Why create an LGBTQ+ Podcast?
The goal of this podcast is to enable listeners to better understand the LGBTQ+ community, through a judgement-free platform that will discuss and debate areas of uncertainty among the audience. Queer Talk will promote healthy discussions of topics regarding the LGBTQ+ community that would otherwise seem taboo, such as sexuality, gender, romantic orientation and what life is like as a queer student in university.
Why is this important?
According to the Mental Health Foundation, members of the LGBTQ community are more likely to experience a range of mental health problems such as depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and alcohol and substance misuse. This can be attributed to a range of factors such as discrimination, isolation and homophobia.
As reported by LGBT in Britain - Hate Crime (2017), one in five LGBT people (21%) have experienced a hate crime or incident due to their sexual orientation or gender identity or both in the last 12 months. Additionally, two in five trans people (41%) have experienced a hate crime or incident because of their gender identity in the last 12 months.
Data taken from Unhealthy Attitudes (2015) and The RaRE Research Report (2015) shows that in 2015, nearly half (48%) of trans people under the age of 26 said they had attempted suicide, 30% said they had attempted suicide in the past year, while 59% of trans people under 26 said they had considered suicide as an option.
This evidence alone is proof that much of UK society is not treating the LGBTQ community with the tolerance and respect that is deserved. The best way to tackle this kind of discrimination and abuse is to educate, which is where Queer Talk comes into play.
about the blog
This student-run blog aims to provide a friendly and fun resource on the LGBTQ+ community. From exploring the LGBTQIA acronym to writing about what it's like to be a queer student living at university, we cover all types of LGBTQ+ topics. Our team of creative writers, both queer and allied, are ready to break open those stereotypes and delve into the taboo.
about the podcast
Presented by Splendid Fred Records
Splendid Fred Records is a music and spoken-word label based at the University of Winchester which actively promotes positive values and thinking for students, staff, and the wider community. Through original content and events, led by a team of artists, producers, and promoters, Splendid Fred Records aims to continually engage with new audiences and collaborators.
Splendid Fred Records launched in 2015 with the release of A List of Things I Never Did, a compilation album of original songs featuring eleven different singer/songwriters. As part of the release, there was a special ‘launch event’ which featured live performances from several of the contributing artists and attracted coverage from the written press as well as BBC South Today.
2016 saw the release of the album 'This Changes Everything: 11 Songs About Climate Change' commissioned by Joy Carter, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Winchester. The album raised money for OXFAM and WinACC and won a national Green Gown Award in 2017. In 2018, Splendid Fred Records released the Climate Change song ‘Pass it On’, in collaboration with OIKOS, and The Nottingham Business School.
Ongoing in its pursuit of innovative content, Splendid Fred has expanded its artistic reach to include spoken word, and the label now produces original performance poetry, full-cast dramatisations, and audiobooks. Associated with Splendid Fred Records is Splendid Fred Magazine, an Arts e-zine founded in 2009 featuring work from the University of Winchester’s students and staff.
Through its association with and support of Queer Talk, Splendid Fred shows its dedication towards influencing positive change in our community, both on a local and wider scale.
In Association with Spectrum​
Spectrum is the LGBTQ+ Society for The University of Winchester, providing a safe space for students of all identities! Spectrum hosts fun social events and campaigns for awareness of LGBTQ+ charities and occasions throughout the year. Their member-elected committee works carefully in partnership with the SU team to support its members in day-to-day life at university.