The Queer Pridecast

A Writer from Manila
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Unfiltered thoughts on pressing issues from the queer community and our allies from the Philippines and the world

  1. Will Meetmarket Usher the End of Grindr's Dominance?, with Meetmarket Founder @donjackoghue

    Jun 25

    Will Meetmarket Usher the End of Grindr's Dominance?, with Meetmarket Founder @donjackoghue

    If you’ve spent any time on modern gay dating apps, you already know the feeling: the endless scrolling, the targeted ads, and the creeping suspicion that your digital social life has been entirely co-opted by corporate shareholders. On this episode of The Queer Pridecast, we talk about how the online spaces we use to meet, talk, and build community have been bought up by venture capital—and what it takes to reclaim them. Our guest is @donjackoghue (Calum Bowden), a Berlin-based anthropologist, tech researcher, and the founder of Meetmarket. Billed as a direct challenge to the dominance of platforms like Grindr and Sniffies, Meetmarket wants to radically rethink the business of digital intimacy. @donjackoghue sits down with us to explain the "gentrification of queer platforms," how the VC startup model inevitably leads to the "enshittification" of the user experience, and why ethical tech doesn't have to be boring. Episode Chapters: 00:00:05 - The gentrification of queer platforms and the venture capital trap 00:04:11 - What is "Steward Ownership" and how does it protect the app from corporate sellouts? 00:06:51 - Building an ad-free experience with community-driven paywalls 00:08:25 - How studying anthropology helps design better tech for human needs 00:11:34 - Why standard apps are designed like slot machines to keep you hooked (and insecure) 00:15:52 - Decentralization, on-device encryption, and protecting queer users from surveillance 00:20:08 - Expanding digital intimacy: Bridging sex, flirting, and platonic chats 00:23:08 - Ditching bots and spam with peer-to-peer verification 00:25:34 - Making the app globally inclusive 00:29:15 - So... is the ultimate goal to take Grindr down? Follow The Queer Pridecast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerpridecast

    30 min
  2. Will Meetmarket Usher the End of Grindr’s Dominance?, with MeetMarket founder @donjackoghue (Calum Bowden)

    Jun 24

    Will Meetmarket Usher the End of Grindr’s Dominance?, with MeetMarket founder @donjackoghue (Calum Bowden)

    If you’ve spent any time on modern gay dating apps, you already know the feeling: the endless scrolling, the targeted ads, and the creeping suspicion that your digital social life has been entirely co-opted by corporate shareholders. On this episode of The Queer Pridecast, we talk about how the online spaces we use to meet, talk, and build community have been bought up by venture capital—and what it takes to reclaim them. Our guest is @donjackoghue (Calum Bowden), a Berlin-based anthropologist, tech researcher, and the founder of Meetmarket. Billed as a direct challenge to the dominance of platforms like Grindr and Sniffies, Meetmarket wants to radically rethink the business of digital intimacy. @donjackoghue sits down with us to explain the "gentrification of queer platforms," how the VC startup model inevitably leads to the "enshittification" of the user experience, and why ethical tech doesn't have to be boring. Episode Chapters: 00:00:05 - The gentrification of queer platforms and the venture capital trap 00:04:11 - What is "Steward Ownership" and how does it protect the app from corporate sellouts? 00:06:51 - Building an ad-free experience with community-driven paywalls 00:08:25 - How studying anthropology helps design better tech for human needs 00:11:34 - Why standard apps are designed like slot machines to keep you hooked (and insecure) 00:15:52 - Decentralization, on-device encryption, and protecting queer users from surveillance 00:20:08 - Expanding digital intimacy: Bridging sex, flirting, and platonic chats 00:23:08 - Ditching bots and spam with peer-to-peer verification 00:25:34 - Making the app globally inclusive 00:29:15 - So... is the ultimate goal to take Grindr down? Follow The Queer Pridecast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerpridecast

    30 min
  3. Why is Transitioning a Challenge for Trans Filipinos?, with Dr. Deano Reyes

