60 acast.com Word of the Gay http://lipp.media en Lipp Media Lipp Media Welcome to Word of The Gay, a weekly podcast dissecting common words in the queer lexicon. Hosts Brendy and Leni will tackle a new word every week, taking a deep dive into its origin, contemporary usage, how it’s used in pop culture and how its perceiv...

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]]> true Dan Gregg info+09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33@mg-eu.acast.com 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 word-of-the-gay https://rss.acast.com/word-of-the-gay episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/610bbfb07480750a7b971e18/show-cover.jpg http://lipp.media Word of the Gay https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 Sex Slurs Sex Slurs Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:24:21 GMT 29:24 444c02d1-41e9-43dd-ad2c-4d2b3462610d true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/sexslurs-women 444c02d1-41e9-43dd-ad2c-4d2b3462610d 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 sexslurs-women This week we’re looking at sex slurs for queer women, from muff diver to pussy puncher to bean flicker. Leni and Brendy discuss the implications these terms have on queer sex, how the terms get power from societies patriarchal structures and segue into... full 38 This week we’re looking at sex slurs for queer women, from muff diver to pussy puncher to bean flicker. Leni and Brendy discuss the implications these terms have on queer sex, how the terms get power from societies patriarchal structures and segue into a discussion about queer sex education in schools.


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]]> This week we’re looking at sex slurs for queer women, from muff diver to pussy puncher to bean flicker. Leni and Brendy discuss the implications these terms have on queer sex, how the terms get power from societies patriarchal structures and segue into a discussion about queer sex education in schools.


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]]> Gaydar Gaydar Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:58:59 GMT 24:32 8d7c349b-1a8f-44c9-b0ae-7a13660dda55 false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/gaydar 8d7c349b-1a8f-44c9-b0ae-7a13660dda55 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 gaydar full 37 Gaydar, a mash-up of 'gay' and 'radar', is said to the ability to accurately pick someone's sexuality based only on observation or intuition. Leni & Brendy talk about the stereotypical traits used to assess someone using gaydar, the act of being visibly queer, and how right and wrong they've been with their own gaydar.


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]]> Gaydar, a mash-up of 'gay' and 'radar', is said to the ability to accurately pick someone's sexuality based only on observation or intuition. Leni & Brendy talk about the stereotypical traits used to assess someone using gaydar, the act of being visibly queer, and how right and wrong they've been with their own gaydar.


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]]> <![CDATA[Mary & The Girls]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:46:30 GMT 27:26 85cadc44-2589-4758-9d80-1f1566ac9751 false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/mary-thegirls 85cadc44-2589-4758-9d80-1f1566ac9751 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 mary-thegirls full 36 The use of she/her pronouns by cis gay men - words like "girl" or “ honey” - is an increasingly visible trend, not to mention calling one another by traditionally female names. Leni and Brendy discuss the practice of switching gender pronouns as a way of embracing femininity and creating a shared culture around names like Mary, Nancy and Nellie, to name only a few.


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]]> The use of she/her pronouns by cis gay men - words like "girl" or “ honey” - is an increasingly visible trend, not to mention calling one another by traditionally female names. Leni and Brendy discuss the practice of switching gender pronouns as a way of embracing femininity and creating a shared culture around names like Mary, Nancy and Nellie, to name only a few.


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]]> Gay Best Friend Gay Best Friend Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:22:26 GMT 31:21 3d924dab-fbc0-4461-8e4e-c16bb1e24c08 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/gaybestfriend 3d924dab-fbc0-4461-8e4e-c16bb1e24c08 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 gaybestfriend full 35 If there’s a woman on TV having relationship problems, you better believe there's a sassy gay stereotype giving her wise and insightful advice. In the early naughties, the gay best friend almost became a sign of status for the cultured, inner-city lady. Leni and Brendy break down how the GBF stereotype has changed from an accessory to the staring role and the importance of the gay male & straight female friendship when "coming out”.


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]]> If there’s a woman on TV having relationship problems, you better believe there's a sassy gay stereotype giving her wise and insightful advice. In the early naughties, the gay best friend almost became a sign of status for the cultured, inner-city lady. Leni and Brendy break down how the GBF stereotype has changed from an accessory to the staring role and the importance of the gay male & straight female friendship when "coming out”.


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]]> Daddy Daddy Sat, 14 Sep 2019 21:57:45 GMT 36:14 c425447d-53e9-41df-aa57-70811fd256d0 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/daddy-withohdearsmaryandmorgan c425447d-53e9-41df-aa57-70811fd256d0 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 daddy-withohdearsmaryandmorgan full 34 We’re so excited to be joined by Mary and Morgan from the Oh Dear podcast to discuss ‘daddy, a slang term referring to a typically older man that's sexually involved in a relationship or wanting sex with a younger person.


