Queer Kid, Straight Mom

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Podcast by Sarah Jones-Popiel and Siena Popiel

Queer Kid, Straight Mom

What is queer coding? How about queer baiting? And why is it okay to say queer now - it was an insult when I was a kid! Finding common ground with kids as a parent is tough enough without a new and specific vocabulary - but a willingness to learn about these terms and issues is one of the best ways a straight parent can support an LGBTQ+ kid. We hope that listening in as we discuss these topics can help you - whether you're parent or child, straight or not - strike up your own discussions at home. And if you're a kid who's not quite able to talk about these things at home yet, we hope we can make you feel loved and supported by welcoming you into our conversations.
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Latest episodes

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15 September 2026

"Get to Work, Do the Work, Keep Moving": A Conversation with Montana State Rep. Katie Fire Thunder

We are thrilled to welcome Montana State House Representative Katie Fire Thunder to the show to talk about her work, her election campaign, what drives her, and why we shouldn't lose hope.

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31 August 2026

A Conversation with Sonido Reyes

We are so excited to welcome award-winning, best-selling author Sonido Reyes to the show! Sonido writes fiction celebrating queer and Mexican stories, and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC writers, artists, and creators. We chat about writing, family, neurodivergence, and Sonido's exciting new book, To Our Untamed Core, coming out this fall!

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04 August 2026

But Make it Gay: The Musical Theater Edition

Keeping it light today: one of our favorite games!

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20 July 2026

More Than Your Heart on the Line: Trans Youth and Dating

As trans teens navigate the world of dating, one question looms large: when should you tell a person you're romantically interested in that you're trans? Along with the normal teenage fears of rejection, coming out as trans can carry a safety risk, as well. We break down the issue into topics of honesty, consent, and compatibility.

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06 July 2026

The Love Island Bromance

Yes, we watch Love Island, USA... and we have thoughts about Zach and Bryce, reality TV, homophobia, and what this all says about our society.

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23 June 2026

Love is Love... But It's Not Always the Cure

As Olivia Rodrigo says, you can still be sad as a girl (or anyone else) in love. While romances suggest that true love conquers all, mental illness doesn't play by the same rules. We think it's important to recognize that the most perfect relationship can't conquer depression and anxiety - and no one should feel guilty or burdensome about not overcoming these conditions.

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