Best Emma And Hester Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 25: Safe Space Talks to Tiff Der about The Queer Ultimatum, Gender Expression and Self Compassion 53:55

1y ago53:55

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TW: Domestic Violence In this episode, we chatted with Queer icon Tiff Der, best known for their appearance on the Netflix show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love. A reality TV show that puts couples to the test when presented with a marriage ultimatum. We delved into their experience on the show and their relationship with Mildred. We touch upon topics of…

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Ep 24: What is Gender Math? 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

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This week we are exploring all things Gender and Sex from non-binary to intersex to agender. Emma explains the gender spectrum and uncovers what 'Non-Binary Math' truly means in a world of 'Girl Math' and 'Boy Math'. We take a trip around the world and uncover the different non-binary identities that exist across the globe. We hope you enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 …

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Ep 23: Is 'Coming Out' a thing from the past? 22:49

1+ y ago22:49

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In this episode, we discuss where 'coming out' came from and how it's changed from the 1960s to the present day! Inspired by Billie Eilish's Variety Interview, we look at how Gen Z are approaching queer life, and if coming out is as important as it once was... We also delve into coming out later in life and read a special story from one of our foll…

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Ep 22: Did Gay People REALLY Invent Poetry? (ft. Day Mattar) 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

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This week we explore Hester's crazy theory that the Gays actually invented Poetry! Exploring the queer coded language of poetry and ancient Gay poets of the past. We are also joined by the incredible Day Mattar, a cheeky queer poet and performer from Liverpool. Day is the co-founder of Queer Bodies poetry collective, and a facilitator of poetry wor…

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Ep 21: Martin Luther King's gay best friend! 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

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It’s Black History Month in the UK and LGBT History Month in the US and so in this episode, we are exploring exclusively Black Queer history! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the forgotten gay heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. We share the story of Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King’s friend, and…

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Ep 20: How Ballroom was a Black, Latinx Queer Revolution 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

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To celebrate Black History Month in UK and LGBT History Month in US we are exploring exclusively Black Queer stories this week! To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the fascinating origins of Ballroom Culture going back to the 1870’s. As well as the moment Voguing was born and the fascinating life story of Willi Ni…

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Ep 19: Why are people homophobic? 29:12

1+ y ago29:12

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In this episode, Hester takes a look at why people are homophobic and Emma delves into the history of how LGBTQ+ people have always found creative ways to survive, fight back, and resist hate. TW/ Violence. This episode comes after a surge of hate crimes in South London and across the world 😔 Our thoughts go out to the victims who have been affecte…

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Ep 18: Queer Cinema and Hollywood 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

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In this episode we're talking about Queer cinema and its history within Hollywood. We talk old Queer moments in movies and how the church and state censored them in the 20th century. 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email [email protected] For partnerships and collaborations emai…

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Ep 17: Lessons from Transgender Activists and Queer Elders - Nancy Nangeroni and Gordene MacKenzie 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

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We sat down with trans pioneer and activist Nancy Nangeroni and her long term partner and trans ally Gordene MacKenzie. After reading a quote from Nancy Nangeroni in Leslie Feinberg's 'Transgender Warriors" We were determined to find Nancy and learn more about her life as an activist over the decades. We had the pleasure of meeting Nancy alongside …

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Ep 16: Exploring the Queer History of Berlin 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Emma and Hester take to streets of Berlin to uncover the heartbreaking love story of Lilly and Felice, the world's first transgender clinic and the Nazi persecution of the LGBTQ+ community. TW// In this episode we discuss the Holocaust. Rest in Power to all those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis.…

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Ep 15: Why are lesbian bars disappearing? 29:32

2y ago29:32

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The Lesbian Bar Project is saving Queer bars across the world! 🏳️‍🌈🌎In this episode, Emma and Hester interview two filmmakers, the amazing Erica Rose and Elina Street, who are at the forefront of uncovering the mystery of the disappearing lesbian bars and exploring how they can have a revival across the world. 🙌We also discuss "FLINTA" and what it …

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Ep14: The Queer Women of the Blues and How Bicycles Made Us Gay 24:00

