The Bi Pod - All Things Bisexual
By The Bi Pod
We welcome anyone who has any kind of relationship with or curiosity about queerness.
Welcome (back) to The Bi Pod
We’re back! After four years of making The Bi Pod, we thought it was time to reintroduce ourselves. In this episode, we talk about our paths to bisexuality, a few tidbits from our day-to-day lives, and some of our favorite episodes from the archive. Whether you're new here or a longtime listener, welcome (back) to the pod.
Show Notes:
Mentioned in this episode:
🐾 Evan's dog’s name is Ginger (lol)
🎧 Favorite past episodes:
What do we want from relationships? (And can AI provide that?)
https://thebipod.com/episode/what-do-we-want-from-relationships-and-can-ai-provide-thatThe Relationship Smorgasbord
https://thebipod.com/episode/the-one-with-the-relationship-smorgasbordWe get radicalized by public health
https://thebipod.com/episode/we-get-radicalized-by-public-healthAm I queer enough?
https://thebipod.com/episode/am-i-queer-enough
🌈 Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff:
https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
📱 Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod for updates and bisexual chaos.
💌 Got something to share? Email hey@thebipod.com.
🎙 The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.
http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Heartstopper Season 3
We’re talking about one of our favorite shows, Heartstopper! Season three of the show covers a lot of ground, including some tough and complicated topics but still features the tenderness and queer joy we know and love.
In this episode, we start with some of the more difficult topics, so you can skip ahead if that’s not good for you today.
Between ~2:30-5:00 we discuss our feelings about the show in general, which includes mentions of Charlie’s eating disorder.
We discuss the ED plot line in more detail between ~5:00-14:30.
We discuss Elle’s experience of transphobia between ~14:30-22:30.
This episode is our last of this season! We’ll be back with more episodes (and some fun updates) soon!
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
The Ways I Tried to Do Comp Het
We're talking about Christina’s new poetry chapbook,The Ways I Tried to Call You Home, which is available for preorder now! It is a book of break up poems, and we had a great time chatting about leaning into the breakup poem genre, and constructing a narrative out of nonlinear experiences. We also talk about compulsory heterosexuality which is, unfortunately, related to the themes in the book.
You can preorder your own copy here:https://ko-fi.com/s/c8703c4079
We’re also hosting a launch party for the book at Recreational Coffee in Long Beach at 4pm on 2/22. Stop by if you’re in the area!
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here:https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod.
Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Bisexual Relations [Preview]
On this week’s Patreon-exclusive episode, we’re talking about bisexuality in the context of relationships! How do you know you’re still bisexual when you’re in a monogamous relationship, or when you’re not seeing anyone? How do you show up as your whole self in relationships? We also muse about bisexuality in the time of gender crisis (now).
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod.
Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Wicked minisode
We're talking about the film adaptation of Wicked! Since we work in queer media, we are of course holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity (and also for Jonathan Bailey).
[We recorded this episode in early December]
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
What do we want from relationships? (And can AI provide that?)
We’re talking about relationships (of all kinds)! Why are we in them, and what do we want out of them? What happens when we seek companionship in AI rather than each other?
Mentioned in this episode:
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Queer Ahead 2025 Minisode
This week, we’re talking about all the things we are looking forward to in 2025! We’d love to hear about your plans and intentions for the new year. Tell us about them in the comments!
Evan mentions:
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Nightshade God by Hannah Whitten
Immortal Dark book 2 by Tigest Girma
Christina mentions:
K.Flay
St. Motel
Ryn Weaver
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Life Updates! [Preview]
On this week’s Patreon-exclusive episode, we share some personal life updates on things like crushes and creative projects. It’s a juicy one!
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
2024 Queer in Review
This week, we’re looking back at our 2024 intentions and reflecting on the last year. Did Christina finally watch 4 movies? Did Evan make 10 friends? You’ll have to listen to find out.
