https://simplecast.com I’m From Driftwood is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling nonprofit whose aim is to increase empathy and empower individuals by creating an apolitical forum for LGBTQ stories from every age, race, gender identity, background and culture. Since 2009, IFD has filmed and published over 700 video stories that have accrued over 35+ million views on its YouTube Channel. The I'm From Driftwood Podcast brings its queer storytelling to a new medium. Each episode will feature the audio clips from stories from the I’m From Driftwood archive, and the stories and subject matter will be discussed by the two podcast hosts. Topics discussed will range from bi-inclusion, childhood crushes, and gender identity, to love, race, and drag culture. The Podcast will be produced by Anddy Egan-Thrope and hosted by Alex Berg and Phil aka Corinne. Anddy is a Made in NY Fellow, the producer of the podcast “Queers From the Crypt”, and creator, producer, and host of “Fruit Basket”, a podcast about queer comedy. Alex, a “loud and proud bisexual femme” is a journalist covering national news, women’s issues, and LGBTQ culture. Phil is the creator, producer, and host of the podcast “Transition of Style” whose mission is to “help gender non-conforming people bring forth their most authentic, confident and true selves by providing professional styling.” 2020-2022 I'm From Driftwood en Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:34:59 +0000 https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8553a9bb-5c53-45e1-9970-4d82389ca42e/a7262925-6e4a-4744-9af4-bcc59b3e8ba8/3000x3000/simplecast-logo-3000-x-3000-px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com episodic I’m From Driftwood is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling nonprofit whose aim is to increase empathy and empower individuals by creating an apolitical forum for LGBTQ stories from every age, race, gender identity, background and culture. Since 2009, IFD has filmed and published over 700 video stories that have accrued over 35+ million views on its YouTube Channel. The I'm From Driftwood Podcast brings its queer storytelling to a new medium. Each episode will feature the audio clips from stories from the I’m From Driftwood archive, and the stories and subject matter will be discussed by the two podcast hosts. Topics discussed will range from bi-inclusion, childhood crushes, and gender identity, to love, race, and drag culture. The Podcast will be produced by Anddy Egan-Thrope and hosted by Alex Berg and Phil aka Corinne. Anddy is a Made in NY Fellow, the producer of the podcast “Queers From the Crypt”, and creator, producer, and host of “Fruit Basket”, a podcast about queer comedy. Alex, a “loud and proud bisexual femme” is a journalist covering national news, women’s issues, and LGBTQ culture. Phil is the creator, producer, and host of the podcast “Transition of Style” whose mission is to “help gender non-conforming people bring forth their most authentic, confident and true selves by providing professional styling.” I'm From Driftwood, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/Xf_8kQcv lgbt, lgbtq, storytelling, pansexual, bisexual, intersex, ace, bi, two spirit, pan, lesbian, queer, gay, non-binary, trans, asexual Nathan Manske nathan@imfromdriftwood.com ba7ea6ff-0792-42c3-b7e4-8435211e06e9 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Kristen Becker, Kendra Dawsey, Gus Constantellis, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Nathan Manske) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/special-episode-live-comedy-event-t9dYG_0Z Special Episode: Live Comedy Event! Kristen Becker, Kendra Dawsey, Gus Constantellis, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Nathan Manske 00:27:40 We close out our third season with a special comedy episode, recorded live at the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. We’re joined by queer comics Kristen Becker, Kendra Dawsey, and Gus Constantellis as they share hilarious stories covering everything from southern living to being a “thembo” to accidentally hitting the gay clubs with dear ol’ Dad. We close out our third season with a special comedy episode, recorded live at the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. We’re joined by queer comics Kristen Becker, Kendra Dawsey, and Gus Constantellis as they share hilarious stories covering everything from southern living to being a “thembo” to accidentally hitting the gay clubs with dear ol’ Dad. louisiana, new york, breakup, queer, immigrants, nonbinary, coming out, lesbian, thembo, i'm from driftwood, cats, buffalo, greek, the south yes full 20 3 df02cd87-05e9-4160-b3c4-460e10cc6608 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/queer-elected-officials-NBlthU8q Queer Elected Officials Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:21:44 It’s one thing to live an openly queer, happy life - but can you imagine doing so while balancing a high profile career in politics? Just ask Representative Ritchie Torres and Mayor Annise Parker. Ritchie was launching his first-ever campaign for office when an interview presented him the chance to reveal his whole self - an opportunity he took. Annise’s entire college career, meanwhile, nearly got sidetracked by a girlfriend’s vindictive and homophobic mother. Both fortunately found electoral success and were able to represent not only their constituents, but the LGBTQIA+ community as well. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Ritchie and Annise’s stories and discuss the impact of queer and trans representation in government, the shifting of public attitudes over time, and the importance of decisionmakers having to answer to their LGBTQIA+ colleagues. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Ritchie and Annise’s stories and discuss the impact of queer and trans representation in government, the shifting of public attitudes over time, and the importance of decisionmakers having to answer to their LGBTQIA+ colleagues. It’s one thing to live an openly queer, happy life - but can you imagine doing so while balancing a high profile career in politics? Just ask Representative Ritchie Torres and Mayor Annise Parker. Ritchie was launching his first-ever campaign for office when an interview presented him the chance to reveal his whole self - an opportunity he took. Annise’s entire college career, meanwhile, nearly got sidetracked by a girlfriend’s vindictive and homophobic mother. Both fortunately found electoral success and were able to represent not only their constituents, but the LGBTQIA+ community as well. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Ritchie and Annise’s stories and discuss the impact of queer and trans representation in government, the shifting of public attitudes over time, and the importance of decisionmakers having to answer to their LGBTQIA+ colleagues. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Ritchie and Annise’s stories and discuss the impact of queer and trans representation in government, the shifting of public attitudes over time, and the importance of decisionmakers having to answer to their LGBTQIA+ colleagues. coming out, annise parker, officials, childhood, politicians, love, elections, elected, ritchie torres, campaign yes full 19 3 0cc9b56a-db5e-42d2-8133-f880a48c9398 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/trans-youth-5S0LI98w Trans Youth Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:23:42 Children know themselves better than we give them credit for. Matthew knew at a young age that he wasn’t a girl and it just took a gentle assist from his mom to realize that he was a boy. When Marcella’s trans daughter expressed an interest in wearing dresses, she didn’t hesitate to demonstrate love and support. But when the local bully decided to pick on her daughter on the way to school, the other neighborhood kids came to the rescue - pushing back against the bully’s comments and inspiring Marcella in the process. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Matthew and Marcella’s stories and discuss the importance of allowing youth to explore their identities, the necessity of queer and trans visibility, and how - more often than not - children know who they are better than we do. Children know themselves better than we give them credit for. Matthew knew at a young age that he wasn’t a girl and it just took a gentle assist from his mom to realize that he was a boy. When Marcella’s trans daughter expressed an interest in wearing dresses, she didn’t hesitate to demonstrate love and support. But when the local bully decided to pick on her daughter on the way to school, the other neighborhood kids came to the rescue - pushing back against the bully’s comments and inspiring Marcella in the process. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Matthew and Marcella’s stories and discuss the importance of allowing youth to explore their identities, the necessity of queer and trans visibility, and how - more often than not - children know who they are better than we do. trans women, nonbinary, trans, trans girls, coming out, trans boys, moms, support, lesbian, daughter, transition, son, trans men, acceptance, mom no full 18 3 3bded9a1-66f2-4866-8e11-6c70dee613ff Thu, 3 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/homelessness-in-the-lgbtqia-community-CsjleG4p Homelessness in the LGBTQIA+ Community Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:14:38 Angela was kicked out of her family home as a teenager and from there, her life only became more unstable. From a brief period in a group home to an abusive relationship to survival sex work to suicidal ideations, her early life was marked with one struggle after another. Fortunately, she was eventually able to find stability in her life, finish school, graduate from college and make amends with her mother - all the while learning some important life lessons along the way. In this episode, Phil and Alex reflect on Angela’s story and discuss her resiliency, as well as the homelessness pipeline for LGBTQIA+ youth - particularly among Black trans women - and the importance of supportive resources for that vulnerable population. Angela was kicked out of her family home as a teenager and from there, her life only became more unstable. From a brief period in a group home to an abusive relationship to survival sex work to suicidal ideations, her early life was marked with one struggle after another. Fortunately, she was eventually able to find stability in her life, finish school, graduate from college and make amends with her mother - all the while learning some important life lessons along the way. In this episode, Phil and Alex reflect on Angela’s story and discuss her resiliency, as well as the homelessness pipeline for LGBTQIA+ youth - particularly among Black trans women - and the importance of supportive resources for that vulnerable population. family, pansexual, queer, bi, homelessness, trans, asexual, survival sex acts, lgbtq, poc, ace, pan, kicked out, lesbian, lgbtqia, black, lgbt, gay, shelter, survival crime, bisexual, rejection yes full 17 3 cef03216-6144-4898-8a24-520920d1e976 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-in-a-name-ASId0qZg What's in a Name? Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg 00:28:03 Do you get butterflies when you see your name on a simple work document? Jaye did, highlighting the importance and value of respecting people’s preferred names. On the flip side, Danny was told his preferred name would not be used at his graduation ceremony, diminishing his otherwise enjoyable high school experience. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Jaye and Danny’s stories and discuss the importance of owning your name, how allies can demonstrate true support, and the need for corporations and other organizations to keep up as society evolves beyond the gender binary. Do you get butterflies when you see your name on a simple work document? Jaye did, highlighting the importance and value of respecting people’s preferred names. On the flip side, Danny was told his preferred name would not be used at his graduation ceremony, diminishing his otherwise enjoyable high school experience. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Jaye and Danny’s stories and discuss the importance of owning your name, how allies can demonstrate true support, and the need for corporations and other organizations to keep up as society evolves beyond the gender binary. nonbinary, affirmation, respect, lgbtq, lgbtqia, lgbt, name, name change, dead name, birth name, genderqueer, lgbtqia+ yes full 16 3 1fe47f37-3d95-41f5-ba59-f85d7ae3a18d Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/rural-stories-Ado_4f06 Rural Stories Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:32:12 Which is a better place to live for queer and trans folks - the city or the country? Turns out it depends on who you ask. Rae thought that the rural Appalachian town they grew up in would be hostile to LGBTQIA+ folks and opted to live in Austin for a decade before realizing they missed the mountain air and wanted to increase queer visibility back home. Levi, meanwhile, realized that his hometown - which had an active KKK - wasn’t the right place for a queer man and so instead relocated to a more urban city where he could find the supportive community he needed. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Rae and Levi’s stories and discuss how both urban and rural locations can be queer-friendly (or not), their shared belief that people should ultimately go where they can find the fullest version of themselves, and touch on a little bit of queer and trans rural culture. Which is a better place to live for queer and trans folks - the city or the country? Turns out it depends on who you ask. Rae thought that the rural Appalachian town they grew up in would be hostile to LGBTQIA+ folks and opted to live in Austin for a decade before realizing they missed the mountain air and wanted to increase queer visibility back home. Levi, meanwhile, realized that his hometown - which had an active KKK - wasn’t the right place for a queer man and so instead relocated to a more urban city where he could find the supportive community he needed. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Rae and Levi’s stories and discuss how both urban and rural locations can be queer-friendly (or not), their shared belief that people should ultimately go where they can find the fullest version of themselves, and touch on a little bit of queer and trans rural culture. pansexual, queer, bi, lifestyle, nonbinary, trans, asexual, rustic, kkk, rural, urban, ace, pan, lesbian, speed, appalachia, gay, bisexual, city, transgender, brain drain, country no full 15 3 3391a542-3c89-4dfa-9f6f-5bcf5b1623de Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Dubbs Weinblatt) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/outside-the-binary-nMVeIKUJ Outside the Binary Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Dubbs Weinblatt 00:43:03 Ever feel like people are placing you in a box? Ada and Dubbs definitely did. Ada nearly had a panic attack due to wearing a dress at a Christmas concert, compelling them to take a step back and reevaluate their gender altogether. Meanwhile, Dubbs’s realization that they were genderqueer came out of a lipstick lesbian awareness party where they realized they enjoyed the company of the women but didn’t personally identify with them. Their unique experiences drew them to the same conclusion - that identity is fluid and only you can define yourself. Dubbs joins Phil and Alex as a guest on this episode where the three engage is a conversation about why people feel the need to put others in boxes, why people should do what’s empowering for them, and was cis people can do to demonstrate true allyship with nonbinary and genderqueer folk. Ever feel like people are placing you in a box? Ada and Dubbs definitely did. Ada nearly had a panic attack due to wearing a dress at a Christmas concert, compelling them to take a step back and reevaluate their gender altogether. Meanwhile, Dubbs’s realization that they were genderqueer came out of a lipstick lesbian awareness party where they realized they enjoyed the company of the women but didn’t personally identify with them. Their unique experiences drew them to the same conclusion - that identity is fluid and only you can define yourself. Dubbs joins Phil and Alex as a guest on this episode where the three engage is a conversation about why people feel the need to put others in boxes, why people should do what’s empowering for them, and was cis people can do to demonstrate true allyship with nonbinary and genderqueer folk. bi, fluid, nonbinary, sexuality, thank you for coming out, coming out, fluidity, labels, lesbian, non-binary, boxes, gender, genderqueer no full 14 3 10b44994-54e1-4cd1-b917-632b728b5285 Thu, 6 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/spouses-coming-out-as-trans-yMK_PqAH Spouses Coming Out as Trans Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:28:51 Description: What would you do if your cis spouse came out as trans? For Mitch, coming out to his girlfriend was a nerve-wracking experience but the concern was all for naught. Not only was she accepting and encouraging, she wound up being the person who administered his first testosterone injection. When Randi came out to Shellie, Shellie learned that while she would miss aspects of their previous life, there were many, many things to look forward to on this new adventure together. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to these two stories, and discuss how unconditional love, hard work, and patience are essential ingredients in any working relationship. Description: What would you do if your cis spouse came out as trans? For Mitch, coming out to his girlfriend was a nerve-wracking experience but the concern was all for naught. Not only was she accepting and encouraging, she wound up being the person who administered his first testosterone injection. When Randi came out to Shellie, Shellie learned that while she would miss aspects of their previous life, there were many, many things to look forward to on this new adventure together. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to these two stories, and discuss how unconditional love, hard work, and patience are essential ingredients in any working relationship. trans, husband, coming out, relationships, wedding, wife, marriage, transitioning, love, transgender, spouse, partner yes full 13 3 70f92250-71db-4a89-9d3d-facaf4a7ff97 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Ingrid Galvez Thorp) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/out-in-the-workplace-bak2V8GZ Out in the Workplace Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Ingrid Galvez Thorp 00:33:01 Are you out at work? It’s easier for some people than others. Ingrid Galvez Thorp had moved from her home in NYC to a new job in Georgia and was surrounded by microaggressions from her new colleagues. After word got out that she might be a lesbian, her tough-as-nails boss confronted her about her sexuality. Ingrid stood tall and came out to her boss, only to find out her boss was a super ally, ensuring that if anyone had a problem with Ingrid, they’d have a problem with her as well. On this week’s episode, Ingrid calls in to join the conversation with Alex and Phil. Are you out at work? It’s easier for some people than others. Ingrid Galvez Thorp had moved from her home in NYC to a new job in Georgia and was surrounded by microaggressions from her new colleagues. After word got out that she might be a lesbian, her tough-as-nails boss confronted her about her sexuality. Ingrid stood tall and came out to her boss, only to find out her boss was a super ally, ensuring that if anyone had a problem with Ingrid, they’d have a problem with her as well. On this week’s episode, Ingrid calls in to join the conversation with Alex and Phil. queer, work, bi, workplace, trans, asexual, coming out, ace, lesbian, office, gay, acceptance, bisexual, transgender no full 12 3 5a465840-ebe0-4b55-8a1f-530adab7db13 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/allyship-requires-risk-BvxGeFCn “Allyship Requires Risk” Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:35:22 What makes someone an ally? For Rosa, it’s learning to love queer people even though it was her gay ex-husband who hurt her the most. For Jean-Claire, it was ensuring a beloved gay uncle was properly remembered for all of who he was, rather than a “straight-washed” version of him. In this episode, Phil and Alex dive into the true meaning of being an ally, how it’s lost its meaning over time, and what meaningful allyship looks like in the real world. What makes someone an ally? For Rosa, it’s learning to love queer people even though it was her gay ex-husband who hurt her the most. For Jean-Claire, it was ensuring a beloved gay uncle was properly remembered for all of who he was, rather than a “straight-washed” version of him. In this episode, Phil and Alex dive into the true meaning of being an ally, how it’s lost its meaning over time, and what meaningful allyship looks like in the real world. family, homophobia, supportive, bi, supporter, trans, sexual, support, ally, allyship, ace, intersex, lesbian, a, sibling, gay, parent, friend, bisexual, transgender, straight, allies no full 11 3 b6427d23-fc29-4e74-a124-45e9308fa226 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Eric Marcus) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/lgbtqia-plus-history-6OjW6iRi LGBTQIA+ History Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Eric Marcus 00:57:04 Some people might think that the LGBTQIA+ rights movement began with the Stonewall Riots. To be sure, it was a major event - but the movement began long before that. Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, joins Alex and Phil as we listen to the stories of longtime actvists Leona and Richard, and do a deeper dive into the origins of the gay rights movement and the seminal events that defined it. We also learn more about the background behind Making Gay History and how sharing our community’s stories can enrich future generations and even help combat bullying. Some people might think that the LGBTQIA+ rights movement began with the Stonewall Riots. To be sure, it was a major event - but the movement began long before that. Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, joins Alex and Phil as we listen to the stories of longtime actvists Leona and Richard, and do a deeper dive into the origins of the gay rights movement and the seminal events that defined it. We also learn more about the background behind Making Gay History and how sharing our community’s stories can enrich future generations and even help combat bullying. making gay history, podcast, queer history, eric marcus, i'm from driftwood, lgbtqia, zaps, history, march on washington, activism no full 10 3 2ba45edc-49f5-480b-8a7b-cfb2586d89be Thu, 9 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/queer-educators-Ny6pg7Ru Queer Educators Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:25:37 Description: Should teachers keep their sexuality hidden from their students? Matthew had wanted to keep his private life private, but one student’s persistent questioning about his spouse’s gender made this impossible. Fortunately, he lived in a state that had workplace protections for LGBTQIA+ people. Alexa did not, however, forcing them to walk the fine line of keeping their queerness hidden while also maintaining an open and accepting environment in their classroom. In this episode, Alex and Phil listen to their stories and discuss the enormous responsibilities educators face in and out of the classroom, as well as the importance - and challenges - of bringing one’s authentic self to the classroom. Description: Should teachers keep their sexuality hidden from their students? Matthew had wanted to keep his private life private, but one student’s persistent questioning about his spouse’s gender made this impossible. Fortunately, he lived in a state that had workplace protections for LGBTQIA+ people. Alexa did not, however, forcing them to walk the fine line of keeping their queerness hidden while also maintaining an open and accepting environment in their classroom. In this episode, Alex and Phil listen to their stories and discuss the enormous responsibilities educators face in and out of the classroom, as well as the importance - and challenges - of bringing one’s authentic self to the classroom. queer, bi, nonbinary, teacher, trans, student, s, maryland, protections, students, mississippi, school, lesbian, teachers, gay, educators, bisexual, nb no full 9 3 850067de-f595-4690-a553-f472b70c2ae7 Thu, 2 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Maria Tridas) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/intersex-voices-JLIsRFUT Intersex Voices Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Maria Tridas 00:28:47 Do you know what Intersex is? If not, you’re not alone. Even some people who are born Intersex go through a steep learning curve. Take Maria Tridas, who literally sat down with her parents, a pen and paper, and Google, to figure out what it meant that she’s Intersex. Maria joins Phil and Alex to reflect on growing into her identity, the importance of bodily autonomy, the fight against unnecessary surgeries, and why we must remember to include the “I” in LGBTQIA+. Do you know what Intersex is? If not, you’re not alone. Even some people who are born Intersex go through a steep learning curve. Take Maria Tridas, who literally sat down with her parents, a pen and paper, and Google, to figure out what it meant that she’s Intersex. Maria joins Phil and Alex to reflect on growing into her identity, the importance of bodily autonomy, the fight against unnecessary surgeries, and why we must remember to include the “I” in LGBTQIA+. interact, unnecessary surgery, bodily autonomy, unnecessary surgeries, coming out, intersex, lesbian, surgery, storytelling, dyke no full 8 3 8b8c26cb-4d05-418a-89ea-9f446dc27453 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Precious Brady-Davis, Cecilia Gentili, Mila Jam) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/spotlight-trans-women-of-color-_lJYJuWN Spotlight: Trans Women of Color Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Precious Brady-Davis, Cecilia Gentili, Mila Jam 00:58:54 In this week’s episode, you’ll hear stories from Cecilia who, as a child, only saw one opportunity for trans women: sex work and drugs. But now? She proudly identifies as an elder at 44 years old and lives a “boring life” with a 9-5 and a 401(k) and wouldn’t have it any other way. And Mila who had fame, a following, and performances with celebrities as a popular drag persona but gave it all up to start over from scratch, this time living authentically as an out and proud trans woman. To discuss these stories and topics with our hosts is author, advocate, activist, and actor Precious Brady-Davis, whose new memoir, “I Have Always Been Me,” is both a testimony about both her childhood trauma as a ward of the state and a celebration of life and authenticity. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear stories from Cecilia who, as a child, only saw one opportunity for trans women: sex work and drugs. But now? She proudly identifies as an elder at 44 years old and lives a “boring life” with a 9-5 and a 401(k) and wouldn’t have it any other way. And Mila who had fame, a following, and performances with celebrities as a popular drag persona but gave it all up to start over from scratch, this time living authentically as an out and proud trans woman. To discuss these stories and topics with our hosts is author, advocate, activist, and actor Precious Brady-Davis, whose new memoir, “I Have Always Been Me,” is both a testimony about both her childhood trauma as a ward of the state and a celebration of life and authenticity. trans women, mila jam, precious brady davis, drugs, podcast, music, activist, trans, sex work, advocacy, poc, pose, cecilia gentili, woc, tpoc, actress, trans women of color, twoc, women, activism no full 7 3 0680655a-0e4b-49cc-bf3e-fa271b84b1aa Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Dimitri Moïse) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-out-as-hiv-positive-0S4IRapz Coming Out as HIV+ Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Dimitri Moïse 00:54:30 HIV diagnoses affect different people differently. For Tarik, his partner’s diagnosis found him ostracized from his family, and his own diagnosis years later threw him into a downward spiral of depression. For Shareef, his HIV diagnosis was what drew his estranged and formerly homophobic father back into his life. In the end, both were able to use their status as a source of strength, rather than a detriment. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and are joined by HIV advocate and activist Dimitri Moïse for a discussion of the impacts of stigma and pozphobia, the need for more affirming representation, and the importance of education and support. HIV diagnoses affect different people differently. For Tarik, his partner’s diagnosis found him ostracized from his family, and his own diagnosis years later threw him into a downward spiral of depression. For Shareef, his HIV diagnosis was what drew his estranged and formerly homophobic father back into his life. In the end, both were able to use their status as a source of strength, rather than a detriment. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and are joined by HIV advocate and activist Dimitri Moïse for a discussion of the impacts of stigma and pozphobia, the need for more affirming representation, and the importance of education and support. family, queer, aids, ostracization, father, nonbinary, poz, diagnosis, hiv, coming out, shame, gay, dad, prep, positive, advocate, undetectable, stigma, activism, u=u, rejection yes full 6 3 63cb7d3b-c84f-4beb-b3ce-e2554d2cc338 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/kids-of-queer-parents-49zCL4eT Kids of Queer Parents Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:23:43 Kids get asked all sorts of random questions by their peers. For Julia, it was a question of how she could possibly have two moms, or how they gave birth to a child. For Cathy’s daughter, Jackie, she was the one who had the questions: she understood having two moms but didn’t quite understand how a man and a woman could produce a child. In this lighthearted, funny and moving episode, Alex and Phil listen to Julia’s and Cathy’s stories and discuss the burden of handling invasive questions and the innate emotional intelligence of children. Kids get asked all sorts of random questions by their peers. For Julia, it was a question of how she could possibly have two moms, or how they gave birth to a child. For Cathy’s daughter, Jackie, she was the one who had the questions: she understood having two moms but didn’t quite understand how a man and a woman could produce a child. In this lighthearted, funny and moving episode, Alex and Phil listen to Julia’s and Cathy’s stories and discuss the burden of handling invasive questions and the innate emotional intelligence of children. babies, queer, lgbtq, moms, school, lesbian, childbirth, sleepovers, lgbt, gay, women, stork, children no full 5 3 93629874-f9d7-489f-80db-8df8bea4cabc Thu, 4 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/love-dating-Q8MU25v6 Love & Dating Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:28:18 You never know when you are going to meet the love of your life. Will it be at a party? Through an app? For Simone, it was a chance encounter on the subway. For Sam, it involved drinks, cigarettes and matching tattoos. In each story, both storytellers were on the precipice of missing out but were saved by a mix of fate, risk-taking, and strong mutual attraction. In this episode, Alex and Phil listen to these stories and discuss the importance of “shooting your shot”, the fear of rejection, and their own experiences in the dating world. You never know when you are going to meet the love of your life. Will it be at a party? Through an app? For Simone, it was a chance encounter on the subway. For Sam, it involved drinks, cigarettes and matching tattoos. In each story, both storytellers were on the precipice of missing out but were saved by a mix of fate, risk-taking, and strong mutual attraction. In this episode, Alex and Phil listen to these stories and discuss the importance of “shooting your shot”, the fear of rejection, and their own experiences in the dating world. dating, queer, bi, trans, asexual, lgbtq, subway, love story, falling in love, ace, lesbian, lgbtqia, lgbt, gay, love, bisexual, transgender, straight, lgbtqia+ yes full 4 3 fca69d3d-32de-47c9-9748-6590bd816fae Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Jay Blotcher) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/hiv-aids-activism-interview-and-stories-by-jay-blotcher-cATFWJsw HIV/AIDS Activism: Interview and Stories by Jay Blotcher Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Jay Blotcher 00:40:13 Jay Blotcher is a longtime writer, journalist and activist, and was an early member of ACT UP. From his early days as a towel boy at a gay bathhouse to his later years as an activist in the height of the AIDS epidemic, Jay’s life has been a profile in working to improve the lives of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, Jay joins Phil and Alex for a discussion of his life, activism and the impact of the AIDS crisis on the community. Jay Blotcher is a longtime writer, journalist and activist, and was an early member of ACT UP. From his early days as a towel boy at a gay bathhouse to his later years as an activist in the height of the AIDS epidemic, Jay’s life has been a profile in working to improve the lives of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, Jay joins Phil and Alex for a discussion of his life, activism and the impact of the AIDS crisis on the community. new york, aids, death, new york city, epidemic, hiv, lgbtq, i'm from driftwood, ny times, act up, lgbt, gay, storytelling, nyc, times, jay blotcher, activism yes full 3 3 feca76d1-d3ef-4166-9a51-22a1a71653bc Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/loss-grief-fsVimudY Loss & Grief Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:27:19 At some point in our lives, we are touched by the loss of someone, be they a friend, relative, or partner. The grief that follows is so personal to each individual and can live with them a very long time, surfacing at the most unexpected of moments. For Michael and Ladi, who lost their long-term partners to terminal illness, that grief was debilitating. And yet, when they were at their lowest, fate intervened in the most serendipitous way to give them respite from their mourning. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and explore the topics of loss, grief and the importance of living with the heartbreak rather than trying to move past it. At some point in our lives, we are touched by the loss of someone, be they a friend, relative, or partner. The grief that follows is so personal to each individual and can live with them a very long time, surfacing at the most unexpected of moments. For Michael and Ladi, who lost their long-term partners to terminal illness, that grief was debilitating. And yet, when they were at their lowest, fate intervened in the most serendipitous way to give them respite from their mourning. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and explore the topics of loss, grief and the importance of living with the heartbreak rather than trying to move past it. queer, sadness, aids, bi, trans, asexual, loss, hiv, lgbtq, ace, lesbian, cancer, nobinary, grief, lgbt, gay, storytelling, depressing, mourning, bisexual no full 2 3 0c94b89d-1b9f-4def-a154-e9139a2b0325 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Brian Hartigan, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Chloe Harris) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/parents-come-out-to-their-kids-vGeIIVQs Parents Come Out to Their Kids Phil aka Corinne, Brian Hartigan, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Chloe Harris 00:29:17 We often hear stories of people coming out to their friends, their parents, their co-workers - but less often do we hear stories about parents coming out to their young children. Fortunately for Brian and Chloe, they had a little help from unexpected sources. For Brian, it was the gay governor of New Jersey, while Chloe’s was a mix of Superman, Wonder Woman, and...the Secret Life of Pets? In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to these stories and discuss the earnestness of young children, the impact of pop culture, and the increasingly queer-friendly trajectory of future generations. We often hear stories of people coming out to their friends, their parents, their co-workers - but less often do we hear stories about parents coming out to their young children. Fortunately for Brian and Chloe, they had a little help from unexpected sources. For Brian, it was the gay governor of New Jersey, while Chloe’s was a mix of Superman, Wonder Woman, and...the Secret Life of Pets? In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to these stories and discuss the earnestness of young children, the impact of pop culture, and the increasingly queer-friendly trajectory of future generations. mcgreevey, wonder woman, pansexual, queer, trans, asexual, superman, lgbtq, coming out, kids, gay american, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, secret life of pets, lgbt, gay, jim, parents, transgender, children, lgbtqia+ no full 1 3 945589c1-56dc-4b91-92be-fdeefcfebd42 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Jim Obergefell, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/lgbtq-adoption-families-Leb3rrh0 LGBTQ+ Adoption & Families Jim