I'm Feeling Queer Today!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In our second bonus episode of Season 2, we’re sitting down with the creatives behind the Mount Holyoke College (MHC) production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. IFQT! producer, host, and the MHC Much Ado About Nothing Assistant Director, Lily Mueller (they/she/he), leads us in a roundtable discussion with this uniquely queer, trans, and neurodiverse cast, crew, and creative team. In this episode, you’ll hear these artists talk about their experiences working on this production, queering the arts, the importance of theater, and some of their visions for a perfect future. As Talia Pott, the production’s director, says, “We can use our voices as young people and our gifts as artists…to share our voice and our humanity out into the world…We are here and we’re not going to go anywhere.” THE MUCH ADO ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTSTalia Pott (she/they) Director Izzy Messina (they/he) Beatrice Charlie Watts (she/they) Dogberry, Don John, and UrsulaLily Mueller (they/she/he) Assistant Director ⚠️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:1:21 Introducing the roundtable3:34 Brief synopsis of Much Ado About Nothing 5:30 On queering a "heterosexual" play7:08 Don John is queer-coded9:19 Transmasc Beatrice11:00 The power of theater & experiences being in a mostly trans+neurodiverse cast & crew14:50 Experiences as a queer neurodiverse actor15:54 Costuming flowers17:49 Future theater dreams, w/ unlimited resources 20:55 Lily about their first-time directing experience22:06 Julie Novak tribute📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:MHC Much Ado About Nothing on IG: https://www.instagram.com/muchadomhc/For more about the roundtable participants and other links visit our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-8🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Periodically, the crew at I'm Feeling Queer Today! will share episodes from like-minded podcasts that they love. IFQT! producer and host, Claire Florence, presents today’s feed swap with The Bi Pod: a podcast on all things bisexual, hosted by Evan Chelsee (they/them) and Christina Brown (she/her). In this episode of The Bipod, “Am I Queer Enough?,” you’ll hear from non-binary artist and writer, Flo Godineau (they/them). 🎧 ABOUT THE EPISODE: "Am I Queer Enough" [originally aired Feb 8, 2024]If you’re looking for the Queer DMV office so you can apply for your queer card and pay your membership dues, you’ve come to the right place!Just kidding, it’s free to be gay! On this week’s episode, we chat with Flo Godineau about what it means to be bisexual enough and nonbinary enough. We also talk about backcountry skiing (as a metaphor about dating), and how Smallville fanfiction can make you queer.Learn more about The Bi Pod: https://thebipod.com/Subscribe to The Bi Pod: https://pod.link/1549505970Follow The Bi Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebipod/Support The Bi Pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod⚠️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:01:45 Intro3:36 Welcome to The Bipod4:30 Introducing Bipod guest Flo5:58 Flo’s queer identity bi story7:07 Smallville12:00 Feeling “not queer enough?”17:44 Performing queerness24:04 Not feeling bisexual enough, aro-ace spectrum35:00 Dating vs romantic relationship38:00 On being nonbinary44:45 Bisexuality as an internal experience 🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our sixth and final episode of Season 2 explores what queerness can look like across the country: from a transmasculine artist and activist in Nashville, to a queer curriculum advocate in Massachusetts, and even folks from the trans community in rural Pennsylvania. Plus, a conversation with a young queer person in South Carolina who has spent most of their life living on the road. Hosted by Zorian Edwards (he/they) and Trudy Poux (they/them).⚠️CONTENT WARNINGS:Mention of assassination and violence against Black peopleMentions of anti-trans bills and rhetoricPlease 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 Evan, 17: Finding community0:46 Meet the hosts: Zorian & Trudy1:45 Fiona, curriculum changes, CT7:40 Zorian highschool activism, PA8:15 Zorian and Neo (they/them) PA15:12 PA updates since this convo18:00 Moving south18:42 Introducing Evan of Memphis, TN20:34 Getting politically involved in TN22:24 Host reflections23:00 Jaye,16 living on the road28:10 Host reflections28:51 “From Here to Now” poem by Evan31:44 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe32:00 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We've compiled a long list of show notes, resources related to this episode. See below for a sneak peek of the list. For full show notes, resources, links→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-6Anti-trans bill trackers.The U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOUTMemphis - Memphis, TNUplift LGBTQ+ Outreach Center - Spartanburg, GAWe 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Trudy Poux and Zorian Edwards, with special thanks to guests Lily, Evan, Fiona, Neo, and Jaye. