It’s Spooky Season, Pride listeners! Have you ever heard someone call Halloween Gay Christmas?  To help us explore the very queer origins of Halloween, we’ll spend some time with two experts in the realm of queer history: Michael Bronski and Marc Stein. We’ll look at what exactly it is about Halloween that makes it feel like Gay Christmas and what some of those Halloween celebrations looked like in the middle of the 20th century, specifically in Philadelphia. We’ll also hear from the one and only Tammie Brown, whose Halloween Spectacular is out now on Out TV, about her own experiences with Halloween as a drag queen. And finally, we’ll look at how Halloween can remind us of our power and serve as a tool for activism. Tammie Brown’s Halloween Spooktacular is out now on OUTtv.com and on AppleTV+ via the OUTtv Channel until October 31st. Watch it here and follow Tammie on Instagram.  Read Michael Bronski's book, A Queer History of the United States. Read more from Marc Stein on his faculty page .  Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. It's written by Maggie Boles and edited by Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? Email us at pride@strawhutmedia.com *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

It’s Spooky Season, Pride listeners! Have you ever heard someone call Halloween Gay Christmas?  To help us explore the very queer origins of Halloween, we’ll spend some time with two experts in the realm of queer history: Michael Bronski and Marc Stein. We’ll look at what exactly it is about Halloween that makes it feel like Gay Christmas and what some of those Halloween celebrations looked like in the middle of the 20th century, specifically in Philadelphia. We’ll also hear from the one and only Tammie Brown, whose Halloween Spectacular is out now on Out TV, about her own experiences with Halloween as a drag queen. And finally, we’ll look at how Halloween can remind us of our power and serve as a tool for activism. Tammie Brown’s Halloween Spooktacular is out now on <a href="http://OUTtv.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OUTtv.com</a> and on AppleTV+ via the OUTtv Channel until October 31st. Watch it <a href="https://www.outtv.com/details/635972d31de1c4001991ecf2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/planettammie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tammie on Instagram</a>.  Read Michael Bronski's book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/216629/a-queer-history-of-the-united-states-by-michael-bronski/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Queer History of the United States</a>. Read more from Marc Stein on <a href="https://history.sfsu.edu/marc-stein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his faculty page</a> .  Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. It's written by Maggie Boles and edited by Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? Email us at pride@strawhutmedia.com *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Is Halloween Gay Christmas?

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Levi, traveling nurse and activist Brian "PozRN" Thomas, and Reddit's r/lgbt community asnwering all your monkeypox-related questions as a follow up to Episode 5: Monkeypox. We invite you to join live future talks by  following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. For more information on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the US, please visit: cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co.  You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Levi, traveling nurse and activist Brian "PozRN" Thomas, and Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> community asnwering all your monkeypox-related questions as a follow up to <a href="https://pride.sounder.fm/episode/monkeypox-w-brian-pozrn-thomas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 5: Monkeypox</a>. We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a>, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. For more information on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the US, please visit: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox</a> Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

PRIDE x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Monkeypox w/ Brian "PozRN" Thomas

Rob Anderson

Our guest this week is queer comedian and viral content creator Rob Anderson. Rob is best known for his short form sketches, parodies and comedic series "Gay Science", which tackles harmful queer stereotypes by answering questions like: "Why Are Gay Men Terrible Drivers" and "Why Gay Men Can't Sit In a Chair Properly." Amassing over 2 million social media followers, his comedy thoughtfully explores relatable LGBTQ+ issues in unique and sardonic ways. On today’s episode, we learn how Rob went from small town class clown to big city marketing positions at Grindr, Uber, and The Infatuation to global TikTok sensation, author, musical artist, and stand-up comedian. We also discuss the differences between online and on-stage performance and, his upcoming North American comedy tour “Heartthrob Live,” and why it’s important for him to be a vocal advocate for the queer community. You can purchase tickets to “Heartthrob Live” at heartthrobanderson.com/tour. They are selling out fast, so don’t wait! Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Our guest this week is queer comedian and viral content creator Rob Anderson. Rob is best known for his short form sketches, parodies and comedic series "Gay Science", which tackles harmful queer stereotypes by answering questions like: "Why Are Gay Men Terrible Drivers" and "Why Gay Men Can't Sit In a Chair Properly." Amassing over 2 million social media followers, his comedy thoughtfully explores relatable LGBTQ+ issues in unique and sardonic ways. On today’s episode, we learn how Rob went from small town class clown to big city marketing positions at Grindr, Uber, and The Infatuation to global TikTok sensation, author, musical artist, and stand-up comedian. We also discuss the differences between online and on-stage performance and, his upcoming North American comedy tour “Heartthrob Live,” and why it’s important for him to be a vocal advocate for the queer community. You can purchase tickets to “Heartthrob Live” at <a href="https://heartthrobanderson.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heartthrobanderson.com/tour</a>. They are selling out fast, so don’t wait! Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Rob Anderson Takes the Stage

