From RuPaul to Bowie: Our favourite gay media – Panel special for LGBT history month

The Bunker

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News, Politics, Society & Culture, Government

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🗓️ 1 March 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and The Bunker is celebrating with a special two-part panel on the queer media that shaped us. From groundbreaking films and cult classics to the books and pop icons that defined generations, we’re exploring the stories that not only influenced queer identity but also shaped how the LGBTQ+ community is seen by the world. Natasha Devon is joined by author and activist Paul Burston and comedian Sharon Wanjohi to dive into the media that defined queer experiences, challenged norms, and sometimes • Buy Paul Burston’s We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story here. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Presented by Natasha Devon. Written and produced by Liam Tait. Audio editors: Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:25.1	Welcome back to the bunker panel.
1:27.9	If you joined us yesterday, you'll know we spent time diving into queer history,
1:32.6	celebrating the unsung queer heroes, calling out the villains.
1:36.7	But the conversation isn't over.
1:38.4	Today we're exploring the power of media,
1:41.3	from coded queer themes in classic novels,
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