The Zuck is at it again. Changing the company name from facebook to Meta is quite suspicious no? Why is everyone starting to talk about the metaverse? and who is benefitting from it? In my experience, certainly a lot of dudes worldwide. It's time for more women and queer folk to start taking action into this new and undiscovered territory. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Dec 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 59
So if "Queer" originally meant ODD, STRANGE & WEIRD, why the heck do we like to use it? This week on the podcast Karbon & Emily take you back in history to the origins of the word "Queer" & how it came to be an inclusive umbrella term for a wide variety of people across a spectrum of sexual orientations & gender identities. Enjoy! . Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https:...
Nov 18, 2021•16 min•Ep. 58
What should you never say when someone comes out to you? This week on the podcast Karbon & Emily chat about the internets reactions to celebrities and athletes coming out. Is there a right and wrong way to react & who benefits from their public coming out? All this and more in this weeks episode, enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Nov 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 57
Comedian Dave Chappelle faces backlash over the transgender jokes he made in his most recent Netflix special, ‘The Closer.’ He is facing online hate comments, outrage and about 100 Netflix employees protesting outside Netflix's headquarters. But is the reaction warranted? Emily and Karbon discuss it on this week's podcast. Tune in and enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 28, 2021•36 min•Ep. 56
What's the best way to get your feet through the right doors and living out your passion? Networking is a popular strategy but does it really work? How important is it? And how do you know if you're doing it right? This week Emily and Karbon give you all their best do's and don'ts of networking. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 14, 2021•18 min•Ep. 55
Is it okay to be bad at keeping in touch? It doesn’t feel okay. It feels shitty. Every time we forget to call someone it feels like a choice, like we've prioritized something else that's more important to us than the people we care about. Except scrolling our phones definitely is not more important than calling our grandparents.... so why don't we prioritize it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...
Oct 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 54
Knowing how to deal with tough situations isn't easy. That's why Karbon and Emily have put together 3 tips to help you deal with any conflict you face in your life going forward. Losing your cool during times of conflict has happened to us all at one point or another, but learning to approach it in a new way can help you diffuse a situation before it escalates . Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...
Sep 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 53
Choosing not to get married is often seen as protest against the misogyny of traditional marriage. So why did the queer community fight so hard for it? Join us this week as Karbon and Emily unravel the history behind same sex marriage and why it is important for the LGBTQ2S+ community. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 52
We all know that it's easy to talk a good game and deliver nothing. So what's different about this election? Who is just serving lip service and who actually has a meaningful plan? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! . Links! MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE HERE: https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx Find out more about the green party: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/209-front-burner/episode/15850663-infighting-allegations-of-racism-plague-green-party Find out more about each parties pl...
Sep 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 51
We're livin' in "The Great Resignation" era. Since we're all saying eff capitalism and following our dreams we figured its time to chat about how we've overcome some of the biggest challenges & fears associated with leaving your 9-5 job. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/ Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/ Email: queer.collective.t...
Sep 09, 2021•27 min•Ep. 50
Have you ever cried in public? Of course you have. We've all been there and we'll probably be back soon. This week on the pod Emily & Karbon chat about their favourite cry spots and tell you their "main character" crying in public stories. . Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/ Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/ Email: queer.collecti...
Aug 26, 2021•29 min•Ep. 49
Have you ever told a lie that had ENORMOUS consequences? This week on the podcast Karbon and Emily share stories about the biggest lies they've ever told, and the consequences that followed...can you guess which one of us is the biggest liar? . Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective CONTACT US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.colle... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collec... Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/ Email: queer.collective.to@gma...
Aug 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 48
The wort pain of your life... and it's hilarious. This past week Karbon severely injured her back and was unable to walk for several days. If you've ever had a serious injury you know how painful, depressing and BORING it is to be injured. In this week's podcast we talk all about injuries. The bad, the ugly, the hilarious, and what we learned from all of our shenanigans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Aug 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 47
Making friends is hard, & often maintaining those friendships can be even more challenging. In this weeks episode Karbon & Emily talk about their trip into the woods, the loss of a friend, and the revelations they had that encouraged them to break the cycle of bail culture in their own lives & put themselves back out there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jul 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 46
Let's get real. As a queer person, sometimes just being yourself can be scary, nerve-wracking and even downright dangerous. This week Emily and Karbon uncover their internalized homophobia and speak on the times they have felt like they should "act straight" in order to protect themselves. Today we get down to the root cause of why we experience these behaviours in ourselves and why you might be doing it too. Enjoy the episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...
