Queerstories

Queerstories

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Join some of Australia's best storytellers for an evening of queerstories; reflections on lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and humour. The LGBTQI community has been sharing stories for centuries, creating our own histories, disrupting and reinventing conventional ideas about narrative, family, love and community. There’s more to being queer than coming out and marriage. Listen to an unexpected tale or two from a diverse line up of stars and strangers, hosted by Maeve Marsden

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330 episodes

347 Joshua Whitehead - Shoot, Shovel, Shut-Up

JOSHUA shares a poetic narrative about being Indigenous and queer in Canada. JOSHUA WHITEHEAD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and he is the author of and all of which have received a litany of accolades and awards. He is also the editor of , which won the Lambda Award in 2021. He performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

13m
Dec 18, 2023
346 Leanne Yong - Failing at Failing

LEANNE shares her greatest failures for your entertainment and edification, and as a terribly public method of therapy, one might suppose. LEANNE YONG started her career as an IT business analyst and is now an escape room creator who has designed internationally recognised games with her partner that weave unique puzzle mechanics with narrative. is her debut novel. She performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Dec 04, 2023
345 Sophie Cunningham - Getting Old is A Real Trip

Approaching 60, and reckoning with family histories, physical stuff, and the world at large, SOPHIE makes a list. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM is the author of nine books, including the novel and the essay collection . She is also a teacher, mentor, climate change activist and every day she posts an image of a tree on her Instagram @sophtreeofday. Sophie is the Chair of the Australian Society of Authors and an executive director of the Copyright Agency. She performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Nov 27, 2023
344 Daniel Lavery - Dangers, Toils and Snare Drums

DANIEL recounts the meaningful form of lying. DANIEL LAVERY is the cofounder of , served as 's from 2016–2021, and the author of . He performed this story at Sydney Writers Festival. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

9m
Nov 20, 2023
343 Bernie Hobbs - Ghostly Encounters

BERNIE shares her experiences with the supernatural. Best known as a judge from The New Inventors and her many years with ABC Science, BERNIE HOBBS is an award-winning science writer and broadcaster. She performed this story at the World Science Festival in Brisbane. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
Nov 13, 2023
342 Alison Wright - There and Back Again

ALISON is plagued by indecision when choosing between two seemingly perfect job opportunities in Germany. DR ALISON WRIGHT is a Scientist at Griffith University working in the Office for Research. Her research specialised in Spinal Cord Injury stem cell treatments, and chemical tissue clearing microscopy techniques. As a prominent transgender scientist, she has been involved in outreach and advocacy to highlight LGBT individuals in STEM. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Nov 06, 2023
341 Joni Sytsma - Rocket Proctology

JONI attempts to launch a rocket while discreetly transitioning; or she attempts to discreetly transition while launching a rocket. DR JONI SYTSMA is an aerospace engineer who began her career at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory before moving to Australia to join the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experiment program with Defence Science and Technology group. Today, Dr Sytsma is the Chief Technology Officer of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics program, a collaboration between Universities and Industry to develop Australia’s sovereign space capability. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Oct 30, 2023
340 Dr Jesse Hooley - Transgender Activism: Past and Present

JESSE reflects on transgender activism over the years. DR JESSE HOOLEY is a 78er and was part of the Transgender Liberation Coalition in the 90s – a story she’ll be sharing with you tonight. Jesse went on to an academic career, teaching sociology, and having retired recently, she has devoted her energies once more to trans activism, as well as watercolour painting. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

13m
Oct 17, 2023
339 Malaika Mfalme - Handsome

MALAIKA rides the rollercoaster of grief and new beginnings. MALAIKA MFALME {Angel King} is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land. Malaika is here to create a safe space focused on healing with a powerful message of kindness, acceptance and reflection vibrating through every one of their sonic outputs. They’re a producer for community event Queers of Joy, and they produce the podcast Womb For Improvement with their twin sister. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

