Black Queer Canon: The Podcast

https://simplecast.com Black Queer Canon: The Podcast "Black Queer Canon" combines cultural criticism and a little bit of shade to dive into the representation and visibility conversation from a new perspective. Journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street give Black LGBTQ+ scripted characters the credit they're due — honoring the past, engaging with the present, and looking towards a more inclusive future. 2024-2025 Slayzhon en Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:15 +0000 blackqueercanon.com Black Queer Canon: The Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/514a2a39-b0ff-479e-aa7c-36caacf3cad8/2f341cd2-ad8a-42ed-b7e0-8961a9ca6150/3000x3000/black-20queer-20canon-20logo-20and-20podcast-white-20text-black-20back.jpg?aid=rss_feed blackqueercanon.com episodic "Black Queer Canon" combines cultural criticism and a little bit of shade to dive into the representation and visibility conversation from a new perspective. Journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street give Black LGBTQ+ scripted characters the credit they're due — honoring the past, engaging with the present, and looking towards a more inclusive future. Tre'vell Anderson, Mikelle Street true

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representation, film critic, black movies, black lgbtq, visibility, film criticism Slayzhon bqc@slayzhon.com e38ad9e0-2529-11f0-a84b-3f94f8b59107 86accb57-0206-49e7-afe4-41ed03a41d21 True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III) Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Ira Madison III, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on the show and what he meant for fans.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III) Ira Madison III, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:30:43 For the season finale, Ira Madison III joins the pdocast to talk about True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds as played by Nelsan Ellis. For the season finale, Ira Madison III joins the pdocast to talk about True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds as played by Nelsan Ellis. true full 10 2 eae98c7d-dadf-4185-9952-1ed6eebe3af8 'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson) "Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (George M Johnson, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com "Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given depth through his battle with HIV, reconciliation of his past traumas and more. This week, bestselling "All Boys Aren't Blue" author George M Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the character.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> 'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson) George M Johnson, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:49:13 Billy Porter's character of Pray Tell from FX's "Pose" gets the Black Queer Canon treatment with special guest, author George M. Johnson. Billy Porter's character of Pray Tell from FX's "Pose" gets the Black Queer Canon treatment with special guest, author George M. Johnson. true full 9 2 e7e4c421-fbc6-4e14-a8f3-089d40cb3440 'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore) Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Kirk A Moore, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that came from the portrayal.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> 'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore) Kirk A Moore, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:45:32 Screenwriter Kirk A Moore joins the pod to break down Omar LIttle's masculinity, sexuality and the blowback to the character. Screenwriter Kirk A Moore joins the pod to break down Omar LIttle's masculinity, sexuality and the blowback to the character. true full 8 2 84aac2dd-6438-4399-ae16-d87c8bf0a5ad 'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell) After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:25:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Shar Jossell, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> 'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell) Shar Jossell, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:40:22 Journalist Shar Jossell joins Black Queer Canon to dish on Laverne Cox's Sophia Burset and Michaela Jae Rodriguez's Blanca Evangelista and what they meant for trans representation onscreen. Journalist Shar Jossell joins Black Queer Canon to dish on Laverne Cox's Sophia Burset and Michaela Jae Rodriguez's Blanca Evangelista and what they meant for trans representation onscreen. true full 7 2 958931e7-b564-4e10-a046-26f6e05cef64 ’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun) Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.”

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Jazzmun, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it nods to the long visible trope of the Black mammy, and how it all connects to the 2000 film “Punks.”

