Forgotten Queers
Gary M Thoren Jr
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S2E19 Queer Horror Chat with Serenity Scarecrow
Ryan Murphy is not a Forgotten Queer but a prolific queer. Sitcoms, to drama to docudrama to horror and let's throw in a musical or two. What is your favorite? We also talk about The Bride! because…
S2E18 Grant Wood Wanted to be a Forgotten Queer
Grant Wood best known for the painting American Gothic. While never coming out as gay and several times denying it there is enough proof that I felt he should be profiled. I wish there was more to…
S2E18 Prolific Ryan Murphy
The prolific Ryan Murphy is discussed from his half comedies to his kingdom of horror. We also take a slight detour and talk about Maggie Gyllenhaal's fantasical acid trip of a movie, The Bride! So…
S2E17 Elvira AKA Cassandra Peterson - The Mistress of the Dark
Cassandra Peterson — better known to generations of horror fans as Elvira — is a horror icon, actress, writer, and savvy businesswoman who turned a campy late-night horror host into a decades-long…
S2E16 John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger was a groundbreaking British director whose work helped bring queer stories and complicated outsiders into mainstream cinema. Born in 1926, he began as an actor before moving behind…
S2E15 DanLevy
Dan Levy This week on Forgotten Queers, we’re talking about the endlessly charming, brilliantly funny, and quietly groundbreaking Dan Levy. From growing up as the son of comedy legend Eugene Levy to…
S2E14 Jody Dallas
Jody Dallas, played by Billy Crystal, was one of the first openly gay characters on American television—and not just a sidekick or a punchline, but a fully realized, messy, lovable human…
S2E13 Assumption - By AA Sekhon
Assumptions is a character-driven novel that digs into how quickly we judge—and how wrong we can be when we do. The story centers on a group of interconnected characters whose lives overlap in…
S2E12 George Michael, Gone to Soon
A Brief History of George MichaelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/forgotten-queers--6719466/support.Please follow me on Facebook, BlueSky,TikToc,Twitter at Gary…
S2E11 Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro Turning Pain Into PunchlinesTig Notaro is one of the most quietly revolutionary comedians working today. Not because she’s loud or flashy—she’s not—but because she has done something far…
S2E10 Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott : The Radical Mind Behind Little WomenMost people know Louisa May Alcott as the beloved author of Little Women. But behind that classic novel was a fiercely independent woman who…
S2E9 Forgotten Queer Montgomery Clift
In this episode of Forgotten Queers, your favorite queer history podcast, we revisit one of Hollywood’s most quietly revolutionary leading men — Montgomery Clift.Often remembered for his beauty and…
S2E8 ted northe
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1939, ted stayed in the area to attend school and grow up. His family was unconditional in their support of ted even after coming out as homosexual in a time…
S2E7 Rufus Wainwright
The wonderful Canadian Rufus Wainwright is being profiled this week. A queer who’s not forgotten and lives proudlyBecome a supporter of this podcast:…
S2E6 Revisiting the wonderful Wendy Carlos
This is a revising of Wendy Carlos. I wanted to get a trans women’s perspective on it and Marcia Darling agreed to help me with this.Become a supporter of this podcast:…
S2E5 Elliott Page a warrior
In this week’s episode, Zee & For the next few weeks Negotiate I discuss Elliot Page and what a true warrior he is, and somehow connect this with the atrocities of Trump and Caitlin Jenner. Quite…
S2E4 Forgotten Queer Little Richard
Little Richard, the complicated Forgotten Queer! Yeah, that about covers it. I hope you enjoy this episode please rate and review.Become a supporter of this podcast:…
S2E3 Forgotten Queer Clive Barker
Stephen King said Clive Barker was the future of horror. I tend to agree. Whether you know him best from his books, movies, comics or art he’s a Queer Icon who hopefully will never be forgotten…
S2E2 Forgotten Queer Chris Kanyon
Chris Kanyon from Physical Therapist to Wrestling Superstar to Wrestling joke 😢. Find out more on this week’s Episode of Forgotten QueersBecome a supporter of this podcast:…
S2E1 Forgotten Queer Rob Halford
Rob Halford lead vocalist of Judas Priest. He joined them in 1973. They received a 2010 Grammy award for best metal performance. Learn more in this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast:…
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Forgotten Queers has published 30 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Entertainment News, Health & Fitness.
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