9m
Oct 09, 2023
338 C.Moore Hardy - Life is Short

C.MOORE shares snapshots of her life. Along with an outstanding career as a queer social documentary photographer & exhibiting artist and curator, C.MOORE HARDY was also a Director of PRIDE, (lesbian & gay community centre) in the 1980s. She was born in Darlinghurst and trained at National Art School, College of Fine Arts, and Sydney College of the Arts, and she has successfully left the corporate and community commercial photography world with her life intact. She performed this story at the State Library of NSW. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

8m
Oct 02, 2023
337 Lisa Salmon - The G.O.D. Gang

LISA shares her retrospective recognition LISA SALMON is a queer artist and writer from Naarm/Melbourne who debuted as a writer and publisher in 1989 when she and her then partner launched Australia’s first lesbian erotic zine Wicked Women. Lisa is currently writing a memoir and I cannot wait to read it. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Sep 18, 2023
336 Natali Caro - A Golden Thimble

NATALI recalls a long-awaited visit to Chile that unknowingly set the scene for a life-changing moment. NATALI CARO is a queer Colombian/ Chilean comedian, actor, drag king, writer and producer. They’re the founder of queer comedy cabaret GAG and PoC comedy lineup show Thanks For Having Me, they’re also the resident host of King’s & Queens, fBi Radio’s queer culture segment. You might have seen Natali on SBS The Feed, The Chaser War on 2021, Me&Her(pes), I'm Dying Inside, or your very own dreams! Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

13m
Sep 11, 2023
335 Damien Webb - Blak Lady Moses

DAMIEN shares stories of his ancestors. DAMIEN WEBB is a proud member of the Palawa Diaspora, originally from Lutruwita (Tasmania). He has worked in state libraries for over 13 years, and he is currently Manager of the Indigenous Engagement Branch at the State Library of New South Wales. He performed this story at a special Queerstories event at the State Library in June 2023. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Sep 04, 2023
333 Ian Roberts - Mate

IAN recalls a treasured moment with his former coach, and reflects on how much things have changed. IAN ROBERTS started his career as a professional rugby league player in the mid 1980’s, playing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the North Queensland Cowboys. He went on to play for NSW in 5 State of Origin series and over a dozen test matches for Australia. In 1994 at the high of his playing career Ian came out publicly and told the world he was a gay man, the first openly gay man in rugby league. Ian retired in 1998 due to injury, then in 2001 he studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. He has over 40 credited acting roles to his name. He performed this story at Riverside Theatres for Sydney World Pride. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

13m
Jul 24, 2023
332 Ellia Green - Liberation in the Dark

ELLIA was sure they were always destined to be someone and something, they just had to find their way to the truth of it all. ELLIA GREEN is a retired professional rugby sevens player who was a part of the Olympic gold winning team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ellia is a national champion for change ambassador for the United Nations Australia, a Raise Ambassador and an Adopt Change ambassador. They performed this story at Riverside Theatres for Sydney World Pride. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Jul 17, 2023
331 Patrick Abboud - Safe House

After a wild night of partying among fellow closeted friends, PATRICK nearly loses the safety he has carefully created for himself. PATRICK ABBOUD is an award winning journalist, documentary director and TV host. He is ambassador for Twenty10 and Wear it Purple advocating for LGBTQIA+ young people. Pat speaks Arabic and German and is Daddy to a two-year-old. He performed this story at Riverside Theatres for Sydney World Pride. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

14m
Jul 10, 2023
331 Handsome - I Hope To Remember Paradise

HANDSOME takes us through a series of moments, of community, connection and belonging. HANDSOME is a self-described tomboy pop artist who’s music celebrates the power of expression, creativity and fluidity and creates a space for anyone who longs to feel free. She performed this story at Riverside Theatres for Sydney World Pride. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
Jul 03, 2023
330 Bev Lange - Finding Mardi Gras

