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History is Gay

Leigh Pfeffer
History
Children's Literature
Queer Representation
Classic Children's Literature
Queer History
Queer Authors
Yoshiya Nobuko
Transgender Internet
Maurice Sendak
James Marshall
Yuri
Japanese Literature
Avery Dame-Griff
Gender Identity
AIDS
Subtext
Friendship
Margaret Wise Brown
Tommy De Paola
Ann M. Martin

History is Gay is a podcast that examines the underappreciated and overlooked queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies that have always been there in the unexplored corners of history. Because history has never been as straight as you think. Follow us on social media! @historyisgaypod on Twitter and Instagram, historyisgaypodcast on Tumblr, and subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Welcome back to History is Gay, with part 2 of our three-part exploration of classic queer children's literature authors, with guest host Aubree Calvin! In this second installment, we give more background on the history of queer children's literature... more

This episode marks the return of History is Gay after hiatus, and we're excited to be back in your podfeeds diving into the fascinating world of classic children's literature through the lens of queer authors. Leigh is joined by wonderful guest co-ho... more

Hello, queerlings! Welcome back to History is Gay! First off, I just want to say I’m so sorry for the unexpected hiatus and disappearance! Significant life events in early 2024 threw wrench after wrench into my plans and my ability to focus on the sh... more

In this interview episode, Leigh sits down with scholar and creator of the Queer Digital History Project Avery Dame-Griff to discuss his book The Two Revolutions: A History of the Transgender Internet and all it contains about the magic of the evolut... more

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Recent Guests

Aubree Calvin
Guest co-host discussing topics in children’s literature
Episode: 47. All Your Children's Books Are Belong To Us (Gays), Part 1
Avery Dame-Griff
Lecturer in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Gonzaga University and author of 'The Two Revolutions, A History of the Transgender Internet'
Gonzaga University
Episode: 0.20. Dialing in to Gender: Tracing Trans Internet History with Avery Dame-Griff
Erica Friedman
Expert on Yuri literature and culture
Episode: 46. A Husband is Unnecessary: Yoshiya Nobuko & Japanese Girls' Culture

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Entertaining, educating, and Very important work

    For how hard colonialism has tried to erase LGBTQ histories and contributions, and for how that is an ongoing process in our educational system in the US and abroad, shows like this one are so important. Not only are the excellent hostesses entertaining and fun, but they do a great job including cultures from around the world, different racial groups, all sorts of identities, etc. Wonderful podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hederafemme
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Love that you made this thank you againšŸ’—šŸ’—šŸ’—šŸ’—šŸ’—

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🄰🄰🄰😘🄰😘😘
    United States2 years ago
  • Great but could be better

    There are so many things I love about this podcast, but the hosts awkward whiteness is not one of them.

    As a lesbian who is also a WOC I often find myself mildly uncomfortable in queer spaces because they center whiteness in both direct and passive ways. This podcast does make an effort to deconstruct many of the colonial/white supremacist mindsets that also happen to be homophobic, but the hosts too regularly make… weird comments that passively center their whiteness (just in the comments the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Basha93
    United States3 years ago
  • I have learned SO MUCH

    This podcast is amazing definitely a 20/10 giant flags and so information packed and Full of beautifully horrible, witty humour I have learned so much about myself and a community that I knew little to nothing about when I first discovered my own orientation I appreciate the hosts’ effort so much for teaching myself a younger person and other people about our history as a queer community which the writers of history have worked so hard to erase I love cherish and appreciate the effort, Time and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bloodym83n1
    Canada3 years ago
  • Thoughtful, smart and funny podcast. Has inspired much offshoot reading. Thank you!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shelley
    3 years ago

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#150
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#188
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Talking Points

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0.20. Dialing in to Gender: Tracing Trans Internet History with Avery Dame-Griff
Q: What can we learn from the ways our predecessors interacted with nascent language that they were creating?
Emphasizing the historical context of language use and its evolution within the community can help current discussions on terminology and identity, reminding us of the fluidity and contextual significance of these terms.
0.20. Dialing in to Gender: Tracing Trans Internet History with Avery Dame-Griff
Q: What allowed the nexus of trans community and trans identity to bloom online instead of physical spaces?
The anonymity and safety of the internet provided a space for exploration and information circulation among trans individuals, contrasting with the societal risks and challenges of physical gatherings.

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