Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives
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Episodes: 26
Description
Jake Shears celebrates the anthems that have dominated dancefloors and shaped queer lives. Throughout the history of popular music, queer artists have made huge contributions - often at great expense and risk to themselves personally and professionally. This podcast shines a spotlight on those who trailblazed paths towards self expression. Join Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears and his guests as he unearths these important stories song by song.
Executive Producer: Alice Williams, Producer: Debbie Kilbride, Research: Mark Wood and Luke Wheatley
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'Queen' by Perfume Genius
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The B-52s (with Kate Pierson)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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‘My Lady of Mercy' by The Last Dinner Party
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter Part 2
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter Part 1
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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'Statue In The Square' by Kae Tempest
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford Part 2
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford Part 1
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood - with Holly Johnson
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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’It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys with Neil Tennant
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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‘Midnight Radio’ from Hedwig and the Angry Inch with John Cameron Mitchell
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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'Free Yourself' by Jessie Ware
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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'Explode' by Big Freedia
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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'Glacier' by John Grant
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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'Standing In The Way of Control' by Gossip - with Beth Ditto
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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'Fast Slow Disco' by St Vincent
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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'Going To A Town' by Rufus Wainwright
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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'1950' by King Princess
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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‘King’ by Years and Years with Olly Alexander
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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'Fuck The Pain Away' by Peaches
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure with Andy Bell
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real’ by Sylvester with Jeanie Tracy
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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'I Do This All The Time' by Self Esteem
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives - Coming Soon!
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Jan 22, 2024 |