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse & Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fifth episode of Season 2 is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ authenticity! You’ll hear from a neurodivergent poet, scholar Dr. Joy Ellison on the history of queer disabled folks, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and a hopeful declaration of neurodivergent life. Plus, one queer youth tells the story of their coming out and what it’s like to navigate daily life as a conjoined twin. Hosted by Alex Masse (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he).⚠️CONTENT WARNINGS:Anti-trans languageDiscussions of violence against transgender, gender nonconforming, and queer peopleDiscussions of enslavement in the U.SDiscussions of lynching and violence against Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colorDiscussions of ableist rhetoricPlease 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:0:05 Kodi: “A Letter to Queer Youth in the Future”1:31 Meet Alex & Lily3:42 Queer Youth Animated: Nestie’s story6:00 Hosts discuss Nestie's segment 7:03 Dr. Joy Ellison on “Trans histories in the midwest”13:10 Dr. Joy Ellison on building coalitions14:19 Intersection of disabilities and queer studies18:16 Optimistic hope for the world to come24:30 Queer Crushes: Lily26:55 Original piece written & scored by Alex Masse28:28🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe28:52 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We've compiled a fascinating list of show notes, resources related to this episode. See below for a sneak peek of the list. For the full list of links visit→ Learn more about the work of Dr. Joy Michael Ellison!What is “ableism?” What is “transmedicalism?”What is a “TERF?”What is “eugenics?”We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtFor show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-5🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Alex Masse and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to Dr. Joy Ellison for their interview and to Kodi and Nestie for sharing their original work. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Transmasc Roundtable, featuring IFQT producers, Ari, Wallace, Lily, and Frankie. In this episode, these queer young people discuss what the trans masculine experience means to them. Plus, original poetry from a trans writer about finding home. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 2 of 2.⚠️Content warnings:Mentions of scars.Mentions of drowning. Brief discussion of eating disorders. Discussion of beauty standards. Discussion of gender dysphoria. Mention of microaggressions. 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:0:06 “Home at Last”, by Stellan Knowles3:33 Defining transmasc4:00 IFQT! Transmasc Roundtable   5:27 Are the labels “femme and masc” reductive?   9:02 How has your trans-ness been affected by the beauty standard?   11:21 “You would be so pretty if you JUST…”16:14 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe16:30 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtLearn more about:What does “transmasc” mean?What is “autism?”What is “white supremacy?”What does it mean to be “able-bodied?” What are “microaggressions?”What is “gender dysphoria?”For show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-4🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Eric Eubank and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to guest Stellan Knowles and to roundtable participants Ari, Wallace, Lily, and Frankie. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional thanks to the IFQT! production team Alex Masse, Claire Florence, Trudy Poux, Zorian Edwards, Sam Smalls, and Soniamiya Blanco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our third episode of Season 2, we are transgressing the binary through original poetry, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and Sailor Moon. Plus, meet a queer transfemme witch who “identifies as a threat.” Featuring original music by a queer artist who left the Mormon church and is “choosing the right” to be their full, authentic self. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 1 of 2.⚠️Use of the word “bitchin.” 