    Jun 4

    Why is Transitioning a Challenge for Trans Filipinos?, with Dr. Deano Reyes

    In celebration of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia), a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and bodily autonomy, we sat down with Doctor Deano Reyes, the physician who oversaw the medical transition of international drag performer Marina Summers. As the medical director of Hara Clinic, a holistic gender and sexual health clinic, his work focuses strongly on transgender care through gender-affirming hormone therapy. In this episode, he discusses the challenges transgender Filipinos face today - from how some of them are forced to start DIY hormones because traditional medical spaces harbor prejudice, to the lack of standardized guidelines to care for trans people in the country. Episode Chapters & Timestamps: ⁠00:00:05⁠ - Introduction: The evolution of transgender healthcare in the Philippines. ⁠00:01:14⁠ - Navigating gender-affirming care and coordinating transitions for high-performance artists like Marina Summers. ⁠ 00:03:00⁠ - Why routine safety monitoring (checking CBC, liver, and kidney function) is actually more critical than the hormones themselves. ⁠00:06:00⁠ - The harsh reality of DIY hormone therapy and the barriers that force individuals into self-directed care. ⁠00:07:39⁠ - Discussing WPATH's informed consent model and why mandatory psychological clearances act as harmful barriers. ⁠00:10:37⁠ - Hara Clinic's strict approach to adolescent care, the age 15 cut-off, and the absolute requirement for parental consent. ⁠ 00:11:31⁠ - The crucial role of extensive family counseling to help parents process and navigate their child's transition. ⁠00:19:23⁠ - The systemic lack of legal recognition and standardized medical guidelines for transgender individuals in the Philippines. ⁠ 00:20:47⁠ - Discrimination in traditional healthcare: Misgendering, prejudice, and doctors citing religious beliefs to deny basic care. ⁠ 00:23:51⁠ - How the recent pull-out of US AIDS funding has severely impacted local transgender health advocacy and slowed down NGO efforts. Follow The Queer Pridecast on social media: Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast⁠ Tiktok: ⁠tiktok.com/@thequeerpridecast⁠ ⁠#TheQueerPridecast⁠ ⁠#IDAHOBIT⁠ ⁠#TransHealthcare⁠ ⁠#TransRights⁠ ⁠#LGBTQPhilippines⁠ ⁠#QueerPH⁠ ⁠#MarinaSummers⁠ ⁠#GenderAffirmingCare⁠ ⁠#HarahClinic⁠ ⁠#TransgenderHealth⁠ ⁠#InclusiveHealth⁠ ⁠#LGBTQIA

    29 min
  4. Why is Transitioning a Challenge for Trans Filipinos?, with Dr. Deano Reyes

    May 16

    Why is Transitioning a Challenge for Trans Filipinos?, with Dr. Deano Reyes

    In celebration of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia), a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and bodily autonomy, we sat down with Doctor Deano Reyes, the physician who oversaw the medical transition of international drag performer Marina Summers. As the medical director of Hara Clinic, a holistic gender and sexual health clinic, his work focuses strongly on transgender care through gender-affirming hormone therapy. In this episode, he discusses the challenges transgender Filipinos face today - from how some of them are forced to start DIY hormones because traditional medical spaces harbor prejudice, to the lack of standardized guidelines to care for trans people in the country. Episode Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00:05 - Introduction: The evolution of transgender healthcare in the Philippines. 00:01:14 - Navigating gender-affirming care and coordinating transitions for high-performance artists like Marina Summers. 00:03:00 - Why routine safety monitoring (checking CBC, liver, and kidney function) is actually more critical than the hormones themselves. 00:06:00 - The harsh reality of DIY hormone therapy and the barriers that force individuals into self-directed care. 00:07:39 - Discussing WPATH's informed consent model and why mandatory psychological clearances act as harmful barriers. 00:10:37 - Hara Clinic's strict approach to adolescent care, the age 15 cut-off, and the absolute requirement for parental consent. 00:11:31 - The crucial role of extensive family counseling to help parents process and navigate their child's transition. 00:19:23 - The systemic lack of legal recognition and standardized medical guidelines for transgender individuals in the Philippines. 00:20:47 - Discrimination in traditional healthcare: Misgendering, prejudice, and doctors citing religious beliefs to deny basic care. 00:23:51 - How the recent pull-out of US AIDS funding has severely impacted local transgender health advocacy and slowed down NGO efforts. Follow The Queer Pridecast on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast Tiktok: tiktok.com/@thequeerpridecast #TheQueerPridecast #IDAHOBIT #TransHealthcare #TransRights #LGBTQPhilippines #QueerPH #MarinaSummers #GenderAffirmingCare #HarahClinic #TransgenderHealth #InclusiveHealth #LGBTQIA