BEV shares her Mardi Gras journey BEV LANGE volunteered on the Fair Day Committee for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and then went on to chair Fair Day and the Parade before 5 years on the Board with 3 years as President. Bev also volunteered as a Director on the boards of the Centenary of Federation, ncoss, Sydney Gay Games and more recently the Stepping Out Program and Human Society International (Australia). Bev lead the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, was Director of Communications and Major Events for Transport NSW, and the Chief Operating Officer for Macleay College. During her 15-year career as a consultant, Bev has assisted organisations with workplace productivity coaching; communication planning; governance; strategic development and general management. In July 2018 she joined Elder Abuse Action Australia as its Executive Officer. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

16m
Jun 05, 2023
329 Kerry Bashford - Bloke Can Write

KERRY discovers a fictional version of himself. KERRY BASHFORD started his queer career as a baby activist, organising rallies at the age of 18 in 1982, before escaping south to the big smoke. After several years of apprenticeship in gay, street and independent presses and countless queer arts endeavours, he scored a job at NineMSN where he worked as Producer of Online Portal and Entertainment and ended up as movie critic for the network. He ended his corporate career and became a copywriter, buying an apartment near the beach back in Newcastle where he lives as a semi-retired journalist, which is a polite way of describing an unemployed writer of a certain age. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
May 29, 2023
328 Shauna Jensen - The Town Of Make Believe

Shauna's path to 'The Town of Make Believe'. SHAUNA JENSEN has lived, loved and worked in the music biz for over 50 years. An icon in the LGBTQI+ community, Shauna is also lauded as one of the best singers in Australia. Working for the majority of her career as a backing vocalist, studio singer, and vocal coach, she has worked with Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Noiseworks, Doug Parkinson, Richard Clapton, Hugh Jackman and Powderfinger to name just a few. Shauna has performed 4 main solo shows at the SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS After party, performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Gay Games in 2002 to over 20K people and the closing show of same games to 10K people. Her recordings with Internationally famous DJ WAYNEG, have taken Shauna to sell out shows at clubs in London, L.A. New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Mexico, Rome, New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

15m
May 22, 2023
327 Erin Heine - Frocks

Amidst an earthquake, ERIN is caught looting frocks. ERIN ‘BULLET’ HEINE is the manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Central Coast Local Health District and will soon be moving into a role covering LGBTIQ+ and Men’s health. Originally from New Zealand, of Māori and European heritage, they are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ community. They won the Out Role Model at this year’s ACON Pride and Health in Wellbeing awards and completed the NSW health management traineeship program (2012-2013) including a Masters of Health Science, Health Service Management. Erin has an acquired brain injury and ADHD. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
May 15, 2023
326 Neville Williams Boney - Platonic Boyfriends

NEVILLE shares how each platonic boyfriend helped him grow. NEVILLE WILLIAMS BONEY is a proud Wiradjuri/Weilwan man from Wagga Wagga. Neville is a 2018 Graduate of NAISDA Dance College. He is currently an independent, interdisciplinary artist living on Dharug Lands. Neville danced with Karul Projects in their work premiering at Dance Massive (2019, he was a Collaborator for Phunktional’s (2019), Associate Producer for Sydney Festival and 2021 Artist in Residence for Solid Ground, at Evans High School. Neville also co-created,an Indigenous adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar with fellow graduate, Amy Flannery. Together with Jopuka Productions, this work showcased the talent of young people on the Central Coast. Neville’s passion is to pass on his cultural and creative knowledge on to the next generation through art and create his own works so he can bridge gaps in his culture, community, art and self.  Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

9m
May 08, 2023
325 Brooke Scobie - The Break Up Queen

BROOKE SCOBIE is a queer Goorie woman, single mum, poetry and prose writer, podcast host and community worker. Born and bred on Bidjigal country, and now living on Darkinjung land, she considers herself first and foremost a creative weirdo. As a writer she is dedicated to telling stories that centre Blak identities, queer love, family, and unpacking some of the issues that can affect First Nations’ communities and countries. Brooke has been published in Overland Journal, Running Dog, Red Room Poetry, SBS and was awarded second place in the 2020 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. How many breakups does it take to break someone? When western culture runs on the power of the romantic couple, it took losing a best friend to prove to Breakup Queen Brooke that she wasn't made entirely of stone and ice. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
May 01, 2023
324 C S Pacat - The Tram Conductor

