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Gaywire

CJSR 88.5 FMwww.cjsr.com
Gaywire is a weekly program dedicated to shedding light on, and discussing the news, events and issues that affect the LGBTQ communities around the world.
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Episodes

Matthew and the Keys (Holiday Re-issue)

This week Artemis er- uh i mean Santa (they/them) will be hosting a re-issue of Terrence's interview with Matthew Aklpu, where they discuss Matthew's latest release Victory, how the duo came to be, and everything in between. Featuring a choppily done Christmisafied version of the Gaywire intro. Struggling to find someone to kiss on New Year's eve? Well I can't help you there kid, but you can help us by sharing Gaywire with your friends and family, and that cutie you've been staring at who you're...

Dec 30, 202131 minEp. 60

LGBTs from the 1970s Pt.II

This is the second part of Terrence's interview with Mardi Pieronick. Mardi, who transitioned in 1977, spoke with Terrence about her experiences throughout her life, and what it was like for a trans woman throughout the past 5 decades. Featuring a happy holiday homotextuals segment featuring special guest Terrence Adams. Christmas dinner cranberry sauce not fruity enough for you? We here at Gaywire have all the Gay Holiday content you need. And since it is the eve of Christmas eve, why not give ...

Dec 23, 202158 minEp. 59

LGBTs from the 1970s

Mardi Pieronick is a woman who transitioned in 1977 who spoke with Terrence on today's episode. She recounts stories from her life and how being queer has affected her throughout the past 40 years. From modeling to punk Mardi has been through a lot in the past few decades. Featured as well is a homotextuals segment from our very own Shanil. Need a break from Christmas Music? Download Gaywire, where we have our gay apparel donned all throughout the year. And if you don't have an aux cord to plug ...

Dec 16, 202143 minEp. 58

Secret life of Furries

What's up dog? Well, I don't know what's up with you. But what's up with Terrence is that he interviewed Jasper/Ranger, a local Furry who explains his experiences and gives us the listeners a look into the furry community, and what it was like for Jasper to find Ranger within himself. If you like Gaywire and the queer content you put out, make sure to download our podcast wherever you listen to it, follow us on social media (facebook and twitter @gaywire and on Instagram and tik tok @gaywirecjsr...

Dec 09, 202141 minEp. 57

RERUN: A Queer Sort of History

This week we revisit Erin Gallagher-Cohoon's research into queer parenting in Canada. Terrence also gives you some local businesses top support, and Shanil shares some book recommendations! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and tiktok @gaywirecjsr. You can also follow us on twitter and facebook @gaywire. rest is just as important, if not more important than the work you do. go to cjsr.com to donate and you'll stop losing socks!

Dec 02, 202149 minEp. 56

Local artist Liv Mcrobbie

This week, Terrence talked with local artist Liv McRobbie about the intersections between transness and creation, along with talking about her newest album, Lilith. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM. and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. And hey, why don’t you share Gaywire with your loved ones, you can bring us up at awkward dinners, boring get-togethers, and intimate moments! We’ve got plenty more cool prairie queer content coming your way… so p...

Nov 25, 202136 minEp. 55

Zia Mizera: 1 song, 24 hours

Zia Mizera is a local Edmonton artist who spoke with Terrence about mental health and the tolls that working in the music business can have, as well as the intricacies of song-making. Also featured in this episode: A short interview about a community fridge outside Earth's general store. Be sure to tune into gaywire live on cjsr 88.5 FM in so-called Edmonton, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! also follow us on social media!! @gaywire on Facebook/twitter and @gaywirecjsr on Instagram ...

Nov 21, 202147 minEp. 54

Local Artist: Ron Morrera

This week, Terrence talks with local pop musician Ron Morrara about their inspiration, origin story, and hopes for the future, along with relationship drama!! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow our socials @gaywire on FAcebook and Twitter and @gaywirecjsr on Instagram and Tiktok. Until next week, keep it breezy!

