In our second bonus episode of Season 2, we’re sitting down with the creatives behind the Mount Holyoke College (MHC) production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing . IFQT! producer, host, and the MHC Much Ado About Nothing Assistant Director, Lily Mueller (they/she/he), leads us in a roundtable discussion with this uniquely queer, trans, and neurodiverse cast, crew, and creative team. In this episode, you’ll hear these artists talk about their experiences working on this production,...
Mar 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Periodically, the crew at I'm Feeling Queer Today! will share episodes from like-minded podcasts that they love. IFQT! producer and host, Claire Florence, presents today’s feed swap with The Bi Pod: a podcast on all things bisexual, hosted by Evan Chelsee (they/them) and Christina Brown (she/her). In this episode of The Bipod, “ Am I Queer Enough? ,” you’ll hear from non-binary artist and writer, Flo Godineau (they/them). 🎧 ABOUT THE EPISODE: "Am I Queer Enough" [originally aired Feb 8, 2...
Feb 13, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Our sixth and final episode of Season 2 explores what queerness can look like across the country: from a transmasculine artist and activist in Nashville, to a queer curriculum advocate in Massachusetts, and even folks from the trans community in rural Pennsylvania. Plus, a conversation with a young queer person in South Carolina who has spent most of their life living on the road. Hosted by Zorian Edwards (he/they) and Trudy Poux (they/them). ⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS: Mention of assassination and vio...
Jan 30, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our fifth episode of Season 2 is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ authenticity! You’ll hear from a neurodivergent poet, scholar Dr. Joy Ellison on the history of queer disabled folks, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and a hopeful declaration of neurodivergent life. Plus, one queer youth tells the story of their coming out and what it’s like to navigate daily life as a conjoined twin. Hosted by Alex Masse (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). ⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS: Anti-trans language Discussions o...
Jan 23, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to the Transmasc Roundtable, featuring IFQT producers, Ari, Wallace, Lily, and Frankie. In this episode, these queer young people discuss what the trans masculine experience means to them. Plus, original poetry from a trans writer about finding home. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 2 of 2. ⚠️ Content warnings: Mentions of scars. Mentions of drowning. Brief discussion of eating disorders. Discussion of beauty standards. Discussion o...
Jan 16, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In our third episode of Season 2, we are transgressing the binary through original poetry, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and Sailor Moon. Plus, meet a queer transfemme witch who “identifies as a threat.” Featuring original music by a queer artist who left the Mormon church and is “choosing the right” to be their full, authentic self. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 1 of 2. ⚠️ Use of the word “bitchin.” Please note that some resources may contain triggeri...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In part 2 of “Expressing Queerness,” we sit down with trans artist and business owner matteline devries-dilling (they/she) of Lite Brite Neon. matteline shares what it’s like to be a queer business owner and how they infuse queerness into their neon shop through a “non-binary business model.” Hosted by Trudy Poux (they/them) and Frankie Gunn (they/them). Part 2 of 2 ⚠️ Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions...
Dec 19, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2! In our first episode, we explore transmasculine lesbian expressions through fashion, breaking out of patriarchal expectations of queer women, plus our “Queer Crushes” segment and a piece of original writing from a non-binary poet. Hosted by Lily Mueller (they/she/he) and Claire Florence (she/her). Part 1 of 2 ⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS: Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Futur...
Dec 12, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this bonus episode, Siena Popiel and Sarah Jones-Popiel from the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast join us to talk politics. Hosted by Samuel Smalls Jr. and Trudy Poux, this episode covers our upcoming presidential election in the United States, how political views are shaped by our identity, and feelings that can come up around voting. CONTENT AND WARNINGS: ⚠️Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. ⚠️🇺🇸Additionally, expect to he...
Oct 24, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, special guest and LGBTQIA+ rights activist, Desmond Napoles, joins producer Sam Smalls to compare their experiences growing up on opposite ends of the east coast. Content and Content Warnings: 00:00:05: Episode Teaser 00:00:20: Theme Song 00:00:43: Welcome from Samuel Smalls, Jr. 00:02:29: Interview with Sam and Desmond Napoles 00:06:05-00:10:07: Mentions of people using anti-trans/anti-queer rhetoric 00:17:04: Sam post-interview update 00:17:31: Outro/Credits Resources: Learn m...
