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Alberta Prides Ban UCP: Episode 364

Luke and Sebastien recovered from illness, discuss the biggest LGBT news in Canada. Starting with the united effort by Pride organizations in Alberta to ban the United Conservative Party from participating in their Pride Parades

 

Music This Week: 

BAD by Mint Simon (Canadian)

Sorry For Myself by Tom Boy (Canadian)

Can I (Clean) by Zochi (Canadian)

Don't Dream at Night by Cosmic Club (Canadian)

The Eurovision Episode! Episode 362

In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the Eurovision Song Contest and some of the other top news of the week. 

 

Music this week:

Lithuania | Silvester Belt - Luktelk

Estonia | 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi

Spain  | Nebulossa - ZORRA

Ireland | Bambie Thug - Doomsday Blue

Finland | Windows95man - No Rules! 

Croatia | Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim

Switzerland | Nemo - The Code

Queering Food! Episode 361

What is Queer Food? Inspired by the recent Queer Food Conference Luke and Sebastien dive into the queer history of different foods. They also discuss the hate vandalism at the University of Windsor, and other big news stories of the week. 

 

Music this week:

Lobotomize Me by Cosmic Club (Canadian)

North American Martyrs by Funeral Lakes (Canadian)

Dark Water by Talinor (Canadian)

Episode 360: The Cass for good science

In this weeks program Luke and Sebstien discuss some of the latest research impacting the LGBT community as well as the Federal Budget and the UKs Cass Review on Trans Healthcare. 

 

Music this week: 

Into the Great Unknown by Cedar Roots (Canadian)

You'll Never Know by Neela (Canadian)

More Than This by Mallory Chipman (Canadian)

Gay Science! Episode 359

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien interview Rob Anderson the author of the satirical new textbook Gay Science. Luke and Sebastien also discuss the other top news of the day. 

 

Please note, we had to re-record a portion of the show, and Luke was only available by phone, as a result some of the audio from the host is a lower quality than usual. 

 

Music this week: 

shade of hue by henryqin (Canadian)

Beauty Is Revenge by Tranie Tronic (Canadian)

Love Me by CEC (Canadian)

Was Gay Pop Just Invented? Episode 358

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

 

 

Historic UN Decleration on Intersex People: Episode 357

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)

The M Pox Comeback: Episode 356

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)

Safe sexuality with Celebrity: Episode 355

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 

Beyond The Stats: Raising Hate Crimes and Queer Resilience Episode 354

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.