Harvey Guillén

Here at PRIDE, we have been feverishly following Guillermo and Nandor’s will-they-won’t-they relationship for the last four seasons of What We Do in the Shadows. So you can imagine how thrilled we were when Guillermo came out as gay in the latest epsiode. We're even more thrilled to have the iconic actor Harvey Guillén  join us on today's episode to disucss his character Guillermo's journey to self-actualization over these past four seasons, and how the actor's queer, Mexican-American identity has imbued his character with a depth and authenticity that make Guillermo a true fan-favorite. We also discuss the new companion podcast to the TV show, Behind the Shadows, which Harvey hosts. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Here at PRIDE, we have been feverishly following Guillermo and Nandor’s will-they-won’t-they relationship for the last four seasons of What We Do in the Shadows. So you can imagine how thrilled we were when Guillermo <a href="https://gayety.co/guillermo-comes-out-what-we-do-in-the-shadows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">came out as gay in the latest epsiode</a>. We're even more thrilled to have the iconic actor Harvey Guillén join us on today's episode to disucss his character Guillermo's journey to self-actualization over these past four seasons, and how the actor's queer, Mexican-American identity has imbued his character with a depth and authenticity that make Guillermo a true fan-favorite. We also discuss the new companion podcast to the TV show, <a href="https://behind-the-shadows.sounder.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the Shadows</a>, which Harvey hosts. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Coming Out of the Shadows w/ Harvey Guillén

My guest today, Brian Thomas, is a traveling nurse, activist, openly HIV+ health educator, and one of the 9,500 American’s to test positive for monkeypox so far–a diagnosis he has been sharing openly on his popular TikTok account PozRN, in the hopes of curbing the spread of the virus and stigmatization by raising awareness about the disease, especially given the harmful misinformation that the virus only targets queer men. On today’s episode, Brian shares critical info about monkeypox and his personal experience with the virus, stresses the need for a stronger national response to the outbreak, and gives safety tips to prevent transmission and spread. For more information on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the US, please visit: cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox  Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

My guest today, Brian Thomas, is a traveling nurse, activist, openly HIV+ health educator, and one of the 9,500 American’s to test positive for <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">monkeypox</a> so far–a diagnosis he has been sharing openly on his popular TikTok account <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pozrn?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PozRN</a>, in the hopes of curbing the spread of the virus and stigmatization by raising awareness about the disease, especially given the harmful misinformation that the virus only targets queer men. On today’s episode, Brian shares critical info about monkeypox and his personal experience with the virus, stresses the need for a stronger national response to the outbreak, and gives safety tips to prevent transmission and spread. For more information on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the US, please visit: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox</a> Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Monkeypox w/ Brian "PozRN" Thomas

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Levi, pirate historian Rebecca Simon, and Reddit's r/lgbt community recapping Season 2, Episode 3: Pirate Queens.We invite you to join live future talks by  following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co.  You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Levi, pirate historian Rebecca Simon, and Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> community recapping Season 2, Episode 3: <a href="https://pride.sounder.fm/episode/pirate-queens-w-dr-rebecca-simon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pirate Queens</a>.We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a>, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

PRIDE x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Pirate Queens w/ Rebecca Simon

