Kickass Queers

Rachel Stuart; Larry Womack
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Kickass Queers explores the lives and achievements of notable LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. The show delves into the fascinating and often underrepresented stories of queer trailblazers, offering a mix of humor, emotion, and insightful commentary on their contributions to society. Each episode focuses on a different figure or topic. Co-host Larry Womack is a journalist with a diverse publication history, and Rachel Stuart is a Communication Studies academic focusing on Critical Intercultural Communication and LGBTQ+ identities online. Together, they bring both academic insight and engaging storytelling to the podcast​.

  1. Oscar Wilde, Part 2: The Rise and Fall of Oscar Wilde

    11/09/2024

    Oscar Wilde, Part 2: The Rise and Fall of Oscar Wilde

    As we come to the dizzying and heartwrenching conclusion of Oscar Wilde's life story, we find him on the verge of creating a flurry of masterworks... and meeting the demon twink (do we still say demon twink?) who will be his undoing. Larry has the story, Rachel has the snappy commentary. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip

    1h 27m
  2. Oscar Wilde, Part 1: The Inevitable Oscar Wilde Episode

    10/09/2024

    Oscar Wilde, Part 1: The Inevitable Oscar Wilde Episode

    The story of Oscar Wilde weaves together many threads that have run through these episodes. Before things go really crazy in part 2, we're going to look at his life before he created his masterworks... and landed in prison. Larry has the first half of this wild, Wilde story. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip

    50 min
  3. Barbara Jordan, America's Conscience

    08/26/2024

    Barbara Jordan, America's Conscience

    Barbara Jordan was a powerhouse in American politics and a trailblazer for civil rights. She helped bring down President Nixon. President Johnson wanted her to be Vice President. President Clinton wanted her to be a Supreme Court Justice. Progressive MS and her closeted sexuality made both options impossible. Rachel has all the details. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip

    38 min
  4. Lucy Hicks Anderson Turns Up the Heat

    08/08/2024

    Lucy Hicks Anderson Turns Up the Heat

    Lucy Hicks Anderson was a businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist, madam and occasionally bootlegger who lived by her own rules, until a court-ordered medical examination made national headlines. After that, she... still kinda did. You won't believe the hilarious and pointedly human ways Lucy chose to fight back. And, did we mention she was also a famous cook? Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. If you love this episode, remember to show that love by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Learn More & Support the Show Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers Leave a Tip: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers

    31 min
  5. Octavia E. Butler: 'This Ain't It, I'm a Hermit'

    07/31/2024

    Octavia E. Butler: 'This Ain't It, I'm a Hermit'

    Octavia E. Butler was a pioneer of science fiction and a trailblazer for Afrofuturism. From her early days as a shy, introverted bookworm to becoming the first science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur "Genius" Grant, Butler's work has left an indelible mark on the literary world. She also was... anything but heterosexual? Friends claimed she was a lesbian. Butler proclaimed herself a hermit. We'll get between the covers and not under the sheets with Butler as we find out more about her life, legacy and mysterious personal life. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast If you love this episode, remember to show it by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Or, better yet, leave us a tip at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers Buy Octavia E. Butler books and support the cast: https://amzn.to/4d2LrFn Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers

    59 min
  6. Paul Bartel, Part 2: Divorced, Gay or Painter

    07/03/2024

    Paul Bartel, Part 2: Divorced, Gay or Painter

    Paul Bartel was one of the most celebrated cult movie directors and most recognizable character actors of all-time. For two and a half decades, he was the go-to choice for nebbish and pompous supporting players. In the conclusion of his life story, we'll be joined by actress and comedian Susan Saiger, a friend of Bartel who worked with him on a number of projects over the last 20 years of his life. She'll help us fill in the details and keep the story straight (so to speak). Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast The Tonopah Five trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bd9aRrLmz8 The Comic Strip Presents: Demonella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muspEMD0xxk Paul Bartel: The Life and Times, by Stephen B. Armstrong https://amzn.to/45Qcktp Death Race 2000 https://amzn.to/4cN29Im Eating Raoul (with Secret Cinema and Naughty Nurse) https://amzn.to/3VQ96RL Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills https://amzn.to/3LfOm0R If you love this episode, remember to show it by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Or, better yet, leave us a tip at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers

    58 min
  7. Paul Bartel, Part 1: 'He Should Be Standing with His Nose in a Lily'

    07/02/2024

    Paul Bartel, Part 1: 'He Should Be Standing with His Nose in a Lily'

    Paul Bartel was one of the most celebrated cult movie directors and most recognizable character actors of all-time. For two and a half decades, he was the go-to choice for nebbish and pompous supporting players. Most would be surprised to learn of the giddy peaks and harrowing valleys that helped shape his trademark dark humor. In the first half of this two-parter, we explore how those circumstances informed his personality and later work. We also talk about the first half of his career, including his work on films like Death Race 2000 and Eating Raoul. In part two, we'll be joined by hilarious and insightful actress Susan Saiger, a friend of Bartel who worked with him on a number of projects over the last 20 years of his life. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast Paul Bartel: The Life and Times, by Stephen B. Armstrong https://amzn.to/45Qcktp Death Race 2000 https://amzn.to/4cN29Im Eating Raoul (with Secret Cinema and Naughty Nurse) https://amzn.to/3VQ96RL If you love this episode, remember to show it by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Or, better yet, leave us a tip at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers

    43 min
  8. Margaret Mead, Superstar Social Scientist

    06/26/2024

    Margaret Mead, Superstar Social Scientist

    Margaret Mead upended the way people think about sex and gender. By studying Samoans up close (and possibly personal,) she realized that not every society shared the same shame and hang-ups as the rest of us. She was also a rather libertine bisexual, who had a long line of male lovers amid a quarter-century romantic relationship with her female mentor. Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. Learn More & Support the Cast Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict: The Kinship of Women https://amzn.to/4cz9v1S If you love this episode, remember to show it by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing with your friends. Or, better yet, leave us a tip at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com Instagram: @kickassqueerscast Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers

    1h 10m
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About

Kickass Queers explores the lives and achievements of notable LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. The show delves into the fascinating and often underrepresented stories of queer trailblazers, offering a mix of humor, emotion, and insightful commentary on their contributions to society. Each episode focuses on a different figure or topic. Co-host Larry Womack is a journalist with a diverse publication history, and Rachel Stuart is a Communication Studies academic focusing on Critical Intercultural Communication and LGBTQ+ identities online. Together, they bring both academic insight and engaging storytelling to the podcast​.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel Stuart; Larry Womack
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Rachel Stuart; Larry Womack
  • Show Website
    Kickass Queers