In this episode, Carmen converses with Dr. Brianna Durand! We talked about ortho, the pelvic floor, and her LGBTQIA+ focused physiotherapy company. Follow Brianna: Instagram: @Dr.BriDurand.PT - https://www.instagram.com/dr.bridurand.pt Instagram: @empower.physio - https://www.instagram.com/empower.physio Website: https://empower.physio Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected]   New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with CarLarans! He's a House Father for The Royal House of Noir, an actor, an oh-so-sweet musician, and more!   Follow CarLarans: Instagram: @CarLarans - https://www.instagram.com/carlarans/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64gNES21D1dzaqmbnWW5KZ?si=06nyviKiSB-zCCRXAdYnbQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1 iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carlarans/1249932064 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlaransmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlarans? Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlarans_ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/carlarans   Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with Lük! We talked about their 👑 motherhood in @theroyalhouseofnoir ⚜️, the 👯‍♀️ fabulous dramatic drag duo @lifewithluchi, and more! 🤩🎉👏🏽  Follow Lük Lupe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/luklupe Drag: www.instagram.com/lifewithluchi House: www.instagram.com/theroyalhouseofnoir YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoaDTFcVzRh5Dny6arX0sw CashApp: $TheRoyalHouseofNoir Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email: [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and YouTube (video)   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with Oliver! He's a drag queen, makeup artist, model, and dare we say, actor! He also talked about finding self-love and risking it for the biscuit! Follow Oliver Washington: Instagram: Drag: @its_athena_bitchh - https://www.instagram.com/its_athena_bitchh/ Model: @oliver.poise - https://www.instagram.com/oliver.poise/ MUA: @mua_oliver - https://www.instagram.com/mua_oliver/​ Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with Seattle's mayoral candidate, Andrew Grant Houston. Get to know this biracial architect from Texas as he discusses his vision for Seattle. Housing, transportation, and education are on the top of the list. Follow Andrew Grant Houston: Instagram: @agh4sea - https://www.instagram.com/agh4sea/ Website: https://www.agh4sea.com/vision Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ acebook: Queers Converse  - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse​​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.  Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with the “High-femme, AFAB, Draglesque, Terror,” Britt Brutality, and talked about her role in BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, drag, the 90s, something about mosh pits, and oh my how the stars align. Follow Britt "Brutality" Greenwell: Instagram: @avidandgoliath - https://www.instagram.com/avidandgoliath/  Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse​ Facebook: Queers Converse  - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.  Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen converses with Tinashea Monét! They discuss her life as a performer, model, house mother, designer, entrepreneur, and more!  Follow Tinashea Monét: Instagram: @tinasheamonet - https://www.instagram.com/tinasheamonet/  Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse Facebook: Queers Converse  - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected] New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.  Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

We were able to chat with the beautiful, talented, and amazing Alexis Mateo for a quick interview after shooting her first music video with BeautyBoiz. She talks about who she is and what she's planning for her new career. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsSqWziOvY Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCU-c3f5FRg Follow Alexis Mateo: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissAlexisMateo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_alexis_mateo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.mateo.37 Website: https://www.missalexismateo.com/  Follow BeautyBoiz: Instagram: @beautyboizevents https://www.instagram.com/beautyboizevents/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBoizEvents Website: https://www.beautyboiz.com  Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse Email us at [email protected]   New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

In this episode, Carmen interviews some of the cast and crew of BeautyBoiz Go Boo Pt. 6, an annual Halloween celebration and the anniversary of BeautyBoiz. They discuss staying creative and what it was like filming during a pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support

Our host, Carmen, an adjunct Criminal Justice professor, gives a short history of police in America and her perspective on the current movement to defund police departments in America. Follow Queers Converse: Instagram: @QueersConverse - https://www.instagram.com/queersconverse/ Facebook: Queers Converse  - https://www.facebook.com/QueersConverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpRSZUsTC4apm4QZkluOeg Email us at [email protected]   New podcasts produced monthly. Available on Anchor, Google, Spotify, YouTube (video), Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic.  Sources:  Text: Siegle, L. & Worrall, J. (2018) Introduction to Criminal Justice (16th edition) Cengage Learning (Boston, MA)  https://time.com/4779112/police-history-origins/ (Overview of history)  https://plsonline.eku.edu/insidelook/brief-history-slavery-and-origins-american-policing (Slave Patrols)  https://www.sheriffs.org/about-nsa/history/roots (Sheriffs in USA)  Peel’s Principles: https://www.nwpolice.org/inside-new-westminster-police-department/history/  https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/jim-crow-laws (Jim Crow Laws overview)  https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/ (Overview of Tulsa)  https://youtu.be/x-ItsPBTFO0 (Vox report on Tulsa Race Massacre)  https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview)  http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview)  https://youtu.be/6TXj90wvCT8 (Rosewood Massacre overview)  http://crdl.usg.edu/events/watts_riots/ (Watts Riots overview)  https://youtu.be/uaotkHlHJwo  (LA92 Documentary)  https://youtu.be/sb9_qGOa9Go (Kimberly Jones - How Can We Win)  Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queers-converse/support