Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past
Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past

Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past

Closeted History

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The show where together we out the Queer and Trans History you never knew. It’s all about education, learning, and making the LGBTQ+ stories of the past, that have been previously hidden from our society, more accessible for everyone.

Recent Episodes

The Best LGBTQ+ Movie I've Ever Seen | Ep. 22 w/ Bad Queers Podcast
JAN 22, 2025
The Best LGBTQ+ Movie I've Ever Seen | Ep. 22 w/ Bad Queers Podcast

Want access to every video early, ad-free content, and support the show? Join our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join me to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans, Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival in 2011. This is the best LGBTQ+ movie I've ever seen and will be rewatching again! 📕 Table of Contents 📕 Connect With Our Guests 🌈 Bad Queers Podcast is a space where we discuss breaking stereotypes and share stories that are often overlooked. We’re dedicated to those who feel like they came out of the closet only to be placed in a box they don't belong to. Here, our conversations are like stepping into an intimate gathering among your closest queer friends—sometimes messy, sometimes serious, but always real. Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badqueerspod/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badqueerspod/ Merch: https://www.badqueers.com/shop Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ ⁠https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit⁠ 🌈 Connect With Us Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory⁠ Our Website: ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠ 📱 Subscribe & Watch Here YT: @ClosetedHistory Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D⁠ #pariah #moviereviews #movieanalysis / / Some of Our Faves Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory⁠ / / About Us 🌈 Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠ (http://www.closetedhistory.com) My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you! Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖

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57 MIN
The Silent Majority - Bisexual Invisibility | Interview with Rebecca Minor | Ep 21
JAN 8, 2025
The Silent Majority - Bisexual Invisibility | Interview with Rebecca Minor | Ep 21

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In our season 3 opening episode, I interview Rebecca Minor, a licensed therapist, educator, and advocate passionate about creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Rebecca is one of the founders of Bi(in)visibility, a platform that centers the experiences of bisexual individuals—an often overlooked group within the LGBTQ+ community, despite making up the majority. In fact, studies show that bisexual adults represent 57.3% of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S., yet their voices are frequently erased or misunderstood. Through Bi(in)visibility, Rebecca is working to change that.

📕 Table of Contents 📕

00:00 Introduction

00:01 Rebecca's journey to Bi Invisibility and challenges within the bisexual community

00:04 Misconceptions and fluidity in bisexual attraction

00:08 Compulsory heterosexuality and identity language

00:12 Personal experiences, inclusivity, and community challenges

00:19 Community evolution and exploring queer identity in relationships

00:25 Gender identity, resources for bi men, and community feedback

00:29 Therapists’ role, advice, and affirming queer identity

00:36 Importance of learning LGBTQ+ history

00:37 Promoting the bi invisibility community and closing


Connect With Our Guest 🌈

Rebecca Minor, LICSW, is a queer clinician, consultant, and educator specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming and serves as a guide to their parents in affirming it. Rebecca is the founder of Prism Therapy Collective, where their approach is always trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming.


In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca leads a community called bi+ (in)visibility for bi+ people navigating their queer identity in the context of a straight-presenting relationship. She is also part-time faculty at Boston University School of Social Work and has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and businesses for the past decade. Rebecca is the author of the forthcoming book Raising Trans Youth; What To Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This (Row House, 2025).


Social:

Instagram: @gender.specialist (https://www.instagram.com/gender.specialist) & @bi_invisibility (https://www.instagram.com/bi_invisibility/)

Patreon: bi+ (in)visibility Membership (https://www.patreon.com/bi_invisibility)

Facebook: Rebecca Minor LICSW (https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaMinorLICSW)

LinkedIn: Rebecca Minor, LICSW (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genderspecialist/)


Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ ⁠https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit⁠


🌈 Connect With Us

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory

Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory⁠

Our Website: ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠


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Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D⁠


#bisexual #bisexuality #podcast #interview


/ / Some of Our Faves

Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory⁠


/ / About Us 🌈

Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠


My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!


Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖

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38 MIN
Revisiting Jennifer's Body | LGBTQ+ Movie Review | Ep 20
OCT 10, 2024
Revisiting Jennifer's Body | LGBTQ+ Movie Review | Ep 20

Want early access to every episode? Join our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory Links & Resources Mentioned ⬇️ Queer Horror Anthology "It Came From The Closet": https://bookshop.org/a/81838/9781952177798 American Psycho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDzCvaVAHws&t=2781s Antz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL8l0xe7oAg&t=5s Twister/Twisters Double Feature: https://leftoftheprojector.com/episode/twister-1996-and-twisters-2024-with-closeted-history-and-schizophrenic-reads 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00 Introduction

02:22: Discussion on Jennifer's Body IMDb film description

05:04: Analysis of soundtrack relevance to film

06:41: Marketing and reception of Jennifer's Body

10:51: Misogyny in marketing and production

15:46: Analysis of character dynamics

19:00: Issues with Movie Writing

20:02: Influence of Misogyny in Hollywood

21:31: Real-Life Influence Behind the Movie

24:24: Sacrifices for Fame and Success

26:31: Patriarchy and Gender Roles in the Movie

31:00: Critique of Capitalism and Exploitation of Tragedy

35:42: Problematic portrayals in older movies

37:21: Chris Pratt's cameo and thoughts on Adam Brody

38:11: Adam Brody's influence on indie culture

40:42: Reflections on MySpace and early internet culture

44:53: Where are the Adults?

