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Lesbian and gay podcasts aggressively promote LGBT visibility
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Many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community criticize mainstream gay publications for what they consider a lack of content that promotes the true diversity present in the LGBT community. Some of these critics decided to launch their own visibility projects to ensure that all segments of the LGBT community receive the recognition they deserve.
Podcasting has become one of the most popular online visibility projects in the LGBT community. A quick Google search will result in hundreds of podcasts produced for the LGBT community. Here's a list of podcasts Twitter users believe have earned space on everyone's PDA:
The Puff and Sip Show features a Black lesbian couple who entertains and engages their listeners with discussions on every subject they can possibly fit into a single podcast series.
Girl Meets Girl is a podcast hosted by Hawaiian lesbian couple Siena and Toast. The couple regularly addresses issues like nature, pets, spirituality and music.
A Shanty No Lemon is a podcast that regularly discusses life, love, sex, technology, computers, politics and pop culture - from both a straight and gay perspective.
The Savage Love Podcast features sex advice from controversial columnist Dan Savage. Listeners learn about both the love life and sex life of gay men and straight men. Occassionally, the show will feature discussions on women's sexuality.
Homo Bi is a podcast geared towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons of color.
SistersTalk Radio is a podcast that highlights the diverse segments of the LGBT community featuring celebrity interviews with comedians, actors, authors, reality tv stars, musicians, activists, bloggers and video bloggers.
Closet Talk is a podcast hosted by gay activist and blogger Jay Morris. Jay addresses coming out issues, equality and the new gay civil rights movement.
Lucky Bitch Radio with Wanda Wisdom is a podcast that features Minneapolis drag queen entertainer Wanda Wisdom. You name it, she talks about it.
Feast of Fun is a daily gay podcast on news, trends and celebrity gossip.
Sabrina Talk is a podcast hosted by a self-described "overweight, midwestern 31 year old self-identified transgendered person." Sabrina addresses various issues in the LGBTQ community.
Transponder is a podcast for anyone who is considering gender transition and anyone who supports transgender people.
John Selig Outspoken is a podcast hosted by gay activist, writer, and photojournalist, John Selig.
Mia on Top is an erotica podcast hosted by Mia Martina. Mia discusses sex, sexuality and BDSM.
PozIAm is an internet radio show that shares real stories from real people living with HIV/AIDS. The show is hosted by HIV/AIDS activist and Project Runway star Jack Mackenroth in addition to Robert Breining and Jeromy Dunn.