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature
Making a Holigay
We’re back with a brand new season! We’re talking about what we like (and don't like) about the holidays to design our own holigay, and playing smash or pass with holiday movie tropes. Finally, we craft an elaborate Christmas movie plot that requires our listeners to act as Santa. Tell us what you think about these Hallmark tropes in the comments!
Follow along on the trope list here: https://screenrant.com/hallmark-christmas-movies-tropes/
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Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Queer Style for Everyone
We’re releasing a Patreon episode for everyone to enjoy! In this episode we're talking about queer style with special guest and Bi Pod Patreon member, Shanna! We chat about our personal style journeys, gender and style, and making the outside match the inside.
Our patrons are also getting links to some of our fave pieces of clothing: https://www.patreon.com/posts/queer-style-107746382
Exciting news! Evan designed the “I’m not a straight person, leave me alone!” shirt that we come up with in this episode. You can get yours here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-bi-pod?ref_id=35133
You can find the stylist that Christina mentions, Mac Rose, here: https://www.instagram.com/officialmacrose/?hl=en
You can find the masc lesbian inspired fashion journey we talked about here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ian3snacks/video/7368243060582632750
Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
Revisiting the Happy Ending Cake
Today we are revisiting our “Baking the Bisexual Happy Ending Cake” episode, which was originally released in the summer of 2021. Before we get into it, we reflect on the ways we’ve changed since recording the original episode, and the things that make us feel happy and hopeful for the future.
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Challengers: Tennis & Bisexual Chaos
This week, we’re talking about the movie Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. We’re discussing the film’s bisexual chaos, relationship dynamics, and overall intensity. This is our last new episode of the season, but we’ll be back in your feeds soon!
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The Nostalgia, Memory, Poetry minisode
In this week’s minisode, we’re talking about queer memory and nostalgia but, more importantly, we’re talking about Evan’s new book! Recurring Characters is a poetry chapbook that tells a story about the scripts we have a hard time letting go of and the moments we focus on, to the exclusion of everything else.
You can preorder your very own copy of recurring characters here: https://doubletextmedia.com/
You can celebrate the launch of Evan’s new book with us at Page Against the Machine in Long Beach on 9/28 at 6PM.
Exploring Queer Books [Preview]
This week we’re talking about queer books with long time listener and friend of the show, Maggie! We share book recommendations, gush about queer YA novels, and talk about finding the books and authors we love in the internet maze.
You can find Maggie’s bookstagram @_margaret_rose_reads_
You can find the books Maggie recommends here: https://bookshop.org/lists/recommended-by-_margaret_rose_reads_
You can find the books that Evan and Christina mention here: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentioned-in-2024
Chappell Roan and Parasocial Relationships minisode
We're talking about parasocial relationships, celebrity sightings, and Chappell Roan. The internet is discoursing after some recent statements from Chappell, and we decided to join the conversation! How should we interact with the people whose work we know and like? Is the grocery store different than after an event? What if we're really nice?
Mentioned in the episode:
Chappell's written statement - https://www.instagram.com/p/C_CGxsrP4Bc/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
The 'random lady' video (+ other commentary) - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-8gBcpS1O0/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Commentary from another musician, which also includes the streams chart we mention - https://open.substack.com/pub/elizamclamb/p/the-eeriness-of-fame?r=6hnwv&utm_medium=ios
AI BI
This week, we’re talking about artificial intelligence. Can the TikTok algorithm diagnose our queerness? Can ChatGPT be our therapist? Is AI any more accurate than a good old fashioned “Am I Bisexual” internet quiz?
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Girls like Girls Minisode
This week, we’re chatting about Hayley Kioyko’s novel, Girls Like Girls! We mostly talk about queer representation, nostalgia, and bisexual tropes. We don’t get into any specific spoilers, so this episode is safe to listen to if you haven’t read the book yet. We think Girls Like Girls is a great summer read, and highly recommend it! The paperback edition comes out September 3rd.
