Wrestler Nyla Rose - The First Trans World Champion
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Black Native trans professional wrestler Nyla Rose grabbed attention when All Elite Wrestling signed her, and even more when they made her the first trans World Champion. That was 5 years ago, but it’s a very different world today. AEW’s Nyla Rose stops by Stereotypes. LINKS
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Miraaj's Secret
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San Francisco based Queer South Asian recording artist Miraaj recounts his journey from growing up in Dubai with a crush on Ricky Martin, to coming out and moving to America to make music. Plus, Miraaj shares the inspiration for his new and "Secret" out now. Hear the full 40 minute interview on Patreon, . LINKS
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Gay Secret Service Agent Recalls Obama Years
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Cory Allen spent a number of years on Michelle Obama’s personal Secret Service detail, standing next to the most powerful couple in the world as an out and proud gay man. What was it like being Michelle Obama’s Secret Service Agent, and what were his favorite moments…that he can talk about? From the Grammys to the World Cup, finding love, becoming a father and reconnecting with Michelle Obama, Cory Allen tells all in his book “Breaking Free” and on this episode of Stereotypes. LINKS Cory Allen Christopher Beale The full 35 minute conversation with Cory Allen (out Wednesday...
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The Wickedness of Anita Bryant
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Anita Bryant has died, and if you’ve noticed queer people celebrating a bit you might be wondering why. At the beginning of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, she was probably the most visibly anti-LGBTQ person in America. This time on Stereotypes, why those of us in the know think Anita Bryant was wicked. LINKS *NOTE: This episode was reuploaded on 1/11/25 to swap out a piece of archival audio that was of poor quality.*
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STRONG MAN
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Meet Toni Cannon, a charismatic trans man known for his acrobatic strongman performances, which combine feats of strength with dramatic flair. “ I wouldn't say I had the worst family experience with being trans or queer, but it was challenging.” – Toni Cannon Toni shares his journey of coming out as trans, discovering acrobatics, and eventually joining San Francisco’s Circus Bella. Plus, how his act playfully critiques toxic masculinity. LINKS
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The FMs: The Female Males
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Trans synth rock duo The FMs was conceptualized and created by longtime friends Matte Namer (she/they) and Frankie Rex (he/they). After releasing one album and recording parts for another, . Namer has dusted off Rex’ vocal tracks for two new albums, and has their sights set on the future of The FMs. - LINKS
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Tap Dancing With Pronouns
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On this episode of , introduces us to , a remarkable queer performer and pioneer whose journey began 75 years ago when she started exploring her gender identity at the tender age of three. Despite living as a butch lesbian, Lynne never fully embraced labels like non-binary or transgender, preferring a playful ambiguity in her self-identification. Hear Lynne's fascinating life journey and clips of her autobiographical solo show, "Tap Dancing with My Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene." UPDATED 11/06/24: I made a few edits for timlieness, and was able to let a few scenes breathe a bit...
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The Unexplained Absence
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Stereotypes has been away for a bit, host Christopher Beale shares an important update. LINKS
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Trans Vietnamese Comic Nina Nguyen
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Standup comedy from LA-based comic Nina Nguyen, plus her take on representing transness in her comedy, and performing as a Trans woman in the male-dominated business of standup. Recorded at the during “Laughs In Trans Nation” on August 28, 2024. LINKS
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Cruising Ringold Alley with Race Bannon
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"This is the city's backyard. An early morning walk will take a visitor past dozens of small businesses: metal benders, plastic molders, even casket makers. At five, they set down their tools and return to the suburbs. A few hours later men in black leather will step out on these same streets to fill the nearly thirty gay bars, restaurants and sex clubs." - Mark Thompson, 1982 Ringold Street, or Ringold Alley in San Francisco’s SoMa or South of Market neighborhood, helped to start a kinky sexual revolution in the city by the bay. Ringold played host to the first two “Up Your Alley”...
info_outlineOn this episode of Stereotypes: Straight Talk from Queer Voices, Christopher Beale introduces us to Lynne Jassem, a remarkable queer performer and pioneer whose journey began 75 years ago when she started exploring her gender identity at the tender age of three.
Despite living as a butch lesbian, Lynne never fully embraced labels like non-binary or transgender, preferring a playful ambiguity in her self-identification.
Hear Lynne's fascinating life journey and clips of her autobiographical solo show, "Tap Dancing with My Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene."
UPDATED 11/06/24: I made a few edits for timlieness, and was able to let a few scenes breathe a bit more. This is what I'd call the directors cut. Enjoy!
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