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But We Loved
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About this Podcast:
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 intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history. And in the process, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.
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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 intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history.
What has But We Loved covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Author of "The Best Little Boy in the World" on Gay Loneliness" (5 March 2025, 30 minutes), "The New Health Crisis for Gay Men: Crystal Meth" (26 February 2025, 45 minutes), and "Raising Half a Billion Dollars to Fight AIDS" (19 February 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does But We Loved publish?
But We Loved publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 40 episodes.
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Feb 26, 202545 minMark S. King is in recovery for a Crystal Meth addiction that almost destroyed his life. Gay men are 4x more likely to use Crystal Meth than straight men. Mark reflects on what was at the root of his addiction and how...
Episode #38
Raising Half a Billion Dollars to Fight AIDS
Feb 19, 202541 minTom Viola stepped down in December 2024, after leading Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 36 years. His fundraising has helped save countless lives. He reminisces on what it was like to live through the grief and...
Episode #37
An Oral History of the AIDS Crisis
Feb 12, 202542 minIn this recap of our season's coverage of AIDS, we weave together the different voices of our guests — and their memories — of surviving the AIDS Crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Episode #36
Gay Rights Activism in the 60s & 70s
Feb 5, 202533 minMartha Shelley was one of the architects of the mid 20th century gay rights movement. She recalls the issues she fought against back then — and explains why they're so relevant today. See Privacy Policy at...
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Episode #35
Planning the Very First Gay Pride March
Jan 29, 202541 minEllen Broidy proposed and helped lead the very first Pride March in 1970 in NYC. She reflects back on what inspired the march, what its original goals were, and whether she believes those goals have been achieved. See...
Jan 22, 202536 minKen Lustbader is a historic preservationist and co-director of the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project — which has identified nearly 500 historically queer sites in New York. He reflects on how becoming a historian was...
Jan 15, 202533 minBill Glenn is the author of I Came Here Seeking a Person. A Vital Story of Grace; One Gay Man's Spiritual Journey . In the 70s, he trained to be a Catholic priest, but left the seminary at 29. But just as he left, his...
Jan 8, 202536 minRichard Burns has been a pillar of the American LGBTQ+ rights movement. He helped organize the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979. Later, he became the executive director of the NYC...
Dec 18, 202436 minIn the 80s and 90s, Derek Hodel was the executive director of the New York Buyer's Club — also known as the People with AIDS Health Group. When life saving AIDS drugs in America were too expensive or not approved yet...
Dec 11, 202439 minGreg Louganis is often considered the greatest diver of all time. But his sports journey was intertwined with his deep desire to be loved by his parents. He relives the moment when his HIV status, sexual orientation...
Episode #28
The Founding of GLAAD
Nov 27, 202436 minJewelle Gomez co-founded GLAAD, the premier queer media watchdog organization, in 1985. She realized early that media was a tool that could prevent homophobia — or perpetuate it. She recounts why GLAAD was founded and...
- Nov 20, 202437 min
Patrik Ian-Polk is the creator of Noah's Arc, the first scripted TV show to center Black gay men. The show defied stereotypes and developed a cult following in the 2000s. He discusses the superheroes in his own life...
Nov 13, 202444 minPeter Staley was one of the most prominent members of the AIDS activism group ACT-UP. He is largely credited as one of the pioneers responsible for the creation of life-saving AIDS drugs. He recounts the most harrowing...
Nov 6, 202440 minThis episode contains frank discussion on suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. In 1998, Celeste Lecesne co-founded the...
Oct 30, 202434 minSusan Stryker is a historian who unearthed the story of Compton's Cafeteria, the first known full-scale queer riot against police harassment in American history. She describes the events of the riot and how her...
Episode #23
Voguing Goes Global
Oct 23, 202441 minLuis Camacho Xtravaganza was one of the ballroom dancers who choreographed Madonna's music video for "Vogue." It took voguing from the underground to the mainstream. He relives this complicated time — the rush of...
Episode #22
The History of Ballroom Culture
Oct 16, 202438 minRayceen Pendarvis is an elder in the House of Pendavis. Rayceen recounts the beginnings of ballroom, how it exploded in the early 90s thanks to Madonna and “Paris is Burning,” and how, simultaneously, it began...
Episode #21
When Gay People Die, How Are We Remembered?
Oct 9, 202439 minLarry Colton was profoundly impacted by the AIDS crisis in San Francisco. He reflects on the most difficult loss he endured and what he legacy he was left with. Vote for us to win our first Signal Award here ! For "Best...
Episode #20
Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
Oct 2, 202436 minExperts say 20-30% of the LGBTQ community abuses substances. Donald Flowers Jr. is a gay man who was addicted to alcohol, cocaine, crystal meth, and sex. He reflects on his struggles with addiction and his journey to...
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