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Reddit's r/lgbt community recapping Season 2, Episode 2: "This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches." We invite you to join live future talks by  following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co.  You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Reddit's <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> community recapping Season 2, Episode 2: "<a href="https://pride.sounder.fm/episode/this-christian-high-school-fires-gay-coaches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches.</a>" We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a>, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Pride x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Valor High

Today we set sail with an old friend of the pod who originally joined us back in 2019 to teach us all about the queer history of pirates, Dr. Rebecca Simon. In our previous conversatio, we covered a more general history of pirates and the queerness many male pirates expressed through clothing and sxuality–like the gentleman pirate Captian Stede Bonnet, and the infamous Black Beard. We also discussed her book Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kid and How He Changed Piracy Forever. During our 2019 discussion, Rebecca also briefly touched on two notable female pirates who dressed like men in battle, subverted they’re femininity into a weapon, and may have even been Lesbian Lovers. These two badass pirates were Anne Bonny and Mary Reed, and they left quite an impression on me and our audience back in 2019. So when I heard that Rebecca had recently written the first full length book on the history of Anne and Mary, I had to have her back on the pod to share her findings, and give Anne, Mary, and all women pirates the platform they deserve. In today’s four part episode, we will learn about how Anne Bonny and Mary Reed became pirates, how their relationship unfolded, the research that went into writing Pirate Queens, and Rebecca's thoughts on depictions of pirates in the media today. So yee scallywags, come aboard the PRIDE ship, and join us as we uncover the treasures of  Anne and Mary’s buried history. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Today we set sail with an old friend of the pod who originally joined us back in 2019 to teach us all about the queer history of pirates, <a href="https://rebecca-simon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Rebecca Simon</a>. In our previous conversatio, we covered a more general history of pirates and the queerness many male pirates expressed through clothing and sxuality–like the gentleman pirate Captian Stede Bonnet, and the infamous Black Beard. We also discussed her book Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kid and How He Changed Piracy Forever. During our 2019 discussion, Rebecca also briefly touched on two notable female pirates who dressed like men in battle, subverted they’re femininity into a weapon, and may have even been Lesbian Lovers. These two badass pirates were Anne Bonny and Mary Reed, and they left quite an impression on me and our audience back in 2019. So when I heard that Rebecca had recently written the first full length book on the history of Anne and Mary, I had to have her back on the pod to share her findings, and give Anne, Mary, and all women pirates the platform they deserve. In today’s four part episode, we will learn about how Anne Bonny and Mary Reed became pirates, how their relationship unfolded, the research that went into writing Pirate Queens, and Rebecca's thoughts on depictions of pirates in the media today. So yee scallywags, come aboard the PRIDE ship, and join us as we uncover the treasures of Anne and Mary’s buried history. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Pirate Queens w/ Dr. Rebecca Simon

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Each week on PRIDE, we share stories by and for the LGBTQ+ community where we unearth overlooked queer history, celebrate community change-makers, and share stories of our collective trials and triumphs. The best part of the PRIDE podcast is the diverse community of queer people and allies who have supported, shared, and been a part of these inclusive conversations. That’s why I’m so excited for our PRIDE family to grow even more by partnering with Reddit’s subreddit r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Please enjoy this recording from our first, introductory chat with the r/lgbt community. We invite you to join live future talks by following r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're proud to have you.

REDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Each week on PRIDE, we share stories by and for the LGBTQ+ community where we unearth overlooked queer history, celebrate community change-makers, and share stories of our collective trials and triumphs. The best part of the PRIDE podcast is the diverse community of queer people and allies who have supported, shared, and been a part of these inclusive conversations. That’s why I’m so excited for our PRIDE family to grow even more by partnering with Reddit’s subreddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a> for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors alike to ask questions and engage with other LGBTQ+ people. Please enjoy this recording from our first, introductory chat with the r/lgbt community. We invite you to join live future talks by following <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r/lgbt</a>, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're proud to have you.

