And just like that - it's our final episode! 2020's been a fiery pile of shit, but when they go low? We go high, baby. So, in an effort to provide some hope in this new topsy turvy world, we discuss Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris' political voting record on issues that matter to the queer community, and the very real possibility of seeing positive change in a post-Trump United States. We also break down TikTok's #FemBoys trend, where straight cis men seem to be positively con...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 101
It’s episode 100! And we’ve saved one of our best until last. In this episode, Tom interviews his good friend Debra McDougall. As a self proclaimed ‘fag hag’ living in San Fransisco throughout the ’70s, ’80s and ‘90s, Debra talks about the death of her close friend to AIDS, having to travel to another state for an abortion, Ronald Reagan’s response to the AIDS epidemic and meeting her husband getting tear-gassed protesting the Vietnam war. And it's our final After Show! To wrap things up we're t...
Aug 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 100
This week we’re joined by Curt Mason from Naked Man, a community organisation creating fun and inclusive workshops, retreats and camps, all done in the nude. He talks us through how his camps run, the psychology around consent and re-learning how to connect with your body through masterbation. We also track Ellen DeGeneres’ spectacular fall from grace as allegations of mistreatment mount up and discuss the value of Grindr during Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown. Subscribe (for free!), rate and revie...
Aug 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 99
In this episode we bring you an exceptional conversation with trans artist, poet, zine-maker and podcast-producer Erin Kyan, who chats to us about the experience of dating as a disabled person, how he continues to celebrate his body despite societal expectations, and how local queer nightlife venues can do better in disability inclusion. A must-hear for any queer event producers! And in this week's After Show we're joined by Dylan O'Hara from Vixen Collective to discuss the fight to decriminalis...
Aug 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 98
This week we’re joined by community lawyer Sam Elkin to discuss Victoria's first LGBTIQ legal service, how our queerness intersects with the law, and the various ways queer, trans and gender diverse people can still be discriminated against within employment and housing. Dr. George is also back to chat through Victoria’s mandated masks, implications for people with facial hair and other local COVID-19 developments, and sticks around to answer your listener questions in our After Show! Topics inc...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 97
To discuss what many refer to as Melbourne’s Stonewall, today we’re joined by creator of queer nightclub 'Tasty' Gavin Campbell to talk through the infamous police raid that occurred in his club in 1994, and the class action lawsuit against Victoria Police that resulted. We also discuss inappropriate questions straight people ask us and the media’s tendency to over-sexualise gay people. In this week's After Show we chat through the tragic passing of Naya Rivera, the so-called "Glee curse" and th...
Jul 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 96
This week we’re joined by queer psychologist Dr. Marcus Squirrell to discuss compulsive sexual behaviour, including its links to internalised homophobia and more frequent encounters of cheating, as well as how shame is experienced by people dealing with sexual compulsions during the pandemic. We also chat about Melbourne’s renewed coronavirus battle and some of the crazier COVID-related misinformation floating about (no, Bill Gates isn't using nasal swabbing tests to implant microchips into the ...
Jul 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 95
This week we chat to queer author Britt East about his new book A Gay Man’s Guide To Life. We discuss the masks we wear to hide our true selves, how gay men use friendship with other gay men to find confidence, rampant racism in the gay community and the responsibility we have to learn about other members within the LGBT community. We’re also joined by Paul Mizzi from The Swapcast Podcast to chat to us about queer films that have flown under our radar over the last few years. And in this week’s ...
Jul 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 94
This week we’re reconciling childhood affection for Harry Potter with the widely critiqued views of the trans community by its author J.K. Rowling. We discuss the dangerous ideas resonating with TERFS, trans-antagonism, and the misguided thinking of those relying on an unfounded idea about how trans people use bathrooms. We also interview WA based artist and activist George Foulkes-Taylor about how queer outreach in rural communities fosters a sense of safety for queer people, what it means to h...
Jun 27, 2020•46 min•Ep. 93
It's a shorter episode today, but we’re not holding back on all that juicy infotainment. This week we’re joined by Safe Schools Coalition co-founder, veteran LGBTI activist and Marxist Roz Ward. Roz chats to us about the Safe Schools program ten years on, understanding the capitalist system’s limitations for minority groups, and how trans and gender diverse kids are advocating for themselves. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review The Gays Are Revolting on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast. Foll...
