Queers vs Science

Part 1: Emma

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:05:42 GMT

Audio credits:

CRWDApls-CU_Crowd Applause, Cheering, Yelling, Whooping_Nicholas Judy_TDC by designerschoice

https://freesound.org/s/805441/

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Laugh Crowd 2.mp3 by FunWithSound

https://freesound.org/s/381374/

License: Attribution 4.0

Crowd laugh.wav by deleted_user_2104797

https://freesound.org/s/324894/

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Gasp 5.wav by jayfrosting

https://freesound.org/s/333402/

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Keyboard typing sounds: modded Omnikey 101 by zrrion

https://freesound.org/s/685984/

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Scrape - palette knife by are_the

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Part 1: Emma

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:30:07 GMT

No sound effects again (sorry, I've not been particularly inspired).

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Part 1: Emma

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:30:13 GMT

No sound effects or music in this one, sorry, too tired.

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MindSet Part 1: Emma

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:34:54 GMT

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Biting Apple #1 by AUDACITIER -- https://freesound.org/s/632232/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Cans in a pile falling by JHo3000 -- https://freesound.org/s/693515/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Empty can falling by Rvgerxini -- https://freesound.org/s/455130/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Footsteps heels in tunnel by YannSauvin -- https://freesound.org/s/777672/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Hair

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:30:33 GMT

Sound credits:

Toilet Flush, European, Distant, Lid Up.wav by InspectorJ -- https://freesound.org/s/404329/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Thulian by Blue Dot Sessions

2024.0201 Washing clothes by TeamEnFil -- https://freesound.org/s/721392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Water in Sink then down Drain.wav by simonreich -- https://freesound.org/s/514811/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Tap_Running.wav by ken788 -- https://freesound.org/s/386749/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Zip opening+closing.wav by lellomvubu01 -- https://freesound.org/s/491039/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

plunger.wav by boobaloo -- https://freesound.org/s/318637/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Gulping.wav by Sai-AnnNadesan -- https://freesound.org/s/491064/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

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Mayonnaise

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:32:04 GMT

Sound credits:

multiple falling bottles 01 by Eelke -- https://freesound.org/s/462614/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

plastic rubbish falling stairs 05 - half speed by Eelke -- https://freesound.org/s/464035/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Light switch fluorescent flickering electric bulb BANFF 190107.flac by TRP -- https://freesound.org/s/574100/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Fluorescent lightbulb hum buzz (Extended) by Developer_Jake -- https://freesound.org/s/638895/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Breaking Down and Flattening a Box.MP3 by emilyzitek -- https://freesound.org/s/673781/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Splat_ish.WAV by Benboncan -- https://freesound.org/s/147541/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

So slimy! by Breviceps -- https://freesound.org/s/445968/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Metamorphosis 3

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:35:51 GMT

No credits because I was too busy/lazy/unimaginative to do any sound design on this one.

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New year new me

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:02:22 GMT

No credits for music etc.

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Metamorphosis 2

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:02:24 GMT

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Moving a table, couch and chair.wav by Jolindi -- https://freesound.org/s/654287/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

stretch01.wav by PsionicGames -- https://freesound.org/s/180959/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Cat scratching at the door, claws by ChExi -- https://freesound.org/s/679411/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Metamorphosis 1

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:05:13 GMT

Sound effects

Falling, rolling pebbles by arnaud coutancier -- https://freesound.org/s/462822/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

SonicSnap_GPSUK_Pebbles Falling.wav by thecityrings -- https://freesound.org/s/156108/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Front door buzzer by jorickhoofd -- https://freesound.org/s/177874/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Door Knock - 11.wav by Ligidium -- https://freesound.org/s/193827/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Moving a table, couch and chair.wav by Jolindi -- https://freesound.org/s/654287/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Metal_push door open.wav by pagancow -- https://freesound.org/s/15315/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

stretch01.wav by PsionicGames -- https://freesound.org/s/180959/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Seed

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:47:16 GMT

Music

Calisson by Blue Dot Sessions

Sound effects

Hué on bus talking horns great doppler micocassette VIETNAM 030110.wav by TRP -- https://freesound.org/s/574667/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Ice - Fracture, roots or growing plants by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/735401/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Magic vines by Cerise_Virtuelle -- https://freesound.org/s/760512/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Rope under tension.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/547862/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Exhale.aif by carroll27 -- https://freesound.org/s/151920/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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Lights

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:41:03 GMT

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Sweeper by Blue Dot Sessions

PedestrianCrossing.mp3 by acclivity -- https://freesound.org/s/39509/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

traffic Autumn 7am LONG 161023_1021.flac by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/371336/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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From the back of the sofa

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:12:46 GMT

Audio credits!

