A collection of stories and objects that won't end up in a traditional museum! David Sheppeard and Roni Guetta interview some of their favorite queer people in Brighton and Hove about the objects they would put in a Queer Museum if there was one. A collection of personal stories, crucial historical moments for the LGBTQ+ community, political and personal struggles, are told through loved objects and memorabilia.
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A Desperate Housewives rewatch podcast. Just two queer people sharing our love of the hit ABC soap opera one episode at a time. Hosted by: Ned (@nedjorts) & McKenzie. Stay juicy.
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Are we living in a bisexual renaissance? From Ancient China to TikTok, writers, hosts and ex-gfs Mary & Ell explore what it really means to be a modern bisexual. “I still regretfully shag men... I guess that’s what bi is” - anon Written, created and hosted by Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Sound design, music and production by Tom Foskett-Barnes. Episodes 1-8 research by Eve Brandon, Robin Craig, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Episodes 1-8 produced by Ellie Keel. Graphic design by Madison Coby Y ...
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Wildblood and Queenie: on music, radio, and getting married three times
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Iconic Brighton DJ duo, Wildblood and Queenie, share some stories from their queer life in Brighton. Partners in life and music, Wildblood and Queenie takes us on a journey through the gigs they’ve played, the club nights they’ve created, the ins and out of lesbian intrigue, bongos playing, radio shows, love on the scene and beyond, and their renew…
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How can we understand the intersection between queerness and neurodiversity? Ell and Mary take a hard look at the existing research to try and understand why so many queers are neurospicy, and vice versa. Splitting up to look for clues, Ell turns her attention to the co-occurrence of ADHD and bisexuality, while Mary interrogates the connection betw…
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It's the episode you've all been waiting for... Ell & Mary's hot (well, now tepid) take on the hit BBC show I KISSED A GIRL. Join us for a deep dive in which we ask: what does "gay panic" actually mean? Is there such a thing as bi or nonbinary panic? What's the deal with gender on the show? And most importantly: if we were on it, would anyone fancy…
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It's been 10 years since the film 'Pride' came out - a heartwarming billion-dollar British blockbuster about the birth of Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners (LGSM). Ell and Mary chart the legacy of LGSM from its early days to today's Lesbians & Gays Support The Migrants movement, asking: what can it teach us - or warn us - about solidarity today?…
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Episode 31: bi married men
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Are bi married men the most invisible bisexuals? Join Ell and Mary in conversation with Robert Cohen, author of ‘Bi Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance & Authenticity’ and host of the wildly successful podcast 2 Bi Guys. Find the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Bisexual-Married-Men-Stories-of-Relationships-Acceptance-and-Authenti…
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Episode 30: the bi-section: All Of Us Strangers
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It's Ell & Mary's 30th episode, and they celebrate by not mentioning bisexuality a single time! Come ease into 2024 with a discussion on the queer credentials of Andrew Haigh’s latest film All Of Us Strangers. Expect low-stakes chat with high-brow ideas, including Lee Edelman’s Death Drive and Bessel van der Kolk’s theory on body trauma. P.S. this …
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Ell and Mary aren’t film critics but they are queer. And that’s all the expertise they need surely? It’s cold outside, come on in for a free-spirited barely-edited long form discussion of Todd Haynes’ movie Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, hosted by your fave amateurs. Things are about to get sexy… Enjoying Life of Bi? Support us at: …
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Episode 28: queers for palestine
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On November 9th, The Telegraph published an opinion piece by writer Brendan O'Neill titled, 'Queers for Palestine must have a death wish'. In today's episode, Ell and Mary answer: no we don't. Palestinian liberation is a queer issue. Here's why. Support alQaws for for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society: http://alqaws.org/support-us OX…
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So yes fine, Ell and Mary are approaching thirty and they’re wondering what their lives might look like in five years time. Will they own houses? Who will they live with? Will they want babies? What does growing up look like if you don’t want a conventional life-style? Join them on a ramble through aspec perspectives, polyamorous advocacy and home-…
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Fresh back from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ell and Mary reflect on a wild summer of wine, sex, and theatre. But is the Edinburgh Festival really that radical; that queer; that Bacchic? Or is it another guise for the capitalist machine? Come dip your toes in some Ancient Roman nonsense, and join us for a much-needed catchup. https://www.patreon.…
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Episode 25: queer jews - part 2 'god wrestlers'
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Ell and Mary are back with the second part of an eye-opening two-parter on the relationship between queerness and Judaism. What began with a dumb Q - why do we have so many queer jewish friends? - evolved into an odyssey into ancient text. This episode features a remarkable conversation with Hava from Queer Yeshiva. Get involved with Queer Yeshiva …
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Episode 24: queer jews - part 1 'i love cheese'
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In an unexpected turn of events, Ell and Mary bring you the first instalment of a rich two-parter on the relationship between queerness and Judaism. What began with a dumb Q - why do we have so many queer jewish friends? - evolved into an odyssey into ancient text... Ft. interviews with listener Yaz, Rabbi Judith Levitt and Hava of Queer Yeshiva. S…
