Episodes
3 days ago
Was Gay Pop Just Invented? Episode 358
3 days ago
3 days ago
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien respond to Jojo Siwa's comment about being the inventor of gay pop with an exploration of gay pop. They also dive into the news of a AI Boyfriend from Grindr and other top news of the week.
Music this week:
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Pet Shop Boys - Go West
Tegan and Sara - Closer (Canadian)
MIKA - Lollipop
Olly Alexander - Dizzy
Mad Tsai - stacy's brother
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Historic UN Decleration on Intersex People: Episode 357
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the biggest news of the week. This includes a historic motion from the UN Human Rights Council on Intersex people. They also discuss a recent academic study on pronouns on resumes, risk compensation on PREP and much more.
Music this week:
Drake Jensen - Talk Me Down (Canadian)
Orville Peck & Willie Nelson - Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other
K.D Lang - Big Boned Gal (Canadian)
Monday Apr 01, 2024
The M Pox Comeback: Episode 356
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the resurgence of Mpox in Canada and the impact that Grindr which celebrates its 15th anniversary has had on gay culture.
Music this week:
Run Wild by Becky Prokova (Canadian)
Fireworks by Mya Luv (Canadian)
With Me by Julia Dales (Canadian)
So Many Asking by Jake Nicoll (Canadian)
Dare To Hope by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Safe sexuality with Celebrity: Episode 355
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
In this weeks program in response to an extensive investigation by Rolling Stone into the drag queen Shangela, Luke and Sebastien being safe and the influence of queer celebrity. They also discuss the top GLBT news of the week.
Music this week:
Just Don't Care by Kue Varo (Canadian)
Nicotine Hallelujah by Päter (Canadian)
Europapa by Joost Klein
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Beyond The Stats: Raising Hate Crimes and Queer Resilience Episode 354
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
This weeks show delves into the alarming increase of hate crimes in Canada, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. This show features interviews with Warren Silver from Stats Canada, who shares staggering statistics and the nuances behind them, and Hazel Woodruff from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, who discusses grassroots defense strategies and the power of community resilience. Through their expert analysis and heartfelt stories, we explore the impact of these crimes and the collective efforts to combat hate, offering listeners a blend of data-driven understanding and inspiring stories of resistance and solidarity.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Pride’s Painful Payback: Episode 353
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
In this weeks episode we cover the recent record breaking payback by Toronto Pride of over $500,000 to the Canadian Government after their federal grant controversy. To walk us through it is Assistant Professor Tom Hooper. Also this week the big news from Canada, Greece and Ghana.
Music this week:
Perfection by Once A Tree (Canadian)
Everything's Good (Right Now) by Don River (Canadian)
This Moment by Cedar Roots (Canadian)
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
The Struggle for Queer Spaces: Episode 351
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
In this weeks episode we are joined by Kevin of Stroked Ego in Ottawa, as we discuss the struggle of running a business in the gay village. We are also joined by Mariah Darling the Education Coordinator at Chroma as they prepare to present at a national conference on creating temporary queer spaces.
Music this week:
Hunting Buffalo by Norine Braun (Canadian)
Follow the Call by KWIAT (Canadian)
Loneliness (Radio Edit) by The Pet Shop Boys
Monday Feb 26, 2024
The Future of at home HIV Testing in Canada: Episode 352
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
This episode of CanQueer dives into the critical shifts in HIV testing and funding in Canada, featuring insights from CATIE and the Canadian AIDS Society. We explore the impact of federal funding ending for HIV self-testing kits and the broader implications for health access. Additionally, we discuss the queer community's resilience in small towns, focusing on the debate around public expressions of queerness and local responses.
Music this week:
Overcome by Chilko in the Rosemary (Canadian)
Teeth by Ruby Doom (Canadian)
Courage by Mitchell Makoons (Canadian)
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Russian Crackdown: Episode 350
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this weeks show we discuss the latest news, including the crackdown in Russian on glbt representations.
Music this week:
Fever Dreams by Julia Dales (Canadian)
Ladybird, What's Wrong? by Avi C. Engel (Canadian)
Flowers by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)
Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Valentines Date ideas? Episode 349
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the idea of gay dates for Valentines day, before moving onto discussing big Canadian gay news. This includes the new Executive Director at Pride PEI, a referendum on a flag in Alberta and more.
Music this week:
The High by Backyard Betties (Canadian)
Took The Dog For A Long Walk by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)
Quest Before by Norine Braun (Canadian)