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Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Let's be perfectly Queer podcast

65 episodes

4 days ago

Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Professor Paula Gerber, one of Australia’s leading human rights scholars and a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ equality. Paula shares her incredible journey from working in a male-dominated construction law firm to becoming a key voice in protecting queer and trans rights through law and education. We dive into ...

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Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Professor Paula Gerber, one of Australia’s leading human rights scholars and a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ equality. Paula shares her incredible journey from working in a male-dominated construction law firm to becoming a key voice in protecting queer and trans rights through law and education. We dive into ...

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Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/65)

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Professor Paula Gerber: Turning the Tide of Transphobia

Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Professor Paula Gerber, one of Australia’s leading human rights scholars and a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ equality. Paula shares her incredible journey from working in a male-dominated construction law firm to becoming a key voice in protecting queer and trans rights through law and education. We dive into ...

3 days ago

27 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Is Wicked The Musical Queer? The Untold LGBTQ+ Story Behind Elphaba & Glinda

Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBTQ+ Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode, we ask the ultimate question: is Wicked The Musical actually queer? With the release of the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, we unpack the queer subtext, LGBTQ+ themes, and history behind one of the world’s most beloved musicals. From The Wizard of Oz’s hidden queer roots to Gregory Maguire’s original novel, Wicked: The...

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Small Talks: Harper Bloom, From Indie Folk to Indie Pop

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode we chat with Melbourne-based queer indie-pop artist Harper Bloom, whose heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic storytelling have made her one of Australia’s most exciting emerging queer voices. Harper opens up about her musical journey and how embracing her queerness and confidence influenced her sound. Here’s what we cover in this episode: The inspiration ...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Questions for a Trans Guy (From a Trans Guy) with Ash Perez

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week we sit down with writer, actor, comedian and creator Ash Perez, best known for their hit Buzzfeed videos, 2nd Try and their new series New Guy Tries. Together, we dive into the transgender experience from a trans-masculine perspective in a raw, funny, and deeply honest Q&A. Ash opens up about the inspiration behind New Guy Tries, a show that follows them naviga...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Queer and A, LGBTQ+ News & Lesbian Space Princess

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week's we're back with one of our favourite segments "Queer and A". This is where we dive into Reddit's "Ask LGBT" threads to answer questions in the good old reddit way. In this episode, we're tackling a range of topics: Queer Allyship: Can a straight, cisgender guy paint his nails with a rainbow for Pride without it being cultural appropriation? We weigh in, sharing o...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week, we’re diving into a hidden piece of queer history Casa Susanna. Back in the 1950s and ’60s, when living authentically could get you arrested, Susanna Valenti and her wife, Marie Tonell, opened their home to transgender women. It was a safe place for guests where they could live as themselves with no fear and no judgment. But before we get there, we’re also unpacki...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Hinge Love Beyond Labels with Moe Ari Brown

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week, we’re diving into Hinge’s Love Beyond Labels Report with Moe Ari Brown, licensed therapist and Hinge’s Love & Connection Expert. Are traditional gender and sexuality labels holding us back? Why are more queer daters rejecting rigid categories and what does “label fatigue” actually mean? That is what we are tackling in this episode. We break down: ✅...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Transgender Youth Surgery Myth

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this weeks episode we look into one of the biggest misconceptions circulating today: are transgender kids really undergoing surgery? We unpack what actually happens for trans youth in Australia—from social transition to puberty blockers and age-based medical pathways. With evidence-backed facts we talk top surgery waitlists, media fear-mongering, what puberty blockers rea...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Stand in Pride: Finding chosen family

Send us a message Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this weeks Small Talks episode, we discuss the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities from the Stonewall monument website and break down the concept of "test case persecution" and its serious impact for the broader LGBTQ+ community. Then, we talk about the heartwarming Stand in Pride app. This non-profit connects LGBTQ+ individuals facing family rejection with chosen family and sup...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Bisexuality & The Bible with Henry Corrigan

Send us a message This week, in our LGBT Australian Podcast Let's Be Perfectly Queer: Can you be bisexual and still believe in God? In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, Archie sits down with bisexual author and poet Henry Corrigan, whose latest queer horror novella Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light has made waves in LGBTQ+ literary circles. Together, they explore Henry’s journey growing up Catholic, navigating religious ideas, and his decision to read the Bible cover to cover. From con...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Queer Youth in Australia: The challenges & What They Need Most

Send us a message This week, in our LGBT Australian Podcast Let's Be Perfectly Queer: On this episode we dive into Minus18’s Queer Youth Now 2025 national survey which gives us a look at the real-life experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia, aged 13–25. From affirming friendships to alarming stats about discrimination, we discuss and unpack the data, reflect on visibility, and celebrate moments of queer joy. Whether you're an ally, educator, queer youth yourself, or just curious this is ...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