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]]> We’re so excited to be joined by Mary and Morgan from the Oh Dear podcast to discuss ‘daddy, a slang term referring to a typically older man that's sexually involved in a relationship or wanting sex with a younger person.


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]]> Lesbian Bed Death Lesbian Bed Death Sat, 17 Aug 2019 23:08:48 GMT 26:26 07d7fafa-7043-42be-b603-5f3fd8e1b0f5 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/lesbianbeddeath 07d7fafa-7043-42be-b603-5f3fd8e1b0f5 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 lesbianbeddeath full 33 Lesbian Bed Death refers to the so-called phenomena that happens in lesbian relationships where sex declines and then ceases to exist completely. Leni and Brendy discuss reasons sex in long-term relationships may stop, how the theory frames lesbian sex and how it differs from sex with men.


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]]> Lesbian Bed Death refers to the so-called phenomena that happens in lesbian relationships where sex declines and then ceases to exist completely. Leni and Brendy discuss reasons sex in long-term relationships may stop, how the theory frames lesbian sex and how it differs from sex with men.


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]]> Ally Ally Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:31:48 GMT 35:01 d7cafae1-c701-4fe4-80bd-1117b36e6d28 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/ally d7cafae1-c701-4fe4-80bd-1117b36e6d28 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 ally full 32 There has been a lot of discussion about what an LGBT+ ally is and isn’t, but to most people, an LGBT+ ally is a heterosexual person who supports equal rights, gender equality, queer social movements, and tries to challenge all the phobias when they see it occurring. Leni and Brendy discuss iconic LGBT+ allies throughout history, queer-baiting by pop stars, and whether an extra ‘A’ should be added to the acronym.


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]]> There has been a lot of discussion about what an LGBT+ ally is and isn’t, but to most people, an LGBT+ ally is a heterosexual person who supports equal rights, gender equality, queer social movements, and tries to challenge all the phobias when they see it occurring. Leni and Brendy discuss iconic LGBT+ allies throughout history, queer-baiting by pop stars, and whether an extra ‘A’ should be added to the acronym.


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]]> Bisexual Slang Bisexual Slang Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:52:20 GMT 27:44 c52df07d-69a5-432a-a286-585a376a826c true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/bisexualslang c52df07d-69a5-432a-a286-585a376a826c 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 bisexualslang This week we take on various slang words attributed to bisexual people, including LUG, switch hitter, hasbian, bihet and gillette blade.Word of the Gay records fortnightly at Castaway Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe (for free!), rate and ... full 31 This week we take on various slang words attributed to bisexual people, including LUG, switch hitter, hasbian, bihet and gillette blade.


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]]> This week we take on various slang words attributed to bisexual people, including LUG, switch hitter, hasbian, bihet and gillette blade.


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]]> Chemsex Chemsex Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:02:18 GMT 25:37 494dc410-6f04-40d2-8249-4472c2d3a533 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/chemsex 494dc410-6f04-40d2-8249-4472c2d3a533 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 chemsex full 30 Chemsex is a term for when people take drugs and have sex, oftentimes used to facilitate a better or more heightened sexual experience. Leni and Brendy chat about why LGBT+ engage in chemsex, how ‘chillout' parties are arranged through apps, and the likely consequences of too much puff n play.


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]]> Chemsex is a term for when people take drugs and have sex, oftentimes used to facilitate a better or more heightened sexual experience. Leni and Brendy chat about why LGBT+ engage in chemsex, how ‘chillout' parties are arranged through apps, and the likely consequences of too much puff n play.


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]]> Bathhouse Bathhouse Thu, 23 May 2019 01:00:50 GMT 26:41 351cff2e-7a10-4aab-b7e1-b94d0b846cb8 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/bathhouse 351cff2e-7a10-4aab-b7e1-b94d0b846cb8 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 bathhouse full 29 Warning: this episode discusses sexual assault.


A gay bathhouse or sauna is usually a commercial, sex-on-premises venue, not just used for 'bathing’. Leni and Brendy discuss the history of bathhouses, their police raids and closures during the AIDS epidemic, sauna etiquette, lesbian saunas and how Bette Midler became the Divine Miss M at one of New York's most famous establishments.


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]]> Warning: this episode discusses sexual assault.


A gay bathhouse or sauna is usually a commercial, sex-on-premises venue, not just used for 'bathing’. Leni and Brendy discuss the history of bathhouses, their police raids and closures during the AIDS epidemic, sauna etiquette, lesbian saunas and how Bette Midler became the Divine Miss M at one of New York's most famous establishments.


