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I'm Feeling Queer Today!

I'm Feeling Queer Today!

The Podcast that Amplifies the Voices of Queer Youth

The Future Perfect Project · Celeste Lecesne

40 episodesEN

Show overview

I'm Feeling Queer Today! has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 40 episodes, alongside 14 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 5 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 21 episodes published. Published by Celeste Lecesne.

Episodes
40
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
27 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

I’m Feeling Queer Today! is a podcast that amplifies the voices of LGBTQIA+ young people across North America, exploring themes and issues through a queer youth lens. Produced and hosted by queer young adults across the country and beyond, IFQT is a combination of true-storytelling, interviews, trivia and thought-provoking discussions that center queer youth voices in the national conversation around LGBTQIA+ rights, culture and activism. Executive produced by The Future Perfect Project. Visit the official show website at thefutureperfectproject.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes

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Storytellers Hold The Power (ft. Armistead Maupin) — Queer Literature Pt. 3

Aug 27, 202633 min

The Stories They Couldn’t Shelve — Queer Literature Pt. 2

Aug 13, 202633 min

Books, Writers, & the Stories That Save Us — Queer Literature Pt. 1

Jul 30, 202634 min

I’m Feeling Queer Today: Season 4 Trailer

Jul 23, 20261 min

White Coat Superheroes: Queer-Inclusive Futures for Science & Medicine

May 28, 202634 min

S3 Ep 14Coming Out as Trans in South Africa (ft. “Radio Workshop” podcast)

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Welcome back to a very special bonus episode of IFQT! where we’re going international!  In season 3, we took a queer road trip all around the U.S. to answer a big question: what is it like to be an LGBTQ+ person where you live? Today, we’re taking a flight to South Africa with the help of our friends at the Radio Workshop podcast. We hear from Noks Simelane, a young trans man in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa who knew who he was at a young age, even when he didn’t have the words to describe it. Trans YouTubers opened up Noks’ world, but most were white and American. Listen to how Noks started his YouTube channel, created the trans South African representation he wished he had, and how viewers from all around the world tuned in and cheered him on. This episode with Noks Simelane, entitled “Here We Are,” was originally published on December 6, 2022 on the Radio Workshop podcast. With permission from Radio Workshop, we are excited to share this impactful episode with our listeners.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:00 “True Pride” poem by Stellan Knowles4:00 Host Intro w Sam Smalls Jr.5:27 Radio Workshop intro 16:52 Outro, credits & gratitude📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/AjlqaD4pqjw 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202518 min

S3 Ep 13Queers Teaching Clergy (ft. “Room For Us” podcast)

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Welcome back to a very special bonus episode of IFQT! Earlier this season, we heard from queer youth in Utah about what it’s like to navigate faith and queer identity within the LDS Mormon community. To continue that conversation, we’re sharing an episode from our friend Persis Abraham’s podcast Room For Us, featuring therapist and theologian Ann Russo. Ann incorporates a Master’s in Theology into her social work practice to help people heal from religious trauma. In this episode, she talks about her own experiences with faith, growing up in a queer household, attending an ex-gay conference, and AMR, the evidence-based approach she’s developed to overcome religious trauma. This interview with Ann was originally published on July 17, 2025 by our friend Persis Abraham on her podcast, Room For Us. With permission from Persis, we are excited to share this impactful episode with our listeners. Hosted by Hannie Saba.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:48 Host, Hannie welcome3:19 Persis introduces Ann Russo4:31 Growing up in queer 80s household15:59 Common queer mental health challenges18:30 Did Ann grow up religious?20:00 Attending queer conversion conference 35:00 Trauma informed care41:16 Training professionals on queer inclusion46:48 Religious institutional harm51:16 Taking care of yourself54:30 Advice to Ann’s younger self56:28 Message to queer folks feeling isolated 58:00 Outro, credits & gratitude📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/zuwFGyGZBxy 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 20251h 0m

S3 Ep 12The Queer-Affirming Public School That Could (Cleveland, OH)