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:00:01 Original poem “Baby Gay” by Parker01:47 Meet the hosts2:37 Eric & Lily discuss transgressing the binary and expectations 4:00 Parker on what “transgressing the binary” means to them6:55 Queer Youth Animated: Fletcher’s Story 9:50 Host takeaways from Fletcher10:34 Queer Crush segment: Ari14:00 Parker: Nonbinary representation in media via Sailor Moon17:18 Host takeaways on Parker’s segment19:08 “CTR” - original song by Katelyn Handy21:14 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe21:56 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtMentioned resources:Fletcher on QYAListen to "CTR"MANY more show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-3 🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Eric Eubank and Lily Mueller, Wallace and Parker. Fletcher's story is produced by Julie Novak and scored by Truth Bachman as part of FPP’s original series, Queer Youth Animated, available on YT. The song “CTR” is written and performed by Katelyn Handy, produced and mixed by Bryn Bliska and mastered by Piper Payne. The song is featured on the album Not What You Pictured, released by Future Perfect Records in 2022. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of “Expressing Queerness,” we sit down with trans artist and business owner matteline devries-dilling (they/she) of Lite Brite Neon. matteline shares what it’s like to be a queer business owner and how they infuse queerness into their neon shop through a “non-binary business model.” Hosted by Trudy Poux (they/them) and Frankie Gunn (they/them). Part 2 of 2⚠️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:00:05 Introducing matteline and Lite Brite Neon00:52 How matteline began working with neon as a medium02:00 On queering business models05:20 Reclaiming censored histories as queer artists07:07 Connecting to ancestral wisdom and life experiences07:30 How nature reflects community + queerness + art 09:49 Artist as vessel10:58 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe11:19 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtMentioned:Lite Brite Neon StudioTerms to know:What is “capitalism?”Learn more about:Who was Felix Gonzalez-Torres? Who was Hafez? The Gift: Poems by Hafiz [sic,] the Great Sufi Master Underground (Mycelium) NetworksMore show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-2 🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Frankie Gunn and Trudy Poux. Special thanks to matteline of Lite Brite Neon for joining in this episode. Lily Mueller, Alex Masse. Eric. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as FPP team members Ryan Amador, Kiko Wan, and Aliya Jamil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2! In our first episode, we explore transmasculine lesbian expressions through fashion, breaking out of patriarchal expectations of queer women, plus our “Queer Crushes” segment and a piece of original writing from a non-binary poet. Hosted by Lily Mueller (they/she/he) and Claire Florence (she/her). Part 1 of 2⚠️ 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:00:05 About this episode01:04 Welcome from hosts Lily & Claire01:35 Exploring identity through creativity03:01 Segment by Alex Masse: Queer Fashion (in history, flagging, hanky codes and more)⚠️ segment mentions “flagging” as a tool to indicate sexual interest & preferences04:24 Personal style as self expression06:42 Current personal flagging tools10:02 "Proving" one's queerness11:53 Queer Youth Animated: Logan’s Story 14:02 Takeaways from Logan, 16 year old wisdom14:58 Queer Crushes segment: Alex Masse17:40 Advice for caregivers of young queer people19:24 “To be queer is to feel” a poem by Eric Eubank📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES: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/ifqtWatch:Logan [1:58] Queer Youth Animated S1E8Terms to know:What is “rainbow capitalism?”What is “misogyny?”What is “internalized misogyny?”What is “internalized sexism?”Many more show notes, resources, links on our site→ http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast 🚨 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🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Claire Florence, Trudy Poux, Frankie Gunn and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to podcast producers and special guests, Eric Eubank and Alex Masse. Logan's story is produced by Julie Novak and scored by Thomas Varner as part of FPP’s original series, Queer Youth Animated, available on YT. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Massey and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Siena Popiel and Sarah Jones-Popiel from the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast join us to talk politics. Hosted by Samuel Smalls Jr. and Trudy Poux, this episode covers our upcoming presidential election in the United States, how political views are shaped by our identity, and feelings that can come up around voting. CONTENT AND WARNINGS:⚠️Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. ⚠️🇺🇸Additionally, expect to hear discussions of current events (including the U.S’s 2024 presidential election) and brief mentions of racism, xenophobia, transphobia, sexism, abortion rights, immigrant rights, and climate change, throughout this segment. 