Pride x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Introductions

Shane Michael Singh

Playboy Magazine is one of the most recognized companies around today. The adult magazine, easily identified by its logo of a rabbit in a bow tie, challenged sexual restrictions and frequently celebrated women's bodies on their covers. Though their audience is traditionally white, cis, straight men, you might be surprised to learn that the magazine has a long-running history of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Today, you can see their advocacy proudly displayed on the front pages of their digital publication.  In this episode, we speak with the first gay Editor and Chief of of Playboy, Shane Michael Singh and cover: Playboy’s queer history How the magazine supports the queer community today Shane’s story of coming to terms with his sexuality and his journey to becoming Playboy’s Editor and Chief, and his latest impactful work with the Trevor Project.    Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co.  You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Playboy Magazine is one of the most recognized companies around today. The adult magazine, easily identified by its logo of a rabbit in a bow tie, challenged sexual restrictions and frequently celebrated women's bodies on their covers. Though their audience is traditionally white, cis, straight men, you might be surprised to learn that the magazine has a long-running history of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Today, you can see their advocacy proudly displayed on the front pages of their digital publication.  In this episode, we speak with the first gay Editor and Chief of of Playboy, Shane Michael Singh and cover: <ul><li>Playboy’s queer history</li> <li>How the magazine supports the queer community today</li> <li>Shane’s story of coming to terms with his sexuality and his journey to becoming Playboy’s Editor and Chief, and his latest impactful work with the Trevor Project.  </li> </ul> Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Playboy's Long History of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community w/ Former Editor-in-Chief, Shane Michael Singh,

The LGBTQ experience is more than just a rainbow flag, it’s a movement. The PRIDE podcast hosted by Levi Chambers celebrates every person under the queer umbrella with skillful journalism and engaging interviews. Ever wondered about the queer pirates who of the Caribbean? How about the origins of the expression "coming out" or the queer history of the United States? Join us as we provide a platform to LGBTQ people with stories to tell — stories about sexuality, gender, love, laughter or anything that unleashes your curiosity. PRIDE’s weekly podcast from Straw Hut Media is guaranteed to let your mind run wild in a safe space full of wonderment. So come along, we’re proud to have you. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media

Denounce your sexuality or lose your job. That was the ultimatum offered to two athletic coaches at Valor Christian High School in Highland Ranch, Colorado. Inoke Tonga was a coach for the boys volleyball team before he was fired in 2021 for being gay. One year earlier, lacrosse coach Lauren Benner was forced to leave her position for the same reason--her sexuality didn’t align with the school’s beliefs. In today’s four part episode, Levi speaks with Lauren and Inoke about their positions at Valor, the events that led to their termination, and how this intolerant environment will continue to affect the faculty and students if change doesn’t come soon. We also chat with Lucy Sarkissian, a young but resilient advocate and student of Valor who organized several protests against the school’s policies. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of Rainbo Media Co.  You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Denounce your sexuality or lose your job. That was the ultimatum offered to two athletic coaches at Valor Christian High School in Highland Ranch, Colorado. Inoke Tonga was a coach for the boys volleyball team before he was fired in 2021 for being gay. One year earlier, lacrosse coach Lauren Benner was forced to leave her position for the same reason--her sexuality didn’t align with the school’s beliefs. In today’s four part episode, Levi speaks with Lauren and Inoke about their positions at Valor, the events that led to their termination, and how this intolerant environment will continue to affect the faculty and students if change doesn’t come soon. We also chat with Lucy Sarkissian, a young but resilient advocate and student of Valor who organized several protests against the school’s policies. Your host is Levi Chambers, founder of <a href="https://rainbowmediaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbo Media Co.</a> You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches

