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“This is an amazing podcast. So much first hand history and recordings that give us invaluable insight into gay history. The host is great and has obviously had an amazing career documenting all of this important history. I’m so thankful for all of our elders who paved the way for the queer...”Read full review »
Jay DeeNola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/24
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“Anyone with gay friends and family, or anyone want to lear more should listen to this podcast. Veery well done, and highly informative.
A suggestion for a future episode—check out the Indy Bag Ladies. They are one of the oldest, if not THE oldest, AIDS fundraising groups in the Us.”
Emberdreagon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/23
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“This show is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding not just history, but the lessons of history and what we are challenged by or celebrating today.”
DarrenStehle.com via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/01/23
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“I have written before as I enjoy Making Gay History book (and your other works) and this podcast every week. This is a beautiful tribute to your Mom and to PFLAG Moms and Dads everywhere. I refer to your book frequently as a great resource for our PFLAG support group meetings and as I counsel...”Read full review »
Donna Odrosky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/23
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“I have learned so much from listening to this podcast. As someone as was afraid to come out, if I had heard this earlier I would’ve come out sooner. It’s so very important to know our history as we navigate these perilous times of our country swinging toward Christian nationalism. Hearing how...”Read full review »
Satisfied in Somerset via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“This podcast is significant, educational and important in so many ways. Thank you for making this.”
Normandesmond via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
04/28/23
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“Eric Marcus has been one of my guides since the 90s. Hearing the voices of our forefolx, in conjunction with the carefulness and kindness put forth in the creation and editing of this podcast, is unmatched. If you are LGBTQIA+ and want to truly and authentically know whose shoulders you are...”Read full review »
nothappyatall123459 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“I often finish listening to Eric’s episodes partly in tears. I am so inspired by the courage his subjects showed over the course of their lives. As someone who dodged accepting his own sexuality until mid-40s, I often look back sadly on how much I missed by waiting so long. And his...”Read full review »
Dave Lozer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“A truly great podcasts. I absolutely love all of the interviews I have listened to so far. It really makes me appreciate all of the activists that came before us in the LGBTQ+ community. I also recommend visiting the website, which has photos and more info about each of the interviewees.”
MetheMagnificent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“This podcast is a rich and vivid portrait of gay life and people of 20th century America. It is fascinating and vitally important. It’s still astounds me that a person had the foresight to collect these personal histories way back then. Bravo!”
BobbyDeedee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“Our fabulous, amazing and transformative queer history shouldn’t be forgotten 🏳️🌈💕🏳️🌈 w”
kelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/22
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“Thanks for this treasure of wisdom.”
bk greg via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/01/22
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“This is our history and I’m quite happy it is being documented for generations to come. We’re stronger together and should never forget our past and who got us here.”
InWashingtonDC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/22
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“Perfidious shill”
Sigrid710 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/22
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“Eric, your setting the scene creates a visual of sound by the familiar clicking of the tape recorder, inviting us into the room, describing what your quest is wearing, where they sit and their general appearance and overall look. Your questions are a time travel to the past with guest answers...”Read full review »
zxxcb. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
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“Thank you for sharing your interviews , it’s a real eye opener and gives me huge respect for the ones that when before us, I’m so grateful for the ones that paved the way 💚”
401Newnorth via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/20/22
“Thank you so much Eric for shining a light on peoples stories that may have otherwise been lost. This podcast is absolutely beautiful, and the work you do is wonderful.”
Kim Searle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/24/22
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“Love the series.”
Marcelony1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/22
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“Absolutely love these episodes. So heartfelt and human. Only wish they were twice as long, we just get a taste of how interesting and storied the subjects are.”
3003lucy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/31/22
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“This is one of my favourite podcasts! Eric Marcus does such a great job at providing us with interesting, important, and informative interviews, clips and conversations about gay history. I have learned so much from his work. He also has a great voice and the episodes are super well done. Feels...”Read full review »
FireEmpress5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/22
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“I love this podcast. I love Eric’s gentle voice. This is wonderful podcasting. It takes you back to times that were hard and difficult to put it mildly but it shines a light on people in such a way that it’s a celebration of their lives. Thank you thank you thank you.”
sporranmcsporran via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/22
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“I just listened to the coming of age series and as a child of the ‘80s I wasn’t aware of many of the details about the aids crisis. This story is beautifully told- thank you for sharing your incredible and personal story.”