You can get your own copy of Girls Like Girls here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781250359636
Watch the GLG music video here: https://youtu.be/I0MT8SwNa_U?si=-mAFvJXhSS59GUIM
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Look by Zan Romanoff https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9780525554264
This is Me Trying by Raquel Marie https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781250891389
Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9780593112557
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Our State of the Union, Summer 2024 [Preview]
This week, we are getting personal! If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to hang out with us, this is the episode for you. We’re sharing some updates about our lives, and chatting about projects we’ve been working on and the things that are keeping us up at night. Really, we’re talking our shit.
To listen to the full episode, find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
Exciting news! Evan designed an “I’m not a straight person, leave me alone!” shirt inspired by a conversation we had earlier this season. You can get yours here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-bi-pod?ref_id=35133
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Affirmations Minisode
Inspired by our recent interview with Jess Vosseteig, author of Affirmations for Queer People, for today’s minisode we are sharing a few affirmations of our own!
If you’d like a version of the episode that contains only the affirmations and none of the chatting, head over to our Patreon community. While you’re there, you can also enter to win a copy of the book! The giveaway closes this Sunday, August 4, at midnight Pacific time.
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Affirmations for Queer People
This week, we’re talking to Jess Vosseteig about her new book, Affirmations for Queer People! We are also doing a giveaway! If you’d like to win your own copy of the book, head over to our Patreon to enter. The giveaway is open to all paid and free subscribers on our Patreon. The giveaway closes on Sunday, 8/4 at midnight Pacific time!
You can find Affirmations for Queer People here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781507222263
You can find Jess on Instagram @jessvoss_art
You can find Jess’s website and cool queer merch here: https://www.jessvossart.com/
You can find the tarot deck that Jess illustrated, Tarot for You and Me, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Tarot-for-You-and-Me/Gary-DAndre/9781668033968
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I'm Feeling Queer Today
We've got something special for you today! Here at The Bi Pod we love the podcast I'm Feeling Queer Today, and we're exciting to bring you an episode of their show along with an interview with our new friend Claire, who worked on IFQT!
In the episode we're sharing, hosts Alex and Lily take us on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and self-confidence that is born from the support of queer community.
We hope you love this show as much as we do! Get all the deets below -
I'm Feeling Queer Today: "Queerness is Pride and Pride is Beautiful"
In this episode, Alex discovers the labels that work best in describing who they are. Frankie tells the heartwarming story of their first queer crush. Claire interviews queer elders at New York City Pride 2023, and members of the podcast production team tell us what pride means to them.
www.thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast
HOSTS:
Alex K. Masse (they/them) , aka Fairything, is a 23-year old writer, musician, and communications specialist from what is colonially known as British Columbia. They’re also a neurodivergent nonbinary lesbian, which greatly affects their process. IG: @fairythingflies
Lily Mueller (they/she/he) is a 19-year-old New England-based writer, artist, and performer. They are a sunlight supporter, nap enthusiast, Doctor Who enjoyer, a proponent of childlike wonder, and a queer media aficionado, currently on the lookout for knowledge, peace, & life's small, beautiful things. IG: @wednesdayblooms
Queer Style [Preview]
This week, we’re talking about queer style with special guest and Bi Pod Patreon member, Shanna! We chat about our personal style journeys, gender and style, and making the outside match the inside.
Our patrons are also getting links to some of our fave pieces of clothing.
To listen to the full episode, find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
Exciting news! Evan designed the “I’m not a straight person, leave me alone!” shirt that we come up with in this episode. You can get yours here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-bi-pod?ref_id=35133
You can find the stylist that Christina mentions, Mac Rose, here: https://www.instagram.com/officialmacrose/?hl=en
You can find the masc lesbian inspired fashion journey we talked about here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ian3snacks/video/7368243060582632750
Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com.
