Youth In Control Podcast
1) Studying Tips and Coming out to Grandparents
Sam talks through all things study – such as how to overcome massive workloads and deal with big problems, while Leon tells of how he came out to his grandparents and what that entailed.
2) Bisexual Representation in media and The Velvet Goldmine Movie
Lauren delves into the representation of Bisexual characters in media such as games, and how it may be problematic while Will talks about one of his favorite all time movies – the velvet goldmin...Show More
3) Experiences with homophobia during school and volunteer discussion
The Lovely Lauren discusses their experience with the more subtle forms of homophobia and queerphobia during their high school years, and Shiralee interviews Sam about their volunteer experiences and ...Show More
4) Asexual representation, Gatekeeping and Intersectionality
The wonderful Will interviews their friend who is doing a Thesis on Asexuality representation in youth literature, and Sam delves into the general LGBTI+ meanings of Gatekeeping and Intersectionality,...Show More
5) IDAHOBIT special with Minus 18 and Glenn Eira Youth Services
It’s IDAHOBIT! To celebrate this awesome day we got together with Minus 18 and Glenn Eira youth services to talk about things ranging from school pride groups, to facing discrimination, to how a...Show More
6) Gay Tropes & Queer 101
Lauren discusses writers who try to avoid LGBTQIA+ tropes in their work. Also, Sam gifts us with another round of Queer 101 where they clarify some common trans and non-binary terminology.
7) The Arts, but make it GAY
Here, Shiralee talks about two of her favourite LGBT artists; Frida Kahlo and Keith Haring. Also, Will dismantles some straight country music which is yee and most definitely HAW!!
8) Awkward times & what you should know about COVID-19
Embarrassing moments.. have you had any? WELL the ‘Youth In Control’ team have had their fair share. Lauren decided it was time for a shakedown so you get to hear the latest goss on what t...Show More
9) Perfect Places & Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode, Leon talks about the idea of home and how this can be influenced when you have cultural roots outside the country in which you live. Also, Shiralee and Sam talk about mental health aw...Show More
10) Queer 101, Gen Z on LGBTIQA+ & Youth News
In our latest podcast, Shiralee educates us in Queer 101, Leon interviews his 11 year old brother Andre on what he knows and thinks about the LGBTIQA+ community and Sam brings us all the latest youth ...Show More