Did you know that us queers were the leading reason that The Sims was so successful?1 Well now ya do!In this week's episode we take you around the traps of Sims creator Will Wright and how his idea for the game came about.It was interesting to learn all the intricacies from behind the scenes and the impact that queer sim life had on real people and vice versa.We got a lot of our information for this episode from the following documentary - all info is credited here - please watch!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm1JNPapzj4
While Lauren is still away we thought that we would take you all back to the very reason we did this podcast and that was for people to tell their stories! So this is a REWIND back to our very first interview with our friend Bec!
We are so grateful that Bec put her trust in us to tell her story here, but we hope everyone that listens to Bec's story get's something out of it like we did.
Storytelling is important, it is how we learn about each other and treat each other better.
The answer is probably yes, but this week, do you agree with our thoughts? Life can be tough, are you an asshole or no?
While Lauren is away the fun episodes come to play!
Worst First Dates Vol 8!
This week we welcome Madi and Tai from comedy duo The Sh*t Stirrers to talk about their upcoming show in conjunction with Backbone Theatre and Melt Festival called "Hot Girls Don't Poo"!
About the Show:
Hot Girls Don’t Poo is a bold new comedy-theatre show by Madeline Armit and Tai Kane Potaka. In the Repooblic of Rectia, pooing has been outlawed for women — and it’s only getting worse. Two femme rebels rise up with clown, chaos, and toilet humour to smash the patriarchy.
Details:
Main shows: 10 & 11 October, The Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub
Intimate performances: 9, 16 & 17 October, The Workshop Space
Tickets: $30 adult / $20 concession via Humanitix or Backbone Festival site.
https://backbone.org.au/backbone-festival-2025-events/hot-girls-dont-poo
Did you know that us queers were the leading reason that The Sims was so successful?1 Well now ya do!
In this week's episode we take you around the traps of Sims creator Will Wright and how his idea for the game came about.
It was interesting to learn all the intricacies from behind the scenes and the impact that queer sim life had on real people and vice versa.
We got a lot of our information for this episode from the following documentary - all info is credited here - please watch!
We all know that relationships need plenty of respect, time and communication to be sustainable and grow healthily in a long term setting but can some of the simpler things we do be adding to the down fall? Lauren and Jess pick a part Body and Souls bad habits of a relationship this week and let you know what these 20 no no's are.
They also pick apart their own behaviours and access whether maybe they are contributing to relationship problems!
Body and Souls article: https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/relationships/20-bad-habits-that-could-hurt-your-relationship/news-story/049666c78466d931d1024232cb5df336
There's no denying these episodes are some of our favourites so while we're MIA we thought we'd fill your cup the way we like to fill ours, by calling out assholes!
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At the end of this episode we have a little chat with Bob Downe ( Mark Trevorrow) from Brisbane Comedy Fest in May, talking about his career as Bob.
The ultimate test! After 2.5 years together how well do we actually know each other?! How well do you know your partner? Do you think you could get all these questions correct?!
While we're both away, we thought we would take a time travel back to our very first couple of episodes for anyone who has joined us later on the podcast. Listening to these really shows Lauren and I how far we've come in the podcasting realm!
We are very proud of ourselves but also we are incredibly thankful to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey!
Have you heard of lesbian bed death? Do you think it's true or a myth? Has it affected you or someone you know? This week we discuss what we think contributes to lack of intimacy in especially lesbian couples.
This week we flipped the script and Lauren schools Jess on all the things she doesn't know about queer culture and history!
Out of a total of 41 (or 42) how did you do?!
Don't forget to tune into us on JOY FM 94.9fm every WED evening 9pm!
So how much do you actually know about Queer culture and the community?! It's time to test your knowledge!
Whether you've listened to our episodes from the beginning or you're brand new to all things here at Just Gay Stuff, we want to know how much you know!
A test out of 45 Points - How well will you fair?
We've done a few history lessons to date but this week Lauren brings you queer history in video games!
Who was the first queer character?! We think you'll be surprised it wasn't as recent as you would have thought!
Another instalment of some strange date scenarios and then deciding hmmm is it worth a second date, or do we let the fish back into the ocean!
We enjoyed it so much the first time that the second edition couldn't come fast enough (That's right we said it!). Some more assholish stories where we determine, were you actually the asshole or was someone else in your story the unkind bandit!
The stereotypes have been flying since the beginning of time. In this episode we break down a few that we've heard recently that cause common hurt to our community and set the record straight! (or GAY)
Ok so we've all asked ourselves the question before when we've been in certain situations but we decided to do an episode on all your queer problems?! Were you the asshole in your story or was someone else the asshole?! Lauren and I pick apart your stories in this week's episode!
Is sexuality a spectrum where we all fall? We think so! This week we're bringing you a few reasons why! With some research and info into a few very smart people like Alfred Kinsey and Lisa Diamond, we talk about how sexuality should probably always be viewed as something fluid rather than rigid.
To Learn more about Lisa and her research please visit the links we did!
Where do we start but with some of the ridiculous Australian sayings that have passed through our generations! Then we talk about how queer slang has changed over the years and the pop culture icons that have made it famous.