The Deep Dive Podcast

The Deep Dive

Blake Benny & Emily Twohig
The Deep Dive Podcast shines a light on the history of, and current issues faced by the LGBTQ+ Community within New Zealand
Episode 6 - Representation in Politics
Our final episode looks into the importance of rainbow representation in politics, and features an exclusive interview with New Zealand's first openly gay MP, Chris Carter.
Nov 11, 2021
25 min
Episode 5 - Family Dynamics within the Rainbow Community
This episode focuses on family issues within the community, and speaks to a young transgender teen about family and social acceptance.
Nov 4, 2021
14 min
Episode 4 - LGBTQ+ Youth & Schooling
In this episode, The Deep Dive discuss the importance of students having LGBTQI+ representation in their schooling with an openly gay Auckland teacher, Paul Stevens along with looking at the importance of support and acceptance for the rainbow community in schooling with QCantrebury, University of Canterburys rainbow group.
Oct 29, 2021
16 min
Episode 3 - Healthcare & Finances among the LGBTQ+ community
This week the Deep Dive discusses healthcare and finances with Qtopia’s Jen Shields along with speaking to someone currently in the process of transitioning and looking into government funding for gender-affirming surgeries.
Oct 21, 2021
14 min
Episode 2 - Representation in Pop Culture, Film & Television
This week The Deep Dive looks into representation of the LGBTQ+ community in pop culture, film and television; with Dr Erin Harrington and explores the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the media you consume
Oct 14, 2021
16 min
Episode 1 - LGBTQ+ History in NZ
The Deep Dive Podcast dives into the history around the LGBTQ+ community in NZ, discusses the Marriage Amendment Bill with Labour MP Louisa Wall and reflects on the impact the bill has had 8 years on. 
Oct 8, 2021
15 min