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29/10/2019

Awww it's really lovely to see our news about the podcast being reported by Out In Perth.

Thanks for your support everyone!

The popular podcast Qu**rs has announced its coming to an end after four years. Since 2015 Benjamin Riley and Simon Copland have posted in-depth discussions about q***r politics and culture, but the pair said they've realised their energy for the project...

27/10/2019

It’s the last episode of Qu**rs! At least, for now. Despite loving this podcast, after serious discussions we've decided we no longer really have the capacity to keep it going.

This week we reflect on four years of discussion about q***r politics and culture, wondering what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and whether all of this was worthwhile.

Thanks everyone for listening and for your support—we’re sure we’ll be back at some point and in some form, so stay tuned.

It’s the last episode of Qu**rs! At least, for now. Benjamin and Simon reflect on four years of discussion about q***r politics and culture, wondering what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and whether all of this was worthwhile. Thanks everyone for listening and for your support—we’re sure w...

19/09/2019

Sometimes we need not to think about everything in terms of identity, but also in terms of behaviour, Benjamin Riley argues.

Listen to our latest episode, in which we look at the lessons from Sarah Schulman's book Conflict is Not Abuse, up now: https://www.q***rspodcast.com/episodes/2019/9/8/episode-63-conflict-is-not-abuse

16/09/2019

Check out this interesting episode!

‎Show Sinister Sissies, Ep Nicky Crane, The Gay N**i - 15 Sep 2019

15/09/2019

When we talk about community accountability now we so often mean shunning people or shutting them out of communities. Simon Copland argues this often isn't the best approach, and thinks Sarah Schulman's book, Conflict is Not Abuse provides real alternatives to this approach.

Listen to our latest episode, in which we look at the lessons from Sarah's book, up now: https://www.q***rspodcast.com/episodes/2019/9/8/episode-63-conflict-is-not-abuse

11/09/2019

Benjamin Riley argues that personal responsibility is missing from a lot of identity-based politics. Sarah Schulman addresses this strongly in her book Conflict is Not Abuse.

Listen to our latest episode, in which we look at the lessons from Sarah's book, up now: https://www.q***rspodcast.com/episodes/2019/9/8/episode-63-conflict-is-not-abuse

08/09/2019

We're sorry, we're a week late with our episode this week. But it's here!

Benjamin took the opportunity of a recent beachside holiday to do some light reading with Sarah Schulman’s book Conflict Is Not Abuse, which Simon Copland read (and loved) a while back.

This episode is a discussion of Schulman’s critical, compassionate, and ultimately reparative take on the theme of conflict, the book offering insight into themes that run throughout the discussions of the podcast.

Benjamin took the opportunity of a recent beachside holiday to do some light reading with Sarah Schulman’s book Conflict Is Not Abuse , which Simon read (and loved) a while back. This episode is a discussion of Schulman’s critical, compassionate, and ultimately reparative take on the theme of co...

14/08/2019

When it comes to reducing gendered and homophobic violence an awareness campaign simply doesn't cut it, argues Jarryd Bartle.

Listen to our interview with Jarryd:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

11/08/2019

Why are we so obsessed with s*x and s*xuality? Jarryd Bartle argues its because of the things it does to our bodies.

Listen to our interview with Jarryd:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

09/08/2019

Talking about a case in the UK that ruled some forms of sadomasichism to be illegal, Jarryd Bartle asks why do we allow some consensual violence but not others?

Read his article on the issue here: https://theconversation.com/where-should-the-law-draw-the-line-between-consent-and-culpability-in-sadomasochism-91229

Listen to our interview with Jarryd:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

06/08/2019

Good move, or nah?

ACON has adopted new language in referring to the people who access its services, dropping “LGBTI” and instead referring to “people who are s*xuality and gender diverse" in its new

05/08/2019

This week Simon Copland interviews writer, lecturer and consultant Jarryd Bartle across a range of topics relating to s*xual and criminal deviancy, q***r and otherwise.

Jarryd talks about the uses and limits of the criminal justice system, whether the current focus of q***r politics is a useful path to social change, and why he no longer considers himself “q***r”.

Listen to the interview:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

01/08/2019

LGBTIQ media is struggling to survive. Can it be saved?

Laurence Barber examines the uncertain future of LGBTQI media and the pressing need to preserve community control over our own stories. * * * It’s difficult to talk, or even

30/07/2019

It is excellent to see people challenging the norms of s*x and family. But we also cannot forget the histories of oppression that impact particular groups within this fight, argues Simon Copland.

Listen to our latest episode, S*xless Qu**rs,

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

28/07/2019

A lot of q***r politics is focused around the idea of letting people 'be who they are'. But being who you are sometimes has an impact on other people, and we cannot ignore this reality, argues Simon Copland.

Listen to our latest episode, S*xless Qu**rs,

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

25/07/2019

Is q***r pop culture analysis useful, or achieving anything? Benjamin Riley asks this in our latest Patreon blog post.

If you'd like exclusive access to new Qu**rs materials sign up at patreon.com/q***rspodcast.

Join Qu**rs Podcast on Patreon to get access to this post and more benefits.

24/07/2019

We often think about our society as s*xually repressive, but at the same time we are absolutely obsessed with it, argues Benjamin Riley.

Listen to our latest episode, S*xless Qu**rs,

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

21/07/2019

In the second part of our two-part discussion critiquing the role of s*x in q***r communities and politics, this week we get to the heart of the matter: is s*xuality compulsory in q***r movements and spaces? And if it isn’t, then what even is q***rness?