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]]> Closet Closet Wed, 08 May 2019 03:42:01 GMT 29:40 039027c3-63f5-4374-aa11-4ad659fa6c82 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/closet 039027c3-63f5-4374-aa11-4ad659fa6c82 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 closet full 28 Coming out of the closet is a metaphor for LGBT+ people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Leni and Brendy talk about what keeps people in various types of closets, the 'glass' closet for celebrities and share their own experiences coming out.


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]]> Coming out of the closet is a metaphor for LGBT+ people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Leni and Brendy talk about what keeps people in various types of closets, the 'glass' closet for celebrities and share their own experiences coming out.


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]]> Drag Vocab Drag Vocab Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:02:50 GMT 20:46 388e5341-3733-42db-b0b7-de848b821cf9 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/dragvocab 388e5341-3733-42db-b0b7-de848b821cf9 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 dragvocab full 27 This episode we're dissecting three words popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race and often originating from queer African American and Latin communities. Leni and Brendy examine the words ‘hunty', ‘realness' and ‘fish’ in the first episode of Word of the Gay’s drag vocab series.


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]]> This episode we're dissecting three words popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race and often originating from queer African American and Latin communities. Leni and Brendy examine the words ‘hunty', ‘realness' and ‘fish’ in the first episode of Word of the Gay’s drag vocab series.


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]]> Dopplebanger Dopplebanger Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:56:19 GMT 17:22 c136dd88-b32d-455b-946d-93c269c1f84a true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/dopplebanger c136dd88-b32d-455b-946d-93c269c1f84a 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 dopplebanger full 26 A dopplebanger is when two people in a relationship look spookily alike. Leni and Brendy examine this whole new type of self love and ask: what’s sexier than dating yourself?


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]]> A dopplebanger is when two people in a relationship look spookily alike. Leni and Brendy examine this whole new type of self love and ask: what’s sexier than dating yourself?


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]]> Poppers Poppers Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:56:38 GMT 20:37 64a5c339-a5a3-4623-8517-f65cd1ba7f40 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/poppers 64a5c339-a5a3-4623-8517-f65cd1ba7f40 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 poppers full 25 Poppers, or 'amyl' to many Australians, is a slang term given broadly to the chemical class called alkyl nitrites. Poppers comes in the form of little bottles of liquid, inhaled for recreational drug use and during sex, popular in the gay community for their ability to act as a muscle relaxant. Leni and Brendy chat about poppers usage (and risks), its popularity in the disco dance scene of the seventies, it's controversial links with HIV/AIDS and the recent proposed banning of amyl in Australia.


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]]> Poppers, or 'amyl' to many Australians, is a slang term given broadly to the chemical class called alkyl nitrites. Poppers comes in the form of little bottles of liquid, inhaled for recreational drug use and during sex, popular in the gay community for their ability to act as a muscle relaxant. Leni and Brendy chat about poppers usage (and risks), its popularity in the disco dance scene of the seventies, it's controversial links with HIV/AIDS and the recent proposed banning of amyl in Australia.


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]]> Poof Poof Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:58:46 GMT 22:40 ba18ae7c-6797-431c-8f48-c08dcbbdbb80 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/poof ba18ae7c-6797-431c-8f48-c08dcbbdbb80 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 poof full 24 A 'poof' is a slur for a male homosexual, but can extend to any man whose manner or behaviour doesn't conform to what is conventionally regarded as masculine, and the word 'Poofta' made it's way into Australian slang and spread like wildfire, thanks to our homophobic Aussie forefathers. Leni and Brendy discuss the prevalence of use in Australian politics and sport and it's reclamation in places like Poof Doof (where we can't help but discuss their recent photo brief crisis too).


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]]> A 'poof' is a slur for a male homosexual, but can extend to any man whose manner or behaviour doesn't conform to what is conventionally regarded as masculine, and the word 'Poofta' made it's way into Australian slang and spread like wildfire, thanks to our homophobic Aussie forefathers. Leni and Brendy discuss the prevalence of use in Australian politics and sport and it's reclamation in places like Poof Doof (where we can't help but discuss their recent photo brief crisis too).


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]]> Lipstick Lipstick Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:58:30 GMT 20:48 94e2c866-d0dc-4dce-882e-7064b2c997da true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/lipstick 94e2c866-d0dc-4dce-882e-7064b2c997da 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 lipstick full 23 People have used the word 'lipstick' to describe a lesbian with a greater amount of feminine gender attributes compared to other gender expressions. Leni and Brendy discuss lipstick's rise in media portrayals of queer women in the 90s, its relation to third wave feminism and analyse a slew of judgements 'lipstick lesbians' face.