Jul 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 45
Queer identity is heard enough. Now to bring queer relationships into the mix can be confusing, thrilling, exciting and heartbreaking all at the same time. This week Emily and Karbon talk about their first queer relationships, how it differs from straight relationships, and how their first queer loves were the most intense breakups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jul 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 44
MORE QUEER CONTENT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/ Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/ Email: queer.collective.to@gmail.com Karbon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_karbon/ Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emgiosk/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jul 08, 2021•42 min•Ep. 43
TRIGGER WARNING - after feeling guilt, shame, invalidated and fear for years and years Emily felt called to share her experiences with sexual assault on this weeks episode. This was the absolute hardest episode we have ever filmed, edited and released. We hope that Emily bravely sharing her stories can help make others feel less alone and perhaps move the needle on the ongoing conversation about consent. If you need support or someone to speak to after this episode, our email and dm's are open. ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 42
As we were biking to work we noticed an excessive amount of police in the park. there were fences and horses and too many yellow vests. It's no secret that Toronto has a huge homelessness issue, but is kicking people out of their encampments the answer? Or is there a better way? That's this week on the podcast. Enjoy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 41
The reality is that every young girl with curvy features will most likely experience being ridiculed or spoken down to for clothes fitting her in a way that isn't overwhelmingly baggy and a "distraction to boys". This week, Emily and Karbon discuss everything that's wrong with dress codes and why they are toxic to our children. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 40
Happy Pride month, its that time of year again where corporations slap rainbows all over the logos and businesses. This goes by many different names, rainbow capitalism, rainbow baiting, or maybe pink washing. But how do we know if a company is really supporting the queer community? or is it all just one bit marketing ploy. This week on the Pod Karbon & Emily give you their take, the history behind rainbow baiting and also dive into the idea of needing to compensate the artist. Hosted by Sim...
Jun 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 39
Well...we have some life updates for you. There's rats living under our deck and Emily's bike got stolen...AGAIN. In this weeks episode Karbon & Emily play a game of two truths and a lie. After three years of dating the couple have to get pretty creative to fool each other. Enjoy the stories and let us know in the comments which stories fooled you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 38
Emily asks Karbon some hard hitting questions...will it impact their relationship? If she answers wrong or delivers an unsatisfactory answer does that mean they have to break up? They just might.. You'll have to watch to find out. Enjoy! If you like this podcast and you want to support us be sure to like, comment & subscribe. If you're looking for more Queer Collective content go check us out on Instagram @queer.collective or facebook @queer.collective.to Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
May 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 37
As we grow older we start to think about responsibilities and work and stress and anxiety slowly begins to run our lives and in all that, we forget to play. When we're children we are our most curious, adventurous and fearless selves. This week we talk about how to get back to that and embrace it for the greater good and our mental health. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 36
Have you ever been so close to finishing that you felt like giving up just before the end? Have you ever started something that you thought was going to be the thing you do for the rest of your life and then you realize 3 years later that you hate it? In this week's episode, Emily and Karbon talk about school, graduating, not graduating, and following your heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
May 13, 2021•34 min•Ep. 35
Have you ever been so close to finishing that you felt like giving up just before the end? Have you ever started something that you thought was going to be the thing you do for the rest of your life and then you realize 3 years later that you hate it? In this week's episode, Emily and Karbon talk about school, graduating, not graduating, and following your heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
May 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 34
As we go to bed at night, we can hear the soft sound of lesbians all over the world rejoicing in blissful happiness; For they too, believe they now have a shot with Kehlani... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 33
Let's talk facts. Cancel culture has a lot of mixed reviews. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it need a new name? This week Emily and Karbon have a spirited debate on the pros and cons of cancel culture, the flaws they see, how cancel culture affects people, and what happens when it is taken to dark extremes. Enjoy the episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 32
Society (including ourselves) often gatekeeps the term "artist", making us feel like we don't belong. So, what actually gives you the right to call yourself an artist? This week Emily and Karbon get a little silly and a little serious when they talk about their history with the word "artist" and what they think about it today. Hope you enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 31
Let's be real, Covid winters hit harder. If you've been down in the dumps you are not alone. This past winter may have been gloomy for a lot of us, but summer warmth and the rays of the sun bring us a new hope of the possibilities this summer, and we will NOT waste it! Hope you enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 30
