Episodes
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the Eurovision Song Contest and some of the other top news of the week.
Music this week:
Lithuania | Silvester Belt - Luktelk
Estonia | 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
Spain | Nebulossa - ZORRA
Ireland | Bambie Thug - Doomsday Blue
Finland | Windows95man - No Rules!
Croatia | Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim
Switzerland | Nemo - The Code
Published 05/13/24
What is Queer Food? Inspired by the recent Queer Food Conference Luke and Sebastien dive into the queer history of different foods. They also discuss the hate vandalism at the University of Windsor, and other big news stories of the week.
Music this week:
Lobotomize Me by Cosmic Club (Canadian)
North American Martyrs by Funeral Lakes (Canadian)
Dark Water by Talinor (Canadian)
Published 05/05/24
In this weeks program Luke and Sebstien discuss some of the latest research impacting the LGBT community as well as the Federal Budget and the UKs Cass Review on Trans Healthcare.
Music this week:
Into the Great Unknown by Cedar Roots (Canadian)
You'll Never Know by Neela (Canadian)
More Than This by Mallory Chipman (Canadian)
Published 05/05/24
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien interview Rob Anderson the author of the satirical new textbook Gay Science. Luke and Sebastien also discuss the other top news of the day.
Please note, we had to re-record a portion of the show, and Luke was only available by phone, as a result some of the audio from the host is a lower quality than usual.
Music this week:
shade of hue by henryqin (Canadian)
Beauty Is Revenge by Tranie Tronic (Canadian)
Love Me by CEC (Canadian)
Published 04/24/24
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien respond to Jojo Siwa's comment about being the inventor of gay pop with an exploration of gay pop. They also dive into the news of a AI Boyfriend from Grindr and other top news of the week.
Music this week:
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Pet Shop Boys - Go West
Tegan and Sara - Closer (Canadian)
MIKA - Lollipop
Olly Alexander - Dizzy
Mad Tsai - stacy's brother
Published 04/15/24
In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the biggest news of the week. This includes a historic motion from the UN Human Rights Council on Intersex people. They also discuss a recent academic study on pronouns on resumes, risk compensation on PREP and much more.
Music this week:
Drake Jensen - Talk Me Down (Canadian)
Orville Peck & Willie Nelson - Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other
K.D Lang - Big Boned Gal (Canadian)
Published 04/08/24
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the resurgence of Mpox in Canada and the impact that Grindr which celebrates its 15th anniversary has had on gay culture.
Music this week:
Run Wild by Becky Prokova (Canadian)
Fireworks by Mya Luv (Canadian)
With Me by Julia Dales (Canadian)
So Many Asking by Jake Nicoll (Canadian)
Dare To Hope by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)
Published 04/01/24
In this weeks program in response to an extensive investigation by Rolling Stone into the drag queen Shangela, Luke and Sebastien being safe and the influence of queer celebrity. They also discuss the top GLBT news of the week.
Music this week:
Just Don't Care by Kue Varo (Canadian)
Nicotine Hallelujah by Päter (Canadian)
Europapa by Joost Klein
Published 03/24/24
This weeks show delves into the alarming increase of hate crimes in Canada, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. This show features interviews with Warren Silver from Stats Canada, who shares staggering statistics and the nuances behind them, and Hazel Woodruff from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, who discusses grassroots defense strategies and the power of community resilience. Through their expert analysis and heartfelt stories, we explore the impact of these crimes and the collective...
Published 03/17/24
In this weeks episode we cover the recent record breaking payback by Toronto Pride of over $500,000 to the Canadian Government after their federal grant controversy. To walk us through it is Assistant Professor Tom Hooper. Also this week the big news from Canada, Greece and Ghana.
Music this week:
Perfection by Once A Tree (Canadian)
Everything's Good (Right Now) by Don River (Canadian)
This Moment by Cedar Roots (Canadian)
Published 03/10/24
In this weeks episode we are joined by Kevin of Stroked Ego in Ottawa, as we discuss the struggle of running a business in the gay village. We are also joined by Mariah Darling the Education Coordinator at Chroma as they prepare to present at a national conference on creating temporary queer spaces.
Music this week:
Hunting Buffalo by Norine Braun (Canadian)
Follow the Call by KWIAT (Canadian)
Loneliness (Radio Edit) by The Pet Shop Boys
Published 03/03/24
This episode of CanQueer dives into the critical shifts in HIV testing and funding in Canada, featuring insights from CATIE and the Canadian AIDS Society. We explore the impact of federal funding ending for HIV self-testing kits and the broader implications for health access. Additionally, we discuss the queer community's resilience in small towns, focusing on the debate around public expressions of queerness and local responses.
