Kickass Queers explores the lives and achievements of notable LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. The show delves into the fascinating and often underrepresented stories of queer trailblazers, offering a mix of humor, emotion, and insightful commentary on their contributions to society.
Each episode focuses on a different figure or topic.
Co-host Larry Womack is a journalist with a diverse publication history, and Rachel Stuart is a Communication Studies academic focusing on Critical Intercultural Communication and LGBTQ+ identities online. Together, they bring both academic insight and engaging storytelling to the podcast.
Oscar Wilde, Part 2: The Rise and Fall of Oscar Wilde
As we come to the dizzying and heartwrenching conclusion of Oscar Wilde's life story, we find him on the verge of creating a flurry of masterworks... and meeting the demon twink (do we still say demon twink?) who will be his undoing.
Larry has the story, Rachel has the snappy commentary.
Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people.
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Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com
Instagram: @kickassqueerscast
Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers
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9 Oct 2024
The Inevitable Oscar Wilde Episode, Part 1
The story of Oscar Wilde weaves together many threads that have run through these episodes. Before things go really crazy in part 2, we're going to look at his life before he created his masterworks... and landed in prison.
Larry has the first half of this wild, Wilde story.
Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people.
Learn More & Support the Show
Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com
Instagram: @kickassqueerscast
Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers
Leave a Tip (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers)
26 Aug 2024
Barbara Jordan, America's Conscience
Barbara Jordan was a powerhouse in American politics and a trailblazer for civil rights.
She helped bring down President Nixon. President Johnson wanted her to be Vice President. President Clinton wanted her to be a Supreme Court Justice.
Progressive MS and her closeted sexuality made both options impossible.
Rachel has all the details.
Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and otherwise queer people.
Learn More & Support the Cast
Learn More & Support the Show
Email: kickassqueers@gmail.com | larry@kickassqueers.com | rachel@kickassqueers.com
Instagram: @kickassqueerscast
Facebook: facebook.com/kickassqueers
Leave a Tip (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickassqueers)
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
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