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]]> People have used the word 'lipstick' to describe a lesbian with a greater amount of feminine gender attributes compared to other gender expressions. Leni and Brendy discuss lipstick's rise in media portrayals of queer women in the 90s, its relation to third wave feminism and analyse a slew of judgements 'lipstick lesbians' face.


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]]> Commitment Ceremony Commitment Ceremony Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:25:05 GMT 21:49 e12a1032-d1c1-4599-95fc-02b7563f63d4 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/commitmentceremony e12a1032-d1c1-4599-95fc-02b7563f63d4 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 commitmentceremony full 22 A commitment ceremony is usually a non-formal, public declaration of a couple’s life-long dedication to one another. This kind of ceremony is usually conducted when a couple aren't able to get married legally, too often the case for many same sex couples around the world. Leni and Brendy compare commitment ceremonies to legal weddings, discuss how LGBT+ people conceptualise commitment and plan their dream ceremonies.


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]]> A commitment ceremony is usually a non-formal, public declaration of a couple’s life-long dedication to one another. This kind of ceremony is usually conducted when a couple aren't able to get married legally, too often the case for many same sex couples around the world. Leni and Brendy compare commitment ceremonies to legal weddings, discuss how LGBT+ people conceptualise commitment and plan their dream ceremonies.


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]]> Shade Shade Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:15:48 GMT 20:45 d35b6720-6edf-40f8-87e7-8dd954a5d192 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/shade d35b6720-6edf-40f8-87e7-8dd954a5d192 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 shade Shade is a subtle expression of contempt for someone, thrown rather than simply spoken. Leni and Brendy talk about shade as a skilful backhanded compliment adopted by members of the LGBT+ community, it’s origin with queers of colour during vogue balls ... full 20 Shade is a subtle expression of contempt for someone, thrown rather than simply spoken. Leni and Brendy talk about shade as a skilful backhanded compliment adopted by members of the LGBT+ community, it’s origin with queers of colour during vogue balls in the 80’s and how shade is often misused in pop culture today.


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]]> Shade is a subtle expression of contempt for someone, thrown rather than simply spoken. Leni and Brendy talk about shade as a skilful backhanded compliment adopted by members of the LGBT+ community, it’s origin with queers of colour during vogue balls in the 80’s and how shade is often misused in pop culture today.


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]]> Bottom Bottom Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:58:57 GMT 24:55 c0eb1f90-375b-463f-9c30-be7f1f5c92bc true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/bottom c0eb1f90-375b-463f-9c30-be7f1f5c92bc 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 bottom It’s 2019: we’re here, queer and massive bottoms. A bottom is usually the receptive partner during sexual penetration, with links to submission for both men and women. Leni and Brendy bust stereotypes about bottoming being a strictly “feminine” trait, ... full 19 It’s 2019: we’re here, queer and massive bottoms. A bottom is usually the receptive partner during sexual penetration, with links to submission for both men and women. Leni and Brendy bust stereotypes about bottoming being a strictly “feminine” trait, discuss topping practises most liked by bottoms, and possible genetic explanations for being a big ‘ol pillow princess.


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]]> It’s 2019: we’re here, queer and massive bottoms. A bottom is usually the receptive partner during sexual penetration, with links to submission for both men and women. Leni and Brendy bust stereotypes about bottoming being a strictly “feminine” trait, discuss topping practises most liked by bottoms, and possible genetic explanations for being a big ‘ol pillow princess.


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]]> Gay Christmas Gay Christmas Sat, 22 Dec 2018 01:32:05 GMT 26:50 c2b71be1-d976-4197-be15-6e43cc5d8764 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/gaychristmas c2b71be1-d976-4197-be15-6e43cc5d8764 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 gaychristmas Deck the halls with pink champagne, it’s Gay Christmas! Whether it be Halloween, Mardi Gras or just a regular Saturday night, members of the LGBT+ seek moments they can come together with their chosen family in the same way Christmas promotes, withou... full 19

Deck the halls with pink champagne, it’s Gay Christmas! Whether it be Halloween, Mardi Gras or just a regular Saturday night, members of the LGBT+ seek moments they can come together with their chosen family in the same way Christmas promotes, without all that heteronormative shit. Leni and Brendy chat about what’s like for LGBT+ people to celebrate a religious holiday, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem, and their favourite Christmas carols and films. 


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]]>

Deck the halls with pink champagne, it’s Gay Christmas! Whether it be Halloween, Mardi Gras or just a regular Saturday night, members of the LGBT+ seek moments they can come together with their chosen family in the same way Christmas promotes, without all that heteronormative shit. Leni and Brendy chat about what’s like for LGBT+ people to celebrate a religious holiday, Mariah Carey’s Christmas anthem, and their favourite Christmas carols and films. 


