Dear Queer,
Alena Papayanis
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Hanlan’s to Here: The Evolution of Pride in Toronto
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
_ _ _ 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
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…
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