00:00 Meet today’s hosts: Sam (he/they/she) & Trudy (they/them)00:37 Meet Siena (they/them) and Sarah (she/her) from the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast01:40-03:27 ⚠️Discussions of parental grief & other responses to coming out. 03:34 Has your relationship changed at all through hosting a podcast together?07:11 Experiences of past presidential elections11:00 Has identity affected how you view politics? Has it become more personal for you both?13:45 Is there anything that you feel young or undecided voters should have in mind?14:15-18:05 ⚠️Mentions of genocide perpetrated against Palestine.18:33 Is there anything you’d like to say to straight parents/caregivers?20:37 Get your voice heard - register to vote!21:35 Credits 21:56 Remembering Julie NovakRESOURCES:Like what you heard today? Learn more about Siena, Sarah, and the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast at queerkidstraightmom.com,or give them a listen wherever you podcastGet your voice heard! Register to vote in the United States of America by heading to vote.gov. Check usa.gov/who-can-vote for information on your eligibility. Season two of I’m Feeling Queer Today is coming soon! Follow us on your favorite podcast streaming services, or on our social media for updates. After Julie’s passing, some of her coworkers at Radio Kingston, as well as her friends, and loved ones gathered to record a tribute to Julie. You can listen to it at radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/no-one-like/episodes/no-one-like-julie-the-julie-novak-tribute-show CREDITS: I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, NY.This bonus episode of I’m Feeling Queer Today was hosted by Sam Smalls and Trudy Poux.Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Celeste Lecesne, and Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Kiko Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was performed and composed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Episode mixing and mastering by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. 🩷 We are remembering our executive producer and mentor, Julie Novak, who passed away on the last day of August, 2024, after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Julie, we miss you so much. Your legacy will live on in all of us in every episode of this podcast. We’re feeling extra queer today and every day, because of you. We love you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, special guest and LGBTQIA+ rights activist, Desmond Napoles, joins producer Sam Smalls to compare their experiences growing up on opposite ends of the east coast.Content and Content Warnings:00:00:05: Episode Teaser00:00:20: Theme Song00:00:43: Welcome from Samuel Smalls, Jr.00:02:29: Interview with Sam and Desmond Napoles00:06:05-00:10:07: Mentions of people using anti-trans/anti-queer rhetoric00:17:04: Sam post-interview update00:17:31: Outro/CreditsResources: Learn more about Desmond Napoles: ​​https://www.desmondisamazing.com/What is Drag? Checkout this Drag 101:https://antiracismdaily.com/2023/06/20/drag-101-unpacking-drag-shows-and-the-performers/Transgender Day of Visibility:https://glaad.org/tdov/Mentions:The House of Hades, from the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_of_HadesRuPaul and RuPaul’s Drag Race:https://rupaul.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_RaceMagnus Hirschfeld, German-Jewish Sexologist and Queer Rights Activist:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_HirschfeldMarsha P. Johnson, one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._JohnsonHarvey Milk, an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_MilkBilly Porter, queer American actor and singer:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_PorterCrystal LaBeija, an American drag queen and trans woman who co-founded the House of LaBeija in 1968:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_LaBeijaCredits Credits…I’m Feeling Queer Today! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode 10 of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Samuel Smalls, Jr. and features Desmond Napoles Executive Producers: Julie Novak and Celeste LecesneThe I’m Feeling Queer Today! theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.LNagPRObn5TZLKltTMkj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do youth celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride? In this episode, special guest Jazz Jennings, American YouTube personality, spokesmodel, television personality, and LGBT rights activist, talks about the importance of Queer Pride and visibility, while playing One-Minute Trivia with Trudy and Claire. Listeners will also get a chance to hear from