From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to opening for Demi Lovato on her world tour, Spencer West has lived an indisputably impressive life. What makes it even more impressive? When he was five he lost both his legs due to a rare birth-condition known as sacral agenesis. Despite doctors telling his parents he may never even be able to sit up, Spencer never let that get him down. Spencer joins us today to discuss what led him to motivational speaking, how he approaches his disability on dating apps, the difference between inspiration and empowerment, and more. AND HE GOES TO THE BATHROOM LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE BYEEEEEEEE Find Spencer everywhere: @spencer2thewest Rainbow Railroad: https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Every Body Curious (heck yes inclusive sexual education!): https://everybodycurious.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

Poppers and butth*les! This week Aaron and Matt take some time to chat about life and one of their most precious college memories - Tufts Dance Collective. No, we can't dance (well), but nonetheless, this incredible safe space in college brought us tons of joy. Today we wanted to share some of that with you (and if you work at Tufts this is all just a big fictional story byeeeeee)!! all our links: https//hoo.be/queer lucky criminal: @luckycriminalshop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

Guess what? You need therapy. Actually...we all need therapy. In fact, let's get a little bit of therapy on today's episode with our fellow Tufts friend, Romy! Hailing from California, Romy joins us today to talk about her Tumblr coming out, haircuts in Hungary, and why a cartoon lion might actually be hot? We also discuss our college experiences, the importance of club sports, and hear about some queer ladies spaces that really meant a lot to Romy! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoy you <3 Romy: @ro_minouu Queer owned business doing GOOOOD @stitchesgetbitchez You find all our info at http://hoo.be/queer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

We know everything sounds better with an English accent, so for this week’s episode we brought on fellow podcaster, Liam Dean. Liam drips charisma and loves "chattin' shit", and in this episode we delve into everything from how he got started in dance to why Mississippi accents are so odd. From UK Drag Race, to what different gay neighborhoods are like, we discuss all things similar and different from across the pond.  All our links: http://hoo.be/queer Being Asian in America (Cammie Scott and Owin Pierson): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Lny13C6sD9NNqy12kRuIG?si=iLNEDoncRK-SBQyNE9bNAQ Liam's Instagram: @itsliamdean_ & www.linktr.ee/liamdean --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

Get your pom poms out girl cause we're cheering for this week's guest! Meet Collin Martin, an openly gay professional soccer player with the San Diego Loyal. Collin talks to us about coming out publicly, his experience with homophobia in the soccer world, and how much he loves the song Milkshake by Kelis. If you're a soccer fan on the west coast, make sure you see if Collin is playing in a city near you soon! Tell him Matt and Aaron sent you. You can check out Athlete Ally at @athleteally and you can find Collin at @cm7m. All of our links can be found at http://hoo.be/queer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

In this episode you're going to meet THE Chris Mosier, the first transgender man to make it onto Team USA and the first trans guy to compete at Olympic trials against other men. Chris is absolutely brilliant, incredibly articulate, and helps us to understand better what it's been like growing up in his shoes. We sat down and heard about why including trans people in sports is crucial, how to take down the International Olympic Committee (well...not exactly), and who his type really is (hint: David Beckham). All of our links can be found at http://hoo.be/queer Find Chris Mosier Here - @thechrismosier // www.transathlete.com & www.thechrismosier.com Episode artwork is an illustration for Morning Consult by Samantha Elbouez. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

We know what you've all been wondering - and yes, all divers are gay!!!! Jk no they're not... some are bi. For this week’s episode, Matt and Aaron delve into their own history with sports, from elementary school through college. From bullies to imposter syndrome to frustrations that have stuck with us since high school, we’re taking a deep dive *ba dum tss* into our past. Careful or you might get splashed! all our links: https://hoo.be/queer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

Let’s take a trip to the first place that comes to mind when you think of gay rights: Alabama! *lol* Mason is a southern twink - at least for a little bit longer - who has undoubtedly had a life that is quite different from those of Matt and Aaron. After peaking in middle school, Mason somehow ended up at the University of Alabama - which was... a time - before eventually finding community in Atlanta. Mason covers everything from what his Grindr feed looked like, to the importance of Black, queer representation and the dangers of growing up without queer role models.  You can find Mason at @lilmaceoo and you can check out Southern Friday Queer Pride on Instagram @sfqp  All of our links can be found at https://hoo.be/queer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

Are Valentine's Day and Galentines Day the same if you're gay? In order to celebrate whatever February 14th is we are joined by Buzzfeed queen and reformed-fifth-harmonizer Mei Quinn, and *literal* rockstar India Pascucci! The duo began talking at the beginning of quarantine, and their relationship has been something out of a movie ever since. Listen in for advice on love, relationships, and finding yourself. Find Mei: www.instagram.com/meiquinn Find India: www.instagram.com/indiapascucci For the Gworls: www.instagram.com/forthegworls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support

The kickoff to season two continues! This week we’re joined by Brooke Miccio, a vlogger and podcaster-extraordinaire, who is here to help do a deep dive into Matt’s past. Turns out he might not even be gay? We discuss the dangers of heterosexuals *lol*, mental health in early relationships, and unintentionally exacerbating beauty standards. Black Trans Femmes in the Arts - linktr.ee/btfacollective Brooke - www.instagram.com/brookemiccio & Gals on the Go Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qta/support