Treasures of Queer Salem
Join your hosts, Tallow and Nix as we interview members of the Queer community in the Salam/Keizer area to unearth uplifting stories and highlight community resources.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Treasures of Queer Salem
Latest Episodes
Zach, Queer Community Builder with Capital Pride
We're talking to Zach(he/they), the outgoing president of Salem Pride. He talks about how he got involved and helped it become the thriving organization we know today! Listen and find out how you can get involved.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Jason, Fantastic Founder Of Rainbow Youth
Today we talk to Jason (he/they) who was a founder and one of the first members of Rainbow Youth! Jason shares his experience growing up as an out and proud youth in Salem in the 90s. He discusses how Rainbow Youth has grown over the years and ...
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45:10
Becka, Button-making Baddie Believes and Radness Ensues
We interview Becka(she/they) owner of Becka Makes Buttons and the founder of Radness Ensues, a nonprofit community center in Kiezer. Yet they're not done! They are assembling a BABC, Bad Ass Bitch Club which will host a femme empowerment retrea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:48
Tricarico, Ain't No Country Queer Quitter
Tricarico(they/them) is one of the founders of the Mid-Willamette Queer Collective, a social meetup group and discord server for Queer adults. They share their journey of finding an identity they feel comfortable in and the importance of being ...
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37:33
Snarfy, Queer Hairapist of Court Appearance
Today we chat with Snarfy, who is a pillar of Salem's Queer community. They are a genderqueer hairstylist in Salem, Oregon. They've lived in Salem since 2007 and their queer hair salon, Court Appearance Styling Studio, is vital place of affirmi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:33