Nov 11, 202137 minEp. 53

Local Artist: Hayden McHugh

This week, Terrence talks with local artist Hayden McHugh about their music, their inspo, and more! Be sure to tune into gaywire live on cjsr 88.5 FM in so-called Edmonton, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! also follow us on social media!! @gaywire on Facebook/twitter and @gaywirecjsr on Instagram and tiktok

Oct 28, 202125 minEp. 52

Latinx Art, with Sara Campos-Silvius

Happy Latin American Herritage Month! This week, Joao Victor Krieger, aka Jovi, talks with Sara Campos-Silvius, a talented queer multi-racial Latinx artist from Edmonton. They talked about Sara's career, inspirations, latinx identity, and her recent works. You can find Sara at her website: https://saracs.art/ On Twitter and Instagram: @saracsart On Facebook at: facebook.com/saracs And on Youtube searching by Sara Campos-Silvius. Link to Sara's book Sword and Smoke at the Glass Bookshop: https://...

Oct 21, 202127 minEp. 51

(Q)ueercrip Justice Pt II

This week, Terrence Adams continues the conversation with Q Lawrence for part 2 of our disability justice episode. Q talks about MAID, the dehumanization of disabled people in the health care system, and their activism around disability justice, and more. You can find Q @qjusttheletter Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, as we have lot’s more prairie queer content coming your way

Oct 15, 202138 minEp. 50

(Q)ueercrip Justice Pt I

This week, Terrence Adams talks with Q Lawrence, a fantastic queercrip who’s incredibly passionate about the fight for disability justice. Q illustrates the current definition of disability justice, along with bringing light to the Medically Assisted Death laws in so-called Canada (MAID). You can find Q @qjusttheletter Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, as we have lot’s more prairie queer content coming your way

Oct 07, 202144 minEp. 49

Pride Corner Pt II

This week Gaywire returns to the streets for the second part of the Pride Corner Episode. The Pride Corner on 104th and Whyte avenue is where queer people can meet up and feel supported by their fellow peers every Friday, and help counterprotest against homophobic preachers. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM. and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. And hey, why don’t you share Gaywire with your loved ones, you can bring us up at awkward dinners, bor...

Sep 30, 202152 minEp. 48

Pride Corner Pt I

This week Gaywire heads to the streets for our first live interview - on Pride Corner, where queer folk gather on the corner of 104th st and Whyte Ave to protest the homophobic street preachers. It's a place of community, and it's a place of chosen family and queer resilience. Be sure to catch part II next week! Be sure to subscribe to gaywire wherever you get your podcasts, we'll give you a high five. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on twitter

Sep 23, 202136 minEp. 47

Pansy Poke (AE Crossover)

This week we collab with another CJSR show, Adamant Eve for this week's episode on tattoos! Join Ash and Terrence, along with our friends from Adamant Eve as they speak with artists from PAnsy Poke Collective, a queer tattoo shop on whyte ave in so-called Edmonton. Be sure to catch us live on Thursdays from 6-7 pm on CJSR 88.5 FM, and to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to subscribe to us on your grandma's iPad as well. We've got lots of cool prairie queer content coming...

Sep 16, 202130 minEp. 46

Emmet Michael: divinely guided musician

So on today’s show, our Gaywire reporter Terrence Adams is speaking with Emmet Michael, a folk singer/gardener from right here in Edmonton who dabbles in storytelling and spiritual exploration, about all these things and more. Emmet’s journey, like many, had its highs and lows, and he takes us with him through that journey in this interview. You can check more about Emmet Michael and even contact him on the site: https://emmetmichaelmusic.com/ Emmet's social networks are also listed on his site....

Sep 09, 202134 minEp. 45

Dilipani: Shine your light with Dakshima Haputhanthri

This week, Terrence Adams talks with Dakshima Haputhanthri about coming out, and how the process isn't always smooth, and always better if you have support. You can connect with Dakshima through her website Dilipani.com. ~ Be sure to subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcasts! And get all your friends to subscribe as well!! We're not saying to peer pressure them, but some peer nudging is mostly harmless. ~ Tune in live in so-called Edmonton on 88.5 FM at 6 PM on Thursdays to catch the ...

Sep 02, 202131 minEp. 44

Matthew and the Keys: Local Artist Highlight

This week Terrence Adams talks with Matthew Aklpu from Edmonton indie pop-rock duo Matthew and the keys. They talk themes, inspiration, and more! Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook VICTORY is their new album out now!!

