In previous episodes, we discussed how the shifting dynamics of gayborhoods and dating app culture have impacted queer nightlife. While the closure of traditional gay bars might be viewed by some as a cause for concern, it fosters a broader conversation about the organic evolution of queer social spaces.

In this episode, Amin Ghaziani, Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Sexuality and Urban Studies at the University of British Columbia and author of six books and countless academic articles, joins us to discuss his research and findings on today’s queer nightlife and how we can all work together to create a future where every individual finds belonging and celebration in our shared spaces.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/106-long-live-queer-nightlife-with-amin-ghaziani/id1619338054?i=1000658591206

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Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-mobsters-mos-how-the-mafia-owned-gay-nightlife/id1619338054?i=1000575496788

Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-gay-villages-wont-you-be-my-gaybor/id1619338054?i=1000580773743

Listen to Episode 96. Should You Swipe Left on Gay Dating Apps?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/96-should-you-swipe-left-on-gay-dating-apps/id1619338054?i=1000651167791

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Learn More About Amin Ghaziani
https://www.aminghaziani.net/

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https://www.instagram.com/amin_ghaziani/

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https://twitter.com/Amin_Ghaziani

Read Long Live Queer Nightlife
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691253855/long-live-queer-nightlife

Read Why Gayborhoods Matter: The Street Empirics of Urban Sexualities
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7978650/

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106. Long Live Queer Nightlife (with Amin Ghaziani)

The Trump administration had a detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ rights by rolling back protections and supporting religious exemptions that allowed discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. Looking ahead to the 2024 election, The Heritage Foundation has published Project 2025, a 920-page extremist policy agenda and staffing blueprint with conservative ideals, for the next Republican administration to swiftly implement upon taking office in January 2025.

In this episode, we’re dissecting the Heritage Foundation's conservative influence, including its significant impact on the Trump administration's policies, and why Project 2025 poses a serious threat to LGBTQ+ Americans and democracy at large.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/112-project-2025/id1619338054?i=1000663071484

Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 30. Gay Sex Education (or the Lack Thereof)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-gay-sex-education-or-the-lack-thereof/id1619338054?i=1000585469254

Listen to Episode 46. Obergefell v. Hodges and the Ongoing Fight for Marriage Equality
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-obergefell-v-hodges-and-the-ongoing-fight-for/id1619338054?i=1000602039226

Listen to Episode 67. 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/67-303-creative-llc-v-elenis/id1619338054?i=1000623032244

Additional Resources:
The Heritage Foundation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heritage_Foundation

Mandate for Leadership
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandate_for_Leadership

How One Conservative Think Tank is Stocking Trump’s Government
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/20/magazine/trump-government-heritage-foundation-think-tank.html

Kevin Roberts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Roberts_(political_strategist)

Donations Have Surged to Groups Linked to Conservative Project 2025
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/donations-surged-groups-linked-conservative-project-2025-rcna125638

Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise
https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf

The White House Gender Policy Council
https://www.whitehouse.gov/gpc/

Congressional Leaders Form Task Force to Counter Project 2025 and Defend Democracy
https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-leaders-form-task-force-to-counter-project-2025-and-defend-democracy

Sign the Petition to Reject Project 2025
https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/publicly-reject-project-2025?after_action=ssd3

Sign the Petition Urging Congress to Pass the Equality Act
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/pass-equality-act

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112. Project 2025

LGBTQ+ advocacy dates back to early 20th-century efforts, such as the formation of the Society for Human Rights in 1924, and gained momentum with landmark events like the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which galvanized a global movement for equality and rights. Despite significant progress, ongoing advocacy is crucial to combat persistent discrimination, ensure legal protections, and promote societal acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.

