9: Queer Queries for Queers

Hey friends, Mary and Kirsten take the reins on this Latter-Day Lesbian and Queer Life Crisis Simulcast. We share some initial reactions to Under the Banner of Heaven, and manage to keep the spoilers to a minimum. Also, we're taking a bit of a break from podcasting, so we hope all of you have an amazing summer and we'll talk to you again in the fall. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

Today, Kirsten and I welcome Annie Krabbenschmidt, author of Fred: An unbecoming woman. What an amazing journey Annie has already been on, and we get to read all about it. The book also features fun drawings and QR codes that link to a musical playlist that goes along with the story! Pick up your copy at www.bookshop.org, or simply copy and paste this link into a browser window: https://bookshop.org/books/fred-an-unbecoming-woman/9798985043204. And if you'd like to get in touch with the hosts of this show, please email: [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 202-495-0606. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Hey friends, Jugs McGoogle pays us a visit later in today's episode. Also, we discuss tickling, poking and ear licking, among other things. Consent, please! Should Robert bring his non-binary partner to his nephew's wedding? Should Rachel explore her bisexual side? Let us know what you think! Feel free to send us a question or response to: [email protected], or leave a voicemail at: 202-495-0606. Thanks!Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Meet Lindsey Deaton: creator, artistic director, public servant, fierce transgender and LGBTQ+ youth advocate, and host of the new podcast called, "the TransVagina Dialogues" (available on your favorite podcast app). Lindsey, and her wife Joan, join us today. Joan wrote a book entitled, "Top 10 Trans Questions Answered." Links to Lindsey's personal site, her podcast and Joan's book are found below. Also, please direct any questions or comments to [email protected]. Or leave us a voicemail at 202-495-0606. And if you enjoy this podcast, please follow us and rate and review. If you listen on Apple iTunes, please share with a friend! the TransVagina Dialogues: https://transdialogues.comTop 10 Trans Questions Answered: https://www.top10transquestions.comLindsey's personal site: https://lindseydeaton.comMusic by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Since Shelly's away, Kirsten and Mary ask each other the questions this time — questions commonly asked of queer folks. Also, Jugs McGoogle, the lesbian world's favorite PI, is back on the case. And if you would like to send us a question or a queer topic for discussion, please email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 202-495-0606.Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

In today's episode we discuss the ongoing controversy at University Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounding Blaine Banghart, a beloved music teacher who is not allowed to be out as trans nonbinary. If you would like to contact the school to state your point of view, please cut and paste https://universityelementary.org/contact into a browser window. And if you would like to send in a question or topic for our show, please drop an email to [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 202-495-0606. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

In this episode, our food friend Austin joins us for a hard look at some anti-trans legislation in Texas and also Florida. If you'd like to contact Texas Governor Greg Abbott directly (and give him a piece of your mind), please copy and paste this link into a browser window: https://gov.texas.gov/contact. Also, please direct any questions or comments to [email protected]. Or leave us a voicemail at 202-495-0606. And if you enjoy this podcast, please follow us and rate and review. If you listen on Apple iTunes, please share with a friend! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

This week we discover that Shelly isn't really up on current events (better luck next time, Shelly). Also, I don't recommend trying her meatloaf. Seriously, don't do it. And special thanks to Adam, Sheri and Alex for this episode's topics. If you would like to send us a question or a queer topic for discussion, please email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 202-495-0606.Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

The topic this time is all about love and relationships. Oh, and our favorite private investigator, Jugs McGoogle, makes an appearance. If you would like to send in a question or topic for us to discuss, please drop an email to [email protected], or leave us a voice message at 202-495-0606.Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

In today's episode we contemplate whether or not this Q & A format is actually right for us...or if perhaps Shelly needs to have her meds adjusted. But seriously, please don't send hate mail - we're giving it our best. Regular mail, of the non-hate variety, can be directed to: [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail at 202-495-0606. And if you enjoy this podcast, please follow us, rate and review if you listen on Apple iTunes, and share with a friend!Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.