"Liberation is Not Something That's Completed, It's an Ongoing Project," Matt Baume on the Import...

Matt Baume, a Seattle-based writer, podcaster, and video-maker joins Andrew in the ITBR. Matt gears his content towards LGBTQ+ culture, geeks, and all things strange and wonderful! Matt is the creative genius behind the podcast The Sewers of Paris (https://www.mattbaume.com/sewers-summary) and his over 220,000 subscriber YouTube channel (   / @mattbaume  ) ! Matt was nominated for the GLAAD award for journalism and recognized by the New York Times as “thoughtful and thorough… informative and funny.” 



Matt reveals the inspiration for his 2015 book, “Defining Marriage: Voices from a Forty-Year Label of Love.” Before marriage equality was enacted, Matt heard a plethora of stories from couples hoping for the day they can legally marry in the United States. Matt was inspired, and combined testimonials over the course of a few decades into a book, sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ couples. 



Andrew asks Matt about today’s advocacy climate and whether or not the same energy that was used to fight for marriage equality exists today for transgender rights. Where are all the celebrities and public figures who advocated for  marriage equality when it comes to transgender activism?



Matt reveals why LGBTQ+ TV, Film, and Pop Culture truly speaks to him! Matt describes how media entertainment and culture was always a part of him. He finds media important in order to advance the “human project” and gain a better understanding of each other’s experiences, whether you’re a fan of “Modern Family” or “Queer as Folk.”  Make sure you listen to Matt interview Andrew, on his podcast The Sewers of Paris, where Andrew opens up about how his musical theater career intersects with his academic one!



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Check out Matt’s personal website! https://www.mattbaume.com/sewers-summary



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