Musical theatre has a reputation for being super queer-friendly—but does that just mean “gay-friendly,” while bi+ folks get sidelined? From Rocky Horror winks to a Cabaret nudge, bisexuality in theatre is often a punchline, a trope, or completely erased. Maybe this time, the bisexuals should take center stage.

• 🎤 Why does theatre lean so heavily on bi tropes?
• 🎭 Which musicals actually get bisexuality right?
• 🎶 How does theatre shape queer identity—and is it truly inclusive?

Plus, we celebrate our 20th episode milestone (!!!), talk about Chad’s new role in local LGBTQ+ advocacy, and Steve’s starring moment in an HIV well-being campaign.

• 🎟 How musical theatre helped us discover our queer identities
• 🎭 The Rocky Horror Picture Show problem: Bisexual freedom or tired villain trope?
• 💡 How If/Then nails bisexual storytelling without falling into clichés
• 🔄 When source material is bisexual, but adaptations erase the queerness (The Color Purple, Hamilton)
• 🎬 Rewriting musicals: What shows should have explicit bi representation?

Whether you’re a theatre nerd, a casual musical lover, or just here for the campy chaos, this episode is for you.

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Ever noticed how women’s bisexuality in pop music is either fetishised into a sexy gimmick, while bi men seem to vanish altogether? In this episode, we dive into queerbaiting, erasure, and whether the industry is genuinely celebrating bisexual identities—or just cashing in on them.

🎤 How does the music industry shape bisexual representation?

🎶 Are recording artists amplifying visibility or being controlled by industry expectations?

📢 Does queerbaiting exist in music, or is it just repackaged biphobia?

We also discuss bisexual empowerment in music, the songs that have helped us feel seen, and the unique experience of swapping pronouns in lyrics—whether to hide or flaunt bisexual identity. Plus, we break down the 2025 Grammys, possibly the queerest Grammys to date, and what it says about representation right now.

• 🎵 The Grammys, Lady Gaga’s reign, and the rise of Chappell Roan
• 🎙 How music helps shape bisexual identity & self-acceptance
• 💡 The study exposing how women’s bisexuality is framed in pop music
• 🤔 Queerbaiting or self-expression? The industry’s control over artist personas
• 🔥 Clowns’ Bisexual Awakening—punk rock’s boldest bisexual anthem

Whether you’re a karaoke professional, a music lover, or just here for the Gaga worship, this one’s for you.

• 🎵 Abracadabra – Lady Gaga (Official Video)
• 🤠 Saddle Club - Queer Line Dancing
• 🎤 Birdcage Sydney - Queer Femme Club Night
• 📰 Our latest Star Observer Column: 'Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?'
• 🏆 Chappell Roan’s Speech at the 2025 Grammys
• 📖 Study: Women’s Bisexuality in American Pop Music (2008-2018)
• 🎸 Clowns - Bisexual Awakening (Official Video)

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From bisexual tropes that refuse to die to the characters that shaped how we see ourselves, this episode is a deep dive into how Hollywood portrays bisexuality—for better or worse.

We’re asking:

• 🎭 Why is bisexual representation still such a mess?
• 📺 What actually makes a “good” bi character?
• 🎥 How has cinema influenced the way we understand our own identities?

Plus, we unpack the GLAAD Media Report and the ongoing underrepresentation of bisexuality on screen, discuss how bi tropes have personally shaped our own experiences, and revisit the Hays Code—the old Hollywood censorship rules that forced bisexuality into subtext, villainy, or outright invisibility.

Also in this episode:

• ✨ Bisexual-coded villains & messy, imperfect representation—do we need more of it?
• 🌟 Why Hollywood struggles to say the word "bisexual"
• 🎬 Netflix’s upcoming bisexual romance drama & exciting LGBTQ+ news from Thailand

Whether you’re a film buff or just a casual viewer, this one is a must-listen.

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