//podcastplus.net/feed/the-queer-corner~3abc0083 The Queer Corner hosts Brad Beau Cohen and Michael Diss explore queer subjects in art, literature, history and film celebrating queer culture both contemporary and days past. Tue, 12 May 2026 11:48:09 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode14_PART2_V2.mp3?dest-id=1409510 What happens when we don’t see our own tastes or values reflected in our community? Michael talks us through Larry Kramer’s ‘Faggots’ which highlights the problems surrounding the 1970’s New York gay scene. Followed by Brad interviewing Matthew Todd about queer history and education. Happy LGBTQ+ History Month!   Did you like this episode? Show some love and tip the QC Team!   http://bit.ly/36uIRVq Instagram/Twitter: @queercornershowEmail: queercornershow@gmail.com Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:36:42 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode14_PART2_V2.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_14_PartOne_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 It’s LGBTQ+ History Month! For our special episode, Brad takes us on a night out in 1920’s Berlin. We’ll meet some of the most influential queer personalities taking part in all manner of vices in the 1920’s sex capital of the world. Followed by Michael sitting down with our special guest Matthew Todd to discuss climate activism, his book ‘Straight Jacket’ and queer wellbeing. Cheers! * clink * Did you like this episode? Show some love and tip the QC Team!   http://bit.ly/36uIRVq Instagram/Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:55:56 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_14_PartOne_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode13_PartTwo_V1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 What can a novel teach us about shaping our own world? This week Michael takes us through Michael Cunningham’s ‘The Hours’; its queer themes, the ideas of societal pressures to conform and what happens when you decide to go off-script to write your own narrative. Deep, babe, but not heavy! Don’t miss our announcement about our LGBTQ+ History Month Special episode!   Did you like this episode? Show some love and tip the QC Team!   http://bit.ly/36uIRVq Instagram/Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:27:39 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode13_PartTwo_V1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode13_PartOne_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 We're back in the house, babe! New year, new format. Openly lesbian in turn-of-the-century Russia?! Yeah, it's another bad ass queer historical figure episode... This week, Brad is telling us all about the life, loves and works of the 'first lesbian poet of Russia', Sophia Parnok.  Produced by Joe James @joe_himuro Community Manager Iain Guy @i.roman.guy Be sure to write in with your recommendations to get a shout-out on the next episode! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email, deets below: Insta & Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com DONATE TO AUSTRALIA: http://bit.ly/2sur9Ua Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:34:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode13_PartOne_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_christmas_special_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 The whole QC Team get together for a holidays office party and you're invited! With some snacks, drinks and cheesy AF icebreakers; get introduced to Joe James, the QC producer and Iain Guy, the QC community manager. Want to know what Brad's hidden talent is? What the naughtiest thing Michael has done this year? Who would Joe prefer to be stranded on an island with? Iain's favourite queer musician of 2019? Well it's all in this bonus episode, babe. The team wrap up 2019 with some festive cheer and share a couple of things to look forward to in 2020. Happy Holidays!  Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:33:47 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_christmas_special_V3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode12_PartTwo_v2.mp3?dest-id=1409510 For part two of Episode 12, Sian explores the sapphic gaze with us, and the importance of genuine representation. Sian also gives us a run down of must-watch queer films that provide good and bad examples of the sapphic gaze put into practice. Sian Alexandra Williams: IG: @sianalexandrawilliams Vimeo: Sian Alexandra Write in with your recommendations & get a shout-out on the next episode! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email, deets below: Insta & Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com   Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:42:12 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode12_PartTwo_v2.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode12_PartOne_v3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 For E12 P1 we have special guest, filmmaker Sian Alexandra Williams with us! She takes us through her works to date and talks us through the 'male gaze' in queer film! This is a two-part episode, so don’t miss next week when we’ll be exploring the Sapphic Gaze. Sian Alexandra Williams:   IG: @sianalexandrawilliams Vimeo: Sian Alexandra Write in with your recommendations & get a shout-out on the next episode! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email, deets below: Insta & Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com   Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:16:21 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode12_PartOne_v3.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QuickRecs_EP11_v1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 It's World AIDS Day today! Brad and Michael talk through the significance of today, the organisations that have improved the lives of people with HIV/AIDS and why it's important you know your status. The theme of World AIDs Day 2019 is 'communities make the difference' and the wonderful stats shared on this episode prove just that! The Terrence Higgins Trust: volunteering, support, home testing kits, self testing kits, HIV/AIDS info. https://www.tht.org.uk GMFA: information, gay mens community, getting tested. https://www.gmfa.org.uk World AIDS Day: information, support, testing, fundraising, donations, events, getting involved. https://www.worldaidsday.org Be sure to write in with your recommendations to get a shout-out on the next episode! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email, deets below: Insta & Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:54:31 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QuickRecs_EP11_v1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode11_v1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 This week’s episode is all about why and how to vote in the UK General Election 2019. Michael takes us through the basics and breaks down some of the confusing aspects of voting.   Register by 11:59pm on 26 November 2019 to vote in the General Election on 12 December. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Be sure to write in with your recommendations to get a shout-out on the next episode! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email, deets below: Insta & Twitter: @queercornershow Email: queercornershow@gmail.com Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:30:56 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QC_Master_Episode11_v1.mp3?dest-id=1409510 http://traffic.libsyn.com/queercornershow/QuickRecsEP10_v2.mp3?dest-id=1409510 It's another Quick Recs, this week Brad and Michael talk about the importance of voting with a quick recap of the current British parliament. Be sure to write in with your recommendations to get a shout-out on the next episode! 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