Queering the District Podcast
by Abby and Ellie Stuckrath, Julia Hay, Andrew Widman, and Madalyn Reagan
Queering the District Podcast explores the role, history, and stories “third places” have held across time for the Queer community in Washington, D.C. Join us as we journey as far back as the 19th century and make our way back to the present day to see how various types of Queer “third places,” such as bars, parks, houses, and more, have evolved over time. Each season will focus on one “type” of “third place,” with season one focused on bars. You’ll hear from Queer elders, academic experts, and even that one drunk friend leaving a voicemail in their favorite bar as they share the stories of Queer folks who have and continue to gather in defiance, solidarity, and celebration across the District. Learn more at queeringthedistrictpodcast.com.
Episodes
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S2, E4: coming undone together - queer house parties
Welcome back to episode four! We’re halfway through the season. We hope you’ve loved learning about 70s Queer activist housing collectives, poetry and writing salons, and ballroom houses so far this season. If you haven’t listened to those episodes yet, no worries, baby! While we intended for the...
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S2, E3: sister you turnt it tonight - ballroom houses
Welcome back for episode three! We hope y’all enjoyed learning about Queer writing and poetry salons last week. If you haven’t listened to episode one or two yet, no worries, baby! While we intended for the podcast to be listened to in the order we release it, this season’s episodes aren't in...
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S2, E2: be bop bing - queer poetry and writing salons
Welcome back to episode two of season two! While we placed these episodes in an order that we think will make for the best listening experience, it isn’t essential that you listen to every one in order. However, if you want more information on what you can expect this season as a whole, we...
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S2, E1: are you a homosexual? - 70s queer activist housing collectives
Alrighty everyone, we’re back with season two. Thank you so much for all your patience! For folks who listened to season one, welcome back. For those that are new, we’re Queering the District Podcast, where we dive into the history of Queer third places in Washington, D.C. Each season is focused…
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Season Two Trailer: Queer Homes
This season, we'll be looking into "homes" as a third place. now, we know that third places are typically spaces that exist outside your home, but for Queer folks, public spaces haven’t always been an option for as a safe place to gather. While Queer bars and other public spaces have served as...
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bonus episode: turning the page - a live podcasting event
Hey baby, long time no talk. We’re back with a bonus episode from our second live podcasting event, Turning the Page. We partnered with Little District Books, D.C.’s resident all-Queer bookstore, to share the history of Queer bookstores in the District. Featuring Susan, a former assistant manager...
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bonus episode: gays and graves - a live podcasting event
Hey baby, long time no talk. We’re back with a bonus episode from our first live podcasting event in October, Gays and Graves. We partnered with the Congressional Cemetery, which is home to what is affectionately known as the gay corner, a plot where iconic Queer individuals and Queer D.C....
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S1, E10: after hours with frankie witzenburg
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, here. Welcome to our final episode of the season! After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for...
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S1, E9: just the beginning
Welcome to our final historical episode! We’re picking up right where we left off last historical episode, in the mid 2000s with the closing of many beloved Queer spaces in Southeast and new bars trying to fill the gaps left behind by the spaces lost. This episode will journey from the mid-2000s…
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S1, E8: after hours with eboné bell
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel. After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for their hottest gossip and wise advice. This…
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S1, E7: no stage too small
We’re picking up right where we left off last historical episode, in the late 80s and early 90s, with increased visibility of the Queer community creating more spaces and events centered around Queer joy, especially amongst the AIDS/HIV epidemic. This episode will journey from the late 80s to the...
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S1, E6: after hours with donnell robinson/ella fitzgerald
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, here. After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for their hottest gossip and wise advice. This...
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S1, E5: an ode to the children
We’re picking up right where we left off last historical episode, with the first cases of AIDS/HIV and the impact felt far and wide across the Queer community. This episode will journey from the 80s to the 90s, featuring AIDS/HIV activism in bars, video DJs, legendary balls, and more! Join us…
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S1, E4: after hours with john eddy
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, here. After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for their hottest gossip and wise advice. This...
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S1, E3: no place like home
We’re picking up right where we left off last historical episode, with John Eddy searching for a space for the Metropolitan Capitolites’ first bar. This episode will journey from the 70s to the 80s, where Queer visibility is increasing across the city. Featuring gays lining up in public to dance,...
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S1, E2: after hours with rayceen pendarvis
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, here. After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for their hottest gossip and wise advice. This...
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S1, E1: xoxo ladd forrester
Journey with us from prohibition to the late ‘60s, as we explore how Queer bars have shaped and influenced Queer community in D.C. Featuring Odessa Madre (aka the Lady Al Capone), Black Broadway, the Lavender Scare, the longest-running Black Queer bar in the district, journal entries from Ladd...
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Season One Trailer: Queer Bars
There are so many bars that have contributed to building and creating Queer community in DC. Step back in time to the era of Prohibition and journey through the decades to today, as we share the stories of how bars became the beating heart of the Queer life. Find a transcript for the trailer…
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About this show
Queering the District Podcast explores the role, history, and stories “third places” have held across time for the Queer community in Washington, D.C. Join us as we journey as far back as the 19th century and make our way back to the present day to see how various types of Queer “third places,” such as bars, parks, houses, and more, have evolved over time.
Each season will focus on one “type” of “third place,” with season one focused on bars. You’ll hear from Queer elders, academic experts, and even that one drunk friend leaving a voicemail in their favorite bar as they share the stories of Queer folks who have and continue to gather in defiance, solidarity, and celebration across the District.
Learn more at queeringthedistrictpodcast.com.
Hosted by
Abby and Ellie Stuckrath, Julia Hay, Andrew Widman, and Madalyn Reagan