MaryMcCrumble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/22
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“I just found this podcast thanks to vulture. I was drawn in by the history of the AIDS epidemic which I’ve always found very interesting and wanted to know more about. I have stayed because of the profound and moving portraits of regular but also exceptional people. I barely qualify for LGBTQ as...”Read full review »
Lexiebelles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/21
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“Eric, thanks for this wonderful podcast dedicated to Gay history.
You’ve done a great job of discerningly documenting our vibrant and troubled lives, which is much required to show us as being fully fleshed out people not two dimensional!
Keep up the good work.
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offthahook2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/09/21
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“I find this a treasure trove of our history I absolutely love it
I came out in 1973”
1973Albany via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/21
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“Important…gripping…necessary…”
Shortstack 33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
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“Thank you for this season of personal accounts. I’m a 61 year old hetero woman who lost so many friends to AIDS. I’m still trying to make sense of what happened in the 80s and early 90s. Thank you so much for this ….❤️”
drea272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/21
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“I have loved this podcast for years but the episodes this year have been so rich and wonderful. I usually get choked up at least once in every episode. The sections about going to get the results of your first HIV test were so vivid and personal. It’s wonderful work, Eric”
Mikefromuk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/21
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“Thanks for sharing your personal so well!”
brkona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/21
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“Season two is epic, personal, historic - a window to a world that is gone. A world of innocence, a world of death, a world of activism.
Wonderful work that cements our history in a truly intimate manner.”
sfimporter2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/21
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“I‘m listening to MGH for a couple of years now and I am thankful for every voice, every story this podcast makes room for. One can’t measure the importance it has for so many people like me.
With season 8 Eric and the whole Team behind MGH got me all up in tears. Thank you for giving this glance...”Read full review »
crispyjolay via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/13/21
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“It has been so incredible to hear people who were there tell their own stories, and this latest season gets even more personal. Knowing this history is so valuable.”
amyquispe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“Season nine has been an incredibly powerful lesson. I can no longer listen to this podcast while driving because every episode ends up with me in tears. Thank you for keeping our history alive.”
JohnABQ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/21
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“Thank you for sharing this important history.
I never heard about this growing up and had to discover gay history through this podcasts & others like ‘Bad Gays’ (another highly recommend podcast).
This podcast is insightful and moving.”
renes1966 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/21
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“Well my life has been miserable and filled with Shame. I wish I was more courageous and fought for my rights and life like others. These stories are powerful.”
whipitoutnowboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/21
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“Thank you for making each story so personal. What beautiful life stories. My favorite part is when you describe the scene for your interview and “Clip on the Mic”.”
MrsSweeney2001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/21
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“The interviews are gems!!! So grateful to hear the voices of so many that dedicated their lives fighting for the freedoms I have today!”
Acting Skot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/21
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“I am always exited to hear this podcast! I am Lesbian as well so this is lovely to hear”
loveYouForYou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/21
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“I listen to this every night as I go to sleep. It’s not only incredible but resonant. Excellent job Eric! This show is a perfect slice of our culture! ❤️”
GreysGardens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“Very moving and brings it home , loved Quentin’s crisp interview.”
Stratford International via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/21
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“What I would love if y’all collaborate with Netflix. For each PC episode you lovely creators do a reenactment telling the story visually. That’ll be amazing.”
thtOneUberDriver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Always look forward to hearing this incredible podcast!!”
Harryprince1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/20
“Some episodes are transcendent, others are simply great, but all are necessary, urgent and informative. A favorite podcast!”
JLM1955 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/20
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“Hello, I really love this podcast but these interviews are just to short. Why?
Warmly, Keith”
Via'sPuppa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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