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Join award winning author, speaker, sex educator and media maker Tristan Taormino as she explores the world of sexuality from every angle. Tristan interviews leading authors, educators, artists and icons about sexual pleasure, sexual wellness, identity, relationships, community, and social justice. Get an inside look at alternative sexual practices, communities, and relationships—like LGBTQIA folx, BDSM, polyamory, sex work, and disability—from both leading and underrepresented voices. Trist ...
A homegurl podcast, centering Indigenous, WOC, QTPOC and POC voices and experiences of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul), Minnesota with host: Luz Lucia Instagram: @mu_xer Email: mpls.muxer@gmail.com
The SafeWordSociety Podcast launched in 2017 by QTPOC+ visibility company, SafeWordSociety is heralded for archiving the authentic narratives of QTPOC+ as a social justice initiative for public broadcasting and social networks. The hosts, Kristen McCallum and Lamika Young, use interviews & discussions with thought leaders, influencers and community members to navigate the authenticity of their identity. Their mission is to create a safe space for versatility and self-definition while uplifti ...
Wild Weeds: Growing Ungovernable Relations is a podcast about exploring the relations between ourselves, others, and greater than human beings. Follow us in IG @wildweedspodcast, support us in Patreon.com/wildweedspodcast and check book up+get transcript+contact us at wildweedspodcast.com!
Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast by two QTPOC that review and discuss speculative fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.
QTPOC nerd podcast is a space for queer, trans*, bi, gender neutral, gender non-conforming, intersex people who also identify as nerds or geeks, to come together and share our experiences with being QTPOC Nerds. Hosted by Gian-Luca Matsuda.
Welcome to this QPOC Life, a podcast that looks at the world through the lense of a QTPOC (Queer/Trans Person of Color). Send questions to ThisQPOCLife@gmail.com
a chicago-based queer & brown podcast
Veer Queer is an all inclusive LGBTQ+ podcast based out of Houston, TX about local and national issues affecting our community, hosted by Endesha Haynes and Julien Gomez and moderated by Mai Ha.
In this episode, Elia and Rea have a spoiler free (actually Elia shares one minor spoiler) conversation about the horrifying works of Junji Ito. As they have read different stories by Ito, they talk about their own experiences in being introduced to his work, memorable panels and stories, and moments that Ito made them want to vomit. Supporting tal…
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Sex Writer’s Journey in Desire and Pleasure with Tracy Clark-Flory
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Journalist Tracy Clark Flory joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new memoir Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire. They discuss her early interest in sex and how her attitudes were influenced by her hippie parents, the media, and HBO’s Real Sex. As a young adult, she struggles with failing at being a woman, and she searches …
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We Too: Sex Work and Survival Part 2
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In part 2 of a 2 part series on the new book We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival, contributors join Tristan Taormino to read from their chapters in the book and discuss how sex workers have been left out of the #MeToo movement. Selena the Stripper, host of the podcast Heaux in the Kneaux, shares faer foreword where fae talks about first forays …
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Natalie West on We Too: Sex Work and Survival
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Editor Natalie West joins Tristan Taormino in part 1 of a 2 part series on her new book We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival. In the wake of the #MeToo resurgence, sex workers of all kinds were hesitant to tell their stories of harassment, coercion, and assault. If sex workers (SWers) tell stories of being victimized, it confirms what people alr…
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005 | Capitalism & Progress in Jurassic Films
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Elia and Rea discuss Jurassic Park (1993, dir. Steven Spielberg) and Jurassic World (2015, dir. Colin Trevorrow), and the themes of capitalism, evolution and progress in the franchise. Having read the book, Rea also covers the thematic changes Jurassic Park underwent during its film adaptation. Supporting talking points in this episode: follow up o…
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Children in Polyamorous Families with Dr. Eli Sheff
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Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her latest book Children in Polyamorous Families, which is based on her groundbreaking 20+ year Polyamorous Family Study, which is the only longitudinal study of polyamorous families with children to date. She talks about the advantages for children raised with polyamorous parents as we…
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Sex, Monogamy, Fear and Technology with Romantic Chorus
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Director/co-producer Jeff M. Giordano and interview subjects Imani Johann and Jade Theriault join Tristan Taormino to talk about the groundbreaking full length animated documentary Romantic Chorus. The film is focused on sex and romantic connections featuring 21 diverse interviews with people from a wide range of genders, cultural backgrounds, abil…