Paras, a student activist from Iowa and how the IFQT crew celebrates their queerness.CONTENT AND CONTENT WARNINGS:00:00:05: Trudy: What I hope people get from this podcast00:00:56: Theme Song01:01:03: Welcome from Lily and Trudy00:02:10: Lily and Trudy talk trivia and working with Jazz Jennings00:05:57 One-Minute Trivia Part 1: Queer Celebration with Jazz and Claire00:13:57: Queer Youth Animated: Paras’ Story00:18:39: One-Minute Trivia Part 2: Queer Celebration with Jazz and Claire00:23:27: How we celebrate queerness00:26:58: How can we celebrate pride safely?00:28:23: Coming up next00:28:51: Outro/CreditsRESOURCES:Read about the full history of Pride and view footage the first Pride March in NYC, Christopher Street Liberation Day 1970. From the Lilli Vincenz Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress:https://www.loc.gov/ghe/cascade/index.html?appid=90dcc35abb714a24914c68c9654adb67Learn more about Gilbert Baker and the original pride flag:https://gilbertbaker.com/Information about Iowa’s Anti-Trans Legislation:https://oneiowaaction.org/lgbtqbills2024/Check out Harvey Milk’s Gay Freedom Day Speech from June 25, 1978:https://daily.jstor.org/harvey-milks-gay-freedom-day-speech-annotated/Some tips on how to stay safe for Pride:https://avp.org/2023/06/06/tips-to-stay-safe-during-pride/Discreet Pride Celebration Ideas:https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/noz889/discreet_pride_celebration_ideas/Youth Pride Association Support Programs:​​https://www.ypapride.org/programs/virtual-support-groupWatch episodes of Queer Youth Animated Season 2 (including Paras’ story):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPsMVyhTV_R99GNRfijt-qVRmM1Znf_iuLearn more about Paras Bassuk:https://wsspaper.com/69111/feature/2021s-last-story-paras-bassuk-21/CREDITS:Executive producers: Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne and The Future Perfect ProjectAudio Mixing and Mastering: Julie Novak and Emma Jayne SeslowkskyTheme Song by Alex Masse, produced by Emma Jayne SeslowskyParas segment:Score and Sound Design: Evan Linsey Dialogue Mixing: Bryn Bliska Sound Mixing: Emma Nicoletti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Sonyamia chats with LGBTQ student activist and mental health advocate, Maddux Eckerling as well as the work of Bring Change 2 Mind, a non-profit organization that aims to destigmatize mental health among young people.Content and Content Warnings:This episode discusses issues about mental health00:00:05: Episode Teaser00:00:23: Theme Song01:01:03: Welcome from Sonyamia00:02:18: Interview with Maddux Eckerling00:05:46: Mention of attempted suicide00:12:26: Sonyamia post-interview update00:14:08: Contact Sonyamia00:14:36: Coming up next00:15:03: Outro/CreditsResources: Learn more about Maddux: https://www.madduxeckerling.com/Read about Maddux at the Strength in Pride Event: https://www.theunion.com/news/strength-in-pride-event-at-the-miners-foundry/article_fac0699c-b873-11ed-b185-632af36658be.htmlVisit Bring Change 2 Mind: https://www.bringchange2mind.orgVisit The Future Perfect Project: https://www.thefutureperfectproject.orgIf you are having thoughts of suicide or self harm, you can call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 or visit 988lifeline. org. For LGBTQ plus specific support, visit thetrevorproject. org or call 1 866 488 7386. Credits…I’m Feeling Queer Today! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode 8 of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Sonyamia Blanco and features Maddux Eckerling Executive Producers: Julie Novak and Celeste LecesneThe I’m Feeling Queer Today! theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Periodically, the crew at I'm Feeling Queer Today will share episodes from like-minded podcasts that they love.Alex Masse presents our very first feed swap, and we are honored to be sharing a special edition episode from the Queer News, an intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture.This episode is called Change the Pattern: The AIDS Quilt Travels the South with Purpose, and you'll get to hear Anna share her experience covering the 35th Anniversary of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in San Francisco, and the emotional impact of viewing it up close and personal for the first time.Further, the episode highlights the staggering reality that, while the South comprises only 38% of the US population, it represents over HALF of all new HIV diagnoses.You’ll also learn about the Call My Name Project, a program that ensures the stories of Black and Brown lives lost to HIV/AIDS are honored with panels on the AIDS Memorial Quilt.Now you may be asking why the South? The South comprises 38% of the U.S. population but it represents over half, yes over half at 52% of all new HIV diagnoses. Let me drop another stat on you. Out of the 17 states