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> ’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun) Jazzmun, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:42:43 Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. drag, black lgbtq true full 6 2 cff157be-6ace-4dc8-a000-b36b349f3558 'How to Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (ft Taylor Crumpton) Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014. Among other things, the episode discusses the methods of Shondaland, how Annalise stacks up in terms of Black bisexual representation and whether or not show writers engineered a last-minute cop out to evade queerbaiting allegations.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Taylor Crumpton, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014. Among other things, the episode discusses the methods of Shondaland, how Annalise stacks up in terms of Black bisexual representation and whether or not show writers engineered a last-minute cop out to evade queerbaiting allegations.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> 'How to Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (ft Taylor Crumpton) Taylor Crumpton, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:36:45 Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton talks queerbaiting and the Black bisexual representation of "How to Get Away With Murder's" Annalise Keating with Tre'vell and Mikelle. Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton talks queerbaiting and the Black bisexual representation of "How to Get Away With Murder's" Annalise Keating with Tre'vell and Mikelle. tv series, viola davis, bisexual, interview, abc, shonda rhimes, shondaland true full 5 2 0363ed6b-0a23-4a57-9a52-57fa4104ee32 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's Lady Chablis (ft Quei Tann) Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the Lady Chablis still stands as a shining example of trans visibility on screen, her connection to “Pose’s” Electra Abundance and the scenes that ultimately made her the woman we love.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 06:15:23 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Quei Tan, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the Lady Chablis still stands as a shining example of trans visibility on screen, her connection to “Pose’s” Electra Abundance and the scenes that ultimately made her the woman we love.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's Lady Chablis (ft Quei Tann) Quei Tan, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:37:37 Lady Chablis, the enigmatic scene stealer of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" gets the royal treatment in a conversation with actress Quei Tan and BQC hosts. Lady Chablis, the enigmatic scene stealer of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" gets the royal treatment in a conversation with actress Quei Tan and BQC hosts. lady chablis, black lgbtq film, interview true full 4 2 f55e3de3-f3b8-4689-a6b4-814dfe832c26 Men on Film’s Blaine and Antoine (ft. Justin Simien) “Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “Saturday Night Live” starting in 1990. This episode delves into why, despite their controversy, the two characters are significant parts of the canon and how men in drag has long been an integral part of Black comedy.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (justin simien, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com “Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “Saturday Night Live” starting in 1990. This episode delves into why, despite their controversy, the two characters are significant parts of the canon and how men in drag has long been an integral part of Black comedy.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Men on Film’s Blaine and Antoine (ft. Justin Simien) justin simien, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:38:33 "Dear White People" creator Justin Simien revisits "Men On Film's" controversial Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather to talk queer representation in the 90s with hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street. "Dear White People" creator Justin Simien revisits "Men On Film's" controversial Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather to talk queer representation in the 90s with hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street. black lgbtq, black lgbtq tv, interview, comedy true full 3 2 0942e9b3-62bb-4e40-a670-8b2b03796019 Set If Off’s Cleo Sims (ft Lena Waithe) Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the role says about masculinity and that brutally tragic death scene.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Lena Waithe, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the role says about masculinity and that brutally tragic death scene.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Set If Off’s Cleo Sims (ft Lena Waithe) Lena Waithe, Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson 00:36:37 Emmy-winning Lena Waithe breaks down her personal relationship with "Set It Off's" Cleo Sims played by Queen Latifah and how the character has become an archetype of black butch lesbians on screen with Black Queer Canon hosts Tre'vell and Mikelle. Emmy-winning Lena Waithe breaks down her personal relationship with "Set It Off's" Cleo Sims played by Queen Latifah and how the character has become an archetype of black butch lesbians on screen with Black Queer Canon hosts Tre'vell and Mikelle. black lgbtq, lesbian, film, black lgbtq film true full 2 2 b5ada494-08fc-4bad-b3ae-317053b726fc 'Noah’s Arc’s Noah Nicholson (ft Patrik-Ian Polk) In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came to be, homonormative relationships and whether Noah is the villain after all.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson, Patrik-Ian Polk) blackqueercanon.com In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came to be, homonormative relationships and whether Noah is the villain after all.

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul” by Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> 'Noah’s Arc’s Noah Nicholson (ft Patrik-Ian Polk) Mikelle Street, Tre'vell Anderson, Patrik-Ian Polk 00:37:01 Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Mikelle Street sit with Patrik Ian Polk to talk about the groundbreaking LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc” and the lead character: Noah Nicholson Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Mikelle Street sit with Patrik Ian Polk to talk about the groundbreaking LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc” and the lead character: Noah Nicholson entertainment, black lgbtq, black lgbtq tv, interview true full 1 2 e969ee22-da27-4ed7-a848-c8eb5291661b Announcing Black Queer Canon! Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

Visit us at BlackQueerCanon.com. Check out video versions of the pod on the Slayzhon YouTube page. Follow the show on Instagram: @Slayzhon

