- 15
- Episodes
- 2020
- First episode
About Queers Converse
A podcast with queers about the diverse, and sometimes contradictory roles, we fill. Host: Carmen Rivera Producer: Jasmine Maisonet
- Publisher
- Queers Converse
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Jul 2020
- Latest episode
- 28 Jun 2021
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
28 Jun 2021
LGBTQIA+ Focused Physical Therapy and Owning a Small Business
In this episode, Carmen converses with Dr. Brianna Durand! We talked about ortho, the pelvic floor, and her LGBTQIA+ focused physiotherapy company. Follow Brianna: Instagram: @Dr.BriDurand.PT - https://www.instagram.com/dr.bridurand.pt Instagram: @empower.physio - https://www.instagram.com/empower.physio Website: https://empower.physio Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
27 May 2021
A Journey into This Sweet and Sultry, Musical Mind
In this episode, Carmen converses with CarLarans! He's a House Father for The Royal House of Noir, an actor, an oh-so-sweet musician, and more! Follow CarLarans: Instagram: @CarLarans - https://www.instagram.com/carlarans/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64gNES21D1dzaqmbnWW5KZ?si=06nyviKiSB-zCCRXAdYnbQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1 iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carlarans/1249932064 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlaransmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlarans? Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlarans_ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carlarans Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
29 Apr 2021
Protecting Our Black Trans Family and Slaying the Stage
In this episode, Carmen converses with Lük! We talked about their 👑 motherhood in @theroyalhouseofnoir ⚜️, the 👯♀️ fabulous dramatic drag duo @lifewithluchi, and more! 🤩🎉👏🏽 Follow Lük Lupe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/luklupe Drag: www.instagram.com/lifewithluchi House: www.instagram.com/theroyalhouseofnoir YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoaDTFcVzRh5Dny6arX0sw CashApp: $TheRoyalHouseofNoir Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email: queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and YouTube (video) Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
25 Mar 2021
"You Gotta Risk It for the Biscuit." It's A Midwest Thing
In this episode, Carmen converses with Oliver! He's a drag queen, makeup artist, model, and dare we say, actor! He also talked about finding self-love and risking it for the biscuit! Follow Oliver Washington: Instagram: Drag: @its_athena_bitchh - https://www.instagram.com/its_athena_bitchh/ Model: @oliver.poise - https://www.instagram.com/oliver.poise/ MUA: @mua_oliver - https://www.instagram.com/mua_oliver/ Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
4 Mar 2021
The Rising Tide Campaign with Seattle Mayoral Candidate
In this episode, Carmen converses with Seattle's mayoral candidate, Andrew Grant Houston. Get to know this biracial architect from Texas as he discusses his vision for Seattle. Housing, transportation, and education are on the top of the list. Follow Andrew Grant Houston: Instagram: @agh4sea - https://www.instagram.com/agh4sea/ Website: https://www.agh4sea.com/vision Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ acebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
22 Feb 2021
Redefining Labels in Queer Entertainment
In this episode, Carmen converses with the “High-femme, AFAB, Draglesque, Terror,” Britt Brutality, and talked about her role in BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, drag, the 90s, something about mosh pits, and oh my how the stars align. Follow Britt "Brutality" Greenwell: Instagram: @avidandgoliath - https://www.instagram.com/avidandgoliath/ Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
25 Jan 2021
Spreading Self-Love as a Multi-Faceted Creative
In this episode, Carmen converses with Tinashea Monét! They discuss her life as a performer, model, house mother, designer, entrepreneur, and more! Follow Tinashea Monét: Instagram: @tinasheamonet - https://www.instagram.com/tinasheamonet/ Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
24 Nov 2020
Behind the Scenes of Alexis Mateo's First Song and Music Video Release
We were able to chat with the beautiful, talented, and amazing Alexis Mateo for a quick interview after shooting her first music video with BeautyBoiz. She talks about who she is and what she's planning for her new career. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsSqWziOvY Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCU-c3f5FRg Follow Alexis Mateo: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissAlexisMateo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_alexis_mateo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.mateo.37 Website: https://www.missalexismateo.com/ Follow BeautyBoiz: Instagram: @beautyboizevents https://www.instagram.com/beautyboizevents/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBoizEvents Website: https://www.beautyboiz.com Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
29 Oct 2020
Creativity During a Pandemic and BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6
In this episode, Carmen interviews some of the cast and crew of BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, an annual Halloween celebration and the anniversary of BeautyBoiz. They discuss staying creative and what it was like filming during a pandemic.
