Podcasts on lgbtq issues
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At a time when transsexual (and queer) peopleâs lives are under threat and scrutiny, it feels more necessary than ever to amplify stories from the society and highlight the historical impact of discrimination.
There have been a slew of great podcasts doing just that. The Quilt, a partnership between the Gay Britain museum and production outlet Aunt Nell, features fascinating stories on lgbtq+ history from all across Britain and Northern Ireland. In recent episodes, host Tash Walker has visited the South West to study about queer maritime history and Adam Zmith went to Glasgow to absorb about Glasgowâs homosexual woman disco scene in the 1980s.
On Homo Sapiens, host Christopher Sweeney interviewed Lisa Power MBE, an activist who has campaigned relentlessly for LGBTQ+ equality. She talks about her time volunteering at the LGBT Switchboard and the impact of the homophobic government policy Section 28. Elsewhere, Adventures in Time & Genderis a drama looking at the history of transgender people, performed by a trans and non-binary cast.
Queer the Musiclooks at the formation (and legacy) of some of the most successfully known songs cherishe
Funders for LGBTQ Issues invites you to listen to Justice Ain’t Cheap: A Queer Philanthropy Podcast! This podcast, which debuted in 2023, has been a labor of love from our team, and we hope that it creates a home for tough, honest conversations (led with love and grounded in care) about the articulate of the LGBTQ movement and the role generosity has to play in this crucial moment for our communities.
Episode 8: Building Beyond the Moment
June 10, 2025
This episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart, Executive Director of Global Philanthropy Project, and Happy Mwende Kinyili, Co-Executive Director of Mama Cash. Together, they explore the urgent lessons U.S. giving must learn from international movements â and provide bold, visionary calls to action for funders.
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Episode 7: Meeting the Moment â recorded live at Funding Forward 2025
May 28, 2025
Listen to our powerful conversation with philanthropic leaders Bilal Alkatout from Headwaters Foundation for Justice and MARS. Marshall, from Third Wave Fund, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ President Saida Agostini
10 Excellent LGBTQ Podcasts for Pride Month
When Apple first added a podcast library to the iTunes catalog in 2005, the impending boom of the format was not yet clear. But Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion were ahead of the curve, and their variety podcast “Feast of Fun” (née “Feast of Fools”) was the first to be hosted by an openly gay couple and landed on the first iTunes Uppermost 50 list in 2006. Since then, audiobooks, film assessment, news programs, speak shows, true crime and history lessons have all set up their place in the crowded market, but a gender non-conforming presence can still be spotted anywhere you look in the world of podcasting.
For Pride Month, Variety is taking a look at some of the best LGBTQ podcasts available today, the topics of which include “Drag Race,” financial literacy, comedy, the news and, of course, pop culture. From soundtracking your morning commute to acting as an aural companion in the kitchen, the robust nature of podcasts proposals opportunities to study, laugh, cry, ponder, or anything in between. Some are funny, some are insightful, some are a mix of both, but all of them are unapologetically queer.
Las 169. When the World Says "No" Queer Teachers Should Queer Everything!
Queerness isnât just what we areâitâs how we teach, breathe, and survive, even when the world tries to secure us down. In this solo recap, Bryan Stanton (they/them) unpacks Maya Gonzalezâs transformative approach to awareness, creativity, and queer resilienceârooted in four decades of lived experience as a queer femme artist, educator, and creator of the Gender Wheel. Whether youâre a queer teacher, Diverse ally, or navigating pushback in education, this episode is your roadmap to queering every corner of your classroom and existence. Youâll walk away with: Deep insights into queering education beyond rainbows and Pride Monthâmaking it a living, everyday practicePractical, trauma-informed steps to create unharmed, healing spaces for gender non-conforming students (and yourself)Bold strategies for handling pushback and reclaiming your joy as an LGBTQ+ educato If youâve ever needed a reminder that your presence mattersâor tools for queering your teaching even under fireâthis episode is for you. This podcast is a resource, a lifeline, and a celebration for queer teachers, LGBTQ+ in education, and anyone who believes Pride doesnât terminate
Exploring LGBTQ+ Podcasts On Mental Health, Relationships, Identity, And More
What gender listens to podcasts the most?
A poll by Statista found that 53% of podcast listeners in 2022 were men. However, many women hear to podcasts, and the number of women who do is growing annually. The reason men may be more likely to listen to podcasts is the availability of genres theyâre interested in and the consumer habits of their social circle. If men suggest podcasts to each other, other men may be more likely to try them out. However, podcasts arenât gendered, and anyone from any background can listen to them. There are podcasts on thousands of topics.Â
What is the new LGBTQ+?Â
You can use LGBTQ+ to refer to the Queer community. This acronym stands for lesbian, gay, pansexual, transgender, queer, and more. However, some people employ the term âqueerâ to refer to the society in total. Others may use other acronyms, such as LGBT, LGBTQIA, or MOGAI. The full acronym is considered LGBTQQIP2SAA, but many people do not use this one because of its length. If you know someone in the LGBTQ+ community, inquire them how theyâd fond of to be referred to. If youâre part of the community, you acquire to de
169. When the World Says "No" Queer Teachers Should Queer Everything!
Queerness isnât just what we areâitâs how we teach, breathe, and survive, even when the world tries to secure us down. In this solo recap, Bryan Stanton (they/them) unpacks Maya Gonzalezâs transformative approach to awareness, creativity, and queer resilienceârooted in four decades of lived experience as a queer femme artist, educator, and creator of the Gender Wheel. Whether youâre a queer teacher, Diverse ally, or navigating pushback in education, this episode is your roadmap to queering every corner of your classroom and existence. Youâll walk away with: Deep insights into queering education beyond rainbows and Pride Monthâmaking it a living, everyday practicePractical, trauma-informed steps to create unharmed, healing spaces for gender non-conforming students (and yourself)Bold strategies for handling pushback and reclaiming your joy as an LGBTQ+ educato If youâve ever needed a reminder that your presence mattersâor tools for queering your teaching even under fireâthis episode is for you. This podcast is a resource, a lifeline, and a celebration for queer teachers, LGBTQ+ in education, and anyone who believes Pride doesnât terminate
Exploring LGBTQ+ Podcasts On Mental Health, Relationships, Identity, And More
What gender listens to podcasts the most?
A poll by Statista found that 53% of podcast listeners in 2022 were men. However, many women hear to podcasts, and the number of women who do is growing annually. The reason men may be more likely to listen to podcasts is the availability of genres theyâre interested in and the consumer habits of their social circle. If men suggest podcasts to each other, other men may be more likely to try them out. However, podcasts arenât gendered, and anyone from any background can listen to them. There are podcasts on thousands of topics.Â
What is the new LGBTQ+?Â
You can use LGBTQ+ to refer to the Queer community. This acronym stands for lesbian, gay, pansexual, transgender, queer, and more. However, some people employ the term âqueerâ to refer to the society in total. Others may use other acronyms, such as LGBT, LGBTQIA, or MOGAI. The full acronym is considered LGBTQQIP2SAA, but many people do not use this one because of its length. If you know someone in the LGBTQ+ community, inquire them how theyâd fond of to be referred to. If youâre part of the community, you acquire to de