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]]> PrEP PrEP Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:15:12 GMT 25:30 1950cba6-a438-4e09-a73e-a9b80001a934 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/prep 79791c19-9e36-406d-b689-721f273f3c2d 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 prep PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take a little blue pill to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Leni and Brendy discuss PrEP as one means of preventing HIV infection, HIV stigma an... full PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take a little blue pill to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Leni and Brendy discuss PrEP as one means of preventing HIV infection, HIV stigma and discrimination, a perceived rise in STI's as a result of reduced condom use when on PrEP and it's rate of effectiveness so far.

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]]> PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a HIV prevention strategy where HIV negative people take a little blue pill to reduce their risk of becoming infected. Leni and Brendy discuss PrEP as one means of preventing HIV infection, HIV stigma and discrimination, a perceived rise in STI's as a result of reduced condom use when on PrEP and it's rate of effectiveness so far.

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]]> Beard Beard Mon, 10 Dec 2018 03:46:07 GMT 28:55 57026afc-fe82-4789-9b73-a9b2003b33f3 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/beard fff22030-056e-4392-9a0e-8ce3f662d1ba 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 beard full A beard describes a person who is used to conceal another person's sexual orientation, a common practise in the golden age of Hollywood for celebrities considered 'a little bit queer'. Leni and Brendy discuss famous cases of bearding among high-profile members of the LGBT+ community, how internalised homophobia and the effects of a heteronormative society played a role in bearding and what beard arrangements look like today. 

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]]> A beard describes a person who is used to conceal another person's sexual orientation, a common practise in the golden age of Hollywood for celebrities considered 'a little bit queer'. Leni and Brendy discuss famous cases of bearding among high-profile members of the LGBT+ community, how internalised homophobia and the effects of a heteronormative society played a role in bearding and what beard arrangements look like today. 

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]]> Bio Queen Bio Queen Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:25:08 GMT 25:53 414e9229-31a6-489b-ba86-a9ab00144048 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/bio-queen 344e68d9-301f-48d4-b00d-92abdd2b2b1a 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 bio-queen full Right now drag is enjoying an unprecidented level of mainstream success, and is still largely performed by gay men. But bio(logical) women are knocking at the door asking to be included; aren't they born naked just like the rest of us? Leni and Brendy discuss how bio queens aren't offen accepted in traditional drag environments, how they're subverting and telling new stories about gender, and how RuPaul feels about women competing in Drag Race.

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]]> Right now drag is enjoying an unprecidented level of mainstream success, and is still largely performed by gay men. But bio(logical) women are knocking at the door asking to be included; aren't they born naked just like the rest of us? Leni and Brendy discuss how bio queens aren't offen accepted in traditional drag environments, how they're subverting and telling new stories about gender, and how RuPaul feels about women competing in Drag Race.

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]]> Kiki Kiki Sun, 25 Nov 2018 11:22:56 GMT 30:03 ab685499-f4b7-4f1e-9e56-a9a300b8703c true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/kiki 09639c7c-b5f6-4e11-9a98-6e958bb9eb9b 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 kiki full A 'kiki' is a term used to describe when LGBT+ people get together to socialise, gossip and giggle. It's also long been connected to queers of colour that take part in Kiki Balls, celebrating gender non-conformity, racial diversity and sexual openness. So lock the doors, lower the blinds, and let Leni and Brendy guide you from its ball-origins through to its mainstream use by the Scissor Sisters.

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]]> A 'kiki' is a term used to describe when LGBT+ people get together to socialise, gossip and giggle. It's also long been connected to queers of colour that take part in Kiki Balls, celebrating gender non-conformity, racial diversity and sexual openness. So lock the doors, lower the blinds, and let Leni and Brendy guide you from its ball-origins through to its mainstream use by the Scissor Sisters.

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]]> Camp Camp Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:46:46 GMT 28:41 e300d938-68a0-49e2-a73e-a99c0184a605 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/camp 9df18ad0-d7f5-4df1-9dd7-435188435a02 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 camp Camp is usually used to describe an effeminate gay man, but can also be used to describe art and entertainment that is lively, cheesy or theatrical. Leni and Brendy deconstruct camp as a way of looking at the world through a love of the exaggerated and... full Camp is usually used to describe an effeminate gay man, but can also be used to describe art and entertainment that is lively, cheesy or theatrical. Leni and Brendy deconstruct camp as a way of looking at the world through a love of the exaggerated and anything over-the-top. 

