Building Queertopia
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Chelcee Grimes and Shane Jenek (Courtney Act) invite a guest on each week and ask what they would add to build their perfect queer utopia. What’s your big idea for Queertopia? What would we do for fun? What would we bring from our current world to Queertopia?
With help from you our queertopian citizens and our guests, we create the perfect society for all lifeforms to be their true selves. Everyone is welcome in Queertopia.
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Building Queertopia: Get to know Shane and Chelcee
Building Queertopia
06/22/21 • 6 min
Join Shane Jenek (Courtney Act) and Chelcee Grimes as they explore the concept of building a new society, where queer people can feel safe and free to live truthfully. Every week they’ll invite a different guest on to the podcast to discuss one big and bold idea which would improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ people. But first, get to know the first citizens of this brave new world. Who are they? How do they identify? Their hope is that in the process of building this fictional paradise, they might just hit on ways to make reality that little bit better for...everyone. Want to have a say? Email Shane & Chelcee at [email protected]
Building Queertopia: From the Archives (Kevin Twomey & PJ Kirby)
Building Queertopia
02/15/22 • 44 min
In a week dominated by heteronormative romance traditions, please enjoy this episode from the archives featuring one of the purest forms of love: the friendship between gay men.
Building Queertopia: Luke Kelly
Building Queertopia
11/30/21 • 44 min
Luke Kelly is a model and interior designer who uses his platform to talk about the realities of living with HIV. He has some very simple but powerful ideas for Queertopia.
Building Queertopia: Jamie & Shaaba
Building Queertopia
11/23/21 • 43 min
Jamie and Shaaba are a couple who advocate for understanding and community. So what does their version of Queertopia look like? And why does it involve free kittens?
Building Queertopia: Anick
Building Queertopia
11/16/21 • 43 min
Anick is an activist, actor and one of the most prominent intersex voices in the UK.
What does Queertopia's intersex community need in order to live free from discrimination?
Building Queertopia: Emily Burns
Building Queertopia
11/09/21 • 39 min
Shane and Chelcee welcome singer-songwriter (and Pink super fan) Emily Burns to Queertopia. They talk queer representation in the media and accidentally coming out at a concert.
Building Queertopia: Rhys Nicholson
Building Queertopia
10/26/21 • 46 min
Mandatory queer history lessons, two hours of Judy Garland and a tribute to the 78ers? Comedian and RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under judge, Rhys Nicholson, has big plans for Queertopia: a world in which queer people would no longer be treated like exotic birds.
Want to contribute your own ideas for this fledgling society? Reach Shane and Chelcee on [email protected]
Building Queertopia: Charlie Craggs
Building Queertopia
10/19/21 • 44 min
Could free manicures help end transphobia? Activist and author, Charlie Craggs, thinks so. She explains her thinking to Chelcee and Shane, as they welcome her to Queertopia.
Building Queertopia: Adele Roberts and Kate Holderness
Building Queertopia
10/12/21 • 46 min
Shane and Chelcee welcome Queertopia's first power lesbian couple: Adele Roberts, a Radio 1 presenter and DJ, and Kate Holderness, an actress and writer.
They've been together for 17 years and share their advice for a lasting (and powerful) relationship.
What are they bringing to Queertopia? Finger buffets, meat raffles and much more.
Want to contribute an idea? Email [email protected]
Building Queertopia: Inga Valentiner
Building Queertopia
02/22/22 • 31 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Building Queertopia have?
Building Queertopia currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Building Queertopia cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Building Queertopia?
The episode title 'Building Queertopia: Jamie & Shaaba' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Building Queertopia?
The average episode length on Building Queertopia is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Building Queertopia released?
Episodes of Building Queertopia are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Building Queertopia?
The first episode of Building Queertopia was released on Jun 22, 2021.
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