Episode description
Episode description
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 - Samuel Smalls Jr. & Z Cosby -
- Please expect to hear discussions of trans misogynoir throughout this segment.
- 10:15-11:00 - Mentions of grooming (stereotype,) book bans & school district restrictions which limit teachings on slavery & other topics.
16:13 - Journaling with Trudy Poux & Samuel Smalls Jr.
21:46 - Adam
- Please expect to hear discussions of religion (Christianity) and related homophobia throughout this segment.
- 22:15-22:22 - Mention of abuse
25:05 - Coming up next
25:17 - Show notes & resources
26:09 - Credits
FPP Information…
To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectproject
For more information on Future Perfect Records, one of The Future Perfect Project’s programs, check out our website or bandcamp, Stream Not What You Pictured or Divinity on your favorite music streaming platform, or find them @futureperfectrecords on Instagram.
Crisis Resources…
If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+-specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386.
Mentions…
Interested in following Z or their band, Gooseflesh? Check Z out on Instagram @zjcosby and look for their band @gooseflesh1312
Credits…
I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.
Episode three of I’m Feeling Queer Today was produced by Samuel Smalls Jr. and Wallace, and features Z Cosby, Trudy Poux, and Adam. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil.
The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound.
Mixing & mastering for I’m Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.
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