Queer Resistance: From Exile to Stage

On this episode we:Spoke with Vadim, who escaped Russia and is currently living in Kazakhstan. He describes the conditions for queer folk who currently reside in Russia, why he absolutely had to flee his country of origin and how we can help those left behind.Spoke with Dr Yves Rees, about publishing as a form of resistance; including within the queer community. They will be part of a panel discussing resistance through publishing at theFootscray West Writers Fest at 2pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.Joining us as a studio guest was Sunny Youngsmith, to reflect on being a drag king (and thing), the joys of receiving and responding to hecklers and their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show ‘Cabin Pressure’, at the Motley Wherehaus, from 23rd March to 5th April at 6:15pm; bookings via

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This episode was published on Mar 22, 2026.

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