But We Loved is a new podcast uncovering the untold stories of queer history through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders.
Those featured share their wisdom, their struggle and, most importantly, their triumph.
As a gay kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history. Now, as a journalist, he’s searching for the stories he craved when he was coming of age. Through the show, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.
Topics covered include Stonewall, gay marriage, the AIDS crisis and other areas of queer life such as sex work, coming out on YouTube and the history of Voguing.
Guests include Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the case that legalised gay marriage for all Americans, and Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History.
Host Jordan Gonsalves is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism and creator of the groundbreaking interview podcast Unshaming, speaking about But We Loved, he said: “Growing up, I thought being gay was the worst thing I could ever be. But making this show has forced me to completely unlearn that. These are amazing stories of bravery and perseverance.”
From iHeartPodcasts and the Outspoken Network, the first two episode of But We Loved are available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.
