13. Six Degrees of Virginia Woolf Pt. 1: Vita & Virginia

Gretchen and Leigh are pleased to announce their very first special guest to History is Gay, Dan Arndt of Write to Survive Podcast and The Fandomentals, to talk about Virginia Woolf and Vita-Sackville-West. This episode has everything: modernism, gay love letters, dramatic queers, queers with mommy issues, and a truly cinematic adventures. Join us for Part 1 of an ongoing series. 2:05 – Introduction 5:40– Socio-Historical Context: Modernism 15:20– A Note About Language: The Terms Lesbian and Bisexual 19:15– Who were they and why do we think they're gay? 21:23 – 22:08 CONTENT WARNING: Mention of childhood sexual abuse 1:08:39– Fun Segment: Word of the Week: Oysters 1:20:15–1:20:47 CONTENT WARNING: Mention of suicide 1:22:10– Fun Segment: Pop Culture Tie-In 1:25:08– How Gay were They? 1:29:30– Closing and Where to Find us Online   Want to listen to Leigh guest on the Ignorance Conscious podcast for their LGBTQAAIP+ Media Representation Panel? Go for it! Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special minisodes, and more! You can also get awesome History is Gay merch at our brand new store! Find our full list of sources and bonus content at www.historyisgaypodcast.com. Get at us on twitter @historyisgaypod, tumblr at historyisgaypodcast, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to rate and review so more folks can see the show!