Best Chris Paul Rainbows Podcasts (2025)

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Noah Secomb

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6M ago

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Tamzyn Bielecka 55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Dean Beck 54:54

6M ago54:54

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Anny Salerni 55:50

7M ago55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Campbell Harrison 54:57

7M ago54:57

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Katherine Wolfgramme 52:34

7M ago52:34

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Chris Furneaux 55:50

8M ago55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Mama Alto 55:50

8M ago55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Paul Byrne-Moroney 55:50

8M ago55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Delsi Moleta 55:50

8M ago55:50

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Every week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community. Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, strugg…

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Sally Goldner 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

50:06

Today’s guest is Sally Goldner. Sally has dedicated her life to making the Australian community one of the best places to identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTIQA+).... LEARN MORE The post Sally Goldner appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Sam Elkin 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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Today’s guest is Sam Elkin. Sam is a writer, event producer, lawyer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia (Allen & Unwin, 2022). Born... LEARN MORE The post Sam Elkin appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Jordana Ezra 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

55:50

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around sex and language that may offend, so if you have little kids around it might be best to listen with headphones on. Jordana... LEARN MORE The post Jordana Ezra appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Justine Dalla Riva 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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Today’s guest is Justine Dalla Riva. Justine grew up in leafy suburban Melbourne, one of 5 children born to Catholic parents – an Italian immigrant father and an Australian mother.... LEARN MORE The post Justine Dalla Riva appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Art Simone 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

55:50

Today’s guest is Art Simone. Art is one of Australia’s most popular drag performers, having featured in RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Highway to Heel, as well as appearing in... LEARN MORE The post Art Simone appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Evan Cooper 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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This week’s guest is Evan Cooper. Evan grew up in a variety of locations due to the divorce of his parents at a young age, which resulted in a diverse... LEARN MORE The post Evan Cooper appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Bryan Cranston 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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Today’s guest is Bryan Cranston. Bryan has spent his work life in education and currently works as a senior academic and manager at one of Australia’s leading online universities. Bryan’s... LEARN MORE The post Bryan Cranston appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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David Imber 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Today’s guest is David Imber. David is a corporate public affairs professional with over 20 years experience in the public, corporate and not for profit sectors. He is passionate about... LEARN MORE The post David Imber appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Kathy Mansfield 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Kathy Mansfield. Today’s guest is Kathy Mansfield. Kathy grew up in a Christian family in suburban Melbourne, Australia in... LEARN MORE The post Kathy Mansfield appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Coming out: a Logan story 9:00

2y ago9:00

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Chris talks about coming out to his younger brother Logan a year before their wedding to Jared.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Getting wiggy with it 20:01

2y ago20:01

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Chris talks to their friend Jesseline about her struggle with female pattern baldness and how wigs can be gender affirming care for some cis women.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Stephanie Teh 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Stephanie Teh. Stephanie emigrated to Australia from Singapore at the age of 5 with her family. Stephanie is the... LEARN MORE The post Stephanie Teh appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Coming out: a Mom story 8:11

2y ago8:11

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Chris shares how they came out to their mother.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Sonny Jane Wise 53:18

2y ago53:18

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Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Sonny Jane Wise. Sonny Jane Wise is a non-binary, multiply neurodivergent & disabled public speaker, advocate, content creator and... LEARN MORE The post Sonny Jane Wise appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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For the camp people 5:26

2y ago5:26

5:26

Chris talks about their presentation to campers and elaborates on the term “gender affirming care.”By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Sing a rainbow 7:02

2y ago7:02

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Chris walks (and sings) you through remembering the “2SLGBTQIA+” acronym.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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The light at the end of the tunnel 3:29

2y ago3:29

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Chris shares their story of how they met their husband and the social media proposal that lit up Facebook.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Beautiful. Not handsome. 5:59

2y ago5:59

5:59

Chris takes a few minutes to answer some questions about pronouns, honorifics, and gendered terms.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Hello mom, is dad home? 6:17

2y ago6:17

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Chris gets this comment on TikTok, “buddy how proud is your dad? He raised you as a boy, thought you were, and then you became half women half male.” So they decided to call to confirm.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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MY little pony 1:51

2y ago1:51

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Chris' mom proves to be a knight in shining armor... on a pony.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Like father? 3:17

2y ago3:17

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Chris realizes that excluding their father from their childhood was a conscious decision. And so was including him later in life.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Brother to brother 4:23

