Queer Story (english version)

Health

🏳️‍🌈 In this episode of “Queer Story”, historical and personal perspectives on HIV/AIDS and intersexuality are discussed. The lively stories and the interview with Charlotte Wunn from the association “Intergeschlechtliche Menschen Bundesverband” offer a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of queer people, and highlight the need for an inclusive approach in society. In conversation: psychologist Jaques Kohl, Bernd Gaiser and Charlotte Wunn from the Federal Association of Intersex People Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. 🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jnWXowweAM0IcFWudt1eU?si=215f441ec022460a]  🏳️‍🌈 🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0F9GgFzKJFrqZi9YvmhuDv?si=cb870b2684494838]  🏳️‍🌈 🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hosdrHGHY7wNh6K9cqKTb?si=738710f31c73495d]  🏳️‍🌈 🪩 Chapter 00:00:00 Introduction to Queer Story Podcast 00:01:24 Three Main Topics: Pathologizing Queerness, AIDS Crisis, Intersex Treatment 00:03:48 Throwback: Homosexuality Removed from Mental Illness List in 1992 00:06:39 Conversion Therapy Ban in Germany 00:11:13 Special Health Needs of Queer Community 00:18:38 History of HIV/AIDS Spread 00:20:54 Personal Experience During AIDS Crisis in Germany 00:29:04 Comparing AIDS and Coronavirus Pandemics 00:31:12 History of Intersex Treatment in Germany 00:35:04 Finding Competent Doctors for Intersex Individuals 00:36:11 Changes in Intersex Treatment Over the Years 00:39:44 What Still Needs to Change for Intersex Acceptance 00:41:42 Conclusion of Queer Story Season 📔 Summary of this episode This episode of queer story begins with a narrative about the spread of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s. Our guests describe the fear and uncertainty that accompanied the spread of the disease, as well as the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. The stories reflect the hysteria and fears that prevailed during this time, as well as the efforts of activists such as Rosa von Praunheim who pushed for education and prevention. As the episode progresses, the topic of intersex is addressed. Flo and Meili discuss the history and current challenges for intersex people. In an interview with Charlotte Wunn from the “Intergeschlechtliche Menschen Bundesverband” association, we talk about the diversity of gender identities and the need for inclusive and respectful treatment in society. Through the conversations in this episode, we not only offer a historical look back at the progress and setbacks in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for intersex rights, but we also focus on the current challenges and the need for further action to promote acceptance and equality. 🎙️About Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com  🏳️‍🌈 BosePark Productions GmbH 2024  www.bosepark.com [https://bosepark.com/]

Laws

🏳️‍🌈 In this podcast episode, Flo, Phenix and their guest Niki Trauthwein discuss the history and significance of the Transsexuals Act (TSG), shed light on the problematic Paragraph 175 and highlight the ongoing discrimination against trans people. They emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in order to create a fair, equal and respectful society. In conversation: Detlef Mücke and Niki Trauthwein Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. 🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jnWXowweAM0IcFWudt1eU?si=215f441ec022460a] 🏳️‍🌈 🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0F9GgFzKJFrqZi9YvmhuDv?si=cb870b2684494838] 🏳️‍🌈 🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hosdrHGHY7wNh6K9cqKTb?si=738710f31c73495d] 🏳️‍🌈 🪩 Chapter 00:00:04 Introduction to Queer Story podcast 00:01:08 Laws, rights and obligations for queer people in Germany 00:03:39 History of Paragraph 175 criminalizing homosexuality 00:07:13 1969 reform partially decriminalizing homosexuality 00:11:49 Detlef Mücke on living as a gay man in Germany 00:15:58 Final abolishment of Paragraph 175 in 1994 00:16:18 Gender diverse option on German ID cards 00:16:34 Issues with the German Transsexuals Act 00:19:55 History and impact of the Transsexuals Act 00:29:43 Criticism of the Transsexuals Act then and now 00:30:18 Adoption rights for queer couples in Germany 00:32:23 Challenges of stepchild adoption for same-sex couples 00:33:59 Need for further legal changes and queer solidarity 📔 Summary of this episode In this episode, Flo and Phenix tackle a sensitive and important topic: the Transsexuals Act (TSG) and its historical development, with Paragraph 175 playing a crucial role. Originally passed in 1981, the TSG offered trans people the opportunity to change their legal identity. Nevertheless, over the years it has been accompanied by numerous restrictions that have placed a massive burden on trans people. Together with lawyer and expert Niki Trauthwein, the two hosts discuss the history of the TSG, the problematic Paragraph 175 and the urgently needed reforms. Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code, which was in force until 1994, criminalized sexual acts between men and left deep scars in the LGBTQ+ community even after its abolition. In the discussion, Flo and Phenix examine how this paragraph was embedded in the legal framework of the TSG and reinforced discrimination. For trans men in particular, Paragraph 175 created additional hurdles as their sexual orientation and identity were suppressed and criminalized. In the interview, Trauthwein goes into detail about the origins and effects of Paragraph 175. While the TSG was seen as progress, those affected often continued to be discriminated against and stigmatized. In particular, the practice of having their personal identity assessed by experts and authorities led to humiliation. Many trans people had to undergo invasive examinations and humiliating procedures to legitimize their identity. The episode is dedicated to the question of what modern legislation should look like in order to protect trans people from discrimination and stigmatization. 🎙️About Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com  🏳️‍🌈BosePark Productions GmbH 2024  www.bosepark.com [https://bosepark.com/]

