Q4Q: Queer Personals Podcast

A "Unique and Wonderful Evening" in Baltimore

Welcome back to Q4Q! In this episode, local Maryland historian and librarian, Ben Egerman, steps behind the mic to flip through the pages of Charm City’s historic gay papers. Listen as we weave through a glimpse of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ history—where you can dance the night away at The Hippo, enjoy a “unique and wonderful evening” in Fells Point, and play cards with a guilt-ridden pinochle player. You won’t be disappointed! Find Ben on Instagram @mdhistory.gay [https://www.instagram.com/mdhistory.gay?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==], and learn a little bit about Maryland’s queer history in cheeky little zines. And if you want to meet this celeb in person, join us Thursday, June 5th, at 7PM in ClubCar for the next release party. All proceeds go to the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition @transrightsmd. [https://www.instagram.com/transrightsmd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]  Sources: *  HistoryPin [https://www.historypin.org/en/] * History Pin -  LGBTQ+ Maryland [https://www.historypin.org/en/lgbtq-america/lgbtq-maryland/geo/39.246488,-76.754281,8/bounds/37.952193,-76.754281,40.517331,-76.754281/paging/1] * Baltimore’s LGBTQ Heritage [http://places.baltimoreheritage.org/timelines/lgbtq/] website * Half a Century Ago, The Hippo Became a Haven for the Local LGBTQ Community [https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/the-hippo-mt-vernon-lgbtq-club-baltimore-history/] * Club Hippo | Explore Baltimore Heritage [https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/718] * All You Need to Know About Penis Piercings: A Complete Guide [https://greatist.com/health/penis-piercing] * Baltimore Gay paper, June 15, 1990  We read Ads from:  * Baltimore Gay Paper - 4 Nov 1988 * Baltimore Gay Paper  - 5 May 1989 * Baltimore Gay Paper - 15 Sept 1989 * Baltimore Gay paper - 15 June 1990  * Baltimore Alternative - Nov 1990  (Ben’s find) * Baltimore Gay Paper - 2 Feb 1990  (Ben’s find) * Poem- Baltimore Gay Paper - May 1987 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1733752/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5MPVZCXCYGEMC]

Valentine's Day, Q4Q's Way

Hey folks! I'm coming out of the woodwork to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day to all who celebrate. Not only is this a special episode drop, but it's a redo of a previous Valentine's extravaganza with a new twist. Listen and rate us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes! Find a copy of the adult coloring book, Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History at Women & Children First bookshop in Chicago, or order from them online [https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/product/queer-seeking-queer]! You can also find it on bookshop.org and Amazon (leave a review if you can!) Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast. Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1733752/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5MPVZCXCYGEMC]

A Colorful History with Dan & Alexis

Surprise! We’re back with a new collaborative project– Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History. Haley joined forces with Dan of @longlostpersonals and Alexis @Alexis_aquarian to create this cheeky, kinky, one-of-a-kind coloring book featuring personal ads from LGBTQ+ newspapers from the 1920s to 1990s. In this episode, Dan, Alexis, and Haley talk about the long journey to create the book, where you can find it, and swipe left or right on some of the ads within!  You can find your copy of Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History at Women & Children First bookshop in Chicago, or order from them online [https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/product/queer-seeking-queer]! You can also find it on bookshop.org and Amazon (leave a review if you can!) Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes! Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast. Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1733752/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5MPVZCXCYGEMC]

Itty Bitty Ads

Welcome to a truly itty bitty episode with guest host,  Gabriel—founder, creator, and archivist for @Itty_Bitty_Queer_History. In this episode, Haley takes a page out of Gabriel’s teeny tiny books to pursue some short & sweet personal ads. These authors are very concise yet have a diverse set of needs—from bowling buddies to sugar daddies, water sports to paranormal experiences. You should probably leave them a voicemail to learn more.  Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes! Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast. Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala. Sources: The New Works (Indianapolis, IN) - April 1987 BLK (Los Angeles, CA)- April 1990 BLK (Los Angeles, CA)  - January 1994 Washington Blade (Washington, DC)-  November 20, 1981 Gay Community News (Boston, MA) -  February 15, 1986 Kick! (Detroit, MI)- October 1996 OUT FRONT (Denver, CO)- March 11, 1988 OUT FRONT (Denver, CO)- April 18, 1980  The San Francisco Bay times (San Francisco, CA) Sep 1989 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1733752/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5MPVZCXCYGEMC]

Heavenly Bodies Looking for Venus: Sapphic Ads with Jack Jen Gieseking

Are you ready to source the galaxies of love? Dip your tongue into this new episode, where Haley & Dr. Jack Jen Gieseking (author of the incredible book A Queer New York [https://jgieseking.org/AQNY/]) match with some sapphic ads. Whether you’re looking for a good old-fashioned co-dependent, a skateboard bean, a Genteel Daddy pretty boy butch, or a chic Joni Mitchell lookalike—come explore the full spectrum of the sapphic longing.  Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes! Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast. Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala. Sources: * Joni Mitchel Tweet [https://twitter.com/jonimitchell/status/1374875985204539392] * Jen Jack Gieseking [https://jgieseking.org/] Website * A Queer New York: Geographies of Lesbians, Dykes, and Queers, 1983-2008 [https://jgieseking.org/AQNY/] (NYU Press, 2020) on contemporary lesbian-queer society, economies, and spaces in New York City * LBQTS Dating Study [https://jgieseking.org/lbqts-dating-study/] * The Star Tarot Card Meaning [https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-star/] * Jewel Box Lounge, Kansas City [https://www.queermusicheritage.com/fem-jbl.html]  Primary Sources: Personally, (Kansas City, MO) January 1988 Vol. 4 Issue. 1 Gale Archives of Sexuality and Gende [https://go-gale-com.smithsonian.idm.oclc.org/ps/navigateToIssue?volume=4&loadFormat=page&issueNumber=1&userGroupName=smithsonian&inPS=true&mCode=9GBP&prodId=AHSI&issueDate=119880100]r On Our Backs– summer and fall 1985 and 1986 (volume 1, issues 1-3, and volume 2, 1-2)- From Brown University Archives  Outweek (NYC) Jan 28 1990  Outweek Sept 19, 1990 (NYC)  The San Francisco Bay times., Dec 1989 The Lesbian Tide, 1 Nov 1979 Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1733752/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5MPVZCXCYGEMC]