July 1, 2025  Playing Possum Podcast  Pride-isode 9: Truth or Possum: A Game of Revelations.    Keywords Pride, LGBTQ+, art, queerness, personal stories, community, creativity, identity, protest, self-expression Summary In this lively conversation, the hosts celebrate Pride Month, sharing personal experiences and reflections on their identities. They discuss their experiences at Pride events, the importance of visibility in the LGBTQ+ community, and the role of protestors at such events. The conversation also delves into the challenges of navigating artistic identity, the expectations placed on queer artists, and the significance of authenticity in their work. The hosts engage in a playful game of 'Truth or Possum,' revealing personal anecdotes and insights along the way. Takeaways   The importance of celebrating Pride and community connections. Experiencing Pride events can be both fun and challenging. Visibility in the LGBTQ+ community is crucial for representation. Artistic identity can be influenced by societal expectations. Navigating personal and artistic challenges is a common experience. Authenticity in art is more important than conforming to expectations. Personal stories can reveal deeper truths about identity. Engaging in playful conversations can foster connection. Creating art can be a way to express one's queerness.  Quotes:    "This is the pride episode." "Don't wear corduroy in the sun." "Toodles, possums!" Chapters   00:00 Celebrating Pride and Personal Connections 02:27 Experiences at Pride Events 04:56 Reflections on Queerness in Art 07:44 Navigating Artistic Identity and Expectations 10:20 Protesters at Pride 12:53 Artistic Challenges and Overcoming Avoidance 15:31 Truth or Possum: A Game of Revelations   Please share any takeaways you had from the episode! Tag us @playing.possum.collective on Instagram and @playingpossumcollective.com on Bluesky. Or email us at playingpossumcollective@gmail.com.    Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Bluesky Watch this episode on YouTube Visit the Playing Possum Collective Website Playing Possum Podcast Website Sign up for our newsletter!  Share this episode with friends!  We’re now on Apple Podcast!    Check out the Possums individual creative endeavours.  See Katherine Edmonds’ work!  See Kacey Montgomery’s work! See Jamey Hudnall’s work!