A patchwork of Appalachian people. A quilt of queerness- with each square made up of the stories of LGBTQ+ in Appalachia- to comfort those who need them most.
In Ep. 8, Willie Carver discusses growing up gay in Eastern Kentucky, becoming a teacher, working to change the narrative for LGBTQ+ Kentuckians, and channeling his younger self to publish a book that can now be on your bookshelves.
Find out more about Carver and his book, Gay Poems for Red States, here (https://williecarver.com).
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
15 Jul 2024
Ep. 7 Finding Family and Forging Forward
In Ep. 7, Tiffany Hunter shares her story of growing up queer in Virginia, then Dezzarae Brown shares her experience as a pansexual transplant who now calls the mountains her home.
This was recorded at the Breaks Interstate Park during the Patchwork Kinfolx (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079622410307) Pride in the Park event.
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
8 Jul 2024
Ep. 6 Billboard Backlash and Building Belonging
Rachel Stallard shares their story of growing up queer in Clintwood, Va. We chat about their role in creating Patchwork Kinfolx (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079622410307), while surrounded by the community of people who showed up to the group's Pride in the Park event at the Breaks Interstate Park.
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
30 Jun 2024
Ep. 5 Mascots, Makeup, and Media
In Ep. 5, Ethan Miller (https://www.imbeyoutiful.com/about) shares his story about growing up, coming out, finding safety, and celebrating the beauty of being you.
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
23 Jun 2024
Ep. 4 Professor Pride and the Pink Power Ranger
In Ep. 4, Sarah Ratliff shares her story- from realizing her sexuality to becoming a resource for others in the region. We talk about Pikeville Pride (https://www.facebook.com/PikevillePride), the people who surround us, and more.
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
16 Jun 2024
Ep. 3 Counseling and Creating Community
In Episode 3, Kyle May shares his story of leaving home, creating community, opening an LGBTQ+ counseling center (https://www.facebook.com/ODCCKY/), and starting AmpliQueer (https://www.facebook.com/AmpliQueer).
You can follow the show on Instagram (http://Instagram.com/queerly.quilted) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554922779431). Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
8 Jun 2024
Ep. 2 Tennessee Roots and Television News
I'm Buddy Forbes and this is Queerly Quilted: A Patchwork of Appalachian People.
This show is devoted to the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in Appalachia.
In Ep. 2, Dakota Makres shares his story of growing up, coming out, and working in the small town public eye as a man.
You can follow the show @Queerly.Quilted on Instagram and on Facebook. Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com.
1 Jun 2024
Ep. 1 Coming Out for Air
I'm Buddy Forbes and this is Queerly Quilted: A Patchwork of Appalachian People.
This show is devoted to the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in Appalachia.
This episode shares part of my journey, coming out at the age of 30, and the importance of Pride. Topics include readings from my journal that include themes of suicide, religion, and more.
You can follow the show @QueerlyQuilted on Instagram and Facebook. Email me at QueerlyQuiltedPodcast@Gmail.com
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