Jun 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 92
All the girls stepping out for a family affair! This week we’re joined by Kyle's mother Patrizia and brother Tyrone to spill the tea about Kyle's wild teenage ways, Patrizia’s youth spent tearing up the gay clubs, and what it’s like living with a queer sibling. A huge kiss to Patrizia and Ty for coming in! We’re also joined by William Trewlynn, founder of BlaQ, a not-for-profit initiative for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ community. He chats to us about wildly disproportionate...
Jun 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 91
This week we’re joined by Indigenous journalist Allan Clarke to discuss systemic racism in the police force, Australia’s Black Lives Matter protests and the perpetuated and convenient false-narrative of Australia's history. We also dive into NSW’s home HIV tests, the removal of ethnic filters on Grindr and America’s response to the on-going Black Lives Matter protests. In this week's After Show we discuss our queer spaces post-COVID 19, including any potential changes we'd love to see once opene...
Jun 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 90
When we spoke about people fishing around for our nudes online a few weeks back we were contacted the Federal eSafety Commission, who join us today to share information about recent legal changes, why LGBT+ people are disproportionately affected and what to do if you end up on the wrong side of image-based abuse. We also discuss disappointing queer representation in Disney’s universe, and ask: is Disney truly committed to inclusion for LGBT+ people, or merely throwing us breadcrumbs to keep us c...
May 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 89
We’re back! Healthy as a horse, fit as a fiddle and the hottest mess of unmet expectations you ever did see. But somebody better get Ally McBeal on Zoom coz this week we’re serving legal realness. Firstly, we chat to queer lawyer Nicholas Stewart about finally receiving justice for the 1988 death of Scott Johnson in NSW. He also dissects how minority hate crimes are dealt with and the importance of seeing members of our community in senior AFP positions. Back home, we chew over the ways in which...
May 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 88
This week we’re joined by John D’Amico, Mayor of West Hollywood, to discuss his COVID-19 diagnosis, how the coronavirus compares with HIV, and how queer people are thriving in WeHo. We’re also joined by Jack Freestone from ACON to talk about substance use during the global pandemic, including how to recognise when use becomes harmful. And in this week's After Show we pull back the curtain on the latest season of Drag Race, and share our thoughts on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. If you are...
May 02, 2020•50 min•Ep. 87
“If you don’t like the coronavirus crisis, you’re gonna hate the climate crisis” - Adam Bandt, leader of The Australian Greens. Scrap your fossil fuels and start planning your peaceful protest because this week we’re joined by Federal MP for Melbourne and leader of the Australian Greens party Adam Bandt. Adam chats to us about how Australia’s health system is responding to COVID, the enduring climate crisis, and his plan for Australia post-corona. We also discuss the proposed new COVID-19 tracki...
Apr 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 86
This week we’re joined by trans activist and writer Sally Goldner AM who talks to us about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic for trans and non-binary people, including the impact of a greater police presence, the risk of losing queer-friendly work environments and what it’s like being a Highly Sensitive Person. We also fangirl over US Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the progressive policies she’s pushing for. This week's After Show is Sunday's live stream! Tune in at patreon.com...
Apr 18, 2020•56 min•Ep. 85
Another week in iso has us feeling like woah, but we’re podcasting the house down boots regardless! Queer writer and reporter Shannon Molloy joins us to discuss his new book ‘Fourteen’, documenting a year of his childhood growing up in rural Australia. We also discuss revenge porn and the safety of our nudes, the moratorium on rental evictions due to COVID-19 and self-isolation as a privilege not all can afford. In this week’s After Show we revisit the topic of body positivity (and how that’s ch...
Apr 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 84
Catch the iconic first ladies of Bingo before death does, as they assault your ears and give you all of the (inappropriate) feels. Life-long best friends and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Golden Gibbo Award recipients Edith Vale and Maureen McGillicuddy have travelled the world, spreading their balls far and wide. (There's also ugly, dumb mute Caroline Springs, but the less said about her the better.) Now you can catch them from the convenience of your own electronic device, as they of...
Apr 05, 2020•41 min
Live from our bedrooms, we’re down to our last delivery of expired Walmart meat and things are looking grim. But! This week we’re joined by Tarn Lee from QLife and queer psychologist Chris Cheers to discuss mental health responses to COVID-19, including some amazing tips for staying sane in iso. We also discuss the other global phenomenon: Netflix’s Tiger King, and how this batshit gay hillbilly gave us something to look forward to. This week’s After Show is tomorrow’s live stream! Head to patre...
