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Hosted by LGBTQ+ activist and world-renowned entertainer Miss Peppermint, alongside celebrated queer historian and author Hugh Ryan, this podcast is your weekly deep dive into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and extraordinary individuals who shaped LGBTQ+ history.
Each episode, Pep and Hugh unravel the struggles, celebrate the triumphs, and explore the cultural revolutions that have defined queer identities throughout time. With heart, humor, and a dash of glamor, they guide you through centuries of rich, vibrant LGBTQ+ legacy.
Whether you’re here to honor the past, better understand the present, or ignite change for the future, Queer 101 is your direct line to the stories that matter most.
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S1E142 Pride, Protest & Activism: Why Queer History Still Matters
Hey y’all — it’s Peppermint, and welcome back to Queer 101, the podcast where we talk queer history, queer culture, queer books, and the stories we definitely didn’t learn in school.Hugh is on his…
S1E141 Queer 101: Hugh Ryan on “My Bad” & the Queer ’90s
Summer School - classes are now in session, y’all.Before we get into it — yes, we’re going biweekly for the summer (because Pride season is Pride‑ing), but don’t panic. We’ll be back to weekly…
S1E140 Pep Talk: The Real Agenda Behind Anti‑Trans Laws
Hey y’all. It’s me, Peppermint.This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are doing what I call a real ‘Pep Talk’— because let’s be honest, the attacks on LGBTQIA+ people (especially trans folks) are…
S1E139 How ’90s NYC Queer Nightlife Changed Pop Culture Forever
Okayyyy y’all Pride season is officially ON — and we are starting with a Queer 101 deep dive into the ICONIC ’90s downtown New York City queer nightlife scene that literally shaped mainstream…
S1E138 They’re Redefining “Biological Truth.” Here’s Why It’s Dangerous.
This week on Queer 101, Hugh the Historian and I are back — and whew. It’s been a heavy one.We’re breaking down a wave of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation, including Louisiana’s so‑called…
S1E137 Queer Broadway, Trans Rights Wins & LGBTQ News | Our Spring Update
Hugh and I are back with a spring check-in packed with LGBTQ+ news, queer Broadway buzz, and hopeful updates on trans rights.This week on Queer 101, we break down global political shifts, including…
S1E136 When Anti-Trans Rhetoric Boomerangs: Jenner, Chappelle & the Laws They Fueled
This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are reacting in real time to headlines that say everything about the moment we’re in.Caitlyn Jenner went on Fox News to complain about being impacted by Trump-era…
S1E135 LGBTQ Rights, Body Autonomy & the Politics of Control
Okay y’all — this is Part Two of our activism conversation, and we’re zooming out.Because what’s happening right now isn’t random. It’s coordinated. It’s strategic. And it’s about control.On this…
S1E134 Existence Is Resistance: Trans Visibility & Queer Activism Today
This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are marking International Trans Day of Visibility — not just as a celebration, but as a call to action.We start with some wins, because joy and recognition matter.…
S1E133 Is LGBTQ Visibility Backfiring? | Trans Rights & Culture Wars
We fought for LGBTQ visibility. So why does it feel more dangerous now?In this episode of Queer 101, I sit down with historian Hugh Ryan to talk about the current state of LGBTQ rights in the United…
S1E132 This Is Not a Culture War: Trans Rights Under Siege
This episode of Queer 101 is personal.Hugh and I start by talking about survival — because right now, that’s not dramatic. It’s real. Self‑promotion, community support, showing up for each other……
S1E131 Gay Panic Is Back — And So Is the Anti‑Trans Playbook
Hey y’all it’s me, Peppermint- This week Hugh and step away from their usual queer art and literature focus to process an escalating political moment hitting queer people—especially trans…
They Love Our Culture, Not Our Rights: The Mainstreaming of the Queer Underground
This week on Queer 101, we’re digging into something that keeps coming up: how does queer underground culture — the worlds we build for survival and joy — end up in the mainstream?Hugh and I start…
S1E129 Snowstorm Outside, Political Storm Inside: Our Own LGBTQ+ State of the Union
Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint! This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are recording from the middle of a literal New York snowstorm — and let’s just say… the weather isn’t the only thing spiraling.We’re…
S1E128 Power, Sex & Silence in the Epstein Era: Who Actually Gets Held Accountable?
This week on Queer 101, Hugh (my resident historian-in-chief) and I are back in our Sister Outsider era — and baby, we are not keeping it cute.We pick up where we left off with Audre Lorde and the…
S1E127 The Erotic Is Power: Queer Desire Is Revolutionary
On this episode of Queer 101, Hugh Ryan and I are not tiptoeing around queer history — we’re diving straight in. We’re talking about why queer literature still matters, why Audre Lorde remains…
S1E126 Silence Won’t Save Us: Audre Lorde and the Fight for Trans Lives
Hey y’all, it’s Peppermint — and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are doing what queer people have always done best: connecting history to the mess we’re living in right now.We start with…
S1E125 Hidden Queer History of Hollywood: Closets, Coding, and Power
Hey y’all—it’s me, Peppermint 💅🏽 and welcome back to Queer 101. In this episode, I’m joined by my partner in queer crime, Hugh the Historian, and honey… we are digging deep. Like “Hollywood secrets…
S1E124 Scar, Ursula, and the Queer History of Disney, Hollywood & Pop Culture
Hey y’all, it’s me Peppermint 💋 and welcome back to Queer 101! This episode is one of those “once you see it, you can’t unsee it” conversations—because we’re talking all about queer coding in pop…
S1E123 Queer Coding, Then, Now & Still!
Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint, and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are ringing in the New Year the only way we know how: chatty, curious, and a little bit queerly chaotic.We kick things off…
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