Unicorn Youth

Unicorn Youth

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities Language: English Episodes: 30
Tune into Unicorn Youth for a space where young voices from across the rainbow communities take the mic. This isn't about experts talking at you; it's a raw, personal journal shared aloud, where LGBTIQ+ youth themselves navigate the topics that shape their world. You'll hear conversations that feel like hanging out with friends, covering everything from identity and relationships to pop culture, mental health, and the specific challenges and joys of growing up queer today. Produced by JOY 94.9, this podcast centers authentic stories and lived experience, offering a vital sense of connection and understanding. Each episode is a different exploration, sometimes messy, often funny, and always genuine. It’s a direct line to the heart of contemporary queer youth culture, recorded in their own words. Whether you're a young person looking for solidarity or anyone wanting to listen and learn, Unicorn Youth provides an intimate, unfiltered soundscape of what it means to be part of this generation's vibrant spectrum.
Episodes
Intersectionality! Our Final Show of 2017! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:31
The term “intersectionality,” was coined by scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in a 1989 paper, and it’s the notion that oppressions intersect to create compounded, complex experiences of discrimination. That’s hard to get around…
How Do I Know I’m Queer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:16
How are you feeling after the postal vote? Wasn’t that a full on day?! I cried a lot! Did you do anything nice to celebrate? I hope so! Where were you with the postal vote? Questions for you! What do you think of the wor…
Gender Fluidity! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
How would you describe your gender? Do you feel like your gender identity has remained the same throughout your whole life? Or do you see your gender as more of a spectrum or sliding scale that changes over time. For som…
Queer Activism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Would you call yourself an activist? Are you out there attending the rallies, signing petitions and fighting for the rights of the queer community? Have you found yourself feeling a little fried as a result of the issues…
How Do You Make Queer Friends? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
Do you remember the first time you made a queer friend? Did you work out you were queer and then start freaking out about how you were ever going to meet other queers? It’s obviously nice to have friends from all walk of…
What does it mean to be Pansexual? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
In this episode we will chat about a word that has become increasingly popular over the last few years. A word to describe a person that is attracted all genders! If you find yourself attracted to people regardless of ge…
How is the postal vote impacting the queer youth of Australia? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:42
HAPPY International Coming Out Day! International Day of The Girl! Last week we spoke all about self care strategies. As some of us are definitely feeling the impact of this postal vote shenanigan. Now that we have equip…
Self Care for Queer Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
How have you been feeling lately? Rocking the school holidays? Did you go to the Minus18 dance party last week – pretty fun! How have you been feeling emotionally? Has all the noise about the postal vote been making you…
What does it mean to be Neurodivergent? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
In this episode we discuss a word that has only really become popular in recent times – NEURODIVERSITY. What does that mean exactly? People might identify as neurodivergent when they have neurological variations that pre…
Gaybe Babies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:57
Have you ever thought it would be pretty cool to have queer parents? Or to be born into a rainbow family? I know I have. Over the last few weeks we have seen media campaigns roll out for and against marriage equality, wi…