defined as being in the South by the U.S. Census; 13 of them have HIV-Specific Criminal Laws or Statutes on the books & 11 of them have actually prosecuted people for living with HIV. HIV Criminalization is still real. I’m sharing these stats because you need to know. I didn’t know and we must change the pattern.CONTENT/CONTENT WARNINGS00:00 – Welcome & Intro 00:34 – Palm Springs Ad 01:23 – Purple Tie Affair 01:52 – Change The Pattern 04:02 – Jada 04:47 – Call My Name 05:52 – SLR 09:16 – The Quilt 10:56 – Mark Your Calendars 12:39 – OutroJoin the QCrew & Support the Queer News podcast https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at [email protected]. Follow Anna DeShawn on Twitter: @annadeshawn.Interested in advertising on Queer News? Check out their packages here, https://bit.ly/3ohYXAw Podcast Editing by Xperience J of Shhh! Jus’ Listen Media (www.instagram.com/xperiencejay/)Check out Queer News here:https://e3radio.fm/-queer-newsIG: @e3radio & @annadeshawnTikTok:@annadeshawnYouTube: @e3radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Frankie and Zorian share about their trans experience, exploring the spectrum of feelings from shame and resistance to beauty and liberation all in the effort to be their full, true selves.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Zorian - What makes you feel most like yourself?1:16 - Meet Zorian & Frankie 2:02 - Let’s talk HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy7:10 - Ari & Sam In this segment, please expect to hear mentions & discussions of…Shame & internalized biasDesire, sex & sexuality TransphobiaWhite supremacy & racism17:15 - Zorian’s Transition Journey 21:05- 22:20 - Instances of homophobic/transphobic rhetoric 23:30 - What is Gender Dysphoria? What about Gender Euphoria?26:10 - Frankie’s Transition Journey 28:23 - Masculinities & Toxic MasculinityBeginning at 30:40, please expect to hear mentions & discussions of…Death & griefHomelessness & being forced out of one’s homeParental estrangement Homophobia & Transphobia38:52 - Queer Youth Animated: Kiwi40:25 - 40:30 - Instances of hate speech40:30 - 40:47 - Mention of familial conflict, being forced out of one’s home43:28 - Outro 43:26 - Coming up next44:07 - Show notes & resources44:54 - CreditsFPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectprojectCrisis 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.Mentions… “The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.” - Toni Cade BambaraThis quotation is most commonly attributed to a compilation of conversations with Toni Cade Bambara, appropriately titled “Conversations with Toni Cade Bambara,” edited by Thabiti Lewis. Find more information on this author, documentarian, activist, teacher, and speaker is available online and through libraries & other places of education throughout the world. Keep an eye (and ear) out for season two of I’m Feeling Queer Today, coming September 2024, and look forward to some bonus content in the interim!View Kiwi's animatied story at https://www.youtube.com/@TheFuturePerfectProjectCredits…I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode six of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Frankie Gunn, Zorian Edwards, and Ari, and features Sam and Kiwi. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.Visit the show website at thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do queer youth deal with mental health struggles and how do they practice self-care? This episode explores the tools of therapy, finding at least one supportive adult to advocate for you and how, despite the current attacks on their community, LGBTQ+ remain hopeful and resilient.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. Please expect to hear mental health discussed throughout this episode. 00:00 - Sonyamia: What would you say to your younger self?1:30 - Introduction with Eric & Sonyamia2:11-2:49 - Statistics on suicide & mental health 4:17 - Queer Youth Animated: Will 4:57-5:26 - Mentions of slurs & bullying7:15 - Sonyamia & Cindy 14:48 - Two with Trudy Poux: Zorian & Jax17:32-18:03 - Instance of homophobia (hate speech)26:26 - Queer Crushes: Sonyamia30:31 - Outro 30:59 - Coming up next31:25 - Show notes & resources31:58 - CreditsReferencesthetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/Crisis ResourcesPlease be aware that the following resources are accessible only within the U.S. & are catered to English speakers UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. A star (*) indicates a resource that is not LGBTQ+ specific. These resources are not affiliated with The Future Perfect Project. *The suicide and crisis lifeline 24/7 at 988. Counseling available in English & Spanish. Text HOME to 741741, or head to crisistextline.org. If you are a young person of color in crisis, text STEVE to 741741. *For international suicide