Angela Lansbury

Catch up with us and then stick around to learn about the interesting life of Angela Lansbury. 

Catch up with us and then stick around to learn about the interesting life of Angela Lansbury.

32. Angela Lansbury

Gia Carangi

Are sequins part of sports apparel? Find out on this episode and learn of the tragic life of Gia Carangi. 

Are sequins part of sports apparel? Find out on this episode and learn of the tragic life of Gia Carangi.

 31. Gia Carangi

This episode, we cover Olivia Newton-John

This episode, we cover Olivia Newton-John

30. Olivia Newton-John

Keith Haring

This week we cover the very inspirational Keith Haring. And discover a New Zealand Bicon. 

This week we cover the very inspirational Keith Haring. And discover a New Zealand Bicon.

29. Keith Haring

Klaus Nomi

We learn about Klaus Nomi and how nothing is Matthew's fault.  Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2 https://visualaids.org/blog/klaus-nomi-30-years-later https://www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/after-the-fall-remembering-klaus-nomi-30-years-later http://thenomisong.com/thefilm.htm (This website and the film itself.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/obituaries/klaus-nomi-overlooked.html https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/970-the-curious-career-of-klaus-nomi/

We learn about Klaus Nomi and how nothing is Matthew's fault. Sources: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2</a> <a href="https://visualaids.org/blog/klaus-nomi-30-years-later" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://visualaids.org/blog/klaus-nomi-30-years-later</a> <a href="https://www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.openculture.com/2011/08/klaus_nomi_the_brilliant_performance_of_a_dying_man.html</a> <a href="https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/after-the-fall-remembering-klaus-nomi-30-years-later" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/after-the-fall-remembering-klaus-nomi-30-years-later</a> <a href="http://thenomisong.com/thefilm.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thenomisong.com/thefilm.htm</a> (This website and the film itself.) <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/obituaries/klaus-nomi-overlooked.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/obituaries/klaus-nomi-overlooked.html</a> <a href="https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/970-the-curious-career-of-klaus-nomi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/970-the-curious-career-of-klaus-nomi/</a>

28. Klaus Nomi

This episode we cover the very topical Kate Bush and have a surprise guest in studio with us.  Resources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kate-Bush https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/03/kate-bush-lgbtq/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/19/kate-bush-stranger-things-running-up-that-hill/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs&amp;ab_channel=VDVault The Kate Bush Story (2014 BBC Documentary)

This episode we cover the very topical Kate Bush and have a surprise guest in studio with us.  Resources: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kate-Bush" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kate-Bush</a> <a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/03/kate-bush-lgbtq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/03/kate-bush-lgbtq/</a> <a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/19/kate-bush-stranger-things-running-up-that-hill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/19/kate-bush-stranger-things-running-up-that-hill/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs&amp;ab_channel=VDVault" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sLwt8mhZs&amp;ab_channel=VDVault</a> The Kate Bush Story (2014 BBC Documentary)

27. Kate Bush

Learn about many of our queer symbols and flags and even the Hankie Code!

Learn about many of our queer symbols and flags and even the Hankie Code!

26. Queer Symbols

Lily Tomlin

Listen to us giggle through the whole episode. This week we cover our favorite teacher with frizzy hair, Lily Tomlin.  Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-Tomlin https://pridesource.com/article/lily-tomlin-an-icon-unto-herself/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin_filmography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin As well as many of her movies. 

Listen to us giggle through the whole episode. This week we cover our favorite teacher with frizzy hair, Lily Tomlin. Sources: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-Tomlin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-Tomlin</a> <a href="https://pridesource.com/article/lily-tomlin-an-icon-unto-herself/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pridesource.com/article/lily-tomlin-an-icon-unto-herself/</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin_filmography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin_filmography</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Tomlin</a> As well as many of her movies.

25. Lily Tomlin

Caftan advice as well as why Melrose Place was the 90s queer guilty pleasure we all deserved.  Resources: Melroseplace.fandom.com https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/28/first-gay-lgbt-character-tv-show/ http://www.newnownext.com/gay-television-timeline/04/2017/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melrose_Place https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/melrose-place-oral-history-marcia-cross-heather-locklear-grant-show-darren-star-look-back-1016500/ And of course the TV show Melrose Place

Caftan advice as well as why Melrose Place was the 90s queer guilty pleasure we all deserved.  Resources: <a href="http://Melroseplace.fandom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melroseplace.fandom.com</a> <a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/28/first-gay-lgbt-character-tv-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/28/first-gay-lgbt-character-tv-show/</a> <a href="http://www.newnownext.com/gay-television-timeline/04/2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.newnownext.com/gay-television-timeline/04/2017/</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melrose_Place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melrose_Place</a> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/melrose-place-oral-history-marcia-cross-heather-locklear-grant-show-darren-star-look-back-1016500/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/melrose-place-oral-history-marcia-cross-heather-locklear-grant-show-darren-star-look-back-1016500/</a> And of course the TV show Melrose Place

24. Melrose Place

We discuss the adventures we had during our time off and the life and times of Lady Chablis.  Resources: Hiding My Candy, Autobiography of Lady Chablis Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, both the book and movie

We discuss the adventures we had during our time off and the life and times of Lady Chablis.  Resources: Hiding My Candy, Autobiography of Lady Chablis Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, both the book and movie

23. Lady Chablis

Every episode, We provide a mini documentary about an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Providing background, history, and fun facts about each person. At the end of the episode we discuss how the featured person has attained icon status in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer community.

