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  • Shorts!

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. In this very special episode, you’ll hear some of the shortest and sweetest stories ever to grace the TELL stage. Join host Drae Campbell and storytellers Kiera Nagle, Chewy May, Olaiya Olayemi, Joey Kipp, Nonye Brown-West, and Anthony D. Oakes for TELL’s first-ever SHORTS episode.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    44 min
  • Gay-oss

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is GAY-OSS. Join host Drae Campbell, as media maker Shane Shane, costume designer Dusty Childers, and punk singer Shomi Noise talk New Orleans nightlife, bathroom sex, and Jesus.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    38 min
  • Getting It In

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is GETTING IT IN. Join host Drae Campbell, as writers Dima Matta, Calvin Cato, and Letta Neely flirt in the middle of a revolution, hallucinate in the middle of the night, and party in the midwest.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell. Lea Robinson hosted TELL 74: Juneteenth.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    33 min
  • Actually, Love

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is ACTUALLY, LOVE. Join host Drae Campbell, as artist Yunique and performers Nessa Norich and Glo Butler talk love, loss, and tetanus.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell. Mariel Reyes co-curated and co-produced TELL 70: Rose-Colored Glasses.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    45 min
  • Money

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is MONEY. Join host Drae Campbell, actor TL Thompson, and playwright Nina Ki as they flaunt, splurge, and stack their cash.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    28 min
  • Glamour

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is GLAMOUR. Join host Drae Campbell, as performers Zo Tipp and Fernando Vieira, and author Brian Belovitch talk re-transitioning, sequin packers, and going blond.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    47 min
  • My Body

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week’s theme is MY BODY. Join host Drae Campbell, as healing artist Carla Gaskins-Nathan, writer/performer Becca Blackwell, and visual artist Scotty Salame get embodied.

    The TELL Podcast is produced by Emily Boghossian, edited by Lauren Klein, and recorded by Zak Sherzad, Eric Haugesag, and Onel Mulet. The show is executive produced by Charlie Hoxie and Kuye Youngblood. Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

    Follow TELL @tellqueerz and BGSQD @bgsqd on Instagram.

    Read the episode transcript here.

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (dang it.)

    We want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Here's a collection of links and resources:

    • shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    • https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    • https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    • https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    • plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    • https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    • https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    • https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
    48 min
  • Centering

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week's theme is CENTERING. Join host Drae Campbell, as actor and playwright Ryan J. Haddad drops by the studio to talk about sex, theater, activism, and centering the disabled body.

    Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

     

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (we mean it.)

    41 min
  • Misleading

    Welcome back to TELL – a podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week we’re MISLEADING and being mislead. Join host Drae Campbell, as director and playwright Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li sheds some light on what it’s like to be gay and in the military in Taiwan, and comedian Lorena Russi talks U-Hauling across the globe for love.

    Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

     

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (we mean it.)

    26 min
  • Family Roots

    Welcome back to TELL – a new podcast where queer people tell queer stories. Each episode has a theme, and this week we’re digging up FAMILY ROOTS. Join host Drae Campbell, as comedian Mindy Raf talks moms, anxiety and bicycles, and filmmaker Robin Cloud lets us in on a family secret. Check out her Topic docu-series, Passing: A Family in Black & White, which was adapted from the story you just heard.

     

    Our theme song is by Peter Lettre & Drae Campbell.

     

    For more information on all BRIC Radio podcasts, visit bricartsmedia.org/radio and get out there and #TELLqueerstories (we mean it.)

    35 min

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TELL is serving queer stories on queer terms. Host Drae Campbell is bringing you real stories told by the queer folks who lived them, on everything from traveling abroad to stolen bikes to family…