CWP: QTs : Recent Episodes
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CWP: QTs is a podcast dedicated to queer and trans artists and allies, living and working in Mohkinstsis/Calgary, Treaty 7, examining music, art and gender through an intersectional anti-oppression lens.
THIS IS THE LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 1! Thanks for listening!!! Thanks to Pete, Akira, all of our guests and Canada Council for the arts!
Shoutout to Gray-our NUMBER 1 fan ;)
Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective: “QTs” PodcastSeason 1 Episode 8 “Be a tiny tiny tiny speck of dust, or as big as the sun”
Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Guest: Joanna Borromeo
Joanna's Picks: Who would you hang out with for a day: Joni Mitchell, Miss Frizzle (The Magic School Bus!)Your Motto in this Moment: Know YourselfAlbum Picks:
The Dude-Quincy Jones, Ahmad's Blues-Ahmad Jamal,
Music Save me One More Time- Mocky,
Kendrick Lamar-Good Kid, Mad CityTheme Song: Something Special-Quincy Jones, featuring Patti Austin
Links to Joanna: Website
Teaching
Joanna on Spotify
Joanna on Apple MusicRecorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary February 18, 2023
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington)
Girls (Lady in Red)
Dream Catcher (All Time Low)
Ai No Corrida, Something Special (Quincy Jones)
Problematic (Mocky)
Real (Kedrick Lamar)
Secrect Love (Ahmad Jamal)
Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/
Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
Show Notes:
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender JusticeCalgary Without Patriarchy
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYCRYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/
BLACKLINE:
Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens1-800-604-5841
Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective: QTs PodcastEpisode 7 “Lead with Compassion”Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)Guest: Playwright Dalbir Singh (he/him) https://www.playwrightscanada.com/Authors/S/Singh-DalbirRecorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in January 8, 2023With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the ArtsAll music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted: Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington)Girls (Lady in Red)Dream Catcher (All Time Low)The Trinity Sessions “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”, Hank Williams Cover (Cowboy Junkies)Let England Burn (PJ Harvey)Mustt Mustt (Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan)Super Freak (Rick James, Covered by Sylmar High School Marching Band)Michi (Keiko Abe)Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/Additional Art Work by Pete KlotzMichelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman: https://www.nativecalgarian.comTerri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice: https://college.berklee.edu/jazz-gender-justiceCalgary Without Patriarchy: https://linktr.ee/cwp_artists_collective Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC: https://sankofayyc.org/RYAN CASSATA (RYAN): http://www.ryancassata.com/TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast: https://www.genderpodcast.com/)Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. y and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens1-800-604-5841 https://www.callblackline.com/SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: Counter Protests at The Attic: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/all-ages-drag-brunch-protest-1.6690492Matt Bernstein (MattXIVon IG)https://www.instagram.com/p/CkhDA9dpQnx/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk= ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRAG BRUNCHES: https://oakandrowan.com/what-is-a-drag-brunch/#:~:text=A%20drag%20brunch%20is%20similar,Vegas%20to%20Miami%20and%20London.http://www.wbdialberta.ca/Dalbir's Picks:Dalbir Singh: https://www.playwrightscanada.com/Authors/S/Singh-DalbirThe Trinity Sessions (Cowboy Junkies)Let England Burn (PJ Harvey)Mustt Mustt (Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan)Super Freak (Rick James)Arundhati Roy: https://www.facebook.com/ArundhatiRoyAuthor/
Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs PodcastEpisode 6: Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth. Part IIGuest: Visual Artist, Mike Hooves (they/them) https://www.mikehooves.ca/Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)Recorded live in Treaty 7- Mohkinstsis/Calgary in December 2022With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the ArtsAll music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted: Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington)Girls (Lady in Red)Dream Catcher (All Time Low)Angel with a Lariat (kd lang)Coconuts (Kim Petras)Constant Craving (kd lang, performed by 6 bElow)You Make Me Feel (Sylvester)Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/Additional Art Work by Pete KlotzShow Notes: Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman: https://www.nativecalgarian.comTerri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice: https://college.berklee.edu/jazz-gender-justiceCalgary Without Patriarchy: https://linktr.ee/cwp_artists_collective Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC: https://sankofayyc.org/RYAN CASSATA (RYAN): http://www.ryancassata.com/TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast: https://www.genderpodcast.com/)Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. y and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens1-800-604-5841 https://www.callblackline.com/SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: Gender Equality Definition: https://www.vic.gov.au/gender-equality-what-it-and-why-do-we-need-it"Tune in Tune Up: Gender Justice in Jazz”: https://www.jazzyyc.com/tune-in-tune-up-20“Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth ” by Pearl Cleage https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/136928.Mad_at_MilesMike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/Mike's Album Choices: Cosmic Thing- B52sAngel with a Lariat- kd langStep II- SylvesterArtist: Louis WainCoconuts- Kim Petras
Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 5: Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth. Part I Guest: Visual Artist, Mike Hooves (they/them)
Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Recorded live in Treaty 7- Mohkinstsis/Calgary on December 18, 2022
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington) Girls (Lady in Red) Dream Catcher (All Time Low) Angel with a Lariat (kd lang) Coconuts (Kim Petras) Constant Craving (kd lang, performed by 6 bElow) You Make Me Feel (Sylvester)
Logo by Mike Hooves, Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice
Calgary Without Patriarchy
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC
RYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people.
BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841
SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:
Gender Equality Definition
"Tune in Tune Up: Gender Justice in Jazz”
“Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth ” by Pearl Cleage
Mike Hooves
Mike's Album Choices:
Cosmic Thing- B52s
Angel with a Lariat- kd lang
Step II- Sylvester
Coconuts- Kim Petras
Artist: Louis Wain
Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 4: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" Part 3 Featuring Julia Brady & Francis Fynn Jones
Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Guests- generationZ Chamber Ensemble: Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)
Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
Logo by Mike Hooves
Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
ETHAN'S PLUG: CANADIAN ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
“Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice
Calgary Without Patriarchy
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC
RYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people.
CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta.
BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841
SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premierhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/
Calgary Without Patriarchy: “QTs” Podcast Episode 3: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" part 2, (Featuring Vocalist Chelsea Ashton)
Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Guests- generationZ Chamber Ensemble: Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)
Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
Logo by Mike Hooves
Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
“Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice
Calgary Without Patriarchy
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC
RYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people
CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta
BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841
SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:
https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premierhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/
Calgary Without Patriarchy: “QTs” Podcast Episode 3: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" (Part 1)
Featuring Composer/Arranger Ethan Shi and generationZ Chamber Ensemble
Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Guests: generationZ Chamber Ensemble Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)
Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
Logo by Mike Hooves
Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
“Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice
Calgary Without Patriarchy
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC
RYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. https://translifeline.org/
CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/
BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841
SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:
https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362 https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premier https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767
TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/
VIVEK SHRAYA
Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 1: “It's About More Than Pride Parades” (Janis Irwin)
Host: jacqs walker (they/it/he) Guests: Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)
Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 2022
With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts
Logo by Mike Hooves
Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz
All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:
Skeleton by Set it Off, Girls by Girl in Red, Pray the Gay Away by Terri Lyne Carrington, Smile Like That by Esperanza Spalding
Show Notes:
Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman
Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice
Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective
This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast
Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC
RYAN CASSATA (RYAN)
Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor
Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent
Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. and for trans people
Calgary Outlink: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta
BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841
SPECIFIC TO EPISODE:
Alok Vaid-Menon, Beyond the Gender Binary
Pete's Picks: ALL TIME LOW SET IT OFF
Akira's Picks: ASHLEY SHUTTLEWORTH GIRL IN RED
This is the Trailer for Season 1 of the Podcast Mini-Series called "Calgary Without Patriarchy: Queer/Trans"
More about CWP: artists' collective: https://www.cwp-artists-collective.org/
Recorded in Mohkinstsis/Calgary, Treaty 7
with grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts for making this possible
Logo by Mike Hooves (https://www.mikehooves.ca/), additional artwork by Pete Klotz