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From Paris is Burning to Love Victor: Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Media

Styler Honeycutt Season 1 Episode 7

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"Do you remember your first encounter with LGBTQ+ representation in media? That magical moment when you finally saw yourself reflected back on screen or found your experiences captured in words on a page?

Honeycuntt and Auntie Jay take listeners on a nostalgic journey through the media that shaped their queer identities and understanding of the community. From early 2000s groundbreakers like Queer as Folk and Will & Grace to contemporary favorites like Love Simon and Heartstopper, they explore how representation has evolved over the decades.

The conversation weaves through television classics, cult films, YA novels, superhero comics, and documentaries that have become cornerstones of queer cultural literacy. Paris is Burning gets its deserved recognition as a foundational document of ball culture that influenced everything from RuPaul's Drag Race to modern slang. Meanwhile, The Rocky Horror Picture Show sparks memories of midnight screenings and audience participation that created safe spaces for exploration.

Beyond entertainment, Honey and Jay dig into how these media touchstones provided crucial validation during formative years when many felt isolated or misunderstood. They celebrate how representation has expanded from stereotypical sidekicks to complex protagonists in stories that center queer joy rather than just struggle.

Whether you're looking for your next binge-watch, a meaningful read, or simply want to reminisce about the characters who helped you understand your own identity, this episode offers both heartfelt reflections and plenty of recommendations to add to your media queue.

Join the conversation by following us on Facebook and Instagram @twoqueerpocast and share the media that helped shape your own queer experience!"

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