CWP: QTs

jacqs walker

CWP: QTs is a podcast dedicated to queer and trans artists and allies, living and working in Mohkinstsis/Calgary, Treaty 7, examining music, art and gender through an intersectional anti-oppression lens.

Episodes

  1. 04/02/2023

    Episode 8 with Joanna Borromeo

    THIS IS THE LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 1! Thanks for listening!!! Thanks to Pete, Akira, all of our guests and Canada Council for the arts! Shoutout to Gray-our NUMBER 1 fan ;) Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective: “QTs” Podcast Season 1 Episode 8 “Be a tiny tiny tiny speck of dust, or as big as the sun” Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him) Guest: Joanna Borromeo Joanna's Picks: Who would you hang out with for a day: Joni Mitchell, Miss Frizzle (The Magic School Bus!) Your Motto in this Moment: Know Yourself Album Picks: The Dude-Quincy Jones, Ahmad's Blues-Ahmad Jamal, Music Save me One More Time- Mocky, Kendrick Lamar-Good Kid, Mad City Theme Song: Something Special-Quincy Jones, featuring Patti Austin Links to Joanna: ⁠Website ⁠⁠Teaching⁠ Joanna on Spotify Joanna on Apple Music Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary February 18, 2023 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted: Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington) Girls (Lady in Red) Dream Catcher (All Time Low) Ai No Corrida, Something Special (Quincy Jones) Problematic (Mocky) Real (Kedrick Lamar) Secrect Love (Ahmad Jamal) Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/ Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz Show Notes: Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender JusticeCalgary Without Patriarchy Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYCRYAN CASSATA (RYAN) TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast) Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/ The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/ Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/ BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841

    34 min
  2. 03/26/2023

    Lead with Compassion- Featuring Playwright, Dalbir Singh

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective: QTs Podcast Episode 7 “Lead with Compassion” Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him) Guest: Playwright Dalbir Singh (he/him) https://www.playwrightscanada.com/Authors/S/Singh-Dalbir Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in January 8, 2023 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted: Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington) Girls (Lady in Red) Dream Catcher (All Time Low) The Trinity Sessions “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”, Hank Williams Cover (Cowboy Junkies) Let England Burn (PJ Harvey) Mustt Mustt (Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan) Super Freak (Rick James, Covered by Sylmar High School Marching Band) Michi (Keiko Abe) Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/ Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman: https://www.nativecalgarian.com Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice: https://college.berklee.edu/jazz-gender-justice Calgary Without Patriarchy: https://linktr.ee/cwp_artists_collective Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC: https://sankofayyc.org/ RYAN CASSATA (RYAN): http://www.ryancassata.com/ TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast: https://www.genderpodcast.com/) Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/ The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/ Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. y and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/ BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841 https://www.callblackline.com/ SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: Counter Protests at The Attic: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/all-ages-drag-brunch-protest-1.6690492 Matt Bernstein (MattXIVon IG) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkhDA9dpQnx/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk= ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRAG BRUNCHES: https://oakandrowan.com/what-is-a-drag-brunch/#:~:text=A%20drag%20brunch%20is%20similar,Vegas%20to%20Miami%20and%20London. http://www.wbdialberta.ca/ Dalbir's Picks:Dalbir Singh: https://www.playwrightscanada.com/Authors/S/Singh-Dalbir The Trinity Sessions (Cowboy Junkies) Let England Burn (PJ Harvey) Mustt Mustt (Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan) Super Freak (Rick James) Arundhati Roy: https://www.facebook.com/ArundhatiRoyAuthor/

    42 min
  3. 03/19/2023

    Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth (Part 2) with Visual Artist Mike Hooves

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 6: Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth. Part II Guest: Visual Artist, Mike Hooves (they/them) https://www.mikehooves.ca/ Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him) Recorded live in Treaty 7- Mohkinstsis/Calgary in December 2022 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted: Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington) Girls (Lady in Red) Dream Catcher (All Time Low) Angel with a Lariat (kd lang) Coconuts (Kim Petras) Constant Craving (kd lang, performed by 6 bElow) You Make Me Feel (Sylvester) Logo by Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/ Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz Show Notes: Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman: https://www.nativecalgarian.com Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice: https://college.berklee.edu/jazz-gender-justice Calgary Without Patriarchy: https://linktr.ee/cwp_artists_collective Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC: https://sankofayyc.org/ RYAN CASSATA (RYAN): http://www.ryancassata.com/ TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast: https://www.genderpodcast.com/) Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression. https://www.skippingstone.ca/ The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/2slgbtq-programs/ Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. y and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/ BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841 https://www.callblackline.com/ SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: Gender Equality Definition: https://www.vic.gov.au/gender-equality-what-it-and-why-do-we-need-it "Tune in Tune Up: Gender Justice in Jazz”: https://www.jazzyyc.com/tune-in-tune-up-20 “Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth ” by Pearl Cleage https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/136928.Mad_at_Miles Mike Hooves: https://www.mikehooves.ca/ Mike's Album Choices: Cosmic Thing- B52s Angel with a Lariat- kd lang Step II- Sylvester Artist: Louis Wain Coconuts- Kim Petras

    27 min
  4. 03/12/2023

    Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth-with Mike Hooves (Part I)

