Queer Collective Podcast

Queer Collective

Polyamory

Bisexuality

Mental Health

Queer Identity

Consent

Gender Identity

Intersectionality

Queerness

Intimacy

Queer Relationships

Community Support

Sex Education

BDSM

Non-Binary Identities

LGBTQI Plus Refugees

Menstrual Health

Femme Phobia

Queer Activism

Black Masculinity

Asylum Process In Canada

The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own relationships and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex-ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGB... more

933 ratings

Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	158	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	RelationshipsHealth & FitnessSexualitySociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

Why Is Horror the Gayest Genre?

Why do queer people love horror so much? Lesbian vampires, forbidden desire, two men making a baby… this genre has some explaining to do.

Cinema researcher Tamar Hanstke joins us to unpack queer horror, from 'Frankenstein' and 'The Vampire Lovers' t... more

29 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 5 min • Most popular

YouTube

The Dark Truth Behind the “Masc Shortage”

Butch lesbians were once punished for being too visible. Now the internet claims they’re disappearing. So what happened?

We’re investigating the so-called “masc shortage” with lesbian studies professor Dr. Tori Smith and masc lesbian coach Raia Care... more

15 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 14 min • Popular

YouTube

Can You Stay Friends With an Ex Without Getting Hurt?

After six years together, living together, building a business and opening our relationship, we broke up… and somehow stayed friends. Two years later, we’re finally unpacking what that actually took. With psychotherapist Jennifer Hanson, we get into ... more

1 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

YouTube

How Gender Rebels Became Ancient History's Prophets

Why do trans and gender-nonconforming people keep showing up suspiciously close to gods, prophecy and ancient religion? With trans historian Sophie Edwards, we follow a wildly gay historical trail through the ancient mediterranean to ask why people c... more

17 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

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Recent Guests

Tamar Hanstke

Cinema researcher and University of Toronto PhD candidate studying cinema, queer, disability and mad studies

University of Toronto

Episode: Why Is Horror the Gayest Genre?

Tori Smith

Lesbian studies professor at the University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Episode: The Dark Truth Behind the “Masc Shortage”

Raia Carey

Masc-identifying lesbian coach, speaker, and public speaking coach

Carey Coach

Episode: The Dark Truth Behind the “Masc Shortage”

Jennifer Hanson

Psychotherapist at Green Path Psychotherapy

Green Path Psychotherapy

Episode: Can You Stay Friends With an Ex Without Getting Hurt?

Frankie Talon Rose

Neurodivergent mixed-race non-binary and queer-registered psychotherapist

Private practice / Psychology Today profile

Episode: Dating Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent People

Erica Hill

Fiancé and creator, discussed as guest

Fiancés and creators

Episode: Lesbians and Bisexual Women Don’t Trust Each Other

Ajahnis Charlee

Comedian, guest star in the episode

Episode: Why No One Believes Bisexuals

Ajonis Charlie

Black non-binary writer, filmmaker and comedian based in Toronto

Guest on episode

Episode: Why No One Can Tell You’re Gay

Maggie MacDonald

PhD candidate at University of Toronto focusing on adult entertainment platforms

University of Toronto

Episode: The Adult Industry’s Queerest Secret

Hosts

Karbon

Host guiding conversations, often initiating topics and structuring episodes.

Emily

Co-host contributing nuanced analysis and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 933 ratings