Aug 26, 202133 minEp. 43

A Plan to Ban Conversion Therapy (with Heather McPherson)

This week, Artemis Peaslee spoke with Heather McPherson, NDP politician and Member of Parliament representing Edmonton Strathcona, about Bill C-6 - an Act to amend the Criminal Code banning Conversion Therapy at the federal level. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast app and don't forget to check our social media: @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Aug 19, 202132 minEp. 42

The Disney Delusion: Fringe Play

In this Special BONUS episode of Gaywire, Terrence Adams talks with Leif Oleson-Cormack about his Fringe play, the Disney Delusion. You can catch a performance anytime between Aug 13 and 22 at the Grindstone Theatre.

Aug 14, 202117 minEp. 41

Hockey, but it's gay?

This week, Shayne Giles and Terrence Adams speak with athletes from The Edmonton RAGE, an all-inclusive sports organization. Be sure to check us out wherever you get our podcasts

Aug 12, 202144 minEp. 40

New Show: High Level Hip Hop

Hey Gaywire listeners, CJSR has another homegrown show ready to bloom! Catch some sick beats with High Level Hip Hop on Aug 10

Aug 09, 20212 minEp. 37

Sapphic Roots

This week, Terrence invited Special Guests Britain Batt and Kena Leon to talk about the upcoming Sapphic Roots Event. Britain and Kena are the creative minds behind the Sapphic Speakeasy promotion company. Listen to the show to know more about this exciting event that will happen on August 8! Haven't got your ticket yet? Check the Gaywire Giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDjF77H7IG/ But hurry up, winners will be chosen August 6 at 8pm MST. Keep on listening, as we have lots of...

Aug 05, 202134 minEp. 39

Crossover Episode with Humans of Amplify: Podcast Edition!

This week, Ash and Artemis will be combining both of their shows to for this crossover! They will be talking about how art and being queer are part of one's identity and how that can change with someone! Check out Amplify's episode for the first part of their conversation! Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twit...

Jul 29, 202125 minEp. 38

Rainbow Capitalism

This week, Artemis interviews Special Guest Mavi Az Tolentino, co-owner of Intent Coffee Shop. In our special segment, the Gaywire team debates Rainbown Capitalism and its consequences. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Jul 22, 202129 minEp. 37

A Hairy Situation

This week, Terrence talks about trans hair, "hair dysphoria" and hairstyling, with help from Aspen and Evelyn, and Adriana Montgomery from Dollhouse Hair Boutique and Barber Blonde. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Jul 15, 202129 minEp. 36

Behind The Blood Ban: Part II

This week, Shayna Giles spoke with Christopher Karas and Shakir Rahim about the Canadian blood ban. It's ok if you know nothing about this, Terrence gives a brief history before PART TWO of this two-part interview. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Jul 08, 202129 minEp. 35

Behind The Blood Ban: Part I

This week, Shayna Giles spoke with Christopher Karas and Shakir Rahim about the Canadian blood ban. It's ok if you know nothing about this, Terrence gives a brief history before PART ONE of this two-part interview. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Jul 01, 202129 minEp. 34

A Queer Sort of History

This week, Terrence speaks with Erin Gallagher-Cohoon, a Ph.D. candidate from Queen's University about her research into the history of queer parenting in Canada from the 1970s to the 1990s. Keep on listening, as we have lots of prairie queer content coming your way! Be sure to follow us, and if you're feeling special, go on your grandma's iPad and add us on there too. @gaywirecjsr on insta/tiktok @gaywire on Twitter/Facebook

Jun 24, 202129 minEp. 33

Acimowin Crossover: 2S Identities

June is not only pride month, but National Indigenous History Month as well! Join us for a special crossover episode with CJSR's Acimowin, as double-host Shayna Giles (of both Gaywire and Acimowin) speaks with Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw, a Community Liason for the Edmonton 2-Spirit Society about 2-Spirit identities. Stay tuned, tell your friends, perhaps even take your friend's phones and subscribe them to our show because we have lots of fun prairie queer content coming your way!

Jun 17, 202129 minEp. 32
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