Happy new year! This month, the NQO podcast presents a conversation with Patrick Marano. Patrick is a youtuber, former radio personality, perennial porn star and Canadian, and he chats with ALove about bath house culture, how older millenial men had to learn about their sexualities and the cruising pitfalls that discovery process can leave behind.

Visit PatrickMarano.com to get into his prolific catalogue, and follow him on social media if you like what you heard here!

Welcome to your first special NQO delivery. The NQO podcast is a forum for NQO to share conversations with people who we want to hear from. This first episode is the inaugural episode of Felicia Rose’s Orifice Hours where she talks to other sex workers about the bit-showing biz.

This episode features Willow Raven, a fellow sex worker and friend. They chat about how Willow made porn into her job, their favorite unique clients and which Power Ranger Willow is supposed to be at work sometimes.

Make sure to peruse Willow’s wares at WIllowRaven.ca.

And, if you’re somehow not following Felicia everywhere, visit her Linktree and subscribe to some of its fruit.

***Follow the upcoming podcast Cool*Eros on IG @coolerosnyc for the full release and much more coming soon!***

Welcome to a riveting episode of "Cool*Eros"! In this electrifying installment, we dive deep into the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ+ experiences with the University of New Mexico professor, Luis Esparza.

Buckle up as we embark on an eye-opening journey through the intersection of race, culture, and sexual identity. Professor Esparza serves as our guide, unraveling the intricate realities faced by Latinx individuals in the United States and queer communities across Latin America.

From the bustling streets of The United States' urban centers, the tranquil landscapes of Southern Mexico's rural villages, and the current empowering actions taking place in Brazil, we uncover the often overlooked struggles and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals. Professor Esparza's firsthand accounts illuminate the challenges of navigating identity in conservative environments and the resilience of communities forging their own paths to acceptance.

But our exploration doesn't stop there. We delve into the dynamic world of Joteria Studies, where academia meets activism in the field of Chicanx studies. Professor Esparza shares insights into the groundbreaking work being done to amplify queer voices and challenge traditional narratives.

And what discussion on LGBTQ+ experiences would be complete without a reflection on media representation? Join us as we dissect the portrayal of queerness in the Spanish-speaking world, from groundbreaking triumphs to persistent stereotypes.

So, whether you're a seasoned activist or simply curious about the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ life, tune in to this electrifying episode of "Cool*Eros" and prepare to be inspired.

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¡Bienvenidos a un episodio fascinante de "Cool*Eros"! En esta emocionante entrega, nos sumergimos en el vibrante tapiz de experiencias LGBTQ+ de la mano del estimado profesor de la Universidad de Nuevo México, Luis Esparza.

Prepárense mientras nos embarcamos en un viaje revelador a través de la intersección de raza, cultura e identidad sexual. El profe ejerce como nuestro guía, desentrañando las complejas realidades enfrentadas por individuos Latinx en los Estados Unidos y comunidades queer en América Latina.

Desde las bulliciosas calles de los centros urbanos de Estados Unidos, los apacibles paisajes de los pueblos rurales del sur de México, hasta las actuales acciones empoderadoras que tienen lugar en Brasil, descubrimos las luchas y triunfos a menudo pasados por alto de las personas LGBTQ+. Los relatos del profesor Esparza iluminan los desafíos de navegar la identidad en entornos conservadores y la resiliencia de comunidades que forjan sus propios caminos hacia la aceptación.

Pero nuestra exploración no termina ahí. Nos adentramos en el dinámico mundo de los estudios de Jotería, donde la academia se encuentra con el activismo en el campo de los estudios Chicanx. El profesor Esparza comparte ideas sobre el trabajo innovador que se está llevando a cabo para amplificar las voces de distintas comunidades sexodiversas y desafiar narrativas tradicionales.

Y ¿qué platica sobre experiencias LGBTQ+ estaría completa sin una reflexión sobre la representación mediática? Únete a nosotros mientras analizamos la representación de la diversidad sexual en el mundo de habla hispana, desde triunfos innovadores hasta estereotipos persistentes.

Así que, ya seas un activista experimentado o simplemente tengas curiosidad sobre el rico tapiz de la vida LGBTQ+, sintoniza este electrizante episodio de "Cool*Eros" y prepárate para sentirte inspirado.