Jun 27, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How do youth celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride? In this episode, special guest Jazz Jennings, American YouTube personality, spokesmodel, television personality, and LGBT rights activist, talks about the importance of Queer Pride and visibility, while playing One-Minute Trivia with Trudy and Claire. Listeners will also get a chance to hear from Paras, a student activist from Iowa and how the IFQT crew celebrates their queerness. CONTENT AND CONTENT WARNINGS: 00:00:05: Trudy: What I hope people get from this...
Jun 06, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Sonyamia chats with LGBTQ student activist and mental health advocate, Maddux Eckerling as well as the work of Bring Change 2 Mind, a non-profit organization that aims to destigmatize mental health among young people. Content and Content Warnings: This episode discusses issues about mental health 00:00:05: Episode Teaser 00:00:23: Theme Song 01:01:03: Welcome from Sonyamia 00:02:18: Interview with Maddux Eckerling 00:05:46: Mention of attempted suic...
May 23, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Periodically, the crew at I'm Feeling Queer Today will share episodes from like-minded podcasts that they love. Alex Masse presents our very first feed swap, and we are honored to be sharing a special edition episode from the Queer News, an intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. This episode is called Change the Pattern: The AIDS Quilt Travels the South with Purpose , and you'll get to hear Anna share her experi...
Apr 18, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hosts Frankie and Zorian share about their trans experience, exploring the spectrum of feelings from shame and resistance to beauty and liberation all in the effort to be their full, true selves. Contents & Content Warnings… Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Zorian - What makes you feel most like yourself? 1:16 - Meet Zorian & Frankie 2:02 - Let’s talk HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy 7:10 -...
Mar 21, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
How do queer youth deal with mental health struggles and how do they practice self-care? This episode explores the tools of therapy, finding at least one supportive adult to advocate for you and how, despite the current attacks on their community, LGBTQ+ remain hopeful and resilient. Contents & Content Warnings… Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. Please expect to hear mental health discussed throughout this episode. 00:00 ...
Mar 14, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hosts Eric and Lily explore the lack of representation of queer characters in mainstream media, and how the LGBTQ+ community has had to rely on creating our own media to accurately tell our diverse array of stories. Contents & Content Warnings… Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Frankie & Ari: What Was Your Favorite Queer-Coded TV Character? 2:20 - Introduction with Eric & Lily: What do we mean when we say ...
Mar 07, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, 18-year-old Sam and 16-year-old Wallace explore the topic of intersectionality within the spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, and their own perspectives as Black and mixed-race teenagers, respectively. Contents & Content Warnings… Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Samuel Smalls Jr./What’s your hope for this podcast? 1:36 - Episode intro with Wallace & Samuel Smalls Jr. 2:57 - S...
Feb 29, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Alex and Lily unpack the roles that labels play within queer identities and how they serve (or don’t serve) queer young people as they explore who they are, who they love, and who they hope to become. Contents & Content Warnings… 00:00 - Introduction from Eric Eubank/What’s your hope for this podcast? 1:35 - Episode intro with Lily & Alex, All About Labels 3:21 - Labels with Eric Eubank & Wallace 10:15-10:21 - Mentions of homophobia and transphobia 11:20 - Benny 13:55 - C...
Feb 22, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, Alex discovers the labels that work best in describing who they are. Frankie tells the story of their first queer crush, Claire interviews queer elders at New York City Pride 2023, and members of the podcast production team tell us what pride means to them. Contents & Content Warnings… Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Introduction from Frankie/What’s your hope for this podcast? 1:07 - Meet Alex Masse &...
Feb 15, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Join us on an exploration of the 21st-century queer experience through the voices of queer youth. The team at The Future Perfect Project hands the mic to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 with I’m Feeling Queer Today ( IFQT ), a podcast that explores current themes and issues through a queer youth lens. Produced and hosted by a team of 11 young adults from all across North America, IFQT is a combination of storytelling, interviews, trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that center queer youth voices i...
Jan 24, 2024•2 min
