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Queerantine + Chill

Vincent Jones
Documenting the LGBTQ+ experience around the globe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Episodes

Activist & entrepreneur Donnya Piggott in Bridgetown, Barbados

Digitally uhauling under quarantine, appreciating the natural beauty around you more when you’re restricted from it, LGBTQ+ life in the Caribbean before COVID-19 and more in today’s episode with activist & entrepreneur Donnya Piggot (she/her/hers) of Pink Coconuts in Bridgetown, Barbados. This conversation was recorded on April 27, 2020.

May 09, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Hotelier Santichai Boonrasri in Phuket, Thailand.

Stopping tourism in the world’s most visited country, canceling a national holiday celebration that draws thousands of tourists, managing a luxury resort during lockdowns and more are discussed in today’s episode with hotelier Santichai Boonrasri (He/Him/His) in Phuket, Thailand. This conversation was recorded on April 18, 2020.

May 08, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Entrepreneur/coffeemaker/activist Julio Cesar Calvo in San Jose, Costa Rica

Supporting workers in the informal economy during quarantine, being adaptable when crisis impacts your business, queerness in the Costa Rican coffee industry and more are covered in today’s episode with Entrepreneur/activist Julio Cesar Calvo (He/him/his) in San Jose, Costa Rica. This conversation was recorded on April 21, 2020.

May 07, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Flight attendant Andrew Collins in Atlanta, Georgia

What life is like for a flight attendant right now, what the airplane experience might be like when we begin traveling again, and more are discussed in today’s episode with flight attendant Andrew Collins (He/Him/His) in Atlanta, Georgia. This conversation was recorded on April 24, 2020.

May 06, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Activist/author/drag queen Lil Miss Hot Mess in San Francisco

How taking Drag Queen Story Hour virtual is expanding its reach, what it's like to release a book "The Hips on the Drag Queen go Swish, Swish, Swish" during a global pandemic, a behind the scenes view of a virtual drag show and more are discussed in today's episode with activist/author/drag queen Lil Miss Hot Mess from San Francisco. Go to www.lilmisshotmess.com to see buy her book and to see performances. This conversation was recorded on (April 27, 2020)

May 05, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Artist & global nomad Mathieu Boucher in Luxor, Egypt

What it’s like to be an openly gay nomad in countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ, how to quarantine at “home” when you’re a global nomad, why some locals might not be too kind to tourists “stuck” in their countries now and more are discussed in today’s episode with artist and global nomad and artist Mathieu Boucher (He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 20, 2020.

May 04, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Queerantine + Chill with Muhammad in Cairo, Egypt

Finding love and friendship while avoiding police harassment in a homophobic culture, how some Egyptians balance economic needs and protecting themselves from COVID-19, the Egyptian healthcare system and more are discussed in this episode with Muhammad (He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 17, 2020. Please note that this episode includes discussion of an attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please consider contacting the Trevor Project which has t...

May 03, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Musician/Cantor Juval Porat in West Hollywood

Dating, Being a religious leader, and making music during the coronavirus pandemic and more are discussed in today’s episode with Juval Porat (He/Him/His). Today’s conversation was recorded on April 14, 2020.

May 02, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Hollywood producer/Violinist Zach Zyskowski in Hollywood, California

Netflix hits “Love is Blind” and “Tiger King,” LGBTQ+ teens quarantined in unsupportive homes, “Big Brother,” the potential for a second “roaring twenties” and more are discussed in today’s episode with Zach Zyskowski (He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 11, 2020.

May 01, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Isaac Namdar, MD in New York City

In today’s extra special episode, we talk with a doctor in New York City who is helping his regular clients by night and helping COVID-19 patients by day. Dr. Namdar also gives some insight into his LGBT activism, what it was like growing up in Iran and Israel, and how he balances his busy professional with his full personal life.

Apr 30, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Wedding planner/officiant Steffen Stefany in Nuremberg, Germany

Being coupled up during Quarantine, having a scientist as a leader now, easy ways to help neighbors, and more are discussed in today’s episode with with Steffen Stefany (he/him/his) in Nuremberg, Germany. This conversation was recorded on April 10, 2020). Steffen is (anchors.world) on Instagram and TikTok

Apr 29, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 21

retired non-profit leaders Toni & Janice in Placencia, Belize.

Impact of travel bans in a tourist dependent country, how community steps in to support each other when government infrastructure is weak, how women leaders around the world are showing us how to lead in a crisis, and more are discussed in today’s episode with expat couple Toni & Janice (she/her/hers). This episode was recorded on April 13, 2020.

