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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and often forgotten part of queer history: female husbands of the 18th and 19th centuries. These were people assigned female at birth who lived as men, married women, and built lives that challenged the rigid gender norms of their time.

We explore real historical cases, what the term “female husband” meant in its historical context, and how these stories connect to modern conversations about gender identity, trans history, and queer survival. And what can their lives teach us about how gender has always been more complex than society admits?

This episode unpacks:

• What “female husbands” were in historical records
• How people navigated gender and identity before modern labels
• The risks and consequences they faced
• How queer and trans history has been recorded (and erased)
• Why these stories still matter today

If you love queer history, transgender history, and LGBTQIA+ stories that challenge what we think we know about the past, this episode is for you.

Because queer history didn’t start recently, it’s always been here.

🎧 Listen in and find out more about the female husbands... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this bonus recap episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, Archie revisits our earlier episode on queer-friendly travel destinations and asks the big question: where is actually safe for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026? Using updated global data, we break down the top 10 safest countries, the 10 most dangerous places to visit.

This episode also explores:

• The safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers in 2026
• Countries where queer travellers face serious legal danger
• Why some popular destinations fall into the “yellow zone”
• LGBTQ+ friendly cities vs. national laws
• Real-world travel safety experiences (including airports and stopovers)
• Resources every queer traveller should check before booking a trip

Whether you’re planning an overseas holiday, travelling for work, or just curious about how LGBTQ+ rights are shifting globally, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and find out how the ranking has changed in the last 2 years... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

List of resources we found helpful this time:

• https://spartacus.gayguide.travel/gaytravelindex.pdf
• https://spartacus.gayguide.travel/blog/spartacus-gay-travel-index-2025/
• https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-cities

List of resources we found helpful last time:

• https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/
• https://www.dw.com/en/top-10-most-queer-friendly-travel-destinations/g-60946425
• https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/most-gay-friendly-countries
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2023/03/07/most-homophobic-countries-lgbtq-friendly-gay-travel-dangerous-places/?sh=42337be72276
• https://www.iglta.org/ - LGBTQ+ Travel friendly guides

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

To wrap up a huge season, we ditch the script entirely and spin a wheel of random, funny, and unexpectedly deep queer questions. From pop culture hot takes to queer nostalgia, internet debates, and reflecting on our own experiences, this episode is about ending the season on a lighter, more playful note, without ignoring the real conversations that matter.

In this finale episode, we chat about:

• Whether you can be queer and still support JK Rowling
• If Taylor Swift is a queer icon or just brilliant at marketing
• Straight actors playing queer roles, does it matter?
• Queer childhood crushes and why they say so much about us
• Why lesbians love carabiners
• The queerest animals, drag names we never used, and chaotic pop culture opinions

After a year filled with big conversations about queer history, trans rights, misinformation, media narratives, and politics, this episode was a lighter take on everything that is happening out there right now.

No prep. No rules. Just two queer hosts, a spinning wheel, what could possibly go wrong?

Thank you for supporting us through Season 3...and until next time, we hope we’ve been perfectly queer 🌈

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this week’s episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, we dive into Polari, the secret language used by gay men, drag performers, theatre performers and queer communities across Britain before homosexuality was decriminalised.

This hidden language wasn’t just camp fun, it was a tool for safety, identity, and resistance in a world where being queer could land you in prison.

Polari wasn’t just slang, it was survival!

We explore:

Where Polari came from — from theatre slang to sailor speak to criminal cant
How queer people used it to avoid police and persecution
Iconic Polari words (vada, bona, eek, nanti, zhoosh) and what they actually mean
Why queer-coded languages appear in oppressed communities worldwide
Why Polari matters today — and how it keeps resurfacing in pop culture, drag, and queer history

This episode is a fun, campy, heartfelt celebration of queer resilience, language, and the ways LGBTQ+ communities have always found ways to stay connected even in the shadows.

If you’re a history nerd, a linguistics lover, or just fabulosa at heart… this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and learn a secret language with us... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Links we found useful when creating this episode:

• https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/staff/bakerjp/polari/home.htm
• https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/polari-and-hidden-history-of-gay-seafarers
• https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180212-polari-the-code-language-gay-men-used-to-survive
• https://www.out.com/media/polari-secret-gay-language-explained-words-list-definitions
• https://lithub.com/the-feints-and-jabs-of-polari-britains-gay-slang/
• https://yourdandi.co.uk/polari-the-secret-gay-language/
• https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/fabulosa/whats-polari/

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode, we sit down with advocate, author and podcaster Todd Rennebohm to unpack one of Canada’s most heated political battlegrounds: Saskatchewan’s so-called “trans agenda.”

