9 LGBT History Podcasts for LGBT History Month – New York Family

9 LGBT History Podcasts for LGBT History Month

Calling all history buffs, podcast fans, and anyone looking to learn something new! October is LGBT History Month, making it the perfect time to learn a little more about the LGBT community.

Listening to a good podcast is one of the best ways to learn about new topics. If you’re looking for a podcast that specializes in LGBT history but don’t know where to start, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here are seven options for podcasts that delve into different aspects of LGBT history, including talking to people who lived through this history, uncovering parts of LGBT history you may never have known existed, and connecting topics dating back to the today.

Whether you’re a parent of an LGBT child and want to learn more about the community or just enjoy learning, we have the podcast for you.

Psst… Trick or Treat with East Midtown this year!

Gay-ish

If you want to understand and debunk LGBTQ stereotypes, this is the podcast for you. Each week, hosts Mike and Kyle debunk stereotypes within the community, including controversial topics such as open relationships and depression. Featured guests include trans activists, disability activists and more.

One from the vaults

This podcast is rich with history lessons from the LGBTQ community. Although it appears that the series ended in 2022, there are still dozens of episodes rich in historical content. The podcast explores all of transgender history: good, glamorous and bad.

Making gay history

This podcast brings LGBT history to life through conversations with people who lived it and experienced history firsthand. Each episode delves into a different person’s story and gives listeners a glimpse into different parts of LGBT history.

Episodes include conversations with founders of organizations like PFLAG, participants in the Stonewall riots, and people who lived through the AIDS crisis.

Strange as a matter of fact

Run by four people from Melbourne, Australia, Queer as Fact examines figures and topics from across history and around the world and examines their place within queer history.

Many episodes connect historical figures with modern and pop culture. For example, a recent episode looks at Jane Austen and how her works and adaptations have become associated with queer culture..

Outside

A podcast from Slate, this monthly salon aims to give listeners a deeper understanding of queer culture and politics through conversations between hosts and guests. Each episode focuses on a current issue or topic related to the LGBT community.

Some recent episodes have delved into topics like corporate pride, the war on drag, and the history of lesbian bars.

History is gay

The hosts of History is Gay are on a monthly mission to show listeners that history has never been as honest as we were led to believe.

Episodes reveal strange people from previously unexplored corners of history. This is a good choice if you are someone who enjoys history podcasts and is always looking for lesser-known historical figures.

Gender reveal

If you keep hearing words like “cisgender” or “TERF” and have no idea what they mean, this is the podcast for you. Gender Reveal amplifies stories of trans and non-binary people and is also proud to be a free resource for people who want to learn more about gender.

The pilot episode, “Gender 101,” explores terminology and topics such as how sex and gender are connected.

If you’re a new listener or looking for episodes on a specific topic, check them out Starter packages. They’ve put together episode lists on topics like pronouns and language, transparent parenting, representation on TV and in the media, and more.