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]]> Announcing Black Queer Canon! Slayzhon 00:01:45 Join journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Mikelle Street as they delve into pivotal moments of Black queer and trans representation onscreen. Join journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Mikelle Street as they delve into pivotal moments of Black queer and trans representation onscreen. representation, mikelle street, visibility, black lgbtq, film critic, tre'vell anderson, black movies false trailer 2 7ececaf8-6009-4c2c-bbca-8a94be20ff4b Church Announcements Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:17:43 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Tre'vell Anderson) blackqueercanon.com Church Announcements Tre'vell Anderson 00:02:03 Tre'vell's got an announcement -- A new cut, new color is on the way! Tre'vell's got an announcement -- A new cut, new color is on the way! false bonus 2 7f6a9398-1858-4634-9674-ab7cee311329 Indicting Yourself (ft. Angelica Ross and Imara Jones) This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from no representation at all to hypervisibility in just the span of a few years. While media representation is still an obstacle, Imara asserts that erasure is the most violent act on the trans community.

But first, some heartfelt final thoughts in Pass The Mic, where we hear from some community members from the Unique Women Coalition, and a WSEO listener.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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Chicago’s Kit Kat Lounge

The Anti-Trans Hate Machine podcast

TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from no representation at all to hypervisibility in just the span of a few years. While media representation is still an obstacle, Imara asserts that erasure is the most violent act on the trans community.

But first, some heartfelt final thoughts in Pass The Mic, where we hear from some community members from the Unique Women Coalition, and a WSEO listener.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Mentioned in the Show

Chicago’s Kit Kat Lounge

The Anti-Trans Hate Machine podcast

TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

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We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Indicting Yourself (ft. Angelica Ross and Imara Jones) Slayzhon 01:26:35 This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from no representation at all to hypervisibility in just the span of a few years. While media representation is still an obstacle, Imara asserts that erasure is the most violent act on the trans community. But first, some heartfelt final thoughts in Pass The Mic, where we hear from some community members from the Unique Women Coalition, and a WSEO listener. This week, we have reached the end of the journey with the final episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome Pose and American Horror Story star, Angelica Ross. She speaks on the state of trans media representation, how comedy has been both a gift and curse for the trans community, and what it means to indict one’s self. Then, our hosts speak with political journalist and host of The Anti - Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones. Imara speaks on how trans representation in media has changed over time, going from no representation at all to hypervisibility in just the span of a few years. While media representation is still an obstacle, Imara asserts that erasure is the most violent act on the trans community. But first, some heartfelt final thoughts in Pass The Mic, where we hear from some community members from the Unique Women Coalition, and a WSEO listener. gender affirming care, trans lash media, laverne cox, kit kat lounge, imara jones, pose, american horror story, unique women coalition, halsted street, trans, mimi marks, the anti-trans hate machine, sex work, angelica ross true full 9 1 032851ee-a463-44a4-b18b-3244c1c7d4a4 Living Nonbinary in a Binary World (ft. Devin-Norelle) In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis).

Mentioned in the Episode

Living Non-Binary in a Binary Sports World

Journalist Frankie de la Cretaz

Brave Spaces (PBS)

Devin-Norelle

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis).

Mentioned in the Episode

Living Non-Binary in a Binary Sports World

Journalist Frankie de la Cretaz

Brave Spaces (PBS)

Devin-Norelle

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Find us on IG: @Slayzhon

We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

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@sharsaysso

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Twitter

@trevellanderson

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@slayzhon

@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)

@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Living Nonbinary in a Binary World (ft. Devin-Norelle) Slayzhon 00:46:58 In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis). In this, the penultimate episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, Tre’vell and Shar dive into the nonbinary pool, with all its pronouns. So what does it mean to call oneself nonbinary? Tre’vell reveals the journey they took before accepting and claiming themself. To further explore the nuances of being nonbinary, Shar and Tre’vell speak with the model and and host of PBS’ Brave Spaces Devin-Norelle (ze/zim/zis). monique, trans nonbinary, disclosure, devin-norelle, leyna bloom, non-binary, halsey, asia kate dillon, trans masc, kendrick lamar true full 8 1 a28ca27f-bb6a-4ea0-af8d-a3845cdbabb7 The Black Trans Gaze ft. Kristen Lovell and D. Smith Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year.

