In this final episode of the inaugural season of Gay Shorts, host Madeleine Cull sits down with Gay Short’s featured writer Jaimi Ryan (she/her) to discuss how clothing & presentation pose a unique challenge for newly out queers. Ryan reads her original story, Trisha.  Find Jaimi Online! Listen to Jaimi’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7awMYsFTlC24AKYItzGLMg?si=BZTUzYewTqCNH8J5TVRlpg&dl_branch=1 Follow Why Are You Like This on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethispod/?hl=en

In this episode, host Madeleine Cull discusses suppression, representation (or lack-thereof) and identity with poet Mo Bell (they/them). Bell reads their poem, Blue Body.  Find Mo Online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transforthought/?hl=en Website: www.mo-bell.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/transforthought Publication Info: “Be Still; Silent” in Loch Norse Magazine, 2015 Currently working on a memoir: “Lavender Braids”

In this episode, host Madeleine Cull (she/her) discusses the process of her queer realization while putting the pieces of the past together as well as the importance of representation with her partner, Jaimi Ryan. Cull reads her original short story, Oprah Made Me Gay.  Find Madeleine Online! Follow along on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gayshortspod/ For Podcast/Audio Editing Services: Please email me at honeysucklerproductions@gmail.com

In this episode, host Madeleine Cull discusses the struggles of growing up gay & christian in a lighthearted conversation with guest, Christine Loera (she/her). Loera reads her original script, Let’s Get This Straight.  Find Christine Online! https://www.instagram.com/misslatinafey/

In this episode, host Madeleine Cull dives into the inspiration behind Gay Short’s first guest and featured writer, Michael Woodson’s piece, Phantom. Woodson (he/him) reads his short story, Phantom.  Find Michael Online! Co-Host of Book-It Pod : https://www.bookitpod.com/ Follow Book-It on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookitpod/?hl=en

Welcome to Gay Shorts! A limited-series Pride Month podcast featuring stories + conversations from members of the LGBTQ+ community. New original stories every Tuesday of June. Hosted by Madeleine Cull.