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]]> Camp is usually used to describe an effeminate gay man, but can also be used to describe art and entertainment that is lively, cheesy or theatrical. Leni and Brendy deconstruct camp as a way of looking at the world through a love of the exaggerated and anything over-the-top. 

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]]> Dyke Dyke Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:24:50 GMT 29:01 eef46006-e7fc-4f87-927b-a996000426da true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/dyke dcd52b36-a687-4a0d-8146-f1d0e0f37963 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 dyke Dyke originated as a derogatory label for masculine or butch lesbians, but has come to apply to any lesbian that is easily identifiable. The word has been reclaimed by many groups, including the Dykes on Bikes who open most pride parades around the wor... full Dyke originated as a derogatory label for masculine or butch lesbians, but has come to apply to any lesbian that is easily identifiable. The word has been reclaimed by many groups, including the Dykes on Bikes who open most pride parades around the world. Leni and Brendy dissect the word's journey from the demise of dyke bars, dyke separatist groups and Zoe Leonard's 'I want a dyke for president' poem.

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]]> Dyke originated as a derogatory label for masculine or butch lesbians, but has come to apply to any lesbian that is easily identifiable. The word has been reclaimed by many groups, including the Dykes on Bikes who open most pride parades around the world. Leni and Brendy dissect the word's journey from the demise of dyke bars, dyke separatist groups and Zoe Leonard's 'I want a dyke for president' poem.

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]]> Homosexual Panic Homosexual Panic Sat, 03 Nov 2018 23:57:32 GMT 24:52 5efc5c68-db09-49bf-ab8d-a98d01880083 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/homosexual-panic 489926b4-a859-43a3-a856-20d879fd20cd 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 homosexual-panic full Homosexual panic is a legal defence used when a non-violent advance from a homosexual person can cause a heterosexual person to panic and respond with fatal violence. Leni and Brendy talk about it's use in trials throughout the 20th century up until last year in Australia, how it's used to downgrade murder to manslaughter and why we should replace the word 'homophobia'.

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]]> Homosexual panic is a legal defence used when a non-violent advance from a homosexual person can cause a heterosexual person to panic and respond with fatal violence. Leni and Brendy talk about it's use in trials throughout the 20th century up until last year in Australia, how it's used to downgrade murder to manslaughter and why we should replace the word 'homophobia'.

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]]> Fetish Fetish Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:26:18 GMT 25:54 54800444-1f6d-425d-b27a-a98300886cf4 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/fetish b87a382d-7169-4009-910c-9d449df22cdc 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 fetish full A fetish is a sexual fixation on a non-living (or living in some cases) object, with over 500 different known fetishes. From the arousal of body parts to the weird and wacky, like outdoor crevises or house furniture, Leni and Brendy discuss it's proposed relation to childhood trauma, the difference between male and female fetishes and how fetishes are often celebrated in the LGBTIQ+ community.

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]]> A fetish is a sexual fixation on a non-living (or living in some cases) object, with over 500 different known fetishes. From the arousal of body parts to the weird and wacky, like outdoor crevises or house furniture, Leni and Brendy discuss it's proposed relation to childhood trauma, the difference between male and female fetishes and how fetishes are often celebrated in the LGBTIQ+ community.

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]]> Queer Queer Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:55:22 GMT 26:40 8750342a-321d-4504-9362-a97400a0ba8b false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/queer 848fe0e8-490a-4b45-a350-2b7eb318c4b8 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 queer full Originally an old British term for strange or odd, the word queer became a slur for people that didn't subscribe to standard heterosexual norms. It's now reclaimed by many in the LGBT+ community, Leni and Brendy discuss how the word is used in modern day times, both as an umbrella term for diverse sexual and gender expression, and how it's been used in pop culture, from Queer as Folk to Queer Eye. 

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]]> Originally an old British term for strange or odd, the word queer became a slur for people that didn't subscribe to standard heterosexual norms. It's now reclaimed by many in the LGBT+ community, Leni and Brendy discuss how the word is used in modern day times, both as an umbrella term for diverse sexual and gender expression, and how it's been used in pop culture, from Queer as Folk to Queer Eye. 

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]]> Pink Dollar Pink Dollar Sun, 23 Sep 2018 05:22:01 GMT 32:42 71224b9c-f630-4045-9ac3-a9640054636a true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/pink-dollar 86dc4c2e-f501-4e90-a6d0-d86585b1ed16 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 pink-dollar Pink Dollar is what economists use to describe LGBT+ buying power. Leni and Brendy discuss the profits that can be made from the communities by targeting them through rainbows, representation in advertisements and sponsoring and appearing in their prid... full Pink Dollar is what economists use to describe LGBT+ buying power. Leni and Brendy discuss the profits that can be made from the communities by targeting them through rainbows, representation in advertisements and sponsoring and appearing in their pride parades, from Absolut Vodka (and the moral issues associated with alcohol sponsorship), GAYTM's and even pop stars. Is it ethical marketing or exploitation? This is Word of the Gay.

