Best Nermer Nermer Network Podcasts (2025)

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Pizza Party with Suzy - H.A.G.S. 19:26

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4M ago19:26

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The month concludes with a pizza party for all 19 guests and for YOU, the listener. Today we are wrapping up and getting advice for the rest of the year, now that pride month is over. If you're new to the show, this is Exposing the Holes: exposing holes in stereotypes about the 2SLGBTQIA+ stereotypes and each episode features a guest or piece of me…

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Historical Media: Urania (1936) 41:38

4M ago41:38

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One last issue of Urania for the road (wiki link). This feminist journal was published from 1919 to 1940 and is composed of poems, news clippings, opinions, announcements, and letters related to the issue of a "sex binary" in science, society, and culture. I am so thankful I came across this journal and I think it is important to let queer history …

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Stonewall Riots feat. A Guest from 2020 43:50

4M ago43:50

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Make a donation to Wikipedia, ya friggin jagoff https://donate.wikimedia.org/ Tonight is the night for Asher O'Briant's Fred Rogers themed drag show. Here is the link for the event: https://www.carnegiestage.com/event-details-registration/wanda-b-meighnaybor-2025-06-28-19-30By Nermer Nermer Network

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Movie Review: Brokeback Fucking Mountain (2005) 26:57

4M ago26:57

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Brokeback Mountain has 17 letters and so does GAAAAAAAAAAAY. Coincidence? Today I'm reviewing the completely perfect (no notes) movie Brokeback Fucking Mountain (2005) by Ang Lee. If you haven't seen it, you should, if for no other reason than you should know what everyone is talking about. I don't have any other reviews or articles to link today b…

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Along for the Ride with 𝓢𝓸𝓻𝓻𝓮𝓵 27:15

4M ago27:15

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Today Sorrel tells tales about zines, community support, and harm reduction from the Pacific Northwest to Pittsburgh and back again. You can find them on Instagram @scissorxwitch if you have any questions about their zines or simply want to connect. The Auto Body Shop is on IG as @the.auto.body.shop and you can learn more about Prevention Point Pit…

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Witerature Wednesday: Gender Queer: A Memoir: Class with Cass 32:07

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Welcome to AP Exposing the Holes. Cass will be in charge of today's education, all about the highly banned book Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. They hold an English degree, which is useful for things like "read book for friend's podcast." Thanks for being here! The month is so close to being over. I've sweat through 3 shirts already today an…

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Dating, Romance, and Polycule Christmas with Mickey 24:56

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Pittsburgh's own Mickey is joining us today to talk about the basics of polyamory, what works and what doesn't, and answer some of the most pressing questions on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Here is a link for the book Polysecure by Jessica Fern. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that…

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Playing ★彡Hot or Not彡★ with Sarah 35:39

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Today Exposing the Holes consulted with 𝔖𝔞𝔯𝔞𝔥 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔰𝔥𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔞 to get some hot (or not) insights about a bunch of runway looks and fashion magazine photos. You can see all of the images discussed by viewing this collage Sarah made: https://imgur.com/a/yc7YKL5 Check out queer film events through Reel Q at ReelQ.org ! Some of the mentioned designers a…

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Historical Media: Urania (1930) 32:42

4M ago32:42

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Today's episode is another installment of the publication Urania (wiki link). It was a feminist journal published from 1919 to 1940 focused on providing evidence of equality between sexes by eradicating the binary sex system. I find it to be a startling presentation of concepts that are still considered radical in modern day projected onto stories …

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Creating Historical Media with Harrison Apple 32:44

5M ago32:44

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Harrison Apple joins the show today to discuss Pittsburgh Queer History and more. You can find them hosting trivia at Mary's on Wednesday, June 25th! Here are some of the people and places mentioned during the show: Susan Stryker https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Stryker Liz Kennedy https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Lapovsky_Kennedy Tam…

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Movie Review: Paris is Burning (1990) 19:17

5M ago19:17

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Sure, community is good, but have you tried watching a movie alone? Today I watched Paris is Burning (1990) by Jennie Livingston. It is as important as it is entertaining. Whether you've seen it before or it's still on your watch list, it's time for a viewing. About Paris... here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SqvD1-0odY Please con…

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TTRPGs & The Rule of Cool with Tobin 25:11

5M ago25:11

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Get out your D20 and put on your adventure shoes because today I am talking to Tobin about TTRPGs. You can find them on Instagram @dungeonsandjagoffs https://www.dungeonsndrafts.com/pittsburgh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirsty_Sword_Lesbians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_20 https://www.3blackhalflings.com/ https://dnddisability.itch.i…

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𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚡𝚢 with Olivia Devorah Tucker 28:43

5M ago28:43

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The force is with C-3PO's gay ass this pride season. I am talking to Olivia Devorah Tucker today ( https://talmudmagic.com/ ) about gay Star Wars characters, queer Star Wars subcultures, and Jabba the Hutt as transgender representation. We have a bunch of links today: Svara, a traditionally radical yeshiva: svara.org https://starwars.fandom.com/wik…

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Playing Softball with Sydney DuBose 28:16

5M ago28:16

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Thanks to Sydney DuBose for leaving the dugout to be on the show! You can find her on the home page of the Arcade Comedy Theater website, on her comedy Instagram @sydneydcomedy or see her right away this Friday, June 20th, at Glitterbox or later in the month on the 28th at Arcade. Sydney also shared the link to donate to the Out Foundation, which h…

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Warren Munroe, the 𝒮𝓉𝓊𝒹𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝐵𝑜𝒹𝓎 𝒫𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓃𝓉 of 𝙋.𝘽.𝙐. 28:14

5M ago28:14

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The school bell is ringing and we are talking to the Student Body President today, Warren Munroe! Listen to P.B.U. on Spotify and come see Warren at Blue Moon this Thursday. 🎀 You can find Warren on Instagram @warrendmunroe. This show is part of the Nermer Nermer Network, which has other audio shows listed at linktr.ee/nermernermer. There's a Feedb…

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Historical Media: Urania (1925) 35:43

5M ago35:43

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Today, another issue from the feminist journal Urania (wiki link, published from 1919-1940). I am so glad the Women’s Library at the London School of Economics published Urania online in 2023 so that a journal with a small circulation (aroud 250 copies) could reach new audiences in 2025. This week I am reading the double issue Nos. 51 & 52 , May-Au…

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The Ghost, Sabriel, and Victoria Ratliff 26:30

5M ago26:30

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This episode is for goth people without gender. Today I talked to friend of the show Mike about the book Sabriel and I also spoke to Victoria Ratliff from The White Lotus. Huge shout out to Xaz as the Ghost of Xmas Past. We have made it halfway through pride month. This episode resembles the inside of my mind. #society To find a No Kings Protest ne…

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Movie Review: I Saw the TV Glow (2024) 29:22

5M ago29:22

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🚨SPOILERS WITHIN🚨 Today I am talking to myself in a quiet room about the instant trans classic I Saw The TV Glow (2024) by Jane Schoenbrun. The other movies I plan to cover this month also have spoilers in-episode but since this one JUST came out, I want to make everyone is aware of their risk of engaging here. Here's the trailer for the movie, whi…

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half-bug-half-snack with Kestrel 29:06

5M ago29:06

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This episode is all about the whimsical video game Bugsnax (all about creatures who are half-bug half-snack) from Kestrel, an expert in Bugsnaxes. Heads up, this episode contains spoilers for the game. Here is the trailer for Bugsnax! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_RaA25SD80 Pittsburgh pride events can be found on the QBurgh calendar. If you're …

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Considering the 1998 Book 𝘾𝙪𝙣𝙩 with Mona Wiley 26:10

5M ago26:10

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Today I got to speak to Mona Wiley of Buzz Me In about Inga Muscio's 1998 book Cunt. It is available through Buzz Me In at https://buzzmeinstore.com/products/cunt-a-declaration-of-independence Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylv…

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(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ serious music ♥ (by v.v.itch) 41:47

5M ago41:47

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It's album release day and Serious is here to talk about their serious music, seriously. Get excited because the album is premiering RIGHT HERE on Exposing the Holes. You should also check out v.v.itch's other music on Spotify and check out the roleplaying game podcast Goodberry Pie, hosted by v.v.itch and her friend Shea. 𝕷𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖓 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖓𝖊𝖜 𝖆𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒: …

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Losing Followers with Carl the Cum King of Comedy 29:14

5M ago29:14

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Happy 6/9 to everyone who celebrates. I had a great catch-up with Carl the Cum King of Comedy, played by Erin Ross. If you want to watch a recording of Carl's show on the Hudson, you can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n17AZkUXy58?si=76n7Fx71H6DEDQA0 Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organizatio…

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Historical Media: Urania (1920) 35:15

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I am very pleased to share an issue of Urania (wiki link, published from 1919-1940), a feminist journal aimed at abolishing the gender binary. It is composed of poems, pieces of news, letters, and opinions about the importance (or non importance) of a person's assigned sex to their personalities and their lives. This week I am reading Issue No. 19,…

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None More Supportive Than A 🄱🅁🄸🄳🄶🄴 26:23

5M ago26:23

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The Andy Warhol bridge? Her name is actually Debra and she's here with some pride month messaging. She was graciously portrayed by Sara Kantner. Fuck the Allegheny River. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Transgender community of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Electronic donat…