2y ago24:00

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Hester delves into the lives of the Iconic Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women who helped lay the foundation for Blues Music! Emma chats about how Victorian Doctors in the 19th Century thought bikes would turn women into lesbians. (Yes, you heard that right 😳) 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and rev…

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Ep13: Safe Space Talks: Climate Justice with Mikaela Loach 59:03

2y ago59:03

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In this episode, we chat to the amazing Mikaela Loach, about her own experiences as a climate activist and "baby queer". Mikaela Loach is the bestselling author of It's Not That Radical: Climate Action To Transform Our World, a climate justice activist, co-host of The YIKES Podcast, writer, and 4th-year medical student based in Brighton. In 2020, F…

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Ep 12: PRIDE IS A PROTEST: Stonewall, the Dyke March and the Festival of Light 22:02

2y ago22:02

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This week we are taking a moment to recognise that pride is and has always been a protest; acknowledging the radical history of protest in the queer community. We talk through our TOP 3 fruity protests in history some of which you may have never even heard of! Enjoy! FOLLOW SAFE SPACE: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safe_space Instagram: https://w…

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Ep 11: SAFE SPACE TALKS to Emily Aboud and Charlotte Dowding about Queer Theatre and the Queer Nature of Carnival 42:17

2y ago42:17

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It was a pleasure to interview the amazing Theatre Director Emily Aboud and Actress Charlotte Dowding. Emma chats with Emily and Charlotte about the queer Caribbean cabaret 'Splintered' and unacknowledged queer nature of Carnival! 🎧 FOLLOW SAFE SPACE: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@safe_space⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/safespace_v..⁠.…

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Ep 10: SAFE SPACE TALKS to Mason Alexander Park about Cabaret and the Non-Binary Gaze 38:25

2y ago38:25

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It was a pleasure to be invited to Mason Alexander Park's dressing room at the Kit Kat Club London! They chat about their new role as Emcee in Cabaret and give us some hope in these turbulent times for trans and non-binary people. It was an honor to hear what they're doing to help and support the community, today and for the future. We can all take…

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Ep 9: SAFE SPACE TALKS Trans Inclusion in Sport with Charley and Josh 44:23

2y ago44:23

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The second interview for our Pride Month celebrations is with trans athlete, Charley and trans ally, Josh. We are talking about trans inclusion in sport!We address the hysteria surrounding trans participation in sports and ask about the little things we can all do to help our trans siblings to feel more comfortable and safe.Enjoy!FOLLOW SAFE SPACE:…

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Ep 8: SAFE SPACE TALKS Self Expression with Daniel Lismore 1:07:36

2y ago1:07:36

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The first interview for our Pride Month celebrations is with Daniel Lismore, the walking sculpture! Emma and Hester chat with Daniel about art and self-expression. A truly extraordinary conversation, rich with history, stories, and fun. Enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_spaceFor requests and reviews email emma…

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Ep 7: Positive Masculinity, ACT UP, William Dorsey Swann and The Glamour Boys 23:40

2y ago23:40

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This week we are talking about people who have made a difference - transforming the way we see each other and ourselves. With the help of the late great bell hooks we analyse what it means to be a real man. We talk about the original 'Queen of Drag' William Dorsey Swann. The 'Glamour Boys' of UK politics. And how the AIDS epidemic changed queer cul…

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Ep 6: Fostering Trans Joy, Generational Shifts Explained and James Baldwin 26:35

2y ago26:35

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This week we want to bring some hope and joy to the safe space, with some wise words from our Transgender Warriors, we also explain the impact each generation contributed towards queer liberation and we talk about life and times of one of great heroes James Baldwin.

