The Queer Spectrum
Exploring the complexities, diversity and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Three LGBTQ+ activists from different backgrounds invite a wide range of guests to discuss some of the lesser known, and fascinating, parts of the LGBTQ+ world, focusing on how they intersect with a diverse range of other identities such as race, neurodiversity, nationality, faith and more...
Episodes
13 episodes
Queer Spectrum - Feminism, Bi-Trans love and Queer activism in India with Rajashree
In this episode, we speak to Rajashree Raju, Queer activist from Kerala India who tells us her amazing story of overcoming misogyny, queerphobia and much more to support her community in India. She tells us about her amazing love story finding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:02
Queer Spectrum - Polyamory and family life with Caitlyn
In this episode Alan speaks to the wonderful Caitlyn, a married mother who is proud of her Queer identity. To the outside world, Caitlyn might be assumed to be heteronormative, but Caitlyn lets us in on her world discussing her bisexuality as w...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12:58
Queer Spectrum - Queer chats with the co-hosts!
Welcome back to the Queer Spectrum. It's been a while and a lot has happened since season 1. Life has been rather hectic for the co-hosts but we wanted to give you a mini-series to keep you WANTING MORE! We're delighted to have you...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:08
Episode 10 - Being a sexually fluid, disabled Queer Palestinian with Haneen Ali
In this episode we are joined by the amazing Haneen Ali who recounts her experiences living as a sexually fluid, disabled, Arab immigrant Palestinian Queer woman in the US. We discuss self confidence, relationships, politics and identity as we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:26:34
Episode 9 - Queer theatre and finding community in the arts with Kim Scopes
In this episode, Chara speaks to the wonderful LGBTQ+ actor and writer Kim Scopes. We discuss the importance of friendships as Queer people and how performance and finding community in the arts can be a haven for many of us.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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56:07
Episode 8 - Queerness, faith and spirituality with Coach Yeamah
In this episode we explore the question of having a faith and being LGBT+. We are honoured to welcome Queer Christian Pastor Coach Yeamah who gives us all the answers about faith, love, God, spirituality and religious teaching.As always...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:25:13
Episode 7 - Transgender pansexuality and the online gaming community with Jolyne
In this episode we talk about gender diversity and our beloved trans community. Alan speaks with Jolyne about pansexuality, being trans and finding community in the online gaming world. We discuss "it/its" pronouns, the intersection between sex...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:25
Episode 6 - LGBT+ sex education and health with "Sex Ed Shouldn't Suck!"
Sex education is important for everyone, especially for LGBT+ people. Often it’s woefully inadequate. In this episode Chara, Mark and Alan discuss their experiences of sex ed when they were growing up and what they wish it had included. Then Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:34
Episode 5 - Finding community and self expression with Keketso Motjuwadi
In this episode we talk about finding friends and community as Queer people, and how we come to express ourselves authentically. We have a good old chin-wag with our co-hosts Chara, Alan and Mark, then dive into the most wonderful interview wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:16:38
Episode 4 - Racism, Internsectionality and Allyship with Rodney McCoy Jr (part 2)
Chara, Mark and Alan discuss how racism is different from anti-LGBT+ prejudice, and the difference between real and performative allyship. Then Chara’s interview with Rodney McCoy Jr from episode 3 continues.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:11:14
Episode 3 - Queer Healthcare, Intersectionality, Race and Kink with Rodney McCoy Jr (part 1)
Chara, Mark and Alan discuss queer healthcare, intersectionality, race and kink. Then Chara interviews Rodney McCoy Jr, a health impact specialist and black, openly gay, openly kinky, openly HIV-positive man.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:20:35
Episode 2 - Nichi Hodgson and Bi Visibility
Chara, Mark and Alan talk about what it means to come out and be visible as a bisexual person. Then Alan interviews journalist, author, dating expert and host of the Bisexual Brunch podcast Nichi Hodgson.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:02:50
Episode 1 - Meet the Co-Hosts!
In this first episode we will be introducing you to what the Queer Spectrum is all about - exploring the diverse and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ community and their intersections! First off, we will be introducing you to our co-hosts, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:15