Excellent
I often get into a flow state while at the gym and will lose track of time because of how engaging, thoughtful, and genuine these two are. I like the variety of topics and hosts and get the impression they’re trying to be culturally responsive to the various intersections of identity. Lots of work must go into this with how much history and research they do.
Apple Podcasts
5
Maddy T. plays the horn
United States23 days ago
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
I love this podcast, I feel like it doesn’t sound forced like other podcasts but instead like they are actually having a conversation. I love hearing more people talk about queer history, because there is so much more than we realize!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Livvy😼🏳️‍⚧️🌀
Canada3 months ago
Love love love
Such a fun and educational show!
Apple Podcasts
5
Celini Tortellini
Germany4 months ago
They without them
The bigotry and ignorance is so carefully woven that it’s easy to miss. Something isn’t right here; almost seems like a phobic group created to sow discourse and divide the community.
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appNickname1901
United States4 months ago
Not for me
Surface level, privileged, misguided, chronically online discussions that tend to exclude the perspectives of the most marginalized groups of the queer community. That phenomenon where you’re so left wing that you unknowingly circle back to discrimination and the same talking points used by the people who take our rights away. The things they’ve said about lesbians on this podcast are absolutely horrifying. The hosts exemplify everything wrong with modern online queer discourse. They should not ... more
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aaannnaaa333
United States4 months ago

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Lively, approachable take on complex queer topics.

Strong, diverse guest mix but some listeners crave more serious tone.

Open, inclusive discussions with strong research backing.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#238	United States/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#164	Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#230	United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#131	France/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#143	Germany/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#181	Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships

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Why Is Horror the Gayest Genre?

Q: Do you think that queer people actually have a special relationship to horror or is that just our own biases?

Hanstke believes queer audiences are drawn to horror's representations of otherness and can recognize queer meanings in subtext, especially when explicit representation has been scarce. She also notes that some viewers use horror therapeutically to work through difficult emotions.

Why Is Horror the Gayest Genre?

Q: In your academic perspective, how have movie monsters been used to demonize queer, trans, and disabled people?

Hanstke says classical Hollywood films can be less demonizing than expected; audiences' reactions and cultural stigma may do more harm. She uses Freaks as an example of a film whose disabled characters are protagonists while able-bodied and heterosexual characters are villains.

Can You Stay Friends With an Ex Without Getting Hurt?

Q: A lot of online breakup advice tells us to just cut contact with an ex and move on. And like, that's the secret key to getting over a breakup. But if you want to stay friends with someone, do you think you still need to like have space for a bit?

Hanson recommends a cool-down period, but says the form and duration of space depend on the people and their circumstances. The former partners can check in gradually about what feels manageable rather than follow a fixed timeline.

Can You Stay Friends With an Ex Without Getting Hurt?

Q: If there's any sort of abuse, violence, like 100%, I think my only like asterisk would be like, if it would be unsafe to leave, like do what you have to do to get safe first. And being mindful, like that might look differently, right? We always when we hear abuse think like very physical abuse, but I've seen situations where there might be like financial manipulation or things like that. So like obviously get help, like professional help to work through any of that. I think that's my only like hard line that I can think of. I think otherwise it can get pretty gray.

Jennifer Hanson says abuse and violence are clear reasons not to pursue a friendship, while prioritizing safety if leaving is unsafe. She notes that abuse can include financial manipulation and recommends professional support.

The Dark Truth Behind the “Masc Shortage”

Q: Tori, I think we've spoken about this a little bit, but how is lesbian and trans history really intertwined?

Tori Smith says lesbian and trans histories have long overlapped and should be studied together rather than forcing historical figures into one category. She discusses gender-crossing people facing persecution, shared community spaces, and examples such as Sandy Stone's work with Olivia Records.

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What is Queer Collective Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bi-weekly show that explores LGBTQ2S+ life through a blend of casual conversation and investigative reporting, covering topics from queer dating, signaling, and relationship dynamics to sexuality, gender, and sex-education. Across episodes, guests range from therapists and researchers to creators and activists, offering practical guidance, historical context, and personal experiences. Noteworthy are its deep dives into neurodiversity in dating, aromantic and non-monogamous perspectives, queer signaling, and the ethics of adult entertainment, all anchored by two hosts who share their own relationship journeys. The format tends to mix firsthand storytelling with research references and actionable takeaways, making it useful for listeners se... more

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1. Tamar Hanstke
2. Tori Smith
3. Raia Carey
4. Jennifer Hanson
5. Frankie Talon Rose
6. Erica Hill
7. Ajahnis Charlee
8. Ajonis Charlie

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