42: WRITERS: Rita Mae Brown And Mercedes de Acosta

45: WRITERS: Nathaniel Hawthorne/Herman Melville & Abdellah Taïa

In this episode, we explore the fascinating lives and works of authors like Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Moroccan writer Abdullah Taya. We delve into their personal stories, literary contributions, and the cultural contexts that shaped their writing, highlighting themes of identity, resistance, and freedom. Sources: https://www.trixieslist.com/2024/11/01/the-bromance-of-herman-melville-and-nathaniel-hawthorne/ [https://www.trixieslist.com/2024/11/01/the-bromance-of-herman-melville-and-nathaniel-hawthorne/] https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/historys-dick-jokes-on-melville-and-hawthorne/ [https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/historys-dick-jokes-on-melville-and-hawthorne/] Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/]

ENCORE! Celebrate Billie Jean King And Wimbledon

A relaunch of one of our favorite episodes! Everyone should know about this woman and all she accomplished.  Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/]

43: WRITERS: Sappho And Fannie Flagg

Drew and Sarah are covering more authors, so buckle up-- we know what "the  creative types" are like. Sarah learned what little there is to know on Sappho and Drew discussed Fannie Flagg- watch Match Game 74 to see how awesome she is! Sources: https://www.worldhistory.org/Sappho_of_Lesbos/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/Sappho_of_Lesbos/] https://youtu.be/R8wkZGQm9sg?si=UxQTmG7ODsj8s-6r [https://youtu.be/R8wkZGQm9sg?si=UxQTmG7ODsj8s-6r] Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/]

42: WRITERS: Rita Mae Brown And Mercedes de Acosta

This episode explores the fascinating world of LGBTQ+ writers and their unique, often eccentric personalities. From historical figures like Mercedes de Acosta, discover how her creativity and social circles shaped her life.  Explore the fascinating life of Rita Mae Brown, her literary achievements, activism, and unique personality, including her relationships, political activism, and her quirky writing style with her cat co-author. Sources: Rita Mae Brown https://youtu.be/vUwSaZFnvw4?si=cUS446PbZz6uVrvc [https://youtu.be/vUwSaZFnvw4?si=cUS446PbZz6uVrvc] Mercedes: Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/]

41: Old Hollywood: Jean Acker And Laurence Olivier

Explore the fascinating lives of early Hollywood icons Jean Acker and Laurence Olivier, uncovering hidden histories, LGBTQ+ stories, and the evolution of Hollywood's portrayal of sexuality and identity. We are delving into their careers, personal struggles, and iconic moments in Hollywood and theater history. Sources: Laurence: https://youtu.be/fNNz5WxQc4s?si=1n381WvIe_Fl6F-B [https://youtu.be/fNNz5WxQc4s?si=1n381WvIe_Fl6F-B] Jean: https://youtu.be/-SJBfqOHSRU?si=dVvQDcd6sZQi3klA [https://youtu.be/-SJBfqOHSRU?si=dVvQDcd6sZQi3klA] Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565221160383] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thesearethegayspodcast/]