Dear Queer,

Dear Queer,

Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth

Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
34%
Hosting
feeds.castos.com

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About This Podcast

A Podcast for your queer stories, questions & advice you wish your younger self had or you need right now. Hosted by Alena Papayanis and Produced by Lauren Hogarth

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Recent Episodes

Hanlan’s to Here: The Evolution of Pride in Toronto

Jun 04, 2026 20m

In this episode, we explore the roots of Pride in Toronto, how activism shaped it, and the many ways we can all show up for Pride in ways that feel authentic. We also share listener traditions, talk…

Queer Skepticism in a Conspiracy Age with Nathan Radke

May 21, 2026 35m

This week, we’re joined by Nathan Radke, who is a professor, author, and co-host of The Uncover Up podcast and Alena’s colleague. Nathan helps us dive into what makes conspiracy theories so…

Bonus Reality TV Episode: A Summer House and Beverly Hills Check In

May 07, 2026 7m

We catch up on the latest Summer House Episode and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion. Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

Taking Reality Television Seriously with Victoria Ennis

Apr 30, 2026 42m

On this episode, we cover what’s going on in reality TV right now, including (obviously!) the Summer House Scamanda Scandal and Mormon Wives. We talk about why we are enamoured with Love on the…

Peter Knegt from Queer Cinema Club in Toronto drops by Dear Queer,

Feb 19, 2026 26m

What makes something “queer cinema”?  Why queer films are important Why Birdcage is a Queer film landmark Casting heteros in Queer roles Is a movie a good first date? Go see Peter at…

KB Brookins on Writing, Identity, and Becoming

Jan 22, 2026 29m

Trans Writer KB Brookins joins us to talk about: Their memoir, Pretty The importance of finding your people Having mentors Writing things down when it's hard to say the thing out…

Dear Queer Does Heated Rivalry

Jan 08, 2026 19m

And yes, the lesbians are watching! Tune in for our takes on: The characters, the quiet negotiations Why we are NOT here for the critiques But are here for straight people celebrating a…

Happy Holigays: Listener question edition

Dec 11, 2025 23m

On this week's episode, we give the gift of dating advice What are we thinking about going into the holidays How to DTR a non-traditional relationship, and what is a QPR? Dating and kids:…

S2E52 Understanding Anger with Robin Lacambra

Nov 27, 2025 23m

On this week's episode, we learn all about our anger. What is it? What's going on in our bodies when we're experiencing anger? What can we do to get in touch with our anger before it gets…

S2E51 Sorry, Not sorry? Robin Lacambra on How to Truly Apologize

Nov 13, 2025 29m

Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We will have episodes coming out every other Thursday. Please enjoy this episode with our favourite apologizer and relational psychotherapist, Robin…

Season 2 Home Opener: Is baseball queer culture? One Blue Jays fan tries to convince us that it is

Oct 27, 2025 32m

Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We are coming to you on a Monday for a very special opening-season episode because, well, the Blue Jays are in the World Series, and apparently that's a big deal.…

Queer Ultimatum: Our Recap and Spoilers

Jul 17, 2025 34m

Dev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They give their definitive…

Gay and Dating

Jun 26, 2025 12m

Our unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic

Pride and Wedding Season

Jun 05, 2025 15m

We're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can: Rainbow…

Late Bloomer Autism Edition

Apr 10, 2025 29m

Alena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity By Devon…

A conversation about Trump and his anti-trans policies

Mar 14, 2025 21m

_ _ _ Alena and Lauren talk about fear-mongering, moral panic, gender-affirming care, and how you can show up in these times. _ _ _ If you need support, check out these…

GO VOTE! Ontario Provincial Elections are February 27th

Feb 28, 2025 1m

Ontario Provincial Elections are today! It is February 27th and it's time to Vote. Head on over to www.elections.on.ca for all the info you could ever need. It's so simple, just grab a piece of ID…

Single? You can be our Valentine!

Feb 13, 2025 19m

Be our Valentine!  Today we talk about Valentine's Day as a concept, explore how basically we both feel about it, and give some ideas for what to do if you're single this Valentine's Day. _ _…

Listener Questions With Nick Rovers Part 2

Jan 30, 2025 18m

We are back for part 2 of listener questions with Nick Rovers and Alena shares a Tom Sandoval dream! _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast  _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music…

Listener Questions with Nick Rovers Part 1

Jan 16, 2025 21m

We have Nick Rovers Back on the podcast to answer listener questions. We talk about flirting, coming out in your 40s, and reciprocity with friends. Shout out to https://www.the519.org/ _ _…

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Dear Queer, has published 61 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Comedy, Society & Culture.

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