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Q4Q: Queer Personals Podcast

Q4Q: Queer Personals Podcast

By: Haley Steinhilber
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Let's get personal! Since the dawn of time, humans have been desperate for connection. Then we realized we could solicit strangers through the Sunday paper. You’ve heard of Craigslist personals, just imagine the pining and thirst from lonely queers searching for love. Listen as we read and rate personal ads from the ‘70s through 2000s! If you love gay yearning, you’ll love Q4Q! Be on the show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8dOqRD6JF00L1fzyu8kXbBM58Z19ZlOs1aGeRv1usobmIDg/viewform

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Episodes
  • A "Unique and Wonderful Evening" in Baltimore

    A "Unique and Wonderful Evening" in Baltimore
    Jun 3 2025

    Welcome back to Q4Q! In this episode, local Maryland historian and librarian, Ben Egerman, steps behind the mic to flip through the pages of Charm City’s historic gay papers. Listen as we weave through a glimpse of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ history—where you can dance the night away at The Hippo, enjoy a “unique and wonderful evening” in Fells Point, and play cards with a guilt-ridden pinochle player. You won’t be disappointed!

    Find Ben on Instagram @mdhistory.gay, and learn a little bit about Maryland’s queer history in cheeky little zines. And if you want to meet this celeb in person, join us Thursday, June 5th, at 7PM in ClubCar for the next release party. All proceeds go to the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition @transrightsmd.

    Sources:

    • HistoryPin
    • History Pin - LGBTQ+ Maryland
    • Baltimore’s LGBTQ Heritage website
    • Half a Century Ago, The Hippo Became a Haven for the Local LGBTQ Community
    • Club Hippo | Explore Baltimore Heritage
    • All You Need to Know About Penis Piercings: A Complete Guide
    • Baltimore Gay paper, June 15, 1990

    We read Ads from:

    • Baltimore Gay Paper - 4 Nov 1988
    • Baltimore Gay Paper - 5 May 1989
    • Baltimore Gay Paper - 15 Sept 1989
    • Baltimore Gay paper - 15 June 1990
    • Baltimore Alternative - Nov 1990 (Ben’s find)
    • Baltimore Gay Paper - 2 Feb 1990 (Ben’s find)
    • Poem- Baltimore Gay Paper - May 1987

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    56 mins
  • Valentine's Day, Q4Q's Way

    Valentine's Day, Q4Q's Way
    Feb 14 2025

    Hey folks! I'm coming out of the woodwork to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day to all who celebrate. Not only is this a special episode drop, but it's a redo of a previous Valentine's extravaganza with a new twist.

    Listen and rate us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes!

    Find a copy of the adult coloring book, Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History at Women & Children First bookshop in Chicago, or order from them online! You can also find it on bookshop.org and Amazon (leave a review if you can!)

    Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.

    Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala.

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    39 mins
  • A Colorful History with Dan & Alexis

    A Colorful History with Dan & Alexis
    Jun 13 2024
    Surprise! We’re back with a new collaborative project– Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History. Haley joined forces with Dan of @longlostpersonals and Alexis @Alexis_aquarian to create this cheeky, kinky, one-of-a-kind coloring book featuring personal ads from LGBTQ+ newspapers from the 1920s to 1990s. In this episode, Dan, Alexis, and Haley talk about the long journey to create the book, where you can find it, and swipe left or right on some of the ads within!

    You can find your copy of Queer Seeking Queer: A Colorful History at Women & Children First bookshop in Chicago, or order from them online! You can also find it on bookshop.org and Amazon (leave a review if you can!)

    Listen to us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your tunes!

    Interested in being on the show? Contact us at Q4QPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @Queerpersonals and Instagram @Queerpersonalspodcast.

    Cover art by Bekah Rich. Music by Kaz Zabala.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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