Queer Halftime: Recent Episodes
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Join various Outloud staff as they don't talk about sports but do talk about all things queer! And maybe one day talk about sports, never say never.
Hey strangers, did you miss us? It's been a busy time for us Alberta queers but we're here today talking about activism.
Jacob's back, you get to meet our new staff Toby, Kelsey has new pronouns, and we actually talk about sports?! There's so much going on!
Masculinity doesn't have to be toxic, and this Ken understands that patriarchy hurts men too. So let's talk to our guest Jacob about what healthy masculinity can look like and how you too can be a double agent deradicalizing your bros.
Hey look, it's Lily Kazimiera, star of I Hate People, People Hate Me! She's here to talk about representation in media, filming in the cold, and the importance of self care. Also, if you here bumps in the background, those are her adorable cats Mona and Ivy.
Coehn's back! And we're learning about astrology, Bekah's big scorpio energy, and Outloud's haunted doll that's currently missing.
The book Coehn mentions is Postcolonial Astrology: Reading the Planets through Capital, Power, and Labor by Alice Sparkly Kat
Have you read Rowan Jetté Knox's new book? Because you should, he's our new BFF and he's here to talk about both serious and heartwarming things as well as confirming that men DO think about the Roman Empire on the daily Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicidal ideation, CPTSD, trauma
Hey friends it's been a minute, how are you? Want to learn about King James' boyfriends?
Since trans people are a new phenomenon apparently, let's go back in time approximately 2500 years and learn about the Scythians and the trans priests they feared and respected.
Welcome back to about half an hour of asking what Gays Against Groomers actual goals are because we can't figure it out and another half hour of just queer joy. Content warnings: lateral violence, groomer rhetoric, mentions of online hate
We have a lot of thoughts today but mostly we're talking about hypocrisy and daily acts of transphobia and homophobia Content Warning: Mention of the killing of Michelle Dionne Peacock, gays against groomers, and transphobia
Our friend Coco LaQueer is on the big queer couch talking about drag as art, entertainment, and activism. Plus, how do performers keep their wigs on when they're dancing so hard?
Why do we say "Pride is a Protest" and "No Cops at Pride?" Let's look at some context and talk about the good parts of our Pride month, plus the things that need work.
Busy times at Outloud, sorry we've been away! Today we're talking about the foster system in Alberta with returning guest MaëlContent Warnings: Foster system, as well as mentions of substance use, opioid poisonings, and deaths in careFor info and resources, check out the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Albertahttps://www.ocya.alberta.ca/
It's election time in Alberta, so let's talk some voting FAQ like "where do I go" and "do I need to register" all while Kelsey tries valiantly to keep us from being too partisan.
Welcome back! This week we're talking the Hays Code, censorship, and Bekah wanting to rewatch Some Like it Hot
Two self admitted history dorks are talking about the the first World War, soldiers in drag, and how much we love antiques. Also, sorry Bekah's mic makes it sound like they have a lisp, they promise they won't use that one again Check out Sarah's report at https://lgbtpurgefund.com/queer-ww1/ and more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/nlqueerresearch/
Today we're talking about two Canadian Supreme Court decisions that led to the expansion of 2SLGBTQ rights (mostly because of how rightfully mad people were about the decisions). Also, Kelsey furthers Bekah's belief that New Brunswick is not real.
We talked last week about kicking the gays out of the civil service, but what about the military?
Welcome to a little bite sized history episode about Canada's queer purge of the civil service. Learn the super scientific criteria the RCMP used to confirm a suspect's queerness.
Have you ever had someone perform an exorcism over you while you were having a seizure? Our guest has. Let's talk about disability and queerness with Maël.
Be gay do crime is more than a catchy slogan. Some people, like Julie D'Aubigny, took it very seriously.
Be gay do crime is more than a catchy slogan. Some people, like Julie D'Aubigny, took it very seriously.