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 5: Slowly, Intentionally, Like a Sloth. Part I Guest: Visual Artist, Mike Hooves (they/them)  Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)  Recorded live in Treaty 7- Mohkinstsis/Calgary on December 18, 2022  With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts  All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:  Pray the Gay Away (Terri Lyne Carrington) Girls (Lady in Red) Dream Catcher (All Time Low) Angel with a Lariat (kd lang) Coconuts (Kim Petras) Constant Craving (kd lang, performed by 6 bElow) You Make Me Feel (Sylvester)  Logo by Mike Hooves,  Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz  Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice Calgary Without Patriarchy Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC RYAN CASSATA (RYAN) TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)  Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.  The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.  Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.  Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people.  BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841  SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:  Gender Equality Definition "Tune in Tune Up: Gender Justice in Jazz”  “Mad at Miles: A Black Woman's Guide to Truth ” by Pearl Cleage  Mike Hooves  Mike's Album Choices:  Cosmic Thing- B52s  Angel with a Lariat- kd lang  Step II- Sylvester  Coconuts- Kim Petras Artist: Louis Wain

    37 min
  5. 03/05/2023

    Patriarchy Will You Not! Part 3, Featuring Julia Brady & Francis Fynnegan Jones

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 4: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" Part 3 Featuring Julia Brady & Francis Fynn Jones Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)  Guests- generationZ Chamber Ensemble: Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)  Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts  Logo by Mike Hooves Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz  ETHAN'S PLUG: CANADIAN ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:  “Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres  Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice Calgary Without Patriarchy Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC RYAN CASSATA (RYAN) TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)  Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.  The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.   Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.  Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people.  CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta.  BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841  SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE: https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362 https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premier https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767 TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/

    21 min
  6. 02/26/2023

    Patriarchy Will You Not! (Part 2- Featuring Singer Chelsea Ashton)

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: “QTs” Podcast Episode 3: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" part 2, (Featuring Vocalist Chelsea Ashton) Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)  Guests- generationZ Chamber Ensemble: Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)  Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts  Logo by Mike Hooves   Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz  All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:   “Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya  “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres  Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice Calgary Without Patriarchy Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC RYAN CASSATA (RYAN) TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast)  Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. By and for trans people CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841  SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:  https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362 https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premier https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767 TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/

    27 min
  7. 02/19/2023

    Patriarchy Will You Not! (Part 1- Featuring Composer/Arranger Ethan Shi)

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: “QTs” Podcast Episode 3: "Patriarchy Will You Not!" (Part 1) Featuring Composer/Arranger Ethan Shi and generationZ Chamber Ensemble  Hosts: jacqs walker (they/it/he), Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)  Guests: generationZ Chamber Ensemble Chelsea Ashton, Voice (she/her) Julia Brady, Electric Guitar (she/her) Francis Fynn Jones, Cello (she/they) Ethan Shi, Piano & Composition (he/him)  Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 23, 2022 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts  Logo by Mike Hooves Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz  All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:  “Sweetie” by Vivek Shraya “Funeral Gray” by Waterpark “Breakfast” by Dove Cameron “Apple Juice” by Jessie Reyez, performed by generationZ “Kiki's Delivery Service” performed by generationZ “Elgar Cello Concerto” performed by Jacqueline Dupres  Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice Calgary Without Patriarchy Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC RYAN CASSATA (RYAN) TwiG: (This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast) Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.  The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.  Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent.  Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. https://translifeline.org/  CALGARY OUTLINK: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/  BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841  SPECIFIC TO THIS EPISODE:  https://xtramagazine.com/power/danielle-smith-new-alberta-premier-237362 https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-elected-ucp-leader-albertas-next-premier https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-alberta-premier-says-unvaccinated-most-discriminated-against-group-after-swearing-in-1.6612767  TERF: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/03/02/terf-meaning-jk-rowling-definition-what-is-robert-webb-graham-linehan/  VIVEK SHRAYA

    27 min
  8. 02/12/2023

    It's About More Than Pride Parades

    Calgary Without Patriarchy: QTs Podcast Episode 1: “It's About More Than Pride Parades” (Janis Irwin)  Host: jacqs walker (they/it/he) Guests: Akira Hesslein (she/her), Pete Klotz (he/him)  Recorded live on Treaty 7 Land, in Mohkinstsis/Calgary in October 2022 With grateful acknowledgement to Canada Council for the Arts  Logo by Mike Hooves Additional Art Work by Pete Klotz  All music by jacqs walker and the CWP: artists' collective unless otherwise noted:  Skeleton by Set it Off, Girls by Girl in Red, Pray the Gay Away by Terri Lyne Carrington, Smile Like That by Esperanza Spalding  Show Notes:  Michelle Robinson/Red Thunderwoman Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz and Gender Justice Calgary Without Patriarchy: artists' collective This Week in Gender- Inspired by Tuck Woodstock and their podcast Marion Ashton, Founder of Sankofa YYC RYAN CASSATA (RYAN) Skipping Stone: Offers a welcoming, positive, and judgement-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor Centre for Sexuality: For 50 years, they’ve been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientations, equality and consent Trans Lifeline: Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. and for trans people Calgary Outlink: Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta BLACKLINE: Blackline provides a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to people who are the most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens 1-800-604-5841  SPECIFIC TO EPISODE:  Alok Vaid-Menon, Beyond the Gender Binary Pete's Picks: ALL TIME LOW  SET IT OFF Akira's Picks: ASHLEY SHUTTLEWORTH  GIRL IN RED

    32 min

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CWP: QTs is a podcast dedicated to queer and trans artists and allies, living and working in Mohkinstsis/Calgary, Treaty 7, examining music, art and gender through an intersectional anti-oppression lens.