But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history to learn, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

Mentioned in the Show

D. Smith on Kokomo City

Pose (Hulu)

Good Trouble (Freeform)

Sylvia Rivera’s Place

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Plugs

Kokomo City will be in select theaters on July 28th

The Stroll drops June 21 on HBO

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Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year.

But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history to learn, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Find us on IG: @Slayzhon

We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

Mentioned in the Show

D. Smith on Kokomo City

Pose (Hulu)

Good Trouble (Freeform)

Sylvia Rivera’s Place

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Plugs

Kokomo City will be in select theaters on July 28th

The Stroll drops June 21 on HBO

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@sharsaysso

@slayzhon (WSEO IG)

Twitter

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@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> The Black Trans Gaze ft. Kristen Lovell and D. Smith Slayzhon 00:58:15 Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell welcome producer and co - director of the documentary, The Stroll, Kristen Lovell as they discuss the documentary’s portrayal of trans sex workers who worked in the Meatpacking District of New York City during the 90s. Lovell also speaks on finally having the control of the Black trans narrative behind the camera, and not just as the subject. Then, our hosts speak with the producer and director of the documentary, Kokomo City, D. Smith. She discusses the audience's reception to the film and the legacy of Koko Da Doll, the star of the film who was tragically murdered earlier this year. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss sex work representation in media as it pertains to Black Trans women and while it being a necessary piece of trans history, it is not the end all be all of trans representation. And later we hear what every day trans folks have to say about trans visibility in another segment of Pass The Mic. paris is burning, d. smith, trans representation, midnight in the garden of good and evil, koko da doll, laverne cox, stroll, red, jen richards, trace lysette, sylvia rivera, evan peters, the lady chablis, monica, the fosters, indya moore, candy's sweet refrain, pose, trans visibility, non-binary, hailie sahar, trans, kokomo city, gloria mendoza, good trouble, sex work, janet mock, sidney poitier, orange is the new black, law & order svu, sylvia’s place true full 7 1 e02971e7-d774-4819-b94d-04a8d2b48549 Let's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith) On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with 9-1-1: Lone Star's, Brian Michael Smith. The actor shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Find us on IG: @Slayzhon

We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

Mentioned in the Show

Dr. Kortney Ziegler

Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen

Soldier’s Girl

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with 9-1-1: Lone Star's, Brian Michael Smith. The actor shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Find us on IG: @Slayzhon

We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

Mentioned in the Show

Dr. Kortney Ziegler

Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen

Soldier’s Girl

IG:

@Rayzhon

@sharsaysso

@slayzhon (WSEO IG)

Twitter

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@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)

@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Let's Hear It For The Boys (ft. Brian Michael Smith) Slayzhon 00:48:31 On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with 9-1-1: Lone Star's Brian Michael Smith. The actor shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray. On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with 9-1-1: Lone Star's Brian Michael Smith. The actor shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray. toine wilkins, just one of the guys, anti-trans legislation, laith ashley, pauli murray, laverne cox, still black, queen sugar, she’s the man, the watermelon woman, ava duvernay, gender nonconformity, brandon teena, transgender, cheryl dunye, dr. kortney ziegler, black is blue, amanda bynes, mulan, trans, 911 lodestar, boys don’t cry, studs, orange is the new black, trans men, brian michael smith, trans man, kingston farady, selma true full 6 1 a57e5da6-4987-4aaa-bc01-f7603bfef9be Before and After "Jerry Springer" (ft. Mimi Marks and Hope Giselle) On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with iconic performer and alum of The Jerry Springer Show, Mimi Marks. Mimi recalls her time on Jerry, learning from her mistakes while in the public eye, and shares some advice for folks who may be new in their trans journey. And after, our hosts meet with activist and community organizer, Hope Giselle as she discusses how race and racism is left out of trans discourse, especially in media.