22 Oct 2020
A Short History of Police in America and Why It’s Time to Change
Our host, Carmen, an adjunct Criminal Justice professor, gives a short history of police in America and her perspective on the current movement to defund police departments in America. Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Sources: Text: Siegle, L. & Worrall, J. (2018) Introduction to Criminal Justice (16th edition) Cengage Learning (Boston, MA) https://time.com/4779112/police-history-origins/ (Overview of history) https://plsonline.eku.edu/insidelook/brief-history-slavery-and-origins-american-policing (Slave Patrols) https://www.sheriffs.org/about-nsa/history/roots (Sheriffs in USA) Peel’s Principles: https://www.nwpolice.org/inside-new-westminster-police-department/history/ https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/jim-crow-laws (Jim Crow Laws overview) https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ (Overview of Tulsa) https://youtu.be/x-ItsPBTFO0 (Vox report on Tulsa Race Massacre) https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview) http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview) https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview) http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview) https://youtu.be/uaotkHlHJwo (LA92 Documentary) https://youtu.be/sb9_qGOa9Go (Kimberly Jones - How Can We Win) Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
24 Sept 2020
Northwest Film Festival Episode: Queer Representation in the Media
In this special episode for the Northwest Film Festival, Carmen conducts a panel conversation with four members of the BeautyBoiz to talk about queer representation in the media and what they would like to see in the future. Check out the full "BeautyBoiz: The Collective" film at https://nwfilmforum.org/events/local-sightings-2020-artist-spotlight-beautyboiz-collective/ Follow BeautyBoiz: Instagram: @beautyboizevents - https://www.instagram.com/beautyboizevents/ Website: https://www.beautyboiz.com Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
16 Sept 2020
Becoming a Trans Model, Influencer, and Advocate (Part 2)
In Part 2, Carmen continues the conversation with Rosalynne Montoya to discuss her experience as a makeup artist, model, working with TomboyX, social media, and her hope for the future. Follow Rose: Instagram: @rosalynnemontoya - https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/ (https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya (https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya) Venmo: @Rosalynnem Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg) Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
10 Sept 2020
Becoming a Trans Model, Influencer, and Advocate (Part 1)
In Episode 2 of Queers Converse, Carmen sat down with Rosalynne Montoya to discuss her journey becoming a trans model, influencer, and advocate. She talks about her upbringing, coming out, family, makeup, modeling, social media, and balancing all of her roles. Follow Rose: Instagram: @rosalynnemontoya - https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/ (https://www.instagram.com/rosalynnemontoya/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya (https://www.youtube.com/rosalynnemontoya) Venmo: @Rosalynnem Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg) Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
10 Aug 2020
What Is Queers Converse And Who Are The BeautyBoiz?
In Episode 1 of Queers Converse, our host Carmen introduces herself and some of the members of the BeautyBoiz Collective! Oh... and zombies. New episodes produced monthly. Also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and Spotify. Watch on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconve... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fqueersconverse%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUo3M0cxS2VhMkZ5TjIxVEFwX3dvdGxuWUZSUXxBQ3Jtc0tsQ3BRcV9PZGZGOWt6cnMwUi1XcHdiQlNjY216OHNKbm8yNkMyN3pXMHFKOGp3Z2l4RVVLVFFqYjRQV3VMWnBNWGVSc3lhQnV5OERqMGt1R2JNVko0eXByY1R2cUtrMDFzVk5jeU40X0tDQWxLMXBucw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=Du1iyIIw7QA) @BeautyBoizEvents - https://www.instagram.com/beautyboize... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeautyboizevents%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWpGcEVrcTd5aFBXNkxwcmVGMEEzNDdJbE1OUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMS1YalI4UDdiRUF3WGkzS1dZZ0N3YTNVV0FLNWdaZ09ZUmd1eFpONk9jeVlwNEVoMWhfRzRQQ0hrMk9icmdIdnNaNkM1OG5ETF9HQndrTkVoa1c4dHFwT1pUZGFfR3NyMUhiSXhpM0hCaDdJUlF2Zw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=Du1iyIIw7QA) Facebook: Queers Converse - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FQueersConverse&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1F3b1kxMTRrejVrQ1JPemFFQ2R2NFRjVUlnd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWWJEdXlkRVRpRnhKN3BLaXlwZURTS2JrekRHZzZ5eEF1a1VDZE8weDFiX1M0NDBzazdxSUNhYWJnRzl0UnVDeWxIV1BTeUVHblN0X1NXRUo5SndZMmc0VVhabUMybTE4T3lBZTdFeHdvOEt0TzIycw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=Du1iyIIw7QA) Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
2 Jul 2020
Pride Episode
This Pride Episode features a panel conversation hosted by Seattle Pride with queer event organizers in the Seattle community. We discuss the importance of queer events, how these organizations are adapting to COVID19, and how they are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. New episodes produced monthly. Listen on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Follow Queers Converse on IG and FB. Email us at queersconverse@gmail.com
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