In Episode 5 of Intersections, Matt Wagner interviews Eric Marcus, a communications expert whose work has ranged from writing consumer-oriented books and developing promotional and informational materials for non-profit and commercial enterprises to production jobs for both documentaries and television network news, including ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS This Morning."
Eric is the author of "Making Gay History: The Half Century Fight for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights" (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Gay-History-Century-Lesbian/dp/0060933917), and more recently, the eponymous podcast which brings the voices of queer history to life through intimate conversations with LGBTQ champions, heroes, and witnesses to history, available on iTunes and other podcast platforms (http://makinggayhistory.com/).
In this episode, we talk with Eric about his passion for oral history, which stories stood out the most to him, and the differences in gay culture then and now, among other topics. The article on gay loneliness referenced can be found here: highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/.
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In Episode 5 of Intersections, Matt Wagner interviews Eric Marcus, a communications expert whose work has ranged from writing consumer-oriented books and developing promotional and informational materials for non-profit and commercial enterprises to production jobs for both documentaries and television network news, including ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS This Morning."
Eric is the author of "Making Gay History: The Half Century Fight for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights" (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Gay-History-Century-Lesbian/dp/0060933917), and more recently, the eponymous podcast which brings the voices of queer history to life through intimate conversations with LGBTQ champions, heroes, and witnesses to history, available on iTunes and other podcast platforms (http://makinggayhistory.com/).
In this episode, we talk with Eric about his passion for oral history, which stories stood out the most to him, and the differences in gay culture then and now, among other topics. The article on gay loneliness referenced can be found here: highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/.
In the second episode of Target 10's podcast Intersections, guests Steve Greco and Aaron Roberts discuss with host Matt Wagner how gay culture is changing as a result of mainstreaming and what that means for gay culture at large. Topics covered in the From Will & Grace to Grace & Frankie edition include:
1:20 — What is gay culture to you, and how would you define it?
11:45 — Selecting a heteronormative lifestyle
17:00 — Incorporation of gay cultural elements into the mainstream
22:20 — How LGBTQ anti-bullying initiatives changed the cultural climate
24:35 — Gay bars, how they have fostered gay culture, and whether they still do
35:30 — Inclusivity in media and recommendations
The Ferro-Grumley LGBT Fiction Awards: http://www.publishingtriangle.org/awards.asp
Sens8: http://www.netflix.com/title/80025744
OUTgoing, the interactive queer nightlife map: http://outgoingnyc.com
Intersections by Target 10
In Episode 5 of Intersections, Matt Wagner interviews Eric Marcus, a communications expert whose work has ranged from writing consumer-oriented books and developing promotional and informational materials for non-profit and commercial enterprises to production jobs for both documentaries and television network news, including ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS This Morning."
Eric is the author of "Making Gay History: The Half Century Fight for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights" (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Gay-History-Century-Lesbian/dp/0060933917), and more recently, the eponymous podcast which brings the voices of queer history to life through intimate conversations with LGBTQ champions, heroes, and witnesses to history, available on iTunes and other podcast platforms (http://makinggayhistory.com/).
In this episode, we talk with Eric about his passion for oral history, which stories stood out the most to him, and the differences in gay culture then and now, among other topics. The article on gay loneliness referenced can be found here: highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/.
