Queer Icons

Matthew & Niko
  • 5.0 (8)
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Every episode, We provide a mini documentary about an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Providing background, history, and fun facts about each person. At the end of the episode we discuss how the featured person has attained icon status in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer community.

  1. 02/21/2023

    32. Angela Lansbury

    Catch up with us and then stick around to learn about the interesting life of Angela Lansbury.

    1h 21m

  2. 10/04/2022

    31. Gia Carangi

    Are sequins part of sports apparel? Find out on this episode and learn of the tragic life of Gia Carangi.

    49 min

  3. 09/25/2022

    30. Olivia Newton-John

    This episode, we cover Olivia Newton-John

    52 min

  4. 09/17/2022

    29. Keith Haring

    This week we cover the very inspirational Keith Haring. And discover a New Zealand Bicon.

    46 min

  5. 09/09/2022

    28. Klaus Nomi

    We learn about Klaus Nomi and how nothing is Matthew's fault. Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2 https://visualaids.org/blog/klaus-nomi-30-years-later https://www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/after-the-fall-remembering-klaus-nomi-30-years-later http://thenomisong.com/thefilm.htm (This website and the film itself.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/obituaries/klaus-nomi-overlooked.html https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/970-the-curious-career-of-klaus-nomi/

    47 min

  6. 08/26/2022

    27. Kate Bush

    This episode we cover the very topical Kate Bush and have a surprise guest in studio with us.  Resources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kate-Bush https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/03/kate-bush-lgbtq/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/19/kate-bush-stranger-things-running-up-that-hill/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs&ab_channel=VDVault The Kate Bush Story (2014 BBC Documentary)

    47 min

  7. 06/24/2022

    26. Queer Symbols

    Learn about many of our queer symbols and flags and even the Hankie Code!

    1h 9m

  8. 06/17/2022

    25. Lily Tomlin

    Listen to us giggle through the whole episode. This week we cover our favorite teacher with frizzy hair, Lily Tomlin. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-Tomlin https://pridesource.com/article/lily-tomlin-an-icon-unto-herself/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin_filmography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin As well as many of her movies.

    1h 1m
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Every episode, We provide a mini documentary about an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Providing background, history, and fun facts about each person. At the end of the episode we discuss how the featured person has attained icon status in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer community.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew & Niko
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthew & Niko
  • Show Website
    Queer Icons