Queer 101

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Hosted by LGBTQ+ activist and world-renowned entertainer Miss Peppermint, alongside celebrated queer historian and author Hugh Ryan, this podcast is your weekly deep dive into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and extraordinary individuals who shaped LGBTQ+ history.Each episode, Pep and Hugh unravel the struggles, celebrate the triumphs, and explore the cultural revolutions that have defined queer identities throughout time. With heart, humor, and a dash of glamor, they guide you through centuries of rich, vibrant LGBTQ+ legacy.Whether you’re here to honor the past, better understand the present, or ignite change for the future, Queer 101 is your direct line to the stories that matter most.

  1. 4일 전

    Power, Sex & Silence in the Epstein Era: Who Actually Gets Held Accountable?

    This week on Queer 101, Hugh (my resident historian-in-chief) and I are back in our Sister Outsider era — and baby, we are not keeping it cute. We pick up where we left off with Audre Lorde and the idea of the erotic as power — not shame, not scandal, not something to clutch pearls over — but something potentially liberating. And from there? Oh, we go there. Using the reactions to Heated Rivalry (yes, that one 👀) and the very real experiences of trans women being fetishized, we unpack how the Overton window around sexuality, morality, and public accountability has shifted since the 1970s. Because let’s be honest — what’s considered “scandalous” today feels wildly inconsistent. We talk about: The gap between puritanical moral outrage and the lack of consequences for powerful men named in the Epstein filesHow accountability seems to depend on which political team you’re onWhy conspiracy movements like QAnon thrive during economic anxietyAnd how scapegoating marginalized communities becomes a convenient distractionSpoiler: neither political party is fully meeting the moment. And “just vote harder” is not a complete strategy. We get into what I call “bearable fascism,” why electoral politics alone won’t save us, and how Audre Lorde’s insistence on rejecting silence, shame, and respectability politics feels more urgent than ever. For me, this episode is about remembering that organizing matters. Community matters. Your internal compass matters. And survival under oppression requires more than vibes — it requires intention. New episodes drop every Tuesday, and if you want to see my face while I get fired up, the full video version is on my YouTube channel. Come join the conversation. Bring your brain. And maybe a highlighter. Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at: questions@queer101podcast.com

    28분

  2. 2월 10일

    The Erotic Is Power: Queer Desire Is Revolutionary

    On this episode of Queer 101, Hugh Ryan and I are not tiptoeing around queer history — we’re diving straight in. We’re talking about why queer literature still matters, why Audre Lorde remains required reading, and why the erotic is way more than what people are comfortable admitting. Lorde taught us that the erotic is power. Period. Not something shameful. Not something to be watered down. And definitely not something to be controlled by people who benefit from our silence. We get into how desire can be liberating, how fetishization shows up when power is uneven, and why marginalized bodies are so often desired and disciplined at the same time. From there, we fast‑forward to today and take a sharp look at how queer relationships are being packaged in mainstream media. Using Heated Rivalry as our case study, we break down what actually feels erotic, what feels performative, and why authenticity still makes people nervous. We also talk sports, visibility, and courage — giving flowers to openly gay Olympian Connor McDermott‑Mostowy and reminding athletes everywhere that allyship isn’t passive. If you’re on a team, you’re responsible for the culture. This episode is sexy, smart, political, and personal — because queer desire has always been revolutionary, whether people were ready for it or not. Listen closely. This one has a bit of a bite. Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at:

    43분

  3. 1월 27일

    Silence Won’t Save Us: Audre Lorde and the Fight for Trans Lives

    Hey y’all, it’s  Peppermint — and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are doing what queer people have always done best: connecting history to the mess we’re living in right now. We start with Audre Lorde’s Sister Outsider — newly reissued, still devastatingly relevant, and frankly doing laps around half the conversations happening today. Audre wasn’t here for respectability politics, and neither are we. Then I take you inside the Supreme Court, where I recently sat through hearings on trans athletes in sports. Yes, I was in the room. Yes, it was as wild — and revealing — as you’d imagine. We talk about how these cases aren’t really about sports at all, but about power, control, and who gets to exist comfortably in public life. We get into the systemic targeting of trans people, how anti‑trans legislation doesn’t just hurt trans folks (spoiler: cis women are already catching the backlash), and why bodily autonomy is always the first thing up for debate when fear runs the show. Along the way, we pull in feminist history, revolutionary poets, and Audre Lorde’s timeless reminder that silence does not protect us — it just protects the systems hurting us. This episode is about intersectionality, resistance, and speaking up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Especially when it’s uncomfortable. Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at: questions@queer101podcast.com

