March Update: Cheers to You

Hello friends! 

Whewwww, what a long decade the last few weeks have felt like. I hope you're all healthy and well and keeping safe -- between the coronavirus and endless election angst it's an absolutely bonkers time we seem to be living through right now. But (and it's a big but) we have each other to get through it all -- whether at a safe six-foot distance in person, or keeping each other company online.

Here's what your support makes possible this month:

• Culture Cruise! All backers get early ad-free access to Culture Cruise videos, taking a deep dive on queer content in the entertainment we love. Following up on last year's videos about Frasier, the last two Culture Cruises have focused on Cheers -- particularly Harvey Fierstein's role in smashing through some TV barriers on the show.
• The Sewers of Paris! Each week on the podcast, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past -- books, movies, music, shows, and more -- and answers the question: how did it change your life? Recent highlights include Dan Steadman, sharing the story of how he was mentored by a man who turned out to be a murderer (!); Lee Gambin reflecting on Australian cinema and the delights of classic horror; and Scott Shoemaker's youthful rock'n'roll indiscretions.
• Livestreams! Come say hello, share your recommendations for stuff to watch, and make friends in the chat! I love getting your entertainment suggestions & can't wait to talk about all of the queer entertainment that’s lighting up your life. Our next livestreams are on Saturday March 14 at 10am Pacific, and Saturday March 28 at 10 Pacific. Click the bell here to get a reminder when we go live. 
• Cozy Pants! A podcast for Patreon backers at $4/month and up! Join me and my partner James for a fun affectionate chat about the cultural comforts that are lighting up our lives. 
• Weekly Debrief! Get caught up on the latest LGBTQ news, how it affects you, and actions you can take! Weekly Debrief is your quick roundup of everything you need to know about what's happening with queer people in the world, and how you can help.

Oh and BTW if you like LGBTQ podcasts you may enjoy my other project, Queens of Adventure, a comedy-adventure podcast that stars drag queens playing Dungeons & Dragons. We just launched a second podcast called Queens of Adventure: Legends that features one-shot stories, stand-alone adventures, and live show recordings, so that's a great place to dive in!

Thanks again for backing so many video, audio, and livestream projects. I couldn't make any of it without you! With all the weirdness and uncertainty in our lives these days, I'm just so grateful to you all for helping to make the Internet just a little bit gayer.

Matt