<p>This week on Podcast Playlist, we're celebrating Pride month.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In the proverbial starter pack of anti-gay slogans, there's one that has stayed consistent over the years: "It's just not natural!" </p><p><br></p><p>The only problem with that...is according to science, same-sex relationships are <strong>extremely</strong> natural, occurring in all kinds of different animal species.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll learn more about that from A Field Guide To Gay Animals. And we'll meet one very special gay animal: a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan, who's believed to be the oldest living animal in the world.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, on the queer music podcast Sounds Gay, we'll dive into the mosh pit at a trans punk rock show, and hear how music is connecting trans folks across generational lines.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: A Field Guide To Gay Animals, The Secret Life of Canada, Sounds Gay, Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows, Handsome, Gender Reveal </p><p><br></p><p>For links and more info head to <a href="cbc.ca/podcastplaylist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cbc.ca/podcastplaylist</a>.</p><p><br></p>

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Jonathan the gay tortoise, a trans punk rock show and more stories for Pride Month

JUN 17, 202453 MIN
Podcast Playlist

Jonathan the gay tortoise, a trans punk rock show and more stories for Pride Month

JUN 17, 202453 MIN

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<p>This week on Podcast Playlist, we're celebrating Pride month.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In the proverbial starter pack of anti-gay slogans, there's one that has stayed consistent over the years: "It's just not natural!" </p><p><br></p><p>The only problem with that...is according to science, same-sex relationships are <strong>extremely</strong> natural, occurring in all kinds of different animal species.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll learn more about that from A Field Guide To Gay Animals. And we'll meet one very special gay animal: a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan, who's believed to be the oldest living animal in the world.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, on the queer music podcast Sounds Gay, we'll dive into the mosh pit at a trans punk rock show, and hear how music is connecting trans folks across generational lines.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: A Field Guide To Gay Animals, The Secret Life of Canada, Sounds Gay, Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows, Handsome, Gender Reveal </p><p><br></p><p>For links and more info head to <a href="cbc.ca/podcastplaylist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cbc.ca/podcastplaylist</a>.</p><p><br></p>