Holidays Episodes

Dec. 3, 2024

131. Ringing in Controversy: The Salvation Army's Complicated Relationship with the LGBTQ+ Community

Since 1865, the Salvation Army has provided social services, such as shelter, food, and rehabilitation programs, to people in need. While known for its goodwill and iconic holiday red kettle campaign, the organization has fac...

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Feb. 14, 2023

44. Forget Valentine's Day

It’s the most dreaded time of the year for single people. In this episode, we’re talking through the pressures of Valentine’s Day and how we can celebrate the holiday by loving ourselves. Support the show

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Dec. 20, 2022

36. Make the Yuletide (Movies) Gay

In previous episodes, we discussed the importance of LGBTQ+ characters in TV and film and how being our authentic selves can manifest true representation in the media. As part of this increase in LGBTQ+ portrayals, Christmas ...

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Dec. 13, 2022

35. Surviving the Holidays

While the holiday season is typically viewed as a joyful time, the pressure of gift-giving, traveling, and spending time with loved ones can cause stress. For the LGBTQ+ community, this time of year can also serve as a remind...

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Oct. 25, 2022

28. Gay Horror

The history of horror goes back more than 250 years and has depicted queer themes since its origins. From Frankenstein to Freddy Krueger, horror has always been queer. In this episode, we’re taking a look at the history of th...

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