Episodes
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Thom and Elliott are joined by actor, model, and boudoir maven, Mark Henderson. Mark shares his harrowing tale of survival from serial killer Bruce McArthur, being present during the bathhouse raids, working to open Casey House, meeting Princess Di, working as a nurse through the AIDS crisis, partying with Andy Warhol, joining the police force, starting Gay Halloween on Church St., and much more!
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What do Beyoncé, Sarah Michelle Gellar and us have in common? It's our renaissance, baby! In this zany 5th season premiere, Elliott and Thom catch up on their pandemic hiatus and talk mental health, sexy twitter, and that teacher with the large prosthetic breasts. The pair muse about their own queer histories, but not before Elliott recounts their rather unusual honeymoon.
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In this very special bonus episode, Thom and Elliott welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Ralph! Ralph talks her career and upbringing, her time on Canada’s Drag Race, and the power of queer fandom. Important Reminder! Please vote for DYQWIQ for Best Local Podcast by Now Magazine under Cityscapes.
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In our season 4 finale, Thom and Elliott reflect on the highlights and lowlights of a wildfire of a season and finally reconnect with one another. Thom scoffs at dangerous gender reveals, and Elliott explains gender assumptions.
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The audio from our IG live show with T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins! Joined by extra special guests Ravyn Wngz and Michelle Wheeler.
Link to ILL NANA/DiverseCity Dance Company: https://illnanadcdc.com/
Link to Michelle's Nano Extensions: https://www.facebook.com/mcwnano
Plus, catch a trailer for 'This Isn't Therapy' podcast in the intro.
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Special guest actor Oscar Moreno joins DYQWIQ to promote his new film “Stage Mother.” Oscar talks his experience on set, his career as an actor in Toronto, and his call to save Hanlan’s beach. Thom and Elliott celebrate DYQWIQ’s 3rd birthday by questioning Erin O’Toole’s campaign to “Take Canada Back”
Rent Stage Mother here: https://youtu.be/NGyyZb7vuW8
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DYQWIQ welcomes extra special guest Priyanka from Canada’s Drag Race. She talks about the competition, the origins of Priyanka, and the importance of the Toronto drag community. Priyanka talks her ideal date, the Boyanka hype, and coming out to her dad. As a bonus, listen to a special sneak peek of Leah Canali’s “Iconic” ft. Tynomi Banks
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DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and writer, director, actor, producer, and soon-to-be podcaster Simon Paluck. Simon talks his upcoming podcast 'This Isn’t Therapy', his mini-documentary series, and rekindling a love for filmmaking in a difficult industry.
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DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and drag artist extraordinaire Weird Alice Yankadic. Alice talks their drag inspo, past performances, and the importance of moving beyond acceptance toward the celebration of every queer person. Thom and Alice discuss Netflix's Disclosure, and the trio shares drag name ideas.
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DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and fan fiction scholar Zarin as she discusses all things fan fic, the importance of online communities for queer people, and radical self-love.
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DYQWIQ welcomes special guest and street activist Moka Dawkins as she promotes her new podcast “T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins” by FemThem Productions. Moka discusses her activism, the importance of individual experiences amidst cultural revolutions, and her past experiences as a trans sex worker.
Become a Patron of Moka's at https://www.patreon.com/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS
Or donate directly at https://www.paypal.me/FEMTHEMPRODUCTIONS
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DYQWIQ welcomes back special guest Arthur to discuss his involvement with No Pride in Policing Coalition, their pride rally and teach-in, their plans to abolish the police, and how to be a white accomplice in the Black Lives Matter movement. Our trio discusses the Toronto police budget and pushing our representatives to do more. Elliott recounts the black trans women's' lives taken over the past week in the USA.
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DYQWIQ welcomes special guest Chris, who joins us to discuss the life and tragic death of queer Egyptian activist Sarah Hegazi. Chris talks mental health support for queer immigrants, growing up as a Christian in Lebanon, internalizing oppressive structures, and finding hope for a better future
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Thom & Elliott welcome drag queen extraordinaire and reigning 'Miss El Convento Rico' Naomi Leone. Naomi talks about her inspirations, Woman Crush Wednesdays (IG Live @Naomileone_), her new music video, leaving Sierra Leone to seek safety in Canada, and how her drag spreads love and social change. But first, DYQWIQ previews the very first episode of T-Time Tips with Moka Dawkins
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Thom & Elliott chat with Justin Gray (writer/creator) and Pat Mills (director) about their new show Queens (@queenstheshow). Get into Queens ASAP on CBC Gem! Premieres Friday, June 19th.
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Thom & Elliott discuss Pride, police brutality, and defunding the police. The hope for this episode is that it can be shared to help conversations around what 'No Pride in a Police State' means and why queerness, antiracist activism, decolonization, and disability justice activism are inseparable.
*Warning: sexual and physical assault are discussed
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Hilarious guest Alyssa shares her experience dating on PEI and her ongoing personal journey to become her own queer icon.
Thom promotes the GetCheckedOnline study for MSM in Toronto and the GTHA. Eligibility screener here: https://tinyurl.com/ybn9cdbh
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DYQWIQ welcomes queer singer-songwriter Dolly Blonde. Recording from quarantine from Montreal, Dolly discusses creating "witch pop", their inspirations and passions, revolting against straight culture, and promotes their new song "Satyr"
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In this extra special pandemic episode, DYQWIQ welcomes emergency resident Couts: A resident doctor on the frontline fighting COVID-19. Couts shares his experiences in and out of the hospital, his heartfelt hopes for the future, and his take on how the pandemic disproportionately affects queer individuals. Note: everything Couts' states in this podcast is his own opinion and not that of his employers.
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Michael, an integrated producer for an ad agency, breaks down the 'Pink Dollar' from an insider perspective and the trio discuss the ethics of lgbtq+ marketing and inclusion.
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