
Queer Lit is a podcast about LGBTQIA+* literature and culture. In each episode, literary studies researcher Lena Mattheis talks to an expert in the field of queer studies. Topics include lesbian literature, inclusive pronouns and language, gay history, trans and non-binary novels, intersectionality and favourite queer films, series or poems. New episode every other week!Recent transcripts here: ht... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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If you have not read A Black Queer History of the United States yet, you are so lucky to have this fantastic book in your future! And lucky for me that this is also an excellent opportunity to speak to two dream guests: C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bo... more
Who designs the rules of inclusion? Kevin Guyan has given a lot of thought to this question in his excellent book Rainbow Trap, which thinks through the many categories that fall under the rainbow umbrella and how they might include, exclude, limit, ... more
We’re all still here, still ready to love, and to build community with trans books! In this extremely fun conversation, Cat Fitzpatrick talks about her poetry, her work with Little Puss Press, and a person called Crabstick. If you are wondering how a... more
If you want to know what Roxy wants, this episode is a great place to start. Diva’s fabulous editor in chief joins us for a chat about her lovely memoir What A Girl Wants, which is just as heartwarming, insightful and fun as the author herself. Roxy ... more
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This podcast has mostly academic guests and covers a broad range of topics in queer lit. I always learn something new. Thank you Lena Mattheis!
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A thoughtful, academically informed podcast exploring LGBTQIA+ literature and culture through interviews with scholars, writers, and critics. Episodes frequently center on queer theory, pronouns and language, trans and Two-Spirit literary themes, and the intersection of literature with social justice and activism. Guests range from poets and novelists to university researchers, offering deep dives into specific books, genres, or theoretical frameworks, often connecting literary analysis to lived experiences and community building. The show stands out for its accessible yet rigorous approach, ongoing series on pronouns and form, and a strong thread of bridging scholarly work with practical, publishable insights for readers, writers, and educ... more
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