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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode Archie sits down with wellness coach and licensed social worker Devin Scott to unpack something so many LGBTQ+ people experience, but rarely talk about: the exhaustion of masking, code switching, and trying to “belong.”

With Devin we unpack what it really means to play the “game of belonging”… and why even when you “win,” it can still feel like something’s missing.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being “on,” struggled to feel seen even when your life looks successful, or questioned who you really are underneath it all, this conversation is for you.

We explore:

•  Why masking and code switching are survival tools for LGBTQ+ people 
•  The mental health impact of long-term masking (burnout 👀) 
•  Queer perfectionism and the pressure to “fit” everywhere 
•  How shame shows up and why it’s not always the enemy 
•  The difference between being accepted and actually being seen 
•  Where to start if you’re realising you’ve been “playing the game” 

Because the truth is a lot of us were never taught how to exist as ourselves safely.

So we adapted. We performed. We survived.

🎧 Listen now and ask yourself… are you being yourself, or just playing the game of belonging? And until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Get in touch with Devin:

Email: devin@findyourmeaning.coach
Website: https://findyourmeaning.coach/
Instagram: @devinscott.nyc

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Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest literary debates of all time: was William Shakespeare gay… or at least queer?

From secret lovers to “queer-coded” sonnets, we unpack the theory that Shakespeare may have had romantic or sexual relationships with men, particularly the mysterious “Fair Youth” featured in 126 of his sonnets.

We explore:

• The Fair Youth and who he might have been
• Shakespeare’s sonnets and their surprisingly queer themes
• The dramatic portrait theory (involving vandalism and possible heartbreak)
• Queer themes in plays like Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice
• Why we can’t label historical figures the way we do today

We also touch on:

Are we uncovering hidden queer history  or projecting modern identities onto the past?

Because while we may never know Shakespeare’s sexuality for sure, one thing is clear: his work is filled with passion, desire, gender fluidity, and relationships that don’t fit neatly into boxes.

Whether you’re a Shakespeare fan, a queer history nerd, or just here for the drama, this episode is packed with fascinating insights, chaotic theories, and a little bit of queer speculation.

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself, did Shakespeare have a secret gay lover?... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBTQ+ Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode, we ask the ultimate question: is Wicked The Musical actually queer? 

With the release of the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, we unpack the queer subtext, LGBTQ+ themes, and history behind one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

From The Wizard of Oz’s hidden queer roots to Gregory Maguire’s original novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, we explore how this story became a metaphor for otherness, identity, and queer love.

We talk about:
 ✨ The queer subtext between Elphaba and Glinda, were they more than friends?
 🌈 The LGBTQ+ symbolism behind The Wizard of Oz and “Friends of Dorothy”
💬 How author Gregory Maguire’s own identity shaped the story
🎭 Why Wicked still resonates with queer audiences two decades later
💚 How art, theatre, and representation can create belonging for LGBTQIA+ people

So whether you cried during “For Good,” grew up loving Wicked, or just want to understand why queer fans feel so connected to Oz, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and learn about the queer subtext behind Wicked The Musical ... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

 Do YOU think Wicked is queer?

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode we chat with Melbourne-based queer indie-pop artist Harper Bloom, whose heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic storytelling have made her one of Australia’s most exciting emerging queer voices.

Harper opens up about her musical journey and how embracing her queerness and confidence influenced her sound.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

•  The inspiration behind her new EP House of Cards and hit single Sleepy Head (rated ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ on Triple J)
• The intersection of queerness, creativity, and identity in today’s music industry
• How confidence, community, and collaboration fuel authentic artistry
• Harper’s advice for queer musicians starting their journey

Whether you’re an indie-pop lover, a queer artist finding your voice, or simply love hearing how personal stories become powerful music, this conversation will leave you inspired.

👉 Follow Harper Bloom, stream House of Cards, and join us for a vibrant chat about visibility, vulnerability, and the joy of being perfectly queer.

🎧 Grab your headphones and discover a new aussie queer artist... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈


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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week we sit down with writer, actor, comedian and creator Ash Perez, best known for their hit Buzzfeed videos, 2nd Try and their new series New Guy Tries. Together, we dive into the transgender experience from a trans-masculine perspective in a raw, funny, and deeply honest Q&A.

Ash opens up about the inspiration behind New Guy Tries, a show that follows them navigating everyday “firsts” after transitioning. Everything from gym culture to dating, while breaking down myths and stereotypes about being trans. 

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• What it really feels like to step into the world as a “new guy”
• Hear all about the New Guy Tries series
• The awkward, funny, and sometimes emotional “first-time” moments in transition
• Feminism and feeling loss when transitioning
• Grief and transitioning
• Transitioning in the public eye

This is a heartfelt, affirming, and eye-opening conversation between two trans guys swapping stories, comparing notes, and celebrating the joy and messiness of transition. Whether you’re trans, questioning, or simply want to better understand the trans-masculine experience, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and moments of recognition.
 

🎧 Grab your headphone discover why Ash’s New Guy Tries is more than just a show... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Here more from Ash Perez:

• On the Phone with Ash & Amanda
• New Guy Tries
• Tiktok
• Instagram
• New Guy Tries YouTube

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week's we're back with one of our favourite segments "Queer and A". This is where we dive into Reddit's "Ask LGBT" threads to answer questions in the good old reddit way.

