CanQueer

CanQueer

CanQueer is Canada’s most syndicated LGBT talk show.

Episodes

April 24, 2024 58 mins

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien interview Rob Anderson the author of the satirical new textbook Gay Science. Luke and Sebastien also discuss the other top news of the day. 

 

Please note, we had to re-record a portion of the show, and Luke was only available by phone, as a result some of the audio from the host is a lower quality than usual. 

 

Music this week: 

shade of hue by henryqin (Canadian)

Beauty Is Revenge by Tranie ...

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In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien respond to Jojo Siwa's comment  about being the inventor of gay pop with an exploration of gay pop. They also dive into the news of a AI Boyfriend from Grindr and other top news of the week. 

 

Music this week: 

Culture Club - Karma Chameleon

Pet Shop Boys - Go West

Tegan and Sara - Closer (Canadian)

MIKA - Lollipop

Olly Alexander - Dizzy

Mad Tsai - stacy's brother

 

 

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In this weeks program Luke and Sebastien discuss the biggest news of the week. This includes a historic motion from the UN Human Rights Council on Intersex people. They also discuss a recent academic study on pronouns on resumes, risk compensation on PREP and much more. 

 

Music this week: 

Drake Jensen - Talk Me Down (Canadian)

Orville Peck & Willie Nelson - Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other

K.D Lang -  Big Bo...

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April 1, 2024 59 mins

In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the resurgence of Mpox in Canada and the impact that Grindr which celebrates its 15th anniversary has had on gay culture. 

 

Music this week: 

Run Wild by Becky Prokova (Canadian)

Fireworks by Mya Luv (Canadian)

With Me by Julia Dales (Canadian)

So Many Asking by Jake Nicoll (Canadian)

Dare To Hope by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)

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In this weeks program in response to an extensive investigation by Rolling Stone into the drag queen Shangela, Luke and Sebastien being safe and the influence of queer celebrity. They also discuss the top GLBT news of the week. 

 

Music this week:

Just Don't Care by Kue Varo (Canadian)

Nicotine Hallelujah by Päter (Canadian)

Europapa by Joost Klein 

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This weeks show delves into the alarming increase of hate crimes in Canada, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. This show features interviews with Warren Silver from Stats Canada, who shares staggering statistics and the nuances behind them, and Hazel Woodruff from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, who discusses grassroots defense strategies and the power of community resilience. Through their expert analysis and heartfelt stories,...

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March 10, 2024 59 mins

In this weeks episode we cover the recent record breaking payback by Toronto Pride of over $500,000 to the Canadian Government after their federal grant controversy. To walk us through it is Assistant Professor Tom Hooper. Also this week the big news from Canada, Greece and Ghana. 

Music this week:

Perfection by Once A Tree (Canadian)

Everything's Good (Right Now) by Don River (Canadian) 

This Moment by Cedar Roots (Canadian)

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In this weeks episode we are joined by Kevin of Stroked Ego in Ottawa, as we discuss the struggle of running a business in the gay village. We are also joined by Mariah Darling the Education Coordinator at Chroma as they prepare to present at a national conference on creating temporary queer spaces. 

 

Music this week: 

Hunting Buffalo by Norine Braun (Canadian)

Follow the Call by KWIAT (Canadian)

Loneliness (Radio Edit) by The Pet...

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This episode of CanQueer dives into the critical shifts in HIV testing and funding in Canada, featuring insights from CATIE and the Canadian AIDS Society. We explore the impact of federal funding ending for HIV self-testing kits and the broader implications for health access. Additionally, we discuss the queer community's resilience in small towns, focusing on the debate around public expressions of queerness and local responses. 

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February 19, 2024 58 mins

In this weeks show we discuss the latest news, including the crackdown in Russian on glbt representations. 

 

Music this week: 

 Fever Dreams by Julia Dales (Canadian)

Ladybird, What's Wrong? by Avi C. Engel (Canadian)

Flowers by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)

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February 12, 2024 49 mins

In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the idea of gay dates for Valentines day, before moving onto discussing big Canadian gay news. This includes the new Executive Director at Pride PEI, a referendum on a flag in Alberta and more. 

Music this week:

The High by Backyard Betties (Canadian)

Took The Dog For A Long Walk by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)

Quest Before by Norine Braun (Canadian)

 

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February 5, 2024 58 mins

In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien interview an academic looking into Bisexual leaders in businesses. They also discuss the news from Toronto of Toronto Pride paying back money to the government and the proposed regulations out of Alberta for trans teens. 

Music this week: 

 Wasn't Easy by Becky Prokova (Canadian)

Someone's Knocking by me:she (Canadian)

Bebop by A.Trozzo (Canadian)

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January 22, 2024 59 mins

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the lawsuit against Madonna for starting her show late, the guilty plea by the Club Q killer, and a special interview with Reverend Cheri Di Novo about queer folks of faith. 

Music this week: 

Weathervane by Clara Cloud (Canadian)

Living in Love by Jess Rae (Canadian)

Too Much by Waveform Mountain (Canadian)

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In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien dive into queer electro-clash, and discuss the top news of the week. Including Vancouver and Edmonton's bid for the gay games, a controversy at Northern Peace Pride, and Barry Manalow at a Bathhouse. 

 

Music: 

Skin & Leather by The Hidden Cameras (Canadian)

KEROSENE by Crystal Castles (Canadian)

Boys Wanna Be Her by Peaches (Canadian)

Sisters in the Struggle by Lesbians on Ecstasy (Canadia...

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In this episode we feature a discussion with Jordan Sullivan, the SOGIECE/CP Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator at CBRC. We discuss where Canada stands two years after criminalizing conversion therapy. We also discuss the Ontario Superior Court case on the term Groomer, and other top news of the week. 

 

Music this week:

she by magenta (Canadian)

January [Clean] by Noah Malcolm (Canadian) 

Black Starr Planet by BiG SiS...

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December 28, 2023 59 mins

In this annual tradition Luke quizzes Sebastien and guests Jess, Heather and Alex on the biggest gay news of the past year. 

 

Music: 

Padum Padum by Kylie Minogue

Jericho by Ineko

Salt and Vinegar by Lights (Canadian)

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In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the recent announcement by the province of Quebec to pour millions into supporting the queer community in Quebec, they also discuss the surprising findings in the Year in Review from Por*Hub.

 

Music this week:

Beyond The Stars by the The Shoegaze Project (Canadian)

I Saw Me by Victrix (Canadian)

Spring by miufly (Canadian)

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In this week's episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news such as 18+ Rating for My Little Pony in Russia, flag hate crimes in Iowa and Luke conducts an interview with the CEO of CGLCC, Canada's 2SLGBTQ Chamber of Commerce about supplier diversity and entrepreneurship. 

 

Music This week: 

OKAY by Tae Fannie (Canadian)

Cruise Control by IAMREBELWILL (Canadian)

Toxic by Mali Leona (Canadian)

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December 7, 2023 59 mins

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the latest news, and are joined by CATIE's Science and Medicine Editor, Sean Hosein to discuss the latest picture of HIV prevention and care in Canada

 

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November 27, 2023 59 mins

In this episode of CanQueer Luke interviews Francesco MacAllister-Caruso author of  History isn’t repeating itself on LGBTQ rights. That is concerning. They discuss the current political state of trans rights in Canada. Luke and Sebastien also discuss gay bars and the Roman Empire. 

 

Music this week: 

Jane Birkin - Mika

C etait Salement Romantique by Coeur De Pirate (Canadian)

Feel Like Home by Roxanne Bruneau (Canadian)

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