Alex Espinoza

PRIDE is back for Season Two! To celebrate the last day of Pride Month, and to kick off the rest of Pride Year, Levi Chambers sits down with queer historian, author, and professor Alex Espinoza to explore the intimate and radical history of gay cruising. Today's four part episode will: Cover the basics of cruising Explore its long history Unlock its secret code And consider the impact of COVID and dating apps on this enduring sexual practice.        Alex Espinoza was born in Tijuana, Mexico to parents from the state of Michoacán and raised in suburban Los Angeles. He holds a BA in Creative Writing from the University of California-Riverside and an MFA from UC-Irvine’s Program in Writing. His first novel, Still Water Saints, was published by Random House in 2007 and was named a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection. The book was released simultaneously in Spanish, under the title Los santos de Agua Mansa, California, translated by Lilliana Valenzuela. His second novel, The Five Acts of Diego León, was also published by Random House in March 2013. His fiction has appeared in several anthologies and journals, including Inlandia: A Literary Journey Through California’s Inland Empire, The Southern California Review, Flaunt, and the Virginia Quarterly Review. His essays have been published at Salon.com, in the New York Times Magazine, in The Other Latin@: Writing Against a Singular Identity, in The Los Angeles Review of Books, Los Angeles Magazine, and as part of the historic Chicano Chapbook Series. He has also reviewed books for the LA Times, the American Book Review, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and NPR. His awards include a 2009 Margaret Bridgeman Fellowship in Fiction to the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, a 2014 Fellowship in Prose from the National Endowment for the Arts, a 2014 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation for The Five Acts of Diego León, and a 2019 fellowship to MacDowell. His newest book, Cruising: An Intimate History of a Radical Pastime, was published by The Unnamed Press in June, 2019. Alex is also deeply involved with the Puente Project, a program designed to help first-generation community college students make a successful transition to a university. He lives in Los Angeles with his partner Kyle and is the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair of Creative Writing. Be sure to follow Alex on twitter.  Your host is Levi Chambers (he/him), founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials.  Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.   PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.   *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

PRIDE is back for Season Two! To celebrate the last day of Pride Month, and to kick off the rest of Pride Year, Levi Chambers sits down with queer historian, author, and professor Alex Espinoza to explore the intimate and radical history of gay cruising. Today's four part episode will: <ol><li>Cover the basics of cruising</li> <li>Explore its long history</li> <li>Unlock its secret code</li> <li>And consider the impact of COVID and dating apps on this enduring sexual practice.      </li> </ol> Alex Espinoza was born in Tijuana, Mexico to parents from the state of Michoacán and raised in suburban Los Angeles. He holds a BA in Creative Writing from the University of California-Riverside and an MFA from UC-Irvine’s Program in Writing. His first novel, Still Water Saints, was published by Random House in 2007 and was named a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection. The book was released simultaneously in Spanish, under the title Los santos de Agua Mansa, California, translated by Lilliana Valenzuela. His second novel, The Five Acts of Diego León, was also published by Random House in March 2013. His fiction has appeared in several anthologies and journals, including Inlandia: A Literary Journey Through California’s Inland Empire, The Southern California Review, Flaunt, and the Virginia Quarterly Review. His essays have been published at <a href="http://Salon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salon.com</a>, in the New York Times Magazine, in The Other Latin@: Writing Against a Singular Identity, in The Los Angeles Review of Books, Los Angeles Magazine, and as part of the historic Chicano Chapbook Series. He has also reviewed books for the LA Times, the American Book Review, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and NPR. His awards include a 2009 Margaret Bridgeman Fellowship in Fiction to the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, a 2014 Fellowship in Prose from the National Endowment for the Arts, a 2014 American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation for The Five Acts of Diego León, and a 2019 fellowship to MacDowell. His newest book, Cruising: An Intimate History of a Radical Pastime, was published by The Unnamed Press in June, 2019. Alex is also deeply involved with the Puente Project, a program designed to help first-generation community college students make a successful transition to a university. He lives in Los Angeles with his partner Kyle and is the Tomás Rivera Endowed Chair of Creative Writing. Be sure to follow Alex on <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_esp?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  Your host is Levi Chambers (he/him), founder of Rainbo Media Co. You can follow Levi @levichambers across socials. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @PRIDE across socials.  Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>.   PRIDE is produced by Levi Chambers, Frank Driscoll, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson, and Brandon Marlo. Edited by Frank Driscoll and Daniel Ferrera. Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at <a href="mailto:lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com">lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com</a>.   *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Season 2 Premiere: The History of Gay Cruising w/ Alex Espinoza

Introducing QUEEN OF HEARTS: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow QUEEN OF HEARTS wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/Pride_QoH

