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
But We Loved
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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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 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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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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An Oral History of the AIDS Crisis
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02/12/25 • 42 min
In this recap of our season's coverage of AIDS, we weave together the different voices of our guests — and their memories — of surviving the AIDS Crisis.
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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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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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Planning the Very First Gay Pride March
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01/29/25 • 40 min
Ellen Broidy proposed and helped lead the very first Pride March in 1970 in NYC. She reflects back on what inspired the march, what its original goals were, and whether she believes those goals have been achieved.
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Raising Half a Billion Dollars to Fight AIDS
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02/19/25 • 40 min
Tom Viola stepped down in December 2024, after leading Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 36 years. His fundraising has helped save countless lives. He reminisces on what it was like to live through the grief and trauma of the AIDS crisis — and how he coped.
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The New Health Crisis for Gay Men: Crystal Meth
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02/26/25 • 44 min
Mark S. King is in recovery for a Crystal Meth addiction that almost destroyed his life. Gay men are 4x more likely to use Crystal Meth than straight men. Mark reflects on what was at the root of his addiction and how he became sober.
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How many episodes does But We Loved have?
But We Loved currently has 41 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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