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
28 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:23:42
9: Raymond Burr And Richard Chamberlain
In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the hidden stories of LGBTQ icons in television and film, focusing on figures who had to conceal their identities to protect their careers. The conversation also touches on the support for LGBTQ refugees ...
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Episode 9
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1:38:43
8: Bea Arthur And Charles Nelson Reilly
Drew and Sarah cover two of the very best. If you are any kind of decent human, you know the show The Golden Girls. Bea Arthur was the guiding force of that show as Dorothy. But there is so much more to Bea and you will crap you pants at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:15:48
7: Halloween Spooktacular
It's our first annual Halloween Special! Sarah and Drew discuss LGTBQ Halloween, with special focus on Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Both Sarah and Drew give their top ten gay moments in Halloween TV and movies...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:12:18
6: Bewitched Special: Paul Lynde And Agnes Moorehead
Drew and Sarah cover that wonderful show with two Darrin's just in time for Halloween. Bewitched was a huge hit in the 1960's and into the 1970's about a witch trying to be a normal housewife. Her overbearing mother and crazy uncle are the acto...
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Episode 6
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1:11:11
5: Vintage Hollywood: Cary Grant
Drew and Sarah BOTH tell the story of legendary actor Cary Grant. Grant was married 5 times (to women) but had a long time relationship with a fellow actor. His extreme good looks and unique sense of humor made him a leading man in Hollyw...
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Episode 5
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1:07:03
4: Vintage Hollywood: Greta Garbo And Katherine Hepburn
Drew and Sarah cover some fascinating women with some major trousered attitudes in this episode. Greta and Kate had a huge set of balls to fight the system of stupid ass men they had to deal with on a daily basis. Their love lives were just as ...
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Episode 4
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1:08:33