But first, Tre’vell and Shar have some table - talk on the one, the only - Laverne Cox. Our hosts discuss the actress’ career and the impact she had not only in media, but the world, with iconic moments like her role as Sophia in Orange is the New Black, her Emmy nomination, and her cover for Time Magazine. Along with the rise of Laverne, the uptick in the profitability in “outrage culture” is also examined. Last but not least, we “Pass The Mic” and get to hear from B, Calypso, and Kris on what they think is missing from trans media.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

Mentioned in the Show

Laverne Cox

The Jerry Springer Show

Angelica Ross

Jacob Tobia’s autobiography Sissy

Time Magazine’s The Transgender Tipping Point

Vanity Fair: Caitlyn Jenner: The Full Story

Janet Mock in Marie Claire: I Was Born a Boy

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@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with iconic performer and alum of The Jerry Springer Show, Mimi Marks. Mimi recalls her time on Jerry, learning from her mistakes while in the public eye, and shares some advice for folks who may be new in their trans journey. And after, our hosts meet with activist and community organizer, Hope Giselle as she discusses how race and racism is left out of trans discourse, especially in media.

But first, Tre’vell and Shar have some table - talk on the one, the only - Laverne Cox. Our hosts discuss the actress’ career and the impact she had not only in media, but the world, with iconic moments like her role as Sophia in Orange is the New Black, her Emmy nomination, and her cover for Time Magazine. Along with the rise of Laverne, the uptick in the profitability in “outrage culture” is also examined. Last but not least, we “Pass The Mic” and get to hear from B, Calypso, and Kris on what they think is missing from trans media.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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Laverne Cox

The Jerry Springer Show

Angelica Ross

Jacob Tobia’s autobiography Sissy

Time Magazine’s The Transgender Tipping Point

Vanity Fair: Caitlyn Jenner: The Full Story

Janet Mock in Marie Claire: I Was Born a Boy

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]]> Before and After "Jerry Springer" (ft. Mimi Marks and Hope Giselle) Slayzhon 01:09:01 On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with iconic performer and alum of The Jerry Springer Show, Mimi Marks. Mimi recalls her time on Jerry, learning from her mistakes while in the public eye, and shares some advice for folks who may be new in their trans journey. And after, our hosts meet with activist and community organizer, Hope Giselle as she discusses how race and racism is left out of trans discourse, especially in media. But first, Tre’vell and Shar have some table - talk on the one, the only - Laverne Cox. Our hosts discuss the actress’ career and the impact she had not only in media, but the world, with iconic moments like her role as Sophia in Orange is the New Black, her Emmy nomination, and her cover for Time Magazine. Along with the rise of Laverne, the uptick in the profitability in “outrage culture” is also examined. Last but not least, we “Pass The Mic” and get to hear from B, Calypso, and Kris on what they think is missing from trans media. On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with iconic performer and alum of The Jerry Springer Show, Mimi Marks. Mimi recalls her time on Jerry, learning from her mistakes while in the public eye, and shares some advice for folks who may be new in their trans journey. And after, our hosts meet with activist and community organizer, Hope Giselle as she discusses how race and racism is left out of trans discourse, especially in media. But first, Tre’vell and Shar have some table - talk on the one, the only - Laverne Cox. Our hosts discuss the actress’ career and the impact she had not only in media, but the world, with iconic moments like her role as Sophia in Orange is the New Black, her Emmy nomination, and her cover for Time Magazine. Along with the rise of Laverne, the uptick in the profitability in “outrage culture” is also examined. Last but not least, we “Pass The Mic” and get to hear from B, Calypso, and Kris on what they think is missing from trans media. ain’t i a woman, disclosure documentary, oitnb, hope giselle, netflix disclosure, euphoria, dei, caitlyn jenner, laverne cox, ulta, marie claire, time magazine, sissy, george m johnson, netflix, the baton show lounge, drag, dirty sexy money, transgender tipping point, diversity and inclusion, trans visibility, gloria mendoza, intersectionality, jacob tobia, wseo, dylan mulvaney, jerry springer show, unique woman’s coalition, jenny jones, mimi marks, janet mock, candis cayne, ts madison, angelica ross, stanford, trans awareness week, orangeisthenewblack, hunter schafer true full 5 1 65504dfd-b837-42c6-9897-43d2297b72a8 Possibility Models (ft. Jaila Simms and Zeke Smith) On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss trans visibility within the reality tv realm with very special guests, Grammy award nominated artist and winner of MTV’s Diddy’s Making His Band, Qing Jaila Simms and writer, comedian, and Survivor: Game Changer key player, Zeke Smith. Both reality tv pioneers discuss their experience filming on set and navigating high visibility in the real world once the cameras stopped rolling. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss “Possibility Models” or the first examples of queerness/transness in media that queer audiences may have related to growing up - stars like Isis King in America’s Next Top Model or Leiomy Maldonado from America’s Best Dance Crew or even children’s media like the Powerpuff Girls, Sailor Moon, and Sesame Street. And later, we hear from Bryanna, Calypso, Ney who share their personal connections with trans characters from the last 20 years, on shows like Pose, Noah’s Arc, and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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Mentioned in the Show

