Rephonic
Artwork for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

New Books Network
Trans Studies
Queer Anthropology
Intersectionality
Decolonial Theory
Pet Shop Boys
Anthropology
Queer Studies
Black Feminist Theory
Feminism Against Cisness
Queer Theory
The Color Of Desire
Abundance: Sexuality’s History
Gomantak Maratha Samaj
Sexuality
Colonialism
Caste
Queer Identity
Gender Identity
Covid-19 Pandemic
Cisness

Interviews with scholars and activist on LGBTQ+ matters. Support our show by becoming a premium member! newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

PublishesDailyEpisodes476Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsBooksSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

Latest Episodes

In the wake of Disco Demolition Night in 1979—a cultural bonfire that seemed to signal the end of disco—something unexpected began to rise from Chicago’s underground. This episode traces the story of Frankie Knuckles, the Bronx-born DJ who became kno... more

In the first major biography of Baldwin in more than a decade, James Baldwin: Living in Fire (Pluto Press, 2019), Bill V. Mullen celebrates the personal and political life of the great African-American writer who changed the face of Western politics ... more

Democratic backsliding, culture wars and partisan politics in the past two decades has seen the regression of human rights protections in the courts and across societies. However, having made incremental gains in constitutional courts, LGBTQ+ rights ... more

Queer Correctives: Discursive Neo-homophobia, Sexuality and Christianity in Singapore (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025) explores Christian discourses of sex and sexuality in Singapore to argue that metanoia, the theological concept of spiritual transformat... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Lexicon Valley
Lexicon ValleyLexicon Valley
The LRB Podcast
The LRB PodcastThe London Review of Books
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
LARB Radio Hour
LARB Radio HourLos Angeles Review of Books

Recent Guests

Vincent Pak
Assistant Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong and author
University of Hong Kong
Episode: Vincent Pak, "Queer Correctives: Discursive Neo-homophobia, Sexuality and Christianity in Singapore" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Gillian Frank
Assistant professor in the history of the modern United States at Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Episode: Disco Sucks
Dr. Todd Henry
Assistant Professor at University of California, San Diego and specialist in modern Korea
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Todd A. Henry ed., "Queer Korea" (Duke UP, 2025)
Dr. Laurian Bowles
The Vann Professor of Racial Justice and Associate Professor and Chair of the Anthropology Department at Davidson College
Davidson College
Episode: Laurian R. Bowles, "Headstrong: Women Porters, Blackness, and Modernity in Accra" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)
Sarah Schulman
Award-winning writer, cultural critic, and professor
Northwestern University
Episode: Sarah Schulman, "The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity" (Penguin, 2025)
Mariam Sauer
PhD candidate, writer, and poet based in Berlin.
Freie Universität Berlin
Episode: Vanessa Sinclair et al., "The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond" (Routledge, 2024)
Vanessa Sinclair
Psychoanalyst based in Sweden and host of the Rendering Unconscious podcast.
Rendering Unconscious Center for Psychoanalysis
Episode: Vanessa Sinclair et al., "The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond" (Routledge, 2024)
Nicky Siano
Legendary DJ and producer, pioneer of the early disco scene
Episode: From Stonewall to Studio 54
Anthony Petro
Author of Provoking Religion, Sex, Art, and the Culture Wars
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Anthony Michael Petro, "Provoking Religion: Sex, Art, and the Culture Wars" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Hosts

Clayton Gerard
Host of New Books Network
Kristie Soares
Co-host of Soundscapes

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • ???

    Did an anti-trans Catholic podcast ep accidentally get reposted to this page?? Anti-trans Catholic podcasts are not “LGBTQ Studies” ….. wth

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🦋🦋🦋podblob🦋🦋🦋
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Concerns about content relevance and authenticity have been expressed by some listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#104
Austria/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#162
Finland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#236
Austria/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
Q: Which Baldwin writings do you recommend for high school students today?
Mullen recommends works like "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "The Fire Next Time", and "If Beale Street Could Talk" for their relevance and insights into identity and social issues.
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
Q: How did Baldwin's experiences in Turkey contribute to his identity?
Mullen explains that Baldwin found refuge and a sense of anonymity in Turkey, which allowed him to explore his sexual identity and develop as a writer.
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
Q: What made you decide to write this book?
Mullen shares how Baldwin's writings on policing and violence resonated with him during the Black Lives Matter movement, rekindling his interest in teaching Baldwin's works.
Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Mullen discusses his early interest in American literature through a radical political lens and why he chose Baldwin as a subject for his book.
Disco Sucks
Q: How does the concept of elitism play into the anti-disco sentiment?
Elitism in disco culture was perceived through certain exclusive venues that were seen as accessible only to a select few, creating a narrative among some that they were being excluded from participating in a cultural phenomenon.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

What is New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on in-depth interviews with scholars, writers, and activists engaged in the LGBTQ+ community. Topics frequently explored include the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities with historical events, cultural shifts, activism, and contemporary societal issues. The discussions provide unique insights into both literary and academic perspectives, making it a valuable resource for individuals interested in a broad range of subjects from queer literature to social justice movements. The diversity of guests enriches the conversations, offering multiple viewpoints on the complexities surrounding LGBTQ+ experiences.

Where can I find podcast stats for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies have?

To see how many followers or subscribers New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

These podcasts share a similar audience with New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies:

1. Lexicon Valley
2. The LRB Podcast
3. The Daily
4. LARB Radio Hour

How many episodes of New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies are there?

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies launched 5 years ago and published 476 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies?

Recent guests on New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies include:

1. Vincent Pak
2. Gillian Frank
3. Dr. Todd Henry
4. Dr. Laurian Bowles
5. Sarah Schulman
6. Mariam Sauer
7. Vanessa Sinclair
8. Nicky Siano

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days