Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Let's be perfectly Queer podcast
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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism. Join us as we build an inclusive space for learning, open discussions, and a sense of community.Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast is a welcoming space for open conversations, education, and community connection. Think of it as a laid-back chat with friends, perfect for listening on the go, at home, or anywhere in between. Join us as we celebrate LGBT+ experiences, challenge misconceptions, and create an inclusive space for all.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Homophobia in Schools, Queer Animals & Hidden Queer History

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode, Katie is back for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly educational episode full of queer facts, hidden history, and conversations that spiral beautifully out of control. From the accidental creation of San Francisco as a global queer capital to female samurai warriors erased from history, this episode dives into the stories we definitely didn’t learn in school. We also unpack:  The rise of homophobic language in schools  Australia’s queer animal kingdom  Why clownfish completely destroy anti-trans arguments  LGBTQ+ history hidden in ancient cultures  The Budapest mayor charged for supporting Pride  Why language and gender have always evolved  And the very important question… does Kirby have a gender? Theres a bit of queer education, and a lot of chaotic conversation, like... “how did we end up talking about monkey arms?” If you love queer history, LGBTQ+ culture, random facts, social commentary, and laughing while learning, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn some wonderful facts with us... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Links that were useful for this episode: Lgbt History Months FactsStone Age Woman buried like a manWord originHistory of the word GirlGay lovers in Egyptian TombEgyptian Tomb Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    34 min

  2. 23 APR

    3 Mindset Shifts Every Parent Needs to Support LGBTQ+ Kids

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Heather Hester  author, speaker, and host of More Human, More Kind,  to talk about something a lot of parents and allies struggle with… fear. Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of not understanding. Fear of getting it “wrong.” Heather shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely change how parents and allies show up for their LGBTQ+ loved ones especially in a world that often feels loud, divided, and overwhelming. We explore::  Why silence can be more harmful than saying the wrong thing The shift from judging to curiosity Why trying to control your child doesn’t work (and what does instead) The game-changing difference between fixing vs validating How to support your child without expecting them to educate you  What allyship actually looks like in real, everyday life This episode is honest, practical, and full of those “oh wow… I do that” moments. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or just trying to show up better for the queer people in your life. 💬 If you’ve ever thought “I want to support… but I don’t know how” — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to be a better ally... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Heather Hester links: Website: https://www.heatherhester.net/ Podcast: More Human, More Kind Book: Parenting with Pride Substack: https://heatherhester.substack.com/ Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    37 min

  3. 9 APR

    Why LGBTQ+ People Feel Exhausted: Masking, Code Switching & The “Game of Belonging

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode Archie sits down with wellness coach and licensed social worker Devin Scott to unpack something so many LGBTQ+ people experience, but rarely talk about: the exhaustion of masking, code switching, and trying to “belong.” With Devin we unpack what it really means to play the “game of belonging”… and why even when you “win,” it can still feel like something’s missing. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being “on,” struggled to feel seen even when your life looks successful, or questioned who you really are underneath it all, this conversation is for you. We explore:  Why masking and code switching are survival tools for LGBTQ+ people  The mental health impact of long-term masking (burnout 👀)  Queer perfectionism and the pressure to “fit” everywhere  How shame shows up and why it’s not always the enemy  The difference between being accepted and actually being seen  Where to start if you’re realising you’ve been “playing the game” Because the truth is a lot of us were never taught how to exist as ourselves safely. So we adapted. We performed. We survived. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself… are you being yourself, or just playing the game of belonging? And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Get in touch with Devin: Email: devin@findyourmeaning.coach Website: https://findyourmeaning.coach/ Instagram: @devinscott.nyc Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    27 min

  4. 26 MAR

    Did Shakespeare Have a Secret Gay Lover? Queer Clues & The Fair Youth

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest literary debates of all time: was William Shakespeare gay… or at least queer? From secret lovers to “queer-coded” sonnets, we unpack the theory that Shakespeare may have had romantic or sexual relationships with men, particularly the mysterious “Fair Youth” featured in 126 of his sonnets. We explore: The Fair Youth and who he might have beenShakespeare’s sonnets and their surprisingly queer themesThe dramatic portrait theory (involving vandalism and possible heartbreak)Queer themes in plays like Twelfth Night and The Merchant of VeniceWhy we can’t label historical figures the way we do today We also touch on: Are we uncovering hidden queer history  or projecting modern identities onto the past? Because while we may never know Shakespeare’s sexuality for sure, one thing is clear: his work is filled with passion, desire, gender fluidity, and relationships that don’t fit neatly into boxes. Whether you’re a Shakespeare fan, a queer history nerd, or just here for the drama, this episode is packed with fascinating insights, chaotic theories, and a little bit of queer speculation. 🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself, did Shakespeare have a secret gay lover?... and until next time, stay perfectly queer! Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    30 min