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]]> Pink Dollar is what economists use to describe LGBT+ buying power. Leni and Brendy discuss the profits that can be made from the communities by targeting them through rainbows, representation in advertisements and sponsoring and appearing in their pride parades, from Absolut Vodka (and the moral issues associated with alcohol sponsorship), GAYTM's and even pop stars. Is it ethical marketing or exploitation? This is Word of the Gay.

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]]> Vogue Vogue Sat, 15 Sep 2018 00:20:50 GMT 25:53 80cbb689-0b70-441a-8379-a95c0003408a false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/vogue 7c100e23-a701-4a79-8c99-1ac4eeaa6d4f 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 vogue full The dance style of Vogue was born out of the Harlem ball scene of the 70's and 80's in New York City. Performed to house and disco music, the style is made up of sharp, angular moves imitating the models seen lining the pages of Vogue magazine. Leni and Brendy pay tribute to the art form, from Madonna's mainstreaming with her hit song, to it's cultural influence on the marginalised communities of black, latin, gay and trans people competing in their many drag houses. 

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]]> The dance style of Vogue was born out of the Harlem ball scene of the 70's and 80's in New York City. Performed to house and disco music, the style is made up of sharp, angular moves imitating the models seen lining the pages of Vogue magazine. Leni and Brendy pay tribute to the art form, from Madonna's mainstreaming with her hit song, to it's cultural influence on the marginalised communities of black, latin, gay and trans people competing in their many drag houses. 

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]]> Intersex Intersex Fri, 07 Sep 2018 03:17:24 GMT 22:56 5c002ed8-3512-4e02-be47-a95400343b31 false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/intersex c023f650-82b0-46b4-a1b6-902bcc2d8eb0 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 intersex full One of the more confusing letters on the LGBTQIA+ acronym is intersex, an umbrella term for people born with variation sex characteristics. Leni and Brendy get clinical as they discuss non-binary notions of human bodies, the stigma of the word 'hermaphrodite', non-consensual corrective surgeries and the rumour that Rachel on Friends was intersex.

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]]> One of the more confusing letters on the LGBTQIA+ acronym is intersex, an umbrella term for people born with variation sex characteristics. Leni and Brendy get clinical as they discuss non-binary notions of human bodies, the stigma of the word 'hermaphrodite', non-consensual corrective surgeries and the rumour that Rachel on Friends was intersex.

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]]> Queen Queen Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:45:18 GMT 27:38 092e2fdd-281a-40c7-ac2e-a94c006a7e48 false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/queen f4f3d170-529f-4216-921e-5aa9b033671d 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 queen full Queen is a term used to refer to a flamboyant, femme, or camp gay male, though now it's come to refer to any homosexual, mostly as a pejorative between friends. From drag queens, to scene queens to opera queens, Leni and Brendy dissect it's use as an identifier for varied types of people in the community, and specifically celebrities and people of note as an expression of idolisation (yas queen!). 

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]]> Queen is a term used to refer to a flamboyant, femme, or camp gay male, though now it's come to refer to any homosexual, mostly as a pejorative between friends. From drag queens, to scene queens to opera queens, Leni and Brendy dissect it's use as an identifier for varied types of people in the community, and specifically celebrities and people of note as an expression of idolisation (yas queen!). 

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]]> Friend of Dorothy Friend of Dorothy Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:56:38 GMT 29:06 94123e22-581d-4275-9df0-a94400126a4e false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/friend-of-dorothy 520b3299-ef41-45e7-b143-77bff1e758a3 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 friend-of-dorothy full Though not used as much today, asking someone if they were a "friend of Dorothy" was a secret code for queer people beginning in the 1940's. Said to be inspired by two iconic Dorothy's of the first half of the 20th century - poet and writer Dorothy Parker and Dorothy Gale from the classic The Wizard of Oz - referring to Dorothy was a way to stay safe when announcing one's homosexuality in a dangerous and illegal period. Leni and Brendy dissect the queer themes of The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland's impact on the gay community and how the US Navy tried to track down Dorothy thinking she was an actual real person.

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]]> Though not used as much today, asking someone if they were a "friend of Dorothy" was a secret code for queer people beginning in the 1940's. Said to be inspired by two iconic Dorothy's of the first half of the 20th century - poet and writer Dorothy Parker and Dorothy Gale from the classic The Wizard of Oz - referring to Dorothy was a way to stay safe when announcing one's homosexuality in a dangerous and illegal period. Leni and Brendy dissect the queer themes of The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland's impact on the gay community and how the US Navy tried to track down Dorothy thinking she was an actual real person.

