Episode 20: How did we get to the rainbow being a symbol of gay love and resilience? An expansive conversation touching on Iris, the Irish, and water sports. Source material:D. H. Lawrence’s White Peacock - The Gay & Lesbian Review. (n.d.-a). https://glreview.org/article/d-h-lawrences-white-peacock/ The LGBTQ Rainbow Flag Origin Story: Adrian Brooks, Bethany the Princess of Argyle, Dan Nicoletta, John Serrian, Lee Mentley, Lynn Segerblom, Paul Langlotz: Interview. (n.d.-d). https://www.lgbtqhp.org/post/rainbow-flag Rainbow myths | legends about rainbows | rainbow symphony – Rainbow Symphony Store. (n.d.-b). https://www.rainbowsymphony.com/blogs/blog/legends-of-the-rainbow-myths-throughout-history Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol | national museum of american history. (n.d.-c). https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/reading-rainbow-origins-pride-symbol 

Episode 19: Welcome the devoted Sister Unity of the drag nun organization known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Orange you glad to see her coming in her signature color? She's bright, juicy, and a tart! Source material:​Sister Unity (@sisterunity) • instagram photos and videos. (n.d.-a). https://www.instagram.com/sisterunity/ ​The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. (n.d.-b). https://www.thesisters.org/ 

Episode 18: What makes a cult classic? With a star studded cast holding our hand through out, we discredit conversion therapy - from hypnosis in brothels to queer cinema's 1999 “But I’m a Cheerleader.” Source material:Babbit, J. (1999). But I’m a Cheerleader . broadcast.Berlatsky, N. (2025, June 25). But I’m a cheerleader understood the campy soul of Christofascism. But I’m a Cheerleader Understood The Campy Soul of Christofascism. ‘But I’m a cheerleader’ and why it broke boundaries in 1999 | CNN. (n.d.-a). https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals Conversion - etymology, origin & meaning. (n.d.-b). https://www.etymonline.com/word/conversion Mapped: Conversion therapy across the U.S. - axios Denver. (n.d.). https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/11/mapped-conversion-therapy-across-the-u-sMaskell, E. (2024, September 11). “I wanted to make a gay clueless”: Jamie Babbit on how her lesbian comedy but I’m a cheerleader became a cult classic. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240910-jamie-babbit-how-lesbian-comedy-but-im-a-cheerleader-became-a-cult-classicPalumbo, J. (2024, June 28). “is this too far?”: How the queer film “but I’m a cheerleader” broke boundaries in 1999. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/28/style/but-im-a-cheerleader-movie-visuals

Episode 17: The worshipping of the Rabbit God has taken on a whole new meaning at Wei-Ming Temple in Taiwan. On top of a Christian Church, a Taoist & almost entirely homosexual congregation worships.Source material:The animals of the Chinese calendar. National Museums Liverpool. (n.d.). https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/animals-of-chinese-calendar Dideriksen, C. (2018, September 11). Taiwan’s Wei-ming “Rabbit” temple draws gay community. Equal Eyes. https://equal-eyes.org/database/2015/12/6/taiwans-wei-ming-rabbit-temple-draws-gay-community Jong, U. (2021, March 10). Of gods, roosters and rabbits: Travel inspiration from Taipei, Taiwan. OutThere magazine. https://www.outthere.travel/of-gods-roosters-and-rabbits/ Taiwan, History. Government Portal of Republic of China, Taiwan. (n.d.). https://www.taiwan.gov.tw/content_3.php Taiwan’s gays pray for Soul Mates at “Rabbit” temple | reuters. (n.d.). https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyle/taiwans-gays-pray-for-soul-mates-at-rabbit-temple-idUSKBN0KS0R0/ The twelve Zodiac Bridges of Keelung. 雨都漫步 KeeLung For A Walk. (2026, March 3). https://keelung-for-a-walk.com/culture/twelve-animal-zodiac-28206/ 台北時報. (2023, February 14). Rabbit god watches over LGBTQ community. Taipei Times. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/02/15/2003794373 

Episode 16: She can talk the talk, but can she walk the walk in high heels? An exploration of comedian Meg Stalter and where preaching meets performance.Source material:Sources:Eva Wiseman, D. L. (n.d.). Megan Stalter: ’I believe in jesus and I’m gay – people F... The Observer. https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/megan-stalter-i-believe-in-jesus-and-im-gay-people-find-that-confusing YouTube. (n.d.). https://youtu.be/15aEvZGZEUI 

