Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past

Destiny (she/they) runs Closeted History with a clear mission: making queer and trans stories that society suppressed or hid more accessible for everyone. The show focuses on narratives that got written out of mainstream history -- the people, events, and cultural moments that textbooks chose to ignore or couldn't acknowledge in their time. The format varies from episode to episode, which keeps things from getting stale. Sometimes it's a solo deep dive into a historical topic like the Harlem Renaissance's queer dimensions. Other times it's interviews with educators, therapists, and creators. There are even movie and documentary reviews mixed in, always connecting back to the broader project of uncovering suppressed history. Twenty-three episodes released biweekly, with a Patreon community offering early access and ad-free versions. The 4.4-star rating from 47 reviews reflects a show that's still growing into its potential. The research is solid and the perspective is genuine, even if the production sometimes has that indie podcast feel. Closeted History works best as a companion to some of the bigger shows in the space -- it fills in gaps and highlights stories that even dedicated queer history podcasts sometimes overlook. The host's enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious, and the active engagement across multiple platforms shows a creator who genuinely cares about building a community around this work.