Issues of gender identity, same-sex attraction, queerness and related discussions of societal norms are a major recurring topic.
The gendered and sexualized dimensions of remade LA beaches, including body culture, are explored as well as marginalization of LGBTQ+ beach communities.
Saint Laurent's androgynous, gender-bending designs and Lagerfeld and Saint Laurent's sexuality are examined through a historical lens.
Alex's perspective as a non-binary individual and her involvement in the LGBTQ+ community are touched upon, particularly in relation to personal freedom and societal constraints.
Discussions of Dionysus' gender non-conformity and how his cult created space for expressions of queerness outside patriarchal heteronormativity.
The episode examines Byron's explorations of gender fluidity, eroticism, and cultural relativism regarding sexual practices.
Discussions around Aaron McKinney's closeted bisexuality, Shepard's experiences as a gay man, and representations of LGBTQ people in media at the time are featured.
Broader discussions of gender roles, sexuality, and norms in ancient Greek society are intertwined with the analysis of the mythological source material.
The podcast episodes provided touch on a wide range of topics related to gender and sexuality, including LGBTQ+ rights and representation, societal attitudes towards sexuality, personal experiences and narratives, historical and mythological perspectives, and the intersection of gender, sexuality, and broader social and political issues.
These discussions explore the nuances, complexities, and controversies surrounding gender and sexuality, highlighting how they shape individual and collective experiences, influence cultural norms and institutions, and are often at the center of ongoing societal debates and transformations.
The episodes delve into topics such as transgender identity and rights ('The One Body Problem'), the clash between religious and scientific perspectives on gender ('How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement'), the portrayal of same-sex relationships in Greek mythology ('Beloved Boyfriends of Greek Myth's Most Famous Heroes'), and the role of gender and sexuality in shaping personal relationships and communities ('The One Who Taught Glennon Friendship: Alex Hedison').