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Queer Collective Podcast
The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own relationships and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex-ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGBTQ+ life, we cover it all with a unique blend of casual conversation and deep journalism. For…
Episodes
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Why Is Horror the Gayest Genre?
Why do queer people love horror so much? Lesbian vampires, forbidden desire, two men making a baby… this genre has some explaining to do. Cinema researcher…
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The Dark Truth Behind the “Masc Shortage”
Butch lesbians were once punished for being too visible. Now the internet claims they’re disappearing. So what happened? We’re investigating the so-called…
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Can You Stay Friends With an Ex Without Getting Hurt?
After six years together, living together, building a business and opening our relationship, we broke up… and somehow stayed friends. Two years later, we’re…
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How Gender Rebels Became Ancient History's Prophets
Why do trans and gender-nonconforming people keep showing up suspiciously close to gods, prophecy and ancient religion? With trans historian Sophie Edwards, we…
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Extreme Skinny Is Back… and It’s Terrifying
Thin is back. Ozempic bodies, heroin chic nostalgia, shrinking celebrities, and suddenly the body positivity era feels like a fever dream. We’re revisiting one…
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Dating Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent People
Your crush takes three hours to text back, and suddenly your brain has written, directed and cancelled the entire relationship. We’re unpacking queer…
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You Might Be Aromantic and Not Even Know It
We’re unpacking aromanticism. What if the person everyone calls cold, avoidant, or emotionally unavailable simply doesn’t experience romantic attraction? We’re…
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Lesbians and Bisexual Women Don’t Trust Each Other
We’re dragging lesbian-bisexual relationship drama out of the group chat and onto the mic. From “she’ll leave me for a man” panic to bisexual erasure…
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Why No One Believes Bisexuals
Bisexuality has been gaslit for literally thousands of years. We’re tracing the chaotic, horny, surprisingly academic history of bisexuality. From ancient…
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Why No One Can Tell You’re Gay
From hanky codes, Polari, earrings, camp, gay voice, and all the tiny clues queer people have used to find each other in public; We’re unpacking why queer…
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The Adult Industry’s Queerest Secret
The adult entertainment industry has a very dirty little secret: some of its most profitable fantasies are queer, but the people behind them often aren’t…
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Society Hates Difficult Women. Queer People Worship Them
A diva isn’t born, she’s labeled. And usually right when she stops behaving. We’re unpacking how a word that once meant goddess became shorthand for “too…
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Are Trans Brains Different? The Science Says…
Being trans isn’t a trend… but the world sure panicked like it was. We’re diving into the science behind the transgender brain, the rise of the “social…
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Most People Are Dating on Autopilot
You think your dating choices are yours… but there's invisible rules shaping your sex, love, and identity. However, there is a disruption that queer, kinky…
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Why the Church Makes People Kinky
The Church might be one of the gayest institutions in history and no one’s talking about it. We’re diving into the hidden queer and kinky world inside…
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Men Are Losing Women (And They Don't Know Why)
Vox crowned 2025 the year of decentering men. But lesbians were doing it first. We’re unpacking whether “man-hating” is a dead-end, a coping mechanism, or a…
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The Identity Even Progressive Spaces Get Wrong
Studs aren’t a vibe, they’re a lineage. We’re unpacking the history, politics, and lived reality of Black masculine lesbians at the crossroads of race, gender…
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The Gender Mystery Historians Still Can’t Explain
The feral, gender-defiant life of a Canadian WWI veteran who ditched a wealthy upbringing, lived alone in the woods, enlisted three times, fought on the…
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Stone Top And Pillow Princess: The Lesbian S*x Dynamic People Don’t Understand
Stone butch lesbians. Pillow princesses. An erotic dynamic that fits like a deviant little puzzle and has been wildly misunderstood ever since. Syd and Addy…
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The History and Secrets of How Lesbians Have S*x
