Do You Queer What I Queer?
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDo you queer what I queer? Likely not- depending on what you're tuned in to- if you're tuned in at all. Join us on our Toronto-based podcast with hosts super dumb, super queer Elliott and Thom. #DYQWIQ serves as a platform for diverse voices of politics and human interest in the LGBTQ community to educate, entertain, and expand world-views of listeners. Sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes ridiculous, always relevant, DYQWIQ fumbles through the messy world of identity politics as we broaden the collective perspective of the LGBTQ community
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Episodes
93- Interview with the Vampire (Ft. Mark Henderson)
October 26, 2022 22:58 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThom and Elliott are joined by actor, model, and boudoir maven, Mark Henderson. Mark shares his harrowing tale of survival from serial killer Bruce McArthur, being present during the bathhouse raids, working to open Casey House, meeting Princess Di, working as a nurse through the AIDS crisis, partying with Andy Warhol, joining the police force, starting Gay Halloween on Church St., and much more!
92- Cream of Mushroom
October 15, 2022 20:19 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBWhat do Beyoncé, Sarah Michelle Gellar and us have in common? It's our renaissance, baby! In this zany 5th season premiere, Elliott and Thom catch up on their pandemic hiatus and talk mental health, sexy twitter, and that teacher with the large prosthetic breasts. The pair muse about their own queer histories, but not before Elliott recounts their rather unusual honeymoon.
91- Here Comes Saucy (Ft. Ralph)
October 27, 2020 21:57 - 52 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this very special bonus episode, Thom and Elliott welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Ralph! Ralph talks her career and upbringing, her time on Canada’s Drag Race, and the power of queer fandom. Important Reminder! Please vote for DYQWIQ for Best Local Podcast by Now Magazine under Cityscapes.
Here Comes Saucy (Ft. Ralph)
October 27, 2020 21:57 - 52 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this very special bonus episode, Thom and Elliott welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Ralph! Ralph talks her career and upbringing, her time on Canada’s Drag Race, and the power of queer fandom. Important Reminder! Please vote for DYQWIQ for Best Local Podcast by Now Magazine under Cityscapes.
90- You're Like a Cheap Buttplug
September 16, 2020 23:47 - 59 minutes - 61.1 MBIn our season 4 finale, Thom and Elliott reflect on the highlights and lowlights of a wildfire of a season and finally reconnect with one another. Thom scoffs at dangerous gender reveals, and Elliott explains gender assumptions.
89- T-Time Tips x DYQWIQ Live (Ft. Moka Dawkins, Ravyn Wngz & Michelle Wheeler)
September 01, 2020 22:37 - 54 minutes - 47 MBThe audio from our IG live show with T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins! Joined by extra special guests Ravyn Wngz and Michelle Wheeler. Link to ILL NANA/DiverseCity Dance Company: https://illnanadcdc.com/ Link to Michelle's Nano Extensions: https://www.facebook.com/mcwnano Plus, catch a trailer for 'This Isn't Therapy' podcast in the intro.
88- The Faggotry of Fleshy Earlobes (Ft. Oscar Moreno)
August 25, 2020 18:26 - 48 minutes - 49.1 MBSpecial guest actor Oscar Moreno joins DYQWIQ to promote his new film “Stage Mother.” Oscar talks his experience on set, his career as an actor in Toronto, and his call to save Hanlan’s beach. Thom and Elliott celebrate DYQWIQ’s 3rd birthday by questioning Erin O’Toole’s campaign to “Take Canada Back” Rent Stage Mother here: https://youtu.be/NGyyZb7vuW8 Follow this link to complete the Toronto Island survey: https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=204924&h=EF4707640BF0719&l=en
87- The Real Housewives of Whitby Ontario (Ft. Priyanka)
August 18, 2020 21:40 - 45 minutes - 40.3 MBDYQWIQ welcomes extra special guest Priyanka from Canada’s Drag Race. She talks about the competition, the origins of Priyanka, and the importance of the Toronto drag community. Priyanka talks her ideal date, the Boyanka hype, and coming out to her dad. As a bonus, listen to a special sneak peek of Leah Canali’s “Iconic” ft. Tynomi Banks
86- Tarpe Diem
August 12, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest and writer, director, actor, producer, and soon-to-be podcaster Simon Paluck. Simon talks his upcoming podcast 'This Isn’t Therapy', his mini-documentary series, and rekindling a love for filmmaking in a difficult industry.
85- Babe: Pig In The City
July 29, 2020 20:19 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest and drag artist extraordinaire Weird Alice Yankadic. Alice talks their drag inspo, past performances, and the importance of moving beyond acceptance toward the celebration of every queer person. Thom and Alice discuss Netflix's Disclosure, and the trio shares drag name ideas.
