Everybody loves a podcast, not just a form of entertainment, but a way to learn plenty of new things and get inspired. Whether you’re looking to get nostalgic about cult TV shows or educate yourself about LGBTQ history, here are some of the best LGBTQ podcasts to binge on.
1 . LGBTQ&A
This podcast offers weekly interviews with interesting LGBTQ people from all across the world. The show is produced by Advocate Magazine and hosted by Jeffrey Masters. Recent episodes have featured guests such as Jennifer Finney Boylan, discussing the trans experience, and her renowned memoir. Tune in for a discussion with Adam Eli about, ‘How Social Media Is Changing Queer Activism’, or bisexuality talks with Lili Reinhart. For inspiration, education, and plenty of entertainment, this is the show you need.
This podcast brings you personal portraits and rare interviews about gay history. Each podcast explores a new history from the archive. There’s an interview from the early ’70s, with Jill Johnston who had recently published a manifesto entitled, ‘Lesbian Nation’. There’s also a particularly interesting episode featuring a conversation with Leonard Matlovich in 1975. Leonard discusses his experience suing the Airforce, when he was dismissed for being gay. The podcast has previously included the stories of Quentin Crisp, Christopher Isherwood, and Lorraine Hansberry.
3. To L And Back: An L Word Podcast
‘To L and Back’, is a podcast that recaps episodes of the ‘L Word’, a long-running show set in Los Angeles, following the lives of a group of bisexuals and lesbians. Expect a podcast full of fun, trivia, star guests, jokes, and more. (The podcast probably makes a lot more sense if you’ve watched ‘The L Word’, so if you haven’t, get streaming)! The ‘L Word’ is a bit of a love or hate show, but it did drum up quite the cult following, so see what you think!
4. Gay Therapy LA
Gay Therapy LA is run by gay podcaster Ken Howard, offering coaching services and psychotherapy. Ken’s practice exists to help gay men excel in both their careers and personal lives. Recent episodes have explored themes such as relationship vocabulary; gay men’s dating dilemmas; the decision to have children; and sex during COVID-19. For gay men looking for relationship discussions and advice, here is an insightful podcast.
5. The Logbooks
The Logbooks is a podcast that examines stories from Britain’s LGBTQIA+ history, plus the modern experience of being queer. One recent episode tells the story of a gay bookshop, raided in 1984. The tale is one of community solidarity, and of censorship. Adam and Tash discuss things that were thought of as ‘obscene’ back in the ’80s, and how the state tried to prevent people from seeing such things.
Whether you want to learn something new or laugh out loud, you’ll find plenty to satisfy you with these five top picks. For more knowledge and entertainment check out the top LGBTQ books right now.
