Episodes
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NEW EPISODE: 2021 catch up, It's A Sin & Drag Race Down Under
We’re back for one night only, and we’ve missed you! Today we discuss changes to laws concerning conversion practises and blood donation for queer people in Melbourne, Biden’s lifting of the transgender military ban in the US, the importance of chosen family throughout It’s A Sin and of course……
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Best of: Our mums on raising queer children
In this very special episode we’re joined by Tom’s mum Rose and Mykiii’s mum Effie to chat about the ups and downs of raising a queer child, how they dealt with prejudice against their children and the way they've been impacted by inspiring queer people in their own lives. This is the final…
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After Show: Tom of Finland & the queer legacy of Glee
In this week's episode we discuss the tragic passing of Naya Rivera, the so-called "Glee curse" and the show's lasting queer legacy (first published July 18, 2020). We also discuss the legacy of iconique queer artist Tom of Finland, in celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday (first...
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After Show: Midsumma Carnival & homophobic celebrities
This week we're joined by Leni and Brendy from the podcast Word of the Gay to discuss our favourite homophobes (first published August 24, 2019). We spill about how we spent the gayest day of the year: Midsumma Carnival (first published January 25, 2020). The Gays Are Revolting went on an...
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Bonus: Hunting Seasons *spoiler free* review of It's A Sin
Join Paul, Damask and Brod from fellow Lipp Media shows Hunting Seasons & the Swapcast Podcast as they give a spoiler-free review of Russell T Davies' cultural smash It's A Sin. It's A Sin is an incredibly moving account of the arrival of AIDS in the U.K. in the 1980's, currently streaming on Stan.
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After Show: 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots & social classes in the queer community
We celebrated our 50th episode with a discussion in our After Show of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson (first published June 15, 2019). We then discuss class divisions in the queer community, including the North/South divide in Melbourne and the...
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After Show: Christian influence in Australian politics & corporate sponsorship at Pride
In this week’s After Show we dissect the A*tralian C*ristian L*bby’s influence over our conservative political parties and their stance on LGBT+ equality (first published July 13, 2019). We also discuss pride as a vehicle for queer visibility and how brands interact with LGBT+ consumers (first...
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After Show: Gay language guessing game with our mums & are we more than friends?
In this week's After Show our mum’s try to define some quintessential queer words like Slay, PrEP, Sounding & Bio-Queen with many, many lols (first published July 20, 2019). We also discuss sexual intentions and the fine line between friendship and something a little sexier (first published June...
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After Show: Gay beats & more from Talking Poofy!
This week we dive into the history and importance of gay beats with special guest host Thomas Wilson-White (first published August 17, 2019). We’re then joined by Talking Poofy’s Adam Richard, Scott Brennan and Toby Sullivan to give their opinions on topics they’ve missed since their show…
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Best of: Embracing sexuality as a person of faith with Pastor Alex Pittaway
In this week's throwback we’re joined by Pastor Alex Pittaway from Metropolitan Community Church Brisbane to chat about embracing his sexuality as a man of faith, his first time at a gay bar (#clergychasers), and Hillsong's link to ScoMo’s dangerous Pentecostal views. The Gays Are Revolting went…
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After Show: RuPaul's Drag Race gabfest
In this week's After Show we dive into the Season 11 finale of Drag Race: what we liked, what we didn't, Yvie's head dress, Reddit rumours, producer meddling, All Stars 5, reveals, reveals and more reveal (first published June 9, 2019). We then skip over the pond to dissect RuPaul's Drag Race UK...
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After Show: Relationship roles & drag music with Karen From Finance
In this week’s After Show we chat about how pre-determined roles play out in romantic relationships (first published July 6, 2019), and we're joined by Karen From Finance to discuss the music careers of Drag Race queens (first published August 10, 2019). The Gays Are Revolting went on an…
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After Show: Intimacy & Ro Allen on religious freedoms
In this week's After Show the boys get all kinds of vulnerable discussing intimacy in all its forms (first published August 31, 2019). We're then joined by Ro Allen, Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality, to chat about the (still pending!) religious freedoms bill and the Israel Folau…
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After Show: Sex on the first date & Jo Hirst on her book The Gender Fairy
In this week's After Show we discuss heteronormative sex on the first date standards, or in Tom’s case, sex before the first date (first published September 14, 2019). We then interview author Jo Hirst. Inspired by her own experiences as a mother to a transgender child, Jo Hirst wrote The Gender...
