Get Queer
Get Queer is Xtra magazine's podcast that questions and celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ representation. Join reality TV fan and host Mel Woods in the show’s first season for a candid analysis of unscripted television’s history in a bid to answer a central question: “How has reality TV shaped queer identity in the community, in the world and in the mirror?" Through interviews with stars, experts and fan favourites, including Zeke Smith (Survivor), Wes Culwell (Boy Meets Boy), and Racquel Chevremont (The Real Housewives of New York), Get Queer takes listeners behind the scenes of reality TV’s most shocking, and compelling, moments to unravel how they were made and their lasting impact.
Episodes
Overview
This episode of Get Queer explores the influence of reality television on queer identity, beginning with an overview of Bravo’s inaugural same-sex marriage reality show, Boy Meets Boy, which debuted in 2003. The episode discusses the network’s strategic shift toward queer-centric programming, leading to iconic shows like Queer Eye and the emergence of the Logo network. The episode critiques stereotypical portrayals of queer...
Overview
In this episode, host Mel Woods delves into the crucial topic of queer and trans representation in reality TV, beginning with notable moments like Zeke Smith’s groundbreaking transouting on Survivor and the impact of Pedro Zamora on HIV/AIDS awareness during Season One of The Real World: San Francisco. The discussion features an interview with Zeke, who reflects on his journey since Survivor, including insights into the mot...
Get Queer debuts May 8, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly.
Are you ready for the next best pop culture podcast on all things reality TV? Get Queer is here.
A product of Xtra magazine, Get Queer questions and celebrates LGBTQ2S+ representation in pop culture. For the show's first season, reality TV fan and host Mel Woods takes you through a candid analysis of unscripted television’s history in a bid to answer a c...
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