Obergefell, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:36:10 What challenges do LGBTQ+ families face today? Phil and Alex are joined by Jim Obergefell, Director of Individual Giving at Family Equality and the lead plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. They discuss the current state of queer families in the United States and the unique obstacles families encounter in the adoption process. We also hear stories from Andy, whose adoption process was nearly sidelined by a homophobic nurse, and Fred, who ran into several roadblocks on his way of adopting a child. What challenges do LGBTQ+ families face today? Phil and Alex are joined by Jim Obergefell, Director of Individual Giving at Family Equality and the lead plaintiff in the landmark marriage equality Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. They discuss the current state of queer families in the United States and the unique obstacles families encounter in the adoption process. We also hear stories from Andy, whose adoption process was nearly sidelined by a homophobic nurse, and Fred, who ran into several roadblocks on his way of adopting a child. hodges, family, families, step-parent, pansexual, obergefell, bi, religious, equality, surrogacy, supreme court, trans, asexual, moms, kids, ace, pan, lesbian, gay, marriage, dad, dads, adoption, parent, child, parents, bisexual, freedom, transgender, children, mom yes full 12 2 05551046-f4fc-42c7-82ae-9f379148bbaf Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Jack Bates, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/conversion-therapy-hTHR2Ilo Conversion Therapy Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Jack Bates, Phil aka Corinne 00:34:15 Is it possible to pray the gay away? Jack Bates, cohost of the queer spirituality podcast, Lavender Mafia, joins Phil and Alex in tackling this question. The answer is obviously no - but the damage this abuse does can have large consequences down the road. We also hear stories from Scott, a gay man who bested a so-called conversion "therapist" in a battle of wits, and John, a gay man who exposed a notorious conversion clinic on the national stage. Is it possible to pray the gay away? Jack Bates, cohost of the queer spirituality podcast, Lavender Mafia, joins Phil and Alex in tackling this question. The answer is obviously no - but the damage this abuse does can have large consequences down the road. We also hear stories from Scott, a gay man who bested a so-called conversion "therapist" in a battle of wits, and John, a gay man who exposed a notorious conversion clinic on the national stage. clinic, pansexual, orientation, bi, conversion, religious, trans, asexual, sexual, lgbtq, ace, pan, lesbian, lgbt, gay, religion, therapy, bisexual, change yes full 11 2 05ec81b3-63d0-4964-bda0-2be66b018b7b Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-lWlVr2lV Mental Health Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg 00:28:18 Struggles with mental health impact everyone, but for those in the LGBTQ+ community, they can be amplified. Just ask Joe and Tom, two storytellers whose own battles with mental health intersected with their queer identities. In this episode, hear their stories and listen as Phil and Alex have a robust conversation around anxiety and depression, the shame of treatment, and how we need to equip ourselves with the tools to get better. Struggles with mental health impact everyone, but for those in the LGBTQ+ community, they can be amplified. Just ask Joe and Tom, two storytellers whose own battles with mental health intersected with their queer identities. In this episode, hear their stories and listen as Phil and Alex have a robust conversation around anxiety and depression, the shame of treatment, and how we need to equip ourselves with the tools to get better. extrovert, pansexual, queer, bi, nonbinary, trans, asexual, anxiety, ace, pan, lesbian, introvert, gay, depression, mental health, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer yes full 10 2 04d31c8c-21d9-4a27-be91-fcb3d1cc1430 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Nico Wisler) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/bullying-QhHFe06u Bullying Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Nico Wisler 00:30:48 The LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to bullying. We’ve all experienced it - whether we were being bullied or were the bullies ourselves. In this episode, educator, radio producer and host of the “Queer the Table” podcast Nico Wisler joins Alex and Phil for a lively conversation about bullying against and within the LGBTQ+ commnunity, and how that behavior sometimes continues into adulthood. We also hear stories from Olivia, a trans woman who was cyberbullied in high school, and Joseph, a now-out gay man was equally unkind to a queer classmate. The LGBTQ+ community is no stranger to bullying. We’ve all experienced it - whether we were being bullied or were the bullies ourselves. In this episode, educator, radio producer and host of the “Queer the Table” podcast Nico Wisler joins Alex and Phil for a lively conversation about bullying against and within the LGBTQ+ commnunity, and how that behavior sometimes continues into adulthood. We also hear stories from Olivia, a trans woman who was cyberbullied in high school, and Joseph, a now-out gay man was equally unkind to a queer classmate. pansexual, homophobia, queer, bi, transphobia, harass, nonbinary, educator, cyberbully, cyberbulling, trans, asexual, harassment, school, ace, middle school, pan, high school, lesbian, bully, bullying, gay, non-binary, bisexual, internalized, transgender no full 9 2 13d65cfc-f644-40f7-a973-daae1f10bfd3 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Sampson McCormick, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/race-dating-in-the-lgbtq-community-mbfSWNN3 Race & Dating in the LGBTQ+ Community Sampson McCormick, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:33:53 Are racial preferences in dating inherently racist? In this episode, Black Queer comedian Sampson McCormick joins Alex and Phil as they have a candid discussion of the role race plays in the LGBTQ+ dating scene. We also hear stories from Moses and JC, two gay men of color who in their own dating lives were confronted with microaggressions and outright rejection based on their skin color. Are racial preferences in dating inherently racist? In this episode, Black Queer comedian Sampson McCormick joins Alex and Phil as they have a candid discussion of the role race plays in the LGBTQ+ dating scene. We also hear stories from Moses and JC, two gay men of color who in their own dating lives were confronted with microaggressions and outright rejection based on their skin color. jc brown, dating, pansexual, speaking out, bi, trans, asexual, microaggressions, lgbtq, ethnicity, coming out, romance, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, race, racism, lgbt, gay, storytelling, love, nelson moses lassiter, skin color, discrimination, bisexual, transgender, fetishization no full 8 2 b444f7ae-b380-470b-8fec-292e95628f7b Thu, 4 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Gloria Allen, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/teaching-charm-embracing-age-in-the-trans-community-interview-and-stories-with-mama-gloria-allen-GhPdMmIq Teaching Charm & Embracing Age in the Trans Community: Interview and Stories with “Mama” Gloria Allen Phil aka Corinne, Gloria Allen, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:27:05 Thanks to the three “amazing women” who helped raise her, Gloria Allen knew from a young age that she didn’t need to feel any shame for being who she was. As she walked through life as a trans woman and, in her later years, settled into LGBTQ+ senior housing, she decided to pay it forward by opening up a charm school for Chicago’s queer community. Gloria - also known as “Mama Gloria” to many in Chicago - talks to Phil and Alex about her life’s own struggles and what’s next for her. Thanks to the three “amazing women” who helped raise her, Gloria Allen knew from a young age that she didn’t need to feel any shame for being who she was. As she walked through life as a trans woman and, in her later years, settled into LGBTQ+ senior housing, she decided to pay it forward by opening up a charm school for Chicago’s queer community. Gloria - also known as “Mama Gloria” to many in Chicago - talks to Phil and Alex about her life’s own struggles and what’s next for her. pansexual, bi, illinois, trans, asexual, aging, center on halsted, trans woman, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, raised by women, charm school chicago, gay, gloria allen, bisexual, transgender, elder yes full 7 2 6f3148e8-5af9-416c-8f0d-915a6bc5955f Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Drew Gurza) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/lgbtq-people-with-disabilities-E8okwb9_ LGBTQ+ People with Disabilities Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Drew Gurza 00:37:43 Disabilities Awareness Expert and “bear in a chair” Drew Gurza joins the I’m From Driftwood Podcast hosts for a robust discussion of what it’s like to live at the intersection of the queer community and the community of people with disabilities. We also hear stories from Richard, a Deaf gay man, and George, a Blind gay man, who discuss how living with a disability impacted their lives as queer people. Disabilities Awareness Expert and “bear in a chair” Drew Gurza joins the I’m From Driftwood Podcast hosts for a robust discussion of what it’s like to live at the intersection of the queer community and the community of people with disabilities. We also hear stories from Richard, a Deaf gay man, and George, a Blind gay man, who discuss how living with a disability impacted their lives as queer people. disabilities, pansexual, queer, blind, bi, porn, sexuality, trans, asexual, disabled, lgbtq, wheelchair, ableism, ace, pan, lesbian, sex, deaf, lgbt, gay, american sign language, bear, himeros, bisexual, transgender, handi yes full 6 2 f8cbb337-8317-4c6f-8ff9-5ed7b25facb9 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Dida Ritz, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/christianity-the-lgbtq-community-91PHQWSZ Christianity & the LGBTQ+ Community Dida Ritz, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:37:06 RuPaul’s Drag Race star Dida Ritz joins Alex and Phil to answer a common question: Can you be both an observant Christian and a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Based on Nick and Gina’s stories heard in this episode - two people whose own faith has been challenged - the answer is a resounding YES. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Dida Ritz joins Alex and Phil to answer a common question: Can you be both an observant Christian and a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Based on Nick and Gina’s stories heard in this episode - two people whose own faith has been challenged - the answer is a resounding YES. church, pansexual, queer, dida ritz, bi, bible, trans, asexual, drag race, lgbtq, coming out, christianity, scripture, ace, pan, lesbian, pastor, rupaul, lgbt, gay, storytelling, religion, bisexual, transgender yes full 5 2 f4edaeb5-a81b-4cda-b474-e0991521266a Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Dr. Thea Iberall) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/womens-music-and-the-lesbian-community-interview-and-stories-with-dr-thea-iberall-lmc4DEks Women's Music and the Lesbian Community: Interview and Stories with Dr. Thea Iberall Dr. Thea Iberall 00:31:39 Love, fear, and women’s music. They seemed to be ever present in Dr. Thea Iberall’s life as she was coming out as a lesbian in the 1960s. She speaks with Phil and Alex about how women’s music was “the original gaydar” and what her hopes are for the next generation of LGBTQ+ people. Love, fear, and women’s music. They seemed to be ever present in Dr. Thea Iberall’s life as she was coming out as a lesbian in the 1960s. She speaks with Phil and Alex about how women’s music was “the original gaydar” and what her hopes are for the next generation of LGBTQ+ people. queer, michigan women's music festival, love of women, 70s, 60s, 90s, lgbtq, 2020s, west coast women's music festival, 80s, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, thea iberall, women's music, lgbt, storytelling, love, we did it for you, 2010s, 2000s yes full 4 2 7b968a75-23f2-4938-912f-51cf6ec735ce Fri, 8 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/nonbinary-voices-bvG8HDKi Nonbinary Voices Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg 00:21:37 Few things in life are only one way or the other - and gender is no exception. Jacob learned in high school that gender was something fun and something you could play with. Erin realized in college that gender was a performance and that they could perform it however they want. For both, they learned that they define their gender, not the other way around. And Trekkies rejoice! In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Erin’s and Jacob’s stories, their own respective relationships with gender, and how Phil relates their gender to a character in a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode. Few things in life are only one way or the other - and gender is no exception. Jacob learned in high school that gender was something fun and something you could play with. Erin realized in college that gender was a performance and that they could perform it however they want. For both, they learned that they define their gender, not the other way around. And Trekkies rejoice! In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Erin’s and Jacob’s stories, their own respective relationships with gender, and how Phil relates their gender to a character in a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode. identity, expression, nonbinary, podcast, trans, asexual, lgbtq, ace, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, storytelling, gender identity, non-binary, bisexual, nonconforming, transgender, gender, genderqueer no full 3 2 b2ddb99f-57dc-4a1b-bac0-623a0eea566f Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/body-image-K7vJ1q_x Body Image Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:22:38 A lot of people - especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community - struggle with body image issues. For Raven, it was her journey to being a masculine-presenting queer woman who also has a feminine shape to her body. For Richard, it was dealing with the pressure from his father to lose weight and be classically good looking. For both, the preoccupation with body image took a dangerous toll on their physical well-being. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Raven’s and Richard’s stories, their own experiences dealing with body image, and the factors in and out of the queer community that contribute to how we see ourselves. A lot of people - especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community - struggle with body image issues. For Raven, it was her journey to being a masculine-presenting queer woman who also has a feminine shape to her body. For Richard, it was dealing with the pressure from his father to lose weight and be classically good looking. For both, the preoccupation with body image took a dangerous toll on their physical well-being. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Raven’s and Richard’s stories, their own experiences dealing with body image, and the factors in and out of the queer community that contribute to how we see ourselves. expression, self esteem, queer, nonbinary, podcast, lgbtq, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, body image, lgbt, gay, storytelling, binding, ideal, weight loss, self harm, gender no full 2 2 a6214f07-8ad0-4bc6-9e1c-c0808b68f4af Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Noah Michelson, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/sex-sexuality-featuring-noah-michelson-NyeFHZ7A Sex & Sexuality featuring Noah Michelson Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Noah Michelson, Phil aka Corinne 00:28:02 Some people discover their sexuality later in life and some are aware of it from a very young age. Noah Michelson knew he was queer from some of his earliest memories. First he was sexually attracted to Mr. Rogers, then Jesus, and ultimately “was in love with the garbage man.” After doing a saucy dance for the sultry sanitation worker, Noah was asked if he was “a little queer or something.” Though he didn’t know what it meant, he knew that it was magnificent and something he wanted to be. In this episode, Phil and Alex welcome Noah to the show where the three discuss owning one’s sexuality, combating the sex-negative culture we live in, and the ways in which Noah is pushing the conversation farther along, both as a journalist for HuffPost and through his podcast, D is for Desire. Some people discover their sexuality later in life and some are aware of it from a very young age. Noah Michelson knew he was queer from some of his earliest memories. First he was sexually attracted to Mr. Rogers, then Jesus, and ultimately “was in love with the garbage man.” After doing a saucy dance for the sultry sanitation worker, Noah was asked if he was “a little queer or something.” Though he didn’t know what it meant, he knew that it was magnificent and something he wanted to be. In this episode, Phil and Alex welcome Noah to the show where the three discuss owning one’s sexuality, combating the sex-negative culture we live in, and the ways in which Noah is pushing the conversation farther along, both as a journalist for HuffPost and through his podcast, D is for Desire. jesus, queer, jesus christ, youth, sexuality, sex-positive, attraction, catholic, childhood, sex, mister rogers, shame, gay, religion yes full 1 2 01509f92-a5f2-4efd-9ffa-83fead38bdea Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/season-2-teaser-featuring-alex-berg-SoH5x_NW Season 2 Teaser - Featuring Alex Berg Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg 00:01:12 Season 2 Premieres December 24! Alex is excited to welcome everyone back and to share what she's looking forward to most this season. Season 2 Premieres December 24! Alex is excited to welcome everyone back and to share what she's looking forward to most this season. pansexual, queer, bi, nonbinary, trans, asexual, lgbtq, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, storytelling, two-spirit, non-binary, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, lgbtqia+ no trailer 2 0eb8402e-41a8-43f0-8200-22b31a800b62 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/season-2-trailer-featuring-phil-aka-corinne-wWPIeVHn Season 2 Trailer - Featuring Phil aka Corinne Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:01:08 Welcome back to Season 2! Here's a teaser featuring our talented co-host Phil aka Corinne welcoming you all back and sharing some of the topics we'll be covering in our second season. Welcome back to Season 2! Here's a teaser featuring our talented co-host Phil aka Corinne welcoming you all back and sharing some of the topics we'll be covering in our second season. pansexual, queer, bi, nonbinary, trans, asexual, lgbtq, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, storytelling, two-spirit, non-binary, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer no trailer 2 658c8f21-a2a4-41b5-8365-903ac33ef0ea Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:04 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/confronting-the-racial-gender-divide-in-the-lgbtq-community-e3bLH1Qt Confronting the Racial & Gender Divide in the LGBTQ+ Community Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:26:22 When Stephen started going out to gay bars, he was immediately made to feel like a Black visitor in a predominantly white gay world. When Femi was socializing in queer spaces during and after college, she was struck by how it was segregated by race in the south and by gender in the north. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Stephen and Femi’s story and discuss the race, racism and gender in the LGBTQ social scene, the need for safe spaces, and what it truly means to be an ally to the Black community. When Stephen started going out to gay bars, he was immediately made to feel like a Black visitor in a predominantly white gay world. When Femi was socializing in queer spaces during and after college, she was struck by how it was segregated by race in the south and by gender in the north. In this episode, Phil and Alex listen to Stephen and Femi’s story and discuss the race, racism and gender in the LGBTQ social scene, the need for safe spaces, and what it truly means to be an ally to the Black community. femi redwood, segregation, intersectionality, race, racism, discrimination, stephen winter no full 12 1 07ed507d-9870-446b-bbea-8195d7e8b089 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:00:27 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/transitioning-later-in-life-interview-and-stories-by-pearl-bennett-d1OOgbKA Transitioning Later In Life: Interview and stories by Pearl Bennett! Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:32:12 Pearl Bennett transitioned later in life. While she was preparing to head back to NYC from Fire Island, she was going through her regular routine of taking off her women’s clothing to present as a man. “But Pearl came out of me,” Pearl explains, “and said ‘I’m not taking them off.’” That’s when her life changed forever, allowing her to live a fuller, more authentic life as a woman. In this episode, Phil and Alex talk to Pearl about her transition journey, her family, and what she’s up to today. Pearl Bennett transitioned later in life. While she was preparing to head back to NYC from Fire Island, she was going through her regular routine of taking off her women’s clothing to present as a man. “But Pearl came out of me,” Pearl explains, “and said ‘I’m not taking them off.’” That’s when her life changed forever, allowing her to live a fuller, more authentic life as a woman. In this episode, Phil and Alex talk to Pearl about her transition journey, her family, and what she’s up to today. family, transwoman, fire island, trans, hiv, coming out, support, pearl bennett, i'm from driftwood, acceptance, transgender yes full 11 1 5be4542f-4d2c-42cf-bd70-79b39c5624ea Thu, 6 Aug 2020 11:00:16 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-out-_Px1Lflm Coming Out Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:22:02 When Robyn heard homophobic comments as a child, she had no idea how her grandmother would react when she eventually came out as trans as an adult. Similarly, Courtney wasn’t sure if he would be accepted for being gay after his father made a disparaging offhand remark about two men kissing in a music video. Would they be accepted? Or would their fears be proven true? In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Robyn and Courtney’s coming out stories, share their own coming out stories, and the importance of allies speaking up when they hear homophobic or transphobic remarks. When Robyn heard homophobic comments as a child, she had no idea how her grandmother would react when she eventually came out as trans as an adult. Similarly, Courtney wasn’t sure if he would be accepted for being gay after his father made a disparaging offhand remark about two men kissing in a music video. Would they be accepted? Or would their fears be proven true? In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Robyn and Courtney’s coming out stories, share their own coming out stories, and the importance of allies speaking up when they hear homophobic or transphobic remarks. family, homophobia, transphobia, trans, coming out, allyship, gay, acceptance no full 10 1 381e10da-45be-4811-ba3e-87c805efadb2 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:00:07 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/hiv-aids-healthcare-discrimination-Up8cnjSc HIV/AIDS & Healthcare Discrimination Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:23:25 Before his transition, Teo was repeatedly dismissed by healthcare professionals when he realized he’d contracted HIV from an ex-girlfriend. Doug, meanwhile, was kicked out of a hospital room by a doctor because he wasn’t related by blood to his boyfriend, who was living with HIV at the time. Different people, different walks of live, but both shared a similar experience: culturally incompetent healthcare. In this episode, Phil and Alex explore the discrimination in healthcare and the evolving conversation around HIV/AIDS and prevention. Before his transition, Teo was repeatedly dismissed by healthcare professionals when he realized he’d contracted HIV from an ex-girlfriend. Doug, meanwhile, was kicked out of a hospital room by a doctor because he wasn’t related by blood to his boyfriend, who was living with HIV at the time. Different people, different walks of live, but both shared a similar experience: culturally incompetent healthcare. In this episode, Phil and Alex explore the discrimination in healthcare and the evolving conversation around HIV/AIDS and prevention. survivor, healthcare, aids, cultural competency, poz, trans, hiv, lgbtq, transmission, ace, lesbian, lgbt, gay, infection, storytelling, prep, discrimination, bisexual, transgender, 1980s no full 9 1 5d269be4-7bef-47ee-91e1-ba88f0fd032d Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:00:29 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Nathan Manske, Damien Mittlefehldt, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Donald Bell, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/race-aging-and-activism-interview-and-stories-by-don-bell-LVtf7AoK Race, Aging and Activism: Interview and stories by Don Bell! Nathan Manske, Damien Mittlefehldt, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Donald Bell, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg 00:28:54 When Don Bell came of age as a gay man in college, the United States was engaged in a disastrous war in Vietnam. Were it discovered that he was gay, he would’ve surely been kicked out of school and drafted into the military, a dangerous outcome at a time when Black servicemembers were disproportionately serving - and dying - overseas. We had a chance to hear these and other stories when we filmed Don back in 2017. In this episode Phil and Alex catch up with Don about his parents, the history of Chicago’s famous gay district, the parallels is our country’s social justice movements, and what his own future holds. When Don Bell came of age as a gay man in college, the United States was engaged in a disastrous war in Vietnam. Were it discovered that he was gay, he would’ve surely been kicked out of school and drafted into the military, a dangerous outcome at a time when Black servicemembers were disproportionately serving - and dying - overseas. We had a chance to hear these and other stories when we filmed Don back in 2017. In this episode Phil and Alex catch up with Don about his parents, the history of Chicago’s famous gay district, the parallels is our country’s social justice movements, and what his own future holds. family, chicago, father, illinois, center on halsted, lgbtq, donald bell, race, i'm from driftwood, racism, black, older, lgbt, gay, storytelling, don bell, parents, march on washington, qpoc, mother, what was it like?, elder, activism no full 8 1 39968fe1-bdc8-43e2-ab33-35061b60f4f0 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:04 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Corinne aka Phil) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/substance-abuse-addiction-LWSc3luK Substance Abuse & Addiction Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Corinne aka Phil 00:18:15 Substance abuse and addiction do not discriminate. In fact, in the LGBTQ community, it sometimes feels like we are hit harder with dependency issues than any other community. In this episode, Alex and Phil discuss the stories of Ashley and Vernon, two people who turned to substances to help deal with their queer identities. Substance abuse and addiction do not discriminate. In fact, in the LGBTQ community, it sometimes feels like we are hit harder with dependency issues than any other community. In this episode, Alex and Phil discuss the stories of Ashley and Vernon, two people who turned to substances to help deal with their queer identities. dui, bi, addiction, crystal, trans, asexual, substance abuse, lgbtq, alcohol, ace, meth, lesbian, under