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Masculinity and Vulnerability with Shana James
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Tristan Taormino welcomes relationship, leadership and business coach Shana James to explore men, masculinity, and vulnerability. They talk about the rigid gender roles men are expected to embody, the effects of toxic masculinity, and the challenges many men face in sex and relationships. They cover the problematic nature of some men’s coaches and …
Sex and relationship coach Stacie Ysidro joins Tristan Taormino to talk about sex and sobriety. We discuss the challenges people experience with sex and relationships when they get sober, including anxiety, depression, fear, and disconnection. She uses many different modalities to help navigate these often new and complex waters, including sexology…
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004 | Racism and the Savior Complex in Wonder Woman 1984
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In this episode, Elia and Rea discuss the new DCEU film Wonder Woman 1984 (2020, dir. Patty Jenkins) and the blatant racism and white savior complex in it. Supporting talking points in this episode: issues of consent, 80's nostalgia, lack of plot continuity, and a look at Maxwell Lord's internal racism Content warnings: in depth spoilers for Wonder…
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The History of Sex Work with Kaytlin Bailey
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Kaytlin Bailey joins Tristan Taormino to talk about the history of sex work in the U.S—a piece of history that has been undocumented and ignored. She shares stories from her YouTube video “U.S. History from a Whore's Eye View” including the life of black trans sex worker Mary Jones in the 1800s and the connection between World War I, the military, …
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Lesbian Avengers Activist History with Kelly Cogswell
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Journalist, activist and author Kelly Cogswell joins Tristan Taormino to talk about the history of Lesbian Avengers, queer activism and lots more. She talks about the inception, rabble rousing, direct actions, and ultimate end of the Lesbian Avengers. We discuss how the group internally grappled with race, class, culture as well as different goals;…
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Intimacy, Embodiment and The Nervous System with Dr. Alison Ash
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Sex and intimacy coach and educator Dr. Alison Ash joins Tristan Taormino to talk about desire, intimacy, embodiment and caring for our nervous systems. We discuss the power of both desire and sexual shame and how to confront both. She covers some basics about how our nervous systems work, defines embodiment, and offers strategies for nervous syste…
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Solo Polyamory, Relationship Anarchy & Sex Positivity with the hosts of the Multiamory Podcast
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The hosts of the Multiamory podcast Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren, and Dedeker Winston join Tristan Taormino to talk about solo polyamory, relationship anarchy and sex positivity. We talk about what solo polyamory means, why people chose it, how they practice it, and what it looks like during a pandemic. We get into the basics of relationship anarch…
In this episode, we discuss the DC film Birds of Prey (2020, dir. Kathy Yan) and it's inherent queerness and critique of cissexism. Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post…
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Holiday Gift and Survival Guide with Kate Loree
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Tristan Taormino gives you her 2020 Holiday Gift Guide that highlights independent, POC owned, queer owned, woman owned, and sex worker owned small businesses. She’s got something for everyone, including sex toys from Satisfyer (Satisfyer.com) and FemmeFunn, a box of sexy goodies by Like A Kitten, biodegradable glitter, cocktail mixers, leatherwork…
It's the holiday season and you know what that means: FOOD! And folks complaining about how much food they're eating on how it's going to have an impact on their body/ weight etc. In this episode we explore our favorite foods and then we get into it about fatphobia and dealing with that in this world of social media gaze. Johnathan: @blasianFMA - C…
Comedian, actress, writer/director Melanie Vesey digs deep in her soul and covers a lot of ground in this interview with Tristan Taormino. Her experience with intimate partner violence just as her acting career was taking off was heartbreaking, and she talks about how she recovered from the trauma (and turned it into comedy 20 years later). We talk…
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Cannabis, Sexual Health, and Pleasure
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Ashley Manta, Kiana Reeves, and John Renko join Tristan Taormino to talk about cannabis, sexual health, and pleasure. We talk about how cannabis products, including arousal oil, lubricants, and suppositories can treat sexual pain, inflammation, and trouble with arousal. We go over the difference between a CBD product and one with CBD and THC and ho…