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Gays and Christian have not always been best buds. What's queer about faith? Where's the faith in queerness? Ell and Mary talk to a pastor and an ex-pastor abut how queerness and faith can coexist and the dark times when they don't. Edit: Katie was commissioned in 2018, not 2016 as stated in the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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Episode 22: amanananormativity
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What can two sex-obsessed queers learn from asexuality? Turns out, a lot. Join Ell and Mary for an exploding of ACE-spectrum assumptions as they ask: what does intimacy look like without sex? What is romance? Are we even as sex-obsessed as we thought? It's time to break from the shackles of amatonormativity, baby! Content note: this episode briefly…
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We know that you most likely already knew this, but we wanted to be transparent and give you an official word on our hiatus. We love you, stay juicy.Oleh McKenzie Wilkes
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Episode 21: we'll have to go through it
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Stand up fight back! Ell and Mary open a new season of Life of Bi with a march for justice and a dive into the political and institutional barriers to trans rights and healthcare. Whether you think you know a lot, or you know you don’t know much - this one’s worth a listen. Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of transphobia and barri…
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Jane Traies: on secrets, books, and being whole
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Writer, researcher, storyteller and oral historian Jane Traies has been recording the life histories of the oldest generations of lesbians in the UK. Some of these stories feature in her books The Lives of Older Lesbians: Sexuality, Identity and the Life Course (2016) and Now You See Me (2018). In November 2021 we had the opportunity and privilege …
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Episode 20: make the yuletide gay
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God rest ye merry Gentlethems. It's been a long silly season , so snuggle down for some chill festive listening. Feat. seasonal self-care tips, and a queer retelling of the nativity. Jesus was enby! We don't make the rules! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 19: the desire triptych - part 3
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If you got all the people you'd ever fancied in a room, what would that room look like? This is the third and final desire triptych. Inspired by a listener's suggestions, we ask: why do we desire who we desire? Is it power? Difference? Similarities? Does any of this even matter? This episode stars Ella. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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In this episode we discuss Kayla way too much for how long she's onscreen, Danielle entering her Bimbo era, and the epic race for President of the Homeowner's Association of the Wisteria Lane of America. This is definitely an eppie to show your mom's husband!Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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Episode 18: let them eat lemon bars
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Did somebody just say eat? Join us for a smörgåsbord of culinary chat as we ask: can food be queer? What does gay food taste like? Is easting a radical act? Feast you ears, imbibe the bi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 17: the desire triptych - part 2
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Welcome back to the Desire Triptych! Inspired by a listener's suggestion, we ask: what role - if any - does gender have to play in attraction? What makes us desire a certain body/bodies if it's not to do with cisnormative gender? And why is it so hard to talk about attraction without drifting into binaried language? This episode stars the wonderful…
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4.04 If There's Anything I Can't Stand
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In this episode we discuss the arrival of The Wisteria Gays, Katherine's elder abuse, and the beautiful pygmy nuthatch.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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Join Hell Potter and Scary Mary for this spoooooky Halloween special as they set sail into the Golden Age of Pirates to meet the cross-dressing lovers and bicons Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Were pirate ships as scary as they seem, or were they actually floating queer utopias? You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patr…
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Episode 15: the desire triptych - part 1
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Introducing: the desire triptych. Inspired by a listener's suggestion, we ask: what role - if any - does gender have to play in attraction? What makes us desire a certain body/bodies if it's not to do with cisnormative gender? What is attraction? Energy, hotness, gender expression? What turns us on? Featuring interviews with three special sexy peop…
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Ell & Mary welcomed bi royalty as Susan Sarandon comes out, consider joining a coven to welcome witchy season, and picture the perfect #bivisibilityday. Plus, a fresh pronoun-status after an accidental-hiatus... You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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In this episode we discuss Danielle's newest pregnancy hobby, who we think Gaby looks like, and ask the burning question: "Has F-licity H-ffman ever smoked 🥬?"Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss the great new energy Katherine brings to the lane, the "Tinafication" of Edie Britt, and ponder if we all share the same k!nk.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we welcome a new (hot) housewife, discuss our Season 4 mystery, and check in on the current status of lime flavored soft drinks on Wisteria Lane.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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It's Season 3 wrap up time and McKenzie gives us the broad strokes on everything that happened, Ned has Season 4 predictions, and does NOT talk about Glee.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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Episode 13: feral girl summer
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It's the hottest day of the year and we're horny af. But how do you honour your inner Hot Girl in a long-term relationship? Things get personal as Ell and Mary chat all things openness, from 'monogam-ish' to 'relationship anarchy'. You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Marcia Crossover: Boy Meets World (w/ Carly Strait!)