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It’s part two of our visit to Albert Einstein Academy (AEA), Northeast Ohio’s first LGBTQ+ affirming high school. In this bonus episode of I’m Feeling Queer Today!, we return to Ohio on our queer roadtrip around the country. You’ll hear a roundtable discussion with the trans students at AEA, a brand new segment called “Representation: Putting The Me in Media,” and some original writing. Plus, an intergenerational conversation between one of our episode hosts and his uncle and grandmother, discussing how they each learned about queerness. We suggest listening to Part 1 of this episode first.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:41 Intro0:48 Hosts introduce episode2:15 Trans students: What’s it like attending LGBTQ+ affirming school5:12 Representation: Putting the ME in Media12:40 Caiden & Grandma & Uncle: Intergenerational queer discoveries17:33 Animal Love20:25 “To My Friend” - poem by Oliver21:42 “Ohren” - poem by Bonnie22:43 Outro, credits & gratitude📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/hetJaxo2xxV 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202526 min

S3 Ep 11House Bills & High School Havens (Cleveland, OH)

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In this bonus episode of IFQT!, we’re back in Ohio—this time just outside Cleveland—at Albert Einstein Academy (AEA), Northeast Ohio’s first LGBTQ+ affirming public high school. Even in the face of hostile legislation, AEA’s community stands strong, making space to process new house bills together in real time. Hear from co-founder and superintendent Kristen Thomas on how the school began, join a roundtable on gender-affirming care, and listen to students share original poetry and messages of hope for queer youth to come. This is Part 1 of 2 from our visit to Albert Einstein Academy.📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:41 Host intro about AEA1:38 HB68 update & reactions3:33 ⚠️ AEA co-founder Kristen Thomas interview w/ Trudy Poux (⚠️ CW: suicide)12:30 “The Moth” original poem by Leo13:24 Roundtable on “gender-affirming care”24:52 Message for next generation of young queers27:46 Outro, credits & gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/PAlY49MvQKG 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202530 min

S3 Ep 10Pansexual in the Palmetto State (Spartanburg, SC)

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In this very special bonus episode of IFQT, we’re heading back to the place where Season 3 began: Spartanburg, South Carolina! We sat down with Stela Prado-Garrett and her mom, Dani, to talk about what it was like for Stela to come out to her family. Plus, how Dani’s untraditional Southern upbringing impacted her reaction, and why she thinks God has a sense of humor. To meet even more folks from the queer community in Spartanburg, check out Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:1:00 Intro w Host Hannie1:27 📞Speakpipe Debut! Listener call-in2:33 Stella and her mom, Dani11:04 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/SYd2lg9xrjh 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202513 min

S3 Ep 9Good Judys and Summer Sassers (Provincetown, MA)

We’re closing out our big queer roadtrip by taking you to the gayest town in America: Provincetown! 🌈In our season finale, we travel to Cape Cod, a peninsula off the southeast part of Massachusetts. You’ll meet some friendly folks who call Cape Cod their home year round. Plus, we’ll introduce you to The Summer of Sass, a local non-profit providing queer youth ages 18-20 the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Provincetown. Find out why this place is a dream destination for the LGBTQ+ community and the ways that Ptown still needs to grow in order to become a truly intersectional queer utopia. This podcast episode was developed last summer through a workshop at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA.📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro w Hosts Lily & Trinity2:43 Intro to P-Town w Hazel - 14 yo local 6:59 Intro to SASS w Kristen Becker, Founder and Director9:48 House of SASS tour 12:15 Kristen Becker21:41 “Bird Bath” short story by Robby Piper28:06 Cody interviews Patience “growing up summer-camping on the Cape”34:44 Messages for Queer Youth from Ptowners37:38 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/w28n3MP1aLh🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 202540 min

S3 Ep 8Queers of the Cornfield - Part 2 (Columbus, OH)

It’s part two of our visit to Columbus, Ohio and we’re back with the queers at the Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC), the largest and longest-standing organization in Ohio solely dedicated to serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth since 1994. Today’s episode is an ode to special interests: from Dungeons and Dragons to Monster High dolls; from a queer tarot deck to a guitar named Sasha. The youth at KYC show us that our favorite things and hobbies can be portals to exploring and accepting who we are. We suggest listening to Part 1 of this episode first. 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcastWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:55 Intro w Hosts Ky & Trudy2:34 Felix’s Advice Column: Queer solutions to losing things5:19 Felix’s Advice Column: Transmasc style tips8:03 Queer Crushes: Nate & Kai10:37 Queer & Tell: Nate’s ukelele12:58 Queer & Tell: Felix’s queer tarot 15:40 Queer & Tell: Blaine’s guitar17:02 DnD interview w Kyros23:54 Outro, Credits & Gratitude🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 202526 min

