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  • 8. Much Ado About Nothing

    25:04||Season 2, Ep. 8
    In our second bonus episode of Season 2, we’re sitting down with the creatives behind the Mount Holyoke College (MHC) production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. IFQT! producer, host, and the MHC Much Ado About Nothing Assistant Director, Lily Mueller (they/she/he), leads us in a roundtable discussion with this uniquely queer, trans, and neurodiverse cast, crew, and creative team. In this episode, you’ll hear these artists talk about their experiences working on this production, queering the arts, the importance of theater, and some of their visions for a perfect future. As Talia Pott, the production’s director, says, “We can use our voices as young people and our gifts as artists…to share our voice and our humanity out into the world…We are here and we’re not going to go anywhere.” THE MUCH ADO ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTSTalia Pott (she/they) Director Izzy Messina (they/he) Beatrice Charlie Watts (she/they) Dogberry, Don John, and UrsulaLily Mueller (they/she/he) Assistant Director ⚠️Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️TIME STAMPS:1:21 Introducing the roundtable3:34 Brief synopsis of Much Ado About Nothing 5:30 On queering a "heterosexual" play7:08 Don John is queer-coded9:19 Transmasc Beatrice11:00 The power of theater & experiences being in a mostly trans+neurodiverse cast & crew14:50 Experiences as a queer neurodiverse actor15:54 Costuming flowers17:49 Future theater dreams, w/ unlimited resources 20:55 Lily about their first-time directing experience22:06 Julie Novak tribute📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:MHC Much Ado About Nothing on IG: https://www.instagram.com/muchadomhc/For more about the roundtable participants and other links visit our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-8🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York.

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  • 7. IFQT FEED SWAP: The Bi Pod – All Things Bisexual

    54:36||Season 2, Ep. 7
    Periodically, the crew at I'm Feeling Queer Today! will share episodes from like-minded podcasts that they love. IFQT! producer and host, Claire Florence, presents today’s feed swap with The Bi Pod: a podcast on all things bisexual, hosted by Evan Chelsee (they/them) and Christina Brown (she/her). In this episode of The Bipod, “Am I Queer Enough?,” you’ll hear from non-binary artist and writer, Flo Godineau (they/them). 🎧 ABOUT THE EPISODE: "Am I Queer Enough" [originally aired Feb 8, 2024]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.Learn more about The Bi Pod: https://thebipod.com/Subscribe to The Bi Pod: https://pod.link/1549505970Follow The Bi Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebipod/Support The Bi Pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebipod⚠️Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️TIME STAMPS:01:45 Intro3:36 Welcome to The Bipod4:30 Introducing Bipod guest Flo5:58 Flo’s queer identity bi story7:07 Smallville12:00 Feeling “not queer enough?”17:44 Performing queerness24:04 Not feeling bisexual enough, aro-ace spectrum35:00 Dating vs romantic relationship38:00 On being nonbinary44:45 Bisexuality as an internal experience 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York.
  • 6. Right Where You Are

    33:34||Season 2, Ep. 6
    Our sixth and final episode of Season 2 explores what queerness can look like across the country: from a transmasculine artist and activist in Nashville, to a queer curriculum advocate in Massachusetts, and even folks from the trans community in rural Pennsylvania. Plus, a conversation with a young queer person in South Carolina who has spent most of their life living on the road. Hosted by Zorian Edwards (he/they) and Trudy Poux (they/them).⚠️CONTENT WARNINGS:Mention of assassination and violence against Black peopleMentions of anti-trans bills and rhetoricPlease note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project⏱️TIME STAMPS:0:00 Evan, 17: Finding community0:46 Meet the hosts: Zorian & Trudy1:45 Fiona, curriculum changes, CT7:40 Zorian highschool activism, PA8:15 Zorian and Neo (they/them) PA15:12 PA updates since this convo18:00 Moving south18:42 Introducing Evan of Memphis, TN20:34 Getting politically involved in TN22:24 Host reflections23:00 Jaye,16 living on the road28:10 Host reflections28:51 “From Here to Now” poem by Evan31:44 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe32:00 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We've compiled a long list of show notes, resources related to this episode. See below for a sneak peek of the list. For full show notes, resources, links→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-6Anti-trans bill trackers.The U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOUTMemphis - Memphis, TNUplift LGBTQ+ Outreach Center - Spartanburg, GAWe want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqt🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Trudy Poux and Zorian Edwards, with special thanks to guests Lily, Evan, Fiona, Neo, and Jaye. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse & Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.
  • 5. Disability and Neuroqueerness

    30:25||Season 2, Ep. 5
    Our fifth episode of Season 2 is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ authenticity! You’ll hear from a neurodivergent poet, scholar Dr. Joy Ellison on the history of queer disabled folks, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and a hopeful declaration of neurodivergent life. Plus, one queer youth tells the story of their coming out and what it’s like to navigate daily life as a conjoined twin. Hosted by Alex Masse (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he).⚠️CONTENT WARNINGS:Anti-trans languageDiscussions of violence against transgender, gender nonconforming, and queer peopleDiscussions of enslavement in the U.SDiscussions of lynching and violence against Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colorDiscussions of ableist rhetoricPlease note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project⏱️TIME STAMPS:0:05 Kodi: “A Letter to Queer Youth in the Future”1:31 Meet Alex & Lily3:42 Queer Youth Animated: Nestie’s story6:00 Hosts discuss Nestie's segment 7:03 Dr. Joy Ellison on “Trans histories in the midwest”13:10 Dr. Joy Ellison on building coalitions14:19 Intersection of disabilities and queer studies18:16 Optimistic hope for the world to come24:30 Queer Crushes: Lily26:55 Original piece written & scored by Alex Masse28:28🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe28:52 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We've compiled a fascinating list of show notes, resources related to this episode. See below for a sneak peek of the list. For the full list of links visit→ Learn more about the work of Dr. Joy Michael Ellison!What is “ableism?” What is “transmedicalism?”What is a “TERF?”What is “eugenics?”We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtFor show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-5🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Alex Masse and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to Dr. Joy Ellison for their interview and to Kodi and Nestie for sharing their original work. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.
  • 4. Transgressing the Binary (Part 2) - Transmasc Roundtable

