Queer Up with Lily & Melody

In this episode we do a fit check for our napalm era, as Holly Amareta joins us to discuss the barely-subtextual queerness of KPop Demon Hunters. Is KPop Demon Hunters a trans allegory? Is Jinu transfem or transmasc? Are all trans people demons? And which HUNTR/X members are Lily, Melody, and Holly respectively? It's our longest episode yet, and this is what it sounds like.CW: Discussions of transphobia, gender dysphoria, forced outing, conversion therapy, intolerant parental figures, depression, misogynyFind Holly on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/onmehols/) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/onmehols.bsky.social)Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgeryBuy Melody's poetry collection: https://melodyhaze.itch.io/human-heart-explosion

It's time for our only-slightly-delayed Queer in Review! As we did last year, we run down some of the queer media we enjoyed and discovered in 2025.Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgeryTheatre:"4000 Days" by Peter Quilter, directed by Charly Sommers"No Apologies" by Emma FranklandFilms:The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)Claire of the Moon (1992)The People's Joker (2022)Books:"This Is How You Lose The Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone"It's Not Unusual by A History of Lesbian and Gay Britain in the Twentieth Centure" by Alkarim Jivani"The Sisters of Dorley" series by Alyson Greaves"Good Trans News" by Jen Ives"Mercedes/Jennifer" by Nicole LewittGames:"Highway Blossoms" by Studio Élan"A Nightmare's Trip" by Cafe Empty"Dungeons and Lesbians" by Noeybodys"Old Skies" by Wadjet Eye"Proximate" by Cain MaddoxManga:"Love Thy Neighbour" by Willow"Show Me Your Bust" by Team Gaji"Herb Shop Unnie" by Pobae"With a Letter of Resignation in my Pocket" by Yuni"Asumi-chan is Interested in Lesbian Brothels" by Itsuki KuroMusic:Blondshell - If You Ask For A PictureJeangu Macrooy - Young, Awkward, and LonelyLambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs OutDie Spitz - Something to ConsumeBabe Haven - NuisanceMorbid Cunt - Life is PainEzra Furman - Goodbye Small HeadCMAT - Euro-countryUnderscores - WallsocketAleksiah - Punch Drunk LoveGarbage - Self TitledYou can listen to the complete Queer in Review playlist here:TidalYoutube

We're back! Kinda! To celebrate that we're once again able to record, we had a quick talk about some episodes we decided not to make, and why. CW: Discussions of transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racismMusic by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery

The heavens over Berlin is beautiful, but they could definitely stand to contain more gays. This time, we discuss Wim Wenders' classic Wings of Desire (as well as its sequel and American remake), why its themes still resonate today, and why it's kinda weird that it's so very straight. It's set in Berlin, for crying out loud! CW: Discussions of suicide, depression, child death, fascism, substance abuse, homophobiaMusic by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

In this episode, we discuss the ableist dystopia of Gattaca, where perfection is everything and the scope of what counts as acceptable human variation is narrowing. What place does such a world have for queerness? CW: Discussions of ableism, suicide, homophobia, transphobia, misogynyMusic by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/References:Masculinity, Masquerade, and Genetic Impersonation: Gattaca's Queer Visions by Jacqueline StaceyThe Disablist Nature of Desiring Perfection in Gattaca by Dom EvansThe Adversity in “Gattaca”: Vincent Freeman’s Struggle and Triumph Over Genetic Determinism by John Jimenez

Your Name is a film about the first ever cis T4T relationship, and we are joined once again by Raptor to talk about it. It's an incredible film that touches on gender, grief, human connections, and the value of fighting for your happiness. We also talk about body swap stories in general and the value of kissing your bros. Oh, and we also have a new theme song!CW: Discussions of death, natural disasters, gender dysphoriaMusic by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/References:5 Centimeters Per Your Name by RaptorTrans Allegories in Film: 'Your Name' (2016) by Atreyo PalitYour Name | Kimi no Na wa: Interpreting Progress in Gender and Rule-breaking by ATMA & FunomenaYour Name And The Message Of Hope It Gives Transgender People by Jade KingI’ll Remember Your Name—Will You? by Tsunderin