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]]> U-Haul U-Haul Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:52:24 GMT 24:46 e1d63734-60d2-42e4-bd8d-a93d008ace36 false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/u-haul 81996d51-3de6-43c3-84bf-2c5e61c89344 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 u-haul full A common stereotype for the way lesbians begin relationships involves an actual moving vehical. Born out of a one-off joke by Orange Is The New Black's Lea DeLaria, the notion of lesbian couples 'U-hauling' has well and truly stuck, but is it just a stereotype? Or is there a scientific explaination for this kind of intense attachment? Leni and Brendy explore the urge to merge, discount claims the stereotype is a result of stunted sexual development as a teenager and compare it to a higher degree of non-monogamous males. 

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]]> A common stereotype for the way lesbians begin relationships involves an actual moving vehical. Born out of a one-off joke by Orange Is The New Black's Lea DeLaria, the notion of lesbian couples 'U-hauling' has well and truly stuck, but is it just a stereotype? Or is there a scientific explaination for this kind of intense attachment? Leni and Brendy explore the urge to merge, discount claims the stereotype is a result of stunted sexual development as a teenager and compare it to a higher degree of non-monogamous males. 

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]]> Bear Bear Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:24:16 GMT 27:08 645bb9d4-d6d2-47ab-8535-a9350001098c true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/bear ac41edab-4bae-40cc-b77b-164ca9dc45ea 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 bear full Celebrated for their stark differences to their hairless contemporaries, a 'bear' is generally considered a hairy gay man with a cuddly body. But bears have emotional attributes that support more masculine behaviours, and they're more likely to pick up the cheque! Leni and Brendy explore the deep culture of the gay animal kingdom (from pandas, to ewoks, to lesbian bears), and dissect the sense of exclusion bears tend to feel in mainstream gay culture, and the potential exclusion of their own tribe.

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]]> Celebrated for their stark differences to their hairless contemporaries, a 'bear' is generally considered a hairy gay man with a cuddly body. But bears have emotional attributes that support more masculine behaviours, and they're more likely to pick up the cheque! Leni and Brendy explore the deep culture of the gay animal kingdom (from pandas, to ewoks, to lesbian bears), and dissect the sense of exclusion bears tend to feel in mainstream gay culture, and the potential exclusion of their own tribe.

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]]> Beats Beats Sat, 28 Jul 2018 01:01:46 GMT 34:31 cc04910a-faba-44e7-8d4d-a92b000d41b0 true https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/beats a3a9ede4-13fa-4228-951c-905b8d1bf060 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 beats Beats have been a not-so-safe space for gay people to meet others and explore their sexual desires, especially back when homosexuality was literally in the shadows. Leni and Brendy explore the horrific way cruisers were treated in Australia on the beac... full Beats have been a not-so-safe space for gay people to meet others and explore their sexual desires, especially back when homosexuality was literally in the shadows. Leni and Brendy explore the horrific way cruisers were treated in Australia on the beaches of Sydney, how beats have evolved to include sex-on-premises clubs and virtual apps, and the late George Michael as an unashamed poster boy for beats.

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]]> Beats have been a not-so-safe space for gay people to meet others and explore their sexual desires, especially back when homosexuality was literally in the shadows. Leni and Brendy explore the horrific way cruisers were treated in Australia on the beaches of Sydney, how beats have evolved to include sex-on-premises clubs and virtual apps, and the late George Michael as an unashamed poster boy for beats.

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]]> Gold Star Gold Star Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:08:13 GMT 27:49 031161ea-c131-4310-bd26-a9270093661b false https://shows.acast.com/word-of-the-gay/episodes/gold-star 0c434b5e-5148-4813-ab42-8662b5d3f8cd 09170e25-81f3-4dbd-851b-43bab81b8b33 gold-star full A 'gold star' is traditionally used to recognise outstanding merit, but for some queer people its a self-identifying term for exclusively having sex with people of the same gender. Leni (bronze baby) and Brendy (confirmed bachelor) break down it's origin by way of Tila Tequila, Andy Cohen and try to work out how common it is for gaybies to be 'pure'. 

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]]> A 'gold star' is traditionally used to recognise outstanding merit, but for some queer people its a self-identifying term for exclusively having sex with people of the same gender. Leni (bronze baby) and Brendy (confirmed bachelor) break down it's origin by way of Tila Tequila, Andy Cohen and try to work out how common it is for gaybies to be 'pure'. 

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