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Episode 41 | The George at 40

Season 2, Ep. 41
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With geosexuality and discussions of holiday destinations, Emily Bradley and Ally Ryan are back in the studio to discuss all things queer. 


Veda, the infamous drag queen and HIV activist, joins the show to tell us all about The George turning 40 and their activism for HIV. We get all the details from the famous club's early days, from the pre-wig era to the expansion of the building. 


The podcasting duo also discuss trans doctors and politicians, and we get a deep dive into butch sports prodigies from early France.

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