79: Gay Bars of Yore

Hey Bessie, send us a text message!MATURE CONTENT WARNING. Hear ye, Hear ye, mga BadinggerZ! Thy coming of age tale shall not best be completeth without a noteworthy sojourn into the gay taverns of yore. Charmuz! Yun bang lehitimong gay bar na may mga lalaking walang saplot sa katawan maliban sa repleksyon ng mga ilaw dagitab at marubdob na umiindayog sa saliw ng kantang aydowanamisating.Pakinggan nyo ang pagbabalik-tanaw ng dalawang ex-pats ng kanilang wild experiences  sa mga gay bars kung saan sumibol ang drag culture ng Pilipinas through 'female impersonators' who, unfortunately then, only played second billing to the real stars of the show: the macho dancers. Salamat sa aming mga queer mentors and elders who introduced us to these experiences! Are gay bars a vanishing safe space in our colorful queer culture? Sagot! Music: Epidemic SoundPlaySoundLanguage: Tagalog, EnglishYou can watch Oliver on YouTube.Support the showThe Balut Kiki Project is an international award-winning podcast being the only Philippine winner so far at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards held in Singapore.Follow/subscribe and, review and rate us on Spotify, ApplePodcasts, Podchaser.  Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram . Advertise with us - Email: [email protected].  *Our podcast does not offer professional medical, sexual, or mental health advice. Our show aims to entertain and express truths about our personal experiences in dealing with issues we discuss. If  you are undergoing depression or having suicidal thoughts, please go to these links: NCMH (PH) or Find a Helpline (worldwide). It's okay to ask for help.