Best Queer Podcasts For All Our Rainbow Communities Podcasts (2025)

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‘On Swift Horses’ with special guest Daniel Minahan + Tilde @ ACMI 52:57

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For this Out Takes, we reviewed ‘On Swift Horses’ which is screening now exclusively in Melbourne at Cinema Nova. Director Daniel Minahan’s queer period romance stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle. Set in the 1950’s, it tells the story of Muriel and her husband, Lee, who begin a new life together after h…

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Up To Date: Video game adaptation updates 54:41

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Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest video game adaptation updates and other gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Video game adaptation updates appeared first on Checkpoint.…

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Beyonce, Tom Brady, 50 Cent and More! 10:00

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Calling all L.A. insiders and curious minds — Peter Reynolds is back with Hollywood’s latest! Whether it’s what’s trending or what’s already toast, stay tuned for this week’s best and worst, including: Beyonce had some of her unreleased music and other proprietary items stolen from a rental car in Atlanta, Tom Brady’s rep denied a report that claim…

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Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Gabrielle de Vietri, MLC, The Greens, Richmond; What’s Happening in Parliament of Victoria? 14:46

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Macca and Aiv talk to Aiv’s colleague, Gabrielle de Vietri, MLC, The Greens, Richmond; What’s Happening in Parliament of Victoria? Prior to entering Parliament, Gabrielle was the Mayor of Yarra, a contemporary artist and an activist. In the face of ecological collapse and growing inequality, Gabrielle was prompted to run for parliament to contribut…

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Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Nikki Amelia NAB, Combating Online and Financial Scams. 12:59

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Macca and Aiv are joined live in the studio by Nikki Amelia from National Australia Bank, as they discuss online and financial scams and how people can protect themselves online. The post Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Nikki Amelia NAB, Combating Online and Financial Scams. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

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Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Georgie Purcell, MLC, Northern Victoria, Animal Justice Party; Drug Law Reform, Greyhound Racing Reforms. 25:51

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Macca and Aiv talk to Georgie Purcell, MLC, Northern Victoria, Animal Justice Party Georgie Purcell is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Northern Victoria Region for the Animal Justice Party, elected in 2022 at just 30 y/o. Prior to entering Parliament, she worked in communications, advocacy, and policy — and has a str…

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Saturday 19th, July, 2025; Helen Trinca, New Book: Looking for Elizabeth: The Life of Elizabeth Harrower 16:45

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Aiv and Macca are joined live on-air by Journalist and Author, Heken Trinca. Helen’s biography of Madeleine St John was co-winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Non-fiction in 2014. As a journalist, she has held senior positions at The Australian, including deputy editor, managing editor, European correspondent and editor of The Weekend Australi…

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Saturday 19th, July, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation: Segal report, USA-Taiwan-China relations, Credit Card Surcharges… 30:33

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This week on Sat Mag, Macca is joined by first time co-host, Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro, their first guest live on air is Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief of the Conversation as they discuss Segal report, USA-Taiwan-China relations, Credit card surcharges, Torres Strait Sovereignty and so much more. The post Saturday 19th, Jul…

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199 – Bare Necessities – A Decade of ADAM 51:38

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This week on Hide and Seek, we’re stripping things back with Ben, the creator of Adam — Melbourne’s long-running nude event for queer men. We dive into its origins, the community it’s built over a decade, and the delicate dance between social nudity, sexuality, and self-acceptance. Plus, unforgettable stories, cheeky moments, and what’s next for th…

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HIV Futures 11 38:42

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HIV Futures is the largest and longest-running study of people living with HIV in Australia. Running since 1997, the study undertakes periodic surveys of Australians living with HIV. Dr Thomas Norman joins us to discuss the study, what it aims to accomplish, some of the findings in previous years, and why people living with HIV should consider taki…

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Checkpoint Trivia 2025 (11th anniversary special) 56:01

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Join Luke, Elliot, and the rest of the team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate Checkpoint’s 11th birthday by doing a gaming trivia. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Checkpoint Trivia 2025 (11th anniversary special) appeared first on Checkpoint.…

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Domini Forster – Show #357 (part 2), 6 July 2025 50:11

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After playing new songs from Gordi and Dog Trumpet, Katie welcomes Narrm-based singer-songwriter Domini Forster to JOY to chat about the healing power of music and how it helps with mental health challenges; Domini’s exquisite new album, The Lonely; her musical and spiritual connections with celebrated Australian artist Lior; and more. Domini also …

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NAIDOC Week 2025 – Show #357 (part 1), 6 July 2025 49:12

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Australia’s annual NAIDOC Week – known by many First Nations people as ‘Mob Christmas’ – celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Katie marks it every year with an hour of music by First Nations artists. This year’s songs have all been recently released, and they tell stories about the Menin…

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QNN – News and Sport Bulletin No 29, 2025 2:38

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QNN provides communities across the country with the latest in local, national and international LGBTQIA+ news: Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies, High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws, Beloved poet and spoken word artist Andrea Gibson dies at 49, AFL p…

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A Nice Indian Boy with special guests Karan Soni and Roshan Sethi / Too Much 50:56

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For this Out Takes, we turned the spotlight on to a new gay romantic comedy that follows a gay Indian man who both dreams of – and fears – the big Indian wedding of their dreams with the love of his life and his journey to get there with Jonathan Groff by his side, plus we welcomed back the creative force behind ‘Girls’ who has teamed up with one o…

