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...
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Queer Spectrum - Feminism, Bi-Trans love and Queer activism in India with Rajashree
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59:02In this episode, we speak to Rajashree Raju, Queer activist from Kerala India who tells us her amazing story of overcoming misogyny, queerphobia and much more to support her community in India. She tells us about her amazing love story finding her husband Vihaan, a Trans activist, and how his way of seeing masculinity is challenging toxic gender ro…
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Queer Spectrum - Polyamory and family life with Caitlyn
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1:12:58In this episode Alan speaks to the wonderful Caitlyn, a married mother who is proud of her Queer identity. To the outside world, Caitlyn might be assumed to be heteronormative, but Caitlyn lets us in on her world discussing her bisexuality as well as her and her husband's polyamorous relationship. Inspired by Caitlyn's wisdoms, the co-hosts have a …
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Queer Spectrum - Queer chats with the co-hosts!
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1:12:08Welcome 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…
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Episode 10 - Being a sexually fluid, disabled Queer Palestinian with Haneen Ali
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1:26:34In 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.…
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Episode 9 - Queer theatre and finding community in the arts with Kim Scopes
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56:07In 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.By Chara, Alan and Mark
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Episode 8 - Queerness, faith and spirituality with Coach Yeamah
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1:25:13In 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 backgr…
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Episode 7 - Transgender pansexuality and the online gaming community with Jolyne
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1:05:25In 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 w…
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Episode 6 - LGBT+ sex education and health with "Sex Ed Shouldn't Suck!"
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1:00:34Sex 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.…
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Episode 5 - Finding community and self expression with Keketso Motjuwadi
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1:16:38In 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 M…
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Episode 4 - Racism, Internsectionality and Allyship with Rodney McCoy Jr (part 2)
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1:11:14Chara, 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.By Chara, Alan and Mark
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Episode 3 - Queer Healthcare, Intersectionality, Race and Kink with Rodney McCoy Jr (part 1)
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1:20:35Chara, 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.By Chara, Alan and Mark
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Episode 2 - Nichi Hodgson and Bi Visibility
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1:02:50Chara, 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.By Chara, Alan and Mark
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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 se…
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