Rainbow History Class Rainbow History Class
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The show where Rudy Jean Rigg and Hannah McElhinney teach you the queer and trans history you don’t get in school. Just remember, not everything is gay but there is gay in everything!
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011: The Fashionable History of the Binder
This week in class we're discussing the fashion forward history of the binder, an undergarment used to flatten the chest for both aesthetic and gender affirming reasons. Somehow both Jane Fonda and anime are involved. Talking points: Dog Park Drama, She Wasn't All Snake, Wearing Corsets Is A Service To The Lord, Thank You Wikipedia and Buy Some Socks.
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Detention: JoJo Siwa Invented Gay Pop Music
Hey class! This week we're bringing you an episode of Detention, the Patreon exclusive show where we leave the history books behind and chat more broadly about pop culture and things that interest us today. Today we're discussing JoJo Siwa's recent time in the spotlight. Is it possible to escape being seen as a child star unscathed and where are her friends and confidants? Things can get a little spicy in detention so make sure to listen all the way through to ensure you get the most out of the conversation. Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca" Join our FREE Discord Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.
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010: Marie Antoinette and the Secret Lesbian Society
This week in class we're discussing how Marie Antoinette and her close female friends featured in many erotic political illustrations during her time as Queen of France. Talking points: Bridgerton LARPing, Did Anyone Actually Ever Eat Cake?, Hallmark Better Watch It, Pink Pigeon Direct Messaging Service, Lesbians Have Mad Chats
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009: Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other
This week in class we're discussing how gay the wild west truly was (spoilers: it was very gay). Talking points: Dungeons and Dragons: Sex and the City Edition, Vocal Warm-ups, Vibrating with God, Leave Your Chaps at the Door and Back in New England (again).
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008: How IKEA Accidentally Made a Transgender Mascot
This week in class we're discussing how Blåhaj, a plush toy from IKEA, became a mascot for the transgender community. Talking points: Make a Menu For Yourself, I Don't Know Any South Korean Sharks, On The Edge of Extinction, Between a Rock and Shark Place, The Bed is For All
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007: J.K. Rowling’s Transgender History Fact Check
This week in class we're discussing J.K. Rowling's most recent anti-trans statement - a reply to an X / tweet where she insinuates that Nazis did not burn books on transgender knowledge and history. Talking points: J.K Rowling - Eat That!, Nazis Hate Books, Anything Can Be Sodomy If You Think About It, I Would Steal, Legal Silly Goose and Lesbians Are 'Bubies' (boo-bees). Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca" Join our Patreon and find us on Instagram and TikTok.
Customer Reviews
My favorite podcast
These two were the reason I started studying queer history, and I couldn’t be more grateful. They made a topic that can be filled with a lot of pain/loss, and make it funny without being disrespectful (not easy to do). That’s part of why I love this podcast so much. It makes it approachable for both the LGBTQIA+ community as well as anybody who wants to educate themselves.