To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar

Diddy’s Making His Band

Survivor: Game Changers

Leiomy Maldonado

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]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Jaila Simms, Zeke Smith Tags: Jaila Simms, Zeke Smith, Survivor, Diddy, making the band, mtv, cbs, trans, masc, priscilla queen of the desert, to wong foo thanks for everything julie newmar, to wong foo, drag, midnight in the garden of good and evil, untold stories beyond the binary, him, powerpuff girls, sailor moon, spongebob, gonzo, elmo, isis king, ANTM, Leiomy Maldonado, ABDC, neo pronouns, reality tv, pose, DJ Lina, unique women’s coalition) blackqueercanon.com On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss trans visibility within the reality tv realm with very special guests, Grammy award nominated artist and winner of MTV’s Diddy’s Making His Band, Qing Jaila Simms and writer, comedian, and Survivor: Game Changer key player, Zeke Smith. Both reality tv pioneers discuss their experience filming on set and navigating high visibility in the real world once the cameras stopped rolling. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss “Possibility Models” or the first examples of queerness/transness in media that queer audiences may have related to growing up - stars like Isis King in America’s Next Top Model or Leiomy Maldonado from America’s Best Dance Crew or even children’s media like the Powerpuff Girls, Sailor Moon, and Sesame Street. And later, we hear from Bryanna, Calypso, Ney who share their personal connections with trans characters from the last 20 years, on shows like Pose, Noah’s Arc, and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

You can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are sold

Mentioned in the Show

To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar

Diddy’s Making His Band

Survivor: Game Changers

Leiomy Maldonado

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

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Laura Swisher is senior producer

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]]> Possibility Models (ft. Jaila Simms and Zeke Smith) Jaila Simms, Zeke Smith Tags: Jaila Simms, Zeke Smith, Survivor, Diddy, making the band, mtv, cbs, trans, masc, priscilla queen of the desert, to wong foo thanks for everything julie newmar, to wong foo, drag, midnight in the garden of good and evil, untold stories beyond the binary, him, powerpuff girls, sailor moon, spongebob, gonzo, elmo, isis king, ANTM, Leiomy Maldonado, ABDC, neo pronouns, reality tv, pose, DJ Lina, unique women’s coalition 01:06:55 On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss trans visibility within the reality tv realm with very special guests, Grammy award nominated artist and winner of MTV’s Diddy’s Making His Band, Qing Jaila Simms and writer, comedian, and Survivor: Game Changer key player, Zeke Smith. Both reality tv pioneers discuss their experience filming on set and navigating high visibility in the real world once the cameras stopped rolling. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss “Possibility Models” or the first examples of queerness/transness in media that queer audiences may have related to growing up - stars like Isis King in America’s Next Top Model or Leiomy Maldonado from America’s Best Dance Crew or even children’s media like the Powerpuff Girls, Sailor Moon, and Sesame Street. And later, we hear from Bryanna, Calypso, Ney who share their personal connections with trans characters from the last 20 years, on shows like Pose, Noah’s Arc, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss trans visibility within the reality tv realm with very special guests, Grammy award nominated artist and winner of MTV’s Diddy’s Making His Band, Qing Jaila Simms and writer, comedian, and Survivor: Game Changer key player, Zeke Smith. Both reality tv pioneers discuss their experience filming on set and navigating high visibility in the real world once the cameras stopped rolling. But first, Tre’vell and Shar discuss “Possibility Models” or the first examples of queerness/transness in media that queer audiences may have related to growing up - stars like Isis King in America’s Next Top Model or Leiomy Maldonado from America’s Best Dance Crew or even children’s media like the Powerpuff Girls, Sailor Moon, and Sesame Street. And later, we hear from Bryanna, Calypso, Ney who share their personal connections with trans characters from the last 20 years, on shows like Pose, Noah’s Arc, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. true full 4 1 8aefff77-6f49-4056-a0e2-1f1ffed8ef45 Make Them Know It (ft. Trace Lysette) In this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with special guest Trace Lysette, star of the critically acclaimed film Monica, as she shares her experience with the outpouring of love she’s received from audiences of the film, and what it may take for Hollywood to make more films centering trans characters. But first, we discuss cross - dressing characters in film and television, and how they’re oftentimes played by cishet men, like Tyler Perry or Martin Lawrence, who are able to profit greatly off of these character tropes; Later we hear from members of the Unique Woman’s Coalition on the their most memorable moments in trans visibility growing up.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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Mentioned in the Show

