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Queer 101
Hosted by LGBTQ+ activist and world-renowned entertainer Miss Peppermint, alongside celebrated queer historian and author Hugh Ryan, this podcast is your weekly deep dive into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and extraordinary individuals who shaped LGBTQ+ history.
Each episode, Pep and Hugh unravel the struggles, celebrate the triumphs, and explore the cultural revolutions that have defined queer identities throughout time. With heart, humor, and a dash of glamor, they guide you through centuries of rich, vibrant LGBTQ+ legacy.
Whether you’re here to honor the past, better understand the present, or ignite change for the future, Queer 101 is your direct line to the stories that matter most.
Queer 101
Latest Episodes
How ’90s NYC Queer Nightlife Changed Pop Culture Forever
Okayyyy y’all Pride season is officially ON — and we are starting with a Queer 101 deep dive into the ICONIC ’90s downtown New York City queer nightlife scene that literally shaped mainstream culture.Yes. I said literally.<...
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They’re Redefining “Biological Truth.” Here’s Why It’s Dangerous.
This week on Queer 101, Hugh the Historian and I are back — and whew. It’s been a heavy one.We’re breaking down a wave of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation, including Louisiana’s so‑called “Restoring Biological T...
Queer Broadway, Trans Rights Wins & LGBTQ News | Our Spring Update
Hugh and I are back with a spring check-in packed with LGBTQ+ news, queer Broadway buzz, and hopeful updates on trans rights.This week on Queer 101, we break down global political shifts, including Viktor...
When Anti-Trans Rhetoric Boomerangs: Jenner, Chappelle & the Laws They Fueled
This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are reacting in real time to headlines that say everything about the moment we’re in.Caitlyn Jenner went on Fox News to complain about being impacted by Trump-era passpo...
LGBTQ Rights, Body Autonomy & the Politics of Control
Okay y’all — this is Part Two of our activism conversation, and we’re zooming out.Because what’s happening right now isn’t random. It’s coordinated. It’s strategic. And it’s about control.On this episode of Queer ...