22 episodes

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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    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 16 Ratings

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!

    The Problematic Daddy of Modern Occultism: Part One

    The Problematic Daddy of Modern Occultism: Part One

    With a penchant for poetry and mountaineering, how did he earn the title of the 'most wickedest man in the world'? We deep dive into the SEVERE twists and turns of the the life of Aleister Crowley, the founder of modern occultism. Talking points: I Checked The Map And I've Been There, 1 in 5 Sharehouses, Thank God He Didn't Have A Ukulele,  It's Magik not Magic and Cod Piece Victory 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.

    • 48 min
    A Big Bi-ography

    A Big Bi-ography

    Bisexuality has been famously described as being the 'layover on the way to Gaytown', but is it? We dive deep into the term's history and get (bi)curious about how bisexuality has been portrayed in the media and pop culture. Talking points: Honorary Brat, First Second and Third Base, Justice for Roommates, Gender: The Directors Cut and Birth of The Metrosexual 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.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Celebrity Cancel Culture and the Dramatic Downfall of Oscar Wilde

    Celebrity Cancel Culture and the Dramatic Downfall of Oscar Wilde

    What's the most dramatic thing your father-in-law has done in an attempt to break up your relationship? We bet they didn't do what Oscar Wilde's did! Talking points: Defamation is Just Gossip That's True, Never Go Back For Your Hat, Just A Small Town Boy, Sounds Like a Dog and It's A Calling Card. 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.

    • 1 hr
    Are 'Girl' and 'Boy' Gendered Terms?

    Are 'Girl' and 'Boy' Gendered Terms?

    Are there sub genres of gender? If so, what are they? Hannah shares why she feels uncomfortable being called a woman and Rudy offers unsolicited gender therapy. 
    Detention is the Patreon exclusive show where we leave the history books behind and chat more broadly about pop culture and things that interest us today. Things can get a little spicy, 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.

    • 24 min
    How to Speak Gay: Part 2

    How to Speak Gay: Part 2

    This week in class we're discussing part 2 of why queer folk talk the way they do. We dive into 1980s ball culture and share history of the C word. So yes, there is a language warning! Talking points: Slaying in the Medieval Way, Dumpster Fires Are Real, Serving CEO Realness, Drag Confessions and Does This Make Me a Boomer? 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.

    • 50 min
    How to Speak Gay: Part 1

    How to Speak Gay: Part 1

    This week in class we're discussing why queer folk talk the way they do. From what we say and how we say it to WHY we talk the way we do. This is part one of the deep dive. Talking points: Hannah's TV Debut, Chappell Roan is Mother, The Horse Says Hay, Lisps Ahoy, Vocal Nodules and France DanceThank 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.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

rach1836 ,

This podcast is just perfect

Perfect blend of feeling like I’m hanging w friends, learning, and having fun! I can’t wait to hear future episodes and am so thankful for this pod

Misao Harada ,

LOVE

Love the extremely educational but still playful way this podcast explores history through a queer perspective! As a queer person who loves history it’s so lovely to see myself represented in a way I never did in school

jakobthepanda ,

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.

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