We’re cracking open the secret, censored, and wildly creative history of lesbian sex. We’re digging through ancient poems, forbidden medical texts, barroom…
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The Queer Community Is Tearing Itself Apart (Here’s Why) ft. Taha
Every corner of queer TikTok is on fire. Hot takes, call-out wars, and “LGB without the T” chaos, and suddenly the biggest culture war isn’t left vs. right…
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The Bisexual Man’s Field Guide to Dating Men ft. Mark and Bobby Box
You’re bi (or gay), and honestly? You’ve got no idea what to do with your hands. We got you. Sex columnist Bobby Box and bi icon Mark Erenberg join us for a…
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Is Bisexuality The Same As Pansexuality? ft. Leo And Taty
Pansexuality: it’s not just bisexuality with extra glitter. We’re tracing its wild origins from the BDSM underground to the free love 70s to the nonbinary…
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The Lesbian Relationship Myths We Can’t Kill ft. Shannon
Do all lesbians think the same? We’re digging into the big three stereotypes. Emotional intensity, U-Hauling, and lesbian bed death, to see if Sapphics really…
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Bisexuality Isn’t 50/50 - It’s a Bi-Cycle ft. Kelc And Joe
Sexuality isn’t static, it’s a shuffle. Sometimes you’re feeling super gay, sometimes a little straight, sometimes both at once, and that ebb and flow is what…
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How to Hook Up With Your Friends ft. Syd And Zhané
Is sleeping with your friends a queer love language or just lesbian chaos theory? We’re spilling on crushes, cuddle hookups, and why queers can’t stop blurring…
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The Epidemic of Masc Fragility ft. Ms. Myles And Danielle Lastres
Femininity: feared, fetishized, and slapped with a “no fems” dating bio. We’re pulling femmephobia apart with Ms. Myles and Danielle. From its colonial…
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“I’m Not a Lesbian Anymore, I’m Queer” ft. Tyra Blizzard And King
From Oscar Wilde to JoJo Siwa, the word queer has been called a slur, a theory, an aesthetic, and a whole damn vibe. We’re diving deep into the messy, sexy…
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You’re Not Gay, You Struggle With Same-Sex Attraction ft. Luke Wilson
What do electric shocks, shame sermons, and fake science have in common? They were all used to “pray the gay away.” We’re diving into the twisted world of…
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Relationship Anarchy Changed How I Love ft. Pat
Monogamy is optional. Hierarchies are fake. And ‘the one’ doesn't exist? We're diving headfirst into the world of Relationship Anarchy with queer academic and…
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Is Black Masculinity Feared in Queer Spaces? ft. Haviah Mighty And DJ Blackcat
Black masculinity is feared, fetishized, and fiercely policed; so what happens when queerness enters the chat? We’re talking masc performance as survival…
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No Fats, No Femmes, No Asians: The Grindr Industrial Complex ft. Humza and Darynel
Gay dating can be messy. From hookup culture and emotional avoidance to Grindr’s racial hierarchy, we’re diving into the chaos with guests Darynel Weekly and…
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The Lesbian Identity Crisis: Trans And Non-Binary?! ft. Jay-Marie and Eirene
Think all lesbians are women? Think again. We're queering the label with trans and non-binary lesbians who are redefining what it means to love, resist, and…
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Asian Fetishization And Hyper-Sexualization ft. Ky and Charlotte
If you've ever been called “exotic,” or told you're one of the “good minorities” this one’s for you. We’re unpacking the fetishization of Asian bodies, the…
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Born Intersex And Surgically Erased ft. Bailey Archer and Noise
You were told sex is binary, XX or XY, case closed. But what if we told you that’s just redhead math? We’re unpacking the intersex experience with two…
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Do Queer Muslim Women Exist?! ft. Urvah Khan
Betterhelp: betterhelp.com/COLLECTIVE Vizzy Hard Seltzer: https://www.vizzyhardseltzer.ca/en-CA Queer. Muslim. Rockstar. Activist. Urvah Khan is all of the…
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The Secret to Sapphic Sex and Dating ft. Zhané and Eva Bloom
Use code QUEERCOLLECTIVE for 15% off https://splashblanket.com/en-ca Aisle: https://periodaisle.com/ Vizzy Hard Seltzer: https://www.vizzyhardseltzer.ca/en-CA…
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How to Open Your Relationship (and Actually Make It Work) ft. The Polyamory Therapy Collective
So, you wanna open up your relationship but don’t wanna crash and burn in a fiery mess of jealousy and regret? We got you. We’re joined by three queer…
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The Great Lesbian Divide: Butch vs Femme ft. Pkat and Haviah Mighty
What does it really mean to be a lesbian? Is it a vibe? A gender? A political stance? We’re diving headfirst into the evolution of lesbian identity—breaking…