    17:58||Season 2, Ep. 4
    Welcome to the Transmasc Roundtable, featuring IFQT producers, Ari, Wallace, Lily, and Frankie. In this episode, these queer young people discuss what the trans masculine experience means to them. Plus, original poetry from a trans writer about finding home. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 2 of 2.⚠️Content warnings:Mentions of scars.Mentions of drowning. Brief discussion of eating disorders. Discussion of beauty standards. Discussion of gender dysphoria. Mention of microaggressions. Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️TIME STAMPS:0:06 “Home at Last”, by Stellan Knowles3:33 Defining transmasc4:00 IFQT! Transmasc Roundtable   5:27 Are the labels “femme and masc” reductive?   9:02 How has your trans-ness been affected by the beauty standard?   11:21 “You would be so pretty if you JUST…”16:14 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe16:30 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtLearn more about:What does “transmasc” mean?What is “autism?”What is “white supremacy?”What does it mean to be “able-bodied?” What are “microaggressions?”What is “gender dysphoria?”For show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-4🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Eric Eubank and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to guest Stellan Knowles and to roundtable participants Ari, Wallace, Lily, and Frankie. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional thanks to the IFQT! production team Alex Masse, Claire Florence, Trudy Poux, Zorian Edwards, Sam Smalls, and Soniamiya Blanco.
  • 3. Transgressing the Binary (Part 1)

    23:46||Season 2, Ep. 3
    In our third episode of Season 2, we are transgressing the binary through original poetry, another “Queer Crushes” segment, and Sailor Moon. Plus, meet a queer transfemme witch who “identifies as a threat.” Featuring original music by a queer artist who left the Mormon church and is “choosing the right” to be their full, authentic self. Hosted by Eric Eubank (they/them) and Lily Mueller (they/she/he). Part 1 of 2.⚠️Use of the word “bitchin.” Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️TIME STAMPS:00:01 Original poem “Baby Gay” by Parker01:47 Meet the hosts2:37 Eric & Lily discuss transgressing the binary and expectations 4:00 Parker on what “transgressing the binary” means to them6:55 Queer Youth Animated: Fletcher’s Story 9:50 Host takeaways from Fletcher10:34 Queer Crush segment: Ari14:00 Parker: Nonbinary representation in media via Sailor Moon17:18 Host takeaways on Parker’s segment19:08 “CTR” - original song by Katelyn Handy21:14 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe21:56 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtMentioned resources:Fletcher on QYAListen to "CTR"MANY more show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-3 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Eric Eubank and Lily Mueller, Wallace and Parker. Fletcher's story is produced by Julie Novak and scored by Truth Bachman as part of FPP’s original series, Queer Youth Animated, available on YT. The song “CTR” is written and performed by Katelyn Handy, produced and mixed by Bryn Bliska and mastered by Piper Payne. The song is featured on the album Not What You Pictured, released by Future Perfect Records in 2022. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Masse and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.
  • 2. Expressing Queerness (Part 2) w/ matteline devries-dilling of Lite Brite Neon

    12:45||Season 2, Ep. 2
    In part 2 of “Expressing Queerness,” we sit down with trans artist and business owner matteline devries-dilling (they/she) of Lite Brite Neon. matteline shares what it’s like to be a queer business owner and how they infuse queerness into their neon shop through a “non-binary business model.” Hosted by Trudy Poux (they/them) and Frankie Gunn (they/them). Part 2 of 2⚠️Please note that some resources may contain triggering content and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of, or the definitions used by, The Future Perfect Project. ⏱️ TIME STAMPS:00:05 Introducing matteline and Lite Brite Neon00:52 How matteline began working with neon as a medium02:00 On queering business models05:20 Reclaiming censored histories as queer artists07:07 Connecting to ancestral wisdom and life experiences07:30 How nature reflects community + queerness + art 09:49 Artist as vessel10:58 🎙️Online voice message box at speakpipe11:19 Crisis resources📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box →http://speakpipe.com/ifqtMentioned:Lite Brite Neon StudioTerms to know:What is “capitalism?”Learn more about:Who was Felix Gonzalez-Torres? Who was Hafez? The Gift: Poems by Hafiz [sic,] the Great Sufi Master Underground (Mycelium) NetworksMore show notes, resources, links on our site→ https://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast#s2episode-2 🚨 CRISIS RESOURCES:If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+ specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386🫶 CREDITS:IFQT! is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, New York. This episode was produced by Frankie Gunn and Trudy Poux. Special thanks to matteline of Lite Brite Neon for joining in this episode. Lily Mueller, Alex Masse. Eric. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as FPP team members Ryan Amador, Kiko Wan, and Aliya Jamil.