Queery with Cameron Esposito

Drag comedian Bob the Drag Queen sits down with Cameron to discuss comedy club beginnings, holding various odd jobs to get by, and feeling that you're special.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations, featuring clips from Episode #31 with Clea DuVall, Episode #133 with Alice Wu, Episode #27 with Brittani Nichols, Episode #85 with Madeleine Olnek, and Episode #84 with Fawzia Mirza.

Comedian Aidan Park sits down with Cameron to discuss his book about finding authentic happiness, "The Art of Being Yay!", losing his husband, and not fitting in a box.

Athlete Chris Mosier sits down with Cameron to discuss being the first transgender athlete to represent the US in international competition, why trans representation matters, and competing on the world stage despite discrimination in and out of sports.

Musician Hayley Kiyoko sits down with Cameron to discuss speaking her truth through her music, living and breathing women, and her new perfume Hue by Hayley Kiyoko.

Chef Iliana Regan sits down with Cameron to discuss being on the road in an Airstream, getting a Michelin star, and her bnb, the Milkweed Inn.

Co-hosts Sarah Costello & Kayla Kaszyca sit down with Cameron to discuss aspec identity, getting excluded from the queer community, and their private and public instances of coming out.

Note: This guest now goes by ND Stevenson.Showrunner Noelle Stevenson sits down with Cameron to discuss the personal significance of pronouns, decisions when rebooting "She-Ra and the Princess of Power," and naked bodies.

Author Angela Chen sits down with Cameron to discuss her book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, separating sexual attraction from romantic attraction, and common misconceptions about asexuality.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2020, featuring clips from Episode #159 with Nyle DiMarco, Episode #135 with Glennon Doyle, and Episode #120 with Carmen Maria Machado.

A compilation of some of the best Queery conversations from 2020, featuring clips from Episode #163 with Abbi Jacobson, Episode #146 with Brandon Kyle Goodman, and Episode #133 with Alice Wu.

Original release date: Feb. 10, 2020. Writer Saeed Jones sits down with Cameron to discuss connecting with readers of his work, platonic friendship, and giving and receiving compliments.

Activist Alicia Garza sits down with Cameron to discuss her journey as an organizer over the past twenty years, her work as a creator of Black Lives Matter and Black Futures Lab, and her new book The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.

Actor T'Nia Miller sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up in a matriarchal family, living in London, and her acting journey.

Filmmaker Hiromi Kamata sits down with Cameron to discuss directing Selena: The Series for Netflix, growing up Japanese-Mexican and Catholic in Mexico, and the impact of movies on her decision to come out.

Actor Parvesh Cheena sits down with Cameron to discuss the suburb where they grew up, the contradictions of religion, and what it means to grow.

Writer Marlee Grace sits down with Cameron to discuss hosting a community radio show, loneliness in quarantine, and her experience writing and releasing books.

Comedians Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon sit down with Cameron to discuss being a married Jewish-Palestinian comedy couple, how their relationship blossomed, and coming out to their families and their audiences.

Comedian Abbi Jacobson sits down with Cameron to discuss playing sports after Title IX, what Abbi was like in high school, and coming out at 32.

Actor Alan Cumming and Chris Sweeney sit down with Cameron to discuss not wanting to explain yourself over and over again, co-hosting the podcast Homo Sapiens, and acting in quarantine.

Drag performer Peppermint sits down with Cameron to discuss performing virtually in quarantine, being a trans woman in the drag space, and people in relationships with trans folks.

Filmmaker Kareem Tabsch sits down with Cameron to discuss directing Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado, running Miami's O Cinema, and celebrating "outsiders."

Actor Nyle DiMarco sits down with Cameron to discuss what it's like being a fourth-generation Deaf person, diversity within the Deaf community, and his new Netflix docuseries Deaf U. Find the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/GTOHAKwgqv4

Actor Andrew Rannells sits down with Cameron to discuss forgiving his younger self, the anxiety of directing for the first time, and being in a relationship with someone who has kids.

Comedian Jes Tom sits down with Cameron to discuss adapting to virtual comedy, loving to be perceived in gender, and intention vs. effect.

Artist Jwan Yosef sits down with Cameron to discuss being married to Ricky Martin, his painting process after moving to America, and the greyscale of sexuality.

Showrunner Liz Feldman sits down with Cameron to discuss her show Dead to Me on Netflix, her long career working in comedy, and what she learned from working with Ellen.

Author Casper ter Kuile sits down with Cameron to discuss his beginnings in climate activism, understanding the role of spiritual practices, and how he's been dealing with the JK Rowling catastrophe.

Producer Ashlee Marie Preston and director Julianna Brudek sit down with Cameron to discuss their new documentary Disarm Hate.

Neon Trees Singer Tyler Glenn sits down with Cameron to discuss watching queer movies, being raised Mormon, and coming out at 30.