45:02: Conversation about queer coding in the film 52:56: Misinterpretation of Characters' Suffering

54:29: Emotional connection between Jennifer and Needy

59:01: Personal reviews and ratings of the movie

01:00: Upcoming interview and final thoughts on Jennifer's Body


Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit 🌈 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory Our Website: www.closetedhistory.com 📱Subscribe & Watch Here YT: @ClosetedHistory Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D #JennifersBody #moviereview #QueerHorror --- / / Some of Our Faves Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory / / About Us 🌈 Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ www.closetedhistory.com My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you! Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be listed in the description above. I only recommend products I love and use, and by purchasing through my link, I earn a small commission.⁠ This is at no extra cost to you and supports our channel 💖

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62 MIN
It Came From The Closet Editor Interview w/ Joe Vallese | Ep 19
SEP 26, 2024
It Came From The Closet Editor Interview w/ Joe Vallese | Ep 19

Ready to read this collection for yourself? ➡️ https://bookshop.org/a/81838/9781952177798


In this episode, we interview the editor of It Came From The Closet, a collection of essays blending LGBTQ+ experiences with horror. We discuss the inspiration behind focusing on queer stories in the genre, how essays were selected, and the recurring themes throughout the collection. The editor shares insights on amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices in horror, why the genre resonates with queer communities, and the impact he hopes the collection will have on discussions around representation.


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📕 Table of Contents 📕

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Discussion on the book's design and its background

03:40 The thematic elements of the book

07:02 Queerness in horror and reclaiming narratives

10:08 Why queer people are drawn to horror

18:39 Process of selecting essays for the book

29:05 Standout essays in the collection

33:01 Emerging themes in LGBTQ horror essays

37:09 Impact of the anthology on LGBTQ representation in horror

41:21 Purpose and Impact of the Anthology

49:00 Advice for Writers and Editors on LGBTQ+ Themes in Horror

52:06 Most Surprising and Rewarding Parts of the Project

57:49 Closing Remarks


Connect With Our Guest 🌈

Joe Vallese is coeditor of the anthology What’s Your Exit? A Literary Detour Through New Jersey. His creative and pop culture writing appears in Bomb, VICE, Backstage, PopMatters, Southeast ReviewNorth American ReviewNarrative NortheastVIA: Voices in Italian-Americana, among others. He has been a Pushcart Prize nominee and a notable in Best American Essays for his essay “Blood, Brothers.”


He is currently clinical associate professor in the Expository Writing Program and Faculty Fellow in Residence at New York University, and previously served as site director and faculty for the Bard Prison Initiative. Joe holds an MFA New York University, and MAT and BA degrees from Bard College.


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/it_came_from_the_closet/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/homohorror



Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ ⁠https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit⁠


🌈 Connect With Us

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory⁠

Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory

Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory⁠

Our Website: ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠


📱 Subscribe & Watch Here

YT: @ClosetedHistory

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D⁠


#ItCameFromTheCloset #QueerBooks #QueerHorror


/ / Some of Our FavesCheck out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory⁠/ /


About Us 🌈

Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠


My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!


Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖

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60 MIN
The Reality of LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health: Insights from the Trevor Project | Ep 18
SEP 20, 2024
The Reality of LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health: Insights from the Trevor Project | Ep 18

Interested in the full survey? Read more here ➡️ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/


If you enjoy our content and want to support the show, consider joining our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory


In this episode, we discuss the Trevor Project's 2024 US National Survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. We go over the results together to examine what exactly LGBTQ+ youth are experiencing so we can understand how to better support them. With a blend of data, and insights, this conversation is a timely and relevant conversation about mental health. 


Links & Resources Mentioned ⬇️

  • 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People Full Survey Results: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/
  • ACLU Mapping of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation: https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024


📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕

00:36 Introduction

01:57 Mental Health and Suicide Risk

07:07: Access to Care

12:14: Anti-LGBTQ Policies

14:34: Anti-LGBTQ Victimization

00:22:18: Supporting LGBTQ Youth


Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit


🌈 Connect With Us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory

Our Website: www.closetedhistory.com


📱Subscribe & Watch Here

YT: @ClosetedHistory

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D

#MentalHealth #LGBTQYouth #TrevorProject



/ / Some of Our Faves

Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory


/ / About Us 🌈

Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ www.closetedhistory.com

My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!


Disclaimer: Affiliate links may be listed in the description above. I only recommend products I love and use, and by purchasing through my link, I earn a small commission.⁠ This is at no extra cost to you and supports our channel 💖

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27 MIN