The (Literal) Queer Agenda Minisode
You can get your own Open Concept Agenda here: openconceptagenda.com
Or order a copy on Etsy! openconceptagenda.etsy.com
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Queer Content Charcuterie
This week, we are your content concierge! We’re recommending and chatting about some of the content we’ve been consuming lately, and Evan suggests some books, shows, and movies based on listener requests. As expected, most of our recs are queer!
You can find Stud Country in a city near you here: https://studcountry.us/
You can find Zolita’s Small Town Scandal dance tutorial here: https://www.tiktok.com/@zolita/video/7356313969763634478
All of the books we mentioned in today’s episode are on our Bookshop list, which you can find here: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentioned-in-2024
The one exception is A Seditious Affair by KJ Charles, which isn't on Bookshop for some reason. You can find it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/252277/a-seditious-affair-by-kj-charles/9781101886069/
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Pride Minisode
Introducing minisodes! These bite sized Bi Pod episodes will come out between our regular episodes. For our first one, we're talking about different ways to celebrate Pride month.
You can find the Virtual 2024 Pride Calendar here: https://bipanlibrary.com/2024/05/31/virtual-pride-2024/
You can find queer-owned businesses here: https://www.everywhereisqueer.com/
You can listen to church bells play Hot to Go here: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthpolicyprincess/video/7375534720706268462
Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod
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Crushes
From the vault! We're talking about our celebrity crushes. This episode was originally released exclusively to our Patreon supporters, but we're making it available to all our listeners today.
You can find Evan’s accompanying hot people presentation (lol) at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFZOSD70q-PQ9rLrh51MJRsMbHKsDwYO/view?usp=sharing
You can find a sample of the Shadow and Bone ASMR marketing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Set1ErnIpfk
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The one with the relationship smorgasbord
After referencing it many times in recent episodes, we decided it was time to revisit our episode "Define the Relationship" (aka the one with the relationship smorgasbord). In this episode we reflect on our relationship two years later and the one area of the smorgasbord that made us both surprisingly uncomfortable.
There are a lot of of relationship smorgasbords and relationship anarchy tools out there, but you an find the one we used on this page: https://www.phoenyxenterprising.com/relating.html
We also make reference to our episode "Who's Responsible for Taking Care of Us".
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As we mentioned, another version of this episode was released in September of 2021. This version has been edited for time.
The original version of this episode was recorded before Evan changed their name.
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Big Gay Friendship [Preview]
We’re talking about queer friendship, and the ways it can be expansive, affirming, and enriching in a world that teaches us to prioritize romantic monogamy over everything else. Turns out, it’s gay to be friends.
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Evan mentions the book "The Other Significant Others." You can find it here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781250280916
(There's also a nod to "Ace" by Angela Chen, which you can find here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9780807014738)
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Queering Barbie
Hi Barbies! We’re talking about the Barbie movie, which we believe is a film about gender performance. We discuss Barbie as an ace icon, Ken’s compulsory heterosexuality, the homoerotic tension between the Kens, and all things gender. And of course, we beach off.
You can find the American Hysteria episode about Barbie here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nqy5sz15xeOLhIVGD420r
You can learn more about Kenneth Handler’s work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0359582/
You can read more about Barbie as ace/aro representation here: https://www.wearequeeraf.com/barbie-is-an-asexual-icon-heres-why-thats-import
If you want the scoop on the Earring Magic Ken situation, here’s a summary: https://money.howstuffworks.com/barbie-earring-magic-ken-gay-icon-1993.htm
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Friendshuationships (aka Complicated Friendships) [Preview]
Bisexuality 201
Welcome back to class! In Bisexuality 201, we get into the “symptoms” of bisexuality, the ways that bisexuality can intersect with other labels and identities, and how our understanding of ourselves can change and evolve as we do.
If you haven’t listened to Bisexuality 101 yet, you can find it in our feed! If you’ve listened to both episodes, you can download your completion certificate for FREE on our Patreon.
You can find out if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of bisexuality here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/am-i-bisexual
You can find the TikTok we mentioned here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3axq0ptvku/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ%3D%3D
Here are the reflection questions for your optional homework:
- What is your definition of bisexuality?
