EPISODE ONE: The Great Myth of Homophobia: Live with Archie Beetle

EPISODE TWO: Don’t F*ck With The Mother of a Trans Kid

Archie Beetle (they/them), Founder, CEO and Lead Educator of Queer Town, shares a powerful conversation with Patrice Capogreco (she/her) and Frankie Mazzone (she/her), recorded live at Trades Hall in Melbourne, Australia during Queer Town’s IDAHOBIT event: Ending LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Together. This powerhouse mother-daughter duo generously share their personal journeys with raw honesty. Frankie reflects on growing up trans and becoming the bold 17-year-old advocate for trans youth she is today, and Patrice explores the challenges she faced advocating for her trans child, and her own courageous fight as a breast cancer survivor. A gripping listen that’ll make light work of your tissues! Queer Town is a queer-led organisation supporting workplaces, schools and communities to champion LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship. Working across Australia and internationally, Queer Town delivers education, strategic consultation, and develops impactful resources to build cultures of safety, belonging and respect. Check out our work at queertown.com.au [http://queertown.com.au]. Frankie Mazzone (she/her) is a 17-year-old actor and activist who you might recognise as Jasmine on Neighbours. She’s also a passionate advocate for trans and gender-diverse youth, speaking at trans rights rallies, sharing her voice on Triple R, and standing up fearlessly for queer equality. Follow Frankie on Instagram @frankiemazzone_. Patrice Capogreco (she/her) is a writer, inclusion specialist, and breast cancer survivor who has built a legacy in arts and music. She’s a strong advocate for accessible healthcare for all women and a proud, unwavering supporter of her daughter. Follow Patrice on Instagram @fkcancer. This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit joy.org.au/services [http://joy.org.au/services]   Seeking support  Switchboard Victoria – Rainbow Door * Phone: 1800 729 367 (10am–5pm daily) * SMS: 0480 017 246 * Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au * About: A free specialist helpline supporting LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends, and families. Offers information, support, and referrals for issues including mental health, family violence, and social isolation. QLife  * Phone: 1800 184 527 * Webchat: qlife.org.au [https://www.qlife.org.au] * Hours: 3pm–12am (midnight) daily * About: QLife offers free, anonymous, and confidential peer support and referrals for LGBTIQA+ individuals, their friends, families, and professionals across Australia. Trained LGBTIQA+ peer supporters are available to discuss topics such as sexuality, gender identity, relationships, mental Lifeline Australia * Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7) * Text: 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) * Online Chat: Available 24/7 at lifeline.org.au [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * About: Free, confidential crisis support for anyone in Australia experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or needing someone to talk to. The post EPISODE TWO: Don’t F*ck With The Mother of a Trans Kid [https://joy.org.au/queertown/2025/07/07/episode-two-dont-fck-with-the-mother-of-a-trans-kid/] appeared first on Queer Town [https://joy.org.au/queertown].

EPISODE ONE: The Great Myth of Homophobia: Live with Archie Beetle

Content warning: mental health, suicide This special episode captures a powerful keynote from Archie Beetle (they/them), Founder, CEO, and Lead Educator of Queer Town, recorded live at Trades Hall in Melbourne, Australia on Friday 16 May 2025 as part of Queer Town’s IDAHOBIT event: Ending LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Together. Archie takes us on a stirring journey through key moments in LGBTIQA+ history, unpacks what a “phobia” really means, and reminds us why the fight to end discrimination is far from over. A moving and motivating listen for anyone committed to creating a world where LGBTIQA+ people can thrive, safely and proudly. Queer Town is a queer-led organisation supporting workplaces, schools and communities to champion LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship. Working across Australia and internationally, Queer Town delivers education, strategic consultation, and develops impactful resources to build cultures of safety, belonging and respect. Check out our work at queertown.com.au [http://queertown.com.au] This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit joy.org.au/services [http://joy.org.au/services]   References The statistics and research mentioned:  * Private Lives 3, 2020 * Writing Themselves In 4, 2021 Seeking support  Switchboard Victoria – Rainbow Door * Phone: 1800 729 367 (10am–5pm daily) * SMS: 0480 017 246 * Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au * About: A free specialist helpline supporting LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends, and families. Offers information, support, and referrals for issues including mental health, family violence, and social isolation. QLife  * Phone: 1800 184 527 * Webchat: qlife.org.au [https://www.qlife.org.au] * Hours: 3pm–12am (midnight) daily * About: QLife offers free, anonymous, and confidential peer support and referrals for LGBTIQA+ individuals, their friends, families, and professionals across Australia. Trained LGBTIQA+ peer supporters are available to discuss topics such as sexuality, gender identity, relationships, mental Lifeline Australia * Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7) * Text: 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) * Online Chat: Available 24/7 at lifeline.org.au [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] * About: Free, confidential crisis support for anyone in Australia experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or needing someone to talk to. The post EPISODE ONE: The Great Myth of Homophobia: Live with Archie Beetle [https://joy.org.au/queertown/2025/07/07/episode-one-the-great-myth-of-homophobia-live-with-archie-beetle/] appeared first on Queer Town [https://joy.org.au/queertown].