Queers These Days

The Soundtrack of My Little Gay Life (with Kate Dinsmore)

In this episode of "Queers These Days," my stunning returning guest Kate Dinsmore of "Happy 2 Be Here" and I dive into the music that has shaped and continues to mould our queer identities. From childhood favorites to current anthems, we talk about how songs have influenced our journeys of self-discovery and our ongoing gender expression. On Instagram, you can find the ⁠podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/queersthesedays/], ⁠Kate⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kated822/] and ⁠⁠me⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/plsvoc/]⁠. On Twitter, you can follow ⁠⁠me⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/plsvoc] and ⁠the ⁠podcast⁠ [https://twitter.com/queersthesedays]⁠. You can also check out the podcast's ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@queersthesedays]⁠.

The Virgo Garden Witch Who Raised Me (with my mum)

In this episode of Queers These Days, my mum (self described Garden Witch, cosmically crowned Virgo) and me chat about the evolution of our bond, the importance of honesty in parenting, and the spiritual connections that influence our lives. Mum shares her insights on authenticity and the importance of being true to oneself, while also talking about her upbringing and beliefs. We reflect on personal growth, the magic of nature, and share humorous anecdotes about parenting. Mum offers advice for parents supporting queer and trans kids, emphasising the need for listening and understanding. You cannot follow my mum on social media, but you can follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/queersthesedays/] and ⁠⁠Twitter,⁠⁠ [https://x.com/queersthesedays] and me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/plsvoc/] and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ [https://x.com/plsvoc]!

Yellowjackets Pt. 2 (with Charis Hudson)

In this episode of Queers These Days, my dear friend Charis is back to take a deep dive into the wild world of Yellowjackets, exploring the show’s rich character arcs, queerness, and themes of survival, violence, and identity. From the raw realism of teenage girlhood to the eerie symbolism of the cabin, we unpack how the series blends horror with intimacy and power with vulnerability. We discuss the evolution (and disappointments) of characters like Lottie and Shauna, the show's appeal to queer audiences, and the shifting power dynamics in life-or-death scenarios. The conversation is playful and profound, touching on shrooms, sacrifices, Greek mythology, and media recommendations. This episode also celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week and the importance of uplifting minority voices in storytelling—especially when it comes to messy, magical, complex queer characters. With expectations high for Season 4, we reflect on loose ends, teen trauma, healing, and what it means to survive. You can follow the podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/queersthesedays/] and ⁠Twitter,⁠ [https://x.com/queersthesedays] Charis on⁠ Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/charisspheebs/] and ⁠Twitter⁠ [https://x.com/eepiejeepies], and me on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/plsvoc/] and ⁠Twitter⁠ [https://x.com/plsvoc]!

SNAKEFACE: Theatre For Catharsis, Joy and Pain (with Bernadette Fam)

Disclaimer: the podcast episode does contain discussions about sexual violence, racism and systemic violence. In this episode of Queers These Days, I got the opportunity to sit down with director Bernadette Fam (she/her, Gemini sun, Gemini moon, Aries rising) to discuss SNAKEFACE, an intense and powerful queer Black play inspired by the Medusa myth. Bernadette shares her emotional journey in bringing this story to life—exploring themes of identity, destruction and rebirth, and the balance of joy and pain in storytelling. We dive into the challenges of directing difficult themes, the importance of self-care in the creative process, and why valuing joy alongside trauma is essential in black queer narratives. Bernadette reflects on childhood experiences, community engagement, and the impact of lived experience on artistic expression. From silent moments of reckoning to the electrifying energy of performance, this conversation uncovers the deep emotional currents behind SNAKEFACE and the radical power of Black queer storytelling. 🎭 Listen now to hear about: * The necessity of valuing queer black joy as much as queer black pain * Creating safe yet emotionally raw spaces in theatre * Personal growth through destruction and rebirth * Why art is a space for both confrontation and healing * How SNAKEFACE reclaims and reinterprets Medusa’s myth 🔗 Links: * Buy tickets to SNAKEFACE here [https://www.fruitboxtheatre.com.au/snakeface] * Follow SNAKEFACE on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/snakefaceau/] * Follow Bernadette on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bernadettefam/] * Follow the podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/queersthesedays/] and Twitter [https://x.com/queersthesedays] * Follow host Piper on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/plsvoc/] and Twitter [https://x.com/plsvoc]

When Will You Trans? (with Laura Oris, Rhianne Priyanka and Gabriel Gaston)

In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible friends, Gabs (he/they), Rhianne (they/she/he), and Laura (she/they), as we dive into a conversation that covers everything from astrology to gender identity, relationships, and the complexities of self-expression. We talk about how our astrological signs shape our personalities and how that influences our relationships, and we also get into the messy, beautiful dynamics of polyamory. As we yap on, we talk about the fluidity of gender identity—how we’re perceived by others and the importance of navigating gender expression outside the traditional binaries. It’s an episode full of humour (three Sagittarius placements, hello), personal stories, and shared experiences, including the challenges we all face in a society that doesn’t always get it. We also get into some pretty fun and thought-provoking topics like what colours are rarest in nature, Drake’s lyrics (yes, we go there), prenuptial agreements, the emotional layers that come with marriage and divorce, how we take care of ourselves, hold ourselves accountable and support each other in both our personal and romantic lives. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! You can follow Rhianne [https://www.instagram.com/rhiane_priyanka] and Gabs [https://www.instagram.com/gabteaa], Champs [https://www.instagram.com/champs_montreal/] and Queer Karaoke [https://www.instagram.com/queerkaraokemtl/] on Instagram. You also can follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/queersthesedays/] and ⁠⁠Twitter,⁠⁠ [https://x.com/queersthesedays] and myself on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/plsvoc/] and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ [https://x.com/plsvoc].