Queer Halftime

Queer Halftime

by Outloud
Season 1

Drag Secrets with Coco LaQueer

Our friend Coco LaQueer is on the big queer couch talking about drag as art, entertainment, and activism. Plus, how do performers keep their wigs on when they're dancing so hard?

Paige is going to duel transphobes: Pride Month Debrief

Why do we say "Pride is a Protest" and "No Cops at Pride?" Let's look at some context and talk about the good parts of our Pride month, plus the things that need work.

Sorry We've Been Away! Let's Talk About the Foster System with Maël

Busy times at Outloud, sorry we've been away! Today we're talking about the foster system in Alberta with returning guest Maël Content Warnings: Foster system, as well as mentions of substance use, opioid poisonings, and deaths in care For info and resources, check out the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Albertahttps://www.ocya.alberta.ca/

Voting 101 Featuring Our Local Politics Dork

It's election time in Alberta, so let's talk some voting FAQ like "where do I go" and "do I need to register" all while Kelsey tries valiantly to keep us from being too partisan.

How Drag Brought Down the Hays Code

Welcome back! This week we're talking the Hays Code, censorship, and Bekah wanting to rewatch Some Like it Hot

The Wonderful Queers of WWI with Sarah Worthman

Two self admitted history dorks are talking about the the first World War, soldiers in drag, and how much we love antiques. Also, sorry Bekah's mic makes it sound like they have a lisp, they promise they won't use that one again Check out Sarah's report at https://lgbtpurgefund.com/queer-ww1/ and more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/nlqueerresearch/

Klippert and Egan: Losing the Battle But Winning the War

Today we're talking about two Canadian Supreme Court decisions that led to the expansion of 2SLGBTQ rights (mostly because of how rightfully mad people were about the decisions). Also, Kelsey furthers Bekah's belief that New Brunswick is not real.

Queer Purge Part 2: Michelle Douglas

We talked last week about kicking the gays out of the civil service, but what about the military?

Gays Drive White Cars Apparently

Welcome to a little bite sized history episode about Canada's queer purge of the civil service. Learn the super scientific criteria the RCMP used to confirm a suspect's queerness.

Chronically Queer with Maël

Have you ever had someone perform an exorcism over you while you were having a seizure? Our guest has. Let's talk about disability and queerness with Maël.
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