But We Loved
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As a gay kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history. Now, as a journalist, he’s searching for the stories he craved when he was coming of age. Through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history. And in the process, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.
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That One Night at Stonewall
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05/15/24 • 36 min
Martin Boyce was part of the historic Stonewall Riots in June 1969. He recounts the events of that night in detail and reflects on how his actions changed America for generations to come.
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The AIDS Love Story You Never Heard Part 1
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06/12/24 • 41 min
Chris Pimentel lost his first love to AIDS in 1991. But 30 years later, that love story got an unexpected new chapter. Part 2 of this love story drops next week. Special thank you to Trent Straube for originally writing about Chris & Jason in POZ magazine in 2021. You can read his article here.
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Meet Your Host (with Eric Marcus)
But We Loved
05/15/24 • 27 min
In this special episode, we learn more about our host, Jordan Gonsalves, in an interview with Eric Marcus from Making Gay History. Jordan shares his coming out story, the inspiration behind But We Loved, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.
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The “Only” Gay in the Military
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06/26/24 • 38 min
A lawsuit meant Zoe Dunning was the only LGBTQ+ person allowed in the miltiary for 13 years. Compliant at first, she would tranform into one of the most vocal opponents against the military's ban on gays. She would eventually stand next to President Obama as he abolished the ban for good.
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The History of Ballroom Culture
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10/16/24 • 38 min
Rayceen Pendarvis is an elder in the House of Pendavis. Rayceen recounts the beginnings of ballroom, how it exploded in the early 90s thanks to Madonna and “Paris is Burning,” and how, simultaneously, it began collapsing from within as AIDS ravaged the community.
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The Lesbians Who Led the AIDS Response
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05/22/24 • 45 min
Jean Carlomusto is an Emmy-nominated documentarian. But in the 1980s, she was a scrappy filmmaker documenting the AIDS crisis for ACT UP. She reflects on the impact that lesbians like her had in responding to the deadly epidemic that was mostly affecting gay men.
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Coming Out On YouTube (ft. Ingrid Nilsen)
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06/05/24 • 37 min
Coming out on YouTube has defined a generation of young queer people. In 2015, Ingrid Nilsen posted one of the most viewed coming out videos of all time. She reflects on the positive and negative impact it’s had on her life and millions of others.
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Mr. Marriage: The Man Behind Gay Marriage
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05/29/24 • 41 min
Evan Wolfson was a major figure in the fight for gay marriage in America. He shares how - ironically - he never thought he'd get married, what changed his mind, and how his 32 year fight for marriage equality changed America.
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07/17/24 • 37 min
Danny Ingram was a gay soldier who had to stay closeted during the military’s ban on gay people in the 80s. But when his partner began to die of AIDS, he realized he couldn't stay silent any longer. He decided to fight to end the ban — and 17 years later, he would win.
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Before & After Pulse Nightclub
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07/10/24 • 36 min
Brandon Wolf survived the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016. Hailing from rural Oregon, Brandon reflects on how the club — and the people in it — changed his life forever.
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How many episodes does But We Loved have?
But We Loved currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does But We Loved cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on But We Loved?
The episode title 'That One Night at Stonewall' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on But We Loved?
The average episode length on But We Loved is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of But We Loved released?
Episodes of But We Loved are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of But We Loved?
The first episode of But We Loved was released on Apr 1, 2024.
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