Celebrate

🏳️‍🌈 This podcast episode explores the history of queer nightlife in Berlin, from the iconic clubs and cafés of the 1980s to the present day, when the city is considered a global LGBTQ+ center. Despite persecution during the Nazi era and continued prejudice, queer people created safe spaces that served as places of freedom, resistance and self-expression. In conversation: Mahide Lein, Bernd Gaiser and DJ Tchuani aka Dominik Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. 🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jnWXowweAM0IcFWudt1eU?si=215f441ec022460a] 🏳️‍🌈 🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0F9GgFzKJFrqZi9YvmhuDv?si=cb870b2684494838] 🏳️‍🌈 🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hosdrHGHY7wNh6K9cqKTb?si=738710f31c73495d] 🏳️‍🌈 🪩 Chapter 00:00:03 Introducing Queer Story: Exploring Germany's Queer History 00:01:04 Celebrations and Parties in LGBTQIA+ Movement History 00:01:55 Mahide Lein and Bernd Gaiser Share Experiences 00:02:57 DJ Tony on Founding Berries Party Series 00:11:53 1920s Berlin: Hedonistic Nightlife and Queer Visibility 00:15:52 1928: First Gay Travel Guides for Women 00:17:57 Mahide Lein: 1960s-80s Berlin Queer Party Scene 00:22:15 1930s-40s Nazi Era: Suppression of Queer Venues 00:24:39 Post-War 1940s-50s: Queer Venues Reopen Amid Persecution 00:25:34 Bernd Gaiser: Importance of Gay/Lesbian-Specific Bars 00:27:37 Remembering 1980s Berlin Queer Nightlife Personalities 00:30:23 Queer Nightlife Today: Safe Spaces to Be Oneself 📔 Summary of this episode In this podcast episode, we explore the history of queer nightlife in Berlin, from the clubs and cafés of the 1970s to the present day, when the city is considered a global LGBTQ+ center. The episode takes us through the eventful history of the queer scene, which has experienced highs and lows over the past decades. We start with the iconic clubs of the 1980s, such as “Lipstick”, “Before”, “PureL” and “Pelze Multimedia”. This club, founded by artist W. Lein, was known for its experimental atmosphere. People could freely experience sexuality there as a form of communication or exchange ideas, dance and enjoy art. The podcast looks back at the dark times of National Socialism, when queer people were persecuted. Paragraph 175 led to the closure of many queer venues, but secret places emerged that served as a refuge. The queer scene began to flourish again in the post-war period. As early as 1946, meeting places such as the legendary “Eldorado”, which was regarded as a symbol of freedom and resistance, reopened. Despite continued persecution due to the stricter Paragraph 175, people came together in places like the “Schwuz”, where performances by queers such as BeV StroganoV and Melitta Sundström shaped the scene. Today, Berlin offers over 150 queer venues, from cafés to a unique club scene that was recently declared high culture. Still, inequalities persist, especially for lesbian women who have less visible venues. At the end of the episode, the hosts draw a conclusion: partying is more than just fun for the queer community, it is an act of resistance and freedom. Queer clubs offer safe spaces where people can love who they want and live out their gender identity without fear. 🎙️About Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com  🏳️‍🌈BosePark Productions GmbH 2024  www.bosepark.com [https://bosepark.com/]