Join me and our new friends Bee and Shannon from the Red Deer Native Friendship Society as we talk about tolerance, acceptance, and uncomfortable allyship
Check out more of their work on their socials:
YouTube: @rdnfs4844
Instagram: RDNFS (reddeerfriendship)
TikTok: @reddeerrnfs
Facebook: Red Deer Native Friendship Society- RDNFS
Twitter: @RDNFStwt
Content Warning: Substance Use Talk
Welcome back for another week of fun guests! This time it's the lovely Finn and Sammy here to discuss their research on substance use within the Queer and Trans community.
Check out their work with QTHC at https://ourhealthyeg.ca/ or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ourhealthyeg/
Our friend Evan Westfal is here to talk about making "deliciously gay" music and all things queer joy.
For more of Evan check out his instagram @evanwestfal and his very joyful Gay Pirates music video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHwhHr1n1xs
This week we're talking about Montreal's Morality Squad, talking to teens like the young adults they are, and a solid tangent about the military.
Content warning: a few mentions of sexual assault within the military starting around the 20 minute mark
Stephanie is back this week to talk about libraries, banned books, and intellectual freedom. Also her love of Valentine's Day.
We've talked before about allyship from our perspective, so here's some advice from an excellent ally. Our friend is super cool and is here to talk about growing in your allyship and how it's ok if your son wants to wear pink. Also, Bekah wants to apologize for how much they say "like" this episode.
Sometimes you can't separate the art from the artist. Sometimes they're still making bags of money and handing those money bags to anti-trans lobbyists.
Sorry we're late, it's been a busy week. So here's a convo about whether Sunday is the first day of the week, the realization that if the Purge was real Paige would be an assassin, and Bekah's life goal of becoming The Mountain Witch.
Let's talk New Year's resolutions! Specifically weight loss and the fatphobia that surrounds so much of our society.
Holidays are for rants apparently, so let's talk missionaries, white saviours, and the Pope's deadname. Content Warning: Death of a missionary, mentions of deaths of children in care
Our rant-y-est episode to date! Let's talk about the use of poverty chic to make rich people feel better about themselves.
Today we're talking about drugs! Specifically harm reduction and decriminalization. Also fun fact, the chaotic cat you hear with Paige is named Gutters. He's ridiculous and we love him.
Content Warning: Discussion of the death of Paige's foster sibling around 11 minutes in.
How do you feel about the holidays? Have you been wondering what Kelsey's big secret Queer Joy was? Join us on the big queer couch!
Get your lover's attention by throwing bricks, be so wonderfully gender nonconforming that the straights place bets on the London Stock Exchange, learn Macedonian so you can go back in time and ask Alexander the Great his sexuality. Join Bekah and Paige as they talk about the Chevalièr d’Éon and King Neferkare.
We have our very first author joining us this week! We talk to Eli Cohen about "The Body Hair Experiment" and what pushing back against the Man Box has meant to him. You can check out Eli's work at @spacioushuman on Insta
How do I handle my queer kid having sleepovers? I think my kid is going to come out, how do I react? What are Kelsey's thoughts on poptarts? This is parental FAQ's round 2
Lucky you, it's all three of you faves on the big queer couch talking about trans people in Greek mythology plus one Roman emperor who is considered by many to have been trans.
We've got a lot going on this week and we wanted to do something fun and different. So Paige and Bekah decided to bring back something from our very first episode.
Outloud's resident ex-Mormon Paige is here to talk about the things they learned about gender and sex while a member of the Mormon church.
For pretty much as long as humans have worn clothes they've been tools for both reinforcing and fighting the status quo. This week we're talking to fashion student Shelton about the interplay of gender and fashion.
See more of Shelton @luvurboyyy on Instagram
We sit down with our friend Michael Phair, one of the founders of the AIDS Network of Edmonton to talk about what it was like in the midst of the 80s/90s crisis and how the community came together to take care of one another.
I'm going to be honest this ones a little all over the place, but we're talking about the Queen and how Canada should leave the Commonwealth while the royals are distracted.
We're back talking about some of the first bottom surgeries. Plus you get to meet our practicum student Paige who is wonderful!
