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A podcast mainly about film, television, and historical figures of yesterday year erased because of their queerness. Listen on all platforms please rate and review. Also follow me on my main platform https://open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/ud2qqxx4

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A black and white portrait of a focused man with glasses, wearing a suit and tie, looking to the side.

The quiet force behind Martin Luther King Jr. was Bayard Rustin β€” strategist, organizer, and visionary.

Who wants to guest host on Forgotten Queers and help tell his story? πŸŽ™οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Email me: ForgottenQueers@gmail.com πŸ’Œ

Love you. Don’t forget your fiber. πŸ’œ

04.02.2026 03:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A man with glasses and headphones smiles in front of a dark background featuring the words "FORGOTTEN" and "QUICK." A microphone is visible above him.

πŸŽ™οΈ Oh my god β€” I just shared one of my most fun episodes yet, centered on warrior Elliot Page, with side trips to Caitlin Jenner, Donald Trump, and plenty of twists. I held on for dear life while Zee drove , what a ride. 🎒
I love you. Don’t forget your fiber. πŸ’œ
Listen on your favorite platform

03.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A close-up portrait of Little Richard with styled hair, wearing a suit and tie, speaking into a vintage microphone. The background is softly colored.

Hey queers and weirdos β€” did you know Little Richard was a recovering drug addict, that the Beatles opened for him, and that he had a son? Find out these facts and more in this week’s episode of Forgotten Queers. Listen on your favorite platform! πŸŽ™οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

30.01.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A smiling man seated in a light-colored chair, wearing a blue shirt and displaying a confident demeanor, with a soft background of curtains.

Hey queers & weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“ πŸŽ™οΈ Forgotten Queers just dropped! Jamie Truitt & I dive into the complicated, life of Little Richard rock & roll pioneer, icon, spiritual seeker, beautiful contradiction. Give it a listen , rate &review , & tell a friend it really helps. I❀️U. Don’t forget your fiber πŸŒˆπŸ’©

28.01.2026 04:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A black and white portrait of a well-dressed man with short, textured hair and a mustache, looking to the side. He is wearing a suit and a striped tie.

πŸŽ™οΈ New Forgotten Queers just dropped! Jamie Truitt & I unpack the complicated, electric life of Little Richard β€” rock & roll pioneer, queer icon & beautiful contradiction. Please listen on your favorite platform, rate & review if you can, and tell a friend. I ❀️ U. Don’t forget your fiber. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“

27.01.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Republicans want to jail pharmacists as two new bills targeting gender-affirming care advance - LGBTQ Nation One lawmaker said the tougher legislation is needed to fight doctors who are "committing fraud" in Florida.

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27.01.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A man in a black shirt with red suspenders is sitting and gesturing expressively while wearing patterned pants.

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A person in a black leather outfit with studs and spikes holds whips in each hand, striking a dramatic pose against a textured background.

πŸŽ™οΈ Friendly reminder to listen to my podcast Forgotten Queers! My latest dives into Clive Barker, and Rob Halford just shared he married his longtime partner last year love wins, metal wins

26.01.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A cartoon character excitedly holding a coffee cup, with the text "BEHOLD... COFFEE! HAPPY MONDAY NOW GO BE AWESOME" at the top and bottom.

Good morning, queers and weirdos! Monday called and you answered with awesomeness!😎 Seahawks won β€” now off to the Super Bowl… go Hawks! πŸ’™ I appreciate you. Keep listening to Forgotten Queers and please rate & review (help my algorithms!). I love you β€” take your fiber. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“

26.01.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The image contains a Facebook post discussing legal charges against a Michigan church youth director, mentioning allegations of child sexual abuse and related crimes. There are photos of two men: one smiling in a red cap and sunglasses, and the other holding a guitar with several people in the background.

26.01.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A gratitude message thanking special people for their support, understanding, and unconditional love, set against a light blue background.

Have you had a chance to listen to Forgotten Queers yet? πŸŽ™οΈ
If you’ve enjoyed it, a 5-star review or sharing it with a friend really helps more than you know. I’m so grateful for every listen.

Love you. Take your fiber. πŸ’–

26.01.2026 01:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A man with curly hair is sitting in a chair, smiling and wearing a blue shirt.

Getting ready to dive into a complicated Forgotten Queers episode on one of the very first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Little Richard with Jamie Truitt πŸŽ™οΈπŸŽΉ
This one’s layered, legendary, & overdue. It drops Tuesday. Until then, catch up on past episodes. Love you. Take your fiber. πŸ’–πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

25.01.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A vintage microphone with the text "FORGOTTEN QUEERS" below it, set against a dark background.

If I ask real sweetly… would you please do me a solid? πŸ₯ΉπŸ’–
Go give my podcast πŸŽ™οΈ Forgotten Queers a listen & if you’re feeling extra generous, tell a friend, leave a glorious 5 ⭐️ rating, & drop a glowing review on your platform of choice & I appreciate you. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ’› open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/wny73by0

23.01.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A whimsical illustration of a woman sitting in a coffee maker, enjoying a cup of coffee. She is relaxed in a cozy seat with coffee beans scattered around.

Good Morning Queers & Weirdos! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“ We made itβ€”it’s fabulous Fri-Gay! β˜•βœ¨
Fueling up with coffee, then a quick workout… and then sigh… work. πŸ˜…

BUT later? I’ve got an interview with Marcia Darling for an updated podcast episode on Wendy Carlos and I am SO excited!! πŸŽ™οΈπŸŒˆ

23.01.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A vintage microphone is displayed against a dark background, with the text "FORGOTTEN QUEERS" in bold, white letters below it.

