A podcast about queer people in the history of Germany. Most people have heard of Stonewall or go to CSD once a year. Despite this, queer people have rarely appeared in the history books. Who were the people who fought for queer visibility in politics in Germany? Who dared to make films with gay and lesbian actors and actresses? Which queer athletes have spoken out in front of the camera? Which queer musicians have come out, and with what motivation? How have they been reacted to?
In this podcast, our three queer hosts Phenix, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop delve into the part of German history that finally needs to be told.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
This podcast has been translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, back then only in German. The possibility of speaking with our voices in another language seemed as crazy to us as it probably does to you, but we thought: let's give it a try! Because we want everyone to be able to listen to this podcast, no matter where they come from, no matter what language they speak.
So bear with us if we sometimes still have an awkward way of speaking. We are very interested to hear what you think. Feel free to write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com
Queer Story, across the history of Germany, is a podcast by Bose Park Productions. Hosted by Phenix Kühnert, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop. Editors Ilona Toller and Karolin Köhler. Sound design by Mats Leubner, Fabio Lautenschläger, Nick Käseberg and Luca Kaduk. Produced by Su Holder and Chris Guse.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
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A podcast about queer people in the history of Germany. Most people have heard of Stonewall or go to CSD once a year. Despite this, queer people have rarely appeared in the history books. Who were the people who fought for queer visibility in politics in Germany? Who dared to make films with gay and lesbian actors and actresses? Which queer athletes have spoken out in front of the camera? Which queer musicians have come out, and with what motivation? How have they been reacted to?
In this podcast, our three queer hosts Phenix, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop delve into the part of German history that finally needs to be told.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
This podcast has been translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, back then only in German. The possibility of speaking with our voices in another language seemed as crazy to us as it probably does to you, but we thought: let's give it a try! Because we want everyone to be able to listen to this podcast, no matter where they come from, no matter what language they speak.
So bear with us if we sometimes still have an awkward way of speaking. We are very interested to hear what you think. Feel free to write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com
Queer Story, across the history of Germany, is a podcast by Bose Park Productions. Hosted by Phenix Kühnert, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop. Editors Ilona Toller and Karolin Köhler. Sound design by Mats Leubner, Fabio Lautenschläger, Nick Käseberg and Luca Kaduk. Produced by Su Holder and Chris Guse.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
BosePark Productions GmbH 2024
🏳️🌈In this podcast episode, Phenix and Meili take you through the history of queer music and highlight iconic female artists who have paved the way for more visibility and acceptance on a national and international level. They analyse how these musicians shaped the mainstream despite societal hurdles and ensure queer representation and diversity today
In conversation: drummer Philo Tsoungui, rapper Sookee and singer Wilhelmine
Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language.
🇹🇷 Queer Story in turkish - Queer Hikayesi - link to Spotify 🏳️🌈
🇷🇺 Queer Story in russian - История “Квир” - link to Spotify 🏳️🌈
🇩🇪 Queer Story in german - queer story - link to Spotify 🏳️🌈
🪩 Chapter
00:00:00 Introducing Queer Story: Queer German History Podcast
00:04:01 Early Queer German Musicians: Wagner and Waldoff
00:09:19 Marlene Dietrich: Queer Icon and Hollywood Star
00:14:37 Philo on Being a Queer Musician Today
00:18:24 Eurovision Song Contest: A Queer Celebration
00:21:09 Patrick Lindner and Rosenstolz: 90s Queer Musicians
00:22:19 Sookee on Homophobia in German Hip Hop
00:25:51 Sookee's Queer Role Models and Experiences
00:28:32 Should Queer Musicians Come Out Today?
00:30:31 Kim Petras: Germany's International Trans Pop Star
00:32:18 Wilhelmine on Queer Representation in the Industry
00:35:44 The Future is Bright for Queer Musicians
📔 Summary of this episode
Dive into a special episode with Phenix and Meili that takes you on a comprehensive journey of discovery through the German history of queer music. In this episode, Phenix and Meili focus on how queer musicians have found their place in the spotlight and made queer identity visible despite numerous social hurdles. The episode starts with a look at the revolutionary role of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) as a stage for queer self-realisation. Phenix and Meili report on how personalities such as Conchita Wurst, Dana International and Jendrik set new standards with their powerful performances and made the ESC the ultimate platform for queer artists.
The episode then takes you to the subcultural achievements of Rio Reiser, who, as the gay singer of Ton Steine Scherben, shaped the protest rock of the 1970s in Germany. Romy Haag, the legendary trans artist, created a safe space for queer culture and acceptance with her ‘Chez Romy Haag’. Patrick Lindner, a well-known pop singer, sets a clear signal for queer parenthood in public. Peter Plate and Anna R., the creative minds behind Rosenstolz, and Plate's partner Ulf Leo Sommer, show how queer love and identity can be expressed in pop. The episode then highlights Sookee, a female rapper who fights for queerness in hip-hop and drives the fight against queerphobia in the genre. In an international context, Kim Petras shines as a trans pop role model, inspired by her story and her courage. Kerstin Ott, known for her hit ‘Die immer lacht’, is another strong example of queer representation in pop music.
This episode emphasises the important role that queer female artists play in social change and creating more acceptance. Through their commitment, they encourage an industry that actively embraces pluralism, diversity and inclusion.
🎙️About
Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com
🏳️🌈BosePark Productions GmbH 2024
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Queer Story (english version)
A podcast about queer people in the history of Germany. Most people have heard of Stonewall or go to CSD once a year. Despite this, queer people have rarely appeared in the history books. Who were the people who fought for queer visibility in politics in Germany? Who dared to make films with gay and lesbian actors and actresses? Which queer athletes have spoken out in front of the camera? Which queer musicians have come out, and with what motivation? How have they been reacted to?
In this podcast, our three queer hosts Phenix, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop delve into the part of German history that finally needs to be told.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
This podcast has been translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, back then only in German. The possibility of speaking with our voices in another language seemed as crazy to us as it probably does to you, but we thought: let's give it a try! Because we want everyone to be able to listen to this podcast, no matter where they come from, no matter what language they speak.
So bear with us if we sometimes still have an awkward way of speaking. We are very interested to hear what you think. Feel free to write to us at queerstory@bosepark.com
Queer Story, across the history of Germany, is a podcast by Bose Park Productions. Hosted by Phenix Kühnert, Meili Scheidemann and Florian Prokop. Editors Ilona Toller and Karolin Köhler. Sound design by Mats Leubner, Fabio Lautenschläger, Nick Käseberg and Luca Kaduk. Produced by Su Holder and Chris Guse.
Queer Story - auf Englisch - in englischer Sprache - in English
BosePark Productions GmbH 2024