  5. 12 MAR

    Fair Game: Trans athletes and the future of sports

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Anna Baeth and Ellie Roscher, co-authors of Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, to unpack one of the most heated debates in the world right now: trans athletes in sport. Are transgender athletes “taking over” women’s sports? Are they stealing scholarships and medals? Is it really about fairness and safety, or is something else going on? We break down the biggest lies circulating in the media and politics, and look at what the actual research says. Spoiler: trans athletes make up less than 1% of participants, yet hundreds of laws have been proposed to exclude them. In this episode we explore: The data behind trans athlete participationWhy the “fairness” argument doesn’t hold upHow moral panic is manufacturedThe role of patriarchy and capitalism in sportWhy controlling trans bodies is part of a bigger political agendaHow trans athletes can actually help create a better, more inclusive sporting futureWe also talk about lived experience, what it feels like to move through sport in a transitioning body, the anxiety around locker rooms, and why movement and play are a human right. This episode is about more than sport. It’s about bodily autonomy, media misinformation, political fear-mongering, and what happens when we actually listen to trans athletes instead of talking about them. If you care about transgender rights, women’s sport, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, or the future of athletics, this is a conversation you need to hear. 🎧 Listen in and find out the truth about trans atheletes in sports... and until next time, stay perfectly queer! ELLIE ROSCHER  Social Media Links: Purchase the book: https://thenewpress.org/books/fair-game/?v=eb65bcceaa5fWebsite: www.ellieroscher.comInstagram: @ellieroscher , https://www.instagram.com/ellieroscher DR. ANNA BAETH  Social Media Links: Purchase the book: https://thenewpress.org/books/fair-game/?v=eb65bcceaa5fWebsite: www.annabaeth.comInstagram: @dr.bae.phd , https://www.instagram.com/dr.bae.phd/Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    50 min

  6. 26 FEB

    A Transgender Woman on the Internet Crying: Cassie Hamilton on Her Hyperpop Hit

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with playwright, composer and performer Cassie Hamilton, creator of the bold new hyperpop musical A Transgender Woman on the Internet Crying. We dive into what it means to create trans stories for the stage; loudly, proudly and without compromise. Cassie shares how her own transition shaped her journey in musical theatre, why traditional theatre spaces often exclude trans performers, and how she decided to build the kind of work that showcases transgender people and performers. We talk about: Creating a fully trans cast musicalWhy hyperpop and trans culture are deeply connectedThe realities of transitioning as a singer and performerT4T relationships and trans love storiesLetting go of perfection and embracing trans joyThis is a joyful, honest and funny conversation about art, identity, and making space for trans voices on stage. Whether you love musical theatre, queer art, or want to hear from trans creators changing the industry,  this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in and find out more about this hyperpop hit musical... and until next time, stay perfectly queer! Want more of Cassie Hamilton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassievehamilton/Website: https://cassie-hamilton.com/Pretty Perfect Track: https://open.spotify.com/track/37iZ0XGomDXAPxvd75qX0J?si=012ab3973bbf45a9Melbourne tickets (concert preview version: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/a-transgender-woman-on-the-internet-crying-in-concert-melbourne-26-02-2026/event/25006397E8A96970Sydney tickets (From $29.70): https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/fair-play-copy-txnbty?eventId=691bc02fcd7b825a613f790f Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    26 min

  7. 12 FEB

    The Female husbands of the 18th and 19th Century

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and often forgotten part of queer history: female husbands of the 18th and 19th centuries. These were people assigned female at birth who lived as men, married women, and built lives that challenged the rigid gender norms of their time. We explore real historical cases, what the term “female husband” meant in its historical context, and how these stories connect to modern conversations about gender identity, trans history, and queer survival. And what can their lives teach us about how gender has always been more complex than society admits? This episode unpacks: What “female husbands” were in historical recordsHow people navigated gender and identity before modern labelsThe risks and consequences they facedHow queer and trans history has been recorded (and erased)Why these stories still matter todayIf you love queer history, transgender history, and LGBTQIA+ stories that challenge what we think we know about the past, this episode is for you. Because queer history didn’t start recently, it’s always been here. 🎧 Listen in and find out more about the female husbands... and until next time, stay perfectly queer! Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    32 min

  8. 29 JAN ·  BONUS

    Bonus Episode Revisiting Queer Friendly Travel Destinations

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this bonus recap episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, Archie revisits our earlier episode on queer-friendly travel destinations and asks the big question: where is actually safe for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026? Using updated global data, we break down the top 10 safest countries, the 10 most dangerous places to visit. This episode also explores: The safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026 Countries where queer travellers face serious legal dangerWhy some popular destinations fall into the “yellow zone”LGBTQ+ friendly cities vs. national lawsReal-world travel safety experiences (including airports and stopovers)Resources every queer traveller should check before booking a tripWhether you’re planning an overseas holiday, travelling for work, or just curious about how LGBTQ+ rights are shifting globally, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in and find out how the ranking has changed in the last 2 years... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!   List of resources we found helpful this time: https://spartacus.gayguide.travel/gaytravelindex.pdfhttps://spartacus.gayguide.travel/blog/spartacus-gay-travel-index-2025/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-cities List of resources we found helpful last time: https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/https://www.dw.com/en/top-10-most-queer-friendly-travel-destinations/g-60946425https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-countrieshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2023/03/07/most-homophobic-countries-lgbtq-friendly-gay-travel-dangerous-places/?sh=42337be72276https://www.iglta.org/ - LGBTQ+ Travel friendly guides Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

    30 min
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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism. Join us as we build an inclusive space for learning, open discussions, and a sense of community.Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast is a welcoming space for open conversations, education, and community connection. Think of it as a laid-back chat with friends, perfect for listening on the go, at home, or anywhere in between. Join us as we celebrate LGBT+ experiences, challenge misconceptions, and create an inclusive space for all.

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  • Creator
    Let's be perfectly Queer podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast
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