The Pride Guide

Join queer hosts and queer guests as they explore the various complexities and intricacies of LGBTQ+ life. From making LGBTQ+ friends, to surviving the holidays, to the intimacy questions you've been too afraid to ask, no topic is off limits for The Pride Guide.

S3E4: Don't Say Gay, Dogwhistling, and Rhetoric

Caleb presents a breakdown of the recent "Don't Say Gay" House Bill 616 in Ohio, as well as a check-in on how the 2022 Republican Primaries with JD Vance and Josh Mandel are going.

04-30
24:14

S3E5: Bye Friends <3

Caleb reflects on the history of The Pride Guide and some impactful moments in the show in this series finale.

05-28
38:27

S3E3: Intersectionality and Houselessness with Nicki Blade and Cara Guidaitis

Caleb talks to Cara and Nicki of Frontline Services about intersectionality, houselessness, and finding love through the postal service

03-25
01:03:06

S3E2: Let's Talk About Texas

Caleb discusses the situation in Texas and the implications that it has for Ohio politics

02-25
23:59

S3E1: HIV Criminalization Acts

Caleb hosts a solo episode with a critical analysis of the HIV Felonious Assault laws in Ohio, how to understand them, and how to change them.

01-28
24:27

S2E15: Sexpectations

As the third-best sex therapist that has been on The Pride Guide, Caleb takes a deep dive into sexual narratives affecting the queer community in this spicy season finale.

12-03
24:40

S2E12: Politics is for (Queer) Power

Caleb hosts a solo episode discussing how to transition from political hobbyism to building meaningful queer political power. Sources:https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/09/10/ohio-sen-candidate-j-d-vance-tries-and-fails-to-troll-lgbtq-community/https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/02/23/hilliard-school-board/https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/06/22/maple-heights-votes-final-time/https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/07/19/columbus-adds-protections/https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/06/14/hilliard-protections/https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/06/01/small-village-big-step/Most of this episode is a queer interpretation of the ideas in Politics is for Power: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Politics-Is-for-Power/Eitan-Hersh/9781982116798

11-12
27:46

S2E11: Colors+ Youth Center w/ Lisa and Kristen Pepera

Lisa and Kristen Pepera, founders of Colors+ Youth Counseling Center, join us to discuss queer mental health, creating Colors+, and finding identity through D&D

11-06
29:20

S2E10: Ace and Aro Alliance w/ Dr. Dorian Rhea Debussy

Dorian Rhea Debussy joins us to discuss what building meaningful diversity in institutions looks like, their career journey, and the forming of Ace and Aro Alliance

10-29
52:03

S2E9: Bitchy Vegan Homo (pt. 2)

Dave Huffman (aka Bitchy Vegan Homo) joins us to discuss influences, going vegan, and... German Schlager music?

10-22
30:49

S2E8: Bitchy Vegan Homo Pt. 1

Dave Huffman (aka Bitchy Vegan Homo) joins us to talk queer entrepreneurship and the best damn brownies in Ohio!

10-17
29:33

S2E2: Ken pt 2 -The Schneckening

Part 2 of our Ken Schneck Special! Join as we discuss the cancellation and revitalization of Cleveland Pride, Ken's ideal first date, and his lifetime of adventures.

09-03
33:08

S2E1: The Ken Schneckisode (pt 1)

This week I talked to Ken Scheck on all things activism, theories of change, LGBTQ+ history in Ohio, This Show Is So Gay, and being a "rabble-rouser". Ken and I had a LOT to talk about, so I split this episode into 2 parts, the second of which will be out next week!

08-27
35:16

Ep 3: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Joe Biden and LGBTQ+

In this episode, Caleb talks to Zach McCune from Equitas Health about the Biden Administration and its relation to LGBTQ+ rights. They also talk about getting involved in local politics, the rainbow wave, and archaic laws that need changed ASAP.

03-05
44:00

Ep 2: How do I survive the holidays?

Caleb talks to Dr. Bruce Menapace and Dr. Elliott Ingersoll about surviving the holidays, queer spirituality, and some touching personal stories about families becoming accepting of LGBTQ+ identities. You can reach us with comments, questions, or suggestions at lgbtq@csuohio.edu. 

12-18
35:29

S2E14: Inclusivity and Empowerment w/ Dr. Reyes-Rodriguez

Dr.  Ángel Reyes-Rodríguez joins us to discuss inclusivity, empowerment, being an LGBTQ+ Puerto Rican in academia, and the worst Wikipedia grammar mistakes.

11-26
32:09

S2E13: A Queer Therapist's Guide to Surviving the Holidays

Caleb hosts another solo episode providing a five-point plan for making it through even the most uncomfortable holiday dynamics.

11-19
21:55

S2E7: Internalized Stigma w/ Matt Lachman

Queer sex therapist Matt Lachman joins us to discuss internalized stigma, overcoming queer mental health struggles, and what queer content he's currently reading! 

10-08
40:13

S2E6: Meet Kara Tellaisha (pt. 2)

In part 2 of our Kara Tellaisha deep-dive, we talk queer pop-culture, Cleveland's hidden gems, and standout travel experiences. Most importantly, though, we answer the question: Could Kara lead a crime syndicate in another life?

10-01
38:13

S2E5: Meet Kara Tellaisha!

The director of LGBTQ+ Student Services at Cleveland State University, Kara Tellaisha, joins us for a special edition of The Pride Guide! We talk about the differences between bisexuality and pansexuality, existing as a queer person in the professional world, and building LGBTQ+ inclusivity on-campus.

09-24
26:56

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