- Which labels feel the most true for you? Do any of your other identities chafe with or inform these labels?
- What would your life look like if you followed the societal “trellis”? What is the light you are growing toward now?
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Crazier Ex-Girlfriend (aka Crazy Ex-Girlfriend part 2) [Preview]
We’re talking about the show Crazy Ex Girlfriend! Again!
This time, we talk about Rebecca’s (questionable) heterosexuality, Valencia’s queer journey, AJ’s gender, and Daryll and White Josh’s relationship. We also give you our take on the end of the show and who we woudl have picked in the Love Quadrangle. Plus Evan pitches some excellent plot and character additions for the show!
To listen to the full episode, including Evan’s pitch for additional characters and plots, find us on Patreon on at www.patreon.com/thebipod
Am I Queer Enough?
If you’re looking for the Queer DMV office so you can apply for your queer card and pay your membership dues, you’ve come to the right place!
Just kidding, it’s free to be gay! On this week’s episode, we chat with Flo Godineau about what it means to be bisexual enough and nonbinary enough. We also talk about backcountry skiing (as a metaphor about dating), and how Smallville fanfiction can make you queer.
You can find Flo on Instagram at @outwithyourdog
You can find their newsletter at https://outwithyourdog.substack.com/
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BIG news for 2024
Changes are coming to The Bi Pod! We also get into our resolutions and things to look forward to this year.
To join our Patreon community and access all of our episodes, playlists, and get the Zoom link to our anniversary party, find us at patreon.com/thebipod
We also want to share that ProtectPalestine.org is an excellent resource for up-to-date information about what is happening in Palestine and what you can do to help: https://www.protectpalestine.org/
Saying Good Bi to 2023 (Listener Letters!)
In our last episode of the year, we share a few listener letters and answer your burning questions! Christina cries, and Evan dishes some hot gossip about a potentially queer celebrity run in from six years ago. If you don’t want to wait until 2024 to hear from us again, find us on Patreon! We’ll be releasing one more bonus episode over there before the end of the year.
You can find more information about Transanta here: https://www.transanta.com/
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Getting Bi - Queerness, Music, and Mental Health in Crazy Ex Girlfriend
This week, we’re talking about the television show Crazy Ex Girlfriend! In addition to being hilarious, smart, and out of the box, this show is very, very queer, which we love to see! There are three explicitly bisexual characters! While the show ran for four seasons (a surprise for Christina, who thought she’d seen the whole thing), we’ve recently rewatched the first couple of seasons so we mostly discuss those. The links below contain spoilers for season three!
You can read about Darryl’s bisexuality and our anthem, Gettin’ Bi, here: https://www.themarysue.com/crazy-ex-girlfriend-gettin-bi/
You can read more about the show’s queer characters here: https://bi.org/en/articles/the-unicorn-scale-crazy-ex-girlfriend-part-2
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The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Queer Comfort Content
We're talking about the queer content bringing us comfort right now, and covering everything from podcasts to television shows (Christina even has a novel to recommend! Fiction!).
We are collecting listener letters for a mailbag episode! Send us your thoughts on a recent episode, your queer stories, and any questions you’d like us to answer. You can DM us on Instagram @thebipod, or email us at thisisthebipod@gmail.com.
There are many tools and resources you can use to contact your representatives. If you’re in the US and looking for a starting point, try this one, which helps you send letters to your representatives: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urgent-stop-the-genocidal-bombing-of-gaza?source=mc_email
You can read about Palestinians’ use of Queering the Map here: https://time.com/6326254/queering-the-map-gaza-lgbt-palestinians/
You can explore Queering the Map here: https://www.queeringthemap.com/
We share a lot of content recommendations in this episode! Books are linked below, and the music, podcasts, and tv shows we discuss can all be found on their relevant streaming services.
