Queer Queeries

On the Season 2 finale of Queer Queeries, we reflect on what this past season has taught us in terms of creating a foundation for future generations to build on, being an ally v.s being an accomplice, and protecting our joy so that we can continue to fight for true equality.

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"What is the inspiration for you music?" "How has your queer identity grown through your music?"  "Have you dealt with queer-phobia in the music industry?" "How can we make more space for queer recording artists?"

On this episode, I interview a singer and songwriter in the hip-hop scene, Niambi Ra (she/her). Growing up, Niambi was always exposed to the arts and an array of queer peop...

"What is activism?" "What is the intersection of art and activism?" "How has social media affected activism and the spread of information?" "How do we all show up for Black lives?"

On this episode, I interview Marla Louissaint (she/her), a Haitian-born performer, published model, activist, abolitionist, visionary, and life-long student who is also the founder of the non-profit Claim ...

"When did you first see a trans character in performance?" "Why is there such a lack of inclusion of trans performers in theatre?" "How do we hold institutions who have failed and done harm accountable?" "How can we grow?"

On this episode, I interview singer, actress, producer, director, writer, activist, and winner of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility award in January of 2020, An...

"How did you know you were non-binary?" "How do you explore gender?" "What is the difference between gayness and queerness?" "How can cis people be better allies to trans and gender non-conforming folk?"

On this episode, I interview actor, writer, and a light of a human, Colette March (they/them). Throughout the episode, Colette shares how for the beginning of their time identifying ...

"How do you talk to kids about queerness?" "How can a kid know how they identify gender or sexuality-wise?" "How do you deal with backlash from those who think kids shouldn't know about 'these things'?" “Why is it important for kids to see queerness represented in media?”

On this episode, I interview Lindz Amer (they/them), the creator of Queer Kid Stuff: a web series and media ...

"What made you decide to have kids?" "Did you ever see examples of queer parents with kids growing up?" "What was the process like for having a kid as a same-sex parents?" "What is the best and hardest part about being a mom?"

On this week's episode I interview an award-winning Broadway performer, choreographer, director, educator, and philanthropist, Stephanie Klemons (she/her)...

"How are queer people shamed from expressing ourselves authentically?" "How do we rediscover our authentic voice and self?" "Is there ever a time where code-switching is good?" "How can finding community help us pursue our dreams?"

On this episode, I interview business coach and entrepreneur Jacob Ratliff (he/him). Through his business, Jacob aims to "work with committed entrepr...

"What's the deal with Animal Crossing?" "Why do so many queer people love this game?" "What are some examples of queerness in gaming and animation?" "How has Animal Crossing helped us this past year?"

On this week's episode, we are talking about one of my favorite subjects, and something that truly came through over this past year: Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I'm jo...

"How did Queer slang come about?" "What is the difference between my gender identity, sexuality, and my romantic identity?" "What is the difference between appropriation vs. appreciation?" "How has our vernacular evolved?"

On this week's episode, I interview the author of the new book The Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases, Chloe Davis ...

"Did you have a queer role model growing up?" "How can we be role models to younger queer folk?" "How do we make connections with queer people of a different generation?" "How do we create accurate representation of queer people in performance?"

On this week's episode, I interview my good Judy, collaborator, director, theatre maker, and Canadian, Tom Delbello (he/him). We discus...

"How has Queerness--queer expression, lifestyle, identity--evolved?" "How has your Queer identity changed over time?" "What gives you hope to keep going?" "What does the next stage of Queer evolution look like?"

On this episode, I have the immense pleasure of speaking with Chitah Daniels Kennedy (any pronouns), a San Marcos, TX based drag artist/mother, actress, storyteller, and ench...

"Why would someone get involved in politics?"  "Why should LGBTQ+ individuals care about our political system?" "What inspires you to keep going in a seemingly rigged system?" "How  do we make real change in our political system?"

On this episode, I'm joined by Congressman Sam Park (he/him) of Georgia House District 101 to discuss the current state of the American political syst...

Welcome to Season 2 of Queer Queeries! "That’s Queeries double e, not queries single e, cause queries single e is straight not gay." I can’t believe it has been a year since I launched this show, and here I am at the beginning of another season full of more incredible conversations with Queer people whom I’m so inspired by. Thank you so much for tuning into this show. Get ready to enjoy a whole other season full of incred...

"Who is one of your dream guests for this show...?"

SURPRISE! This week I'm so excited to release a special episode with an incredible Queer that I've been admiring and wanting to talk to for so long...

Marti Allen Cummings (they/them) is an NYC based drag artist and activist/community organizer. Marti is currently running for a city council seat in Manhattan's 7th Council District on the ...

On the Season 1 finale of Queer Queeries, we look towards the future and what we can all do to take strides forward in visibility, rights, and protection for LGBTQ+ people.

Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/queer.queeries/) and stay tuned for news on upcoming Bonus episodes and when Season 2 will be released.

Email thoughts, feedback, or anything you'd like to say to askqueerqueeries@gmail.co...

"What is the hardest part of raising a child who's gay?" "When did you know?" "What was your impression of the LGBTQIA+ community before having a gay child?"  "What can I, as a parent, do for my Queer child and other Queer children?"

On this final interview of the season, I interview my parents, Kathy and Jay Eibler (she/her, he/his), about their experience of raising a gay chil...

"Why do we have such hesitations when discussing sex?"  "What can we learn from the BDSM community?" "How have we assigned gender to roles in sex?"  "How is sex a form of self love?"

This episode contains mature content.

In continuing the discussion from last week on Sex, I interview Natalie Rivera (she/her), host of the How I F*ck podcast: a show that aims to debunk myths a...

"Why do we have shame around discussing sex?"  "Do you feel shame around discussing sex? Having too much sex?"  "Why are fear and sex so integrally linked?" "What is 'pegging'?"

This episode contains mature content.

On this episode, I interview original Grover in The Lightning Thief  musical, fierce slam poet, and incredible human, Jorrel Javier (he/him), and we ar...