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Biohack Your Menstrual Cycle And Stop Suffering! Ft. Miranda of The Period Lab
What if we told you that your period pain isn’t just a fact of life — and that your 9-5 job might actually be making it worse? We’re hacking the menstrual…
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Intro To BDSM: Creating A Dom Persona ft. Yaz
What if embracing dominance could unlock parts of yourself you never knew existed? We’re diving into the art (and magic) of crafting a Dom persona with our…
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Navigating Conflict in Polyamorous Relationships ft. Decolonizing Love
Polyamory with a sprinkle of chaos, a dash of queer magic, and a whole lot of deep questions? We’re tackling the juicy challenges of ethical non-monogamy—from…
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Why Is Queer Mental Health Worse Than Our Straight Counterparts? ft. June Lam of CAMH
Friend, foe, or messy ex, what’s psychiatry’s role in queer lives? This week, we sit down with Dr. June Lam, psychiatrist and trans healthcare expert, to…
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Why Are There More Bisexual Women Than Men?! ft. Brock Boyne
Why are bisexual men the invisible icons of the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode, we’re joined by the fabulous Brock Boyne (they/he), a…
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What Does It Mean to Be Asexual and Aromantic? ft. Cody Daigle-Orians
What if love and attraction aren't the same thing at all? In this episode, we’re joined by Cody Daigle-Orians, aka Ace Dad Advice, an asexuality educator…
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Surrogacy: Everything You Need To Know But Were Too Afraid To Ask ft. Nici of Hive Surrogacy
The nitty-gritty of surrogacy—how it works, why it matters, and what the queer community needs to know. We’re joined by Nici, co-founder of Hive Surrogacy…
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What Does It Mean to Be Indigenous & Queer? ft. Chelazon Leroux & Haley Robinson
Humanity’s oldest, most suppressed queer identities, 2-Spirit. Tiktok star Chelazon Leroux and actor/model Haley Robinson tear open the wounds of colonial…
Queer Collective PodcastThe DARK History Of Women's Sports ft. Tyra Blizzard
Transvestigation conspiracy theories are targeting women athletes. Are trans athletes really threatening fairness in sports, or is this just another excuse for…
Queer Collective PodcastI Was Forced to ‘Prove’ I’m Queer To The Government ft. Latoya Nugent of Rainbow Railroad
What happens when your home turns hostile? We dive deep into the raw realities of LGBTQI+ refugees with activist Latoya Nugent, who fled Jamaica with the help…
Queer Collective PodcastPolyamory: The History You Never Thought to Ask
Was it agriculture, capitalism, or the patriarchy that pushed us into "pair bonding"? Are humans actually wired to stay faithful, or is cheating in our genes?…
Queer Collective PodcastDating Someone With HIV ft. Myles Sexton
The AIDS epidemic. There's a fierce stigma that still lingers, and the raw, real-life experiences of those living with HIV are often portrayed negatively. Our…
Queer Collective PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Be Non-Binary? Ft. Halal Bae & Gay Jesus
Society loves boxes, but what if they don’t fit? Dive into the fabulous world of non-binary identities! Featuring Heath V. Salazar, aka "Gay Jesus," and Halal…
Queer Collective PodcastWhat Laws Do Sex Workers REALLY Want? ft. Jenna of Maggies
From indoor vs. outdoor work to the Nordic model’s pitfalls, we deep dive into the real sex worker experience. Discover why sex work is a queer issue and how…
Queer Collective PodcastAre You Straight Or Is It Compulsory Heterosexuality? ft. Tyra Blizzard
Are we seeking male validation or is it all just comp-het? Unpack compulsory heterosexuality with Tyra Blizzard, the dynamic author and pro basketball player…
Queer Collective PodcastIs It Too Late To Come Out? ft. Ralph & Eva Bloom
Coming out later in life can be both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. We dive into this journey with our fabulous guests, queer sex educator Eva Bloom and…
Queer Collective PodcastCan Men get Periods?! ft. Elgin And The Period Purse
We're diving headfirst into the question: Are periods solely a “women's issue”? Join the conversation as we explore the often overlooked world of trans…
Queer Collective PodcastWhat It’s Like To Be A Trans Woman In A Men’s Prison Ft. Moka Dawkins
The data is clear: LGBTQ2S+ people are overrepresented at every stage of the criminal justice system and this is especially true for trans people, who are…
Queer Collective PodcastTrans Fetishization & Dating. Lover or chaser? ft. Ms. Myles & King
We're getting vulnerable as we delve into the complex experience of dating as a trans person. Throughout this episode you’ll hear from King, a trans man and…
Queer Collective PodcastThe Psychology of Kink ft. Pat
The world of kink. What is the psychology behind our deepest desires and fetishes? We are joined by academic Pat, an advocate for sex positivity and consent…
Queer Collective PodcastAre You Bisexual Or Heteroflexible? ft. Maceo of FEELD
What the heck is heteroflexible? we are joined by Maceo Paisley on a journey of self-discovery and celebration. We'll define this sparkly term, explore its…