2y ago4:23

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Chris' brother Marc wonder's how to refer to Chris. Is Chris his sister? Brother? Sibling? So they have a heart to heart. Brother to Other.By Chris Paul Rainbows

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Anthony Severino 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Anthony Severino. Anthony grew up in a conservative catholic family in Sydney and was diagnoses with Tourette Syndrome at... LEARN MORE The post Anthony Severino appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Ben Mitchell 49:41

2y ago49:41

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Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Ben Mitchell. Ben grew up on a small farm in New Zealand, but as a young kid his life... LEARN MORE The post Ben Mitchell appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Evana De Lune 55:51

2y ago55:51

55:51

Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Evana De Lune. Evana is a Melbourne-based performer with over 20 years of dance experience covering jazz, tap, ballet,... LEARN MORE The post Evana De Lune appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Bert Murphy 55:50

2y ago55:50

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Lisa Daniel’s guest on this episode of Word for Word is Bert Murphy. Bert grew up in small town Victoria where he discovered movies on TV as a young kid.... LEARN MORE The post Bert Murphy appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Ryan Abramowitz 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word and is joined by her guest Ryan Abramowitz. Ryan is a Melbourne based artist, writer and storyteller who draws inspiration from the natural world.... LEARN MORE The post Ryan Abramowitz appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Rowland Thomson 55:50

2y ago55:50

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Lisa Daniel is joined on Word for Word by her guest Rowland Thomson. Most of queer Melbourne would know Rowland as the long-time co-owner of legendary bookstore Hares and Hyenas... LEARN MORE The post Rowland Thomson appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Yves Rees 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel is joined by her guest Dr. Yves Rees. Dr. Rees uses they/them pronouns and is a writer, historian and podcaster based in Naarm, also known as Melbourne. Dr.... LEARN MORE The post Yves Rees appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Anastasia Le 55:45

2y ago55:45

55:45

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY 94.9 and her guest is Anastasia Le. Anastasia was born in Saigon where she suffered bullying and abuse at the hands of... LEARN MORE The post Anastasia Le appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Sean Szeps 55:50

2y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY 94.9 and her guest is Sean Szeps. Sean is a host of several podcasts and a writer and content creator. Sean is The post Sean Szeps appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Danielle Scrimshaw 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

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Lisa Daniel is joined on Word for Word by Danielle Scrimshaw. Danielle is a writer, historian and big fan of lighthouses. Her 2019 essay ‘Be Gay, Do Crime: Or, the... LEARN MORE The post Danielle Scrimshaw appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Daniel M. Lavery 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

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Lisa Daniel is joined by her guest Daniel M. Lavery. Daniel is an American author and editor. He is known for having co-founded the website The Toast, and written the books Texts... LEARN MORE The post Daniel M. Lavery appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Brad Guy 55:45

2+ y ago55:45

55:45

Lisa Daniel is joined by her guest Brad Guy. Brad’s life changed in ways he could never have imagined in 2013 when a parachute malfunction sent him plummeting 15,000 feet... LEARN MORE The post Brad Guy appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Michael Dalton 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word on JOY 94.9 and her guest is Michael Dalton. Born in the UK, Michael’s professional career began as a 10-year-old when he played the... LEARN MORE The post Michael Dalton appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Shane Gardner 55:49

2+ y ago55:49

55:49

Lisa Daniel is joined by her guest Shane Gardner. Born in the 1950s, Shane grew up in suburban Melbourne before moving to country Victoria in the late 1970s. Shane left... LEARN MORE The post Shane Gardner appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Laurence Billiet 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel is joined on Word for Word by Laurence Billiet. Laurence is a writer, producer and director whose documentary Freeman was the most watched documentary of 2020. She has... LEARN MORE The post Laurence Billiet appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Teresa Ma 55:46

2+ y ago55:46

55:46

Today’s guest on Word for Word is Teresa Ma. Teresa is of Chinese descent and emigrated to Australia with her parents and younger sister when she was 9. Teresa realised The post Teresa Ma appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Chris Orr 55:50

2+ y ago55:50

55:50

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word and her guest is Chris Orr. Chris is of European and Narungga decent. After studying art & design and graphic design at a tertiary... LEARN MORE The post Chris Orr appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Jasper Peach 55:46

2+ y ago55:46

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Today’s guest is Jasper Peach. Jasper is a Victorian based trans, non-binary and disabled writer. Jasper is passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dismantling of misplaced shame The post Jasper Peach appeared first on Word for Word.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities