The Queer Spectrum

Chara, Alan and Mark
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The Queer Spectrum

Exploring the complexities, diversity and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Three LGBTQ+ activists from different backgrounds invite a wide range of guests to discuss some of the lesser known, and fascinating, parts of the LGBTQ+ world, focusing on how they intersect with a diverse range of other identities such as race, neurodiversity, nationality, faith and more...

  1. 09/22/2022

    Queer Spectrum - Feminism, Bi-Trans love and Queer activism in India with Rajashree

    In this episode, we speak to Rajashree Raju, Queer activist from Kerala India who tells us her amazing story of overcoming misogyny, queerphobia and much more to support her community in India. She tells us about her amazing love story finding her husband Vihaan, a Trans activist, and how his way of seeing masculinity is challenging toxic gender roles in Indian society. Inspired by the discussion of masculinity, we the co-hosts have a chat about what masculinity and femininity mean to ...

    59 min

  2. 09/22/2022

    Queer Spectrum - Polyamory and family life with Caitlyn

    In this episode Alan speaks to the wonderful Caitlyn, a married mother who is proud of her Queer identity. To the outside world, Caitlyn might be assumed to be heteronormative, but Caitlyn lets us in on her world discussing her bisexuality as well as her and her husband's polyamorous relationship. Inspired by Caitlyn's wisdoms, the co-hosts have a chat about polyamory themselves, how they see it, what it means to them and a few of their experiences. Thank you so much for listening to our pod...

    1h 13m

  3. 09/22/2022

    Queer Spectrum - Queer chats with the co-hosts!

    Welcome back to the Queer Spectrum. It's been a while and a lot has happened since season 1. Life has been rather hectic for the co-hosts but we wanted to give you a mini-series to keep you WANTING MORE! We're delighted to have you back with us and we kick off our mini-series with a good old chat from the co-hosts. In this episode we update on what we've been up to, how our identities are constantly changing and Finley (the artist formally known as Chara) introduces their new name! Ma...

    1h 12m

  4. 04/29/2022

    Episode 10 - Being a sexually fluid, disabled Queer Palestinian with Haneen Ali

    In this episode we are joined by the amazing Haneen Ali who recounts her experiences living as a sexually fluid, disabled, Arab immigrant Palestinian Queer woman in the US. We discuss self confidence, relationships, politics and identity as we hear from Haneen's incredible life experience. We also discuss what life is like being Queer and disabled. As three co-hosts with different neuro divergences, Chara, Alan and Mark discuss the ins and outs of dealing with ADHD, Autism and OCD, and how t...

    1h 27m

  5. 04/18/2022

    Episode 9 - Queer theatre and finding community in the arts with Kim Scopes

    In this episode, Chara speaks to the wonderful LGBTQ+ actor and writer Kim Scopes. We discuss the importance of friendships as Queer people and how performance and finding community in the arts can be a haven for many of us.

    56 min

  6. 04/05/2022

    Episode 8 - Queerness, faith and spirituality with Coach Yeamah

    In this episode we explore the question of having a faith and being LGBT+. We are honoured to welcome Queer Christian Pastor Coach Yeamah who gives us all the answers about faith, love, God, spirituality and religious teaching. As always we check in with out co-hosts and hear from their diverse experiences of growing up in different kinds of backgrounds and how we approach spirituality today.

    1h 25m

  7. 03/15/2022

    Episode 7 - Transgender pansexuality and the online gaming community with Jolyne

    In this episode we talk about gender diversity and our beloved trans community. Alan speaks with Jolyne about pansexuality, being trans and finding community in the online gaming world. We discuss "it/its" pronouns, the intersection between sexuality and gender, and a whole lot more. On the Queer Spectrum, we love to hear all about the unique and wonderful variety of human experience. That's why it is such an honour to have Jolyne share its story with us. We can't wait for you to listen...

    1h 5m

  8. 02/27/2022

    Episode 6 - LGBT+ sex education and health with "Sex Ed Shouldn't Suck!"

    Sex education is important for everyone, especially for LGBT+ people. Often it’s woefully inadequate. In this episode Chara, Mark and Alan discuss their experiences of sex ed when they were growing up and what they wish it had included. Then Chara interviews Jen McPhail and Kaylee Moser from the “Sex Ed Shouldn’t Suck” podcast.

    1h 1m
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Exploring the complexities, diversity and less represented parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Three LGBTQ+ activists from different backgrounds invite a wide range of guests to discuss some of the lesser known, and fascinating, parts of the LGBTQ+ world, focusing on how they intersect with a diverse range of other identities such as race, neurodiversity, nationality, faith and more...

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  • Creator
    Chara, Alan and Mark
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Queer Spectrum
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    The Queer Spectrum

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