the influence, drinking, lgbt, gay, driving, storytelling, bisexual yes full 7 1 500ec6f1-7efe-4e30-aabc-5643eb89b018 Thu, 9 Jul 2020 11:00:08 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Alex Berg, anddy egan-thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/immigration-ojsINSgz Immigration Alex Berg, anddy egan-thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:20:58 While being queer in the United States poses life-threatening risks and dangers for far too many, the U.S. represents a beacon of hope and safety for many living in other countries. In this episode, Alex and Phil discuss the stories of Ilo from Venezuela and Adrian from Jamaica, whose lives were in jeopardy in their home countries simply for being queer. Both Ilo and Adrian were granted asylum with the help of local resources and organizations. While being queer in the United States poses life-threatening risks and dangers for far too many, the U.S. represents a beacon of hope and safety for many living in other countries. In this episode, Alex and Phil discuss the stories of Ilo from Venezuela and Adrian from Jamaica, whose lives were in jeopardy in their home countries simply for being queer. Both Ilo and Adrian were granted asylum with the help of local resources and organizations. immigration, pansexual, trans, asexual, lgbtq, immigration equality, ace, pan, lesbian, lgbtqia, lgbt, gay, immigrant, discrimination, bisexual, asylum, transgender, lgbtqia+, lgbtq+ yes full 6 1 c981e391-8b9e-47b6-a2ea-da5250eb51d8 Thu, 2 Jul 2020 11:00:27 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Evonna McDonald, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Amelia Meigs, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/bi-inclusion-8TC1_IoQ Bi-Inclusion Evonna McDonald, Phil aka Corinne, Alex Berg, Amelia Meigs, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:17:03 As LGBTQ+ people, we’ve long sought equality, representation and inclusion in the broader community. But are we extending the same respect to each other? Listen to the stories of Evonna McDonald and Amelia Meigs, two women who repeatedly had biphobic encounters with people from the broader queer community they assumed would be natural allies. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and the pervasiveness of biphobia within the queer community, as well as Alex’s own personal experiences with biphobia. As LGBTQ+ people, we’ve long sought equality, representation and inclusion in the broader community. But are we extending the same respect to each other? Listen to the stories of Evonna McDonald and Amelia Meigs, two women who repeatedly had biphobic encounters with people from the broader queer community they assumed would be natural allies. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and the pervasiveness of biphobia within the queer community, as well as Alex’s own personal experiences with biphobia. biphobia, bi, microaggression, lgbtq, inclusion, high school, representation, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, college, storytelling, discrimination, bisexual, bi-inclusion no full 5 1 60c30143-8f44-4e9b-83b1-bba76429f3cf Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:12 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Sherry Vine, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrity-interview-with-sherry-vine-epfLEpIb Celebrity Interview with Sherry Vine! Sherry Vine, Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg 00:18:30 Back in 2014, I’m From Driftwood sat down with Keith Levy, the creative genius behind drag queen extraordinaire, Sherry Vine, where he told us about his reluctant entrée into drag and the benefits he reaped once he dived into it full-throttle. In this episode, Phil and Alex look back at his story and catch up with Keith on where he is today, the current state of drag, and why it’s important to enjoy what you do. Back in 2014, I’m From Driftwood sat down with Keith Levy, the creative genius behind drag queen extraordinaire, Sherry Vine, where he told us about his reluctant entrée into drag and the benefits he reaped once he dived into it full-throttle. In this episode, Phil and Alex look back at his story and catch up with Keith on where he is today, the current state of drag, and why it’s important to enjoy what you do. queer, entertainment, drag, sherry vine, drag queen, drag race, lgbtq, keith levy, rupaul, rupaul's drag race, lgbt, hollywood, gay, storytelling, art, acting no full 3 1 9cd6a24d-8bbb-42a9-9fcd-5189caa391ba Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:11 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/childhood-crush-p8_H4aDb Childhood Crush Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Alex Berg, Phil aka Corinne 00:16:49 Did the inkling that you might be queer start with a crush you had at childhood? That was the case for Ann Helfrich and Alexander Zuccaro. Ann’s crush was on Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island (and yes, she hated the Movie Star). If no one was around, Ann would kiss Mary Ann the moment she appeared onscreen during the opening credits. Alexander’s crush was on Hercules from the Disney animated movie by the same name. He even had a Hercules pillow case that he would sleep with and - on occasion - make out with. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Ann and Alexander’s stories, their own queer crushes, and the importance of queer representation in media. Did the inkling that you might be queer start with a crush you had at childhood? That was the case for Ann Helfrich and Alexander Zuccaro. Ann’s crush was on Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island (and yes, she hated the Movie Star). If no one was around, Ann would kiss Mary Ann the moment she appeared onscreen during the opening credits. Alexander’s crush was on Hercules from the Disney animated movie by the same name. He even had a Hercules pillow case that he would sleep with and - on occasion - make out with. In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss Ann and Alexander’s stories, their own queer crushes, and the importance of queer representation in media. queer, lgbtq, coming out, mary ann, lesbian, childhood, hercules, lgbt, gay, storytelling, gilligan's island, cartoon, disney, crush no full 2 1 fe98003b-2b73-4cff-a18c-6b05e0b090b3 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:55:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Nathan Manske, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/premiere-6LNT5vpO Premiere! Nathan Manske, Alex Berg, Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:20:29 Meet Phil aka Corinne and Alex Berg, hosts of the all-new I’m From Driftwood Podcast, where they will be discussing a variety of topics, ranging from bi-inclusion, childhood crushes, and gender identity, to love, race, and drag culture. In this episode, we hear from Founder and Executive Director Nathan Manske and Program Director, Damien Mittlefehldt, who give us a bit of history about the organization, their personal motivation, their hopes for the future, and the stories they find particularly meaningful. This episode features stories from Ben Conard and Ashley Jackson. These stories and others can be freely accessed on our website at ImFromDriftwood.org. Meet Phil aka Corinne and Alex Berg, hosts of the all-new I’m From Driftwood Podcast, where they will be discussing a variety of topics, ranging from bi-inclusion, childhood crushes, and gender identity, to love, race, and drag culture. In this episode, we hear from Founder and Executive Director Nathan Manske and Program Director, Damien Mittlefehldt, who give us a bit of history about the organization, their personal motivation, their hopes for the future, and the stories they find particularly meaningful. This episode features stories from Ben Conard and Ashley Jackson. These stories and others can be freely accessed on our website at ImFromDriftwood.org. self care, new york, drinking and driving, brandon, lgbtq, coming out, mississippi, satauket, lesbian, jackson, lgbt, gay, storytelling, long island, mental health, lgbtia no full 1 1 a7ba2ca5-9eb9-4a9d-9ce2-5768531b8791 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:00:29 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/im-from-driftwood-podcast-promo-alex-berg-NF5PhX5Q I'm From Driftwood Podcast Promo - Alex Berg Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Phil aka Corinne 00:01:26 Meet Alex Berg as she introduces the all-new I'm From Driftwood Podcast! Meet Alex Berg as she introduces the all-new I'm From Driftwood Podcast! pansexual, bi, trans, asexual, lgbtq, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, storytelling, two-spirit, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer yes trailer 1 36ad92b4-51ea-4319-9b24-543335a47f3c Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:56:00 +0000 nathan@imfromdriftwood.com (Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe) https://imfromdriftwood.simplecast.com/episodes/im-from-driftwood-promo-phil-aka-corinne-aSUXfpkE I'm From Driftwood Podcast Promo - Phil aka Corinne Phil aka Corinne, Anddy Egan-Thorpe 00:01:27 Meet Phil aka Corinne as they introduce the all-new I'm From Driftwood Podcast! Meet Phil aka Corinne as they introduce the all-new I'm From Driftwood Podcast! pansexual, queer, bi, trans, asexual, lgbtq, ace, pan, intersex, lesbian, i'm from driftwood, lgbt, gay, storytelling, two-spirit, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer no trailer 1