42: WRITERS: Rita Mae Brown And Mercedes de Acosta

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/]

40: Old Hollywood: Vincent Price And William Haines

Explore the hidden histories of Hollywood's LGBTQ+ icons, their lives, and societal challenges. Discover fascinating stories of old Hollywood stars and their impact on culture and visibility. This episode explores the fascinating lives of Hollywood icons Vincent Price and William, delving into their careers, personal lives, and the impact they had on film and art. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, their contributions to horror cinema, and their legacy in art and LGBTQ advocacy. Sources: A And E Biography of Vincent Pric [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRlUIrcb4WU]e  Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines(2001 documentary) [https://youtu.be/Lr11bt6FOOQ?si=41XHVXIRCYcLShmr] 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/]