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The Sewers of Paris

Matt Baume
Queer Identity
The Wizard Of Oz
Queer Representation
X-Men
Mtv's the Real World
LGBTQ+ Representation
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
LGBTQ Representation
Mental Health
Star Trek
New York City
Comic Books
LGBTQ Rights
AIDS Epidemic
Queer Culture
Drag Race
Theater
LGBTQ Community
Jazz
Queer Cinema

Revealing stories about the books, movies, tv, music and more that have changed the lives of gay men. Each week, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past, and answers the question: how did it change your life?

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For the last few days I’ve been looking back over the many great performances of Patrick Stewart — among them, of course, his role as the captain on Star Trek: The Next Generation. It’s reminded me of just how powerful that franchise has been, across... more

My guest this week is Eliot Glazer, whose work you know from shows like Broad City, The New Girl, and Difficult People; and the new series So You Think You Can Sports? Eliot’s career took a couple of unlikely swerves — first, escaping from Long Islan... more

We generally have queer guests on this show, but I’m willing to make an exception for this week’s guest: The actor Barry Bostwick, who played Brad in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A few weeks ago I ran into Barry at the pop culture convention Ancien... more

My guest this week is often unrecognizable. Josh Duart creates cosplay looks that are so elaborate that as soon as he puts them on, he simply vanishes into whatever character he’s re-creating. I personally met him several times over the course of a r... more

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Recent Guests

Eliot Glazer
Comedian, writer, and actor known for Broad City, New Girl, and Difficult People
Episode: I Majored in The Golden Girls (Eliot Glazer/Golden Girls)
Barry Bostwick
Actor who played Brad in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Episode: Behind the Scenes of Rocky Horror! A conversation with Barry Bostwick
Sam Irvin
Director, producer, and author; key figure behind Gods and Monsters and Dante's Cove
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Freak of Nature (Bride of Frankenstein/Sam Irvin)
Scott Heim
Author of Mysterious Skin, whose work discusses trauma and memory
Author, Mysterious Skin
Episode: I Was Always Interested in UFOs (Scott Heim/Mysterious Skin)
Damian Pelliccione
Co-founder and CEO of Revry
Revry
Episode: Lisa Loeb is Following Me (Reality Bites/Damian)
Alaska Thunderfuck
Drag performer, Alaska
Self/Collaborator with Jeremy Mikush
Episode: The Go-Out Girls (Ep 582 - Alaska Thunderf*ck/Rocky Horror)
Jeremy Mikush
Musician and collaborator with Alaska
Self
Episode: The Go-Out Girls (Ep 582 - Alaska Thunderf*ck/Rocky Horror)
Mike Aylesworth
Writer of Boy Pageant, LGBTQ activist and educator
Author and Educator
Episode: Watching Two Porcupines Mate (The Thomas Crown Affair/Mike)
Tony Rodriguez
Voice actor and comedian, Drag Queen
The Simpsons (Julio)
Episode: I Came Out with the Latinos (Ep 580 - The Birdcage/Tony Rodriguez)

Host

Matt Baume
Host of The Sewers of Paris

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 532 ratings
  • speedrunning through the back catalog

    Matt has quickly become one of my favorite interviewers. he has such a warm, witty presence, a genuine care for curiosity about the lives of his guests, and a wonderful knack for putting them at ease. his ability to pick up a conversational thread and make connections between them (as several of the guests have themselves noted) rises to the level of therapeutic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andersray
    United States2 years ago
  • Fabulously queer

    Discover amazing and interesting queer people as Matt keeps the conversation pithy and interesting. The springboard is talking about queer media but ultimately it’s about how we as gay and bisexual men don’t learn about life through our parents, we learn through good books, shows, and podcasts. I enjoy meeting Matt and his friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JinTanooki
    Canada3 years ago
  • Matt's Podcast is the Best!

    I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Matt and also having him on my podcast, The Ivory Tower Boiler Room. Matt's infectious analysis of cinema and pop culture keeps me on the edge of my seat to see who he's bringing onto The Sewers of Paris. This is a must listen for all arts and culture lovers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndrewRimby
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, glad I came across it!

    Over the pandemic I came across some of Matt’s YouTube videos and loved them. Seriously, I am obsessed. I recently heard about the podcast and decided to check it out and so far it doesn’t disappoint. I love how Matt draws his subjects out. I also love seeing deeper dives into queer lives, this sort of representation was sorely lacking when I grew up. The Carl Bishop episode was compelling and I loved hearing about his musical influences. He sounds like someone I’d love to sit and have a beverag... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nimbusthegreat
    United States5 years ago
  • Matt is a gem. Some of these discussions are unforgettable, and I like the variety.

    Podchaser
    5
    breanna
    5 years ago

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Warm, curious host who puts guests at ease and draws deep, thoughtful answers.
Listeners appreciate the personal storytelling and historical context that enrich episodes.
Smart, insightful interviews that blend pop culture with queer life.
High production quality and strong guest diversity make it a standout in arts & culture.

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I Majored in The Golden Girls (Eliot Glazer/Golden Girls)
Q: How did you get from running around, living at home, shooting web series, and now to the work that you do now?
Glazer says making the viral video Shit New Yorkers Say brought press attention and his first manager, eventually helping him get a television writing job in 2014 and move to Los Angeles in 2016.
I Majored in The Golden Girls (Eliot Glazer/Golden Girls)
Q: So what is the entertainment that changed your life?
Eliot Glazer says The Golden Girls was a childhood favorite whose dialogue, joke rhythm, and comedy structure laid the groundwork for his writing.
Behind the Scenes of Rocky Horror! A conversation with Barry Bostwick
Q: Has it been life-changing for you? How did it change the course of your career and what you did?
Bostwick says the film changed his life through the people he met, especially fans and shadow-cast members whose stories of self-discovery, sadness, and exhilaration he heard.
Behind the Scenes of Rocky Horror! A conversation with Barry Bostwick
Q: Was it eye-opening for you?
Bostwick says it was not eye-opening because he had already encountered New York's downtown arts scene and its open expression of gender and sexuality.
I Was Always Interested in UFOs (Scott Heim/Mysterious Skin)
Q: So what was your role in screenwriting process and then getting it into, you know, the form that it eventually took as the film?
I worked on adapting the book, navigating the difficult material, and collaborating with the filmmakers; the process highlighted how some scenes were better represented through film than through my original script, and it showed me the limits and possibilities of adaptation.

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Expect intimate, media-driven conversations with LGBTQ+ guests who discuss how books, films, music, and other art shaped their identities and creative lives. Episodes mix personal origin stories with cultural history, exploring coming-out moments, career pivots, and the ways queer media has influenced love, community, and self-understanding. A standout throughline is how entertainment becomes a lens for resilience, belonging, and social change, often featuring artists, writers, historians, and activists who illuminate broader histories through deeply personal storytelling.

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Recent guests on The Sewers of Paris include:

1. Eliot Glazer
2. Barry Bostwick
3. Sam Irvin
4. Scott Heim
5. Damian Pelliccione
6. Alaska Thunderfuck
7. Jeremy Mikush
8. Mike Aylesworth

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