Journalist Phillip Picardi sits down with Cameron to discuss his fiance who has been working in the ER, what he learned about tokenization in media, and his new podcast Unholier Than Thou.

Marsha P. Johnson Institute founder Elle Hearns sits down with Cameron to discuss growing up in Ohio, calling on people to move beyond empathy, and what the institute provides to those who need it.

Civil rights attorney Michele Rayner-Goolsby sits down with Cameron to discuss her run (as Michele Rayner) to represent Florida's District 70 in the House, her evolving relationship with religion, and meeting her wife.

Original release date: June 1, 2019. Astronaut Anne McClain sits down with Cameron to discuss her time in the military, being better at molding yourself than being yourself, and what she's learned from being an astronaut who has spent 6 months in space!

Actor Brandon Kyle Goodman sits down with Cameron to discuss different lanes of activism, racism within the queer community, and equal representation in media vs. performative diversity.

Journalist Kara Swisher sits down with Cameron to discuss the recent decision from Twitter to fact check Tr*mp tweets, how the pandemic is accelerating certain business and tech trends, and talking with someone who is politically changing their tune. Be sure to check out Pivot podcast, co-hosted by Kara Swisher!

Actor Leo Sheng sits down with Cameron to discuss his response to the JK Rowling essay, going from grad school to playing Micah in The L Word: Generation Q, and what it means to engage in activism.

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David sits down with Cameron to discuss the opportunity of the current Black Lives Matter movement, its intersection with the LGBTQ civil rights movement, and action items to assist with the HRC's efforts. Links: www.hrc.org/vote, www.hrc.org/resources, www.hrc.org/election2020

No new interview today, but here are some great podcasts hosted by black talent: Scam Goddess, Culture Kings, Yo Is this Racist?, Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata & Nicole Byer, The Read. #BlackLivesMatter

Astronaut Anne McClain sits down with Cameron to discuss her time in the military, being better at molding yourself than being yourself, and what she's learned from being an astronaut who has spent 6 months in space!

Educator Chasten Buttigieg sits down with Cameron to discuss taking or not taking a spouse's last name, queer teachers and students, and how he's been open to and approached with constructive feedback. Chasten's memoir, "I Have Something to Tell You," is now available for pre-order!

NCLR Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon sits down with Cameron to discuss trying to find the right language, not mistaking presence for power, and pursuing her dream of building a pergola.

Comedian Tai Leclaire sits down with Cameron to discuss moving from a corporate to a comedy career, growing up on a reservation, and finding your crew.

Original release date: March 23, 2020. Filmmaker Alice Wu sits down with Cameron to discuss her new movie The Half Of It (now available on Netflix), her first film Saving Face, and acknowledging that discomfort is sometime necessary to make art.

Actress Eve Lindley sits down with Cameron to discuss starring in the new show "Dispatches From Elsewhere" on AMC, using fashion to create a character, and how she's working on advocating for herself.

Author Glennon Doyle sits down with Cameron to discuss her new book "Untamed," how she's pivoted throughout life and career, and what it's like being in the honeymoon phase with Abby Wambach.

Musician Nicolle Maroulis sits down with Cameron to discuss No More Dysphoria their non-profit organization that helps transgender individuals pay for major aspects of their transition, elective surgeries during a pandemic, and their band Hit Like a Girl. You can donate to No More Dysphoria via PayPal to [email protected] and learn more about it at www.nomoredysphoria.org.

Filmmaker Alice Wu sits down with Cameron to discuss her new movie The Half Of It (coming to Netflix on May 1st), her first film Saving Face, and acknowledging that discomfort is sometime necessary to make art.

Epidemiologist Elyse Fritschel zooms with Cameron to discuss ways to properly defend against COVID-19, the role of an epidemiologist, and the new ER experience. See resources below from Elyse to stay informed about COVID-19: Research-oriented/geeky: The CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/ [wwwnc.cdc.gov] http://91-divoc.com/pages/covid-visualization/ [91-divoc.com] The New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/coronavirus [nejm.org] https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/medicine/sph/ide/gida-fellowships/Imperial-College-COVID19-NPI-modelling-16-03-2020.pdf [nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com] General: I refer to The New York Times often. If you cannot afford a subscription and have a library card, visit your local library's website for details on accessing resources like https://www.nytimes.com https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/how-will-coronavirus-end/608719/ [theatlantic.com] Global: Johns Hopkins COVID Tracker: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 [arcgis.com] World Health Organization: https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus-covid-19 [afro.who.int] National: CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html [cdc.gov] Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security: http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/resources/COVID-19/index.html [centerforhealthsecurity.org] Check your County and State's local health department websites for local information.

Original release date: April 8, 2019. Athlete Abby Wambach sits down with Cameron to discuss her new book WOLFPACK, hard conversations with her mom, and building bridges.