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Up To Date: 2025 Gayming Awards 54:13

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Join Luke, Elliot, and the rest of the team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the 2025 Gayming Awards. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: 2025 Gayming Awards appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB

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Saturday, 12th July, 2025:Neil Pharaoh, Co-Founder TANCK: Cost of living crisis and International Politics Update 29:53

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Is the AUKUS agreement under threat from Trump? Could AUKUS force Australia into an armed conflict with China if the USA goes to war with China? Is the government doing enough to protect Jewish students in Australian Universities? Is the Reserve Bank being too cautious in holding the interest rate at its current rate? Inflation is still causing cos…

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Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Paul Briggs, Yorta Yorta leader, Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University, NAIDOC Week. 10:16

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Macca, Paul and John talk to Paul Briggs, a Yorta Yorta leader, been awarded who has been recently, honorary doctorate by La Trobe University, for his lifelong dedication to Indigenous empowerment and social justice, particularly in northern Victoria. The award was presented during a NAIDOC Week ceremony, recognizing his significant contributions t…

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Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, John and Paul: International Diplomacy: Australia VS Trump; Why no LBTIQA+ Envoy? 25:33

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Why doesn’t Australia have a minister or a parliamentary secretary for equality? Why do we an anti-Islam envoy and antisemitism envoy but no Queer or LGBTIQA+ Envoy? What does diplomatic language actually mean? Macca, Paul and John tackle these issues and so much more… The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca, John and Paul: In…

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Saturday 21st June, 2025: Angus Crowther – Tanck-Co-Founder + Executive Director-Government Update 14:43

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Macca and Paul talk to Angus Crowther – Tanck-Co-Founder + Executive Director-Government, as they discuss Trump’s AUKUS review, Federal Politics issues and what’s happening with John Pesutto and the state Liberal Opposition. A co-founding Director of Tanck, Angus brings with him a significant understanding of the political process and executive fun…

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Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Nina Taylor, MP Albert Park, LGBTQIA grants, Minus 18 Ball- Sigrid Thornton New Play-Mother Play coming out after 60 24:59

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John, Paul and Macca talk to Nina Taylor, MP Albert Park, LGBTQIA grants, Minus 18 Ball- Sigrid Thornton New Play-Mother Play coming out after 60 Nina was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022, and is the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. She previously served as a member of the Legislative Council from 2018-22, where she held t…

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Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. 8:40

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Our first guest this week is the newly elected Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. Sarah Witty is a foster parent of ten years, a Richmond... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th July, 2025: Sarah Witty, Federal ALP, Melbourne: Anti-homophobia. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.…

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Kelly Clarkson, Chappell Roan, Squid Game USA and More! 10:00

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Calling all L.A. insiders and curious minds — Peter Reynolds is back with Hollywood’s latest! Whether it’s what’s trending or what’s already toast, stay tuned for this week’s best and worst, including: Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency opening weekend shows just 90 minutes before she was set to hit the stage, Chappell Roan had an int…

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198 – Consent is Sexy 52:43

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This week on Hide and Seek, Tim and Jon unpack the complex world of consent in queer sex, kink and play. From defining enthusiastic consent to navigating blurred lines around substances and power dynamics, they explore how we can build a culture of care, accountability and pleasure. Warning: This episode features a trigger warning regarding the iss…

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Birthing Belonging 27:56

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We speak with Becky about Birthing Belonging, which offers inclusive and accessible childbirth and early parenting education for LGBTQIA+ families through their Rainbow Kin sessions. These sessions explore Inclusive Childbirth Education covering labour preparation, birth options, navigating the healthcare system, and creating affirming birth plans …

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Q2 2025 Video Game Roundup 56:01

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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, as they recap Q2 2025’s top video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Q2 2025 Video Game Roundup appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB

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QNN – News and Sport Bulletin No 28, 2025 2:18

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QNN provides communities across the country with the latest in local, national and international LGBTQIA+ news: More than 100 trans inmates ‘missing and presumed dead’ after Israeli strike on Iranian prison, Supreme Court in US to take up state bans on trans student athletes, Adelaide Film Festival to partner with Pride Foundation Australia to deve…

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The original hippies – Show #356 (part 2), 29 June 2025 53:20

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As one of her listeners says in a message, Katie offers a ‘warm musical hug’ with this hour of tunes. All of them are by Australian artists, and the themes of the songs include living a simple life on the land, why artists write songs, figuring out who you are in your twenties, and the love of home. Here is the playlist: Big Thoughts (From the Gard…

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Some things distinct and some things whole – Show #356 (part 1), 29 June 2025 52:49

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It’s a cold winter morning in Melbourne, but Katie keeps her listeners warm with fresh new songs by past guests of the show David Bridie, Jenny Mitchell and Little Green plus talented artists out of Stanthorpe (Queensland), Narrm/Melbourne, Margaret River (Western Australia), Aotearoa/New Zealand, and London. Here is the playlist: Loose Change – Ni…

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Odd Fish, Here Comes The Dykes and NAIDOC Week 2025 54:32

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For this program, we started off by welcoming back the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival this July and August which once again presents the best new cinema from the Nordic region . One highlight in the program that we were excited to review was ‘Odd Fish’, a tale of dreams, identity, and acceptance. This feel-good film follows childhood f…

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Up To Date: Troubles in Microsoft 51:55

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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the recent shakeups at Microsoft. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Troubles in Microsoft appeared first on Checkpoint.By JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB