Unsung Heroes w/ Guest

Camp Out

Episode 18: What makes a cult classic? With a star studded cast holding our hand through out, we discredit conversion therapy - from hypnosis in brothels to queer cinema's 1999 “But I’m a Cheerleader.”  Source material: * Babbit, J. (1999). But I’m a Cheerleader . broadcast. * Berlatsky, N. (2025, June 25). But I’m a cheerleader understood the campy soul of Christofascism. But I’m a Cheerleader Understood The Campy Soul of Christofascism.  * ‘But I’m a cheerleader’ and why it broke boundaries in 1999 | CNN. (n.d.-a). https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals  * Conversion - etymology, origin & meaning. (n.d.-b). https://www.etymonline.com/word/conversion  * Mapped: Conversion therapy across the U.S. - axios Denver. (n.d.). https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/11/mapped-conversion-therapy-across-the-u-s [https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/11/mapped-conversion-therapy-across-the-u-s] * Maskell, E. (2024, September 11). “I wanted to make a gay clueless”: Jamie Babbit on how her lesbian comedy but I’m a cheerleader became a cult classic. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240910-jamie-babbit-how-lesbian-comedy-but-im-a-cheerleader-became-a-cult-classic [https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240910-jamie-babbit-how-lesbian-comedy-but-im-a-cheerleader-became-a-cult-classic] * Palumbo, J. (2024, June 28). “is this too far?”: How the queer film “but I’m a cheerleader” broke boundaries in 1999. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals [https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals]

What's Your Sign?

Episode 17: The worshipping of the Rabbit God has taken on a whole new meaning at Wei-Ming Temple in Taiwan. On top of a Christian Church, a Taoist & almost entirely homosexual congregation worships. Source material: * The animals of the Chinese calendar. National Museums Liverpool. (n.d.). https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/animals-of-chinese-calendar  * Dideriksen, C. (2018, September 11). Taiwan’s Wei-ming “Rabbit” temple draws gay community. Equal Eyes. https://equal-eyes.org/database/2015/12/6/taiwans-wei-ming-rabbit-temple-draws-gay-community  * Jong, U. (2021, March 10). Of gods, roosters and rabbits: Travel inspiration from Taipei, Taiwan. OutThere magazine. https://www.outthere.travel/of-gods-roosters-and-rabbits/  * Taiwan, History. Government Portal of Republic of China, Taiwan. (n.d.). https://www.taiwan.gov.tw/content_3.php  * Taiwan’s gays pray for Soul Mates at “Rabbit” temple | reuters. (n.d.). https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyle/taiwans-gays-pray-for-soul-mates-at-rabbit-temple-idUSKBN0KS0R0/  * The twelve Zodiac Bridges of Keelung. 雨都漫步 KeeLung For A Walk. (2026, March 3). https://keelung-for-a-walk.com/culture/twelve-animal-zodiac-28206/  * 台北時報. (2023, February 14). Rabbit god watches over LGBTQ community. Taipei Times. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/02/15/2003794373

Speaking in Tongue & Cheek

Episode 16: She can talk the talk, but can she walk the walk in high heels? An exploration of comedian Meg Stalter and where preaching meets performance. Source material: * Sources:Eva Wiseman, D. L. (n.d.). Megan Stalter: ’I believe in jesus and I’m gay – people F... The Observer. https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/megan-stalter-i-believe-in-jesus-and-im-gay-people-find-that-confusing [https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/megan-stalter-i-believe-in-jesus-and-im-gay-people-find-that-confusing]  * YouTube. (n.d.). https://youtu.be/15aEvZGZEUI [https://youtu.be/15aEvZGZEUI]

The Purple One

Episode 15: Poet, rockstar, fashion icon, and possibly the second coming of Jesus? The life and legend behind Prince Rogers Nelson and how he reshaped gender norms within the pop-culture and religion! Source material: * Analyzing the lyrics: Queer Music themes in Rock | School of Rock. (n.d.-a). https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/music-education/analyzing-the-lyrics-queer-themes-in-rock-music  * BYU scholarsarchive. (n.d.-b). https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1244&context=studiaantiqua&httpsredir=1  * Ellen G. White | adventist.org. (n.d.-c). https://adventist.org/identity/history/ellen-white  * Gender in plants: Sex chromosomes are emerging from the fog - sciencedirect. (n.d.-d). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952504001568 * Gnosticism: Religion and philosophy: Research starters: EBSCO research. EBSCO. (n.d.-a). https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/gnosticism  * Grundy, P. (n.d.). Why beards are not allowed for jehovah’s witnesses. Clothing Guidelines for Jehovah’s Witnesses. * https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/clothing-attire-jehovahs-witnesses.php  The roles of women in the Seventh-day Adventist church significance of Ellen G. White counsels | biblical research institute. (n.d.-e).https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/articles/the-roles-of-women-in-the-seventh-day-adventist-church-significance-of-ellen-g-white-counsels  * Rolling Stone. (2023, October 6). Prince and his Fashion Revolution. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/prince-and-his-fashion-revolution-10940/  * Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). What does “agnostic” mean? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/201906/what-does-agnostic-mean

Liz has a Philosophy Degree?

Episode 14: Are Trad-wives just Christian Nationalist Drag Queens? This week we explore the world of performing femininity through the lens of transcendence. Trigger Warning: existentialism.  Source material: * Gatti Tussin, Katie. “Https://Www.diabolicalliespod.com/P/Evie-Magazine-Ballerina-Farm-And?Utm_source=Share&Utm_medium=Android&R=1zjjqb&TriedRedirect=True.” [https://www.diabolicalliespod.com/P/Evie-Magazine-Ballerina-Farm-And?Utm_source=Share&Utm_medium=Android&R=1zjjqb&TriedRedirect=True.%94]Substack.com [http://substack.com/], 2026, open.substack.com/pub/diabolicallies/p/evie-magazine-ballerina-farm-and?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1zjjqb [http://open.substack.com/pub/diabolicallies/p/evie-magazine-ballerina-farm-and?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1zjjqb]. Accessed 3 May 2026. * burke, caro claire, and Katie Gatti Tassin. “Blonde Highlights Are Gender-Affirming Care.” Substack.com [http://substack.com/], Diabolical Lies, 8 Aug. 2024, substack.com/@caroclaireburke/note/p-147481988?r=1zjjqb [http://substack.com/@caroclaireburke/note/p-147481988?r=1zjjqb]. Accessed 3 May 2026. * BBC. “The Fabulous History of Drag.” BBC Bitesize, BBC, 5 Sept. 2019, www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkmkmn [http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkmkmn]. * Claire Burke, Caro. “Yesteryear”. Alfred A. Knopf New York, April 2026 * Gandhi, Lakshmi. “NPR Choice Page.” Npr.org [http://npr.org/], 2020, www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/23/256566647/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasnt-always-easy [http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/23/256566647/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasnt-always-easy]. * Hodges , Emerson . “Drag Played a Crucial Role in Challenging White Supremacy.” Southern Poverty Law Center, 23 July 2025, www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/drag-and-black-resilience/ [http://www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/drag-and-black-resilience/]. * Satre, Jean Paul. “Being and Nothingness”. 1943.