History of the Rainbow

History of the Rainbow

Episode 20: How did we get to the rainbow being a symbol of gay love and resilience? An expansive conversation touching on Iris, the Irish, and water sports. Source material: * D. H. Lawrence’s White Peacock - The Gay & Lesbian Review. (n.d.-a). https://glreview.org/article/d-h-lawrences-white-peacock/  * The LGBTQ Rainbow Flag Origin Story: Adrian Brooks, Bethany the Princess of Argyle, Dan Nicoletta, John Serrian, Lee Mentley, Lynn Segerblom, Paul Langlotz: Interview. (n.d.-d). https://www.lgbtqhp.org/post/rainbow-flag  * Rainbow myths | legends about rainbows | rainbow symphony – Rainbow Symphony Store. (n.d.-b). https://www.rainbowsymphony.com/blogs/blog/legends-of-the-rainbow-myths-throughout-history  * Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol | national museum of american history. (n.d.-c). https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/reading-rainbow-origins-pride-symbol

Beyond the Veil w/ Guest

Episode 19: Welcome the devoted Sister Unity of the drag nun organization known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Orange you glad to see her coming in her signature color? She's bright, juicy, and a tart! Source material: * Sister Unity (@sisterunity) • instagram photos and videos. (n.d.-a). https://www.instagram.com/sisterunity/  * The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. (n.d.-b). https://www.thesisters.org/

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]