I'm Feeling Queer Today!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Season 2! In our first episode, we explore transmasculine lesbian expressions through fashion, breaking out of patriarchal expectations of queer women, plus our “Queer Crushes” segment and a piece of original writing from a non-binary poet. Hosted by Lily Mueller (they/she/he) and Claire Florence (she/her). Part 1 of 2⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS: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 About this episode01:04 Welcome from hosts Lily & Claire01:35 Exploring identity through creativity03:01 Segment by Alex Masse: Queer Fashion (in history, flagging, hanky codes and more)⚠️ segment mentions “flagging” as a tool to indicate sexual interest & preferences04:24 Personal style as self expression06:42 Current personal flagging tools10:02 "Proving" one's queerness11:53 Queer Youth Animated: Logan’s Story 14:02 Takeaways from Logan, 16 year old wisdom14:58 Queer Crushes segment: Alex Masse17:40 Advice for caregivers of young queer people19:24 “To be queer is to feel” a poem by Eric Eubank📝 RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES:We want to hear from you! Send a voice note to our online voice message box → I’m Feeling Queer Today! Speakpipe - http://speakpipe.com/ifqtWatch:Logan [1:58] Queer Youth Animated S1E8Terms to know:What is “rainbow capitalism?”What is “misogyny?”What is “internalized misogyny?”What is “internalized sexism?”Many more show notes, resources, links on our site→ http://thefutureperfectproject.org/podcast 🚨 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 Claire Florence, Trudy Poux, Frankie Gunn and Lily Mueller. Special thanks to podcast producers and special guests, Eric Eubank and Alex Masse. Logan's story is produced by Julie Novak and scored by Thomas Varner as part of FPP’s original series, Queer Youth Animated, available on YT. Our theme song was composed and performed by Alex Masse and produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music composed by Alex Massey and Epidemic Sound. Episode mixing and mastering by Julie Novak with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky.

In this bonus episode, Siena Popiel and Sarah Jones-Popiel from the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast join us to talk politics. Hosted by Samuel Smalls Jr. and Trudy Poux, this episode covers our upcoming presidential election in the United States, how political views are shaped by our identity, and feelings that can come up around voting. CONTENT AND WARNINGS:⚠️Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. ⚠️🇺🇸Additionally, expect to hear discussions of current events (including the U.S’s 2024 presidential election) and brief mentions of racism, xenophobia, transphobia, sexism, abortion rights, immigrant rights, and climate change, throughout this segment. 00:00 Meet today’s hosts: Sam (he/they/she) & Trudy (they/them)00:37 Meet Siena (they/them) and Sarah (she/her) from the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast01:40-03:27 ⚠️Discussions of parental grief & other responses to coming out. 03:34 Has your relationship changed at all through hosting a podcast together?07:11 Experiences of past presidential elections11:00 Has identity affected how you view politics? Has it become more personal for you both?13:45 Is there anything that you feel young or undecided voters should have in mind?14:15-18:05 ⚠️Mentions of genocide perpetrated against Palestine.18:33 Is there anything you’d like to say to straight parents/caregivers?20:37 Get your voice heard - register to vote!21:35 Credits 21:56 Remembering Julie NovakRESOURCES:Like what you heard today? Learn more about Siena, Sarah, and the Queer Kid, Straight Mom podcast at queerkidstraightmom.com,or give them a listen wherever you podcastGet your voice heard! Register to vote in the United States of America by heading to vote.gov. Check usa.gov/who-can-vote for information on your eligibility. Season two of I’m Feeling Queer Today is coming soon! Follow us on your favorite podcast streaming services, or on our social media for updates. After Julie’s passing, some of her coworkers at Radio Kingston, as well as her friends, and loved ones gathered to record a tribute to Julie. You can listen to it at radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/no-one-like/episodes/no-one-like-julie-the-julie-novak-tribute-show CREDITS: I’m Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY, Kingston, NY.This bonus episode of I’m Feeling Queer Today was hosted by Sam Smalls and Trudy Poux.Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Celeste Lecesne, and Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Kiko Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I’m Feeling Queer Today theme was performed and composed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Episode mixing and mastering by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. 🩷 We are remembering our executive producer and mentor, Julie Novak, who passed away on the last day of August, 2024, after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Julie, we miss you so much. Your legacy will live on in all of us in every episode of this podcast. We’re feeling extra queer today and every day, because of you. We love you.