hotlines, head to suicide.orgReach the Trevor Project in the U.S. and Mexico 24/7 via chat, call, or text. Call (866)488-7386, text START to 678-678, or head to thetrevorproject.org for more info. TrevorSpace, a community for LGBTQ people aged 13-24 worldwide: trevorspace.orgThe LGBT National Center hotlines serving the U.S. and Canada. (888)843-4564.Trans Lifeline: In the US, dial (877)565-8860. In Canada, dial (877)330-6366. translifeline.orgFind a practitioner*On psychologytoday.com, you can filter results to specifically find therapists & providers who work with LGBTQ+ patients. There may also be an LGBTQ+ focused practice or center near you. One example are the Phoenix Rising Centers, a network of therapists & providers across the U.S. - you can explore their services at phoenixrisingcenters.orgLocal LGBTQ+ centers or organizations may also offer counseling services and support groups, often free of charge or at low cost. Search Centerlink’s network of LGBTQ+ centers near you at lgbtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters -To search the directory of The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists, head to aglp.memberclicks.net/aglp-referral.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Eric and Lily explore the lack of representation of queer characters in mainstream media, and how the LGBTQ+ community has had to rely on creating our own media to accurately tell our diverse array of stories.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Frankie & Ari: What Was Your Favorite Queer-Coded TV Character? 2:20 - Introduction with Eric & Lily: What do we mean when we say “Queer-Coded?”4:13 - Zines! With Alex & Claire17:18 - 1-Minute Trivia: Queer Love Edition, with Trudy, Sonyamia & Sam30:15 - Hesperus30:30-30:55 - Discussions of homophobia 35:16 - Outro 35:35 - Coming up next35:49 - Show notes & resources36:27 - CreditsFPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectprojectCrisis 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.Mentions… The Watermelon Woman, a Cheryl Dunye film, is available to stream through multiple platforms, and may be free to watch through universities or your local library. Looking for more queer zine content? Visit the Queer Zine Archive Project at gittings.qzap.org, the Digital Transgender Archive at digitaltransgenderarchive.net or Instagram @digitaltransarc, and the Queer Zine Library at queerzinelibrary.com or on Instagram @queerzinelibrary - also consider checking out your local library, local queer bookstores, community & LGBTQ+ centers, and even museums & physical archives.Interested in the movie & musical that inspired Hesperus? You can stream the movie adaptation of The Prom on Netflix, and find the musical & movie soundtracks on your favorite movie streaming platforms. Also available is a book of the same name, written by Saundra Mitchell with Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, and Matthew Skylar. More information on poet Andrea Gibson & their poem, First Love, is available on their website, andreagibson.org or on Instagram @andreagibson - you can also find them performing many of their poems on YouTube, or keep up with their day to day writings at andreagibson.substack.comCredits…I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode four of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Eric Eubank, Lily Mueller, Trudy Poux, and Alex Masse, and features Claire Florence, Sonyamia Blanco, Samuel Smalls Jr., and Hesperus. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, 18-year-old Sam and 16-year-old Wallace explore the topic of intersectionality within the spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, and their own perspectives as Black and mixed-race teenagers, respectively.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Samuel Smalls Jr./What’s your hope for this podcast?1:36 - Episode intro with Wallace & Samuel Smalls Jr. 2:57 - Samuel Smalls Jr. & Z Cosby -Please expect to hear discussions of trans misogynoir throughout this segment. 10:15-11:00 - Mentions of grooming (stereotype,) book bans & school district restrictions which limit teachings on slavery & other topics. 16:13 - Journaling with Trudy Poux & Samuel Smalls Jr. 21:46 - AdamPlease expect to hear discussions of religion (Christianity) and related homophobia throughout this segment. 22:15-22:22 - Mention of abuse 25:05 - Coming up next 25:17 - Show notes & resources26:09 - Credits FPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp  @thefutureperfectprojectFor more information on Future Perfect Records, one of The Future Perfect Project’s programs, check out our website or bandcamp, Stream Not What You Pictured or Divinity on your favorite music streaming platform, or find them @futureperfectrecords on Instagram.