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Best of: LGBT+ elder Andrew Rogers on ageing & mental health
One of our favourite interviews was with Andrew Rogers, an LGBT+ elder and self described quiet activist who we chat with about ageing and ageism, the Coming Back Out Ball, multi-generational families and mental health. We go on to chat about making friends as adults, Netflix's Dumplin' and Lord...
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After Show: World AIDS Day & violence against the trans community
In this week's After Show we discuss the epidemic of violence against the trans community (first published August 3, 2019). We also celebrate World Aids Day with a roundup of the latest HIV related news, including the opening of a world-first sperm bank in New Zealand and long wait times...
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After Show: Haemorrhoids & messy meet-and-greet gays
In this week’s After Show Lord Thomas discusses his experience getting haemorrhoids - pray for his anus (first published October 26. 2019). We also discuss men’s behaviour towards their favourite pop stars at meet-and-greets (first published November 9, 2019). The Gays Are Revolting went on an...
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After Show: Embracing gay stereotypes & villain edits on Drag Race
In this week's After Show we discuss embracing gay stereotypes as proud markers of self-identity (first published November 16, 2019). We also discuss our predictions for All Stars 5, how queens of colour experience a villain edit and our top picks from Canada's Drag Race (first published July 4,...
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After Show: Bi-erasure & volunteering in the queer community (live in Sydney & Melbourne)
This week's After Show is our live show Q&A from our Melbourne and Sydney 2020 live shows. In Melbourne, we discuss queer refugees with guest Dennis Altman, volunteering for the queer community, traveling in South East Asia as a queer person, bi-erasure and whether we’ve ever masturbated with…
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After Show: First loves & enforcing gender on children
In this week's After Show we discuss gender-neutral kids toys and enforced gender norms on children (first published November 30, 2019). We're also joined by queer writers Rebecca Shaw and Will Kostakis to discuss our first loves (first published September 7, 2019). The Gays Are Revolting went on...
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After Show: Bottom stereotypes & is 'twink' a slur?
In this week's After Show we take a flying leap into toy use for bottoms, and how sexual positions inform our personalities (first published December 14, 2020). We also discuss how twinks are perceived in modern-day queer culture (first published December 21, 2020). The Gays Are Revolting went on...
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After Show: Jerking off to comics & social media hate speech
In this week's After Show we discuss the legacy of iconique queer artist Tom of Finland, in celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday (first published May 23rd, 2020). We also discuss Facebook's hate speech dilemma and the fall out of the Stop Hate For Profit campaign (first…
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Lipp Selects: Transdemic
New to Lipp, Transdemic is a four-part series documenting trans and gender diverse experiences of the global pandemic, COVID-19. Take a listen to episode one on healthcare and disability, and be sure to subscribe to Transdemic wherever you listen to us.
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Best Of: Sex on premises with Shane Gardner from Wet on Wellington
In one of our most downloaded episodes, we interview Shane Gardner, general manager of Melbourne’s iconic sauna Wet on Wellington. He chats to us about the building’s history in Collingwood, the darker sides of running (multiple!) sex on premises venues, and his own personal coming out at forty...
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After Show: Queer wellness & drunk sex
In this week’s After Show we discuss the privileged nature of the self-care movement and ways to approach self-care as a queer person (first published March 18, 2020). We also weigh up the benefits of drunk sex vs. sober sex (first published February 8, 2020). The Gays Are Revolting went on an...
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After Show: Avoiding an ex & prostate cancer
In this week's collection of After Shows we discuss instances of bumping into exes (first published March 14, 2020) and the impact of prostate cancer on queers with prostates (first published June 27, 2020). The Gays Are Revolting went on an indefinite hiatus in August 2020. Keep up to date with...