Maddie Zahm’s new album “Now That I’ve Been Honest”- Music: Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts"
- Music: Chappell Roan’s "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess"
- You can find The Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson here: https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/the-truly-devious-series/
- You can find the book Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko here: https://queerbookbar.com/products/girls-like-girls
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The in-here is the out-there: empathy, self-compassion, and the pursuit of Beloved Community
How do we have difficult conversations with the people we love? Is it possible to extend self-compassion to ourselves when we've made a mistake or caused harm (is that allowed?)? How does anti-racism fit into all of this?
This episode gets into it!
We're joined by Roxy Manning, PhD (Clinical Psychologist) and Sarah Peyton (Neuroscience educator) to talk about Roxy's book "How to Have Antiracist Conversations" and the handbook Roxy and Sarah co-authored, "The Antiracist Heart".
This conversation (and these books!) align with many topics close to our hearts, and we're excited to share it with you!
Mentioned in this episode:
- How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy by Roxy Manning
- The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook by Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton
- Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm by Kazu Haga
- The Freedom Project
- Roxy & Sarah's podcast, Fierce Compassion
For more on Roxy and Sarah, check out their websites:
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The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
The Bi Survival Guide
How do you take care of yourself when things are hard?
This week, we are revisiting our episode "How to be a Person," which we originally released in July 2022. We offer some musings and (a little bit of) concrete advice about how to get through difficult periods. You can find Carmen Spagnola's work here: https://www.carmenspagnola.com You can find Tracy Lynn's movement classes here: https://www.tracylynnmovement.com You can find How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis here: https://www.strugglecare.com/book *** Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod For more content sent right to your inbox every month, subscribe to The Bi Pod Bulletin. Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod. Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com. The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Heartstopper Season 2!
We're dropping into your feed early to talk about Season 2 of Heartstopper! We start with a discussion about the current WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and then give some general spoiler-free thoughts about the show before we enter spoiler territory.
You can find the second half of our conversation about this season of Heartstopper, along with a Heartstopper-inspired playlist, over on our Patreon!
You can get updates about the SAG-AFTRA strike here, including frequently asked questions for influencers/podcasters and contact information: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/
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Your questions answered!
This week, you had questions and we have answers! From blue nail polish to conflict resolution, we are answering a wide range of questions submitted by our listeners. You can find our interview with Lucy LaForge here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4obQ9NAqOOg4VkciKb4zIW?si=3e07eabf866f446a You can find Evan's Casually Obsessed episode about Star Trek (Star Trek Picard - Part 1: Don't Buy Into Your Own Hype) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JPkCLN7JwCsLdHVW5Wg8r?si=12188a0e2e7d4f9c You can find our discussion about the book Rethinking Gender here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l2Hk3Yb6Toa96VLPpFhio?si=6fe6a1c426ed47f8 All of the links above go to Spotify, but you can find these episodes wherever you listen to podcasts! If you want to make us very happy, you can fill out our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/MSseNiWVEDp7R5je8 *** Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod For more content sent right to your inbox every month, subscribe to The Bi Pod Bulletin. Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod. Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com. The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Queer at Work
Happy wrath month to all who observe! This week, we're talking about queerness in the workplace. We share some of our own experiences around navigating professional spaces as queer people, and we also read some of your stories about being queer at work. If you want to make us very happy, you can fill out our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/MSseNiWVEDp7R5je8 *** Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod For more content sent right to your inbox every month, subscribe to The Bi Pod Bulletin. Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod. Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com. The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Being a Confident Bisexual
We're talking to bicon Lucy LaForge, who you may know from her music project Lucy & La Mer! We chat about Lucy's music, queer artmaking, bisexual mental health, and becoming a confident bisexual. You can find Lucy's music (Lucy & La Mer) wherever you get your music, including this month's Patreon playlist! You can watch Lucy's Tedx Talk on breaking down binaries here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM7YHDNvHy8&ab_channel=TEDxTalks You can find a resource/hotline list and guide to finding a therapist as a queer person here: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI If you want to make us very happy, you can fill out our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/MSseNiWVEDp7R5je8 *** Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod For more content sent right to your inbox every month, subscribe to The Bi Pod Bulletin. Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod. Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com. The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Half Bad
This week, we're talking about Half Bad: The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself, a show Evan has watched no less than three times! We start with a spoiler-free discussion and then move into spoiler territory later in the episode. If you like magic, casual multi-attraction and polyamory, complicated relationships, and French accents, we think you'll love this show.
