
Life of Bi
Are we living in a bisexual renaissance? From Ancient China to TikTok, writers, hosts and ex-gfs Mary & Ell explore what it really means to be a modern bisexual. “I still regretfully shag men... I guess that’s what bi is” - anon
Written, created and hosted by Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Sound design, music and production by Tom Foskett-Barnes. Episodes 1-8 research by Eve Brandon, Robin Craig, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. Episodes 1-8 produced by Ellie Keel. Graphic design by Madison Coby
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ep 28: queers for palestine
explicitOn November 9th, The Telegraph published an opinion piece by writer Brendan O'Neill titled, 'Queers for Palestine must have a death wish'. In today's episode, Ell and Mary answer: no we don't. Palestinian liberation is a queer issue. Here's why. Support alQaws for for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society: http://alqaws.org/support-us OXSID interview with Dr Sa'ed Atshan: https://soundcloud.com/oxsidorg/a-discussion-of-queer-palestine-and-the-empire-of-critique-with-dr-saed-atshan GAY TIMES interview with Dr Atshan: https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/why-the-lgbtq-community-should-care-about-palestine/ Buy Mary's Queer Xmas cards: https://www.lifeofbi.co.uk/xmas-cards https://www.lifeofbi.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 mins
28 November Finished

Episode 27: queer dreamhouse
explicitSo yes fine, Ell and Mary are approaching thirty and they’re wondering what their lives might look like in five years time. Will they own houses? Who will they live with? Will they want babies? What does growing up look like if you don’t want a conventional life-style? Join them on a ramble through aspec perspectives, polyamorous advocacy and home-building. Enjoying Life of Bi? Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59 mins
16 October Finished

Episode 26: hedonism (tm)
explicitFresh back from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ell and Mary reflect on a wild summer of wine, sex, and theatre. But is the Edinburgh Festival really that radical; that queer; that Bacchic? Or is it another guise for the capitalist machine? Come dip your toes in some Ancient Roman nonsense, and join us for a much-needed catchup. https://www.patreon.com/lifeofbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52 mins
19 September Finished

Episode 25: queer jews - part 2 'god wrestlers'
explicitEll and Mary are back with the second part of an eye-opening two-parter on the relationship between queerness and Judaism. What began with a dumb Q - why do we have so many queer jewish friends? - evolved into an odyssey into ancient text. This episode features a remarkable conversation with Hava from Queer Yeshiva. Get involved with Queer Yeshiva here: https://www.yeshiva.lgbt/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 mins
5 July Finished

Episode 24: queer jews - part 1 'i love cheese'
In an unexpected turn of events, Ell and Mary bring you the first instalment of a rich two-parter on the relationship between queerness and Judaism. What began with a dumb Q - why do we have so many queer jewish friends? - evolved into an odyssey into ancient text... Ft. interviews with listener Yaz, Rabbi Judith Levitt and Hava of Queer Yeshiva. Support our Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-last-show-before-we-die Contact Rabbi Judith Levitt: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082709203855 Abraham & Sarah’s Tent https://facebook.com/groups/557302445794217/ Link to The Animated Haggadah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayl3HlUSe1U&t=202s&ab_channel=Chunchmeow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 mins
4 June Finished