The Queer Spectrum: Recent Episodes
Chara, Alan and Mark
Exploring the complexities, diversity and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Three LGBTQ+ activists from different backgrounds invite a wide range of guests to discuss some of the lesser known, and fascinating, parts of the LGBTQ+ world, focusing on how they intersect with a diverse range of other identities such as race, neurodiversity, nationality, faith and more...
Welcome back to the Queer Spectrum. It's been a while and a lot has happened since season 1. Life has been rather hectic for the co-hosts but we wanted to give you a mini-series to keep you WANTING MORE!
We're delighted to have you back with us and we kick off our mini-series with a good old chat from the co-hosts. In this episode we update on what we've been up to, how our identities are constantly changing and Finley (the artist formally known as Chara) introduces their new name!
Mark also introduces his (or their) new pronouns and we just have a good old rant about loads of Queer stuff. So why not come and join us, make a cup of something delicious and listen in to the Queer Spectrum.
In this episode we are joined by the amazing Haneen Ali who recounts her experiences living as a sexually fluid, disabled, Arab immigrant Palestinian Queer woman in the US. We discuss self confidence, relationships, politics and identity as we hear from Haneen's incredible life experience.
We also discuss what life is like being Queer and disabled. As three co-hosts with different neuro divergences, Chara, Alan and Mark discuss the ins and outs of dealing with ADHD, Autism and OCD, and how that intersects with their LGBTQ+ identities.
In this episode, Chara speaks to the wonderful LGBTQ+ actor and writer Kim Scopes. We discuss the importance of friendships as Queer people and how performance and finding community in the arts can be a haven for many of us.
In this episode we explore the question of having a faith and being LGBT+. We are honoured to welcome Queer Christian Pastor Coach Yeamah who gives us all the answers about faith, love, God, spirituality and religious teaching.
As always we check in with out co-hosts and hear from their diverse experiences of growing up in different kinds of backgrounds and how we approach spirituality today.
In this episode we talk about gender diversity and our beloved trans community. Alan speaks with Jolyne about pansexuality, being trans and finding community in the online gaming world. We discuss "it/its" pronouns, the intersection between sexuality and gender, and a whole lot more. On the Queer Spectrum, we love to hear all about the unique and wonderful variety of human experience. That's why it is such an honour to have Jolyne share its story with us. We can't wait for you to listen and enjoy....
Sex education is important for everyone, especially for LGBT+ people. Often it’s woefully inadequate. In this episode Chara, Mark and Alan discuss their experiences of sex ed when they were growing up and what they wish it had included. Then Chara interviews Jen McPhail and Kaylee Moser from the “Sex Ed Shouldn’t Suck” podcast.
In this episode we talk about finding friends and community as Queer people, and how we come to express ourselves authentically. We have a good old chin-wag with our co-hosts Chara, Alan and Mark, then dive into the most wonderful interview with Keketso Motjuwadi Queer South African writer, activist and all-round fabulous human being. Keketso and Mark discuss how to discover your authenticity, express yourself through clothing and how to find community as a Queer person. We also hear about what it's like to be Queer in South Africa, a country with a fascinating and unique history and society. Keketso is a person who truly personifies uniqueness and authenticity, defying all kinds of stereotypes to be who he is. Don't miss this most inspiring of conversations....
Chara, Mark and Alan discuss how racism is different from anti-LGBT+ prejudice, and the difference between real and performative allyship. Then Chara’s interview with Rodney McCoy Jr from episode 3 continues.
Chara, Mark and Alan discuss queer healthcare, intersectionality, race and kink. Then Chara interviews Rodney McCoy Jr, a health impact specialist and black, openly gay, openly kinky, openly HIV-positive man.
Chara, Mark and Alan talk about what it means to come out and be visible as a bisexual person. Then Alan interviews journalist, author, dating expert and host of the Bisexual Brunch podcast Nichi Hodgson.
In this first episode we will be introducing you to what the Queer Spectrum is all about - exploring the diverse and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ community and their intersections! First off, we will be introducing you to our co-hosts, Chara, Alan and Mark, telling a bit of our stories and saying a bit about what you can expect from this season. Thank you for beginning this journey with us, we can't wait to share it with you...