This episode, we cover the multi talented Queen Latifah. She is inspiring with her drive and determination and makes time to be likeable and isn't afraid to be the punch line.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources used for this episode: https://www.biography.com/musician/queen-latifah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah Queen Latifah 1996 Documentary on YouTube uploaded by drama child https://hiphopgoldenage.com/artists/queen-latifah/ https://www.npr.org/2020/06/26/883334741/we-insist-a-century-of-black-music-against-state-violence https://www.npr.org/2017/07/24/538346630/turning-the-tables-150-greatest-albums-made-by-women-page-12 And of course Queen Latifah’s own music and cinema library!

This episode, we cover the multi talented Queen Latifah. She is inspiring with her drive and determination and makes time to be likeable and isn't afraid to be the punch line.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources used for this episode: <a href="https://www.biography.com/musician/queen-latifah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biography.com/musician/queen-latifah</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Latifah</a> Queen Latifah 1996 Documentary on YouTube uploaded by drama child <a href="https://hiphopgoldenage.com/artists/queen-latifah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hiphopgoldenage.com/artists/queen-latifah/</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/06/26/883334741/we-insist-a-century-of-black-music-against-state-violence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2020/06/26/883334741/we-insist-a-century-of-black-music-against-state-violence</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2017/07/24/538346630/turning-the-tables-150-greatest-albums-made-by-women-page-12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2017/07/24/538346630/turning-the-tables-150-greatest-albums-made-by-women-page-12</a> And of course Queen Latifah’s own music and cinema library!

22. Queen Latifah

James Baldwin

This week we cover Author and civil rights activist James Baldwin. We keep the chatter short because we had a lot of information to cover.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast EMail: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: James Baldwin &amp; Nikki Giovanni - A conversation 1971 Conversation with a Native Son: Maya Angelou and James Baldwin James Baldwin vs William F Buckley debate 1965 James Baldwin vs Paul Weiss on the Dick Cavett Show 1969 "I am not your Negro" 2016 Film https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin

This week we cover Author and civil rights activist James Baldwin. We keep the chatter short because we had a lot of information to cover.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast EMail: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: James Baldwin &amp; Nikki Giovanni - A conversation 1971 Conversation with a Native Son: Maya Angelou and James Baldwin James Baldwin vs William F Buckley debate 1965 James Baldwin vs Paul Weiss on the Dick Cavett Show 1969 "I am not your Negro" 2016 Film <a href="https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biography.com/writer/james-baldwin</a>

21. James Baldwin

This week we discuss one of the living legends of the original Stonewall riots. Miss Major has lived all over the United States and effected change in each place. She continues to effect change still today while living in rural Arkansas.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: https://missmajor.net/ https://www.them.us/story/transvisionaries-miss-major https://standwithtrans.org/miss-major-griffin-gracy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOGc3K9rHU&amp;ab_channel=qoncbc https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/2/23/what-trans-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy-wants-you-know https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive https://www.astraeafoundation.org/ https://www.queerportraits.com/

This week we discuss one of the living legends of the original Stonewall riots. Miss Major has lived all over the United States and effected change in each place. She continues to effect change still today while living in rural Arkansas.  Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com Sources: <a href="https://missmajor.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://missmajor.net/</a> <a href="https://www.them.us/story/transvisionaries-miss-major" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.them.us/story/transvisionaries-miss-major</a> <a href="https://standwithtrans.org/miss-major-griffin-gracy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://standwithtrans.org/miss-major-griffin-gracy/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOGc3K9rHU&amp;ab_channel=qoncbc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOGc3K9rHU&amp;ab_channel=qoncbc</a> <a href="https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive</a> <a href="https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/2/23/what-trans-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy-wants-you-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/2/23/what-trans-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy-wants-you-know</a> <a href="https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/they-are-not-including-us-we-have-to-stand-up-miss-major-speaks-on-why-the-fight-to-end-state-violence-must-be-inclusive</a> <a href="https://www.astraeafoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.astraeafoundation.org/</a> <a href="https://www.queerportraits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.queerportraits.com/</a>

20. Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Andre Leon Talley

Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com This week we catch up on what has happened since our last recording session.  Matthew takes everything to dark places this week.  Niko talks about scarves We discuss the importance of Andre Leon Talley. He was inspiring and devoted to his career as a fashion editor. 

Instagram: @queericonspodcast Email: queericonspodcast@gmail.com This week we catch up on what has happened since our last recording session.  Matthew takes everything to dark places this week.  Niko talks about scarves We discuss the importance of Andre Leon Talley. He was inspiring and devoted to his career as a fashion editor.

19. Andre Leon Talley

Georgia O'Keefe

We have an INSTAGRAM! Make sure to check us out @queericonspodcast  We are so excited to add this component.  You can still email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com as well

We have an INSTAGRAM! Make sure to check us out @queericonspodcast  We are so excited to add this component.  You can still email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com as well

18. Georgia O'Keefe

This was a really fun episode. Check out our thoughts on Bugs Bunny this week.  queericonspodcast@gmail.com

This was a really fun episode. Check out our thoughts on Bugs Bunny this week.  queericonspodcast@gmail.com

17. Bugs Bunny

Quentin Crisp

Email: QueerIconsPodcast@gmail.com

16. Quentin Crisp

Disco is always fun and Sylvester is no different. Don't forget you can email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com

Disco is always fun and Sylvester is no different. Don't forget you can email us at queericonspodcast@gmail.com

15. Sylvester

Greg Louganis

We're back! Kinda. Please enjoy some previously unreleased episodes while Niko and I prepare to record and get you some fresh episodes. 

We're back! Kinda. Please enjoy some previously unreleased episodes while Niko and I prepare to record and get you some fresh episodes.

14. Greg Louganis

13. Stormé DeLarverie

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