S3 Ep 7Queers of the Cornfield - Part 1 (Columbus, OH)

We’ve made it to the fourth stop on our queer roadtrip: Columbus, OH! In this episode, you’ll meet the queer youth at the Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC), the largest and longest-standing organization in Ohio solely dedicated to serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth since 1994. You’ll hear directly from the members of KYC’s Summer Institute, a paid program for queer youth to develop as leaders and build community. Learn what it’s really like to be a queer young person living in a “cornfield state.” Plus, an interview between a KYC regular and the center’s Civic Engagement and Advocacy Manager. This is Part 1 of 2 of our visit to Columbus, Ohio.📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s3e7We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:55 Intro w Hosts Ky & Trudy1:56 Hosts introduce KYC3:19 Youth Random Roundtable7:52 Queer in the Cornfield State9:47 Kaleidoscope Youth Center, an audio tour11:27 Kyros on Growing Up Queer14:55 Politics & Pride w Nate & Mallory25:23 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/qJVK8Hwecg3 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202528 min

S3 Ep 6A Beautiful Day in the Gayborhood - Part 2 (Philadelphia, PA)

It’s part two of our visit to Philadelphia, PA and we’re back with the queer youth actors, theater makers, visual artists, and filmmakers at The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA.) You’ll hear original writing about what it’s like being a trans woman in Philly from two of CAPA’s artists. Then, an original poem written by a young trans actor about his experience as a first generation American born to parents who grew up in the Soviet Union. Finally, the CAPA GSA imagines themselves as queer ancestors, and offer messages of hope to the next generation. We suggest listening to Part 1 of this episode first.📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s3e6We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro w Hosts Josephine & Eden1:43 Sam’s Poem: “First”3:55 Sam on getting involved, activism and what trans women want7:29 Brooklyn’s Poem: “The Day I Spoke With Death” ⚠️CW: death, unaliving, suicide themes8:51 Brooklyn on her influences, death  9:35 Midge Poem: “Golubój”13:40 Midge post-poem interview15:29 “I Am An Ancestor Medley” — a message to the people who come after us19:33 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/Ipx8a5DyJxC 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202522 min

S3 Ep 5A Beautiful Day in the Gayborhood - Part 1 (Philadelphia, PA)

Welcome to the third stop on our queer roadtrip, Philadelphia, PA! Go Birds! 🦅In this episode, we meet the queer youth actors, theater makers, visual artists, and filmmakers at The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA.) You’ll hear from queer CAPA students in a roundtable discussion about life in Philadelphia at an arts high school. Then, you will hear some original writing from members of CAPA’s theater program and GSA. Finally, we go back into the (costume) closet with a CAPA theater major who has been out as queer since he was nine years old. This is Part 1 of 2 of our visit to Philadelphia, PA. 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s3e5We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro w Hosts Josephine & Eden1:11 Introducing CAPA 2:55 Roundtable: Queer Life at School & In Philly11:50 Lonnie’s Poem: “Happily Never After”13:04 Lonnie on writing 13:52 Lance & Trudy Talk Theater & Identity20:34 Kodi’s Poem: “She Put The Earrings Down”22:04 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/1j0p02Az7YM 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202524 min

S3 Ep 4No Sides, Only Love - Part 2 (Provo, UT)

It’s Part Two of our visit to Provo, Utah and we’re back with the youth of the Encircle Provo house. This week, you’ll meet the superheros who keep the Encircle home up and running, including an assistant program director who’s queering ballroom dance. Plus, listen to a special interview with Encircle BFFs and episode hosts, Peter and Maru, and sit in on a Youth Friendship Circle, a signature Encircle offering that puts the home’s motto, “No Sides, Only Love,” into action. We suggest listening to Part 1 of this episode first.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro w Hosts Peter & Siri/Maru3:06 Meet Adults of Encircle: Eryn, Chris, Shem & Macey10:30 Friendship Circle16:03 bffs Maru & Moon on “growing up queer in Provo?”25:13 Queering Competitive Ballroom w Chris27:09 Messages to the Next Gen of Queer Youth in UT29:00 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/cm9Na2v2gZd 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →IFQT! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202531 min

