Queer Icons
Every episode, We provide a mini documentary about an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Providing background, history, and fun facts about each person. At the end of the episode we discuss how the featured person has attained icon status in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or queer community.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
32. Angela Lansbury
Catch up with us and then stick around to learn about the interesting life of Angela Lansbury.
31. Gia Carangi
Are sequins part of sports apparel? Find out on this episode and learn of the tragic life of Gia Carangi.
29. Keith Haring
This week we cover the very inspirational Keith Haring. And discover a New Zealand Bicon.
28. Klaus Nomi
We learn about Klaus Nomi and how nothing is Matthew's fault.
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2019/06/17/musical-spaceman-klaus-nomi-returns-to-earth/?sh=245b0daf52b2
https://visuala…
27. Kate Bush
This episode we cover the very topical Kate Bush and have a surprise guest in studio with us.
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26. Queer Symbols
Learn about many of our queer symbols and flags and even the Hankie Code!
25. Lily Tomlin
Listen to us giggle through the whole episode. This week we cover our favorite teacher with frizzy hair, Lily Tomlin.
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24. Melrose Place
Caftan advice as well as why Melrose Place was the 90s queer guilty pleasure we all deserved.
Resources:
Melroseplace.fandom.com
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/07/28/first-gay-lgbt-character-tv-sho…
23. Lady Chablis
We discuss the adventures we had during our time off and the life and times of Lady Chablis.
Resources:
Hiding My Candy, Autobiography of Lady Chablis
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, both t…
22. Queen Latifah
This episode, we cover the multi talented Queen Latifah. She is inspiring with her drive and determination and makes time to be likeable and isn't afraid to be the punch line.
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21. James Baldwin
This week we cover Author and civil rights activist James Baldwin. We keep the chatter short because we had a lot of information to cover.
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EMail: queericonspodcast@gmai…
20. Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
This week we discuss one of the living legends of the original Stonewall riots. Miss Major has lived all over the United States and effected change in each place. She continues to effect change still…
19. Andre Leon Talley
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Email: [email protected]
This week we catch up on what has happened since our last recording session.
Matthew takes everything to dark places this week.
Niko…
18. Georgia O'Keefe
We have an INSTAGRAM! Make sure to check us out @queericonspodcast We are so excited to add this component.
You can still email us at [email protected] as well
17. Bugs Bunny
This was a really fun episode. Check out our thoughts on Bugs Bunny this week.
15. Sylvester
Disco is always fun and Sylvester is no different. Don't forget you can email us at [email protected]
14. Greg Louganis
We're back! Kinda. Please enjoy some previously unreleased episodes while Niko and I prepare to record and get you some fresh episodes.