qMeet NL

qMeet NL

Exploring queer life and community in The Netherlands - from news to nightlife. This is your weekly dose of news, culture, and community. We explore the latest happenings and get you ready for all the best events, including everything you need to know about meetups organized by qMeetNL.

  1. Discrimination on the workfloor

    4D AGO

    Discrimination on the workfloor

    Healthcare workers face a unique "dual burden" of discrimination—not just from colleagues and supervisors, but from the very patients they're trying to help. In this episode, Victor and Sarah dive into new research showing that nearly half of workplace discrimination in healthcare comes from patients, creating compounding harm for LGBTQIA+ professionals.

    11 min
  2. 25 years equal marriage

    JAN 29

    25 years equal marriage

    Dutch LGBT History, ep. 1 Twenty-five years ago, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to open civil marriage to same-sex couples. It was not a sudden revolution, but the culmination of a uniquely patient and pragmatic strategy forged over decades of activism. This episode revisits that historic midnight ceremony and uncovers the long, step-by-step journey that created a blueprint for equality movements around the world.

    13 min
  3. The Books Preview Of 2026

    JAN 19

    The Books Preview Of 2026

    Time to get literary as we dive into our most anticipated queer books of the coming year. We're celebrating the incredible range of stories heading our way, from the final chapter for a beloved graphic novel couple to a powerful, defiant new edition of a famously banned book. Whether you're seeking a cozy fantasy quest, a historical romance in a ducal manor, or a wild sapphic space opera, the future of queer literature is looking wonderfully boundless and unapologetic.

    14 min
  4. Help Us Pick a Charity to Spotlight

    JAN 18

    Help Us Pick a Charity to Spotlight

    The Queer Meet Podcast has signed up to be part of Podcasthon 2026, and we'd love for you to get involved. During Podcasthon Week, which runs from March 14-20, 2026, we'll be releasing a special episode dedicated to anonprofit organization in the Netherlands. Help us choose! Tell us which charities you consider important for the queer comunnity. More about Podcasthon 2026: https://podcasthon.org/

    3 min
  5. Coming up on TV in 2026

    JAN 12

    Coming up on TV in 2026

    Get your watchlist ready, because 2026 is a massive year for queer television. We dive into the new, returning, and final seasons you can't miss, from Ryan Murphy's new horror series The Beauty to the highly-anticipated queer storylines in Bridgerton. Prepare for a full breakdown of the year's must-see TV, including the emotional farewells to fan-favorites like Good Omens and Euphoria.

    13 min
  6. The Queer Films We Can't Wait For in 2026

    JAN 5

    The Queer Films We Can't Wait For in 2026

    Welcome to 2026! We're kicking off the new year by diving into the incredible slate of queer films headed to a cinema near you. From epic pop melodramas and spooky summer camp slashers to vital, overlooked histories, the future of queer storytelling on screen is bigger, messier, and more exciting than ever. Join us as we celebrate the cinematic feast that awaits and explore why we're no longer just a niche.

    12 min
  7. The Best Queer Film, TV & Books of 2025

    12/11/2025

    The Best Queer Film, TV & Books of 2025

    Time to get cozy and talk about the stories that moved us this year. Victor and Sarah are sharing their highlights from a vibrant 2025 in queer books, television, and film. They get into it all — the stories that made them laugh, the ones that broke their hearts in the best way, and the vivid new worlds they couldn't stop thinking about long after the credits rolled. For the music - head to https://www.qmeet.nl/news/67/queer-music-in-2025

    17 min
  8. Looking back at 2025

    12/05/2025

    Looking back at 2025

    2025 was a year of whiplash. Join Victor and Sarah as they navigate the sharp global divide between historic victories and crushing setbacks. From the shifting political tides in The Hague to the polarization splitting the US and Eastern Europe, discover how the "Queer Compass" is spinning in a changing world—and why the fight for visibility is far from over.

    10 min
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Exploring queer life and community in The Netherlands - from news to nightlife. This is your weekly dose of news, culture, and community. We explore the latest happenings and get you ready for all the best events, including everything you need to know about meetups organized by qMeetNL.

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  • Creator
    qMeet NL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © qMeet NL
  • Show Website
    qMeet NL