Apr 27, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 19

banker turned entertainer Alexander Rodriguez in Orange County.

Supporting gay bar workers, creatives adapting to quarantine, advocating for loved ones in hospitals, hookup apps, and more are discussed in today’s episode with Alexander Rodriguez)He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 12, 2020.

Apr 26, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Chef Lior Hillel in Los Angeles, California

Transforming a restaurant overnight, helping to feed frontline workers in LA, maintaining the spark in a new marriage during the zombie apocalypse and more are coveted in today’s episode with Chef Lior Hillel(he/him/his). Today’s episode was recorded on April 15, 2020.

Apr 23, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 15

long time couple Steven & Heggie in San Francisco, California

Leather community, Airbnb, essential workers and more are discussed in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill with longtime couple Steven & Heggie (He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 5, 2020.

Apr 22, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 14

luxury travel event planner Simon Mayle in São Paulo, Brazil.

In today’s episode with Simon Mayle (he/him/his), we cover how coronavirus has impacted event planning and luxury travel as well as navigating shared living spaces, among other things. This conversation was recorded on April 6, 2020.

Apr 21, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 13

entrepreneur/singer/photographer Mike the Tour Guide in Jamaica.

Cruising after COVID-19, LGBT life in Jamaica, gay travel to the island and more are discussed in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill. The interview with Mike the Tour Guide (he/him/his) was recorded on April 5, 2020.

Apr 20, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 12

entrepreneur Ricardo Godoy in Merida, Mexico.

Long distance relationships during quarantine, impact of coronavirus on Mexican tourism industry, and more in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill with Ricardo Godoy (He/Him/His). This conversation was recorded on April 5, 2020.

Apr 19, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 11

non-profit leader & campaign veteran Michelle Wright in Oakland.

Zoom brunches, quarantining with a partner, campaigning in the age of coronavirus and more are discussed in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill. This conversation with Michelle Wright (she/her/hers) was recorded on April 8, 2020.

Apr 17, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 9

legendary activist Cleve Jones in San Francisco

In this special episode of Queerantine + Chill with activist and author Cleve Jones (he/him/his), we compare the beginning of the AIDS epidemic to the coronavirus pandemic, discuss how the quarantine is impacting working people, and so much more. This conversation was recorded on April 5, 2020.

Apr 16, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 8

DJ/hair stylist/spin instructor Dov the DJ in Winnipeg, Canada

Online drag shows, Canada’s Covid 19 response, quarantine eating habits, and more in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill with Dov the DJ (he/him/his) in Winnipeg, Canada. This conversation was recorded on April 6, 2020.

Apr 15, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Activist/educator Nii-Quartelai Quartey in Washington, DC.

LGBT seniors, domestic abuse, birthday celebrations during quarantine and more are discussed in today's episode of Queerantine + Chill. Nii-Quartelai Quartey's pronouns are he/him/his and this conversation was recorded on April 5, 2020. Join the discussion at www.facebook.com/queerantineandchill

Apr 14, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 6

actor & ex-boy band member Trevor Dow from Los Angeles

Boy bands, artistic creativity, Rupaul’s Drag race and more are covered in today’s episode of Queerantine + Chill with Trevor Dow whose pronouns are he/him/his. Today’s interview was recorded on April 4, 2020. Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/queerantineandchill.

Apr 13, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 5

activist/educator/mom/wife Robin McGehee from Fresno, California

Religion, farmworkers, activism in the time of Coronavirus and more are covered in today's episode of the Queerantine + Chill podcast. Robin McGehee's pronouns are she/her/hers and this conversation was recorded on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/queerantineandchill.

Apr 12, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Cruise Ship Director Brian Dale Bailey somewhere in the middle of the ocean

Being trapped at sea, Broadway, Tiger King and more is covered in today's episode of the Queerantine + Chill podcast. Brian Dale Bailey's pronouns are He/Him/His and this conversation was recorded on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/queerantineandchill.

Apr 11, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 3

Pride event producer & Travel Advisor Dean Nelson in Vancouver, Canada

Pride celebrations going online, the Queen's speech, the US/Canada relationship during the pandemic and more is discussed in today's episode of the Queerantine + Chill podcast. Dean Nelson's pronouns are He/Him/His. This conversation was recorded on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Join the discussion at facebook.com/queerantineandchill

Apr 10, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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