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Lipp Selects: Excuse Me, I Have Something To Say
Excuse Me, I Have Something To Say is a new show to Lipp Media. Join host Shaun Phillip Naylor as he attempts to better understand the human experience. From feminism to queer representation, dealing with grief to embracing identity, Shaun creates a safe space to have conversations with both...
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After Show: Body image in lockdown & 'which gay son' with Kyle's family
In this week’s set of After Shows we revisit the topic of body positivity (including how that’s changed in isolation) and our connection to the body positive movement at large (originally published April 11, 2020). Kyle's mum Patrizia and brother Ty also play a game of 'which gay son' (originally...
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After Show: Zoom sex parties & gay bars post-COVID
In this week's collection of After Shows we discuss our queer spaces post-COVID 19, including the harsh reality of running a 'gay bar' prior to COVID, and what we'd like to see in our spaces once they reopen (this episode was first released June 6 2020, right before Melbourne's second lockdown).…
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After Show: Dr George answers listener questions & decriminalising sex work in Victoria with Dylan O'Hara
In this week's After Show collection Dr George answers your questions on managing OCD symptoms, sex therapy, PrEP for trans and gender diverse people and more (first released 25 July 2020). We're also joined by Dylan O'Hara from Vixen Collective to discuss the fight to decriminalise sex work in...
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A post-Trump United States & homophobic language in sport with academic Erik Denison (our final episode!)
And just like that - it's our final episode! 2020's been a fiery pile of shit, but when they go low? We go high, baby. So, in an effort to provide some hope in this new topsy turvy world, we discuss Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris' political voting record on issues that matter…
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Living through the AIDS crisis with Debra McDougall
It’s episode 100! And we’ve saved one of our best until last. In this episode, Tom interviews his good friend Debra McDougall. As a self proclaimed ‘fag hag’ living in San Fransisco throughout the ’70s, ’80s and ‘90s, Debra talks about the death of her close friend to AIDS, having to travel to...
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The fall of Ellen DeGeneres & naked camp with Curt Mason
This week we’re joined by Curt Mason from Naked Man, a community organisation creating fun and inclusive workshops, retreats and camps, all done in the nude. He talks us through how his camps run, the psychology around consent and re-learning how to connect with your body through masterbation. We...
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Celebrating your body & disability inclusion with Erin Kyan
In this episode we bring you an exceptional conversation with trans artist, poet, zine-maker and podcast-producer Erin Kyan, who chats to us about the experience of dating as a disabled person, how he continues to celebrate his body despite societal expectations, and how local queer nightlife...
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Mask 4 Mask with Dr. George & queer legal services with lawyer Sam Elkin
This week we’re joined by community lawyer Sam Elkin to discuss Victoria's first LGBTIQ legal service, how our queerness intersects with the law, and the various ways queer, trans and gender diverse people can still be discriminated against within employment and housing. Dr. George is also back…
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Over-sexualisation of gay men & the Tasty nightclub raid with Gavin Campbell
To discuss what many refer to as Melbourne’s Stonewall, today we’re joined by creator of queer nightclub 'Tasty' Gavin Campbell to talk through the infamous police raid that occurred in his club in 1994, and the class action lawsuit against Victoria Police that resulted. We also discuss...
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Coronavirus conspiracies & compulsive sexual behaviour with psychologist Marcus Squirrell
This week we’re joined by queer psychologist Dr. Marcus Squirrell to discuss compulsive sexual behaviour, including its links to internalised homophobia and more frequent encounters of cheating, as well as how shame is experienced by people dealing with sexual compulsions during the pandemic. We...