Introducing QUEEN OF HEARTS: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow QUEEN OF HEARTS wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: <a href="http://wondery.fm/Pride_QoH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wondery.fm/Pride_QoH</a>

Introducing QUEEN OF HEARTS

John Kanell

Brian Dow

Would you consider leaving your job, moving across the country, and buying a ranch with no farming experience? It sounds like the making of a Hallmark original movie. But that’s precisely what husbands John Kanell, and Brian Dow did. These two fathers traded their lives in Los Angeles for idyllic country life in Connecticut, running their own farm. They started a YouTube channel where they shared pieces of their lives, which has budded into a hugely successful business and a published cookbook.  Be sure to follow John and Brian on YouTube! And pre-order Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures.Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you consider leaving your job, moving across the country, and buying a ranch with no farming experience? It sounds like the making of a Hallmark original movie. But that’s precisely what husbands John Kanell, and Brian Dow did. These two fathers traded their lives in Los Angeles for idyllic country life in Connecticut, running their own farm. They started a YouTube channel where they shared pieces of their lives, which has budded into a hugely successful business and a published cookbook.  Be sure to follow John and Brian on YouTube! And pre-order Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures.Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Baking, Babies and Bees w/ Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell and Brian Dow

Pierre Boo

Nicky Champa

This week on Pride, we're embracing the Valentine season and chatting with a TikTok power couple who have the ability to make their followers swoon with the press of one upload button. TikTok superstars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo have amassed an audience of nearly 24 million across their platforms. But being in a same-sex relationship in the public's eye comes with its challenges. Today, Nicky and Pierre share with us their love story, their highs and lows, and how they navigate the pressure to be perfect online.  Be sure to follow Nicky &amp; Pierre on TikTok!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Pride, we're embracing the Valentine season and chatting with a TikTok power couple who have the ability to make their followers swoon with the press of one upload button. TikTok superstars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo have amassed an audience of nearly 24 million across their platforms. But being in a same-sex relationship in the public's eye comes with its challenges. Today, Nicky and Pierre share with us their love story, their highs and lows, and how they navigate the pressure to be perfect online.  Be sure to follow Nicky &amp; Pierre on TikTok! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

'Love Is Love' With TikTok Stars Pierre Boo And Nicky Champa

Hyram Yarbro

Coined the "Gen Z Whisperer” by the New York Times and “The Beauty King” by The Guardian, Hyram Yarbro is a beauty influencer with over 12 million followers across his various social handles. Today on Pride, we talk to Hyram about the grueling pressure that comes with giving public beauty advice, his new line of sustainable skincare products, and how to walk the talk when it comes to social issues. But first, we’ll go back to where it all began – with a gay boy in Arizona dreaming of a way out. Be sure to follow Hyram on TikTok!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coined the "Gen Z Whisperer” by the New York Times and “The Beauty King” by The Guardian, Hyram Yarbro is a beauty influencer with over 12 million followers across his various social handles. Today on Pride, we talk to Hyram about the grueling pressure that comes with giving public beauty advice, his new line of sustainable skincare products, and how to walk the talk when it comes to social issues. But first, we’ll go back to where it all began – with a gay boy in Arizona dreaming of a way out. Be sure to follow Hyram on TikTok! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hyram Yarbro: From Small-Town Arizona to Gen Z Beauty King

Craig Smith

This week on Pride, we are speaking with Will Sterling, an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Will hosts a podcast called “History Rated R” with his co-host Craig Smith. Throughout this episode, Will is going to share clips taken from their podcast, History Rated R and give us more insight into Craig and how he came to be a walking contradiction in terms of his sexuality, beliefs and political party affiliation. Be sure to check out History Rated R, out now!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Pride, we are speaking with Will Sterling, an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Will hosts a podcast called “History Rated R” with his co-host Craig Smith. Throughout this episode, Will is going to share clips taken from their podcast, History Rated R and give us more insight into Craig and how he came to be a walking contradiction in terms of his sexuality, beliefs and political party affiliation. Be sure to check out History Rated R, out now! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

