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Queer Lit

Lena Mattheis
Queer Studies
Queer Literature
LGBTQIA+ Literature
Trans Literature
Pronouns
Autotheory
Queer Narratives
Queer Exile Literature
Gothic Literature
LGBTQIA+
Lesbian Literature
Taylor Swift
Queer Victorian Gothic
Berlin
Transnational Narratives
Community Engagement
Queer Theory
Queerness
Visual Politics
Translation

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

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Latest Episodes

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

The final episode of the Queer Forms and Pronouns series got a bit more personal than I expected. The incredible Teagan Bradway and I speak about misgendering ourselves, giving the gift of language to our loved ones and why not just the function but ... more

The fantastic Jas Morgan is back for a conversation about pronouns in Two-Spirit literature! We think about how kinship is reflected in language, what role pronouns take on in translation and how they can easily be misunderstood, especially when work... more

Come along for a deep dive into mixed pronouns in queer, trans and nonbinary narratives with none other than Sue Lanser, your favourite narratologist’s favourite narratologist. Sue and I talk about why we might need to rethink the concept of gender d... more

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Recent Guests

Roxy Bourdillon
Author of What A Girl Wants; editor-in-chief of DIVA
DIVA magazine
Episode: “What A Girl Wants” with Roxy Bourdillon
Teagan Bradway
Queer Form and Pronouns scholar; author of work on queer kinship and narrative form
Independent scholar; contributor to Queer Kinship and Queer Form
Episode: “Neopronouns and It Pronouns” with Teagan Bradway (Queer Forms and Pronouns Series)
Yaz Morgan
Guest, previously on the podcast; author/academic with work on Two-Spirit and pronouns
Episode: “Pronouns in Two-Spirit Literature” with Jas Morgan (Queer Forms and Pronouns Series)
Jas Morgan
Guest, co-author of the chapter on pronouns in Two-Spirit literature; researcher/artist
Episode: “Pronouns in Two-Spirit Literature” with Jas Morgan (Queer Forms and Pronouns Series)
Sue Lanser
Expert in queer studies and co-editor/author with influential work on narrative theory and gendered language
Episode: “Mixing Pronouns” with Sue Lanser (Queer Forms and Pronouns Series)
Susan Stryker
Trans studies scholar and author
Queer Lit (guest)
Episode: “Ambiguous Pronouns” with Susan Stryker (Queer Forms and Pronouns Series)
Alex Ketchum
Associate Professor at McGill University specializing in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies
McGill University
Episode: “Queer Food” with Alex Ketchum and Megan Elias
Megan Elias
Director of Food Studies Programs at Boston University and an associate professor
Boston University
Episode: “Queer Food” with Alex Ketchum and Megan Elias
Lauren J. Joseph
Novelist and playwright as well as a journalist and occasional book reviewer.
Episode: “Lean Cat, Savage Cat” with Lauren J. Joseph

Host

Lena Mattheis
Host of Queer Lit

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Edifying joy

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    atel0000000
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great range of guests and I always learn something new

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lehni R
    Australia5 years ago

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Fans appreciate community-building and inclusive discussions.
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#170
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#145
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#191
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#5
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#13
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#72
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“Lean Cat, Savage Cat” with Lauren J. Joseph
Q: Will there be an audiobook for Lean Cat, Savage Cat, and are you reading it yourself?
Yes, I have read it, and it will be available.
“Lean Cat, Savage Cat” with Lauren J. Joseph
Q: What is Lean Cat, Savage Cat about?
It's a book about obsession, psychosis, grief, and the desire for creation vs. destruction.
Queer Lit on Amplified
Q: How does making the podcast on a regular basis feed back into your teaching and or your research?
It feeds directly into both her teaching and research by allowing her to engage with relevant scholarship and create meaningful interactions with her students and researchers.
Queer Lit on Amplified
Q: What drew you to want to join the Amplify Podcast Network?
Lena mentions that she was drawn to Amplify due to their alignment with her values regarding open scholarship and the great free materials provided on their website.
“The Queer Victorian Gothic” with Brontë Schiltz
Q: Would you care to introduce us to Vernon Lee?
Vernon Lee, born Violet Padgett, was an openly queer Gothic short story writer and art historian known for her works and pioneering concepts in affect studies.

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

A scholarly, literature-focused show exploring LGBTQIA+ themes through interviews with experts in queer studies, gender, and related fields. Episodes center on queer theory, literature, food, film, and culture, often blending close readings with contemporary activism and community-building. Notably, the host consistently foregrounds accessible academic discussion and invites a diverse range of guests, from university professors to independent writers and community organizers, making complex ideas approachable for both scholars and general listeners. A standout aspect is the podcast's commitment to inclusive language, pronoun politics, and expanding queer literary discourse beyond traditional academia, often featuring cross-disciplinary pers... more

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4. Jas Morgan
5. Sue Lanser
6. Susan Stryker
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