You can find a trailer for the show here: https://youtu.be/xDc_iartATY If you want to make us very happy, you can fill out our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/MSseNiWVEDp7R5je8 *** Support us on Patreon and get exclusive access to cool stuff here: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod For more content sent right to your inbox every month, subscribe to The Bi Pod Bulletin. Prefer to get social first? Follow us on Instagram @TheBiPod. Want to be included in future mail bag episodes, or just give us your thoughts? You can leave us a voicemail at (480) Hi Bi Pod (480-442-1763) or email us at hey@thebipod.com. The Bi Pod is hosted by Evan Chelsee and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Evan Chelsee. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Queer Writing and Hot People
We're talking writing and media representation and celebrity crushes!
AJ Bermudez joins us to talk about the unlikely house party that is Stories No One Hopes Are About Them. We loved this short story collection, and so did the LAMBDA Literary Awards, who nominated it for their 2023 award for Bisexual Fiction!
You can find Stories No One Hopes Are About Them here: https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9781609388638
- Instagram @a.j.bermudez
- Twitter @Amandajbermudez
- Website: https://amandajbermudez.com
- You can read more about A.J.’s film, My Dead Friend Zoe, here: https://deadline.com/2023/05/ed-harris-sonequa-martin-green-natalie-morales-join-my-dead-friend-zoe-1235365416/
You can submit your own writing to The Maine Review here: https://www.mainereview.com/
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Intro to Attraction
This week, we're talking about attraction! How do we know when we're attracted to someone? What's the difference between attraction and envy? Is it useful to label attraction, or should we just let it be? All things discussed in this episode!
If you want to hear the thirstier companion piece to this conversation, check out our most recent Patreon bonus episode!
- You can find more information about Ace by Angela Chen here: https://www.angelachen.org/ace
- You can hear Emily Nagoski talk about the enthusiastic maybe here: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/come-as-you-are/consent-and-enthusiastic-maybe
- You can learn more about Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again by Katherine Angel here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2564-tomorrow-sex-will-be-good-again
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An Introduction is in Order!
We're popping into your feeds this week with a special pre-season announcement! We'll be back with regular episodes on May 18th!
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Somebody I Used to Know
We're talking about the movie Somebody I Used to Know, directed by Dave Franco and written by Alison Brie and Dave Franco and streaming now on Amazon. We get into some spoilers, but we're mostly focused on the queer aspects of the story. We're also focused on how hot Alison Brie is!
We're working on an episode about queerness in the workplace. We'd love to include your stories about being queer (out or not) at work. Leave us a voicemail, or send us an email or Instagram DM! (Find all our contact details below)
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The Bi Pod is hosted by Chelsee Bergen and Christina Brown. This episode was edited and produced by Chelsee Bergen. Our theme song is Coming Home by Snowflake (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/61307 Ft: Analog By Nature.
Many Happy (Saturn) Returns
This week, we're talking about Saturn returns! On Tuesday, Saturn moved into Pisces, meaning that Chelsee just completed their Saturn return, and Christina is about to start hers.
- You can find out where your own Saturn placement is by pulling your birth chart here: https://chart.chaninicholas.com/
- Read the rest of Chani Nicholas's Saturn in Pisces blog post here: https://chaninicholas.com/saturn-in-pisces/
- Curious about the intro guide to your astrological chart, You Were Born For This? We've got a link for you! https://bookshop.org/a/83912/9780063043770
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