History. Rated R. w/ Will Sterling & Craig Smith

Lauren Esposito

Today on Pride, we're going to be talking about some seriously misjudged creatures - spiders and scorpions - and how these joint-legged invertebrates sent one scientist on a path towards scientific discovery, conserving natural resources, and uniting the community of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Be sure to follow Lauren on Twitter!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by:Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Pride, we're going to be talking about some seriously misjudged creatures - spiders and scorpions - and how these joint-legged invertebrates sent one scientist on a path towards scientific discovery, conserving natural resources, and uniting the community of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Be sure to follow Lauren on Twitter! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by: Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Buggin' Out w/ Lauren Esposito

Marcos Chin

Marcos Chin is an artist whose work includes intersectional representation of queer stories and Asian stories. Today we are talking about his body of work. Being a commercial artist, Marcos has had to work in spaces where his artwork may be considered “bad for business”. We talk about how he navigates his career as a professional artist while also being able to stay authentic and true to who he is as an artist. Be sure to follow Marcos on IG!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by:Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcos Chin is an artist whose work includes intersectional representation of queer stories and Asian stories. Today we are talking about his body of work. Being a commercial artist, Marcos has had to work in spaces where his artwork may be considered “bad for business”. We talk about how he navigates his career as a professional artist while also being able to stay authentic and true to who he is as an artist. Be sure to follow Marcos on IG! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by: Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Art as Representation w/ Marcos Chin

Today, commercials always have a target audience in mind. They’re thinking about who they have the best chance of selling their product to. Which is a common marketing tactic, but it’s rooted in gender ideologies. Tutus are for little girls, monster trucks are for boys, makeup is for women, you get the idea. Today, we’ve made a lot of gender progress. LEGOs has released lines of toys using only primary colors to prove that anyone can buy their products. Nerf even makes their own line of toy guns advertised just for girls. But it’s a bit lopsided. Why are so few products deemed as feminine being marketed for men? Today, we’re joined by Dr. Megan Mass who breaks down how commercials came to be driven by societal norms and heteronormativity. We’re also joined by Boy Smells co-founder Matthew Herman, who’s candle business celebrates those who challenge the gender binary. Be sure to check out Boy Smells’ holiday collection of candles as well as their brand new fine fragrances line and their recently restocked collaboration with Kacey Musgraves. And follow them on IG!Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride.Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com.Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana AlcalaHave an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com.*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by:Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, commercials always have a target audience in mind. They’re thinking about who they have the best chance of selling their product to. Which is a common marketing tactic, but it’s rooted in gender ideologies. Tutus are for little girls, monster trucks are for boys, makeup is for women, you get the idea. Today, we’ve made a lot of gender progress. LEGOs has released lines of toys using only primary colors to prove that anyone can buy their products. Nerf even makes their own line of toy guns advertised just for girls. But it’s a bit lopsided. Why are so few products deemed as feminine being marketed for men? Today, we’re joined by Dr. Megan Mass who breaks down how commercials came to be driven by societal norms and heteronormativity. We’re also joined by Boy Smells co-founder Matthew Herman, who’s candle business celebrates those who challenge the gender binary. Be sure to check out Boy Smells’ holiday collection of candles as well as their brand new fine fragrances line and their recently restocked collaboration with Kacey Musgraves. And follow them on IG! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at <a href="http://strawhutmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">strawhutmedia.com</a>. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by: Let's Get Checked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Branding & Gender 

i love this show so much! this is exactly what ive been looking for

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This is a great lgbt podcast. Positive, kind, and intriguing

YES...

The LGBTQ experience is more than just a rainbow flag, it’s a movement. The PRIDE podcast hosted by Levi Chambers celebrates every person under the queer umbrella with skillful journalism and engaging interviews. Ever wondered about the queer pirates who of the Caribbean? How about the origins of the expression "coming out" or the queer history of the United States? Join us as we provide a platform to LGBTQ people with stories to tell — stories about sexuality, gender, love, laughter or anything that unleashes your curiosity. PRIDE’s weekly podcast from Straw Hut Media is guaranteed to let your mind run wild in a safe space full of wonderment. So come along, we’re proud to have you.  *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media

PRIDE

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