Queer 101

About 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.

Publisher

Pride House Media

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   White Feminism vs. Intersectional Feminism: Who Gets Left Behind?

   If your feminism breaks a glass ceiling but leaves everybody else sweeping up the shards, baby, we need to talk. In this episode of Queer 101 with Peppermint, I’m unpacking white liberal feminism: who it centers, who it leaves behind, and why putting a woman in charge doesn’t automatically mean liberation for the rest of us. Representation matters. But a girlboss with power is not the same thing as a movement sharing it. I dig into the history of Black women’s exclusion from feminist movement...

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Why Politicians Target Trans People — And How We Fight Back

   Hey y’all. Welcome back to Queer 101 — Season 2 is here, and I’m switching things up. This season, we are getting more real-time, more responsive, and more in conversation with you. Instead of only focusing on monthly books and interviews, I’ll be digging into the queer and trans issues showing up in the news, in our communities, on our feeds, and — unfortunately — in election-season attack ads. And yes, I want to hear from you. Drop your thoughts in the comments, send me your questions, DM m...

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Queer 101 Is Changing: Hugh’s New Role, Big Updates & Queer Politics Heat Up

   Hey y’all, Big changes are happening on Queer 101. This week, I’m back with Hugh the Historian to catch up on a nonstop summer — from Hugh’s tour for his book My Bad, to my unforgettable moment as a NYC Pride Grand Marshal, to the release of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix. We’re also sharing an important update: the Alstora Queer 101 Book Club is coming to an end for now because our schedules are getting busier, but please keep sending your queer book recommendations our way. Then we mov...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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