DYKE DIVE!
Dyke Dive is a limited series podcast about the history and culture of lesbian bars and the LGBTQ+ community. The show is hosted by Dr. Marie Cartier, an expert in this field and the author of "Baby, You Are My Religion: Women, Gay Bars, and Theology Before Stonewall" and will include interviews, first-person accounts, and discussions of historical events and themes around lesbian culture.
DYKE DIVE!
Episode 8 Stepping Beyond the Frontlines with Dr. Tanya Gilbert
In this episode of DYKE DIVE, we continue our conversation with Dr. Tanya Gilbert about the legacy of lesbian bars in Chicago, their cultural significance, and how community has adapted to their decreasing numbers. The discussion also highlights how Tanya's bar, TNT Explosion, provided support for the HIV positive community . We also discuss the butch-femme dynamic and its role within the LGBTQ+ community. Listen in for another insightful discussion on the past, present, and future of lesbian bars and their impact on the community .
Chicago bars you'd wish you'd danced in:
Shades of Gray
TNT Explosion
Club Intrigue
The Dyke Dive, Last Call is a limited series podcast hosted by Dr. Marie Cartier.
Produced and Edited by Kimberly Esslinger
Web Resources
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Baby, You Are My Religion
TheHomoFiles Present
Marie Cartier Website
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