Queers Converse: Recent Episodes
Queers Converse
A podcast with queers about the diverse, and sometimes contradictory roles, we fill. Host: Carmen Rivera Producer: Jasmine Maisonet Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with Dr. Brianna Durand! We talked about ortho, the pelvic floor, and her LGBTQIA+ focused physiotherapy company.
Follow Brianna:
Instagram: @Dr.BriDurand.PT - https://www.instagram.com/dr.bridurand.pt
Instagram: @empower.physio - https://www.instagram.com/empower.physio
Website: https://empower.physio
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New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
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In this episode, Carmen converses with CarLarans! He's a House Father for The Royal House of Noir, an actor, an oh-so-sweet musician, and more!
Follow CarLarans:
Instagram: @CarLarans - https://www.instagram.com/carlarans/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64gNES21D1dzaqmbnWW5KZ?si=06nyviKiSB-zCCRXAdYnbQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carlarans/1249932064
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlaransmusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlarans?
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlarans_
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carlarans
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with Lük! We talked about their 👑 motherhood in @theroyalhouseofnoir ⚜️, the 👯♀️ fabulous dramatic drag duo @lifewithluchi, and more! 🤩🎉👏🏽
Follow Lük Lupe:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/luklupe
Drag: www.instagram.com/lifewithluchi
House: www.instagram.com/theroyalhouseofnoir
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoaDTFcVzRh5Dny6arX0sw
CashApp: $TheRoyalHouseofNoir
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Email: queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly.
Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and YouTube (video)
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with Oliver! He's a drag queen, makeup artist, model, and dare we say, actor! He also talked about finding self-love and risking it for the biscuit!
Follow Oliver Washington:
Instagram: Drag: @its_athena_bitchh - https://www.instagram.com/its_athena_bitchh/
Model: @oliver.poise - https://www.instagram.com/oliver.poise/
MUA: @mua_oliver - https://www.instagram.com/mua_oliver/
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with Seattle's mayoral candidate, Andrew Grant Houston. Get to know this biracial architect from Texas as he discusses his vision for Seattle. Housing, transportation, and education are on the top of the list.
Follow Andrew Grant Houston:
Instagram: @agh4sea - https://www.instagram.com/agh4sea/
Website: https://www.agh4sea.com/vision
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with the “High-femme, AFAB, Draglesque, Terror,” Britt Brutality, and talked about her role in BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, drag, the 90s, something about mosh pits, and oh my how the stars align.
Follow Britt "Brutality" Greenwell:
Instagram: @avidandgoliath - https://www.instagram.com/avidandgoliath/
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen converses with Tinashea Monét! They discuss her life as a performer, model, house mother, designer, entrepreneur, and more!
Follow Tinashea Monét:
Instagram: @tinasheamonet - https://www.instagram.com/tinasheamonet/
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly.
Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
We were able to chat with the beautiful, talented, and amazing Alexis Mateo for a quick interview after shooting her first music video with BeautyBoiz. She talks about who she is and what she's planning for her new career.
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsSqWziOvY
Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCU-c3f5FRg
Follow Alexis Mateo:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissAlexisMateo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_alexis_mateo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.mateo.37
Website: https://www.missalexismateo.com/
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Instagram: @beautyboizevents https://www.instagram.com/beautyboizevents/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBoizEvents
Website: https://www.beautyboiz.com
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly.
Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In this episode, Carmen interviews some of the cast and crew of BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, an annual Halloween celebration and the anniversary of BeautyBoiz. They discuss staying creative and what it was like filming during a pandemic.
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Our host, Carmen, an adjunct Criminal Justice professor, gives a short history of police in America and her perspective on the current movement to defund police departments in America.
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly.
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Sources:
Text: Siegle, L. & Worrall, J. (2018) Introduction to Criminal Justice (16th edition) Cengage Learning (Boston, MA)
https://time.com/4779112/police-history-origins/ (Overview of history)
https://plsonline.eku.edu/insidelook/brief-history-slavery-and-origins-american-policing (Slave Patrols)
https://www.sheriffs.org/about-nsa/history/roots (Sheriffs in USA)
Peel’s Principles: https://www.nwpolice.org/inside-new-westminster-police-department/history/
https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/jim-crow-laws (Jim Crow Laws overview)
https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ (Overview of Tulsa)
https://youtu.be/x-ItsPBTFO0 (Vox report on Tulsa Race Massacre)
https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview)
http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview)
https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview)
http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview)
https://youtu.be/uaotkHlHJwo (LA92 Documentary)
https://youtu.be/sb9_qGOa9Go (Kimberly Jones - How Can We Win)
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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In this special episode for the Northwest Film Festival, Carmen conducts a panel conversation with four members of the BeautyBoiz to talk about queer representation in the media and what they would like to see in the future.
Check out the full "BeautyBoiz: The Collective" film at https://nwfilmforum.org/events/local-sightings-2020-artist-spotlight-beautyboiz-collective/
Follow BeautyBoiz:
Instagram: @beautyboizevents - https://www.instagram.com/beautyboizevents/
Website: https://www.beautyboiz.com
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly.
Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In Part 2, Carmen continues the conversation with Rosalynne Montoya to discuss her experience as a makeup artist, model, working with TomboyX, social media, and her hope for the future.
Follow Rose:
Instagram: @rosalynnemontoya - https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya
Venmo: @Rosalynnem
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In Episode 2 of Queers Converse, Carmen sat down with Rosalynne Montoya to discuss her journey becoming a trans model, influencer, and advocate. She talks about her upbringing, coming out, family, makeup, modeling, social media, and balancing all of her roles.
Follow Rose:
Instagram: @rosalynnemontoya - https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya
Venmo: @Rosalynnem
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Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queers-converse/support
In Episode 1 of Queers Converse, our host Carmen introduces herself and some of the members of the BeautyBoiz Collective!
Oh... and zombies.
New episodes produced monthly.
Also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and Spotify.
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This Pride Episode features a panel conversation hosted by Seattle Pride with queer event organizers in the Seattle community. We discuss the importance of queer events, how these organizations are adapting to COVID19, and how they are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
New episodes produced monthly.
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