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Drew and Sarah are college friends who share a love of pop culture from 80s music, old Hollywood movies, iconic closeted characters, and campy TV shows. Countless LGBTQ+ stories remain hidden in history, but deserve to be in the spotlight. Drew and Sarah explore the memorable and the not-so-well-known LGBTQ+ people that influenced both their lives and society. Peppered in every story are their hot takes and sass. Listen in, learn, and laugh along as they humorously and affectionately tell th ...
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In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew explore the lives of LGBTQ authors, focusing on Oscar Wilde. They discuss various media representations of gay culture, share positive news for the community, and delve into Wilde's literary contributions and personal struggles with identity. The conversation highlights the …
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In this episode, Drew and Sarah delve into the life and legacy of Grace Jones, exploring her journey from Jamaica to becoming a disco icon. They discuss her relationships, the impact of her Jamaican roots on her identity and music, and the challenges she faced during her pregnancy. The conversation highlights Grace's unique persona, her influence o…
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In this episode, Sarah and Drew delve into the life and legacy of Grace Jones, exploring her early years, cultural impact, and the significance of her work in the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss her memoir, iconic status, and the representation of queer stories in media, while also engaging in light-hearted segments about pop culture. In this conver…
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19: Musician Series: Billy Preston And Dusty Springfield
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In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew delve into the world of musicians, focusing on lesser-known figures like Sister Rosetta Tharp and the cultural impact of rock and roll icons. They discuss the evolution of media representation, particularly in relation to LGBTQ themes, and reflect on classic comedy's role in…
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18: Musician Series- Esquerita And Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives,' Drew and Sarah explore the rich history of LGBTQ+ musicians, highlighting the importance of representation in music and media. The episode culminates in a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharp, the godmother of rock and roll, whose influence on music is profound and often overlooked. This conversation…
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17 Musician Series: Bessie Smith And Josephine Baker
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In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the lives of LGBTQ musicians, starting with Bessie Smith and Josephine Baker. This conversation delves into the life of Bessie Smith, a pioneering blues singer known for her complex personality, turbulent relationships, and significant impact on music and culture. The discussion highlights her rise to fame, s…
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In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives', Drew and Sarah explore the stories of LGBTQ figures, focusing on the legacy of Prince, the campy nature of Batman films, and recent positive developments for the LGBTQ community. They also share surprising experiences from Kansas City, highlighting its unexpected inclusivity and representation. …
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In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the lives of historical figures in LGBTQ+ history. This conversation explores the lives of two remarkable women: Anne Lister, a 19th-century landowner known for her diaries that documented her lesbian relationships, and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The discussion delves into Anne's adventuro…
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In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives,' hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes, including the stories of historical figures, media moments that resonate with LGBTQ culture, and the representation of queer identities in film and literature. They discuss the gay undertones in the James Bond film 'Octopussy,' highlight a queer femin…
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13: White Christmas Special Episode!!
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In this episode, Drew and Sarah dive into the classic holiday film 'White Christmas,' exploring its oddities, the cast, and the cultural impact it has had over the years. They discuss the film's musical numbers, the backgrounds of the main actors, and the subtext that runs throughout the movie, including its connections to LGBTQ themes. The convers…
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12: Historical Figures: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
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In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore lesser-known figures from the LGBTQIA+ community, discuss media representations that resonate with queer culture, and highlight positive initiatives within the community. They delve into the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci, examining his artistic genius, innovative inventions, and groundbreaking anatomica…
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11: Historical Figures: Hatshepsut And Alexander The Great
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In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives', hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes related to LGBTQ+ representation in media and history.. In this conversation, Drew and Sarah delve into the fascinating life of Hatshepsut, the longest-reigning female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. They explore the fluid concepts of gender in ancient Egypt…
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10: Kristy McNichol And Robert Reed
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In this episode of 'These Are the Gays of Our Lives', hosts Sarah and Drew explore various themes related to LGBTQ+ representation in media, political moments that resonate with the community, and the cultural impact of iconic TV shows like 'The Brady Bunch'. This conversation delves into the lives and careers of Robert Reed and Kristi McNichol, tw…
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9: Raymond Burr And Richard Chamberlain
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In this episode, Sarah and Drew explore the hidden stories of LGBTQ icons in television and film, focusing on figures who had to conceal their identities to protect their careers. The conversation also touches on the support for LGBTQ refugees in the U.S. and the wholesome nature of Japanese reality TV. This conversation delves into the lives and c…
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8: Bea Arthur And Charles Nelson Reilly
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Drew and Sarah cover two of the very best. If you are any kind of decent human, you know the show The Golden Girls. Bea Arthur was the guiding force of that show as Dorothy. But there is so much more to Bea and you will crap you pants at how amazing she is! Charles Nelson Reilly is the love of Sarah's life and covering him for this show was the gre…
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It's our first annual Halloween Special! Sarah and Drew discuss LGTBQ Halloween, with special focus on Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Both Sarah and Drew give their top ten gay moments in Halloween TV and movies. Check us out on social media! Facebook: These Are The Gays Of Our Lives Podcast Page https://www.faceboo…
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6: Bewitched Special: Paul Lynde And Agnes Moorehead
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Drew and Sarah cover that wonderful show with two Darrin's just in time for Halloween. Bewitched was a huge hit in the 1960's and into the 1970's about a witch trying to be a normal housewife. Her overbearing mother and crazy uncle are the actors we are going to cover. If you loved the show, you have to listen!! Sources: Paul Lynde: A Biography - H…
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Drew and Sarah BOTH tell the story of legendary actor Cary Grant. Grant was married 5 times (to women) but had a long time relationship with a fellow actor. His extreme good looks and unique sense of humor made him a leading man in Hollywood for decades. He always seemed to struggle with love until he had his daughter late in life. Sources: The Hol…
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4: Vintage Hollywood: Greta Garbo And Katherine Hepburn
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Drew and Sarah cover some fascinating women with some major trousered attitudes in this episode. Greta and Kate had a huge set of balls to fight the system of stupid ass men they had to deal with on a daily basis. Their love lives were just as complicated as their movie plots, with a bit more spice. Let's dive in! Sources: Great Garbo: Mysterious L…
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3: Vintage Hollywood: Tab Hunter And Ramon Navarro
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You do not want to miss this episode with Sarah and Drew. Tab and Ramon had exciting lives, full of Hollywood ups and downs. One of these vintage stars was found brutally murdered in a nightmarish, bloody scene on Halloween. Their drama filled careers were nothing compared to behind the scenes. Sources: "Tab Hunter Confidential" on Amazon Prime, 20…
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1: Vintage Hollywood Series: Monty Clift and Sal Mineo
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Welcome to the premiere episode! Sarah and Drew plan to discuss LGBTQ+ individuals, that made great contributions to society, while still having to hide their sexual orientation due to laws, shitty people and homophobia. This is the first episode in our vintage Hollywood series. Sarah and Drew tell the stories of Montgomery Clift and Sal Mineo, two…
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2: Vintage Hollywood Series: Barbara Stanwyck And Marlene Dietrich
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Sarah and Drew continue with stories of vintage Hollywood and talk about the ladies who loved the ladies. These two women were powerful and held sway over their counterparts in Hollywood. Each made enormous contributions to the film industry. Their love lives were complicated and often full of more drama than on the silver screen. Sources: The Sewi…
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