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Movie Review: Tangerine (2015) 17:19

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Today it's just me, Suzy, speaking from the heart about the 2015 film Tangerine. Forgive me for jerking off Sean Baker for so long in this episode. I have a solo movie review coming every Friday in June so we can all make sure we're doing the required reading. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organiz…

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“I am weed” -Brother Comrade Delta-8 THCP 24:00

5M ago24:00

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420? Weed? Marijuana? Spencer's Gifts? Bong rip sound effect? Thanks a million to Gao Rowan for chatting with me as Comrade Delta THC Et Cetera today. You may or may not be able to find them at Curated Flame in Millvale. Today's anthem: Too High for the Supermarket https://youtu.be/fPYf7hcZ740 The one hit song by Iron Butterfly: https://youtu.be/UI…

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L Has Queer 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 Recommendations 33:02

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Today I am talking to the first of four Wednesday book experts, L! If you have any feedback about this epsiode, including if you have read or are going to read any of the books discussed, consider dropping a line using the Jotform set up for the 2025 Exposing the Holes year. You can read L's published stories at https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/8607…

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A Friend of Dorothy: Asher O'Briant 27:07

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Asher O'Briant disrupts the airwaves with history, trivia, and jokes and invites you all to join Wanda B. Meighnaybor on June 27th and June 28th at Carnegie Stage! And the book Suzy kept mentioning is Before We Were Trans by Kit Heyam. Please consider making a donation to SisTers PGH, a BLACK and TRANS-led nonprofit organization that serves the Tra…

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A Chance Meeting with Nosfagatu 32:09

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Today I am joined by the first guest of the season, legendary night life personality and Pittsburgh vampyre Nosfagatu. Thanks to Connor McCanlus for dropping him off at the studio and picking him up when we were done. For no reason at all, here is a link to the trailer for Nosferatu (2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulvWqYUM8k All events men…

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Is it June ᴀʟʀᴇᴀᴅʏ……….? 24:00

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WELCOME to the audio pride event you've been waiting for. This is Pittsburgh's own 2SLGBTQIA+ podcast, exposing the holes in stereotypes about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since 2024. It is by and for the queer people of Pittsburgh. This month has 30 episodes in the queue, one for every day of the month for maximum gay. Every episode is hosted by local…

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SWITCH: Piglet (2025) and Blood and Honey 2 (2024) 46:34

7M ago46:34

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A follow-up to an October episode, this week we watched the SEQUEL to Blood and Honey, as well as a remake (?) called Piglet. The Poohniverse is expanding and we are buckled up and ready to ride. Obviously, we used the Pickerwheel to determine which half of which movie we were each going to watch and we did the switch at home, since one of the movi…

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1,000 Packets of Lube 3:12

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Season 2 of Exposing the Holes is dropping for Pride Month 2025! A new episode is being released EVERY DAY IN JUNE. Except, there's a catch. The podcast won't be complete until Pittsburgh... uses... 1,000 packets of lube? There's gotta be more information in this trailer.By Nermer Nermer Network

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LIVE SWITCH: The Monkey (2025) and Last Breath (2025) 58:32

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On a Tuesday night in March... Alexis and Suzy sneak around the movie theater to watch halves of movies they purchased tickets for... this movie-ruining experience is better known as The Ole Switcheroo! This week we went to the ole AMC, saw Nicole Kidman step in a puddle, and then watched two halves of brand new movies The Monkey and Last Breath. T…

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3-10-25: We’wha 11:37

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Continuing to survive by preaching into the void. This week's episode is dedicated to well-known Zuni Ihamana We'wha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We%27wha As always, please check out the stories put out by Erin Reed and her staff at https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links for other shows on this podcast network: linktr.ee/nermernermer Resource: "…

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3-3-25: Hunter Schafer 21:23

8M ago21:23

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This week I tried to go to my passport appointment (again). The episode is dedicated to actress and recent passport recipient Hunter Schafer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Schafer In this episode I have multiple references to Erin Reed's Sustack, available here: https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links for other shows on this podcast network:…

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2-24-25: Reed Erickson 19:25

8M ago19:25

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I drank a lot of coffee this week and ended up on several tangents (for example: gender abolition is key to survival). This episode is dedicated to trans philantropist Reed Erickson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_Erickson. I get a lot of information from transgender journalist Erin Reed at https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links for other shows…

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50/50: We Bought a Zoo (2011) 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

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This week, Suzy and Alexis spun the Picker Wheel to determine which half to watch of the 2011 film We Bought A Zoo starring Matt Damon, ScarJo, John Michael Higgins, and That Other Guy. We would love to see you over on the PATREON and here's the LinkTree for the whole tree of links.By Nermer Nermer Network

