The LGBTQIA+ community and allies celebrate June as Pride Month, tracing its origins back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The rebellious flame and its message of equality that set New York City ablaze have travelled across the globe. Before the pandemic hit, Pride Month was marked by vibrant Pride parades, and in absence of in-person events, there are various other mediums for folks to be a part of the queer conversation. We have handpicked a list of addictive LGBTQIA+ podcasts for the queer community and allies to get hooked onto. 

Making Gay History

Author Eric Marcus dives into his 30-year-old audio archives to bring to listeners stories of the unsung champions who left an indelible mark on the queer civil rights movement.  The podcast features intimate interviews with the likes of Jean O’Leary, Del Martin, and Vito Russo, and gives listeners a peek into the forgotten chapters of history. Roughly 25 minutes long, these rare interviews are binge-worthy.