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In this SEASON 3 FINALE EPISODE we discuss Weddings, Bree's return, and Ned still won't shut up about Glee.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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3.22 What Would We Do Without You?
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In this episode we discuss Edie's red flags, missing Bree, and the most lesbian moment of the whole season.Oleh McKenzie Wilkes, Ned Parker
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In this episode we discuss: Chicken Little.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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It's pride month! Ell and Mary are celebrating with a silly minisode on pride flags, queer community and commercial price. Featuring fellow bisexual, comedian and housemate Cecily Bednar Schmidt! You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 11: i'll still suck a dick
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What's it like to date as a bisexual man? Ell and Mary talk to strangers they've met on Grindr and scour popular culture for representations of bi men from 'proud' to 'discreet'. You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Siren: on boots, amps, and bikes
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Siren, Brighton based all women indie rock band and theatre company, has been rocking since 1980. Formed at the height of Thatcher's Britain, they aimed their artistic expression at the twin enemies of the day: the conservatism and sexism that were built deep into the social infrastructure. We met with Siren members Tash Fairbanks, Debra Trethewey …
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Can you tell a bi by its cover? Ell and Mary take to the streets and ask total strangers to judge them. They talk bi aesthetics, the history of androgyny, and femme invisibility. Plus an interview with fat fashion icon and bisexual author Bethany Rutter. You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hos…
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In this episode we discuss the return of our <3 QUEEN JULIE <3, quite possibly our cleanest sweep for LOTE, and WAP.Oleh Ned Parker, McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss new love triangles emerging, getting HWORNY in the elevator, and our new petition to FREE MCCLUSKEY!Oleh Ned Parker, McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss our worst food service stories, the nuanced similarities between Desperate Housewives and Glee, and 'bipples'.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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Can you come out with a bang when you’re bi? Ell and Mary soft launch Season 2 with investigations into a Satan-worshipping rocket scientist, partner gender-reveals, and almost-bi megastar Elton John. You can support Life of Bi by becoming a Patreon! Find out more at www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES EPISODE 3.15! Continue at your own risk!Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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Fox Fisher: on protest marriage, Trans Pride, and bad design
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Using three symbolic and evocative objects, Fox Fisher shares personal and political stories of their queer life in Brighton over the last two decades. Artist, film maker, author and trans campaigner, Fox Fisher is a local and national mover and shaker, their advocacy work has and continues to inspire and empower trans and queer people around the w…
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In this episode we discuss prenups, an Interesting romantic confession, and meet the most British people alive.Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss keeping romance alive, men being pigs, and THE RETURN OF REX VAN DE KAMP?!Oleh Ned Parker & McKenzie Wilkes
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3.15 The Little Things You Do Together
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In this episode we discuss being confused for 50 minutes???Oleh Ned Parker, McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss the many truths of Orson Hodge, convenient plot devices, and returning to our all time favorite bit of the podcast.Oleh Ned Parker, McKenzie Wilkes
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In this episode we discuss 2000s reality television, the start of "Primo Breemo"*, and (once again) Wikifeet.*Primo Breemo is not actually said in this episodeOleh Ned Parker, McKenzie Wilkes
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