Historians have long applied a straight, cis narrative to the past because for most of human existence queer terminology has been very limited. In Gay or Nay we attempt to right this wrong by discussing pre-Stonewall historical figures who have queer stories associated with them and discuss where they might have fallen on the gender identity and sexual orientation spectrums today.
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Hosted by Rebecca Marquardt.
Produced by Emily Anderson. Music by Joanna Burns. Edited by Dean Beckwith. Episodes available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. |
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EPISODES
S1E2: Frances Willard - September 17, 2020
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CELESTE PECHOUS joins us for a chat about FRANCES WILLARD (1839-1898), an educator, revolutionary feminist, social welfare hero and maybe-queer icon. Are you a woman who can vote? "Frank" Willard helped with that. Are you studying social work in school? You will learn about her programs. Have you used a water fountain lately? Give props to Frances.
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Celeste Pechous is a genuine ray of sunshine and is best known for bringing her charm to Showtime's Work in Progress as Campbell, Abby's best friend. On top of her seemingly endless list of film and TV credits she's a long-time improviser and teacher, painter, and lover of dogs. You may have seen her pop up in Upload, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Sharp Objects, Masters of Sex, and Workaholics, and if you're not keeping up with her pet portraits online, why even be online?
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S1E1: Bessie Smith - July 27, 2020
DESI WATERS joins us for a conversation about BESSIE SMITH (1894-1937), the "Empress of Blues." Bessie was once the highest-paid touring artist in the US and released 28 singles her first year as a recording artist. She was also known to carry on affairs with her chorus girls, she enjoyed a nice buffet flat party, and she surprised her second husband by bringing home a newly-adopted son.
Desi Waters is an actor, singer, writer, and director. Her favorite roles include: Mrs. Corry in Mary Poppins, Mabel in Fame: The Musical, The Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, Mariya in Uncle Vanya, and as a vocalist for President Clinton’s Birthday Celebration at Radio City Music Hall. TV credits include The Big Help for Nickelodeon, Broad City, CityKids, Grave Mysteries, Power, and The Blacklist. In 2019 she took on the role and responsibility of being a mom.
Read the Transcript or listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and support us on Patreon to get involved behind the scenes.
CW: Sex and violence.
We reference an interview with Ruby Walker which you can listen to on Spotify or iTunes (the clip we play for Desi is, "Life on the Road, I" from 6:58 - 8:47).
Read the Transcript or listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and support us on Patreon to get involved behind the scenes.
CW: Sex and violence.
We reference an interview with Ruby Walker which you can listen to on Spotify or iTunes (the clip we play for Desi is, "Life on the Road, I" from 6:58 - 8:47).