Apr 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 83
We’re being the best gays we can be by social-distancing, but you can’t keep a good gay down. It’s our first remote recording, and Kyle’s back to spill on having to get home from South Africa in the middle of a global pandemic. We go on to discuss community responses to the news, the financial repercussions of COVID on queer people, privilege guilt, and getting our rocks off in isolation. We’re then joined by Melbourne drag queen elite Art Simone to discuss how local queens are adapting to venue...
Mar 28, 2020•59 min•Ep. 82
Coronavirus developments are coming so frequently that we’re delivering our episode early this week, and it is NOT 👏 TO 👏 BE 👏 MISSED 👏 . Dr. George brings us up to speed on our new COVID-19 reality, including precautions for people with HIV, gay sauna temperature testing and his plea for social distancing and self-isolation. We’re also joined by Anthony Spina, manager of DT's Hotel to discuss how the queer pub would cope with forced-closure, how they’re taking care of their LGBTI elder clie...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 81
The world is ending but The Gays Are (still) Revolting. Today we discuss the Sherry Pie allegations and the fall out for Drag Race. We’re also joined by Spiro, program director of Melbourne Queer Film Festival (which at this stage is moving ahead). Next week we’ll be joined by Dr. George to discuss coronavirus. Stay safe, calm and healthy, Revolters! Subscribe (for free!), rate and review The Gays Are Revolting on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast. Follow The Gays Are Revolting on Twitter at @ga...
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 80
Interview central here at The Gays Are Revolting today! Mykiii and Tom sit down with Alex (Officer Gentle Intense) from activist group the Department of Homo Affairs to discuss their protest and subsequent arrest at Mardi Gras 2020, as well as police presence at Mardi Gras and why Indigenous and refugee rights should be important to our community. Luke then sits down with LA-based queer pop sensation Dorian Electra to discuss queer messaging in pop music, how drag informed their identity and the...
Mar 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 79
We recorded a live episode in Sydney for Sydney's Mardi Gras! We discuss ANZ's problematic pride campaign, whether there's ever a wrong time to come out, and Constable Kyle's favourite topic: sexual role play. Our special guest is Sultan Jamal, a gay Saudi asylum seeker who fled his home country only to be wrapped up in Australia's mega fukt detention system. Our Patreon bonus episode, exclusive to our Patrons, is the live show's Q&A (coming tomorrow!). We discussed the recently announced ri...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 78
We've taken a week off this week, but in our place is Madelaine Cherrington, host of the podcast If You Don't Mind, who thinks we need to start having more honest and varied conversations about mental illness. In this episode, Maddie sits down with the lovely Dylan to have an open discussion about their experiences with anxiety and depression. They also talk about all the amazing work Dylan is doing to help end queer/LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness. Join Madelaine fortnightly for inspiring one on on...
Feb 21, 2020•49 min
We recorded a live episode in Melbourne for Midsumma Festival! We discuss the act of servitude as a sexual fetish, RuPaul's contestant policy and what it means for the future of Drag Race, and answer a listener question about unrequited love with a straight/curious boy! Our special guest is activist and academic Dennis Altman who chats to us about his writing and the future of identity. Our Patreon bonus episode, exclusive to our Patrons, is the live show's Q&A. Thanks for not asking about T...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 77
We’re lit for the Lord! This week we’re joined by Pastor Alex Pittaway from MCC Brisbane to chat about embracing his sexuality as a man of faith, his first time at a gay bar (#clergychasers), and Hillsong's link to ScoMo’s dangerous Pentecostal views. Fleabag, eat ya heart out! And in this week’s After Show we weigh up the benefits of drunk sex vs. sober sex. Book tickets to our Sydney live show at mardigras.org.au. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review The Gays Are Revolting on Apple Podcasts,...
Feb 08, 2020•56 min•Ep. 76
It's the 75th episode of The Gays Are Revolting! That’s bloody camp. This week we discuss queer sex tourism and planned sex-capades when travelling, before chatting with the Director of Quit Victoria Sarah White to discuss their partnership with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Thorne Harbour Health to address queer smoking rates. And in this week's After Show we dive into how 2019's Years and Years deals with minority representation, Trump-like populist leaders and the consequences of inac...
Jan 31, 2020•47 min•Ep. 75
We’ve got a packed show today as we’re joined by not one but two fantastic leaders. Labor MP Harriet Shing joins us to discuss Australia's ongoing bushfire disaster, eco-anxiety and how the emergency has affected the Government’s stance on climate change. Ali Hogg of Queerspace and Rainbow Rebellion then joins us to warn against the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill with a comprehensive break down of what’s at stake for LGBTIQ+ people, and why we need to wake up and join the fight. Book tic...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 74