Comedian Tim Bae

Mel Mitchell @TheBaddestMitch

Rickey Smiley’s Bernice Jenkins

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

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This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com In this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with special guest Trace Lysette, star of the critically acclaimed film Monica, as she shares her experience with the outpouring of love she’s received from audiences of the film, and what it may take for Hollywood to make more films centering trans characters. But first, we discuss cross - dressing characters in film and television, and how they’re oftentimes played by cishet men, like Tyler Perry or Martin Lawrence, who are able to profit greatly off of these character tropes; Later we hear from members of the Unique Woman’s Coalition on the their most memorable moments in trans visibility growing up.

Over the course of this series, Tre’vell and Shar will be including the personal experiences of ‘everyday’ trans people. To that end, anyone in community who wishes to comment on or speak to issues brought up on the show, please share your thoughts with them. We’ve made it easy to record a message. Just click SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther and follow the very simple instructions. If you’d like to email Shar and Tre’vell, you can send any message to FANTI@maximumfun.org and put WSEO in the subject line.

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Mentioned in the Show

Comedian Tim Bae

Mel Mitchell @TheBaddestMitch

Rickey Smiley’s Bernice Jenkins

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@Rayzhon

@sharsaysso

@slayzhon (WSEO IG)

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@vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)

@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher)

Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Make Them Know It (ft. Trace Lysette) Slayzhon 00:45:30 In this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with special guest Trace Lysette, star of the critically acclaimed film Monica, as she shares her experience with the outpouring of love she’s received from audiences of the film, and what it may take for Hollywood to make more films centering trans characters. But first, we discuss cross - dressing characters in film and television, and how they’re oftentimes played by cishet men, like Tyler Perry or Martin Lawrence, who are able to profit greatly off of these character tropes; Later we hear from members of the Unique Woman’s Coalition on the their most memorable moments in trans visibility growing up. In this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell sit down with special guest Trace Lysette, star of the critically acclaimed film Monica, as she shares her experience with the outpouring of love she’s received from audiences of the film, and what it may take for Hollywood to make more films centering trans characters. But first, we discuss cross - dressing characters in film and television, and how they’re oftentimes played by cishet men, like Tyler Perry or Martin Lawrence, who are able to profit greatly off of these character tropes; Later we hear from members of the Unique Woman’s Coalition on the their most memorable moments in trans visibility growing up. gospel, madea, tootsie, martin lawrence, rickey smiley, big mama, monica, trans visibility, marlan wayans, jamie foxx, tim bae, wayan brothers, whitney houston, rupaul, mrs. doubtfire, unique women’s center, cross-dressing, black church, the clumps, eddie murphy, norbit, cheryl pepsii riley, tyler perry, patricia clarkson true full 3 1 73aaee5d-7de3-4c50-a1e1-7ba9dd29a6b4 Remain Teachable (ft. Lina Bradford) In episode two of this limited series, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss the first trans characters who changed their perspective on transness in media. Then later, special guest actress, DJ, and dancer, Lina Bradford graces us and shares what it was like coming up during the club kid era, her career, and who in media influenced her the most. After that, folks from the Unique Woman’s Coalition share their thoughts on how trans visibility, or even the lack of trans visibility, can have an effect on audiences.