    42분

  4. 1월 20일

    Hidden Queer History of Hollywood: Closets, Coding, and Power

    Hey y’all—it’s me, Peppermint 💅🏽 and welcome back to Queer 101. In this episode, I’m joined by my partner in queer crime, Hugh the Historian, and honey… we are digging deep. Like “Hollywood secrets buried under a studio lot” deep. We dive into the shadowy, fascinating, and sometimes infuriating hidden histories of queer culture—especially in old Hollywood, where being LGBTQ+ was very much a don’t ask, don’t exist situation. We unpack Michael Kresky’s book Sick and Dirty, which chronicles a time when queer folks were everywhere in the industry… just not allowed to be seen. Closets had closets, okay? From there, we spill the tea on queer coding in film—how villains, side characters, and “odd” personalities were often the only places queer energy was allowed to live onscreen. Hugh breaks it down historically while I’m sitting there like, “Wait… so that’s why every fabulous villain felt a little too familiar?” We also get into the real power players—the closeted figures who wielded enormous influence while benefiting from systems that oppressed the very community they were part of. Yes, we’re talking Roy Cohn, Liz Smith, and the complicated, messy reality of survival, power, and exploitation in systems that weren’t built for us. And listen, this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s about how culture, politics, and power all intertwine, and how queer people have always been navigating that web, whether out loud or in the shadows. We reflect on how oppression works systemically, how visibility can be both dangerous and revolutionary, and why understanding this history matters right now. So buckle up, grab your popcorn, and get ready to learn, laugh, and maybe side‑eye Hollywood just a little harder. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Queer 10101:03 Queer Coding: The Subtext Was Loud05:35 Why So Many Villains Felt… Familiar10:53 Closets, Power, and Complicity15:08 Systems of Oppression & Queer Survival22:17 Final Thoughts, Community Love & Birthday Vibes Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at: questions@queer101podcast.com

    26분

  5. 1월 13일

    Scar, Ursula, and the Queer History of Disney, Hollywood & Pop Culture

    Hey y’all, it’s me Peppermint 💋 and welcome back to Queer 101! This episode is one of those “once you see it, you can’t unsee it” conversations—because we’re talking all about queer coding in pop culture. And yes… it’s been happening forever. This week Hugh Ryan, and I break down how queerness has been sneaking into movies, books, and TV for decades—especially back when being openly queer was a hard no thanks to censorship, moral panics, and a whole lot of pearl‑clutching. So what did creators do? Oh, they got creative. We get into Hollywood history and how queerness was often hidden in plain sight through gestures, voices, fashion, and vibes. Then we jump straight into Disney, because let’s be honest—the villains were serving. From Scar’s theatrical drama in The Lion King to Ursula’s larger‑than‑life fabulousness in The Little Mermaid, we talk about why so many of us clocked those characters immediately—even as kids. But it’s not just about being queer-coded; we also unpack how queerness and racial coding often overlapped, reinforcing stereotypes and shaping how audiences understood “otherness.” It’s layered, it’s complicated, and yes—it had real cultural consequences. We also look beyond film into literature, where queerness has long lived between the lines, and we ask the big question: now that we can be more open, why are we still relying on subtext? By the end, Hugh and I share our hopes for a future where queer characters don’t have to hide in villains, metaphors, or side‑eyes—and where authenticity doesn’t require decoding. And of course, we want to hear from you, so I invite you to share your thoughts, your favorite coded characters, and what you want us to tackle next on Queer 101. Because if the subtext was loud back then? Baby, the text deserves a microphone now. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Queer 10101:09 How Hollywood Learned to Code Queerness03:38 Disney Villains: The Real Gay Icons07:11 How Queer Coding Shaped Culture10:19 Race, Queerness & “Otherness”17:44 Queer Stories Between the Lines29:06 Imagining a Future Without Coding29:46 Final Thoughts & Call to Action Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at: questions@queer101podcast.comScar, Ursula, and the Queer History of Disney, Hollywood & Pop Culture

    32분

  6. 1월 6일

    Queer Coding, Then, Now & Still!

    Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint, and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are ringing in the New Year the only way we know how: chatty, curious, and a little bit queerly chaotic. We kick things off swapping New Year’s stories — who rested, who partied, who intended to journal but absolutely did not — and then get into the real question: Do queer people even do resolutions the same way? (Spoiler: yes, but gayer.) From there, we dive headfirst into one of my favorite topics: queer coding in the media — aka all the gay stuff they didn’t teach us in school but definitely snuck into movies anyway. I get especially excited talking about Michael Koresky’s book Sick and Dirty, which peels back the glittery curtain on Hollywood from the 1930s–60s and shows how queer creators and characters survived under censorship by being clever, coded, and just a little scandalous. Of course, we don’t stay in the past too long. We also discuss modern queer media, from buzzy shows like Heated Rivalry to the current state of queer visibility on TV. What’s working? What feels forced? And what makes us scream “FINALLY!” at our screens? We also get real for a moment about the political climate and why representation still matters — especially when queer stories are often the first to be questioned, cut, or “rebranded.” But don’t worry, we balance the heaviness with joy, laughter, and personal reflections on the queer-coded characters that helped shape us before we even had the words for ourselves. Before we wrap, we invite you into the conversation: 💬 What queer-coded characters did you clock way before everyone else? 📚 What should we read or watch next? 📺 What makes queer representation feel authentic to you? Come for the media analysis, stay for the laughs, and leave knowing you’re part of a long, fabulous lineage of queer storytelling.

