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.
Hey baby, long time no talk. We’re back with a bonus episode from our first live podcasting event in October, Gays and Graves.
We partnered with the Congressional Cemetery, which is home to what is affectionately known as the gay corner, a plot where iconic Queer individuals and Queer D.C. residents alike are buried. Jeff Rollins, cemetery docent and gay expert, was kind enough to share with us some of the stories of the individuals buried at the cemetery.
Since this was recorded live, the format of this episode will feel very different than our typical content. The event was held outside, so the audio quality is a little lower than normal, and you’ll hear a siren or two and someone blaring their music in their car in the background. You know, the charms of D.C.
If you’re new to Queering the District Podcast, might we suggest heading to another episode in season one as your starting point.
We also have a video version, the best way to enjoy the episode, available on our YouTube page and our website queeringthedistrictpodcast.com. The video version will include a corresponding powerpoint and graphics with pictures of the people and gravesites we talk about throughout, which helps tie everything together more neatly, so we suggest heading that way now. But, if you prefer to stay here, don’t worry, you can listen to it too!
You can find a pdf version of the transcript for this episode here or on our website, as well as transcripts for all of our episodes.
We want to thank Jeff, Spark Social, and the Congressional Cemetery for partnering with us on this amazing event.
If you’re sad you missed this event, keep your eyes and ears peeled because we may have a new live podcasting event coming your way soon, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube to stay up to date on all things Queering the District Podcast.
Have a story to share? Think we missed something? Give us a call, and bare it all after the beep at 202-753-6570.
Audio editing by Abby Stuckrath and Julia Hay
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