Lilac Archive

Lilac Archive
Podcast Description
A dedicated audio space where Queer individuals and organisations can show their work and contribution to Queer culture in an evolving and collaborative format. Each Episode we will be joined by a guest, going through their interests, projects and passions. Highlighting everyone from all aspects of Queer Identities.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes surrounding queer identities, community leadership, and creative expression. Episodes discuss topics such as community activism in Episode 3 with Leo and Andi from the Falmouth Trans Collective and the influence of queerness on writing in Episode 2 with Ollie Kemp, as well as the representation of queerness in acting in Episode 1 with Gwen Howard.

A dedicated audio space where Queer individuals and organisations can show their work and contribution to Queer culture in an evolving and collaborative format. Each Episode we will be joined by a guest, going through their interests, projects and passions. Highlighting everyone from all aspects of Queer Identities.
In the 5th Episode of the Lilac Archive, Cora the organiser of Inclusive Skateboarding group, Affinity Skateboarding, discusses how skateboarding and sporting can lead to more inclusive future for Queer sporting participation.
Artist Links:
Discussion Links:
Unity Skateboarding:
Unity Skateboarding
Dazed | Unity is Tackling Homophobia in Skating
Queer Inclusive Sports:
Pride Sports
Guardian | Football Toxic for Gay Players
AP News | What To Know About Lia Thomas
Guardian | Sports Teams Giving Trans Kids a Safe Place to Play
Human Rights Campaign | Facts About Transgender and Non-Binary Participation in Sport
Stargazy FC
Skateboarding and Public Space:
Skateboarding Reviving Cities
The Role Skateboarding in Urban Well Being
Pickleball:
Trans Inclusion In Pickelball
Trans Women Belong in Women Sports
Chapters + Bookmarks:
“(00:27) Episode Intro”
“(1:11) Interview Intro”
“(1:57) Question 1- What Led to the Creation of Affinity Skateboarding?”
“(3:00) Question 2- What Drew You to Skateboarding Specifically?”
“(9:03) Question 3- Do You Think More Inclusive Spaces Are Needed in Sport and Skateboarding?”
“(16:36) Question 4- Do You Think That Spaces for Sport Can Movement Can Help Community Building?”
“(26:39) Question 5- Do You Think Skateboarding Is Unique in This Position?”
“(32:55) Question 6- Do You Think That the Transformation of Sports-Centred Spaces Can Help Combat Marginalisation?”
“(45:57) Interview Outro”
“(47:04) Episode Outro”

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