Queer as Fact

Four Melbourne-based queer history nerds walk into a podcast booth, and the result is 185 episodes spanning every continent and several millennia. Queer as Fact examines historical figures, mythological characters, films, and literary works through a queer lens, and the geographic and temporal range is genuinely wild. One episode covers Irish mythology and Cu Chulainn; the next might analyze Korean cinema or theorize about Otzi the Iceman's love life. The group dynamic between hosts Alice, Eli, Jasmine, and Irene keeps things lively. They bring genuine snark, humor, and advocacy to their discussions while maintaining rigorous source evaluation -- a combination that's harder to pull off than it sounds. Episodes run anywhere from 46 minutes to over two hours, so bring snacks for the longer ones. The show updates bimonthly and has been consistently producing since its launch. Listeners love the thoroughness. The 4.8-star rating from 525 reviews puts it among the highest-rated queer history shows around. The hosts include comprehensive trigger warnings, which is a thoughtful touch given some of the darker historical material they cover. They also run a Patreon with merch and bonus content. If you've ever wanted to learn about queer people across every possible historical context, from ancient civilizations to 20th century literature, this Australian crew has you covered.