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Queer 101 with Peppermint
Hosted by LGBTQ+ activist and world-renowned entertainer Miss Peppermint, alongside celebrated queer historian and author Hugh Ryan, this podcast is your weekly deep dive into the untold stories, pivotal moments, and extraordinary individuals who shaped LGBTQ+ history.
Each episode, Pep and Hugh unravel the struggles, celebrate the triumphs, and explore the cultural revolutions that have defined queer identities throughout time. With heart, humor, and a dash of glamor, they guide you through…
Episodes
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Peppermint’s Blue Wave Warning: Democrats Must Deliver | Queer 101
We got a blue wave. We got a reason to exhale. But let me be clear: winning an election is not the same as delivering for the people who won it for you. In…
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“I’m Gay, Not Queer”—Okay, But Let’s Talk.
Y’all don’t have to call yourself queer. But “I’m gay, not queer” is not a permission slip to disrespect trans people. On this episode of Queer 101, I’m…
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Voter Suppression Is Real. Let’s Protect Your Vote
Hey, everybody—Peppermint here! 💜 Queer 101 is back, and we need to talk about your vote: why it matters, who’s trying to make it harder to cast, and how we…
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Gender-Affirming Care Explained—Without the Scare Tactics
My body. My choices. And yes, that includes my trans healthcare. 💜 Hey y’all, it’s Peppermint! On this episode of Queer 101 with Pepperint, I’m connecting the…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
White Feminism vs. Intersectional Feminism: Who Gets Left Behind?
If your feminism breaks a glass ceiling but leaves everybody else sweeping up the shards, baby, we need to talk. In this episode of Queer 101 with Peppermint…
Queer 101 with PeppermintWhy Politicians Target Trans People — And How We Fight Back
Hey y’all. Welcome back to Queer 101 — Season 2 is here, and I’m switching things up. This season, we are getting more real-time, more responsive, and more in…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Queer 101 Is Changing: Hugh’s New Role, Big Updates & Queer Politics Heat Up
Hey y’all, Big changes are happening on Queer 101. This week, I’m back with Hugh the Historian to catch up on a nonstop summer — from Hugh’s tour for his book…
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Trump’s Dylan Mulvaney Joke at the Press Dinner — Let’s Talk About It
Hey y’all, tt’s just me, Peppermint this week on Queer 101 while Hugh is on his book tour (My Bad go get it!) — and we have a lot to unpack. In this solo…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Live from the Streets of NYC: Pride, Politics & Power
Hey y’all 💋 it’s Peppermint — and I’m literally recording this from the streets of New York City. Yes. Taxis. Sirens. Sidewalk energy. All of it. In this…
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Queer 101_BONUS_Supreme Court Decision
Hey y’all, it’s Peppermint. 💕 I had to jump in here today to break down a devastating Supreme Court decision that affects transgender girls and women across…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Pride Isn’t Just a Party — It’s Survival
Hey y’all, it’s Peppermint. 💕 As we approach the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising I wanted to ground us in something real: Pride is not just a party…
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Pride, Protest & Activism: Why Queer History Still Matters
Hey y’all — it’s Peppermint, and welcome back to Queer 101, the podcast where we talk queer history, queer culture, queer books, and the stories we definitely…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Queer 101: Hugh Ryan on “My Bad” & the Queer ’90s
Summer School - classes are now in session, y’all. Before we get into it — yes, we’re going biweekly for the summer (because Pride season is Pride‑ing), but…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Pep Talk: The Real Agenda Behind Anti‑Trans Laws
Hey y’all. It’s me, Peppermint. This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are doing what I call a real ‘Pep Talk’— because let’s be honest, the attacks on LGBTQIA+…
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How ’90s NYC Queer Nightlife Changed Pop Culture Forever
Okayyyy y’all Pride season is officially ON — and we are starting with a Queer 101 deep dive into the ICONIC ’90s downtown New York City queer nightlife scene…
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They’re Redefining “Biological Truth.” Here’s Why It’s Dangerous.
This week on Queer 101, Hugh the Historian and I are back — and whew. It’s been a heavy one. We’re breaking down a wave of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ…
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Queer Broadway, Trans Rights Wins & LGBTQ News | Our Spring Update
Hugh and I are back with a spring check-in packed with LGBTQ+ news, queer Broadway buzz, and hopeful updates on trans rights. This week on Queer 101, we break…
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When Anti-Trans Rhetoric Boomerangs: Jenner, Chappelle & the Laws They Fueled
This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are reacting in real time to headlines that say everything about the moment we’re in. Caitlyn Jenner went on Fox News to…
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LGBTQ Rights, Body Autonomy & the Politics of Control
Okay y’all — this is Part Two of our activism conversation, and we’re zooming out. Because what’s happening right now isn’t random. It’s coordinated. It’s…
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Existence Is Resistance: Trans Visibility & Queer Activism Today
This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are marking International Trans Day of Visibility — not just as a celebration, but as a call to action. We start with some…
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Is LGBTQ Visibility Backfiring? | Trans Rights & Culture Wars
We fought for LGBTQ visibility. So why does it feel more dangerous now? In this episode of Queer 101, I sit down with historian Hugh Ryan to talk about the…
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This Is Not a Culture War: Trans Rights Under Siege
This episode of Queer 101 is personal. Hugh and I start by talking about survival — because right now, that’s not dramatic. It’s real. Self‑promotion…
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Gay Panic Is Back — And So Is the Anti‑Trans Playbook
Hey y’all it’s me, Peppermint- This week Hugh and step away from their usual queer art and literature focus to process an escalating political moment hitting…
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They Love Our Culture, Not Our Rights: The Mainstreaming of the Queer Underground
This week on Queer 101, we’re digging into something that keeps coming up: how does queer underground culture — the worlds we build for survival and joy — end…
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Snowstorm Outside, Political Storm Inside: Our Own LGBTQ+ State of the Union
Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint! This week on Queer 101, Hugh and I are recording from the middle of a literal New York snowstorm — and let’s just say… the…
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Power, Sex & Silence in the Epstein Era: Who Actually Gets Held Accountable?
This week on Queer 101, Hugh (my resident historian-in-chief) and I are back in our Sister Outsider era — and baby, we are not keeping it cute. We pick up…
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The Erotic Is Power: Queer Desire Is Revolutionary
On this episode of Queer 101, Hugh Ryan and I are not tiptoeing around queer history — we’re diving straight in. We’re talking about why queer literature still…
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Silence Won’t Save Us: Audre Lorde and the Fight for Trans Lives
Hey y’all, it’s Peppermint — and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are doing what queer people have always done best: connecting history to the mess…
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Hidden Queer History of Hollywood: Closets, Coding, and Power
Hey y’all—it’s me, Peppermint 💅🏽 and welcome back to Queer 101. In this episode, I’m joined by my partner in queer crime, Hugh the Historian, and honey… we are…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Scar, Ursula, and the Queer History of Disney, Hollywood & Pop Culture
Hey y’all, it’s me Peppermint 💋 and welcome back to Queer 101! This episode is one of those “once you see it, you can’t unsee it” conversations—because we’re…
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Queer Coding, Then, Now & Still!
Hey y’all, it’s me, Peppermint, and on this episode of Queer 101, Hugh and I are ringing in the New Year the only way we know how: chatty, curious, and a…
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New Year, Queer Power & Community: Peppermint and Hugh’s Thoughts on 2026
New year, fresh vibes, same big conversations — but with hope, glitter, and a little more wiggle room. Hugh and I chat about power, belonging, and what happens…
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Peppermint & Hugh’s Holiday Survival Guide: How to Make Your Holidays Queer
Hey y’all, grab your cocoa and your cutest fuzzy socks because this episode of Queer 101 is basically a queer holiday special—with me, Peppermint, serving…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
From the Margins to Magic: How Queer Communities Create Their Own Worlds
This week, Hugh and I dive right into ou chat about one of my absolute favorite topics: how queer folks and other marginalized communities turn exclusion into…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
The Radical Roots of Queer Spirituality: A History They Tried to Erase
In this week’s episode, Peppermint and Hugh Ryan explore the vibrant intersection of queer identity and spirituality—a part of queer history that’s often…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Peppermint & Hugh’s Ultra Queer Thanksgiving
In this episode of Queer 101, Peppermint and Hugh are spilling all the Thanksgiving tea—yes, the gravy‑soaked, chosen‑family, pass‑me-a-biscuit kind. They…
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Queer Magic: Reclaiming Power Through History and Witchcraft
In this episode of Queer 101, hosts Peppermint and historian Hugh Ryan explore the fascinating crossroads of queer history, spirituality, and witchcraft. They…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Queer History They DON’T Teach in School (But SHOULD)
This week on Queer 101, Peppermint and Hugh, the historian with the receipts, are diving into the untold layers of queer history you probably didn’t learn in…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Lights, Closets, Action: Queer Voices and Visibility in Hollywood
In this episode, Peppermint and Hugh the Historian take you on a heartfelt journey through queer history and LGBTQ+ culture, blending humor, honesty, and…
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Exploring George Takei's Legacy: From Internment Camps to LGBTQ+ Activism
In this deeply compelling episode of Queer 101, hosts Peppermint and Hugh Ryan dive deep into the intersection of LGBTQ+ history and culture with none other…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Icons of Queer History: Celebrating Our Trailblazers and Their Legacy
In this episode of 'Queer 101,' hosts Peppermint and Hugh dive into the rich history of queer trailblazers. They discuss the importance of recognizing unsung…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Breaking Barriers: How Films Shaped Our Queer and Trans Stories
In this episode of Queer 101, hosts Peppermint andHugh the Historian dive deep into the portrayal of queer culture and individuals in media. They explore the…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Marsha, Music and the Movement: The Soundtrack of Queer Liberation
In this episode of Queer 1 0 1, hosts Peppermint and Hugh take you on an inspiring journey through queer history, shining a spotlight on the incredible legacy…
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Trans Identity, Drag Culture, and the Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson
In this episode of Queer 101, hosts Peppermint and Hugh the Historian delve into queer history and culture, focusing on the recent interview with Tourmaline…
- Queer 101 with Peppermint
Queer 101: A New Chapter Begins!
In the inaugural episode of ‘Queer 101’ weekly podcast, hosts Peppermint and Hugh the Historian introduce their exciting new weekly podcast. While wthey are…