In this episode, Anthony Munger, Program Manager for the Louisville Pride Foundation and a licensed social worker, joins us to discuss the importance of continued LGBTQ+ advocacy, especially around areas impacting LGBTQ+ health.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/113-advocate-your-ass-off-with-anthony-munger/id1619338054?i=1000663775624

Additional Resources:
Follow Anthony Munger on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tonymunger/

Learn More About Louisville Pride Foundation
https://louprideky.org/

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113. Advocate Your Ass Off (with Anthony Munger)

Located at the northern tip of Cape Code in Massachusetts, Provincetown is a coastal town renowned for its vibrant arts scene and historic significance and celebrated as a premier gay tourist destination known for its inclusive atmosphere, lively LGBTQ+ events, and welcoming community.

In this episode, we’re diving into Provincetown's rich history, exploring how it evolved into a premier gay tourist destination and uncovering the vibrant tapestry of its queer heritage.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/114-provincetown/id1619338054?i=1000664463430

Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-mobsters-mos-how-the-mafia-owned-gay-nightlife/id1619338054?i=1000575496788

Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor‪?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-gay-villages-wont-you-be-my-gaybor/id1619338054?i=1000580773743

Listen to Episode 65. 65. Fire Island 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-fire-island/id1619338054?i=1000621492818

Additional Resources:
US Census Bureau
https://data.census.gov/profile?g=060XX00US2500155500

A Brief History of Provincetown, Massachusetts
https://www.kinlingrover.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-provincetown-massachusetts/

How Ptown Got So Gay, Gay, Gay
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/how-ptown-got-so-gay-gay-gay/

Why Is Provincetown So Gay?
https://ptown.org/in-season-now/why-is-provincetown-so-gay/

Cape Queer? A Case Study of Provincetown, Massachusetts
https://985queer.queergeektheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Cape-Queer.pdf

The Pilgrim House
https://www.pilgrimhouseptown.com/history

The Pilgrim House Hotel (May 17, 1973)
https://provincetownhistoryproject.org/PDF/dwd_001_006-073-scrapbooks-of-althea-boxell-1-19-1910-10-4-1988-book-6-page-73.pdf

Fantasia Fair: Miscellaneous Documents
https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/col/8w32r5616

Womencrafts
https://womencraftsptown.com/about/

Provincetown Business Guild
https://ptown.org/about/

Carnival
https://ptown.org/calendars/carnival/

Ptown Hacks (Towleroad 2015)
https://www.towleroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-Ptown-Hacks.compressed-2.pdf

Bear Week Provincetown
https://www.ptownbears.events/provincetown-bear-week-2023/#:~:text=Bear%20Week%20Provincetown%E2%84%A2%20was,the%203%20pools%20in%20town

Bear Week
https://ptowntourism.com/events/bear-week/

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114. Provincetown

LGBTQ+ individuals often struggle to find their community and a place of support, encountering societal stigma and discrimination that can make it challenging to connect with others who share their experiences and understand their unique needs. LGBTQ+ individuals who also have autism often navigate a complex intersection of identities, facing distinct challenges and experiences that require support and understanding.

In this episode, Max Korten joins us to discuss his experiences as a gay man with autism, queer dating with a developmental disability, and how we can all work together to make the LGBTQ+ community a more inclusive space.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/115-spectrums-of-pride-with-max-korten/id1619338054?i=1000665128105

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https://www.instagram.com/_atypical_max/

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115. Spectrums Of Pride (with Max Korten)

Art has been a vital form of expression for queer people, providing a powerful platform to explore, celebrate, and communicate their identities, experiences, and struggles in a world where their voices are often marginalized.

In this episode, Jacoby Nordberg joins us to discuss his experiences as a queer artist, exploring how art serves as a profound medium for expressing his identity and the broader impact of art in empowering and giving voice to the LGBTQ+ community.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/116-rainbows-dont-paint-themselves-with-jacoby-nordberg/id1619338054?i=1000665982785

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Learn More About Jacoby Nordberg
https://linktr.ee/jacoby.nord

Follow Jacoby on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jacoby.nord/

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https://www.tiktok.com/@jacoby.nord

Check Out Jacoby’s Portfolio
https://www.instagram.com/fabledbyjacoby/

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116 Rainbows Dont Paint Themselves (with Jacoby Nordberg)

In previous episodes, we explored pop culture’s resonance with the LGBTQ+ community, serving as both a reflection of societal changes and a source of representation and validation. Pop icons in music, film, television, and other media often highlight diverse narratives and characters that resonate with the experiences and identities of LGBTQ+ people while advocating for equal rights and visibility.

