46: Out & About pt.1: Never Married

Mar 27, 2024

The podcast explores famous potentially gay historical figures, including Kings of England & America's first gay president. It dives into the evolution of 'coming out' in LGBTQ+ history, challenges of exploring sexuality, and Harvey Milk's impact. The hosts touch on bisexuality in historical figures, erasure of queer identities, and societal views on relationships. They discuss representation in media, depression's evolutionary benefits, and plans for future episodes.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Casual Conversations and Daily Reflections

01:32 • 15min

Unexpected Night Out in a Gay Bar

16:29 • 3min

Exploring Gay History: Evolution of Coming Out

19:44 • 16min

Historical Account of Harvey Milk and LGBTQ+ Visibility

35:31 • 4min

Exploring LGBTQ+ Identities and Historical Speculations

39:08 • 22min

Exploring Home Improvement Dreams and Historical Figures' Bisexual Orientations

01:00:58 • 11min

Exploring James Buchanan's Queer Relationships and Historical Interpretation

01:12:09 • 20min

Exploration of Anecdotes and Queer History

01:32:14 • 17min

Revelations on a Cold Case and Societal Views

01:49:01 • 2min

The Impact of Social Movements on LGBT Rights in America

01:50:46 • 11min

Exploring a Hidden Relationship in a Feel-Good Documentary

02:01:52 • 2min

Exploring LGBTQ+ Representation and Identity in Media and History

02:04:00 • 16min

Exploring the Evolutionary Benefits of Depression

02:19:50 • 2min

Exploration of identity, purpose, and future plans

02:21:48 • 4min

Where did the phrase “coming out of the closet” come from? Is history gay? And if it is, why is gay history a secret? This week’s podcast episode looks at famous gay people in history. Including gay Kings of England and America’s first gay president, at least potentially. Grant and Maia also take on the controversy of learning gay history. Explore the perks of being a spinster. Before ending with a tour of modern gay history in the United States. They say he was never married, a confirmed bachelor, and famous for his dinner parties. A queer history, now out!

From weekend bar mishaps to the hidden layers of “coming out,” Grant and Maia take you on a lively ride through queer history’s best-kept secrets. They trade banter on bookstore obsessions, hyperfixation at work, and late-night escapades—then pivot to “never married” monarchs, a bachelor president, and the many ways LGBTQ+ stories slipped into the shadows. Equal parts hilarious and eye-opening, it’s a whirlwind look at how “out and about” has always meant so much more. They dig into the coded language of early gay communities, the unexpected role of spinster neighbors, and reveal how a mid-century “Lavender Scare” still echoes in today’s battles for representation. Expect comedic tangents, historical aha-moments, and fresh insight into why these hidden narratives matter.

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:21:38 Out & About

00:34:03 Royals Rumors

00:45:10 The Only Bachelor President

01:00:00 Lavender Scare & Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

01:14:45 A Search for Gay History

01:28:00 Wrapping It Up

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