This episode was first shared in 2023, and here's what I had to say about it:
You know, in all of the time that we've been doing this show we've never featured a sauna... but that's about to change!
Our very first sauna is ACI, which was in San Antonio, Texas. And, showing us around is the subversive queer rapper Chris Conde. Now, Chris was a military brat, and so they moved around a lot when they were a kid. But, as a young adult they decided they wanted some stability, and so chose to settle in San Antonio.
And it was here that they let go of religion, got sober, and then came out of the closet... again (?).
Oooh, and for those who don't know, saunas, or bathhouse as they are commonly named in America, are places where people go for relaxation and... sex... let's be honest - it's mostly for sex. Anyway, they've kind of fallen out of fashion since the rise of the apps, but they were a huge part of queer (predominately male) culture for decades.
Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ Parties