Barbara Jordan, America's Conscience

Oscar Wilde, Part 2: The Rise and Fall of Oscar Wilde

As we come to the dizzying and heartwrenching conclusion of Oscar Wilde's life story, we find him on the verge of creating a flurry of masterworks... and meeting the demon twink (do we still say demon twink?) who will be his undoing. Larry has the story, Rachel has the snappy commentary. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers]

Oscar Wilde, Part 1: The Inevitable Oscar Wilde Episode

The story of Oscar Wilde weaves together many threads that have run through these episodes. Before things go really crazy in part 2, we're going to look at his life before he created his masterworks... and landed in prison. Larry has the first half of this wild, Wilde story. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers]

Barbara Jordan, America's Conscience

Barbara Jordan was a powerhouse in American politics and a trailblazer for civil rights. She helped bring down President Nixon. President Johnson wanted her to be Vice President. President Clinton wanted her to be a Supreme Court Justice. Progressive MS and her closeted sexuality made both options impossible. Rachel has all the details. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers]

Lucy Hicks Anderson Turns Up the Heat

Lucy Hicks Anderson was a businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist, madam and occasionally bootlegger who lived by her own rules, until a court-ordered medical examination made national headlines. After that, she... still kinda did. You won't believe the hilarious and pointedly human ways Lucy chose to fight back. And, did we mention she was also a famous cook? Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. If you love this episode, remember to show that love by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers

Octavia E. Butler: 'This Ain't It, I'm a Hermit'

Octavia E. Butler was a pioneer of science fiction and a trailblazer for Afrofuturism. From her early days as a shy, introverted bookworm to becoming the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur "Genius" Grant, Butler's work has left an indelible mark on the literary world. She also was... anything but heterosexual? Friends claimed she was a lesbian. Butler proclaimed herself a hermit. We'll get between the covers and not under the sheets with Butler as we find out more about her life, legacy and mysterious personal life. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast If you love this episode, remember to show it by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Or, better yet, leave us a tip at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers Buy Octavia E. Butler books and support the cast: https://amzn.to/4d2LrFn Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers