Gaywire
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Gaywire is a weekly program dedicated to shedding light on, and discussing the news, events and issues that affect the LGBTQ communities around the world.
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Prairie Drag Pt 2: Hot Wheelz + Stretcher Hymen
December 22, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBHello and thank you for choosing to look at this episode description. You’ve reached gaywire, where this week we make our debut back into the world of permanent audio records with PART TWO of our PRAIRIE DRAG SERIES. Starting with Hot Wheelz, we talk about their journey into drag, navigating accessibility as a disabled performer, and more! THEN we hear from Stretcher Hymen about his journey into drag, and how he's become a country menace both onstage and online To connect with Hot W...
Prairie Drag Pt 1: Gemma Nye
November 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBHello and thank you for choosing to look at this episode description. You’ve reached gaywire, where this week we make our debut back into the world of permanent audio records with PART ONE of our PRAIRIE DRAG SERIES. Starting with Gemma Nye, we talk about their journey into drag over the last four years, and it's a doozy! To connect with Gemma: @higemmanye on insta To connect with us: @gaywirecjsr on insta Here are the links to the community announcements: https://hiddendisabiliti...
Sled Island Pt 4 (Sinzere Pt 2)
September 08, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, we hear again from Artemis and her interview with hip-hop artist Sinzere at Sled Island. Q's Wheelchair fund: https://chuffed.org/project/wheelchairforq follow us on Instagram: @gaywirecjsr thanks so much for listening!
Sled Island Pt 3
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, we hear again from Artemis and her interview with hip-hop artist Sinzere at Sled Island. Q's Wheelchair fund: https://chuffed.org/project/wheelchairforq follow us on Instagram: @gaywirecjsr thanks so much for listening!
Sled Island Pt 3 (Sinzere Pt 1)
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, we hear again from Artemis and her interview with hip-hop artist Sinzere at Sled Island. Q's Wheelchair fund: https://chuffed.org/project/wheelchairforq follow us on Instagram: @gaywirecjsr thanks so much for listening!
Sled Island Pt 2
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBThis week, hear from Artemis and Tea Fannie at Sled Island, and then catch Terrence's Mpox update. Q's Wheelchair fund: https://chuffed.org/project/wheelchairforq follow us on Instagram: @gaywirecjsr websites mentioned that are not organized bc the brain fog is still very strong: Landback.org Disabilityfilibuster.ca https://nationalpost.com/opinion/harry-rakowski-monkeypox-is-more-worrying-thanks-to-a-crumbling-health-care-system https://nationalpost.com/opinion/harry-rakowski-monke...
Double Interview: Eve Parker Finley and Cassia Hardy
August 17, 2022 16:37 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThis week, hear from more sled island interviews as Artemis Peaslee speaks with Eve Parker Finley about her music, and then stay tuned for Terrence Adams' chat with prairie queer artist Cassia Hardy. Please check out these amazing artists: https://www.eveparkerfinley.com/ https://wares.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on all the social media: @gaywirecjsr (sorry for the late upload - been sick)
Sled Island Pt I
July 29, 2022 16:12 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week, Terrence is joined by their sister, Sydney and together they introduce the first band in our sled island interview series, Pantayo, along with reporter Artemis Peaslee's experience on the ground. Be sure to tune in next week for another round of prairie queer content!! instagram: @gaywirecjsr
Queering Shakespeare
July 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week, special guest reporter Trevor Tallbott interviews actors from the FreeWill Shakespeare Fest that was on this summer. This episode is a little more educational in terms of what the actual term queer is and other beginner topics, so this is a great place to start if you want to learn more! Be sure to follow gaywire @gaywirecjsr on social media and follow our podcast feed, please!!
Artemis on the Scene: St. Albert Pride
July 14, 2022 12:10 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBArtemis is back on the scene at St. Albert Pride 2022. Vendors, artists, and bears, oh my. Listen to the riveting 1 to 4 minute conversations with the ne'er do wells Artemis now calls her friends. Thank you to Outloud St. Albert for hosting the event. Wish you could listen to a couple genderqueer goofballs mess around in your general area? Then you probably otta check out Gaywire on CJSR 88.5 FM every Thursday at 6pm. Follow us @Gaywire or @Gaywirecjsr, depending on the social medi...
Bathrooms and Theatre
June 30, 2022 16:27 - 58 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week, Artemis speaks with actors Monica Gate, and Aldynne Belmonte, and writer Daniel Halpern about their heavily Queer play “The Immaculate Perfection of F**king and Bleeding in the Gender Neutral Bathroom of an Upper-Middle Class High School,” which is currently in its world premiere! for more info https://www.facebook.com/bodycubearts/ Are you excited for Summer vacation? Or are you transgender and don't know what kind of swimwear you'll have to wear at the lake? Well if y...
Briteline and SemiSweet Treats!
June 16, 2022 11:12 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week, Terrence Adams speaks with Fenne Nelson and Glynnis Lieb about Briteline, Edmonton's 2SLGBTQIA+ specific distress line. Need to call? 1-844-702-7483 for access to a crisis counselor, along with the potential for referrals to other community supports. Then, hear from Victoria Fehr as they explain how they combine their love of baking with their passion for mental health adovacy, and how the two are not as separate as you may think! They're @semisweet.gf on Instagram, be sur...
PRIDE: St Albert
June 09, 2022 23:40 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, Terrence talks with Kelsey Robbins about St. Albert Pride, which will be on June 18 in Rotary Park.
(Q)ueercrip and DJ Pt III
June 02, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 133 MBDJ = Disability Justice. This episode is a special one just for the podcast feeds, Terrence talks with Q Lawrence about MAiD and Bill C7 as it stands today, along with all things crip, queer, and in between. Be sure to donate to Q's fundraiser, and to check out disibilityfilibuster.ca for more information. (I don't think the transcript is working yet I apologize I'm trying)
Re:Construct (and later get smutty)
June 02, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThis Week, Terrence speaks with Even Gilchrist and Sarah J Culkin about Re:Construct, a play about masculinity, and transness, and the ideal self, and then Sarah sticks around to talk about Smut Nite, Smut Nite is a kink-positive, body-positive, trans celebratory, and deliberately queered space, 18+ and sexy as all hell.
(Q)ueercrip and DJ: Q Lawrence Part II
May 31, 2022 14:51 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThis week, Terrence and Q talk queerness, disability, gender, ableism, MAID, hope, care, and more.
(Q)ueercrip and DJ: Q Lawrence Part 1
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBThis week, we revisit Q Lawrence in preparation for an updated interview!! Terrence and Q talk queercrip, disability justice, and how queer and trans folks are inherently connected to Bill c7. Q: @qjusttheletter Gaywire: @gaywirecjsr stay tuned for more prairie queer content!
Somatic Gendering Practices Pt 2
May 05, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week, we hear part 2 of Terrence Adams' interview with Ro Rose (@somaticgendering) and Kota Rook (@soulskin.somatics) about somatic gendering practices. Listen to our show to learn more about it!
Somatic Gendering Practices Pt 1
April 28, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, Terrence Adams talks with Ro Rose (@somaticgendering) and Kota Rook (@soulskin.somatics) about somatic gendering practices. Listen to our show to learn more about it! Be sure to catch part 2 next week!
Chubby Fem Thrift's London Blackwood
April 21, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBThis week, Terrence speaks with London Blackwood about their work as a plus sized online femme thrift store, along with activism work both through art and organizing with Shades of Colour yeg. Be sure to follow London on their socials, @chubbyfemme, @chubbyfemthrift and @shadesofcolouryeg on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @gaywirecjsr Be sure to subscribe to us on your fav podcasting platform and we'll blow you a friendly kiss through the airwaves maybe. Stay tuned for more pra...
Pass Me By: Queer Sotrytelling
April 14, 2022 23:32 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBThis week, Artemis talks with Kat Simmers and Ryan Danny Owens about trans things, queer things, but mostly writing things. Kat and Ryan have created a graphic novel series together, so that's what this is really about. Be sure to follow us on socials: @gaywirecjsr Follow us wherever you get your podcasts!!
Pass Me By: Queer Storytelling
April 14, 2022 23:32 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBThis week, Artemis talks with Kat Simmers and Ryan Danny Owens about trans things, queer things, but mostly writing things. Kat and Ryan have created a graphic novel series together, so that's what this is really about. Be sure to follow us on socials: @gaywirecjsr Follow us wherever you get your podcasts!!
Taking Care of Ourselves and Others II
April 07, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week Terrence continues talking with Bri Bucalo about self-care while caring for others. :)
Taking Care of Ourselves and Others Pt I
March 25, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week, Terrence talks with Bri Bucalo about boundaries, taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others, and more! Be sure to catch part 2 next week!
LGBTQIrish
March 17, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBHappy St. Paddy's day! On today's episode we learn; St. Paddy was a bad dude. Julek Ravanello speaks to our reporter Artemis about Irish Paganism. Particularly Julek touches on its history, how it has changed over time, modern day religion, as well as a story for our listeners. Make sure to check out Winterruption fest in Edmonton! Starting on the 27th, with the last event on the 9th. Get tickets and info at https://www.winterruptionyeg.com/ and maybe you'll see a Gaywire crew membe...
Sticking Up for Justice
March 10, 2022 23:59 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week, join Terrence as they speak with the anonymous @stickingup.yeg about activism, their work, and more! Then, catch an exclusive breakdown of Nia Simone Mcleod's Article on self care and activism with Terrence and Biddie Jinkles (aka Blue, their golden retriever). Like what you hear? Want to hear more? Head on over to our socials, and check out all our previous episodes!! @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok, and @gaywire for twitter/facebook thx besties
Fruity Lil Star: Cherri Satin
March 03, 2022 23:52 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBHey there gays and theys, join Terrence as they talk with another lovely local hyperpop artist (who also does drag!!) about song inspiration, gender euphoria, and how being nonbinary confuses the heck out of people who have crushes on you. Be sure to tune in live on Thursdays 88.5 FM in so-called Edmonton on Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Stay tuned!!
The Kenney Legacy Ft.Taylor Lambert
February 24, 2022 12:47 - 33 minutes - 31 MBToday Artemis speaks with Taylor Lambert, a freelance journalist from Calgary; You probably heard a while ago that Jason Kenney compared the stigma around unvaccinated people to the stigma towards LGBTQ+ persons during the AIDS epidemic, and while that's old news, it's still an important topic. Taylor wrote, in advance of the 2019 election, a piece on Jason Kenney's time in San Francisco in the 80s and 90s whereupon Taylor made some discoveries. Make sure to listen to find out how yo...
A Gab with Gabe: being 2-Spirit, decolonization, and more!
February 03, 2022 17:22 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThis week, Terrence talks with Gabe Calderón about their upcoming book, and about decolonization, being 2-Spirit, and more!! To connect with Gabe: @nishingabe on socials, and their website is: https://www.mokinanconsulting.com/our-team To donate to the community fridge/find more info: @community.fridge.yeg To help Q raise money for a new wheelchair: @qjusttheletter, check the link in bio Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, we're @gaywirecjsr on Insta/Tiktok, and...
Conversion therapy: Kevin Schultz
January 27, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn this episode reporter Shanil conducts his first interview with Conversion Therapy survivor Kevin Schultz, who describes his time going through the act that is now criminalized in Canada. Schultz speaks about his strange experiences through the unproven practices that were done to him, as well as the LGBTQ community in the Featured here also is a Homotextuals segment conducted by Shanil. Almost Valentine's day and you still don't have a date? Same. But at least we can both liste...
Muxedad: outside the binary (CJSR Radio Special feature)
January 19, 2022 04:52 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn this episode, a special story comes to us from Charlotte Mitchell and Andrea Alvarez, who speak to Damian and Katya Salas on Mexico's so-called third gender, Muxes, and "How Muxeidad is challenging colonial frameworks in Mexico. Damian, who identifies as Muxe, shares their story about what it means to be Muxe, the challenges they overcome, and the beauty of their traditions." Also featured in this episode is a homotextual segment from the Magical Shanil. So it's the new year, eh...
2 Spirit Tattoos
January 13, 2022 19:27 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week, Terrence Speaks with Ashleigh Cardinal about their traditional tattoo practice. Stay tuned for more prarie queer content! Instagram/tiktok : @gaywirecjsr Facebook/twitter : @gaywire Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!
The Year in Interviews
January 06, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBThis week, the team at Gaywire is taking a much-needed break from chasing new stories and sharing some of our favourites! Join Terrence as they take you down memory lane, hearing from Riley Laurel (Riley Laurel Bourdoir on Facebook), August Montgomery (@cactus_curls on Instagram), and Q Lawrence (@qjusttheletter on insta). To help out Q with wheelchair costs, check out their insta! Also, check out @community.fridge.yeg on Instagram to find out how you can donate! Be sure to follow ...
Matthew and the Keys (Holiday Re-issue)
December 30, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week Artemis er- uh i mean Santa (they/them) will be hosting a re-issue of Terrence's interview with Matthew Aklpu, where they discuss Matthew's latest release Victory, how the duo came to be, and everything in between. Featuring a choppily done Christmisafied version of the Gaywire intro. Struggling to find someone to kiss on New Year's eve? Well I can't help you there kid, but you can help us by sharing Gaywire with your friends and family, and that cutie you've been staring...
LGBTs from the 1970s Pt.II
December 23, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBThis is the second part of Terrence's interview with Mardi Pieronick. Mardi, who transitioned in 1977, spoke with Terrence about her experiences throughout her life, and what it was like for a trans woman throughout the past 5 decades. Featuring a happy holiday homotextuals segment featuring special guest Terrence Adams. Christmas dinner cranberry sauce not fruity enough for you? We here at Gaywire have all the Gay Holiday content you need. And since it is the eve of Christmas eve,...
LGBTs from the 1970s
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBMardi Pieronick is a woman who transitioned in 1977 who spoke with Terrence on today's episode. She recounts stories from her life and how being queer has affected her throughout the past 40 years. From modeling to punk Mardi has been through a lot in the past few decades. Featured as well is a homotextuals segment from our very own Shanil. Need a break from Christmas Music? Download Gaywire, where we have our gay apparel donned all throughout the year. And if you don't have an au...
Secret life of Furries
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBWhat's up dog? Well, I don't know what's up with you. But what's up with Terrence is that he interviewed Jasper/Ranger, a local Furry who explains his experiences and gives us the listeners a look into the furry community, and what it was like for Jasper to find Ranger within himself. If you like Gaywire and the queer content you put out, make sure to download our podcast wherever you listen to it, follow us on social media (facebook and twitter @gaywire and on Instagram and tik tok...
RERUN: A Queer Sort of History
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week we revisit Erin Gallagher-Cohoon's research into queer parenting in Canada. Terrence also gives you some local businesses top support, and Shanil shares some book recommendations! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and tiktok @gaywirecjsr. You can also follow us on twitter and facebook @gaywire. rest is just as important, if not more important than the work you do. go to cjsr.com to donate and you'll stop losing socks!
Local artist Liv Mcrobbie
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week, Terrence talked with local artist Liv McRobbie about the intersections between transness and creation, along with talking about her newest album, Lilith. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM. and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. And hey, why don’t you share Gaywire with your loved ones, you can bring us up at awkward dinners, boring get-togethers, and intimate moments! We’ve got plenty more cool prairie queer content coming yo...
Zia Mizera: 1 song, 24 hours
November 21, 2021 23:47 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBZia Mizera is a local Edmonton artist who spoke with Terrence about mental health and the tolls that working in the music business can have, as well as the intricacies of song-making. Also featured in this episode: A short interview about a community fridge outside Earth's general store. Be sure to tune into gaywire live on cjsr 88.5 FM in so-called Edmonton, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! also follow us on social media!! @gaywire on Facebook/twitter and @gaywirecjsr...
