Queer Time

Many people in the LGBTQ community have questioned their identity at some point in their life. Whether it be your sexuality, gender, or both, finding your identity can be difficult, but the journey of self discovery is worth the trouble. On today's episode, Miki talks to guest star Macy Lee about identity and how uncertainty and expression are important aspects of the community and its journey. Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many states, including California, to issue a shelter in place order. The order advises all non-essential businesses to close. On today's episode, Miki discusses how the LGBT community's support system has been affected along with teens' mental health. Miki also interviews sophomore Luke Lisi and freshmen Anjo Berini and David Rodney concerning these issues. Suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Trans hotline: 877-565-8860 Anxiety/panic attack hotline: 1-800-647-2642

Transgender people are constantly discriminated against, from bathrooms to stores. There is also a lot of violence against the trans community, but most news stations do not cover these incidents. On today's episode, Miki talks about a recent event of a trans woman's death and speaks to David, Anjo, and Dani about the amount of coverage this topic receives. Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

The acronym MOGAI stands for marginalized orientation, gender identity, and intersex. Some of the identities that are considered MOGAI have become a part of a joke that others use to make fun of the LGBTQ community, specifically non binary individuals. On today's episode, Miki has a discussion with four other LGBTQ teens who attend Carlmont, Dani, Anjo, David, and Percy. They discuss their opinions concerning MOGAI identities. 

LGBTQ representation definitely has foundations in media, but some major studios do not accurately portray it. On today's episode, Miki talks about Disney and the recent claims of queerbaiting. Miki also interviews Luke Lisi, a bisexual sophomore at Carlmont who watches films regularly. Edited by Miki.

Marsha P. Johnson is the trans drag queen that many people associate with starting pride. On today's episode, Miki talks about who she is and how New York is honoring her with a state park in her honor. Edited by Miki. Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

We've all heard stories about people in the LGBTQ community being fired for being open and out, but what about the reverse? On today's episode of Queer Time, Miki talks someone who was fired for saying transphobic remarks and interviews Mira, an LGBTQ ally.  Edited by Miki Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes and special updates! Instagram: @queertimepodcast Twitter: @queertimepod

No community is perfect, and the LGBTQ community is no exception. On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy, Zach, and Miki sit down to discuss their opinions on issues within the LGBTQ community. They cover misogyny, racism, fetishization, hypersexuality, being LGBTQ “for attention," and respect. Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

On today's episode, Maddy, Zach, and Miki cover the latest breaking news fresh off the press. If you’re confused about the Supreme Court, the presidential candidates’ plans for LGBTQ+ rights, or want to know more about how the Carlmont community is reacting to these events, we have you covered! Edited by Maddy and Miki. Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepod

In today's episode, "Who am I?" guest star Emma Evans joins Maddy on a discussion about questioning one's sexuality. Zach finishes off the episode by talking about a new bill introduced in California along with recent studies on conversion therapy. Edited by Maddy and Miki. Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy, Zach, and Miki cover LGBT+ rights across Asia and the Middle East. They discuss the progress being made in these countries and how it fares compared to the U.S. Not caught up with the situation in Taiwan? In the Philippines? In India? In the Palestinian territories? Don't worry, Queer Time Podcast has you covered! Follow us on Instagram! @queertimepodcast Follow us on Twitter! @queertimepod

The Queer Time Podcast crew returns in Season 2 Episode 1: Gender Identity. Today, Maddy, Zach, and Miki welcome you back with an in-depth discussion on the connotations surrounding the idea of gender in modern-day society. Edited by Miki. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes and special updates! Instagram: @queertimepodcast Twitter: @queertimepod

On the season one finale of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach discuss the LGBTQ community's relationship with government and politics. They cover the finalization of Donald Trump's military trans ban, an overview of the Supreme Court and cases regarding sexuality in the workplace, and the pros, cons, and opinions of Pete Buttigieg. Edited by Mikayla Nguyen (Miki). Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes and special updates! Instagram: @queertimepodcast Twitter: @queertimepod

Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.  On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast comes the last part of Episode Nine: Mainstream Media. Miki talks about Queer Eye, the Netflix makeover show featuring five gay men. Miki also talk about representation overall in television and movies as well as some of their favorite cartoons that have LGBTQ+ representation. Edited by Miki.

Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.  On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, 'Part Two: Books of Episode Nine: Mainstream Media,' Maddy gives you the rundown of Grindelwald and Dumbledore's relationship in the Harry Potter franchise. She also discusses some of her favorite LGBTQ authors and books and conducts an interview on LGBTQ in literature. Edited by Miki.

Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.  In Part One of Episode Nine, Zach discusses controversy in the LGBTQ music community along with LGBTQ musicians and their impact. Edited by Miki.

On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach talk about resistance to the LGBTQ community here in America and abroad, while Miki conducts an interview about LGBTQ education in schools!

On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Zach discusses the Equality Act and a recent controversy surrounding a school in Birmingham. Edited by Miki Nguyen. 

On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach discuss the Methodist Church, recent developments in the Jussie Smollett attack, and new bills drafted in California.  If you have any questions or concerns, hit us up on our email, queertimepodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram at @queertimepodcast and follow us on Twitter at @queertimepod. We’d love to hear your feedback!

Maddy and Zach discuss events surrounding controversy in the LGBTQ community and a new global campaign run by the Trump Administration regarding the decriminalization of homosexuality.