Music this week:
Overcome by Chilko in the Rosemary...
Published 02/26/24
In this weeks show we discuss the latest news, including the crackdown in Russian on glbt representations.
Music this week:
Fever Dreams by Julia Dales (Canadian)
Ladybird, What's Wrong? by Avi C. Engel (Canadian)
Flowers by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)
Published 02/19/24
In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the idea of gay dates for Valentines day, before moving onto discussing big Canadian gay news. This includes the new Executive Director at Pride PEI, a referendum on a flag in Alberta and more.
Music this week:
The High by Backyard Betties (Canadian)
Took The Dog For A Long Walk by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)
Quest Before by Norine Braun (Canadian)
Published 02/12/24
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien interview an academic looking into Bisexual leaders in businesses. They also discuss the news from Toronto of Toronto Pride paying back money to the government and the proposed regulations out of Alberta for trans teens.
Music this week:
Wasn't Easy by Becky Prokova (Canadian)
Someone's Knocking by me:she (Canadian)
Bebop by A.Trozzo (Canadian)
Published 02/05/24
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the lawsuit against Madonna for starting her show late, the guilty plea by the Club Q killer, and a special interview with Reverend Cheri Di Novo about queer folks of faith.
Music this week:
Weathervane by Clara Cloud (Canadian)
Living in Love by Jess Rae (Canadian)
Too Much by Waveform Mountain (Canadian)
Published 01/22/24
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien dive into queer electro-clash, and discuss the top news of the week. Including Vancouver and Edmonton's bid for the gay games, a controversy at Northern Peace Pride, and Barry Manalow at a Bathhouse.
Music:
Skin & Leather by The Hidden Cameras (Canadian)
KEROSENE by Crystal Castles (Canadian)
Boys Wanna Be Her by Peaches (Canadian)
Sisters in the Struggle by Lesbians on Ecstasy (Canadian)
Published 01/15/24
In this episode we feature a discussion with Jordan Sullivan, the SOGIECE/CP Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator at CBRC. We discuss where Canada stands two years after criminalizing conversion therapy. We also discuss the Ontario Superior Court case on the term Groomer, and other top news of the week.
Music this week:
she by magenta (Canadian)
January [Clean] by Noah Malcolm (Canadian)
Black Starr Planet by BiG SiSSY (Canadian)
Published 01/08/24
In this annual tradition Luke quizzes Sebastien and guests Jess, Heather and Alex on the biggest gay news of the past year.
Music:
Padum Padum by Kylie Minogue
Jericho by Ineko
Salt and Vinegar by Lights (Canadian)
Published 12/28/23
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent announcement by the province of Quebec to pour millions into supporting the queer community in Quebec, they also discuss the surprising findings in the Year in Review from Por*Hub.
Music this week:
Beyond The Stars by the The Shoegaze Project (Canadian)
I Saw Me by Victrix (Canadian)
Spring by miufly (Canadian)
Published 12/18/23
In this week's episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news such as 18+ Rating for My Little Pony in Russia, flag hate crimes in Iowa and Luke conducts an interview with the CEO of CGLCC, Canada's 2SLGBTQ Chamber of Commerce about supplier diversity and entrepreneurship.
Music This week:
OKAY by Tae Fannie (Canadian)
Cruise Control by IAMREBELWILL (Canadian)
Toxic by Mali Leona (Canadian)
Published 12/11/23
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news, and are joined by CATIE's Science and Medicine Editor, Sean Hosein to discuss the latest picture of HIV prevention and care in Canada
Published 12/07/23
In this episode of CanQueer Luke interviews Francesco MacAllister-Caruso author of History isn’t repeating itself on LGBTQ rights. That is concerning. They discuss the current political state of trans rights in Canada. Luke and Sebastien also discuss gay bars and the Roman Empire.
Music this week:
Jane Birkin - Mika
C etait Salement Romantique by Coeur De Pirate (Canadian)
Feel Like Home by Roxanne Bruneau (Canadian)
Published 11/27/23
In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the decision in Red Deer Alberta to dicipline and remove a trustee from the Catholic District School Board for a inappropriate meme post and other top stories of the week.
Music This week:
Gemini by Megan Irvine (Canadian)
At One Percent by Tiny Horse (Canadian)
One That I've Been Looking For by Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts (Canadian)
Published 11/20/23
In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien bring you some of the biggest stories from the gay world this week.
Music this week:
Yeah, You (ft. gymmik) by TRNWRCK (Canadian)
Golden Days by Jess Rae (Canadian)
In The Matters by SIESKI (Canadian)
Published 11/20/23