84- Leave Fan Fiction To Queer People
July 22, 2020 17:31 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest and fan fiction scholar Zarin as she discusses all things fan fic, the importance of online communities for queer people, and radical self-love.
83- Moka Motherf*cking Dawkins
July 15, 2020 22:07 - 46 minutes - 41.5 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest and street activist Moka Dawkins as she promotes her new podcast “T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins” by FemThem Productions. Moka discusses her activism, the importance of individual experiences amidst cultural revolutions, and her past experiences as a trans sex worker. Become a Patron of Moka's at https://www.patreon.com/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS Or donate directly at https://www.paypal.me/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS
82- Political Empowerment Piss Play
July 08, 2020 18:38 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MBDYQWIQ welcomes back special guest Arthur to discuss his involvement with No Pride in Policing Coalition, their pride rally and teach-in, their plans to abolish the police, and how to be a white accomplice in the Black Lives Matter movement. Our trio discusses the Toronto police budget and pushing our representatives to do more. Elliott recounts the black trans women's' lives taken over the past week in the USA.
81- Awal Chi Bonsoir
July 01, 2020 22:14 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest Chris, who joins us to discuss the life and tragic death of queer Egyptian activist Sarah Hegazi. Chris talks mental health support for queer immigrants, growing up as a Christian in Lebanon, internalizing oppressive structures, and finding hope for a better future
80- Feeling Like A Pink Pussy
June 23, 2020 20:55 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThom & Elliott welcome drag queen extraordinaire and reigning 'Miss El Convento Rico' Naomi Leone. Naomi talks about her inspirations, Woman Crush Wednesdays (IG Live @Naomileone_), her new music video, leaving Sierra Leone to seek safety in Canada, and how her drag spreads love and social change. But first, DYQWIQ previews the very first episode of T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins
79- Queens
June 16, 2020 22:25 - 48 minutes - 42.2 MBThom & Elliott chat with Justin Gray (writer/creator) and Pat Mills (director) about their new show Queens (@queenstheshow). Get into Queens ASAP on CBC Gem! Premieres Friday, June 19th.
78- No Pride™ In A Police State
June 10, 2020 23:10 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThom & Elliott discuss Pride, police brutality, and defunding the police. The hope for this episode is that it can be shared to help conversations around what 'No Pride in a Police State' means and why queerness, antiracist activism, decolonization, and disability justice activism are inseparable. *Warning: sexual and physical assault are discussed
77- Queer Eye for PEI
May 27, 2020 23:21 - 50 minutes - 45.2 MBHilarious guest Alyssa shares her experience dating on PEI and her ongoing personal journey to become her own queer icon. Thom promotes the GetCheckedOnline study for MSM in Toronto and the GTHA. Eligibility screener here: https://tinyurl.com/ybn9cdbh
76- Good Boy Clothes
May 13, 2020 23:13 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDYQWIQ welcomes queer singer-songwriter Dolly Blonde. Recording from quarantine from Montreal, Dolly discusses creating "witch pop", their inspirations and passions, revolting against straight culture, and promotes their new song "Satyr"
75- Pandemic Pan Medic
May 06, 2020 00:24 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this extra special pandemic episode, DYQWIQ welcomes emergency resident Couts: A resident doctor on the frontline fighting COVID-19. Couts shares his experiences in and out of the hospital, his heartfelt hopes for the future, and his take on how the pandemic disproportionately affects queer individuals. Note: everything Couts' states in this podcast is his own opinion and not that of his employers.
74- Thot Leadership
April 28, 2020 21:04 - 52 minutes - 51.9 MBMichael, an integrated producer for an ad agency, breaks down the 'Pink Dollar' from an insider perspective and the trio discuss the ethics of lgbtq+ marketing and inclusion.
73- Like...Physics, I Guess?
April 21, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThis week, DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Katy Cat and pop culture prince Aidan who talks his favourite queer pop music, and dating in Toronto. Thom relays Lambda Literary's call for assistance.
72- Queerantine
April 15, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn our first episode in isolation, Thom and Elliott share what their queer futures look like and what gives them hope. Our hosts discuss the pros and cons of queer people in isolation, their sex lives, and Elliott talks the possible health ramifications of COVID-19 to trans folx. (Ps- this is the last week the audio will sound weird like this. Stay tuned!)
71- Averse to Tops
April 08, 2020 18:32 - 53 minutes - 51.2 MBIn DYQWIQ’s first episode of season 4, Thom and Elliott welcome cancer vers-top anti-imperialist writer critic “activist-scholar” trans journalist Alex Verman. Alex talks about their freelance writing, broad revolution, and accessibility to transitioning. https://bdsmovement.net/
Salmon Fellas
February 13, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn this chaotic Valentine’s Day bonus episode, Thom and Elliott open up about queer Valentine’s memories and read and respond to love stories, questions, and poems from DYQWIQ listeners.
Twenty Twen-T
January 14, 2020 17:57 - 44 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this check-in episode, Thom and Elliott start off 2020 reflecting on why DYQWIQ was created and how it's changed over the years. Thom and Elliott give each other some damn personal queer life updates, and Elliott mourns the loss of Toronto trans activist Julie Berman. Toronto-based songstress Leah Allyce Canali teases her new single, 'Wasted'.
70- Penguin Necrophilia
October 23, 2019 01:50 - 54 minutes - 55 MBIn DYQWIQ’s season 3 spooky finale, Thom and Elliott discuss the results of the Canadian Federal Election. Thom attempts to explain the Bloq Quebecois to Elliott, and Elliott scares Thom with some queer hauntings. Speaking of transitions, Thom goes in on homosexuality in the animal kingdom.
69- Undecided
October 15, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBUndecided Podcast’s host and election aficionado Tara sits down with Thom and Elliott to discuss Canada’s looming federal election and the pros and cons of strategic voting. DYQWIQ and Undecided walk through the Scheer’s conservative platform.
68- Corn Hungry Beast
October 08, 2019 14:28 - 56 minutes - 57.5 MBDYQWIQ welcomes special guest Noah Powers as he chats about his podcast "Queer Here, Queer There" for the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness. Noah talks about his research on queer spaces, and his own queer history. Thom and Elliott discuss their time at Defend Church Street - All Out Against Hate organized by The 519’s Army of Lovers.
67- The Patriarchy Hurts Everyone
October 01, 2019 15:26 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBFriend, feminist, activist, teacher, and mother Sarah joins DYQWIQ to discuss raising children in Trump's America, healthcare, maternity leave, and socialism. Sarah weighs the differences between Canada and the U.S. to Thom and Elliott as elections loom.
66- Heave Hoe
September 24, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week, DYQWIQ welcomes Bostonian stand-up comic Dylan Uscher. Dylan talks hosting his queer podcast Yes Homo as well as Super Gay Comedy Fun Time at Improv Boston. Dylan goes in on gay apps, accessible queer comedy, and conquering cancer. Elliott talks identifying as nonbinary, and Thom frets over Trudeau's brownface.
65- Fist Thing's Fist
September 17, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBDYQWIQ return from hiatus with this very personal episode. Thom and Elliott throw out their episode notes and catch up on their lives. Elliott fills Thom in on the joys and challenges of his polyamorous relationship, and Thom opens up about exploring his sexuality within his attempted sobriety.
64- Pride And Prejudice
August 05, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week, DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Leeland as they talk drag and burlesque, being a cosplay queen, and sewing for the Goddesses. Thom and Elliott play hypotheticals.
63- Everything In Mediocrity
July 30, 2019 15:14 - 58 minutes - 58.4 MBThis week, in true DYQWIQ fashion, Thom and Elliott dive deep into their struggles with mental health, and their attempts at growth. Elliott gushes over the makeup in Euphoria, and Thom recounts the largest successful Puerto Rican protest in history. Elliott mourns the deaths of Russian LGBTQ activists, and shares a call to action from the Thai trans community. Thom and Elliott read a hilarious and unfortunate Grindr exchange.
62- Pedagogical Faggot
July 23, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBQueer master of education and gymnastics coach extraordinaire Arthur joins DYQWIQ to talk about queering youth in education, his own pedagogy, queerness and gender in sport, and fostering queerness in his own family as he reads a heartfelt letter to his brother. Arthur discusses his long term relationship with Thom and Elliott.
61- Am I Wrong To Love?
July 16, 2019 17:57 - 54 minutes - 52.5 MBSpecial guest Gilad joins DYQWIQ to promote Jayu and the iAM program's Am I Wrong To Love?: a photography exhibition showcasing LGBTQI refugees. Gilad talks the inception of Jayu, his podcast The Hum, and the important intersection of art and activism. Elliott, Thom, and Gilad discuss how to be a straight ally.
60- Misogyny Around Every Corner
July 09, 2019 15:09 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this "only family" episode Elliott warns Thom of the UN vote implicating international protections of LGBTQ+ folk and goes in on anti-queer violence in Tanzania. Thom gives a worldwide rundown of queer rights and educates Elliott on some ancient history of queer folk. Our duo pretends to know things and reflects on their relationship over 60 episodes.
59- Gaysian Sara Bareilles
July 02, 2019 17:28 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBSpecial guest and lyricist-singer-composer past-lawyer queer asian carb-lover Kevin Wong joins DYQWIQ this week to discuss composing his EP "Emotional Homework", representation in theatre, keeping shame out of art, his teen fringe show "Drama 101" and his marriage. Thom raves about trans actor Hunter Schafer, and Elliott touches on the recent Icelandic parliament vote that secures more trans rights.