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A gay man's guide to life & new queer films with Paul Mizzi from The Swapcast Podcast
This week we chat to queer author Britt East about his new book A Gay Man’s Guide To Life. We discuss the masks we wear to hide our true selves, how gay men use friendship with other gay men to find confidence, rampant racism in the gay community and the responsibility we have to learn about…
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J.K. Rowling's TERFism & small-town activism with George Foulkes-Taylor
This week we’re reconciling childhood affection for Harry Potter with the widely critiqued views of the trans community by its author J.K. Rowling. We discuss the dangerous ideas resonating with TERFS, trans-antagonism, and the misguided thinking of those relying on an unfounded idea about how...
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Safe schools & revolutionary socialism with Roz Ward
It's a shorter episode today, but we’re not holding back on all that juicy infotainment. This week we’re joined by Safe Schools Coalition co-founder, veteran LGBTI activist and Marxist Roz Ward. Roz chats to us about the Safe Schools program ten years on, understanding the capitalist system’s...
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Kyle's family pop in & Indigenous queer research with William Trewlynn
All the girls stepping out for a family affair! This week we’re joined by Kyle's mother Patrizia and brother Tyrone to spill the tea about Kyle's wild teenage ways, Patrizia’s youth spent tearing up the gay clubs, and what it’s like living with a queer sibling. A huge kiss to Patrizia and Ty for...
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Black Lives Matter protests & Indigenous deaths in custody with Allan Clarke
This week we’re joined by Indigenous journalist Allan Clarke to discuss systemic racism in the police force, Australia’s Black Lives Matter protests and the perpetuated and convenient false-narrative of Australia's history. We also dive into NSW’s home HIV tests, the removal of ethnic filters on...
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Disney's attempt at queer representation & image-based abuse with the Federal eSafety Commission
When we spoke about people fishing around for our nudes online a few weeks back we were contacted the Federal eSafety Commission, who join us today to share information about recent legal changes, why LGBT+ people are disproportionately affected and what to do if you end up on the wrong side of...
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Is LGBTI+ equality going backwards & hate crime justice with lawyer Nicholas Stewart
We’re back! Healthy as a horse, fit as a fiddle and the hottest mess of unmet expectations you ever did see. But somebody better get Ally McBeal on Zoom coz this week we’re serving legal realness. Firstly, we chat to queer lawyer Nicholas Stewart about finally receiving justice for the 1988 death...
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Drug and alcohol use during COVID-19 with Jack Freestone from ACON
This week we’re joined by John D’Amico, Mayor of West Hollywood, to discuss his COVID-19 diagnosis, how the coronavirus compares with HIV, and how queer people are thriving in WeHo. We’re also joined by Jack Freestone from ACON to talk about substance use during the global pandemic, including how...
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Relationships during the pandemic & the climate crisis with Greens leader Adam Bandt
“If you don’t like the coronavirus crisis, you’re gonna hate the climate crisis” - Adam Bandt, leader of The Australian Greens. Scrap your fossil fuels and start planning your peaceful protest because this week we’re joined by Federal MP for Melbourne and leader of the Australian Greens party…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & how trans people are affected by COVID-19 with Sally Goldner
This week we’re joined by trans activist and writer Sally Goldner AM who talks to us about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic for trans and non-binary people, including the impact of a greater police presence, the risk of losing queer-friendly work environments and what it’s like being a…
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The safety of our nudes & country queers with writer Shannon Molloy
Another week in iso has us feeling like woah, but we’re podcasting the house down boots regardless! Queer writer and reporter Shannon Molloy joins us to discuss his new book ‘Fourteen’, documenting a year of his childhood growing up in rural Australia. We also discuss revenge porn and the safety…
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Granny Bingo Wireless!
Catch the iconic first ladies of Bingo before death does, as they assault your ears and give you all of the (inappropriate) feels. Life-long best friends and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Golden Gibbo Award recipients Edith Vale and Maureen McGillicuddy have travelled the world…
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Tiger King & mental health responses to COVID-19 with queer psychologist Chris Cheers
Live from our bedrooms, we’re down to our last delivery of expired Walmart meat and things are looking grim. But! This week we’re joined by Tarn Lee from QLife and queer psychologist Chris Cheers to discuss mental health responses to COVID-19, including some amazing tips for staying sane in iso.…
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