Marisa Crane’s I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself is a stunning book. It is staggering how many things it manages to be at once. It’s poetic and experimental, dystopian and tender, kinky and queer. It is about grief and loss but also about love and hope, community in the face of adversity and, perhaps above …
This episode starts off with a review of IDA IN THE MIDDLE by Nora Lester Murad. This book follows Ida, a Palestinian-American girl, as she eats a magic olive that takes her to the life she might have had in her parents’ village near Jerusalem. In the second segment, Niba sits down with Liz Weinberg. …
Ida In the Middle: Book Review + Queerness & Solving the Climate Crisis Read More »
What is burlesque and who is it even for? In this episode Rah sits down with the founders of Burly Bluffs, GG Delish and Mona RydeHer, to answer just that question. Burly Bluffs is a NEW burlesque organization taking over Winona, Minnesota. Listen in as they discuss burlesque and the importance of queer spaces. Learn …
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Where are the Swifties? Jordy and Berkley publicist, Kristin Cipolla, sit down to discuss two of their favorite things: Taylor Swift and books. If you’re looking for book recommendations based on each of Taylor’s eras, you’re in the right place. In the second segment, Alana speaks with Nino Stratchey, of the infamous Stratchey family. They …
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Everywhere I look, rainbow pillows, teddy bears, and stickers blanket the city. There are Pride flags visibly stamped onto storefronts. A few queer businesses have painted the sidewalk in front of their front doors with a rainbow. Instead of a “red carpet,” it’s a “rainbow carpet.” Not only is LGBTQ+-friendly merchandise easy to find, but …
In the first half of this episode Annie and Ashley continue the conversation about women’s sports. This time, the conversation leads more into athletes admired for their activism, what speaking about mental health on a grand stage means, and double standards amidst sports. A quick apology about the barks of Annie’s dog, Tobin Keith! His …
Reclaiming the Canon is a series of posts that aims to bring attention to historical women who are often excluded from the narrative of their field — whether literature, music, science, or another area. Each post features a woman whose name we feel everybody should know. Readers are strongly encouraged to explore further resources, spend …
What do yerba mate, empanadas, and tango all have in common? You can experience them all in beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina! Why am I writing about this magical South American cultural hub? I am currently sitting in my apartment in Buenos Aires where I have been living for the last 6 weeks. I’m living here …
Published during Pride Month in 2021, The 2000s Made Me Gay by Grace Perry is a laugh out loud essay collection that details various pop culture references and describes how they attributed to Perry’s gay awakening. Prior to picking this book up at the Feminist Book Club Holiday Market, I had seen many positive reviews …
In this laugh out loud episode, Niba interviews Sophie Santos, author of the recently released memoir The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had). Sophie Santos is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Brooklyn & LA. She’s written for TV shows on Bravo and MTV and currently hosts the satirical comedy …
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