Yesterqueer

TERFs & the Alt-Right (A Love Story) Jul 29, 2020

It's Caelan. This isn't a new episode of Yesterqueer, unfortunately, but it is a Youtube video! There's Caelan, there's magic, there's talking cats, and there's a whole lot of CGI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJyB_g_Xp3k

Star Trek SVU Oct 21, 2019

Anthony tells Caelan the history of lgbtq+ representation on Star Trek.

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Falloppio Goodyear Oct 14, 2019

Caelan tells Anthony the history of condoms; (several historical tortoises were harmed in the making of this episode.)

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Sources: One, Two

Sandwich Hat Oct 07, 2019

Anthony tells Caelan the story of Mercedes de Acosta; poet, lady-lover. and Hollywood badass.

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Sources: One, Two

Unspeakably Disgusting Sep 30, 2019

Caelan tells Anthony the story of Elagabalus; Roman Empress, heathen, and dictator of the dopest order!

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Sources: One, Two

Pay it No Mind Feb 25, 2019

Caelan and Anthony talk about one of the most iconic and dope figure this podcast will ever see; Marsha P. Johnson.

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Sources: One, Two, Three

Lesbrarian Feb 11, 2019

Caelan and Anthony join forces to tell the stories of the “mother and father of the gay and lesbian movement” in the United States; Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings.

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Sources: Frank Kameny: One, Two, Three / Barbara Gittings: One, Two, Three

Chiquita Jan 29, 2019

Caelan fangirls over Josephine Baker, possibly the most amazing queer woman in all of history. Anthony (48:13) gets into the very queer (and kinda sad) life of Tchaikovsky (pronounced Dostoevsky).

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Sources: Josephine Baker: One, Two / Tchaikovsky: One

Nun F*cker Dec 03, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of medieval trans woman (and nun-f*cker) Eleanor Rykener. Anthony (47:33) gets into the amazing and surprising history of Michael Dillon’s transition.

Caelan had some weird audio glitch, so skip to Anthony’s part at 47:33 if you can’t deal with it.

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Sources: Eleanor Rykener: One, Two / Michael Dillon: One, Two, Three

Hit & Run Oct 15, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of gay homophobes, and their subsequent outings. Anthony (26:39) gets into The WW2 letters exchanged between two men in love.

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Sources: Gay Homophobes: One, Two / Forbidden Love

The Little Mergay Aug 06, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of Hans Christian Anderson, writer of fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid. Anthony gets into history of queerness in Disney.

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Sources: Disney / Hans Christian Anderson O ne / Two / Three

Reverse Satyr Jul 23, 2018

Anthony gets into the seedy homophobic past of a Delta airlines. Caelan (28:00) gets into the history of queer gods

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Sources: Delta / Queer Gods

The Adam Bomb Jul 09, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of Jim Egan, Canada's "first queer activist". Anthony (24:02) gets into the unbelievable story of America's Gay Bomb.

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Sources: Queer / Gay Bomb: 1 / 2

Poppervs Jun 25, 2018

Anthony covers the history of the word Queer. Caelan (25:14) gets into the history of Poppers, aka Amyl Nitrates.

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Sources: Queer / Poppers: 1 / 2

Fashion Police Jun 04, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of Tom of Finland, you might not know his name but you know his art. Anthony (25:20) talks about Gladys Bentley; an American blues singer, pianist, and entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance.

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Tom of Finland: 1 / 2 / 3

Gladys Bentley: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 - (Video)

Prince Harvey Mar 26, 2018

Caelan gets into the history of Cock Rings and piercings. Anthony (20:00) covers the life and assassination of queer rights activist Harvey Milk.

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Sources: Harvey Milk // Cock Rings // Prince Albert

Hot Heat Mar 12, 2018

Caelan talks about one of the first American queer groups - The Society for Human Rights. Anthony (30:50) covers queer representation in slash fiction, and reads a few stories.

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Pits & Perverts Feb 26, 2018

Anthony covers the history of the group “Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners”, and Mark Ashton. Caelan (28:10) talks about a historic black feminist and queer politician - Barbara Jordan.

(We'll be switching to biweekly episodes for a short while, but we love you.)

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Sexual Wissenschaft Feb 12, 2018

Caelan talks about famously queer serial killer Aileen Wuornos (Think ugly Charlize Theron). Anthony (36:10) covers the history of The Pink Triangle and other symbols from Nazi Germany.

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Gay Dean Jan 29, 2018

Live from Medieval Times with Special guest stars Gay Dean The Hammer & Mr. Splinter. Caelan gets into queers in the Medieval era. Anthony (31:30) talks about the history of the gay gene and evolution.

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Fourteen Shillings Jan 22, 2018

Anthony airs some Royal dirty laundry, it’s the Cleveland Street Scandal. This is the royal scandal that started the attitude that queerdom was a fancy aristocratic vice.

