The Bi Pod - All Things Bisexual

This week, we’re talking about the movie Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. We’re discussing the film’s bisexual chaos, relationship dynamics, and overall intensity. This is our last new episode of the season, but we’ll be back in your feeds soon!

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In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about queer memory and nostalgia but, more importantly, we’re talking about Evan’s new book! Recurring Characters is a poetry chapbook that tells a story about the scripts we have a hard time letting go of and the moments we focus on, to the exclusion of everything else.

You can preorder your very own copy of recurring characters here: https://doubletextmedia.com/

You can celebrate the launch of Evan’s new book with us at Page Against the Machine in Long Beach on 9/28 at 6PM.

This week we’re talking about queer books with long time listener and friend of the show, Maggie! We share book recommendations, gush about queer YA novels, and talk about finding the books and authors we love in the internet maze.

You can find Maggie’s bookstagram @_margaret_rose_reads_

You can find the books Maggie recommends here: https://bookshop.org/lists/recommended-by-_margaret_rose_reads_ 

You can find the books that Evan and Christina mention here: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentioned-in-2024

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We're talking about parasocial relationships, celebrity sightings, and Chappell Roan. The internet is discoursing after some recent statements from Chappell, and we decided to join the conversation! How should we interact with the people whose work we know and like? Is the grocery store different than after an event? What if we're really nice?

Mentioned in the episode:

Chappell's written statement - https://www.instagram.com/p/C_CGxsrP4Bc/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The 'random lady' video (+ other commentary) - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-8gBcpS1O0/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Commentary from another musician, which also includes the streams chart we mention - https://open.substack.com/pub/elizamclamb/p/the-eeriness-of-fame?r=6hnwv&utm_medium=ios

This week, we’re talking about artificial intelligence. Can the TikTok algorithm diagnose our queerness? Can ChatGPT be our therapist? Is AI any more accurate than a good old fashioned “Am I Bisexual” internet quiz?

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This week, we’re chatting about Hayley Kioyko’s novel, Girls Like Girls! We mostly talk about queer representation, nostalgia, and bisexual tropes. We don’t get into any specific spoilers, so this episode is safe to listen to if you haven’t read the book yet. We think Girls Like Girls is a great summer read, and highly recommend it! The paperback edition comes out September 3rd.

You can get your own copy of Girls Like Girls here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781250359636 

Watch the GLG music video here: https://youtu.be/I0MT8SwNa_U?si=-mAFvJXhSS59GUIM

Other books mentioned in this episode:

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This week, we are getting personal! If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to hang out with us, this is the episode for you. We’re sharing some updates about our lives, and chatting about projects we’ve been working on and the things that are keeping us up at night. Really, we’re talking our shit. 

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Exciting news! Evan designed an “I’m not a straight person, leave me alone!” shirt inspired by a conversation we had earlier this season. You can get yours here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-bi-pod?ref_id=35133

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Inspired by our recent interview with Jess Vosseteig, author of Affirmations for Queer People, for today’s minisode we are sharing a few affirmations of our own!

If you’d like a version of the episode that contains only the affirmations and none of the chatting, head over to our Patreon community. While you’re there, you can also enter to win a copy of the book! The giveaway closes this Sunday, August 4, at midnight Pacific time.

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This week, we’re talking to Jess Vosseteig about her new book, Affirmations for Queer People! We are also doing a giveaway! If you’d like to win your own copy of the book, head over to our Patreon to enter. The giveaway is open to all paid and free subscribers on our Patreon. The giveaway closes on Sunday, 8/4 at midnight Pacific time!

You can find Affirmations for Queer People here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781507222263

You can find Jess on Instagram @jessvoss_art

You can find Jess’s website and cool queer merch here: https://www.jessvossart.com/

You can find the tarot deck that Jess illustrated, Tarot for You and Me, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Tarot-for-You-and-Me/Gary-DAndre/9781668033968

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We've got something special for you today! Here at The Bi Pod we love the podcast I'm Feeling Queer Today, and we're exciting to bring you an episode of their show along with an interview with our new friend Claire, who worked on IFQT!

In the episode we're sharing, hosts Alex and Lily take us on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and self-confidence that is born from the support of queer community.

We hope you love this show as much as we do! Get all the deets below -

I'm Feeling Queer Today: "Queerness is Pride and Pride is Beautiful"

In this episode, Alex discovers the labels that work best in describing who they are. Frankie tells the heartwarming story of their first queer crush. Claire interviews queer elders at New York City Pride 2023, and members of the podcast production team tell us what pride means to them.

www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast

HOSTS: 

Alex K. Masse (they/them) , aka Fairything, is a 23-year old writer, musician, and communications specialist from what is colonially known as British Columbia. They’re also a neurodivergent nonbinary lesbian, which greatly affects their process. IG: @fairythingflies

Lily Mueller (they/she/he) is a 19-year-old New England-based writer, artist, and performer. They are a sunlight supporter, nap enthusiast, Doctor Who enjoyer, a proponent of childlike wonder, and a queer media aficionado, currently on the lookout for knowledge, peace, & life's small, beautiful things. IG: @wednesdayblooms