10 – Socialising for Mental Health
03
Aug

10 – Socialising for Mental Health

Show Notes:

Clint and Oddy welcome an extra special guest host, Queer Perth founder and podcast producer, Scott, for the final episode of season 1. They compare stories about Sperm Donation and everyone claims to have 'Super Swimmers'.

Oddy and Clint chat to Rahul and Kayla from Activate Mental Health who answer your mental health questions and discuss how they’re helping the queer community.

Queer Perth with Oddy and Clint – Shining a light on LGBTQIA+ community groups, events and what’s happening in Boorloo. Proudly recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk Noongar People, who’s elders we pay our respect to – past and present.

Quote: “Our volunteers, they're such a lovely bunch and they're all really really friendly. And are more than happy to talk to you before, or at the event or after to help with those nerves.” Kayla Clemson, Volunteer Manager, Activate Mental Health

09 – Whole Lotta Love
20
Jul

09 – Whole Lotta Love

Show Notes:

Oddy and Clint have a chat about kink and then get thirsty with Thomas, Andy & Steven, aka the Perth Throuple. They answer your community questions about polyamory, jealousy and who sleeps in the middle.

Queer Perth with Oddy and Clint – Shining a light on LGBTQIA+ community groups, events and what’s happening in Boorloo. Proudly recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk Noongar People, who’s elders we pay our respect to – past, present and emerging.

Quote: “It's never really two against one – it's mostly one person losing his shit and the others trying to console that person or sometimes you have to be the mediator. It's sometimes weird and wild – but that's normal for any relationship.” Spoken by Thomas, Perth Throuple: Andy, Thomas & Steven

08 – Creating New Queer Stories
06
Jul

08 – Creating New Queer Stories

Show Notes:

Oddy and Clint chat about queer storylines in some current tv shows and then continue their conversation about body image. Clint shares their perspective.

The guest this episode is Ryan Steed from This n That: South Side Queers who talks about the upcoming "Creating New Queer Stories" Workshop and all things fabulous Freo.

Finally Clint and Oddy answer your community question about ways of meeting people for a same sex relationship as a bi aro ace person.

Queer Perth with Oddy and Clint – Shining a light on LGBTQIA+ community groups, events and what’s happening in Boorloo. Proudly recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk Noongar People, who’s elders we pay our respect to – past, present and emerging.

We’d also like to acknowledge that it’s NAIDOC Week, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, the First Nations people of Australia.

Queer Perth Podcast Cover featuring Ryan Steed, Organiser, Creating New Queer Stories Quote: "Creative writing... helps me figure out what I really think and to explore deep questions for myself, to create new worlds and have fun while I'm doing it.”

07 – A big ol’ gay Barn Dance
22
Jun

07 – A big ol’ gay Barn Dance

Show Notes:

Oddy and Clint talk about Rebel Wilson’s coming out and discuss their own experiences.

The guest this episode is Adrian Tilby from Vic Park Pride who tells us what to expect for the upcoming Barn Dance. They also answer your community question about ways to improve diversity and inclusion in schools.

Barn Dance Perth:

Quote: “It was like walking onto this big gay western musical set, it was really surreal and unique and everyone was happy...” Adrian Tilby, Organiser of the annual Barn Dance Perth

06 – Punk, Emo and Y2K
09
Jun

06 – Punk, Emo and Y2K

Show Notes:

Clint and Oddy debrief about the recent LGBTI Professionals event and talk about International Pride Month and corporate rainbow washing. They also discuss how you can tell if someone is into you or not not.

Our hosts have a delightful conversation with special guest, the organiser of Cherry Bomb and As If Party, Georgia Sassenfeld and talk Y2K, emo and punk. Georgia sticks around to help answer one of your questions about which suburbs are good to live in and that are close to the queer community.

Georgia Sassenfeld: instagram.com/georgiasassenfeld

Cherry Bomb: instagram.com/cherrybombperth

As If Party: instagram.com/as.if.party

05 – Ten years of drag with Fay Rocious
25
May

05 – Ten years of drag with Fay Rocious

Show Notes:

In this episode, Clint and Oddy catch up after Clint's covid break and talk about what it means to be a "side".

Oddy has a chat with the winner of 5 (not 4!) Proud Awards, legendary local drag queen, Fay Rocious. They talk about the diverse and changing Perth drag scene over the past ten years, what it's like to perform for RuPaul and a hens night in Rockingham.

Finally, Oddy and Clint answer one of your questions about how to know if you're non-binary.

Article: What's is a Side?

Fay Rocious: instagram.com/fayrocious

Episode 5 Quote – "It's the biggest show in Court Hotel history in terms of cast, budget and crazyness..." Fay Rocious

04 – PrEP, STIs and M Clinic
11
May

04 – PrEP, STIs and M Clinic

Show Notes:

In this episode, Oddy tells you about a fun little event he went to that involves butts and then gets vulnerable and talks about body issues.

M Clinic Coordinator Tyron Atter joins in to talk STIs, workshops and Backyard Survivor!

Your community questions include queer venues, feeling anxious about sex and how to come out to a religious family.

M Clinic: www.mclinic.org.au

The Rock Wallabies: facebook.com/rockwallabies
Backyard Survivor: youtube.com/c/backyardsurvivor

“STIs... they're really just like catching a cold. You wouldn’t be really rude if someone gave you a cold...” Tyrone Atter, Clinic Coordinator, M Clinic

Quote: “The range of sports & community groups are such a huge positive for Perth.” Tyrone Atter, Clinic Coordinator, M Clinic

03 – Who has time to be Poly?
27
Apr

03 – Who has time to be Poly?

Show Notes:

In this episode, Oddy and Clint talk about navigating flaky people and highlight some upcoming events.

Clint interviews Perth Holistic Counselling Director, Sarah Newbold who also answers some of your questions including one about time management in poly relationships.

Oddy and Clint answer a Community Question about sifting through all the couples for that illusive monogamous gay. Something they can relate to!

Perth Holistic Counselling: perthholisticcounselling.com.au

Sarah Newbold smiling next to her quote, “Sometimes giving our best also means saying no, and understanding what our own boundaries are.”

02 – Actively seeking diversity
13
Apr

02 – Actively seeking diversity

Show Notes:

Queer Perth with Oddy and Clint – Shining a light on LGBTQIA+ community groups, events and what’s happening in Boorloo. Proudly recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk Noongar People, who’s elders we pay our respect to – past, present and emerging.

In this episode, Oddy and Clint get their geek on with Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘Dr Strange’. They also talk about gender pronouns and Clint reveals why they go by ‘they/he’.

Oddy interviews Lexi Goff, President of the Western Swifts Badminton Club and they discuss actively seeking diversity. Lexi stays to answer some community questions about resources for trans people in Perth.

Oddy and Clint finish up by answering your questions including one about unwelcome advances and things to do on a first date.

Article: What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?

Western Swifts Badminton Club
Website: westernswifts.com.au
Socials: instagram.com/westernswifts facebook.com/westernswifts

Resources: TransFolk of WA, Freedom Centre, Rainbow Community House

01 – Plenty to do in Perth
30
Mar

01 – Plenty to do in Perth

Show Notes:

Oh yay, it's the very first episode of Queer Perth with Oddy and Clint!

Shining a light on LGBTQIA+ community groups, events and what’s happening in Boorloo.

Proudly recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk Noongar People, who’s elders we pay our respect to – past, present and emerging.

In this episode Oddy and Clint introduce themselves and tell a few stories about how they met. The Hot Topic is about how Covid has actually resulted in some positives for the LGBTQIA+ community in Perth and they answer a Community Question from a mum, wanting to help her daughter get out there more.