The online rehearsal space for semi-retired influencer and wannabe historian, Jackson Bird, to explore unexpected connections, overlooked stories, and the past and future of our changing world. Some of it may one day become a second draft. <br/><br/><a href="https://firstdrafttheater.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">firstdrafttheater.substack.com</a>
First Draft Theater
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The online rehearsal space for semi-retired influencer and wannabe historian, Jackson Bird, to explore unexpected connections, overlooked stories, and the past and future of our changing world. Some of it may one day become a second draft. <br/><br/><a href="https://firstdrafttheater.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">firstdrafttheater.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
October 30, 2025
Halloween as Queer Resistance
<p>On this All Hallow's Eve Eve, I'm diving into the history of Halloween—specifically its ties to social inversion, political action, and contradictions—to investigate why it is that gay people seem to love Halloween so much.</p><p>Also, holy bad audio, Batman. I got a new mixer and did a terrible job adjusting the levels. If I weren't trying to get this episode out in time for Halloween, I would've re-recorded to save your ears. So thanks for bearing with me on this one.</p><p>Links mentioned:</p><p>Get the full works cited at <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/jacksonbird">http://patreon.com/jacksonbird</a></p><p>One of several wonderful obituaries of David J. Skal <a target="_blank" href="https://archive.ph/ADZm0">https://archive.ph/ADZm0</a></p><p>David J. Skal's books <a target="_blank" href="https://www.librarything.com/author/skaldavidj">https://www.librarything.com/author/skaldavidj</a></p><p>My latest appearance on Harry Potter and the Sacred Text <a target="_blank" href="https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/episodes/every-once-in-a-while-we-like-to-take-step-back-">https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/episodes/every-once-in-a-while-we-like-to-take-step-back-</a></p><p>Everything I've said to condemn Harry Potter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jacksonbird.cool/single-post/almost-everything-i-ve-said-publicly-about-harry-potter-and-the-author-who-torched-her-legacy">https://www.jacksonbird.cool/single-post/almost-everything-i-ve-said-publicly-about-harry-potter-and-the-author-who-torched-her-legacy</a></p><p>Join my Stitch Streams on Mondays at 6 PM ET <a target="_blank" href="http://twitch.tv./jackisnotabird">http://twitch.tv./jackisnotabird</a></p><p>Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. They're an amazing resource for creators. Want in? Use my referral link to sign up and I'll get a li'l kick back: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/37uu44">https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/37uu44</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to First Draft Theater at <a href="https://firstdrafttheater.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">firstdrafttheater.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 27, 2025
Hello from JOMO-ville 👋🏻
Jackson Bird explores the concept of JOMO (the joy of missing out) and how to intentionally disconnect from the constant pressure to stay connected, offering strategies for finding contentment in solitude.
November 9, 2024
"Nobody can take away from you who you are."
<p>Post-election thoughts on coping and not waiting for permission</p><p><strong>Links</strong>:</p><p><em>Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution</em> by Susan Stryker: <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/transgender-history-the-roots-of-today-s-revolution-susan-stryker/7605046?ean=9781580056892">https://bookshop.org/p/books/transgender-history-the-roots-of-today-s-revolution-susan-stryker/7605046?ean=9781580056892</a></p><p>Loren Rex Cameron tribute service: <a target="_blank" href="https://vimeo.com/854714199">https://vimeo.com/854714199</a></p><p><em>Body Alchemy</em> by Loren Rex Cameron <a target="_blank" href="https://archive.org/details/2023-07-24-64becdf-6d-94be-transsexualportraitsfull-compressed">https://archive.org/details/2023-07-24-64becdf-6d-94be-transsexualportraitsfull-compressed</a></p><p><strong>Recommendations:</strong></p><p>The reFRESH newsletter on Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://refreshnewsletter.substack.com/">https://refreshnewsletter.substack.com/</a></p><p>FRESH Labs' The Green Room podcast: <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlabsthegreenroom/episodes/Episode-3--Shannon-Watts---How-your-flaws-can-be-your-superpower-e2pi10f">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlabsthegreenroom/episodes/Episode-3--Shannon-Watts---How-your-flaws-can-be-your-superpower-e2pi10f</a></p><p>Ahsante Bean's democracy video series: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqUsmlaOefY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqUsmlaOefY</a></p><p><em>Shakespeare In a Divided America</em> by James Shapiro: <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/shakespeare-in-a-divided-america-what-his-plays-tell-us-about-our-past-and-future-james-shapiro/12077112?ean=9780525522317">https://bookshop.org/p/books/shakespeare-in-a-divided-america-what-his-plays-tell-us-about-our-past-and-future-james-shapiro/12077112?ean=9780525522317</a></p><p>Small excerpt of the chapter I mentioned: <a target="_blank" href="https://lithub.com/shakespeare-and-the-culture-wars-on-the-movement-for-color-blind-casting/">https://lithub.com/shakespeare-and-the-culture-wars-on-the-movement-for-color-blind-casting/</a></p><p><strong>What I've Been Up To:</strong></p><p>My latest video, about moving and big life changes: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCtjoE7jAD0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCtjoE7jAD0</a></p><p>Selected short-form videos:</p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/yJMLA0W2cso?feature=share">My 2023 Twilight phase</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2lH9_ruILy/">Instagram version</a>)</p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/qivghcXhhoI?feature=share">The unexpected hobby I took up after the podcast ended</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2TVOMsujk9/">Instagram version</a>)</p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/a4lnGLwnt-c?feature=share">This top-recommended Halloween destination is also one of my favorites to visit for Christmas</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1SXQ7Iuu8-/">Instagram version</a>)</p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/5EffvU70srQ?feature=share">A fun way to track the books you read in a year</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7h6Mczu1d4/">Instagram version</a>)</p><p>- <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/F3L2BCwXSKQ?feature=share">A 2-for-1 Ghostbusters travel recommendation</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAroN-QuE6f/">Instagram version</a>)</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to First Draft Theater at <a href="https://firstdrafttheater.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">firstdrafttheater.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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