Want access to this episode and others early? Join our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistoryIn this conversation, Destiny and Thomas discuss the movie 'The Imitation Game' and its portrayal of Alan Turing and Joan Clarke. They both express their disappointment with the film, highlighting its historical inaccuracies and problem…

But I'm a Cheerleader is the Cozy Queer Joy We All Need- In this episode, Destiny and Haylee discuss the 1999 cult classic film 'But I'm a Cheerleader'. They talk about the movie's cover and how it drew them in, the color palette and its significance in the storytelling, the satirical nature of the film, and its impactful social commentary on conve…

Delve into the untold stories of LGBTQ+ resistance and revolution! Get early access to each episode, behind the scenes content, and discounts by joining our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the fascinating intersection between LGBTQ+ activism and revolutionary movements in this epi…

Discover The REAL Cowboys of the Old West now! Join us as we discover the TRUE cowboy legacy of the Old West. Hollywood’s whitewashed image doesn’t really represent the history of who real cowboys were or what life was like then. In this episode, we discuss Hollywood’s myth and how it was created, the roots of cowboy culture, showcase 2SQTBIPOC cow…

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The Compton Cafeteria Riots! The riot that happened before Stonewall...Join our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory Today, we uncover a hidden gem of LGBTQ+ history as we explore The Compton Cafeteria Riots. This lesser-known uprising took place in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, three years before the famous Stonewall …

Did you know this history about disco? Join our Patreon Community ➡️https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this episode, we explore the impact of disco on LGBTQ+ rights and the evolving societal norms during the transformative 1970's. Disco was not just about dancing the night away; it was a revolutionary movement that gave a voice to those in …

The Unexpected Truth Behind Queer Coded Disney Villains | LGBTQ+ Representation in Media In this episode, we delve into the "queer coded villain" trope in Disney films and how it perpetuates harmful stereotypes. We discuss the impact of media representation on marginalized communities and encourage critical thinking about the messages these beloved…

From the early days of Hollywood to the present, the LGBTQ+ community has fought for representation and visibility on screen. In this audio only episode, we take a deep dive into the milestones and challenges of LGBTQ+ representation in TV and film. From the earliest portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in the silent film, "The Gay Brothers" to the incre…

Alan Turing and the LGBTQ+ Footprint in Science LGBTQ+ People in STEM that we look at in today's episode: Alan Turing, Mathematician, Computer Scientist and Cryptanalyst George Washington Carver, Chemist and Botanist Nergis Mavalvala, Astrophysicist Sally Ride, Astronaut Sir Francis Bacon, Philosopher, Historian, Lawyer and More -- CHAPTERS --00:00…

Frida Kahlo In honor of Disability Pride Month, we will be learning about one of my favorite artists and icons, Frida Kahlo. We will explore her life and the legacy she created across the globe in the 20th century. We will start out with a little bit of background about Disability Pride month, the intersections between the LGBTQ+ community and disa…

A Symbol is Woven: The Pride Flag In today’s episode, for the very last week of Pride Month, we are going to be learning about the Pride flag and how it came to be the symbol of a movement and one of the most recognized symbols in the world. We will discuss the creator of the flag, some of his background, the pride flags over time, and some of my o…

The Birth Of Pride In this episode, we will dive into the very first Pride Parades, when, where and how they took place, and how this celebration has evolved over time. I thought it would only be appropriate since it is Pride month and we can learn together the history of how this celebration came to be what it is today. [00:32] Introduction [01:51…

The Stonewall Inn: 53 Years Later In this episode, we are taking a look at The Stonewall Inn 53 years after The Stonewall Inn Uprising took place on June 28th, 1969. We talk about movements prior to the riots, what happened on the night of the uprising (and the 6 days after), and Stonewall's legacy today. Introduction [01:12] Prior to Stonewall [06…