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Meow Mix Jan 15, 2018

Caelan gets into "Lesbian bars" throughout US history.

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Shut That Door Jan 08, 2018

Anthony gets into the history of Larry Grason, an English comedian and television presenter.

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Bodily Infamous Jan 01, 2018

Caelan tells the history of the queer druid that was found mummified in a magic bog. Anthony doesn’t teach you anything because his part is coming next week. Happy New Years!

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Saturnanalia Dec 25, 2017

A Holiday Special!

Tops become bottoms, Faeries with complexes, and Jesus’ wig is in orbit! Caelan and Anthony cover Saturnalia, the REAL and freakin’ queer pagan origin of “Christmas.”

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Just the Tip Dec 18, 2017

Anthony details the history of queer culture in early Japan. Caelan (21:28) tells the history of the micronation; the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands.

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Lesbians in Space Dec 11, 2017

Caelan tells the kinky history of BDSM/Leather culture. Anthony (26:44) details the history of queer astronaut Sally Ride.

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Private Accounts Dec 04, 2017

Anthony details the history of queer people in sports. Caelan gets bored. Caelan (38:50) tells the sordid history of Alexander Wood - fondler and Canadian Icon.

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Ludacris 1:6-9 Nov 27, 2017

Caelan debunks all the passages in the bible that are said to condemn homosexuality. Anthony (39:11) gets into the biography of Walt Whitman, American poet and not-so-secret homo.

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Frackingham Palace Nov 20, 2017

Caelan covers Captain Rigby, a shameless queer from the 1600s. Anthony (20:32) covers the life of queer writer; Oscar Wilde.

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Chaeronea Nov 13, 2017

*Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault and violence.

Anthony gets into the statistics about sexual abuse/rape in the LGBTQ community. Caelan (33:00) covers George Ives, who started a secret queer cult over 100 years ago.

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Royal Favourite Nov 06, 2017

Caelan covers queer activist Peter Tatchell, who once tried to arrest a president for crimes against queer people. Anthony (32:00) covers the secret queer life of King James VI.

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A Fresh Nun Oct 17, 2017

Anthony covers the true crime story of closeted murderer Steven Grieveson. Caelan (29:23) gives us the details of the messy and adventurous life of Julie d'Aubigny.

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How Does That Sound Oct 03, 2017

Anthony covers …. Urethra? Urethras? Urethri? Either way it gets kinky. Caelan (19:28) talks about the real history of same sex marriage in the christian church.

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Dip It In The Sink Sep 26, 2017

It finally happened, Anthony and Caelan (17:18) accidentally covered the same topic, sort of. We talk about the history of bath houses and molly houses.

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The Queer Frontier Sep 18, 2017

Caelan gives us the deets about Leonard Matlovich, a gay veteran who fought the US Airforce’s discrimination against queer people. Anthony (28:22) goes back to the goldrush, and serves us some sexy and confusing facts about the Queer Frontier.

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300 Going on 30 Aug 21, 2017

Anthony explains all about the sexual health risks that affect lgbtq+ people. Caelan (24:10) goes into detail about the all queer elite army that the movie 300 was based on - The Sacred Band of Thebes.

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SelfGrinding Aug 08, 2017

Caelan discusses the history of the autofellatio and it’s relationship to queer medical history. Anthony (26:00) brings us the sordid details of an infamous UK serial killer - The Grindr Killer.

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Vogue Us Up Jul 31, 2017

Anthony details the countries that still criminalize and have the death penalty for being queer. Caelan (13:08) relays his research on Polari, the secret language of queers in the UK.

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The Talkies Jul 24, 2017

Caelan talks to us about Talkie star Billy Haines, one of the first out gay Hollywood actors. Anthony (20:04) advertises the history of lgbtq+ representation in advertisements.

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Nature Made a Mistake Jul 17, 2017

Anthony follows a news article from the 1950’s and researches Christine Jorgensen - the first transwoman to make headlines in the U.S. Caelan (19:63) goes directly into his comfort zone, and gives us the history of modern gay porn.

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Matthew Shepard & Jody Dobrowski Jul 10, 2017

Content warning: Very detailed discussions about extreme physical/sexual violence, hate crimes and murder.

Caelan and Anthony (45:51) tell the stories of Matthew Shepard, and Jody Dobrowski - and the hate crimes that led to their horrific murders.

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I Will Survive Jul 03, 2017

Anthony serenades us with the history of “gay anthems” and their effect on queer culture. Caelan (21:27) discusses the history of “fag hags”, and gets into the complicated relationship between straight women and queer men.

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Soap Studs Jun 26, 2017

It’s the second PRIDE episode of Yesterqueer - #LocalQueer. Caelan gets local and recounts the history of Operation Soap - The Bathhouse raids, and how that played a part in the formation of Toronto Pride. Anthony (37:00) details the chronological history of rights won and lost for queers in the United Kingdom.

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Sir Babadook Jun 19, 2017

It’s a special PRIDE episode of Yesterqueer - #CurrentQueer. Anthony talks about the life of Sir Ian McKellen, his impact on queer culture, and his activism. Caelan (22:35) gets all up in queer life in the app age; The Babadook, Grindr, and coming out online.

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Rise and Revel (Minisode) Jun 13, 2017

On the anniversary of the Pulse massacre, Caelan explains how and why Yesterqueer was born.

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Source: Rise and Revel by Caelan Conrad

Music: Bensound

Riding James Dean Jun 12, 2017

Caelan gets real up in the personal life of actor and iconic leading ‘mo James Dean. Anthony (31:45) covers the history of the Gay Rodeo, while Caelan tries not to scream about animal rights too loudly.

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Sources: James Dean #1, #2, #3 // Gay Rodeo

Queer as Franco Jun 05, 2017

It’s our tenth episode, and we’re doing things a little differently. We discuss two of our favourite queer writers. Anthony covers Russel T. Davies, writer of Queer as Folk, Doctor Who, and Torchwood. Caelan (25:53) talks about Ani Difranco; musician, writer, activist, dope-ass human. Please rate & review us on iTunes or Google Play. Support us on Patreon or check out our Shop!

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Sources: Ani DiFranco: 1 , 2 // Russel T. Davies

The Fruit Doodler May 30, 2017

Caelan explains all about the history of the science of gaydar, including Canada’s own gay detector; The Fruit Machine! Anthony (34:45) covers The Doodler, a serial killer that stalked the streets of San Francisco past, doodling and then killing his victims.

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Sources: The Doodler, Gaydar, The Fruit Machine

Return of the Ice Pick May 23, 2017

Anthony gets ice pick deep in the history of "Conversion" "Therapy", heads up, it's kind of gross. Caelan (26:18) blathers on about the origins and histories of various queer subcultures. Twinks, and Twunks and Bears, no lie!

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Sources: Converstion Therapy, Who's Who in the Zoo?, Guide to Gay Subcultures.

The Bobbitt Machine May 15, 2017

Anthony breaks out his ruler and we measure the lengthy history of penis sizes, and the cultural perception of peen sizes through the ages. Caelan (30:19) brings us back to World War II, and gets all up in the life of Alan Turing, war hero, criminal queer.

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Sources:Ideal Penis in History, Gay men and penis sizes. // Alan Turing, Turing's Law

Ring Raider May 01, 2017

Caelan gets a tad introspective and delves into the history behind the F word, and how the words queer and gay became synonymous with homosexual. Anthony (25:03) covers the complicated history of female impersonators, gender illusionists, and drag queens in pop culture.

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Check out Faggot Meatballs and Faggotini

History of the words F*ggot, Queer, Gay: One, Two, Three

History of Drag Queens: One, Two, Three.

The Circle of Life Apr 24, 2017

Anthony explores the history of queer life in ancient Rome and Greece, and the tragic end of one particularly hot throuple. Caelan (17:30) gets us nozzle deep into the history of anal cleanses as 'medicine', sex prep, and kink.

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Learn more: LGBTQ life in Ancient Greece & Rome, History of Enemas

The Dolphin Situation Apr 17, 2017

Caelan brings us into the wilds of the secret queerness of the animal kingdom. Anthony (21:43) pops us into the TARDIS and back to when Alfred Kinsey was redefining sexual sciences. It's the circle-jerk of life, and it moves us all (or 1 in 10).

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Learn more: Alfred Kinsey, Gaynimals, Kinsey Scale

Bonus: Find out where YOU are on the Kinsey Scale!

Two Boys, No Ice Pick Apr 10, 2017

Anthony brings us all to merry old wherever he's from to enlighten us on the sordid history of cottaging. Caelan (20:45) goes rogue and covers the life and crimes of Canada's famous gay killer - Luka Magnotta.

Content Warning: The portion about Luka Magnotta is super gross and uncensored.

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Learn more: Luka Magnotta, Cottaging.

Get Hanky Together Apr 03, 2017

Caelan covers the fascinatingly depressing life of Billie Holiday. Anthony (24:12) brings us back to San Francisco during the gold rush where they used handkerchiefs as a rudimentary grindr.

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Learn more: Billie Holiday, Strange Fruit (Music Video), Banky, History of The Hanky Code, Hanky Code chart.

Rimming George Michael Mar 27, 2017

Anthony tells tale of the legendary singer (and toiletbandit) George Michael. Caelan (23:35) dives deep into the annals of time to uncover the hidden history of rimming.

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Learn more: George Michael, George Michael - Outside (Music Video), Rimming Wiki, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Gay Bob

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