History of the Word Queer, Jojo Siwa & Fletcher

Send us a message This week, in our LGBT Australian Podcast Let's Be Perfectly Queer. We discuss JoJo Siwa and Fletcher. Are they rebranding or retreating? As both artists make moves that spark conversation, changing names, scrubbing socials, and shifting their public image. We explore what it means to be visibly queer in the spotlight, especially during Pride Month. Is this a personal evolution, or a quiet fade-out at a time when visibility is more important than ever? Then we rewind ...

5 months ago

27 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

LGBTQ+ News, Bert & Ernie and the Hallmark or Queer Film Game

Send us a message We are an LGBT podcast and on this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, we're diving into the politics of queer visibility — from Pride bans to census questions — and how the fight to be seen is far from over. We’re breaking down everything from the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Australian census to the backlash against Pride flags in Utah, and what’s really going on with Hungary’s recent Pride event ban. Sound heavy? Don’t worry — we play a round of Queer Film...

5 months ago

30 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Who Were the Lesbian Avengers – And Why They Still Matter

Send us a message Ever heard of the Lesbian Avengers? No, they don’t fight aliens (though honestly, we’d watch that), but they do fight for queer rights! In this episode, we’re throwing it back to the radical roots of queer activism and shining a spotlight on the Lesbian Avengers – a group that didn’t just talk about change, they ate fire to demand it (literally). We’re talking bold and brilliantly queer protests, and how groups like the Lesbian Avengers and Dykes on Bikes paved the way for t...

6 months ago

39 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Demystifying Transgender Experiences: A Candid Discussion with Wendy Cole

Send us a message Hey Let's Be Perfectly Queer Fam! – Archie and Katie here! This week, we’re chatting with the amazing Wendy Cole, a transition mentor and coach who’s been making her mark in the trans community. Wendy takes us on a journey through her experience of transitioning in 2015, and we dive deep into how far we've come and how much work still needs to be done for trans folks, especially when it comes to support. In this episode, Wendy opens up about: The lack of support she faced ...

6 months ago

42 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Queer Time: Why LGBTQ+ Lives Don’t Follow Society’s Timeline

Send us a message We’re diving into the concept of queer time — how LGBTQ+ folks often live outside traditional timelines. From transitioning and relationships to work and family, we talk non-linear journeys, pop culture icons, and why you’re not behind — you’re just on your own path. Hey Let's Be Perfectly Queer Fam! – Archie and Katie here! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the concept of queer time — a term that might sound academic, but trust us, it’s something we’ve all felt...

7 months ago

43 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Queer Bodies, Diet Culture & Finding Joy in Food with Claire Gasper

Send us a message Hey, Let's Be Perfectly Queer fam! This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that affects so many in our community—our relationships with food, body image, and the toxic grip of diet culture. We’re joined by Claire, a passionate dietitian and eating disorder clinician (who is also Queer!), to unpack how queerness intersects with body expectations, weight stigma, and the never-ending pressure to fit into societal norms. From the harmful effects of public health messaging to t...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Signs we were Queer as Kids

Send us a message Hey there, our wonderful Let's Be Perfectly Queer family! In this episode we’re diving into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) childhood moments that hinted at our queerness long before we had the words to describe it. But first, big news! Western Australia just announced a $2.25 million funding boost for LGBTQIA+ services. We break down what this means, why it’s crucial, and how it helps bridge funding gaps for queer communities. Next up, we get personal—talking about disclosur...

8 months ago

33 minutes

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Queer Superheroes in Marvel & DC: The Good, The Bad & The Erased

Send us a message In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, we’re suiting up to tackle queer representation in the Marvel and DC universes. From Wiccan and America Chavez to Loki and Mystique, we break down who’s repping the LGBTQ+ community in Marvel and DC—and where these mega-franchises still need to do better. But first, Katie spills all about recent queer events in Perth, including Fringe, Perth Fest, and Craft in the Park hosted by Pride Shed, a cozy monthly gathering where queer fol...

8 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Drag and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Jessica L'Whor

Send us a message ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders & Body Image This episode includes discussions about body image & eating disorders. If these topics are sensitive for you, please listen with care. If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, therapist, or a helpline in your area. Australian Support Resources: 📞 Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorder Support) – 1800 33 4673 📞 Lifeline (Crisis Support) – 13 11 14 Your well-being matters. Take care and listen at y...

8 months ago

45 minutes