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Ep 5: The Refugee Timeline, The Female Gaze and The Working Class History of Drag 29:08

2y ago29:08

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This week we discuss how the UK would be a very different place had it not been for the many waves of migration it experienced throughout history, we also deep dive into 'the female gaze' and it's impact on cinema and finally the working class roots of drag! FABULOUS! Keep up to date with our content...`` Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and …

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Ep 4: Non-binary Timeline, Stages of a Breakup and The OG Twinks of Poetry 26:08

2y ago26:08

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We discuss the non-binary timeline, Stages of a Queer breakup, and the chaotic love story of The OG Twinks of French Poetry. Keep up to date with our content...`` Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠ 🏳️‍🌈 For requests and reviews email ⁠[email protected]⁠ For partnerships and collaborations email ⁠[email protected]…

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Ep3: Queering the Map, Queer Timelines and a bookstore in Chicago 34:05

2+ y ago34:05

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We tried something NEW in this episode! We discuss Queering the Map, Queer Timelines, and the heartwarming story of a gay man who reaches out when he is at a crisis point. BUT in this episode, we bring your perspectives into the debate! We anonymously read some of your comments from our TikToks and Instagram. Keep up to date with our content and ha…

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Ep 2: How the Romans made the Yuletide GAY 🏳️‍🌈 47:15

2+ y ago47:15

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In today’s episode, we get ready for the festive season… Queermas! That’s right we’ve made the yuletide GAY! Hester delves into the big gay Roman festival, Saturnalia including the story of the chaotic, trans empress Elagabalus. Her story is quite something, don’t miss out! Emma also unpacks some mystery presents from Lovehoney, the best toys an ad…

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Ep 1: The incredible story of trans revolutionary Sylvia Rivera 48:01

2+ y ago48:01

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The story of New York's most inspiring trans activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson, their sisterhood, struggles, and iconic moments. Join Emma and Hester as they tell the story of how these queens met, and what they did to change the world and the lives of LGBTQ+ people. We dedicate this podcast to them and the many more activists at the tim…

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Safe Space

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Ep 25: Safe Space Talks to Tiff Der about The Queer Ultimatum, Gender Expression and Self Compassion 53:55

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Ep 24: What is Gender Math? 32:51

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Ep 23: Is 'Coming Out' a thing from the past? 22:49

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Ep 22: Did Gay People REALLY Invent Poetry? (ft. Day Mattar) 38:12

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Ep 21: Martin Luther King's gay best friend! 25:07

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Ep 20: How Ballroom was a Black, Latinx Queer Revolution 23:58

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Ep 19: Why are people homophobic? 29:12

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Ep 18: Queer Cinema and Hollywood 47:50

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Ep 17: Lessons from Transgender Activists and Queer Elders - Nancy Nangeroni and Gordene MacKenzie 52:00

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Ep 16: Exploring the Queer History of Berlin 23:54

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Ep 15: Why are lesbian bars disappearing? 29:32

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Ep14: The Queer Women of the Blues and How Bicycles Made Us Gay 24:00

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Ep13: Safe Space Talks: Climate Justice with Mikaela Loach 59:03

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Ep 12: PRIDE IS A PROTEST: Stonewall, the Dyke March and the Festival of Light 22:02

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Ep 11: SAFE SPACE TALKS to Emily Aboud and Charlotte Dowding about Queer Theatre and the Queer Nature of Carnival 42:17

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Ep 10: SAFE SPACE TALKS to Mason Alexander Park about Cabaret and the Non-Binary Gaze 38:25

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Ep 9: SAFE SPACE TALKS Trans Inclusion in Sport with Charley and Josh 44:23

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Ep 8: SAFE SPACE TALKS Self Expression with Daniel Lismore 1:07:36

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Ep 7: Positive Masculinity, ACT UP, William Dorsey Swann and The Glamour Boys 23:40

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Ep 6: Fostering Trans Joy, Generational Shifts Explained and James Baldwin 26:35

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Ep 5: The Refugee Timeline, The Female Gaze and The Working Class History of Drag 29:08

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Ep 4: Non-binary Timeline, Stages of a Breakup and The OG Twinks of Poetry 26:08

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Ep3: Queering the Map, Queer Timelines and a bookstore in Chicago 34:05

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Ep 2: How the Romans made the Yuletide GAY 🏳️‍🌈 47:15

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Ep 1: The incredible story of trans revolutionary Sylvia Rivera 48:01

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