Queertowne is a collection of conversations with the vibrant queer community of Central Texas. Hosted by Mase Kerwick, with Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Production Manager - Elizabeth Easterly. Editor - Drewsky Hulett. Show Art by Bee Creates.
Queertowne Live: KB Brookins and SG Huerta at First Light Books
Journey with us back into the Queertowne archives for a recording from our October 2024 event in front of a live audience at First Light Books.
Hosts Mase Kerwick and Charlie Blaine sat down with SG Huerta and KB Brookins, two Texas writers doing essential work at the intersection of queerness, transness, and literature.
KB Brookins is a Black, queer, and trans writer whose poetry collection Freedom House won the ALA Barbara Gittings Literature Award. Their debut memoir Pretty released in May 2024.
SG Huerta is a queer Xicanx writer and managing editor at Abode Press, a Texas non-profit dedicated to antiracism and intersectionality. Their nonfiction chapbook Good Grief is forthcoming via Fifth Wheel Press.
Many thanks to the team at First Light for being such incredible hosts of this event.
Pull up a seat. This is a good one.
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Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Laura de la Fuente. Elizabeth Easterly is our production manager. Drewsky Hulett is our editor. Show art by Bee Creates. Xaria Coleman took promotional photos for this episode.
29 Oct 2024
Feartowne: Ayden Castellanos of Susto
For our third and final episode of Feartowne this year, we’re sitting down with a Good Judy who’s also queering Austin’s podcast scene: the one and only Ayden Castellanos (he/they).
Ayden is the host and creator of Susto (https://www.instagram.com/sustopodcast/), a popular ooky spooky podcast centered on paranormal folklore from Latin American & Hispanic cultures - which you should check out after you finish listening to our decidedly giggly conversation together. We dished on the hottest scary movie villains (Hi Michael), theorized on why horror is so popular in the Latin community, and maybe schmaybe interacted with Walter Mercado herself. All of this, and more, await you in our Feartowne finale.
Follow the show on Instagram @queertowne (https://www.instagram.com/queertowne/), and if you want to anonymously share something with us to be featured on an upcoming episode of Queertowne, call or text 512-900-9459.
Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Elizabeth Easterly is our production manager. Drewsky Hulett is our editor. Show art by Bee Creates. Xaria Coleman took promotional photos for this episode.
14 Oct 2024
Feartowne: Dragula's Louisianna Purchase
What happens when drag meets horror? Find out in this spine-chilling episode of our Feartowne miniseries! Hosts Mase and Javi venture into Coco Coquette, Austin's premier wig store, to chat with the legendary Louisianna Purchase (https://www.instagram.com/louisiannapurchase/) (she/they).
A fixture in Austin's vibrant drag scene, Dragula Season Three top-four finalist, and hostess of Die Felicia at Elysium, Louisianna Purchase brings a unique blend of glamour, gore and giggles to the table. From heartfelt thoughts on Austin's drag scene to hilarious backstage stories during her time on Dragula, this episode is bursting with tricks and treats. We're so thrilled to share our great conversation with y'all - please enjoy!
Follow the show on Instagram @queertowne (https://www.instagram.com/queertowne/), and if you want to anonymously share something with us to be featured on an upcoming episode of Queertowne, call or text 512-900-9459.
Queertowne is hosted by Mase Kerwick, Javier Ungo, Charlie Blaine, and Kristen Washington. Elizabeth Easterly is our production manager. Drewsky Hulett is our editor. Show art by Bee Creates. Xaria Coleman took promotional photos for this episode.
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