Because The Boss Belongs to Us is a narrative podcast series presented by Jesse Lawson and Holly Casio that uses Bruce Springsteen as a lens through which to explore queer history, identity and politics.
Holly is a zine maker and librarian who made the renowned ‘Me and Bruce’ series which explores growing up gay in a small town in the North of England. Jesse is a transmasculine radio maker and drag king from London, UK. Despite Bruce being a straight cis man from America, both Holly and Jesse found queer validation in his lyrics. They could feel the crushing alienation of...
It’s time to investigate item two on Jesse and Holly’s airtight queer icon checklist: Underdog Status. They need to find in him experiences of struggle that would make him relatable to queer people, so they can root for him as an underdog.
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Published 06/25/24
Jesse and Holly have anointed themselves with Queer Scientific Research Status and they’re ready to put The Boss to the test. Can he fulfill the first item on their checklist: CAMP?
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Published 06/18/24