In this episode, Carmine Davis, singer and host of The Carmine Davis Show, joins us to discuss his relationship with pop culture, icons who have inspired his career, and how inclusive pop culture can be a positive force of change for the LGBTQ+ community.

Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/117-get-pop-cultured-with-carmine-davis/

Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 04. Pop Icons and Their Gay Emotional Appeal
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/04-pop-icons-and-their-gay-emotional-appeal/id1619338054?i=1000560251413

Additional Resources:
Learn More About Carmine Davis
https://www.carminedavis.com/

Follow Carmine Davis on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/carminedavis/

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117. Get Pop Cultured (with Carmine Davis)

Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, biases, and discrimination that privileges heterosexuality and marginalizes and oppresses LGBTQ+ people. This pervasive bias can lead to significant negative impacts on LGBTQ+ individuals, including increased rates of mental health issues, social isolation, and barriers to accessing healthcare and other essential services.

In this episode, we’re delving into the concept of heterosexism, exploring how it manifests in various aspects of society, the trauma it can inflict on LGBTQ+ individuals, and strategies for overcoming this pervasive bias.

Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/118-heterosexism-take-off-the-straight-jacket/

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Listen to Episode 39. We Are Family: Part 1 (with Michelle Loveless)
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Listen to Episode 59. Say Bye Bye Bye to Bi Erasure (with Sam McClain)
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Listen to Episode 63. The Stonewall Riots
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Listen to Episode 69. That's So Gay (You Really Shouldn't Say That)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-thats-so-gay-you-really-shouldnt-say-that/id1619338054?i=1000624497934

Additional Resources:
Homophobia (Definition)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia

George Weinberg
https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Weinberg

Heterosexism (Definition)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterosexism

The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets
https://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Riots-Coming-Out-Streets/dp/1419737201

Heroes of Stonewall: Craig Rodwell
https://worldqueerstory.wordpress.com/tag/heterosexism/

Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking About Sexual Prejudice and Stigma in the Twenty-First Century
https://lgbpsychology.org/html/Herek_2004_SRSP.pdf

Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072932/

The Context of Anti-Gay Violence
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Context-of-Anti-Gay-Violence-Herek/dad97abb11fe187268c575d6101d8ab7bc579b04

Homophobia: A Weapon of Sexism
https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/21-3.pdf

Heterosexism & Homophobia
https://case.edu/lgbt/safe-zone/heterosexism-homophobia

Heterosexist Microaggressions, Student Academic Experience and Perception of Campus Climate: Findings From an Italian Higher Education Context
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7162275/

Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
https://www.amazon.com/Microaggressions-Everyday-Life-Gender-Orientation/dp/047049140X

How Heterosexism Can Be Traumatic
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-psychology/202212/how-heterosexism-can-be-traumatic

How to Combat Heterosexism
https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/services/resources/self_help/heterosexism.html

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118. Heterosexism: Take Off The Straight Jacket

In recent years, several states have enacted bans on queer books, citing unsubstantiated claims ranging from content deemed inappropriate to concerns about age-appropriateness. These bans have restricted access to diverse and affirming literature for the LGBTQ+ community, leading to feelings of erasure and marginalization, and hindered the representation and visibility of queer identities, which is crucial for fostering understanding and acceptance.

In this episode, Alexander Rigby, a New York Times Bestselling Editor at Penguin Random House and curator of the publisher’s LGBTQ+ Network, joins us to discuss the impacts of queer book bans on LGBTQ+ people, how Penguin Random House is continuing to promote queer voices, and ways the LGBTQ+ community can support queer authors and push back against unjust book bans.


Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/119-turning-the-page-on-queer-book-bans-with-alexander-rigby/

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Listen to Episode 95. Take a Page from #GayBookstagram (with Rod Lujano)
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Listen to Episode 101. Sci-Fi: The Future is Queer (with TQ Sims)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/101-sci-fi-the-future-is-queer-with-tq-sims/id1619338054?i=1000654786064

Additional Resources:
Learn More About Alexander Rigby
https://www.arigby.com/

Follow Alexander on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/alexandermrigby/

Follow Penguin Random House LGBTQ+ Network on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/prhlgbtq/

Check Out Pride in Your Words
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/pride-in-your-words/

Follow Penguin Random House on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/penguinrandomhouse/

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119. Turning The Page On Queer Book Bans (with Alexander Rigby)

Since the 1890s, the term queer was initially used as a derogatory slur against gay men until it was later reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a symbol of empowerment and inclusivity. Today, it’s used non-offensively as an inclusive term that embraces a wide spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities within the community.

In this episode, we're taking a look into the etymology of the word queer, tracing its origins as a slur, and examining the pivotal moments and motivations behind the LGBTQ+ community's powerful reclamation of the term.

Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/120-queer-as-in/

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Listen to Episode 51. ACT UP: Silence = Death
https://www.ajadedgay.com/51-act-up-silence-death/

Additional Resources:
Queer (Etymology)
https://www.etymonline.com/word/queer

Queer (Definition)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queer

How the Word ‘Queer’ was Adopted by the LGBTQ Community
https://www.cjr.org/language_corner/queer.php

Marquess of Queensberry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Queensberry

‘Queer’ History: A History of Queer
https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/queer-history-a-history-of-queer/

Oscar Wilde Trial
https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/oscar-wilde-trial

Reviled, Reclaimed and Respected: The History of the Word 'Queer'
https://theconversation.com/reviled-reclaimed-and-respected-the-history-of-the-word-queer-197533

Come Out!
https://outhistory.org/files/original/f6d46c5d90761e3a66edcd4fe32a6785.pdf

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120. Queer As In...

In numerous episodes, we’ve learned that gay men are more likely to struggle with mental health issues due to the trauma experienced from growing up in a society that often stigmatizes their identity. Despite these challenges, we must heal from trauma so we can lead fulfilling lives and make a difference for the LGBTQ+ community, fostering both personal well-being and collective resilience.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Durant, a prominent gay psychologist, joins us to discuss how his own journey has shaped his empathetic and insightful approach to therapy, how he addresses common mental health struggles gay men face, and his new book, which offers valuable guidance and support for gay men navigating their mental health journeys.

Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/121-unpack-your-gay-emotional-baggage-with-dr-jason-durant/

Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 11. Overcoming Internalized Homophobia
https://www.ajadedgay.com/11-overcoming-internalized-homophobia/

Listen to Episode 26. Gay & Anxious
https://www.ajadedgay.com/26-gay-anxious/

Listen to Episode 42. Are You Emotionally Unavailable?
https://www.ajadedgay.com/42-are-you-emotionally-unavailable/

Additional Resources:
Learn More About Dr. Jason Durant
https://drjasondurant.com/

Follow Dr. Jason Durant on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/drjasondurant/

Buy Boy From the North Country: A Queer Therapist Looks Back at Overcoming Trauma With Mindfulness
https://www.amazon.com/Boy-North-Country-Overcoming-Mindfulness/dp/1665756853

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121. Unpack Your Gay Emotional Baggage (with Dr. Jason Durant)

Living in a world of fuckboys, homophobes, and inequalities can leave a gay feeling, well, jaded, so tune in for your weekly dose of gay empowerment. We're talking pop culture, politics, and dating hardships, all through the lens of overcoming gay trauma and nurturing our emotional wellbeing.

106. Long Live Queer Nightlife (with Amin Ghaziani)

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