CS has always been told they got their knack for storytelling from their family, oral histories passed down, told over and over. But are there more to those stories than meets the eye? CS PACAT is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, Dark Rise; the Captive Prince trilogy; and the GLAAD-nominated graphic novel series Fence. Born in Australia, CS Pacat has since lived in a number of cities, and currently resides and writes in Melbourne. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
Apr 24, 2023
323 Yves Rees - The Apparatus of Hiking

YVES shares their passion for hiking YVES REES is a historian at La Trobe University, co-host of the Archive Fever podcast and author of All About Yves: Notes from a Transition. They are also co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia. Rees was awarded the 2020 Calibre Essay Prize. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Apr 17, 2023
322 Omar Sakr - Poems Part II

OMAR shares his poems. OMAR SAKR is the author of two acclaimed poetry collections, These Wild Houses and The Lost Arabs, which won the 2020 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry. His debut novel, Son of Sin, is out now. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

9m
Apr 03, 2023
321 Krystal De Napoli - The Ocean Above

KRYSTAL reflects on stargazing with her mum KRYSTAL DE NAPOLI is a Kamilaroi author and astrophysicist devoted to the advocacy of Indigenous knowledges and equity in STEM. She is the co-author of Astronomy: Sky Country, published in 2022, which explores the wondrous interconnected world of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander astronomy. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

10m
Mar 27, 2023
320 Dylan Mooney - Still Thriving

DYLAN reflects on the steps he took to make it as a professional artist. DYLAN MOONEY is a proud Yuwi, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander man from Mackay in North Queensland working across painting, printmaking, digital illustration and drawing. Legally blind, the digital medium’s backlit display allows the artist to produce a high-impact illustrative style with bright, saturated colour that reflects his experiences with keen political energy and insight. This blending of digital technology and social commentary is a uniting of the artist’s sense of optimism – pride within the works exude with profoundness and substance. Interested in the ways in which we can reframe the conversation around some of the voices that have been left out, the artist has made an important body of work that embodies a shift in representation of queer love among people of colour. Dylan’s work is inspired by history, culture and community. He is a leader in the medium of digital illustration and creates characters that reflect the LGBTQIA+ community, while always referencing the strength and continuation of culture. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Mar 20, 2023
319 Kevin Yow Yeh - The Safari

KEVIN shares his most exceptional experience of his life. KEVIN YOW YEH is a Wakka Wakka and South Sea Islander man and current Higher Degree Research student and Sessional Academic at the Queensland University of Technology. Kevin is a Director at the Institute for Collaborative Race Research and is an active member of the Meanjin community where he enjoys collaborating with other First Nations peoples across academia, activism and the arts. Kevin has also appeared on the latest season of Gogglebox Australia with his partner Bob and their friends Jared and Mia.  Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Mar 13, 2023
318 Lara Thoms - The Party

LARA is tasked with producing a party at a funeral home for work, but life ends up complicating the process. LARA THOMS is interested in socially engaged, site-specific and participatory possibilities in contemporary art and performance. She works as an artist in Field Theory http://www.fieldtheory.com.au and is a co-director of Aphids http://aphids.net/. For ten years she has also been a curator and producer for organistations including Dark Mofo, Supplefox, Next Wave and Performance Space. Her work has been presented with Perth International Arts Festival, Artshouse, Gertrude Contemporary, The Malthouse, Next Wave festival, the MCA, Performance Space, Radial System v Berlin, as well as multiple venues and institutions. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au https://create.acast.com/episodes/a9c981c1-4ad7-47c4-80ce-3fe927f205c7/www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook. http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

12m
Mar 06, 2023