Todd, a white cisgender straight man walks us through the province’s recent policies targeting transgender students, the backlash against queer-inclusive education, and how far-right rhetoric is shaping school environments across Canada. We dig into what’s actually happening on the ground, the dangerous myths driving these laws, and why families, teachers, and allies are pushing back.

From lawsuits and “parental rights” arguments to the weaponisation of misinformation, Todd discusses who is really behind this movement and his podcast series Transgression - My Search For the REAL Trans Agenda in Saskatchewan.

🌈 We also explore:

• Saskatchewan’s pronoun policies and their real impact on students
• How anti-trans narratives mirror global political strategies
• Why “protecting children” is being used to harm queer youth
• What allies can do to support trans students in hostile school systems
• The power of local activism & queer community resilience

This conversation isn’t just about Saskatchewan, it’s about a global tactic to erase trans lives. And Todd is here to help us understand it, challenge it, and build something better.

🎧 Listen in and learn how misinformation becomes policy and how we can stop it... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Todd Rennebohm's Links:

• Transgression My Search For the REAL Trans Agenda in Saskatchewan
• Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Podcast
• Sometimes Daddy Cries Book
• Transgression Series Instagram
• Bunny hugs podcast instagram

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Professor Paula Gerber, one of Australia’s leading human rights scholars and a fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ equality. Paula shares her incredible journey from working in a male-dominated construction law firm to becoming a key voice in protecting queer and trans rights through law and education.

We dive into her book Sex, Gender and Identity: Trans Rights in Australia and unpack what it means to “turn the tide on a climate of hatred.” From tackling misinformation in the media to highlighting real stories of love, resilience, and progress, Paula explores how Australia compares to the UK, The US and are neighbouring countries in protecting trans and gender-diverse people.

We also discuss:

• Why Australia’s legal protections for trans people matter
• How the media fuels fear instead of understanding
• Positive trans stories the news ignores
• What allies can do to truly support trans and gender-diverse communities
• The importance of the Asia-Pacific fight for LGBTQIA+ rights
• Why inclusion still makes a difference

Paula also shares her personal turning point, a life-changing accident that pushed her to leave corporate law behind and dedicate her life to equality and human rights.

This is a powerful, insightful, and hopeful conversation about how we can all stand up for fairness, inclusion, and love no matter who we are or where we live.

🎧 Listen in and learn how everyday Australians can help shape a more inclusive future for all... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈


Paula Gerber Links:

• The Book
• Instagram
• Website

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Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBTQ+ Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode, we ask the ultimate question: is Wicked The Musical actually queer?

With the release of the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, we unpack the queer subtext, LGBTQ+ themes, and history behind one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

From The Wizard of Oz’s hidden queer roots to Gregory Maguire’s original novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, we explore how this story became a metaphor for otherness, identity, and queer love.

We talk about:
✨ The queer subtext between Elphaba and Glinda, were they more than friends?
🌈 The LGBTQ+ symbolism behind The Wizard of Oz and “Friends of Dorothy”
💬 How author Gregory Maguire’s own identity shaped the story
🎭 Why Wicked still resonates with queer audiences two decades later
💚 How art, theatre, and representation can create belonging for LGBTQIA+ people

So whether you cried during “For Good,” grew up loving Wicked, or just want to understand why queer fans feel so connected to Oz, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and learn about the queer subtext behind Wicked The Musical ... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈

Do YOU think Wicked is queer?

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Welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer.

In this episode we chat with Melbourne-based queer indie-pop artist Harper Bloom, whose heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic storytelling have made her one of Australia’s most exciting emerging queer voices.

Harper opens up about her musical journey and how embracing her queerness and confidence influenced her sound.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• The inspiration behind her new EP House of Cards and hit single Sleepy Head (rated ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ on Triple J)
• The intersection of queerness, creativity, and identity in today’s music industry
• How confidence, community, and collaboration fuel authentic artistry
• Harper’s advice for queer musicians starting their journey

Whether you’re an indie-pop lover, a queer artist finding your voice, or simply love hearing how personal stories become powerful music, this conversation will leave you inspired.

👉 Follow Harper Bloom, stream House of Cards, and join us for a vibrant chat about visibility, vulnerability, and the joy of being perfectly queer.

🎧 Grab your headphones and discover a new aussie queer artist... and until next time, stay perfectly queer!

Archie & Katie 🌈


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