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LGBTQ Podcast


Be Shameless: Build Something That Lasts | Natives & Queer Voices NYC (Ronald Hinton)
In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with actor, filmmaker, and co-founder of Queer Voices NYC Film Festival, Ronald Hinton, for a conversation that is equal parts masterclass and therapy session.
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May 2629 min read


I'm a Struggling Filmmaker. But Also Lit. Both Things Can Be True. | Nyala Moon
In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with writer-director-actress and all-around creative force Nyala Moon for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey as an artist.
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Apr 2942 min read


How a Cunt Necklace Got Cersei Lannister in a $90K Thriller | "Long Pork" (Iris Dukatt)
In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with writer-director Iris Dukatt to talk about her short film Long Pork — a $90K reproductive rights revenge thriller starring Lena Headey, aka Cersei Lannister.
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Apr 1539 min read


How Community (and a Little Weed) Made This Dream Short Film Come True | "City of Dreamz" (Imani Celeste)
Imani Celeste chats with host Brandon Nick about her short film City of Dreamz and how community, resourcefulness, and a little weed helped bring her debut short to life.
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Apr 139 min read


From DIY Web Series to Studio-Supported Cinema | "Them That's Not" (Mekhai Lee)
In this episode of Film Festival Friends, Brandon Nick sits down with filmmaker Mekhai Lee to talk about his short film Them That’s Not and the leap from DIY web series to studio-supported filmmaking. Mekhai shares how grief and spiritual guidance shaped the film’s origin about a grieving queer woman, which he made for $20k film after winning NewFest x Concord Sound and Scene grant.
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Mar 1733 min read


The Emergence of Ballroom's New Generation of Filmmakers | "Make Some Room" (Trey Sherman)
Trey Sherman chats with host Brandon Nick about how his film 'Make Some Room' made some room, both in Ballroom and as a filmmaker.
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Mar 429 min read


A Drag Queen Survived a Hate Crime. Then Made a Film About It | "After What Happened at the Library" (Kyle Casey Chu)
Brandon Nick sits down with Kyle Casey Chu aka Panda Dulce to chat about his autofictional short 'After What Happened at the Library'.
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Feb 2032 min read


This Indie Director Uses AI in her Filmmaking | "DENIM" (TT the Artist)
Brandon Nick sits down with Tedra Wilson aka TT the Artist to talk DENIM, her genre-bending, SXSW award-winning doc celebrating LGBTQIA+ creativity.
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Feb 641 min read


From Poem to the BAFTAs Nomination: Two Black Boys In Paradise | "Two Black Boys in Paradise" (Dean Atta + Baz Sells)
In this episode of Film Festival Friends, host Brandon Nick connects with Dean Atta and Baz Sells to talk about their BAFTA-nominated animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise.
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Feb 638 min read


Episode 010 - It's the Journey
Closing out this season with a question: What's the cost of chasing your dream? In our finale, host Brandon Nick answers that question.
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Sep 25, 202227 min read


Episode 009 - Let's Share Stories vol. 2
In this 2nd installation of our LSS series we hear a heart-warming journey, and two tales of Baltimore, all from Ballroom legends and icons.
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Apr 17, 202226 min read


Episode 008 - A Father's Legacy
By this point in his life, Glenn thought he’d be a dad, and a great dad at that considering the father figures he had growing up. But no…
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Apr 2, 202230 min read


Episode 007 - In the Sanctuary with Pastor Prosecco
In this first installment, Shannon sits with her good good girlfriend Pastor Prosecco for a spiritual kiki.
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Dec 5, 202123 min read


Episode 006 - Qmunity
In this episode, five Black, beautiful and brilliant producers explore what community means to them...
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Nov 28, 202129 min read


Episode 005 - Thank You For Being A Friend
This episode explores crystal meth's impact on Black gay men and its effect on interpersonal relationships. Never stop being a friend.
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Aug 22, 202124 min read


Episode 004 - Let's Share Stories vol. 1
Let’s Share Storie is an oral history of the Ballroom/House scene. This is our version of LSS where we honor the legacy of Ballroom through
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Aug 8, 202123 min read


Episode 003 - Pleasure (Re)Defined
Adrienne Maree Brown once wrote that “pleasure is a measure of freedom,” and we like to think of the guests in this episode as Pleasure Activists! In “Pleasure (Re)Defined” we explore the politics of pleasure, pushing back against the cis-het “standard” of what is acceptable, and redefining what pleasure and desire look like for these individuals. Ericka Hart takes you through her “fucking curriculum,” and Devin Michael Lowe & Morticia Godiva share how polyamory gives them fi
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Jul 18, 202124 min read


Episode 002 - To My Sisters...
Imagine a world designed for you. A world where you feel safe and valued. What do you need in this world? That’s how we start this episode. This episode is a bouquet of stories, featuring the words of more than a dozen Black transwomen, exploring themes of Black trans joy and gender euphoria. This episode is a love letter for Black trans women from Black trans women. May we be grateful enough to hear it. Guests include: Mojo Disco, Iman Hill, Qween Jean, Bryanna Jenkins, Merc
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Jul 4, 202122 min read


Episode 001 - Breathe. Dance. Fvck.
We want to start this journey off right, with some healing! Guests include Erica Woodland, Baba Oludare, and Daddy Jinx.
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Jun 16, 202126 min read


Episode 000 - Giving What's Meant To Be Gave (Trailer)
Let's Get Back To Queer is a mixxy new podcast exploring the magical, mundane, and messy experiences of Black LGBTQ culture. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Find out more about Let's Get Back To Queer and ways to support on www.letsgetbacktoqueer.com. And follow us on social media and join our community groups, we'd love to have you on this journey with us! IG: www.instagram.com/letsgetbacktoqueer Twitter: www.twitter.com/lgbtqpodcast
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May 3, 20211 min read
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