If you’ve been meaning to check out Forgotten Queers, this episode is a GREAT place to jump in. πŸŽ™οΈ
Serenity Scarecrow and I talk Clive Barker & his impact, his legacy, and the queer brilliance behind the horror. πŸ–€

Listen + share: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/cz4xbnqb

22.01.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A cartoon-like character with goggles is peacefully sleeping on a pillow next to a toy rabbit, with a clock showing the time and the text "Good night Sweet dreams."

Good night, queers and weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“πŸ’›

Thank you for showing up and listening to my podcast Forgotten Queersβ€”it truly means more than you know. I’m heading to bed now to sleep the sweet sleep of gratitude.

Good night. I love you all. πŸŒ™

22.01.2026 05:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A vintage microphone is featured against a dark background, with the words "FORGOTTEN QUEERS" displayed prominently beneath it.

Queers & weirdosβ€”my newest episode of Forgotten Queers is getting some great traction and I’m feeling all the feelings πŸ˜­πŸ’›

πŸŽ™οΈ Listen here: open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/qawqqsjw
And if you love it, a quick rating/review really helps!
Don’t forget your fiber. πŸ–€

21.01.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The image features a colorful background resembling a rainbow cake with text discussing the importance of accepting diverse sexual orientations in children and cautioning against assumptions about their identity.

This is something to truly think about. I didn’t come out till later because I had people close to me who made fun of gay people.

21.01.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The image features the text "You Make A Difference" on a yellow background with a mix of colorful fonts.

Good afternoonqueers & weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“
If you see this and you’re still fighting to be yourself in this world… I’m proud of you.
Drop a ❀️ so I know you’re here β€” and if you feel like it, share this so someone else feels less alone today.
Love you. Take your fiber.

18.01.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A muscular man with long black hair, wearing a sleeveless denim jacket and a black cap, posing against a blue background.

Hey, queers & weirdosπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“! Reminder to listen to my podcast Forgotten Queers πŸŽ™οΈ This episode is about Chris Kanyonβ€”a strong, fierce man who deserves to be remembered. Please rate & review⭐️ It helps the algorithm so much! Love you, take your fiber πŸ’–

17.01.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A headline announcing a pro-trans pediatric group receiving $12 million due to a judge's criticism of cuts made by Kennedy, with an accompanying image of a man.

www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/pro-...
This is wonderful! We need to remember people are out there fighting the good fight πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

17.01.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A smiling person holding a coffee mug with a cartoon pig wearing glasses and a bow tie. The background features a green wall and a patterned couch.

buymeacoffee.com/garythoren

17.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Text on a black background that says: "Good morning ALL YOU lovely PEOPLE!"

Good Morning Queers & WeirdosπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“Foggy morning means I need to sit on my ass longer with coffee… right?? β˜•οΈπŸ˜‚ Maybe I’ll relisten to my most recent Forgotten Queers episode. I could really use feedbackβ€”what did you love? What should I improve? Then a workout πŸ’ͺ & an interviewπŸŽ™οΈ! ❀️ U, take your fiber πŸŒˆπŸ’›

17.01.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A vintage microphone is featured against a dark background, with the text "FORGOTTEN QUEERS" prominently displayed below.

Queers & weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“β€¦ if you’ve missed a few episodes, THIS is your sign to catch up πŸ’—
πŸŽ™οΈ Forgotten Queers latest lineup:
✨ Danny Lockin
🎨 Keith Haring
🀘 Rob Halford
🀼 Chris Kanyon
These stories deserve to be heard.
Please listen, and if you canβ€”rate & review. It helps πŸ’—
Love you. Take your fiber. 🌈

17.01.2026 04:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A vintage microphone with the text "FORGOTTEN QUEERS" beneath it, set against a dark backdrop.

πŸŽ™οΈ Forgotten Queers is my passion project β€” and I’m so proud of it.
Every episode tells the stories of queer icons history tried to erase.

If you’ve listened even once, PLEASE:
⭐️ rate & review
πŸ“² share it
πŸ’— tell a friend

It helps more than you know.
Love you. Take your fiber. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

16.01.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A cartoon cow in pajamas lounges on a couch, holding a remote control, with a coffee cup nearby. The text above reads, "Today I’m having a vision problem... I can’t see myself doing anything at all." A to-do list is visible on the wall.

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Good Morning Queers & Weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“! TGIF! Am I right? Love you take, your fiber and listen to my πŸŽ™οΈ#Podcast Forgotten Queers!

09.01.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0


He has been openly gay since he was 13.When asked to be interviewed about his sexual orientation, responded, "That sounds awesome! I'm openly gay & one of my biggest hopes is that I can help inspire other LGBTQ youth to get involved in STEM. I didn't have many role models besides Alan Turing."

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enrolled as a freshman at Stanford University for the 2015–2016 academic

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In 2018, as a junior majoring in anthropology and in electrical engineering at Stanford University, he was awarded the Truman Scholarship for his graduate studies.[1]
Jack Andraka was born in Crownsville, Maryland and is of Polish ancestry.

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A young man named Jack Andraka speaking on stage, dated 2013.

A young man named Jack Andraka speaking on stage, dated 2013.

Jack Thomas Andraka (born January 8, 1997) is an American who, as a high school student, won the Gordon E. Moore Award at the 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair with a method to possibly detect the early stages of pancreatic and other cancers.

08.01.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A motivational message with phrases encouraging positivity and self-confidence, including greetings and affirmations.

Good Morning Queers & Weirdos πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ€“! Remember this sage advice- RFK jr is a fucking tool- This ends my Uncle Gary talk. I love you and don’t forget your fiber.

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