These Are The Gays Of Our Lives
Drew and Sarah are college friends who share a love of pop culture from 80s music, old Hollywood movies, iconic closeted characters, and campy TV shows. Countless LGBTQ+ stories remain hidden in history, but deserve to be in the spotlight. Drew and Sarah explore the memorable and the not-so-well-known LGBTQ+ people that influenced both their lives and society. Peppered in every story are their hot takes and sass. Listen in, learn, and laugh along as they humorously and affectionately tell the life stories of the many gays of our lives.
Episodes
34 episodes
Special Crossover Episode From It's Always The Husband!
Drew filled in for Megan from "It's Always The Husband" and recorded some true crime with Sarah. From the show Deadly Women this is a story about Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward. It's love turned into obsession in a time when th...
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Episode 34
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3: Athletes: John Curry and Glenn Burke.
This conversation explores the lives of two groundbreaking LGBTQ athletes, John Curry and Glenn Burke. John Curry, a figure skater, faced the challenges of fame and identity while navigating the world of competitive skating. His innovativ...
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Episode 33
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1:38:02
32: Athletes: Billie Jean King
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the world of extreme athletes, focusing on LGBTQ representation in sports. They introduce a segment called 'Hey, That's Kind of Gay', where they discuss media and observations related to LGBTQ culture. Th...
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Episode 32
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2:00:14
31: Encore Of Cary Grant
Listen all over again to Drew and Sarah discuss legendary actor and lover Cary Grant.
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Episode 31
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1:07:03
30: Athletes: Leo Baker And Renee Richards
In this episode, Drew and Sarah explore the intersection of athletics and LGBTQ identity, discussing their own experiences with sports and the representation of LGBTQ individuals in media. They delve into the story of Renee Richards, a transgen...
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Episode 30
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1:47:42
29: Athletes: Greg Louganis And Hobey Baker
In this episode, Drew and Sarah explore the intersection of sports and LGBTQ history, focusing on notable athletes and cultural moments. .' The conversation highlights Hobey Baker, a pioneering figure in American sports, whose legacy continues ...
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Episode 29
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1:36:12
28: One Year Anniversary Special!
We made it one year! How time flies!In this episode, Drew and Sarah go over old episode and add any new information or information that didn't make it to the shows. We share more stories and interesting tidbits about the fascinating peop...
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Episode 28
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45:53
27: Author Series: Gertrude Stein And Michael Dillion
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the lives and legacies of influential LGBTQ+ writers and figures, including Audre Lorde and Gertrude Stein. They discuss media representation in films like Jaws 3D, celebrate Tom Daley's new swimwear line...
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Episode 27
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1:41:22
26: Author Series: Audre Lorde And Hans Christian Andersen
*Last 5 minutes, Drew's voice disappears! You will just hear Sarah's nonsense. We will fix it for next time*Join Drew and Sarah as they dive into the fascinating world of LGBTQ+ authors in their ongoing Writers Series. Th...
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Episode 26
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1:31:02
25: Author Series: Emily Dickinson And Virginia Woolf
In this episode, hosts Sarah and Drew explore the lives and impacts of literary icons Emily Dickinson and Virginia Woolf. The hosts delve into Dickinson's family background, her struggles with mental health, and the societal expectations of wom...
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Episode 25
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1:39:10
24: Pee Wee Herman Special
In this episode, Sarah and Drew dive into the documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself,' exploring the life and career of Paul Rubens, the man behind the iconic Pee-wee Herman character. They discuss their lifelong admiration for Pee-wee, the complexiti...
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Episode 24
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1:34:15
23: Author Series: Tennessee Williams And Walt Whitman
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives,' hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes related to LGBTQ history and representation. This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Walt Whitman, exploring his early challenges, in...
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Episode 23
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1:39:27
22: Author Series: Truman Capote And Oscar Wilde
In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew explore the lives of LGBTQ authors, focusing on Oscar Wilde. They discuss various media representations of gay culture, share positive news for the community, and delve ...
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Episode 22
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1:43:45
21: THE GRACE JONES PART 2
In this episode, Drew and Sarah delve into the life and legacy of Grace Jones, exploring her journey from Jamaica to becoming a disco icon. They discuss her relationships, the impact of her Jamaican roots on her identity and music, and the chal...
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Episode 21
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1:52:41
20: THE GRACE JONES Part 1
In this episode, Sarah and Drew delve into the life and legacy of Grace Jones, exploring her early years, cultural impact, and the significance of her work in the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss her memoir, iconic status, and the representation ...
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Episode 20
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1:42:30
19: Musician Series: Billy Preston And Dusty Springfield
In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew delve into the world of musicians, focusing on lesser-known figures like Sister Rosetta Tharp and the cultural impact of rock and roll icons. They discuss the evolution ...
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Episode 19
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1:21:49
18: Musician Series- Esquerita And Sister Rosetta Tharpe
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives,' Drew and Sarah explore the rich history of LGBTQ+ musicians, highlighting the importance of representation in music and media. The episode culminates in a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharp, th...
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Episode 18
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1:16:40
17 Musician Series: Bessie Smith And Josephine Baker
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the lives of LGBTQ musicians, starting with Bessie Smith and Josephine Baker. This conversation delves into the life of Bessie Smith, a pioneering blues singer known for her complex personality, turbulent...
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Episode 17
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1:26:50
16: Bayard Rustin And Nell Carter
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives', Drew and Sarah explore the stories of LGBTQ figures, focusing on the legacy of Prince, the campy nature of Batman films, and recent positive developments for the LGBTQ community. They also s...
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Episode 16
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1:34:44
15: Anne Lister And Sally Ride
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the lives of historical figures in LGBTQ+ history. This conversation explores the lives of two remarkable women: Anne Lister, a 19th-century landowner known for her diaries that documented her lesbian rel...
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Episode 15
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1:38:24
14: Isaac Newton And Alan Turing
In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives,' hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes, including the stories of historical figures, media moments that resonate with LGBTQ culture, and the representation of queer identities in film a...
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Episode 14
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1:33:09
13: White Christmas Special Episode!!
In this episode, Drew and Sarah dive into the classic holiday film 'White Christmas,' exploring its oddities, the cast, and the cultural impact it has had over the years. They discuss the film's musical numbers, the backgrounds of the main acto...
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Episode 13
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1:05:18
12: Historical Figures: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore lesser-known figures from the LGBTQIA+ community, discuss media representations that resonate with queer culture, and highlight positive initiatives within the community. They delve into the life and work...
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Episode 12
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1:27:52
11: Historical Figures: Hatshepsut And Alexander The Great
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives', hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes related to LGBTQ+ representation in media and history.. In this conversation, Drew and Sarah delve into the fascinating life of Hatshepsut, the lo...
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Episode 11
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1:30:46
10: Kristy McNichol And Robert Reed
In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew explore various themes related to LGBTQ+ representation in media, political moments that resonate with the community, and the cultural impact of iconic TV shows like 'Th...
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Episode 10
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1:23:42