Music

Etude 7 Vinni by Blue Dot Sessions

Spunker by Blue Dot Sessions

Sound effects

crowd int medium kitchen party walla Montreal, Canada.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453925/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Dropping Compost Bag on Floor.wav by F.M.Audio -- https://freesound.org/s/547583/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Scooping Powder by jamieorpen -- https://freesound.org/s/447995/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Lid unscrewing then being re-screwed.m4a by TheScarlettWitch89 -- https://freesound.org/s/415532/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

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Caterpillar

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:11:25 GMT

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(freesound.org)

Heart beat 2.Fright.The increase and decrease in heart rate(6lrs).wav by newlocknew . License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
Draw_opening_closing_cutlery.wav by nickmaysoundmusic . License: Creative Commons 0
Paper moving.wav by Warrick_Lendon . License: Creative Commons 0

(bluedotsessions)

Chopin - Mazurka Op30No4

Temperance

Basketliner

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Egg

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:32:54 GMT

Another short story.

Music from the Blue Dot Sessions:

Etude 9 Stefan

Arequipe

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She was wasps the whole time

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:48:48 GMT

Plot twist! Right?

Sound credits:

Jadie Grange by Blue Dot Sessions -- https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/270456

FXSaSc Bee Wasp Passing on Field by Profispiesser -- https://freesound.org/s/519503/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Ambiente - bar futbol.wav by vinjatovix -- https://freesound.org/s/109253/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Bee.wav by StoneyWaters -- https://freesound.org/s/445620/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Bee recorded individually | Claire by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/584023/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

nxt queens park.mp3 by the_bloke33 -- https://freesound.org/s/44743/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Bakerloo Line Train - On Train.wav by watkinsonic -- https://freesound.org/s/530982/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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The woman who was an owl at night

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:35:37 GMT

We're doing short stories now. This one is not about my nan.

Music

Thimble Rider Theme by Blue Dot Sessions

Checkered Blue by Blue Dot Sessions

Sound effects

Curtains Opening or Closing 3 Short.wav by RutgerMuller -- https://freesound.org/s/51139/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

House Phone Ringing.wav by DiArchangeli -- https://freesound.org/s/132602/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Car Horn Honk 01- Single, Distant - EXT Day Brooklyn Street corner ambience.wav by Brett+Butter --

https://freesound.org/s/553150/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Car06 by HarjuT --

https://freesound.org/s/715470/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

city night 243 AM 230821_0615 by klankbeeld --

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not a good one but not a bad one either

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:20:43 GMT

the audio of the newsletter

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under the buzzer

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:14:53 GMT

l'audio du newsletter

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I'm trying my best

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:09:27 GMT

the audio bit of the written newsletter

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holiday cerys

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:08:46 GMT

le audio du newsletter

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oops

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:07:55 GMT

Here we go, back again, with another one.

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restarting an old project

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:27:23 GMT

here is the audio recording of the newsletter

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how is this still going

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:22:35 GMT

The audio of the newsletter

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And smashing it

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:51:50 GMT

I said I'd be back in a week and I actually was!

Here's another episode for you.

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We're back

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:03 GMT

The newsletter is back and this is the first episode of it and some of it will be queers vs science things but other bits won't and I'm using this account because I've run out of email address to set up a new one under.

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The History of Homosexuality (part 3)

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:54:08 GMT

The audio version of the written newsletter.

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The History of Homosexuality (part 2)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:17:35 GMT

This is the audio version of my newsletter.

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The History of Homosexuality (part 1)

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:16:16 GMT

This is the audio recording of the seventh episode of my newsletter. It's the first of a three part essay about the role that sexology has played in forming modern queer identities.

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I Eat Genders

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:19:47 GMT

Here we go, it's episode 7. This one's all about fatness and queerness.

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Queering Sports

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:55:59 GMT

Here is the recording of my June newsletter about queerness in sports.

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On being trans and autistic

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:23:07 GMT

It's a new newsletter letter. This one's about being trans and autistic.

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Conversion Therapy

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:21:28 GMT

You all already know what this is because the only way you could get here is via my newsletter which this is a recording of.

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Queer madness

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:50:01 GMT

This is the third edition of my newsletter in audio form! It's all about madness and queerness and the overlap thereof.

Here's the relevant links mentioned:

If you want to support this work, you can buy me a Ko-Fi, and I’ve put some new badges up on my Etsy. It would also be nice to see you in person! So here’s a list of gigs and things I’m up to over March and April…

26th March Bloomin’ Hilarious fundraiser, Woking

10th April Down the Hatch, Komedia, Brighton

20th April Laughable, London

30th April Sportsperson WIP, The Sixth Form, Machynlleth Comedy Festival

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Queer Parenting

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:09:43 GMT

This is the audio version of the second edition of my newsletter. It's about the history of scientific research on queer parenting and why it's so ridiculous.

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Alcoholism and the Queer Community

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:39:47 GMT

This is an audio version of my newsletter. It includes descriptions of any images and me reading all the essays and bits and pieces. In this episode, I summarise my reading of scientific research that tries to find a link between alcoholism and queerness.

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