In this episode, we're tackling a range of topics:

• Queer Allyship: Can a straight, cisgender guy paint his nails with a rainbow for Pride without it being cultural appropriation? We weigh in, sharing our thoughts and some of the top Reddit comments on the subject.
• Family Dynamics: A trans woman asks for advice on dealing with her sister, who uses her kids as an excuse for her transphobic behavior. We discuss setting boundaries with family and the importance of not "making yourself smaller to appease her".
• Internalised Homophobia: A 17-year-old girl struggling with her own internalized homophobia asks for advice and resources to become "more of an ally to myself". 
• Toxic Relationships: We get real about a bisexual woman's dilemma: her boyfriend is "a little homophobic," using slurs and making her feel uncomfortable

We also share some important news about a new report from LGBTQ rights group, OutRight International, revealing that politicians worldwide used anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in their campaigns last year. We reflect on the progress our community has made despite the current political climate, noting that LGBTQ people have more support and organizations now than ever before.

We also give you our opinion on "Lesbian Space Princess" currently playing in Luna Cinemas across Australia. 

🎧 Grab your headphones and join us as we step into a world where Reddit questions help us feel less alone… and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Links:

Outright International Report

If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:

Phone:

• Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
• Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
• Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
• Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
• RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

• Head to health online chat  - headtohealth.gov.au
• RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or connect@ruah.org.au 

Support the show

Patreon:

If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week, we’re diving into a hidden piece of queer history Casa Susanna.

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, when living authentically could get you arrested, Susanna Valenti and her wife, Marie Tonell, opened their home to transgender women. It was a safe place for guests where they could live as themselves with no fear and no judgment.

But before we get there, we’re also unpacking what’s been going on in Australian sport with the AFL’s latest homophobic slur scandal. We have a discussion about the culture around men’s sport, and why Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual is such a big deal.

Here’s what we cover in this ep:
🏉 The AFL scandal and how supporters use “sledging” as a Homophobia excuse
🌈 Mitch Brown’s the first AFL player past or present to come out as Bisexual
🏠 The story of Casa Susanna and the people who found sanctuary there

It’s history, sport, and queer resilience all rolled into one episode, plus a few tangents along the way (you know us).

🎧 Grab your headphones and join us as we step into a world where being yourself was radical...and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Links we found useful for this episode:

• https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/26/style/casa-susanna-trans-photo-archive/index.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/31/casa-susanna-review-this-portrait-of-queer-life-in-an-era-of-illegality-is-incredibly-moving
• https://thamesandhudson.com.au/product/casa-susanna-the-story-of-the-first-trans-network-in-the-united-states-1959-1968/
• https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/casa-susanna/
• https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/10855/the-story-of-casa-susanna-a-1960s-escape-for-gender-non-conformists

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

This week, we’re diving into Hinge’s Love Beyond Labels Report with Moe Ari Brown, licensed therapist and Hinge’s Love & Connection Expert. 

Are traditional gender and sexuality labels holding us back? Why are more queer daters rejecting rigid categories and what does “label fatigue” actually mean? That is what we are tackling in this episode. 

We break down:
✅ Why labels can feel suffocating even when they once helped us
✅ The rise of “label fluidity” and how it’s changing queer dating
✅ How to date beyond your “type” (and why it’s worth it)
✅ The future of emotional safety in LGBTQIA+ relationships

Plus, Moe shares personal stories about navigating identity, the pressure to “perform” for others, and why healing happens in connection. Whether you’re tired of boxes or just curious about dating differently, this episode is packed with heart, humour, and real-world advice.

🎧 So grab your headphones, learn something new... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Moe Ari Brown:

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

Website: https://theemoeari.com/

Hinge:

Newsroom: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-LGBTQ-Report

Love Beyond Labels Report: The Report

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If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this weeks episode we look into one of the biggest misconceptions circulating today: are transgender kids really undergoing surgery?

We unpack what actually happens for trans youth in Australia—from social transition to puberty blockers and age-based medical pathways. With evidence-backed facts we talk top surgery waitlists, media fear-mongering, what puberty blockers really do, and the actual role of affirming care in reducing mental health risks for LGBTQIA+ youth.

We also discuss:

• The real process of transitioning for kids and teens
• Why misinformation is dangerous (looking at you, Channel 7)
• How gender-affirming care improves mental health outcomes
• What the Australian medical guidelines actually say
• What YOU can do to support trans youth today

This is the episode to send to that misinformed coworker, worried parent, or confused politician. Let’s cut through the fear and be perfectly clear.

🎧 So grab your headphones, cut through the misinformation... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Resources we found useful for this episode:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/26/health/top-surgery-transgender-teenagers.html
• chrome-extension://bdfcnmeidppjeaggnmidamkiddifkdib/viewer.html?file=https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2020.pdf
• rch.org.au
• nhmrc.gov.au
• health.nsw.gov.au
• ama.com.au

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Patreon:

If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this weeks Small Talks episode, we discuss the erasure of LGBTQ+ identities from the Stonewall monument website and break down the concept of "test case persecution" and its serious impact for the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Then, we talk about the heartwarming Stand in Pride app. This non-profit connects LGBTQ+ individuals facing family rejection with chosen family and supportive allies for life's big moments like weddings, or simply for daily emotional support. 

This episode is a powerful reminder that through solidarity and chosen family, profound support and identity affirmation are always possible.

In this episode, hear about:

• The Trump administration's removal of "transgender" and "bisexual" from the Stonewall Monument website.
• The concerning concept of "test case persecution" and its impact on the queer community.
• What the Stand in Pride app is and how it connects LGBTQ+ individuals with chosen family.
• The vital importance of chosen family for LGBTQ+ people facing rejection.
• How to get involved with Stand in Pride, whether seeking or offering support.

🎧 So grab your headphones, press play... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Support the show

Patreon:

If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going. 

A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us.

Much love
Archie & Katie 🌈