    41분

  7. 2025. 12. 30.

    New Year, Queer Power & Community: Peppermint and Hugh’s Thoughts on 2026

    New year, fresh vibes, same big conversations — but with hope, glitter, and a little more wiggle room. Hugh and I chat about power, belonging, and what happens when queer folks stop waiting for a seat at the table and just build a better party. Yes, we talk history. Yes, we talk growth. But mostly we’re talking about finding your people, making room for each other, and stepping into the new year knowing we’re stronger (and cuter) together. Rolling into this next chapter with community, curiosity, and a whole lot of optimism. Cheers to what’s coming. Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year.  Follow us at: @peppermint246 @hughoryan Write to us at: questions@queer101podcast.com

    29분

  8. 2025. 12. 23.

    Peppermint & Hugh’s Holiday Survival Guide: How to Make Your Holidays Queer

    Hey y’all,  grab your cocoa and your cutest fuzzy socks because this episode of Queer 101 is basically a queer holiday special—with me, Peppermint, serving yuletide realness and Hugh the Historian sprinkling in the facts like he’s the Mariah Carey of academia. We’re talking all things queer holidays: the traditions we made up, the ones we borrowed, and the ones we refuse to participate in (sorry, straight people—your office Secret Santa is chaotic). I share how I make Christmas deliciously queer, fabulously meaningful, and just messy enough to feel authentic. We also get real about holiday loneliness, chosen family magic, and how to slay gift‑giving without selling your kidneys to afford it. Yes, we answer your listener questions—yes, they are adorable—and yes, I absolutely go on a tangent about Cher and queer holiday culture because… would it even be Queer 101 if I didn’t? We dream up a Christmas‑themed gay bar (someone please fund this), talk stocking traditions, tea obsessions, the perfect Christmas Eve gifts, and the joy of giving back to LGBTQ+ orgs during the season that’s supposed to be about love, not capitalism. Think of this episode as your queer holiday survival guide—with jokes, nostalgia, community love, and just enough peppermint spice to keep things interesting. Your peppermint‑flavored timestamps: • 00:00 — Welcome to Queer 101: Holiday Edition  • 01:06 — Holiday Reflections & Queer Spaces (bring on the glitter)  • 01:52 — Our Family Traditions & Pep’s Christmas Prep  • 06:30 — Volunteering & Community Love  • 08:51 — Cher: Patron Saint of Queer Christmas  • 15:45 — Navigating Holiday Drama (’tis the season!)  • 19:34 — Non‑Traditional Holiday Movies We Actually Watch  • 20:54 — Peppermint’s Holiday Love Letter  • 22:16 — Sip, Sip, Gay: Supporting the Community with Moody Teas  • 22:34 — Tea Enthusiasm (wild, chaotic, joyful)  • 22:45 — Perfect Christmas Eve Gifts  • 23:09 — Our Dream: A Christmas‑Themed Gay Bar  • 25:28 — Stockings, Traditions & Fabulous Nonsense  • 30:01 — Listener Qs: Queer‑Inclusive Traditions  • 30:54 — Listener Qs: Holiday Loneliness  • 34:07 — Listener Qs: Meaningful Gift‑Giving  • 36:15 — Listener Qs: Supporting LGBTQ+ Organizations  • 37:54 — Wrapping Up the Year with Love & Lip Gloss Click here and get 10% off  Peppemints Trancendence Tea  Click here to pre-order Hugh’s new book “My Bad” Follow us at: @peppermint247@hughoryan@pridehousemediaWrite to us at: questions@queer101podcast.com

    41분
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Hosted by LGBTQ+ activist and world-renowned entertainer Miss Peppermint, alongside celebrated queer historian and author Hugh Ryan, this podcast is your weekly deep dive into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and extraordinary individuals who shaped LGBTQ+ history.Each episode, Pep and Hugh unravel the struggles, celebrate the triumphs, and explore the cultural revolutions that have defined queer identities throughout time. With heart, humor, and a dash of glamor, they guide you through centuries of rich, vibrant LGBTQ+ legacy.Whether you’re here to honor the past, better understand the present, or ignite change for the future, Queer 101 is your direct line to the stories that matter most.

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