    29 min
  5. How Do We Learn to Love Our Bodies?, With Certified Strength Training Coach Maksims Visnakovs

    Mar 14

    How Do We Learn to Love Our Bodies?, With Certified Strength Training Coach Maksims Visnakovs

    For many in the queer community, navigating the fitness world can feel like walking a tightrope between the desire to genuinely feel good and the immense pressure to look a very specific way. In this episode of "The Queer Pridecast", we had a chat with New York City-based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach Maksims Vishnakovs to untangle the complexities of gay body image, inclusive fitness, and sustainable health.Transitioning from a stressful corporate job to the fitness industry during the pandemic, Maksims brings a refreshingly grounded, science-based perspective to a space often clouded by polarized and unhelpful influencer advice. Eschewing the traditional "drill sergeant" mentality, he focuses instead on client education, dismantling toxic aesthetic standards, and fostering a genuinely safe, non-objectifying environment.Episode Chapters:00:03:01 – The Reality of "Goal Bodies"00:08:02 – Navigating Body Dysmorphia00:10:32 – Cultivating a Safe Space00:16:42 – The Art of Aging Well00:19:10 – Thriving as a Vegan Lifter

    24 min
  6. How Do We Learn to Love Our Bodies?, With Certified Strength Training Coach Maksims Visnakovs

    Mar 12

    How Do We Learn to Love Our Bodies?, With Certified Strength Training Coach Maksims Visnakovs

    For many in the queer community, navigating the fitness world can feel like walking a tightrope between the desire to genuinely feel good and the immense pressure to look a very specific way. In this episode of "The Queer Pridecast", we had a chat with New York City-based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach Maksims Vishnakovs to untangle the complexities of gay body image, inclusive fitness, and sustainable health. Transitioning from a stressful corporate job to the fitness industry during the pandemic, Maksims brings a refreshingly grounded, science-based perspective to a space often clouded by polarized and unhelpful influencer advice. Eschewing the traditional "drill sergeant" mentality, he focuses instead on client education, dismantling toxic aesthetic standards, and fostering a genuinely safe, non-objectifying environment. Episode Chapters: 00:03:01 – The Reality of "Goal Bodies" 00:08:02 – Navigating Body Dysmorphia 00:10:32 – Cultivating a Safe Space 00:16:42 – The Art of Aging Well 00:19:10 – Thriving as a Vegan Lifter

    24 min
  7. COP30 & The Fight for Queer Visibility in Climate Action, with Jefferson Estela

    Jan 17

    COP30 & The Fight for Queer Visibility in Climate Action, with Jefferson Estela

    In this episode of The Queer Pridecast, we are joined by Jefferson Estela, a climate activist and member of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Jep takes us inside COP30 in Belém, Brazil, sharing his firsthand experience as a queer delegate fighting for representation on the global stage. We discuss the historic formation of the Queer Intersectionalities working group and the fierce negotiations to keep "gender" and diverse identities in official climate texts, despite pushback from conservative nations. Jep also highlights why specific language matters—sharing powerful examples from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) where vague terms like "family" excluded queer couples from vital aid. Join us as we explore why climate justice must be intersectional and how the queer community is taking up space to ensure no one is left behind. Follow The Queer Pridecast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast

    28 min
  8. COP30 & The Fight for Queer Visibility in Climate Action, with Jefferson Estela

    Jan 16

    COP30 & The Fight for Queer Visibility in Climate Action, with Jefferson Estela

    In this episode of The Queer Pridecast, we are joined by Jefferson Estela, a climate activist and member of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Jep takes us inside COP30 in Belém, Brazil, sharing his firsthand experience as a queer delegate fighting for representation on the global stage. We discuss the historic formation of the Queer Intersectionalities working group and the fierce negotiations to keep "gender" and diverse identities in official climate texts, despite pushback from conservative nations. Jep also highlights why specific language matters—sharing powerful examples from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) where vague terms like "family" excluded queer couples from vital aid. Join us as we explore why climate justice must be intersectional and how the queer community is taking up space to ensure no one is left behind. Follow The Queer Pridecast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecast #TheQueerPridecast #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtpodcast #queerpodcast #COP30 #ClimateJustice #QueerRights #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism

    28 min
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Unfiltered thoughts on pressing issues from the queer community and our allies from the Philippines and the world

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  • Creator
    A Writer from Manila
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © A Writer from Manila
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    The Queer Pridecast