Ep 159 – Side A – Under The Leather

Ep 159 – Side A – Under The Leather

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities February 14, 2024 Duration: 56:45

Newly sashed Laird Leatherman 2024 Jay joins us to talk about the dust settling on his competition night. We talk about our formative leather experiences, opening our community up to more diverse communities, and leading with kindness in the community.

Jay reflects on his exceptional stage presentation including milk and hotdogs, Madonna, and money!

A massive shout out to the four other competitors, Alex, Angelo, JJ, and Sir Z who all put themselves forward.

We extended out chat after the boradcast, so be sure to dial in to the Sextras (Side B) of this episode!

Find Jay at @jockbox on instagram or pop down for a chat to him and fellow sash bearer Joel at Eagle Leather

The Laird Hotel and Laird Leatherman histroy can be found at https://www.lairdhotel.com/laird_leatherman.php 

Find more about the Rainbow Railroad and the Australian Queer Archives

This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukit-Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung Peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Find other JOY podcasts at joy.org.au


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