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Queer LBC
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Crisscrossing between personal experiences, interactive dialogue, societal analysis and commentary, the Queer LBC podcast serves as an enlightening guide to the realities of the LGBTQ+ community while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong mindset amidst adversity. The team also discusses the struggles queer individuals face on variety of topics. Wrapping up in an optimistic tone, the hosts appeal to listeners to contribute towards a more accepting society. Welcome to the Queer LBC podcast!
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Quick T: Ghana’s Political Theatre, Met Gala Recap & Europe bans conversion therapy
1w ago00:33:57Tap to summarizeHey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. Hosts discuss Palm Beach County's initial denial and reversal of funding for an LGBTQ community center under Florida’s anti‑DEI law, South Carolina bathroom bill threats, a Ghanaian trans artist's provocative reveal exposing risks of anti‑LGBTQ legislation, the European Parliament vote to ban conversion therapy, and cultural notes including the Met Gala and conversations about bisexual visibility.
Transcribe →Long Beach Pride 2026: Fearless & Free with QueerLBC & Tonya Martin
2w ago00:56:55Tap to summarizeLong Beach Pride president Tonya Martin joins the Queer LBC Podcast to discuss Long Beach Pride 2026: "Fearless and Free," headline performers, new stages (EDM and Hip Hop), family and teen programming, volunteer and sponsor initiatives, and safety measures. We sat down with Tonya — known to the community as LezPrez — the President of Long Beach Pride, to talk about everything from her personal journey into activism, the mentors who shaped her, and what it means to lead a Pride organization when LGBTQ+ rights are under fire. We get into what makes LB Pride distinct, how they balance the party with the politics, the corporate pride debate, and what’s coming for Pride 2026. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or showing up for the first time, this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Bashing Back: Gay Man Punches Homophobic Reporter
3w ago01:25:19Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of the QueerLBC podcast! This week we unpack some unsettling news and culture clippings affecting the LGBTQ+ community: a viral incident of a gay couple punching a homophobic interviewer, controversies around Coachella and AI drag-queen chatbots, Israel’s Pride amid accusations of pinkwashing, rising anti-trans legislation, and invasive surveillance targeting trans folks at major venues. The episode blends outrage, personal takes, and queer humor while exploring how money, politics, and tech are shaping safety and visibility for LGBTQ+ people today.
Transcribe →Quick T: Shelter Lawsuit, Airport Harassment, and the Fight to Save Lesbian Bars
Apr 1601:15:12Tap to summarizeHey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. This episode covers a trans woman suing a homeless shelter for alleged harassment, a new report on how affirming adults boost LGBTQ+ student success, Denver’s community fundraising to save its only lesbian bar, a gay adult model detained and banned by U.S. Customs, and conversations about queer nightlife, labor struggles, and resilience in the community.
Transcribe →Long Beach Legend JT: 70 Years of Love, Loss & Living Authentically
Apr 1300:53:50Tap to summarizeHey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. In this episode Long Beach local JT, 70 and recently widowed after a 50-year partnership, recounts coming out at 17, the city’s disco and bar scene, cruising, the trauma of raids and hate crimes, the devastation of the AIDS crisis, and how gay culture has shifted over decades. Full of candid stories, humor, dating adventures, and reflections on aging, community, and resilience. You don’t wanna miss!
Transcribe →Quick T: Conversion Therapy, Kansas Billboards and more,
Apr 800:50:29Tap to summarizeHey y'all, this podcast contains potentially disturbing content. Our show includes graphic references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, eating disorders, explicit language, and sexual acts. Listener discretion is advised. This show is for mature audiences only. Hosts Nino, Christophe and Dr. Mikey break down the Supreme Court ruling on Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Jaden Ivey's anti-LGBTQ posts and his release from the Bulls, recent trans-rights developments (including Kansas billboards and Scotland's HIV plans), plus local queer events, candid personal stories, and debates on accountability, free speech, and community support.
Transcribe →Quick T: DreamWorks Lawsuit & the Cost of Being Trans in Hollywood
Mar 3000:54:30Tap to summarizeHosts Nino, Christoph, and Dr. Mikey unpack a packed episode of Queer LBC: a DreamWorks editor's anti-trans harassment lawsuit, Kansas' forced ID revocations and trans exodus, the UN clash over gender definitions, and international developments from Poland, Greece, and Zambia. They also discuss national polling on LGBTQ rights and the political questions around transgender protections. The conversation mixes sharp commentary with local queer coverage — ACT UP protests, Long Beach events, calls for LGBTQ sanctuary policies, and community resources — ending with the hosts' candid takes and cultural moments from the week.
Transcribe →Self Love: Trans Bartender's Journey in Long Beach
Mar 2001:06:10Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Queer LBC Podcast, hosts Nino, Christoph, and Dr. Mikey talk with Art — a Long Beach bartender and educator — about leaving a relationship, discovering and embracing trans identity, and becoming a local queer personality at the Silver Fox. The conversation covers gender‑affirming care and facial feminization surgery, dealing with transphobia at work, experiences with dating and chasers, building supportive community, and practical advice on self‑love and navigating transition.
Transcribe →Quick T: Trans Genocide, Self Care, Guilty Donors
Mar 1300:37:18Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the QueerLBC podcast! In today’s Quick T we discuss, the $2M civil award in the Ed Buck case, new legal fights over transgender care and Kansas ID laws. We also get into what we’ve been doing to stay sane amidst the 24hr doom cycle! You won’t wanna miss!
Transcribe →Lions and Tigers and Bears: Furry enthusiast, and self proclaimed Otaku.
Mar 401:08:16Tap to summarizeHosts Nino, Dr. Mikey, Chelo Azul and Gio welcome guest Benito to explore otaku and furry culture — how anime shaped queer discovery, the creation and purpose of fursonas, pup play and BDSM overlaps, therians, and the dynamics of community and stigma.
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