Safe Space

Emma and Hester
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A cozy corner of the internet for everything LGBTQ+ hosted by Emma and Hester. Safe Space gives a voice to the voiceless by sharing regular doses of quality queer stories, news and heartwarming anecdotes to shine a light on the fact that we've always been here 🌈 Send reviews and requests to emma@uncoveredgroup.com For collaborations and partnerships please email esme@uncoveredgroup.com **Guests are welcome on the podcast** please do get in touch if you want to join us, we are based in London, email: emma@uncoveredgroup.com Follow us on: TikTok: safe_space Instagram: safespace_vids

  1. 02/15/2024

    Ep 25: Safe Space Talks to Tiff Der about The Queer Ultimatum, Gender Expression and Self Compassion

    TW: Domestic Violence In this episode, we chatted with Queer icon Tiff Der, best known for their appearance on the Netflix show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love. A reality TV show that puts couples to the test when presented with a marriage ultimatum. We delved into their experience on the show and their relationship with Mildred. We touch upon topics of domestic violence. We also explore queer self-compassion, gender expression, and how to deal with people who don't get it. We hope you enjoy! ❤️

    54 min

  2. 11/23/2023

    Ep 24: What is Gender Math?

    This week we are exploring all things Gender and Sex from non-binary to intersex to agender. Emma explains the gender spectrum and uncovers what 'Non-Binary Math' truly means in a world of 'Girl Math' and 'Boy Math'. We take a trip around the world and uncover the different non-binary identities that exist across the globe. We hope you enjoy! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on 🏳️‍🌈 Instagram - @safespace_vids TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    33 min

  3. 11/16/2023

    Ep 23: Is 'Coming Out' a thing from the past?

    In this episode, we discuss where 'coming out' came from and how it's changed from the 1960s to the present day! Inspired by Billie Eilish's Variety Interview, we look at how Gen Z are approaching queer life, and if coming out is as important as it once was... We also delve into coming out later in life and read a special story from one of our followers ❤️ We hope you enjoy it! 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on 🏳️‍🌈 Instagram - @safespace_vids TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    23 min

  4. 11/09/2023

    Ep 22: Did Gay People REALLY Invent Poetry? (ft. Day Mattar)

    This week we explore Hester's crazy theory that the Gays actually invented Poetry! Exploring the queer coded language of poetry and ancient Gay poets of the past. We are also joined by the incredible Day Mattar, a cheeky queer poet and performer from Liverpool. Day is the co-founder of Queer Bodies poetry collective, and a facilitator of poetry workshops with various art organisations in the UK.  Day’s poems come from the body, they use poetry as a tool to explore links between the psychological and the physical, the somatic and the sensual. Day's book is available to buy here: https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page/day-mattar-springing-from-the-pews Follow Day Mattar on Instagram - @daymattarpoetry Follow Safe Space at: Instagram - @safespace_vids TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email ⁠emma@uncoveredgroup.com⁠For partnerships and collaborations email ⁠olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    38 min

  5. 10/18/2023

    Ep 21: Martin Luther King's gay best friend!

    It’s Black History Month in the UK and LGBT History Month in the US and so in this episode, we are exploring exclusively Black Queer history! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the forgotten gay heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. We share the story of Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King’s friend, and comrade who organized the March on Washington, where the greatest speech in History was delivered to 250,000 people!! We also explore the life and literature of James Baldwin, one of Hester’s favorite heroes! Who's words and bravery are just as relevant today as they ever were ❤️ Follow Krystal on Instagram - @djkrystallake TikTok - @djkrystallake Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email ⁠emma@uncoveredgroup.com⁠ For partnerships and collaborations email ⁠olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    25 min

  6. 10/10/2023

    Ep 20: How Ballroom was a Black, Latinx Queer Revolution

    To celebrate Black History Month in UK and LGBT History Month in US we are exploring exclusively Black Queer stories this week! To help us we invited a fabulous special guest Krystal Lake to explore the fascinating origins of Ballroom Culture going back to the 1870’s. As well as the moment Voguing was born and the fascinating life story of Willi Ninja! Follow Krystal on Instagram - @djkrystallakeTikTok - @djkrystallake Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids   TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.comFor partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    24 min

  7. 09/26/2023

    Ep 19: Why are people homophobic?

    In this episode, Hester takes a look at why people are homophobic and Emma delves into the history of how LGBTQ+ people have always found creative ways to survive, fight back, and resist hate. TW/ Violence. This episode comes after a surge of hate crimes in South London and across the world 😔 Our thoughts go out to the victims who have been affected by such violence. RIP O'Shea Sibley and Laura Ann Carleton 💔 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    29 min

  8. 09/19/2023

    Ep 18: Queer Cinema and Hollywood

    In this episode we're talking about Queer cinema and its history within Hollywood. We talk old Queer moments in movies and how the church and state censored them in the 20th century. 🏳️‍🌈 Follow us on Instagram - @safespace_vids 🏳️‍🌈 TikTok - @safe_space For requests and reviews email emma@uncoveredgroup.com For partnerships and collaborations email olivia@uncoveredgroup.com

    48 min
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A cozy corner of the internet for everything LGBTQ+ hosted by Emma and Hester. Safe Space gives a voice to the voiceless by sharing regular doses of quality queer stories, news and heartwarming anecdotes to shine a light on the fact that we've always been here 🌈 Send reviews and requests to emma@uncoveredgroup.com For collaborations and partnerships please email esme@uncoveredgroup.com **Guests are welcome on the podcast** please do get in touch if you want to join us, we are based in London, email: emma@uncoveredgroup.com Follow us on: TikTok: safe_space Instagram: safespace_vids

Information

  • Creator
    Emma and Hester
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma and Hester
  • Show Website
    Safe Space