Sport

🏳️‍🌈 In the episode "Queer Story", Meili and Flo shed light on the experiences and challenges of queer athletes, talk to prominent people from the world of sport and discuss the deep-rooted homophobia and gender discrimination in sport. In conversation: sports scientist Tanja Walther-Ahrens, track and field athlete Balian Buschbaum and footballer Anja Mittag Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. 🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jnWXowweAM0IcFWudt1eU?si=215f441ec022460a] 🏳️‍🌈 🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0F9GgFzKJFrqZi9YvmhuDv?si=cb870b2684494838] 🏳️‍🌈 🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hosdrHGHY7wNh6K9cqKTb?si=738710f31c73495d] 🏳️‍🌈 🪩 Chapter 00:00:00 Introducing Queer Story: Exploring Germany's Queer History 00:00:56 Examining Queer Experiences in Sports 00:01:56 Discrimination Against Queer Athletes in Team Sports 00:02:27 Trailblazing Queer Athletes Throughout German History 00:06:17 Tanja Walter-Ahrens on Discrimination in Sports 00:07:52 Gender Binary: A Major Issue in Sports 00:13:01 Balian Buschbaum's Journey as a Trans Athlete 00:17:33 Balian Buschbaum on Gender Segregation in Sports 00:21:09 Homophobia in Men's Professional Soccer 00:22:57 Tanja Walter-Ahrens: Combating Homophobia in Soccer 00:26:56 Anja Mittag's Experience as a Lesbian Footballer 00:32:30 The Need for Progress in Sports Reporting 📔 Summary of this episode In the latest episode of "queer story", the podcast dedicated to exploring and telling Germany's queer history, Meili and Flo take a deep dive into the world of sport. The episode begins with an introduction to the central theme of the series: exploring the people and movements that have fought for the rights and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. Meili and Flo ask who has led these struggles, who is continuing them today and what struggles are still outstanding. This episode focuses on the specific question of what it means to be "queer" in sport. The discussion centres on the treatment of queer athletes and the problematic practices of gender control in sport. Particularly interesting are the interviews with well-known personalities such as Tanja Walter-Ahrens, a former Bundesliga footballer and sports scientist, and Balian Buschbaum, a former pole vaulter who ended his sporting career to make his trans identity public. In addition, Anja Mittag, one of Germany's most successful female footballers, provides insights into her experiences of coming out in professional football. These personal stories are backed up by hard facts, as a 2018 survey shows that 96% of queer people surveyed recognise problems with homophobia and transphobia in sport. From a historical perspective, the episode also refers to early queer athletes such as Otto Peltzer and Gottfried von Cramm, who were persecuted for their sexuality despite their successes. A more positive example is Karin Büttner-Janz, one of the most successful German gymnasts, who was also known to be openly queer. This episode of "queer story" is not only a powerful exploration of the intersections of sport, gender and sexuality, but also a call for dialogue and change in one of the most traditional and binary areas of our society. 🎙️About Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com  🏳️‍🌈BosePark Productions GmbH 2024  www.bosepark.com [https://bosepark.com/]

Music

🏳️‍🌈In this podcast episode, Phenix and Meili take you through the history of queer music and highlight iconic female artists who have paved the way for more visibility and acceptance on a national and international level. They analyse how these musicians shaped the mainstream despite societal hurdles and ensure queer representation and diversity today In conversation: drummer Philo Tsoungui, rapper Sookee and singer Wilhelmine Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. 🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4jnWXowweAM0IcFWudt1eU?si=215f441ec022460a] 🏳️‍🌈 🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0F9GgFzKJFrqZi9YvmhuDv?si=cb870b2684494838] 🏳️‍🌈 🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hosdrHGHY7wNh6K9cqKTb?si=738710f31c73495d] 🏳️‍🌈 🪩 Chapter 00:00:00 Introducing Queer Story: Queer German History Podcast 00:04:01 Early Queer German Musicians: Wagner and Waldoff 00:09:19 Marlene Dietrich: Queer Icon and Hollywood Star 00:14:37 Philo on Being a Queer Musician Today 00:18:24 Eurovision Song Contest: A Queer Celebration 00:21:09 Patrick Lindner and Rosenstolz: 90s Queer Musicians 00:22:19 Sookee on Homophobia in German Hip Hop 00:25:51 Sookee's Queer Role Models and Experiences 00:28:32 Should Queer Musicians Come Out Today? 00:30:31 Kim Petras: Germany's International Trans Pop Star 00:32:18 Wilhelmine on Queer Representation in the Industry 00:35:44 The Future is Bright for Queer Musicians 📔 Summary of this episode Dive into a special episode with Phenix and Meili that takes you on a comprehensive journey of discovery through the German history of queer music. In this episode, Phenix and Meili focus on how queer musicians have found their place in the spotlight and made queer identity visible despite numerous social hurdles. The episode starts with a look at the revolutionary role of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) as a stage for queer self-realisation. Phenix and Meili report on how personalities such as Conchita Wurst, Dana International and Jendrik set new standards with their powerful performances and made the ESC the ultimate platform for queer artists.  The episode then takes you to the subcultural achievements of Rio Reiser, who, as the gay singer of Ton Steine Scherben, shaped the protest rock of the 1970s in Germany. Romy Haag, the legendary trans artist, created a safe space for queer culture and acceptance with her ‘Chez Romy Haag’. Patrick Lindner, a well-known pop singer, sets a clear signal for queer parenthood in public. Peter Plate and Anna R., the creative minds behind Rosenstolz, and Plate's partner Ulf Leo Sommer, show how queer love and identity can be expressed in pop. The episode then highlights Sookee, a female rapper who fights for queerness in hip-hop and drives the fight against queerphobia in the genre. In an international context, Kim Petras shines as a trans pop role model, inspired by her story and her courage. Kerstin Ott, known for her hit ‘Die immer lacht’, is another strong example of queer representation in pop music. This episode emphasises the important role that queer female artists play in social change and creating more acceptance. Through their commitment, they encourage an industry that actively embraces pluralism, diversity and inclusion. 🎙️About Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com  🏳️‍🌈BosePark Productions GmbH 2024  www.bosepark.com [https://bosepark.com/]