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.Mentions… Interested in following Z or their band, Gooseflesh? Check Z out on Instagram @zjcosby and look for their band @gooseflesh1312Credits…I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode three of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Samuel Smalls Jr. and Wallace, and features Z Cosby, Trudy Poux, and Adam. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Lily unpack the roles that labels play within queer identities and how they serve (or don’t serve) queer young people as they explore who they are, who they love, and who they hope to become.Contents & Content Warnings…00:00 - Introduction from Eric Eubank/What’s your hope for this podcast?1:35 - Episode intro with Lily & Alex, All About Labels3:21 - Labels with Eric Eubank & Wallace10:15-10:21 - Mentions of homophobia and transphobia 11:20 - Benny 13:55 - Coming out between generations/commentary 14:52 - Queer Crushes with Zorian15:40-15:56 - Instances of homophobia (invalidation)18:08 - My Queer Identity Journey: Frankie21:55 - Coming up next 22:12 - Show notes & resources22:52 - Credits FPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectprojectFor more information on Future Perfect Records, one of The Future Perfect Project’s programs, check out our website or bandcamp, Stream Not What You Pictured or Divinity on your favorite music streaming platform, or find them @futureperfectrecords on Instagram.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.Mentions… Interested in Mady G. and Jules Zuckerberg’s A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities? Head to your favorite bookseller or local library, or support its creators on Instagram @madygcomics and @juleszuckerbergCredits…I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode two of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Alex Masse, Lily Mueller, Frankie Gunn, and Wallace, and features Benny, Eric Eubank, & Zorian Edwards. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.For more information and episode transcript, visit the show page at http://www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex discovers the labels that work best in describing who they are. Frankie tells the story of their first queer crush, Claire interviews queer elders at New York City Pride 2023, and members of the podcast production team tell us what pride means to them.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Frankie/What’s your hope for this podcast?1:07 - Meet Alex Masse & Lily Mueller; Episode Intro; what do we mean when we say “Queer?”2:03 - Mention of the history of the word “queer” as a slur2:57-3:23 - Mentions of attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights4:10 - My Queer Identity Journey: Alex5:00-5:14 - Mention of homophobic “predator” trope 6:40-6:55 Use of the word “d*ke” as an identity term.7:45 - Let’s talk about the word D*ke7:58- 9:50 - discussions of lesbophobic language, including the word “d*ke,” and usage of the word “d*ke” as a reclaimed identity term. 10:37 - Queer Crushes: Frankie12:25-12:50 Mention of homophobic “predator” trope 14:06 - My First Pride/NYC Pride 2023: Claire 16:10-16:25 - Discussions on the history of “queer” and other historically pejorative terms16:50-17:05 - Brief overview of the Stonewall Riots 17:35-18:20 - Overview of the AIDS crisis20:45-20:50 - Use of the word “d*ke” as an identity term 21:53-22:00 - Mention of Catholicism 22:30 - What Pride Means to Me25:00 - Outro 25:30 - Coming up next25:48 - Show notes & resources26:30 - CreditsFPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Bandcamp @thefutureperfectprojectCrisis 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.Mentions… Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For? Head to dykestowatchoutfor.comCredits…I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode one of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Claire Florence, Frankie Gunn, Alex Masse, Lily Mueller, and Wallace, and features Sonyamia Blanco, Ariella Brodie-Weisberg, Jax Gervasio, Ovo Oshobe, and Trudy Poux. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.Special thanks to Lindsay Feldherr, who co-wrote the segment about New York City Pride 2023.For more information and transcripts, visit the show page at http://www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on an exploration of the 21st-century queer experience through the voices of queer youth. The team at The Future Perfect Project hands the mic to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 with I’m Feeling Queer Today (IFQT), a podcast that explores current themes and issues through a queer youth lens. Produced and hosted by a team of 11 young adults from all across North America, IFQT is a combination of 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 show page at http://www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.