Local Artist: Ron Morrera
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week, Terrence talks with local pop musician Ron Morrara about their inspiration, origin story, and hopes for the future, along with relationship drama!! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow our socials @gaywire on FAcebook and Twitter and @gaywirecjsr on Instagram and Tiktok. Until next week, keep it breezy!
Local Artist: Hayden McHugh
October 28, 2021 12:04 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThis week, Terrence talks with local artist Hayden McHugh about their music, their inspo, and more! Be sure to tune into gaywire live on cjsr 88.5 FM in so-called Edmonton, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! also follow us on social media!! @gaywire on Facebook/twitter and @gaywirecjsr on Instagram and tiktok
Latinx Art, with Sara Campos-Silvius
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBHappy Latin American Herritage Month! This week, Joao Victor Krieger, aka Jovi, talks with Sara Campos-Silvius, a talented queer multi-racial Latinx artist from Edmonton. They talked about Sara's career, inspirations, latinx identity, and her recent works. You can find Sara at her website: https://saracs.art/ On Twitter and Instagram: @saracsart On Facebook at: facebook.com/saracs And on Youtube searching by Sara Campos-Silvius. Link to Sara's book Sword and Smoke at the Glass Book...
(Q)ueercrip Justice Pt II
October 15, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week, Terrence Adams continues the conversation with Q Lawrence for part 2 of our disability justice episode. Q talks about MAID, the dehumanization of disabled people in the health care system, and their activism around disability justice, and more. You can find Q @qjusttheletter Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, as we have lot’s more prairie queer content coming your way
(Q)ueercrip Justice Pt I
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBThis week, Terrence Adams talks with Q Lawrence, a fantastic queercrip who’s incredibly passionate about the fight for disability justice. Q illustrates the current definition of disability justice, along with bringing light to the Medically Assisted Death laws in so-called Canada (MAID). You can find Q @qjusttheletter Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, as we have lot’s more prairie queer content coming your way
Pride Corner Pt II
September 30, 2021 17:34 - 51 minutes - 77.2 MBThis week Gaywire returns to the streets for the second part of the Pride Corner Episode. The Pride Corner on 104th and Whyte avenue is where queer people can meet up and feel supported by their fellow peers every Friday, and help counterprotest against homophobic preachers. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM. and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. And hey, why don’t you share Gaywire with your loved ones, you can bring us up at awkward...
Pride Corner Pt I
September 23, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThis week Gaywire heads to the streets for our first live interview - on Pride Corner, where queer folk gather on the corner of 104th st and Whyte Ave to protest the homophobic street preachers. It's a place of community, and it's a place of chosen family and queer resilience. Be sure to catch part II next week! Be sure to subscribe to gaywire wherever you get your podcasts, we'll give you a high five. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on twitter
Pansy Poke (AE Crossover)
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week we collab with another CJSR show, Adamant Eve for this week's episode on tattoos! Join Ash and Terrence, along with our friends from Adamant Eve as they speak with artists from PAnsy Poke Collective, a queer tattoo shop on whyte ave in so-called Edmonton. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM, and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to subscribe to us on your grandma's iPad as well. We've got lots of cool prairie queer ...
Emmet Michael: divinely guided musician
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBSo on today’s show, our Gaywire reporter Terrence Adams is speaking with Emmet Michael, a folk singer/gardener from right here in Edmonton who dabbles in storytelling and spiritual exploration, about all these things and more. Emmet’s journey, like many, had its highs and lows, and he takes us with him through that journey in this interview. You can check more about Emmet Michael and even contact him on the site: https://emmetmichaelmusic.com/ Emmet's social networks are also listed...
Dilipani: Shine your light with Dakshima Haputhanthri
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, Terrence Adams talks with Dakshima Haputhanthri about coming out, and how the process isn't always smooth, and always better if you have support. You can connect with Dakshima through her website Dilipani.com. ~ Be sure to subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcasts! And get all your friends to subscribe as well!! We're not saying to peer pressure them, but some peer nudging is mostly harmless. ~ Tune in live in so-called Edmonton on 88.5 FM at 6 PM on Thursdays...