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2-17-25: Sam Nordquist 18:38

9M ago18:38

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This week I stayed off the internet until I heard about the Killing of Sam Nordquist. For important national updates about transgender issues, see Erin Reed's writings: https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links for other shows on this podcast network: linktr.ee/nermernermer Say thanks to research volunteers by donating to Wikipedia. Resource: "Trans …

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2-10-25: Lia Thomas 32:47

9M ago32:47

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This week I talk a bit about sex segregated sports, LGBTQ+ community priorities, and people who influenced my transition. This episode is dedicated to American swimmer Lia Thomas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lia_Thomas History of sex segregation in sports and why it’s time to get rid of it (article link). Please consider donating to Wikipedia bec…

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EYES/EARS: Saw III (2006) 50:37

9M ago50:37

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Alexis and Suzy are hitting you with another installment of the Saw franchise with Saw III (find the first two in the feed). Is it still torture porn when one person is listening and the other is watching? We'll let you know. As always, the coin flip was determined by the Picker Wheel. This week on our Patreon, you can hear an episode about our vis…

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2-3-25: Lou Sullivan 46:22

9M ago46:22

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I am attempting to focus on projects and stay positive, even though it feels impossible and wrong. This episode is dedicated to revolutionary trans man Lou Sullivan, who I first learned about from the 2024 queer film circuit with the movie Desire Lines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Sullivan For important national updates about transgender issu…

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1-27-25: Thomas Baty 21:54

9M ago21:54

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The first week of executive orders kicked my ass but I got stuff done by (mostly) staying off social media. This episode is dedicated to a non-binary/genderfluid person born in 1869: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Baty I am also excited to share the publication Thomas Baty worked on that spoke out against the gender binary called Urania. It w…

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50/50: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) 1:12:51

10M ago1:12:51

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Happy New Year from The Ole Switcheroo crew. This week we each watched half of the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance, as determined by a Picker Wheel full of movies released in the year 2000. This movie happens to be one of the primary examples of an American cinema trope called the Magical Negro. Join in for fun at Patreon.com/nermernermer (there's…

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1-20-25: Nikkie de Jager 31:45

10M ago31:45

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I watched the inauguration and burst into a poof of smoke when what's-his-face announced that non-binary people don't exist. This episode is dedicated to a make-up influencer known as NikkieTutorials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikkie_de_Jager For important national updates about transgender issues, see Erin Reed's writings: https://www.erininth…

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1-13-25: Lucy Hicks Anderson 25:02

10M ago25:02

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This week I did a bit of doom scrolling and emailing with South Carolina representatives. This episode is dedicated to a trans socialite born in the 1880s, Lucy Hicks Anderson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Hicks_Anderson For important national updates about transgender issues, see Erin Reed's writings: https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links …

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50/50: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) 1:04:24

10M ago1:04:24

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The Picker Wheel speaks: Suzy and Alexis each watched half of Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody. Friend of the show Isabel joins after seeing the whole movie (how strange). Isabel and others are patrons at Patreon.com/nermernermer - you should click around even if you aren't planning to sign up today ;) Linktr.ee/nermernermer…

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1-6-25: Aleshia Brevard 18:08

10M ago18:08

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Feeling melancholy in the valley between the election and the inauguration. This episode is dedicated to author/actress/model Aleshia Brevard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleshia_Brevard Trans journalism: https://www.erininthemorning.com/ Links for other shows on this podcast network: linktr.ee/nermernermer Create your own podcast: https://creato…

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HOLIDAY SWITCH PART 2: Holiday in Santa Fe (2021) 39:14

10M ago39:14

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IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE and this post was available early to patrons at Patreon.com/nermernermer This episode is about the Lifetime movie Holiday in Santa Fe and it is part 2 of the holiday episode. Be sure to check out part 1 (about Mistletoe in Montana) in your podcast feed first. Need other links for the show? Linktr.ee/nermernermer…

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12-23-24: Rachel See 11:20

10M ago11:20

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I touch briefly on transgender employment statistics in this episode so I decided to dedicate this one to Rachel See, a woman who transitioned while employed at the NLRB and was the Board President for the National Center for Transgender Equality for 5 years. She is the first person I've dedicated an episode to who does not have a Wikipedia page, t…

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HOLIDAY SWITCH PART 1: Mistletoe in Montana (2021) 46:08

11M ago46:08

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This week we switched two incredible Lifetime movies: Mistletoe in Montana (2021) and Holiday in Santa Fe (2021), starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez respectively. The episode is split into two parts, but Patrons get both parts right away at Patreon.com/nermernermer. If you need to make any hard decisions this holiday season, consider going …