S3 Ep 3No Sides, Only Love - Part 1 (Provo, UT)

Welcome to the 2nd stop on our queer road trip across the United States: Provo, Utah. In this episode, we’re visiting the home of Encircle Provo, a dedicated drop-in space for queer youth where the motto is “No Sides, Only Love.” With 42% of Utah’s population self-identifying as members of the Church of Latter-day Saints, the queer youth of Encircle have a wide range of experiences when it comes to “The Church.” Listen to original poetry from Encircle’s Writing Night, hear from someone balancing their transness with their faith, and find out how this queer community comes together, religious differences and all. This is Part 1 of 2 of our visit to Provo, Utah.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:00:00 Intro w hosts Maru & Peter01:44 Being Queer in Mormon Country03:00 LDS Tensions04:41 Finding Faith & Safety: ENCIRCLE as Sacred Space  10:37 Cal’s Share from “Writing Night”12:03 Damon’s Share from “Writing Night”14:06 Names, Faith & Family19:41 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/A3UZaPiZ3P2 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202522 min

S3 Ep 2The Queers Behind the Baptist Church, Part 2 (Spartanburg, SC)

It’s Part 2 of our visit to Spartanburg, South Carolina and we’re back with the youth of Uplift Outreach Center to hear their coming out stories, secret crushes, and messages of hope for the future. Plus, they share their thoughts on the passing of House Bill 4624, which bans gender affirming care for minors across the state. If you’re just joining us, welcome to our queer road trip across the country! We suggest listening to Part 1 of this episode first.⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:01:15 Intro & Welcome to Part 202:35 Find your identity in the LGBTQIA+ Wiki w Valentine  05:26 Queer Crushes7:28 Coming Out stories 12:04 CW⚠️ transphobia & violence12:20 Youth React to SC Bill H4624 (Gender-Affirming Care Ban)  15:10 How Do You Express & Explore Your Queerness?18:16 Ray’s “kinda crappy” Coming Out Story22:15 Finding Belonging & Safety at UPLIFT  23:00 Messages of Hope for Queer Youth of the Future24:30 Outro, Credits & Gratitude25:26 Crisis Resources💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/DOpbRTAMSLF 📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box → I’m Feeling Queer Today! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202527 min

S3 Ep 1The Queers Behind the Baptist Church, Part 1 (Spartanburg, SC)

Welcome to Season 3 and the first stop on our queer road trip: Spartanburg, South Carolina. In this episode, you’ll meet the youth at Uplift Outreach Center, an LGBTQ+ safe space behind a baptist church and the only center in the area dedicated to serving queer youth. Find out why folks come from all across the region (“The Upstate”) to spend time at Uplift, take a tour of the center’s gender-affirming free clothing closet, bake dinosaur brownies with the Uplift Program Director, and hear directly from the hearts + minds of young people in the region. This is Part 1 of 2 of our visit to Spartanburg, South Carolina. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS:Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:0:53 Intro & Welcome to Season 301:00 Inside the UPLIFT Outreach Center05:00 Youth Speak: Identity, Safety & Everyday Reality09:00 Holding Joy & Building Community in the South14:00 Coming Out, Family Tension & Staying True17:00 Baking Brownies w Jodi, UPLIFT’s program director 24:15 Outro, Credits & Gratitude💬 TRANSCRIPT: https://share.descript.com/view/nnAy4Lah4pm📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:Visit our site for full show notes on local queer info, history, and additional resources mentioned in this episode → http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box → I’m Feeling Queer Today! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202527 min

I'm Feeling Queer Today: Season 3 Trailer

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In Season 3 we're going on a queer road trip around the U.S. to answer a big question: What is it like to be an LGBTQ+ person where you live? So buckle your seatbelts–we’re speaking directly to the queer young people in five different U.S. cities: An LGBTQ+ youth center in the basement of a Baptist church in Spartanburg, South Carolina; a home for religious and secular queers alike in Provo, Utah; a high school for the performing arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the Northern tip of Cape Cod where it’s pride month year round in Provincetown, Massachusetts; and a center opening its doors to the queer youth of Columbus, Ohio since 1994. Forget everything you think you know about these cities and towns, and get ready to hear from the LGBTQ+ youth who call these places home.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20250 min
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