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Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive

Eric Marcus
Holocaust
LGBTQ History
LGBTQ Rights Movement
Stonewall Riots
Homosexuality
Stonewall Uprising
Nazi Regime
Nazi Germany
World War II
LGBTQ Rights
Frank Kameny
American Psychiatric Association
Mental Illness
Queer Women
Nazi Era
Auschwitz
Theresienstadt
Fredy Hirsch
Zionism
Concentration Camps

Intimate, personal portraits of both known and long-forgotten champions, heroes, and witnesses to history brought to you from rare archival interviews.

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Nancy May’s allyship was as personal as it was political. After all, she was married to a gay man. In 1965, her involvement in San Francisco’s homophile movement placed her at the center of a headline-making face-off between the police and the city’s... more

Raised in a religious home in 1920s and ’30s Texas, Jim Kepner pieced together a sense of his identity where he could—a homoerotic suggestion read between the lines here, a secretly acquired booklet there. His collection of gay-themed materials grew ... more

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Pat Bond joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1945, driven by patriotism and a desire to be among lesbians. The war required bodies, so the U.S. military turned a blind eye to service members’ sexual orientation. But as Pat witnessed firsthand, once WWII... more

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Mabel Hampton was a performer and domestic worker who lived as an out lesbian in New York City from 1920 until her death in 1989. Her recorded oral histories offer a rare firsthand account of Black lesbian life during the Harlem Renaissance.

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Recent Guests

Mabel Hampton
Lesbian activist, singer, and longtime Bronx resident
Lesbian Herstory Archives; SAGE; Harlem LGBTQ community
Episode: Season 15: Episode 2: Mabel Hampton
Christine Jorgensen
Trans woman and subject of the interview
Episode: Season 15: Episode 1: Christine Jorgensen
Barney Frank
U.S. Congressman and pioneering openly gay public figure
U.S. Congress
Episode: Season 15: Preview
Lou Sullivan
Gay trans man whose work challenged assumptions about transgender lives
Episode: Season 15: Preview
Dr. Pauly
Reigning expert on the female-to-male transsexual experience
Medical/Academic
Episode: Season 15: Preview
Sylvia Rivera
Early member of GAA; activist and co-founder of Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries
GAA, STARR
Episode: Stonewall National Monument on ā€œEndangeredā€ List
Marsha P. Johnson
Activist and key figure in the Stonewall era
Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR)
Episode: Stonewall National Monument on ā€œEndangeredā€ List
Morty Manford
Activist; witness to Stonewall and organizer in the early movement
Gay Activists Alliance (GAA)
Episode: Stonewall National Monument on ā€œEndangeredā€ List
Craig Rodwell
Founder/activist associated with Mattachine and early LGBTQ organizing
Mattachine Society; Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee
Episode: Stonewall National Monument on ā€œEndangeredā€ List

Host

Eric Marcus
Host known for insightful interviews with significant figures in LGBTQ history, having conducted archival interviews since the late 1980s. His work brings personal stories and historical context together in a compelling narrative style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Wonderful! šŸ«¶šŸ¼

    Always look forward to hearing this incredible podcast!! 🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CooperDemi1234
    United States12 days ago
  • Exceptionally well produced

    Thank you so much to Mr Markus and all the team who helped recording, composing this series. I am finishing the 14th series and looking forward to the rest of this excellent podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plenty O'Toole
    Italy2 months ago
  • This podcast is amazing!šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆšŸ©·

    This podcast is so good I love learning about LGBTQIA+ history and the amazing queer people of the past. My only complaint isn’t even about the podcast it’s about some of the reviews they’re just so hateful! Please stop if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it all, just be a nice person.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love is lovešŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆšŸ©·
    United States2 months ago
  • A great history lesson

    These episodes are layered and informative but also a walk through history. Unfortunately history is repeating itself, old tropes are being used to justify actions. We need to recognize the patterns through these historical lessons. Well done, Eric.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myneatnickname
    United States9 months ago
  • LGBTQ History From History Makers

    Eric Marcus originally did the research for a book, and recorded interviews with the people actually involved in historical events. These interviews are now available to the public on this podcast! In addition he has now expanded his research to include other historical information on the community.

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    Prairie_Dog
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is often described as a national treasure, gathering important voices that may otherwise be lost to history.
Listeners appreciate the rich historical narratives and personal stories, praising both the quality of the interviews and the editing of archival recordings.
Many find it a significant resource for understanding LGBTQ history, highlighting its educational value and emotional resonance.

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#201
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#247
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#190
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#206
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#214
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 15: Episode 1: Christine Jorgensen
Q: How do you feel about the public reaction to your transition?
Christine describes a spectrum of responses—from shock to admiration—and emphasizes her focus on personal happiness and societal learning.
Season 15: Episode 1: Christine Jorgensen
Q: Are you a woman?
That is a central part of the discussion, and Christine explains complexity around gender and identity.
Season 15: Episode 1: Christine Jorgensen
Q: Miss Jorgensen, or may I call you Christine?
Please do, Mr. Russell.
The Nazi Era: Episode 10: Kenneth Roman
Q: How do you think you've been affected in your life by your experiences during the war?
In a way, I would say broken; it still haunts me every day.
The Nazi Era: Episode 10: Kenneth Roman
Q: What happened when you got to the square?
Once we got to the square, we were just standing there, not knowing what's going to happen.

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Focusing on the intimate and personal histories of LGBTQ champions, heroes, and witnesses, this podcast highlights a range of archival interviews that reveal both well-known and overlooked narratives from the past. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through significant historical events, particularly those surrounding the LGBTQ community, and portrays the resilience of individuals who faced persecution, celebrated victories, and contributed to social change. Unique in its approach, the podcast combines thorough research with direct testimonials, ensuring that the voices of those who lived through pivotal moments in history are preserved for future generations.

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1. Mabel Hampton
2. Christine Jorgensen
3. Barney Frank
4. Lou Sullivan
5. Dr. Pauly
6. Sylvia Rivera
7. Marsha P. Johnson
8. Morty Manford

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