

Queer Collective Podcast
Queer Collective
The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own polyamorous journey and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGBTQ+ life, we cover it all with a unique blend of casual conversation and deep journalism.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 29min
Conversion Therapy is Worse Than You Think... But There's Hope
It's official Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada after Bill C-4 cleared both the house of commons & the senate. This is the liberals 3rd attempt to pass this bill....so you may be wondering, what changed?? join us this week as we breakdown what happened , the history of conversion therapy & as always our thoughts and personal experiences.
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Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective
CONTACT US
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/
Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/
Email: queer.collective.to@gmail.com
Karbon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_karbon/
Emily:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emgiosk/

Dec 2, 2021 • 35min
Why You Should Worry About The Metaverse
The Zuck is at it again. Changing the company name from facebook to Meta is quite suspicious no? Why is everyone starting to talk about the metaverse? and who is benefitting from it? In my experience, certainly a lot of dudes worldwide. It's time for more women and queer folk to start taking action into this new and undiscovered territory. Enjoy!

Nov 18, 2021 • 16min
The History of The Word "Queer"
So if "Queer" originally meant ODD, STRANGE & WEIRD, why the heck do we like to use it? This week on the podcast Karbon & Emily take you back in history to the origins of the word "Queer" & how it came to be an inclusive umbrella term for a wide variety of people across a spectrum of sexual orientations & gender identities. Enjoy!
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Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/queercollective
CONTACT US
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queer.collective/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queer.collective.to/
Website: https://www.queercollectiveto.com/
Email: queer.collective.to@gmail.com
Karbon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_karbon/
Emily:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emgiosk/

Nov 11, 2021 • 22min
If Every Athlete Came Out As Gay...
What should you never say when someone comes out to you? This week on the podcast Karbon & Emily chat about the internets reactions to celebrities and athletes coming out. Is there a right and wrong way to react & who benefits from their public coming out? All this and more in this weeks episode, enjoy!

Oct 28, 2021 • 36min
Dave Chapelle Transgender Controversy | Is Gender Really a Fact?
Comedian Dave Chappelle faces backlash over the transgender jokes he made in his most recent Netflix special, ‘The Closer.’ He is facing online hate comments, outrage and about 100 Netflix employees protesting outside Netflix's headquarters. But is the reaction warranted? Emily and Karbon discuss it on this week's podcast. Tune in and enjoy!

Oct 14, 2021 • 18min
Does Networking Actually Matter? (What they don't tell you)
What's the best way to get your feet through the right doors and living out your passion? Networking is a popular strategy but does it really work? How important is it? And how do you know if you're doing it right? This week Emily and Karbon give you all their best do's and don'ts of networking. Enjoy!

Oct 7, 2021 • 22min
Staying in Touch with Family: Why is it so Hard?
Is it okay to be bad at keeping in touch? It doesn’t feel okay. It feels shitty. Every time we forget to call someone it feels like a choice, like we've prioritized something else that's more important to us than the people we care about. Except scrolling our phones definitely is not more important than calling our grandparents.... so why don't we prioritize it?

Sep 30, 2021 • 32min
3 Tips to Confidently Deal With Any Conflict
Knowing how to deal with tough situations isn't easy. That's why Karbon and Emily have put together 3 tips to help you deal with any conflict you face in your life going forward. Losing your cool during times of conflict has happened to us all at one point or another, but learning to approach it in a new way can help you diffuse a situation before it escalates . Enjoy!

Sep 23, 2021 • 22min
The Fight for Gay Marriage: Do We Even Want It?
Choosing not to get married is often seen as protest against the misogyny of traditional marriage. So why did the queer community fight so hard for it? Join us this week as Karbon and Emily unravel the history behind same sex marriage and why it is important for the LGBTQ2S+ community. Enjoy!

Sep 9, 2021 • 38min
Vote With Pride: What the Canadian Federal Election Means For The Queer Community
We all know that it's easy to talk a good game and deliver nothing. So what's different about this election? Who is just serving lip service and who actually has a meaningful plan? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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Links!
MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE HERE: https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx
Find out more about the green party: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/209-front-burner/episode/15850663-infighting-allegations-of-racism-plague-green-party
Find out more about each parties platform on Climate:
The Green Majority Podcast ranks each parties platform on Climate: http://www.greenmajority.ca/the-podcast/2021/9/9/ranking-election-platforms-cop26-amp-the-future-of-energy-779
CBC Front burner podcast where the major parties stand on climate: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/where-the-major-parties-stand-on-climate-change/id1439621628?i=1000534544591