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Foreskin and Circumcision with Georganne Chapin
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Tristan Taormino welcomes Intactivist Georganne Chapin from Intact America to educate listeners on the anatomy and sexual importance of the foreskin of the penis. No professional medical association in the United States or the rest of the world recommends routine circumcision, yet it’s incredibly prevalent in America. We discuss the debate surround…
As we are ALL still reeling from the results of the 2020 presidential election, our QPOC fam dissects the early returns, shares how they participated in this year’s election, and discuss what the future of the political world is looking like for us. We also take time to celebrate the many LGBTQ+ folks who recently won both local and national electi…
In this episode, we (mostly Andrea) talks about how each character in The Haunting of Hill House represents one of the stages of grief. Supporting talking points in this episode: bowler hats and glasses, the progression of trauma, younger siblings, and Elia breaking Rea's heart Content warnings: in depth spoilers for The Haunting of Hill House, men…
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Disability Justice and Sex with Lydia X. Z. Brown, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, Katie Tastrom
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Lydia X. Z. Brown, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Katie Tastrom join Tristan Taormino to talk about disability justice, sex, and relationships. We explore the question: what does it mean to apply a Disability Justice lens to sexuality and sex-positive culture? What are the effects when Black and Brown disabled people are hypersexualized, des…
In this episode, the hosts, Andrea and Elia, review Rebecca Roanhorse's new fantasy novel, Black Sun. This is the first episode of Labyrinth. Supporting talking points in this episode: looking into generational trauma, opinions on the romance, and screaming about attractive characters Content warnings: in depth spoilers for Black Sun, mentions of g…
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Jessica Fern on Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Polyamory and Nonmonogamy
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Therapist Jessica Fern joins Tristan Taormino to talk about her new book Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy. We talk about the basics of attachment theory and how to challenge the inherent mononormativity in it in order to apply it to nonmonogamy, especially polyamory. There is an in-depth discussion of childhood and ongoing…
This week, the This QPOC Life crew is talking about being biracial. We start off with personal stories from our lives and then pivot into Kamala Harris's identity and how we think that may or may not have an impact on voters in the 2020 presidential election. Follow us on Social Media: Johnathan: @blasianFMA Carlos: @tresfabuleux Ashley: @ashleylne…
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Justin Lehmiller on America’s Most Common Sexual Fantasies, Groups, Nonmonogamy, Public, Taboo, and BDSM
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This show is all about sexual fantasies! Tristan Taormino talks to Dr. Justin Lehmiller about his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life and his research which includes the largest study of Americans’ sexual fantasies. We review the seven broad categories he divides them into: multi-pa…
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Episode 5 - It's Written in the Stars feat. Rise Up Good Witch
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In this episode, Corrina Rosella (they/them,) host of the podcast Rise Up! Good Witch, takes all of us astrology queers deep into what's written in the stars for our life time. From the chart of the United Fakes of America to the 2020 uprisings, Corrina let's us know that our best bet to survive is to be the best versions of ourselves and and to fi…
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Jen Manion on Female Husbands: A Trans History
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Historian Jen Manion joins Tristan Taormino to discuss her new book Female Husbands: A Trans History. How did some people assigned female at birth began living their lives as men in the 18th and 19th Centuries? Manion did extensive research on primary source materials including marriage certificates, census records, court documents, local and natio…
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A Girl Like Me: A Special Interview With Peppermint
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Peppermint is EVERYONE’S favorite flavor! On today’s episode we have an extra-special interview with the iconic, legendary, fabulous Peppermint. Known for her starring roles on Broadway and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, along with being a musician and a trans activist, Pep won’t let Covid-19 slow her down. Carlos and Zach sit down with Peppermint to…
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Farzana Doctor: Speaking Out Against Female Genital Mutilation
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Author Farzana Doctor sits down with Tristan Taormino to discuss her latest novel Seven which revolves around the practice of khatna, a ritual female genital cutting in Dawoodi Bohra communities. According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million girls and women alive today have been cut in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and…