Episode 15: Poet, rockstar, fashion icon, and possibly the second coming of Jesus? The life and legend behind Prince Rogers Nelson and how he reshaped gender norms within the pop-culture and religion! Source material:Analyzing the lyrics: Queer Music themes in Rock | School of Rock. (n.d.-a). https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/music-education/analyzing-the-lyrics-queer-themes-in-rock-music BYU scholarsarchive. (n.d.-b). https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1244&context=studiaantiqua&httpsredir=1 Ellen G. White | adventist.org. (n.d.-c). https://adventist.org/identity/history/ellen-white Gender in plants: Sex chromosomes are emerging from the fog - sciencedirect. (n.d.-d). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952504001568Gnosticism: Religion and philosophy: Research starters: EBSCO research.EBSCO. (n.d.-a). https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/gnosticism Grundy, P. (n.d.). Why beards are not allowed for jehovah’s witnesses. Clothing Guidelines for Jehovah’s Witnesses.https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/clothing-attire-jehovahs-witnesses.php The roles of women in the Seventh-day Adventist church significance of Ellen G. White counsels | biblical research institute. (n.d.-e).https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/articles/the-roles-of-women-in-the-seventh-day-adventist-church-significance-of-ellen-g-white-counsels Rolling Stone. (2023, October 6). Prince and his Fashion Revolution. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/prince-and-his-fashion-revolution-10940/ Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). What does “agnostic” mean? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/201906/what-does-agnostic-mean 

Episode 14: Are Trad-wives just Christian Nationalist Drag Queens? This week we explore the world of performing femininity through the lens of transcendence. Trigger Warning: existentialism. Source material:​Gatti Tussin, Katie. “Https://Www.diabolicalliespod.com/P/Evie-Magazine-Ballerina-Farm-And?Utm_source=Share&Utm_medium=Android&R=1zjjqb&TriedRedirect=True.”Substack.com, 2026, open.substack.com/pub/diabolicallies/p/evie-magazine-ballerina-farm-and?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1zjjqb. Accessed 3 May 2026.​burke, caro claire, and Katie Gatti Tassin. “Blonde Highlights Are Gender-Affirming Care.” Substack.com, Diabolical Lies, 8 Aug. 2024, substack.com/@caroclaireburke/note/p-147481988?r=1zjjqb. Accessed 3 May 2026.​BBC. “The Fabulous History of Drag.” BBC Bitesize, BBC, 5 Sept. 2019, www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkmkmn.​Claire Burke, Caro. “Yesteryear”. Alfred A. Knopf New York, April 2026​Gandhi, Lakshmi. “NPR Choice Page.” Npr.org, 2020, www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/23/256566647/the-extraordinary-story-of-why-a-cakewalk-wasnt-always-easy.​Hodges , Emerson . “Drag Played a Crucial Role in Challenging White Supremacy.” Southern Poverty Law Center, 23 July 2025, www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/drag-and-black-resilience/.​Satre, Jean Paul. “Being and Nothingness”. 1943.

Episode 13: The discovery, the recovery, and the re-discovery of the Moche civilization's ofrendas - also known as "sex pots". Words cannot do them justice, but damn do we try!Source material:Development, P. (2018, September 15). Queer as fact. Moche Sex Pots. https://queerasfact.podbean.com/e/moche-sex-pots/ Gillan, J. (1970, September 1). The Moche uncensored! 15 surprising erotic ceramics of Peru. Ancient Origins Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/moche-pottery-images-0017314 Object of intrigue: Moche sex pots - atlas obscura. (n.d.-a). https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/object-of-intrigue-moche-sex-pots Projects: Huaca De La Luna. Huaca de la Luna. (n.d.). https://www.wmf.org/projects/huaca-de-la-luna Roller, S. (2020, November 24). The Moche temples. History Hit. https://www.historyhit.com/locations/the-moche-temples/ Sodomites, Siamese twins, and scholars: Same‐sex relationships in Moche art - wołoszyn - 2015 - american anthropologist - wiley online library. (n.d.-b). https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aman.12250 Wikimedia Foundation. (2026, May 12). Moche culture. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moche_culture 

Episode 12: Retelling of the amazing love of Joanie Lindenmeyer and Carol Tierheimer. Both women were called by God to serve him as nuns in the  catholic church-- or so they thought. Turns out God can be a meticulous the matchmaker!Source material:Lindenmeyer, J., & Tierheimer, C. (2023). Nun better: An amazing love story. Atkins & Greenspan Publishing. Breaking the habit: ‘Nun Better’ tells story of nuns who fell in love - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit NewsBy Bert Etling Year: 2023 Container: Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News URL: https://ashland.news/breaking-the-habit-nun-better-tells-story-of-nuns-who-fell-in-love/

Episode 11: How a bookstore operating by a straight Jewish couple became a safe haven for gay pornography during the HIV crisis. These allies took on the LAPD, the FBI, and the United States President! Source material:​Held, R. S. (n.d.). Loving our neighbor. Hadar Institute. https://www.hadar.org/torah-tefillah/resources/loving-our-neighbor ​History. Circus of Books. (n.d.). https://circusofbooks.com/pages/history ​Los Angeles Times. (2020, April 21). Review: What was a nice jewish couple doing in a business like this?. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-04-21/circus-of-books-review-netflix-lgbtq ​Scheinerman, R. (2025, March 14). The seven genders in the Talmud. My Jewish Learning. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-eight-genders-in-the-talmud/ ​Wikimedia Foundation. (2026a, March 22). Circus of Books. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_of_Books ​Wikimedia Foundation. (2026b, April 2). Chi Chi LaRue. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi_Chi_LaRue