Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past

Want early access to every episode? Join our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory Links & Resources Mentioned ⬇️ Queer Horror Anthology "It Came From The Closet": https://bookshop.org/a/81838/9781952177798 American Psycho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDzCvaVAHws&t=2781s Antz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL8l0xe7oAg&t=5s Twister

Ready to read this collection for yourself? ➡️ https://bookshop.org/a/81838/9781952177798In this episode, we interview the editor of It Came From The Closet, a collection of essays blending LGBTQ+ experiences with horror. We discuss the inspiration behind focusing on queer stories in the genre, how essays were selected, and the recurring themes throughout the collection. The ed

Interested in the full survey? Read more here ➡️ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/ If you enjoy our content and want to support the show, consider joining our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this episode, we discuss the Trevor Project's 2024 US National Survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. We go over the resul

Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, behind the scenes content and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this special collab episode, Charlie from Workers Reading Book Club, comes on to discuss Peacock's new documentary "Queer Planet" with me as we explore its portrayal of queer relationsh

This episode is airing one week after its release. Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this episode, we discuss the hidden LGBTQ+ icons and spaces from The Harlem Renaissance that is often left out of mainstream narratives and recollections of history. 📕 Tab

This episode is airing one week after its release. Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this special collab episode, TK from For The Love of History comes on to teach me and you about the Tomb of the Two Brothers, the earliest recorded same sex couple in ancient h

In this episode, we explore Frida Kahlo's intricate life and enduring legacy through the biopic Frida (2002). We discuss how this film challenges stereotypes, highlighting Kahlo's artistic brilliance and complex identity as a queer Mexican woman. We examine how the film navigated controversies, including issues with Harvey Weinstein, to authentically portray Kahlo's lif

Want access to this episode and others early? Join our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this conversation, Destiny and Thomas discuss the movie 'The Imitation Game' and its portrayal of Alan Turing and Joan Clarke. They both express their disappointment with the film, highlighting its historical inaccuracies and problematic representation

But I'm a Cheerleader is the Cozy Queer Joy We All Need- w/ (friend of the pod) Haylee In this episode, Destiny and Haylee discuss the 1999 cult classic film 'But I'm a Cheerleader'. They talk about the movie's cover and how it drew them in, the color palette and its significance in the storytelling, the satirical nature of the film, and its impactful social com

Delve into the untold stories of LGBTQ+ resistance and revolution! Get early access to each episode, behind the scenes content, and discounts by joining our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the fascinating intersection between LGBTQ+ activism and revolutionary movements in this episode. We'll be delving