Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers and change makers. Loud + Queer is a SYN Media Podcast.
Latest episodes
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18 min
Comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa on pushing boundaries
Naarm/Melbourne-based comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa are on the lineup of 'Crackpot Comedy' - a Queer comedy extravaganza in what they're calling "the best suburb in…
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16 min
Worm Girlz Lauren and Niko on calling out your friends' behaviour
Meanjin/Brisbane-based band Worm Girlz have dropped ‘Cool Girl’ — a track about calling out decidedly uncool behaviour. Loud + Queer contributor Sam Perryman talks to band members…
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19 min
Dyan Tai on skewering casual racism with their hyperpop track 'Ni Hao'
Self-described ‘Gaysian Empress’ Dyan Tai has turned his hyperpop sound on casual racism with their track ‘Ni Hao’. Loud + Queer contributor Pranati Narayan Visweswaran talks to Dy…
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21 min
Wild Stories from Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter: L+Qx I Want To Hear You Say It
Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter join Loughlin Patrick fresh off the release of t…
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10 min
Trans Director AP Pobjoy on Sharing High Schoolers' Stories on Their Terms
It's up for debate in the media, but for AP Pobjoy, it's personal. The trans director brings the stories of nine transgender high schoolers to the forefront in 'Unerased,' an onlin…
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21 min
Transgender Youth & Coming Out: L+Qx The Naughty Rude Show
Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Elizabeth Fouldes and Loughlin Patrick share their takeaways from the premiere of…
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17 min
Health Alert & Playing Games: L+Qx The Naughty Rude Show
Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Loughlin Patrick brings listeners an update from Victoria Health on Mpox transmis…
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20 min
What is Your Relationship to the Queer Community?
Personal, profound and wholly unique: connection to the queer community is different for everyone. Some don't quite know where they fit. Others are very certain. Many are on their…
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20 min
Bubbling Over: Key Issues Impacting the Queer Community in 2023
In the past weeks on Loud + Queer, we've been covering key issues impacting the queer community. Here's what researchers, advocates and leaders have been telling us about a turbule…
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20 min
11 Queer Artists to Watch: Loud + Queer's 2023 Mixtape
20 minutes, 11 artists to watch: this is the Loud + Queer Mixtape for 2023. Across genres and communities – we've found queer artists from around Australia and the world, then gone…
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22 min
Thorne Harbour Health Educator Jacinta Hennekam on STIs, Prevention and History
Health Educator Jacinta Hennekam coordinates Thorne Harbour Health's Peer Education and Outreach programs, training team of dedicated volunteers. They also present and produce 'Wel…
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19 min
Joan and the Giants' Grace Newton-Wordsworth on 'Cool Kid' and Belonging
Perth/Boorloo-based queer artist Grace Newton-Wordsworth fronts band Joan and the Giants, performing new release 'Cool Kid' in Melbourne this month. The charged single charts the a…
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20 min
Musician John Greska Talks Folk Pop, Game Design and Sound Production
Illinois/Bodéwadmiakiwen-based queer artist John Greska has just released 'Sweater Aesthetic' a deeply personal, low-tempo folk-pop song. The track explores Greska's different inte…
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13 min
Musician Dirty Versachi on an Unlikely Party City, Collabs and Gigs
Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Dirty Versachi brings their latest track 'Don't Go Thru My Phone' and a surprise debut to Thursgay this week. The track continues the Dirty Versa…
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15 min
Filmmaker Sophie Saville on Pitching Well and Capturing Queer Drama
Sydney/Eora-based queer filmmaker Sophie Saville has emerged victorious from the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's 'Pitch, Pleez!' competition. Saville's winning pitch for 'Pineapple…
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19 min
Musician Greg Gould on Headlining Darwin Pride and Tackling Stigma
Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Greg Gould is set to headline Darwin's pride festival next week. His track 'Marching On' has been picked as the festival's anthem - and remixed b…
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23 min
Author Danielle Scrimshaw on Uncovering Queer Women From History
Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history. Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the s…
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22 min
Musician Tom Nethersole on Speeding Up, Coming Out and Cryptic Stories
Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Tom Nethersole has re-released his first two singles - speeding them up to give them new life on TikTok. The tracks engage with emotional moments…
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22 min
Author Brad Guy on 'Freefall,' Survival and Regional Queerness
Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation. His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of surv…
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17 min
Musician Myllo on 'DAWN', Queer Desire and Independent Production
Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Myllo's latest track 'DAWN' reflects on his fleeting experiences and desires as a gay man. The project by Tim McDonald originates from his bedroo…