Have you ever been told you're "too political" when you're just living your life? It's ok to not make yourself more palatable to fit in. This conversation has a little bit of everything and we hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it.
Kelsey's away this week but that's alright because Bekah is joined by absolute ray of sunshine Chantelle from HIV Edmonton. This week we're talking about the history of the AIDS epidemic, the current reality, and addressing stigma.
Find out more about Chantelle's work at https://hivedmonton.com/
Our new friend Adebayo joins us to discuss coming to Canada as a refugee, giving back to the community, and his new EP.
You can support Adebayo's and Rarica's work @raricanow on Instagram
And you can check out his music here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNP98v1izYGaLrUmVkia63fGEyPWCtlXk
Content Warnings: Police Brutality, Violence against Trans People, Suicidal Ideation
We get asked a lot about the difference between gender, sex, and sexuality. So let's talk about it!
Kelsey and Bekah each chose a queer person from history to tell the other about and both chose from the roaring 20's. Join us and learn about Lucy Hicks Anderson and Josephine Baker.
This week we decided to talk about something fun that we're passionate about and took that prompt in two very different directions Content warning: mention of sexual assault in the first half
Content warnings: Abortion, brief mentions of domestic violence and school shootings
Alright y'all let's talk about abortion in Canada, both its history, and present day.
Canadians can find their member of Parliament here https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en and if you can attend one of the marches or donate that's even better.
Join us and Alberta's MLGay Janis Irwin as we talk about how she realized she was gay, what it's like to be the one and only (jk she was super humble), and lots more. You can find Janis on Instagram @janis.irwin or email her office at edmonton.highlandsnorwood@assembly.ab.ca
Our friend Rin joins us to talk about his love of teaching and how policy is cool actually. Check out Rin's work at @rinlawrence8 on Instagram
It's Pride month and some cis/straight people in our lives are saying some wild stuff. So let's talk about microaggressions and tokenism.
Turns out some of the Outloud kiddos don't know about Stonewall, or what we mean when we say the first pride was a riot. Trigger warning for police violence.
Canada's first 2 Spirit Member of Parliament is here to talk tokenization, being a young politician, and cultural reclamation through facial hair
This week we talk to Cheyenne from the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society about reclaiming culture and why we do what we do
Content Warnings: Mentions of drug use, child abuse, houselessness, and Residential Schools
We aren't perfect, so here's a story about how important accountability is in making a space safe.
Have you ever wondered what vegetable Jesus would be in the Veggie Tales universe? We have thoughts! This episode is brought to you by our guest's religious trauma and ADHD. Also we forgot to ask them to try not to swear...
Have you been curious about our thoughts the Don't Say Gay bill? Are you wondering how we as Canadians are impacted? Are you a teacher who wants to support their students? Kelsey's bursting at the seams to tell you.
We're joined by the amazing Michael Phair and Dr. Kristopher Wells to talk about the Edmonton Queer History Project and how learning our shared past connects us as a community.
Check out the project at https://www.edmontonqueerhistoryproject.ca/
Let's learn some history! How long has same-sex marriage been a thing in Canada? How did it get legalized? How did our hosts' home province react?
While Kelsey is away for a conference, Bekah talks to new friend Tuval about why men should be allowed to have emotions, harmful relationships, and the prevention of intimate partner violence.
Let's talk about sex y'all! Join Bekah, Kelsey, and Angel for an open and honest conversation about sex and sex education.
Find Angel and their awesome work here: https://aspecc.ca/
Do you consider yourself an ally to a marginalized group? Are you wondering how you can maybe do that better? We certainly want to improve! So let's look at it together.
Our first ever guest Jonah is here to do some mythbusting! Learn about HIV and STI prevention, what taste testing condoms is like, and the lack of mullet representation in straight media.
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Are generational divides a scam? Are birds real? Answering these questions and more on today's episode.
Welcome to our first episode where we answer questions like "who are we?" and "what is this about?" Learn about Kelsey's favourite animal, ask yourself how many holes does a straw have, why does Bekah love Star Trek so much, what was it like growing up queer in Canada?