those were the gays

niamh harrop & jess timm

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a podcast discussing influential lgbtq+ figures and events throughout history, for the gays and by the gays.

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Episodes

It's Okay to be Gay and Russian (Rudolf Nureyev)

In episode two, Jess tells Niamh about the life and legacy of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Find a list of sources at our website twtgpodcast.com and follow us on social media @twtgpodcast on Twitter / @thosewerethegays on Instagram and TikTok! Really Awesome Inclusive Nonstop Bop Of the Week: Tiny Dancer by Elton John

Jan 12, 2021•49 min

Gay Beginnings (Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson)

In our first ever episode, Niamh tells Jess about the women who started it all: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. Find a list of sources at our website twtgpodcast.com and follow us on social media @twtgpodcast on Twitter / @thosewerethegays on Instagram and TikTok! Really Awesome Inclusive Nonstop Bop Of the Week: Revolution Lover by Left at London. Find the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38EUKEuGZksKxje3Gf87jw?si=mbZQMaZCSAqgcuvMX2lkxg

Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1

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