Queering the District Podcast
Podcast Description
Queering the District Podcast explores the role, history, and stories “third places” have held across time for the Queer community in Washington, D.C. Join us as we journey as far back as the 19th century and make our way back to the present day to see how various types of Queer “third places,” such as bars, parks, houses, and more, have evolved over time.Each season will focus on one “type” of “third place,” with season one focused on bars. You’ll hear from Queer elders, academic experts, and even that one drunk friend leaving a voicemail in their favorite bar as they share the stories of Queer folks who have and continue to gather in defiance, solidarity, and celebration across the District.Learn more at queeringthedistrictpodcast.com.
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The podcast explores the evolution of Queer 'third places' by delving into various topics such as the cultural significance of bars, parks, and community gatherings. Episode examples include nostalgic recounts from Queer elders discussing their experiences in iconic D.C. bars during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as explorations of historical figures like Odessa Madre and movements such as Black Broadway.
Queering the District Podcast explores the role, history, and stories “third places” have held across time for the Queer community in Washington, D.C. Join us as we journey as far back as the 19th century and make our way back to the present day to see how various types of Queer “third places,” such as bars, parks, houses, and more, have evolved over time.
Each season will focus on one “type” of “third place,” with season one focused on bars. You’ll hear from Queer elders, academic experts, and even that one drunk friend leaving a voicemail in their favorite bar as they share the stories of Queer folks who have and continue to gather in defiance, solidarity, and celebration across the District.
Learn more at queeringthedistrictpodcast.com.
This podcast episode was video recorded and will be most enjoyable in that format! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, here.
Welcome to our final episode of the season! After Hours is a fun, historical debrief and game show, where we ask some of the most prominent Queer D.C. icons for their hottest gossip and wise advice. This episode, we are joined by Frankie Witzenburg, DMV local, Community Engagement lead for QueerTalk DC, and co-founder of DMV Dyke Camp. Learn about Frankie’s thoughts on the changing Queer scene in D.C., some of their favorite memories from Phase One, and so much more!
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Special thanks to the Rainbow History Project, the DC Public Library, and the countless other academics and historians, whether featured in these episodes or not, who helped inspire and guide us through this process.
Audio editing by Abby Stuckrath
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