58- The Village
June 24, 2019 22:30 - 48 minutes - 49.3 MBSpecial guest and investigative journalist Justin Ling discusses fostering queerness, joy, and his most recent project, Uncover: The Village, a CBC podcast that follows the Bruce McArthur case and cold cases dating back to 1975. Thom and Elliott pretend to be human after Toronto Pride.
57- Faint From Heterosexuals
June 18, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBSpecial guest Olive joins DYQWIQ to discuss feminisms (plural!), the duty of fostering queerness, the power of community, and daily disruptions within oppressive structures. Thom celebrates Botswana’s decriminalization of homosexuality and Elliott discusses the epidemic of violence against trans women of colour in the USA.
56- George, Christina, And The Cave Of Wonders
June 11, 2019 16:39 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThom & Elliott are joined by the Toronto famous Matt Sweet AKA Mother Trouble Nuance AKA the Factual Fairy AKA a F*cking Unicorn. Matt shares his experience as a house mother, writer, sexy podcaster (Facts, Fibs, and Fairy Tales) and gallivanting queer extraordinaire. First, Thom talks Neo-Nazis at Detroit Pride (complete with police protection) and Elliott shares some of the MMIWG calls to action.
Bonus- "Taint-Sucking Is The Most Accessible Sex Act" by Disability After Dark
June 09, 2019 12:17 - 1 hour - 97 MBA bonus episode by Disability After Dark Podcast hosted by Andrew Gurza! "In this episode, I invite the hosts of Do You Queer What I Queer? Podcast, Elliott and Thom to ask me questions about sex, disability and queerness they might have. Things take a pretty hilarious turn as they discover why taint-sucking is the most accessible sex act, I recount hilarious stories (again!), we talk ableist misconceptions and more! Enjoy!"
55- Inside Out (Part 2)
June 06, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBTune in to part 2 of this special Inside Out LGBT Film Festival feature to hear writer, director, and activist Lisa Donato discuss her short film 'There You Are', and catch some inside deets on her upcoming feature film 'Gossamer Folds'. Then catch Lisa Donato, Mark Blane, and Nick Neon chat queerly & dearly at a round-table discussion.
55- Inside Out (Part 1)
June 04, 2019 16:08 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this special 2-part feature, Thom & Elliott are joined by a host of queer filmmakers, writers, and actors for the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival. First, Marketing and Outreach Manager Beau Gomez gives a festival run-down. Then catch Mark Blane chat his feature film 'Cubby' and Nick Neon delve into his short film 'Zero One'. Stay tuned for part 2 featuring writer, director, and activist Lisa Donato on her short film 'There You Are', and a round-table convo!
54- Drag Up Your Pride
May 27, 2019 15:43 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBSpecial guest tv host and producer Lucas joins DYQWIQ to promote his event "Drag Up Your Pride" featuring Nina West, Tynomi Banks, and Wannabe. Lucas chats about queer mentors and ageism in the queer community. The trio discuss the relationship of queerness and youth. Additionally, Thom talks Mr. Ratburn's gay wedding and Elliott reports on Kenya's upholding of the criminalization of same-sex relations.
53- The Bad Girls' Club
May 21, 2019 11:54 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBSpecial guest and bi queen of colour Rashida joins DYQWIQ to discuss queer positivity and the concern of the community gatekeeping blackness and queerness. Rashida laughs about childhood sleepovers and the different types of vaginas. As a bonus, Elliott updates listeners on the U.S. abortion ban and Thom celebrates Taiwan's historic marriage equality victory. @rashidasymone @tonestudy (tone study publication) @justinenelson (Mind Fudge on CBC Gem) @zakisha (workshop facilitat...
52- I'm Queer And Crippled And Fuck You (with Andrew Gurza)
May 12, 2019 01:07 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBDisability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza from Disability After Dark Podcast joins DYQWIQ to talk about the intersection of being queer and disabled, physical and emotional ableism in Toronto, and sucking all the dicks.
51- Puckered And Ready For Demolishment
May 07, 2019 15:55 - 56 minutes - 59 MBIn this Season 3 opener, Thom and Elliott go back to the basics of identity politics and queerness. The duo answers the main question of the season: what has fostered your queerness and how will you foster queerness in others?
Crossover- Turn Me On x DYQWIQ
February 13, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn this very special crossover episode, Bryde and Jeremie from Turn Me On Podcast join DYQWIQ to discuss their polyamorous relationship and their project to explore sexuality. The foursome probe their kinks and laugh about cum popsicles, discharge pancakes, and stinky boxes.
Bonus- Enemy Enema
January 08, 2019 14:15 - 44 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this bonus “New Queers” interim episode Thom & Elliott reflect on their queer 2018, and their resolutions for 2019. Elliott shares the emergency call to action for solidarity with Wet'suwet'en against the illegal actions of the Canadian government and TransCanada pipeline.