Listen to the episode, S*xless Qu**rs,

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

17/07/2019

Jaya Keaney argues that the growing fertility industry is making it increasingly difficult for us to imagine different family formations.

Listen to Benjamin Riley's interview with Jaya:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

14/07/2019

Intersectionality is really important, but we also have to acknowledge that it's difficult to do well, argues Jaya Keaney.

Listen to Benjamin Riley's interview with Jaya:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

10/07/2019

We cannot ignore race when we talk about reproductive rights, argues Jaya Keaney.

Listen to Benjamin Riley's interview with Jaya:

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

10/07/2019

Benjamin Riley has written about the strangeness of the PM's goal of "zero su***de" for Overland Literary Journal, and why it's important not to divorce su***de from society.

A discourse that divorces su***de from society is the only one that can imagine a nation without su***de with one breath, then assess the threat of loneliness primarily in terms of economic productivity with the next.

08/07/2019

This week Benjamin Riley interviews writer and research Jaya Keaney about her work examining concepts of race in the stories of q***r families who conceive kids using reproductive technologies, digging into what it means to re-imagine the q***r family in the context of race.

Listen to the latest episode

On Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs/id1084330906

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QL6txjbMZdYGikM3w5rd?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR3X4MoKpTgxi8ko6F98QPF0q4PP_M2Chs5vzlA_8Onhe9BiAWtcTuSK48U

30/06/2019

A special welcome to Oh Dear, a new addition to the Lipp Media family. Hosted by Morgan Aaron and Mary Rose, Oh Dear is your #1 source of all things pop culture, politics, p***s and p***y.

Oh Dear is recorded in Sydney, Australia.
Listen on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/oh-dear-podcast/id1450378815

‎Comedy · 2019

27/06/2019

Even more Qu**rs content coming your way!

We are starting to write occasional blog posts on topics for our Patreon subscribers. This week Simon Copland writes about the Israel Folau saga and how the story has become completely overblown.

To get access to exclusive content support us on Patreon.

Join Qu**rs Podcast on Patreon to get access to this post and more benefits.

26/06/2019

We cannot ignore the role that social processes have on our own feelings about s*x, Simon Copland argues.

Check out our latest episode, Let's Not Talk About S*x Baby

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lets-not-talk-about-s*x-baby/id1084330906?i=1000442511540&fbclid=IwAR2knWEtEEecfYlfQumFjrer_6IVlQkDmkfOQ8TMr9SAVSxNN5_hg7PTWwc

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LxV1ymQrHs5Dfwmec10NA?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q&fbclid=IwAR1nQigFrq4NOqVEi1p_wfUUAAoH2JafyJ0ZORk4rIVQfmAGz9A3d-Rjl0w

24/06/2019

Let's not talk about s*x, baby!

We talk about s*x a lot on the podcast, but what about people who don’t feel so comfortable about it?

In the first episode of a two-part discussion challenging the role of s*x in q***r communities and politics, this week we talk s*xual anxieties, how q***rs might overcome them, and whether that’s something we even want.

Check out the episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lets-not-talk-about-s*x-baby/id1084330906?i=1000442511540

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LxV1ymQrHs5Dfwmec10NA?si=NwffS1rOQl2GUwsBrKfg_Q

10/06/2019

With the announcement that Australia’s longest-running q***r publication has effectively closed its doors, this week we reflect on the value of q***r media in an age when q***r news is increasingly covered by mainstream publications.

The question at the heart of the issue: what do we lose when we lose community-controlled q***r publications?

With the announcement that Australia’s longest-running q***r publication has effectively closed its doors, Benjamin and Simon reflect on the value of q***r media in an age when q***r news is increasingly covered by mainstream publications. The question at the heart of the issue: what do we lose wh...

08/06/2019

Not all pop culture has to present a social critique, argues Simon Copland.

Check out our latest episode, Winter is Problematic, at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winter-is-problematic/id1084330906?i=1000439401552

07/06/2019

We recorded 2(!) new episodes today, all done from our specially designed doona cubbies. These cubbies don't just keep us warm on a cold winter's day, but will hopefully dramatically improve our sound quality. So we hope you notice the difference.

(Photo accidentally taken by Ben on Skype).

04/06/2019

Benjamin Riley is skeptical of the capacity for the portrayal of violence on TV, whether real or fictional, to lead to productive political outcomes.

Check out our latest episode, Winter is Problematic, at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winter-is-problematic/id1084330906?i=1000439401552

02/06/2019

Does pop culture need a moral, or can it just be telling a story for the sake of it, asks Simon Copland.

Check out our latest episode, Winter is Problematic, at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winter-is-problematic/id1084330906?i=1000439401552

29/05/2019

When watching Game of Thrones, Benjamin Riley often wonders whether it's presenting a critique of violence, or if it is just showing violence for the sake of it.

Check out our latest episode, Winter is Problematic, at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winter-is-problematic/id1084330906?i=1000439401552

27/05/2019

Just what the world needs—another Game of Thrones take!

But after sharing our thoughts on the end of this TV juggernaut, we dig into this week's episode’s big question: what political responsibility does pop culture have to depict the world in particular ways?

Just what the world needs—another Game of Thrones take! But after sharing their thoughts on the end of this TV juggernaut, Benjamin and Simon dig into the episode’s big question: what political responsibility does pop culture have to depict the world in particular ways?

22/05/2019

In our latest interview Sally Goldner talks passionately about the need to be patient and willing to talk with to those who may still hold prejudices about LGBTIQ issues and people. We stop prejudice through talking and changing people's minds.

Check out our latest episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/q***rs-podcast/id1084330906?mt=2