Unlike with the book We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film, WSEO: The Podcast allows Tre’vell and co-host Shar to pass the mic, so to speak, to trans people who aren’t in the limelight. They might be your neighbor, or live on a different continent. Throughout the course of this series (through June 2023), and perhaps beyond, Tre’vell encourages anyone ‘in community’ to share their feedback and experiences with us, and it might be used on the show. We’ve made it easy to record your own message using the Speakpipe app on your phone or desktop by clicking the link: SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

Mentioned in This Episode

Calpernia Addams

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This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 09:09:24 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com In episode two of this limited series, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss the first trans characters who changed their perspective on transness in media. Then later, special guest actress, DJ, and dancer, Lina Bradford graces us and shares what it was like coming up during the club kid era, her career, and who in media influenced her the most. After that, folks from the Unique Woman’s Coalition share their thoughts on how trans visibility, or even the lack of trans visibility, can have an effect on audiences.

Unlike with the book We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film, WSEO: The Podcast allows Tre’vell and co-host Shar to pass the mic, so to speak, to trans people who aren’t in the limelight. They might be your neighbor, or live on a different continent. Throughout the course of this series (through June 2023), and perhaps beyond, Tre’vell encourages anyone ‘in community’ to share their feedback and experiences with us, and it might be used on the show. We’ve made it easy to record your own message using the Speakpipe app on your phone or desktop by clicking the link: SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

Mentioned in This Episode

Calpernia Addams

Recommended Viewing

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Music: Neverending Nina

Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

We See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org

This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Remain Teachable (ft. Lina Bradford) Slayzhon 00:47:50 In episode two of this limited series, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss the first trans characters who changed their perspective on transness in media. Then later, special guest actress, DJ, and dancer, Lina Bradford graces us and shares what it was like coming up during the club kid era, her career, and who in media influenced her the most. After that, folks from the Unique Woman’s Coalition share their thoughts on how trans visibility, or even the lack of trans visibility, can have an effect on audiences. In episode two of this limited series, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell discuss the first trans characters who changed their perspective on transness in media. Then later, special guest actress, DJ, and dancer, Lina Bradford graces us and shares what it was like coming up during the club kid era, her career, and who in media influenced her the most. After that, folks from the Unique Woman’s Coalition share their thoughts on how trans visibility, or even the lack of trans visibility, can have an effect on audiences. soldier’s girl, trans visibility, calpernia addams, rupaul, lina bradford, wseo, unique women’s coalition true full 2 1 8362a3bd-6a7b-4bd2-8de8-a8b6bebfbd95 The Kitchen Table It’s the very first episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. To jump start this limited series, our hosts give us a little bit of a primer, tabletalk style, into the #WSEO trans visibility discourse, with a discussion on who this book and podcast was really made for.

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

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This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Slayzhon) blackqueercanon.com It’s the very first episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. To jump start this limited series, our hosts give us a little bit of a primer, tabletalk style, into the #WSEO trans visibility discourse, with a discussion on who this book and podcast was really made for.

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We made it easy to share your thoughts. Go to SpeakPipe.com/WeSeeEachOther

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Producer: Palmira Muniz

Senior Producer: Laura Swisher

Laura Swisher is senior producer

Music: Never Ending Nina

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This podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It’s a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!

]]> The Kitchen Table Slayzhon 00:24:49 It’s the very first episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. To jump start this limited series, our hosts give us a little bit of a primer, tabletalk style, into the #WSEO trans visibility discourse, with a discussion on who this book and podcast was really made for. It’s the very first episode of We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by FANTI’s very own, award-winning journalist and authoress, Trev’ell Anderson, and FANTI MVP, award-winning journalist and media personality, Shar Jossell. To jump start this limited series, our hosts give us a little bit of a primer, tabletalk style, into the #WSEO trans visibility discourse, with a discussion on who this book and podcast was really made for. trans visibility, wseo true full 1 1 d72b886a-036e-4159-819d-71d73b0af272 Trailer Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come on We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by Journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, based on the book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film written by Tre’vell Anderson.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:45:00 +0000 bqc@slayzhon.com (Tre'vell Anderson, Shar Jossell) blackqueercanon.com Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come on We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by Journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, based on the book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film written by Tre’vell Anderson.

]]> Trailer Tre'vell Anderson, Shar Jossell 00:02:12 Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come on We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by Journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, based on the book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film written by Tre’vell Anderson. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come on We See Each Other: The Podcast, hosted by Journalists Tre’vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, based on the book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film written by Tre’vell Anderson. we see each other: the podcast true trailer 1