45 Best Queer Literature Podcasts

1. Queer Theology

For over 6 years, Brian G. Murphy and Fr. Shannon TL Kearns have shared an LGBTQ perspective on a different Bible passage each week. Most weeks, the show covers a passage from the upcoming Sunday's lectionary but also occasionally covers current event, special themes, and important events like Coming Out Day or Transgender Day of Remembrance. Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the world for the Bible, every week, queered.
queertheology.com
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2. Comic Book Queers: Legacy

The original LGBTQ comic book podcast! With a heavy skew towards The X-Men and The MCU.
universehead.com
Facebook Followers 105Twitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 260 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 63 min more » Play Get Email Contact

3. Wrote Podcast

Join Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums
wrotepodcast.com
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4. The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast

A show about queer women in history and historic literature, plus coverage of the field of sapphic historical fiction.
lesbianhistoricmotif.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 184Twitter Followers 465 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 28 min Since Sep 2020 more » Play Get Email Contact

5. Big Gay Fiction Podcast

The Big Gay Fiction Podcast is for avid readers and passionate fans of queer romance fiction. Each week we bring you exclusive author interviews, book recommendations and explore the latest in queer pop culture.
jeffandwill.com
Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 4.5K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 53 min more » Play Get Email Contact

6. Cracked Spines

Crack open a good book with two wise-cracking besties. Sarah and Cyrus are two queer English majors who use their degrees to commit crimes against literature.
crackedspines.buzzsprout.com
Twitter Followers 293 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min more » Play Get Email Contact

7. The Sapphic Book Review

Interviews with sapphic fiction authors, book reviews and discussions.
buzzsprout.com
Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 29 min more » Play Get Email Contact

8. The Vampire Journals

'Earth Break' creator Morgan Ormond and 'Shoe Bones' writer El Haney invite their friends to do a deep dive into each episode of 'The Vampire Diaries,' a supernatural teen drama on the CW from 2008 to 2016. We bring our queer perspectives, emotional processing, and knowledge of vampire lore and literature to try and answer the question: 'Is this show actually good?'
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 110Twitter Followers 354Instagram Followers 81 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 75 min more » Play Get Email Contact

9. Gays Reading

Gays who read and start a podcast - how novel! Join book lovers Brett Benner and Jason Blitman as they dive into author conversations, interviews, book talk, and all things reading, like...literally. 
gaysreading.com
Instagram Followers 752 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 46 min more » Play Get Email Contact

10. This Queer Book Saved My Life!

Fans of On Being and Los Culturistas love this indie where LGBTQ guests share the queer books that saved their lives with the authors who wrote them. Featuring Carmen Maria Machado, Alison Bechdel, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Greg Louganis, Becky Albertalli, and so many more, guests from across the rainbow tell these authors how their books helped them overcome alienation, gender dysphoria, familial homophobia, and being outed.
thisqueerbook.com
Facebook Followers 122Twitter Followers 332Instagram Followers 488 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 32 min more » Play Get Email Contact

11. No Page Unturned

In depth reviews and discussions of fantasy, sci fi and other nerdy books. We aim to feature books with BIPOC and Queer authors and protagonists.
geeklyinc.com
Twitter Followers 101 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 69 min more » Play Get Email Contact

12. Reading the Rainbow

Reading the Rainbow is hosted by the LGBTQ staff of the Dauphin County Library System in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We work with tens of thousands of books. When we come across a great queer story, we want everyone to know about it! From scifi and contemporary, to romance and YA, we'll read it all, as long as it's good and gay!
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Facebook Followers 4.2KTwitter Followers 477Instagram Followers 1.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 28 min more » Play Get Email Contact

13. Queer Readers

Queer Readers is a discord community of readers and writers. As part of its book spotlights, its moderators interview the authors or discuss the spotlight books amongst themselves.
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14. The Labrys Library

A queer literature podcast Disclaimer: we are not librarians.
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15. Queer Lit

Queer Lit is a podcast about LGBTQIA * literature and culture. In each episode, literary studies researcher Lena Mattheis talks to an expert in the field of queer studies. Topics include lesbian literature, inclusive pronouns and language, gay history, trans and non-binary novels, intersectionality and favourite queer films, series or poems. New episode every other week!
lenamattheis.wordpress.com
Facebook Followers 33Twitter Followers 627 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 35 min more » Play Get Email Contact

16. Jo's Boys: A Little Women Podcast

Jo's Boys is a podcast for little women, little men, and everyone in between! We'll be reading through 'Little Women' chapter by chapter, pulling out queer and trans threads as we go. Our guests include best-selling authors, legendary activists, and veteran Alcott scholars. Your host is Peyton Thomas, author of the award-winning novel 'Both Sides Now,' whose non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times and Vanity Fair.
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17. The Hidden Bookcase

The Hidden Bookcase is a book club podcast hosted by Morgan Greensmith and Sorren Briarwood, focusing mainly on queer genre fiction. Each month, we recommend one another a book, read each recommendation and return to discuss our thoughts.Episodes are released on alternating Mondays.
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Facebook Followers 1Twitter Followers 99Instagram Followers 188 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 39 min more » Play Get Email Contact

18. Little Gay Library

Little Gay Library is a podcast for bookish gays by literature lesbians! Join us as we get together once a month to talk about our current queer reads and important news from the book world.
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Instagram Followers 193 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 84 min more » Play Get Email Contact

19. The Big Gay Book Club

The Big Gay Book Club is a podcast for every reader out there, queer or otherwise! Every month two queer best friends, Amy and Chris, will dive into a curated selection of queer literature and give you their honest thoughts through their own unique perspectives. We will discuss the queer characters and themes present in these books, and the wonderful authors that have brought them to life.
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Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 101 min more » Play Get Email Contact

20. All Queer Here - A Podcast About LGBTQ+ Books

Two married lesbians trying to hold it together in Texas by discussing their favorite queer books as a way of creating community.
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21. We Read All the Queer Books

We're queer. We love books. Therefore, we read and review all* the queer books.*That have AFAB/nonbinary characters. And aren't too depressing. And don't have gratuitous violence.
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22. The Devil's Party

THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE!! Explore the key works of Christian literature through a queer scholarly and pop culture lens! Join award-winning writer, literature PhD, and dumpster raccoon Anthony Oliveira as they delve into these mega-influential texts and their religious and cultural afterlives without all the clutter and dogma that so often obscures their meaning - tackling Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, the Gospels of Mark and John, and now THE REVELATION OF JOHN!
redcircle.com
Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 20 min more » Play Get Email Contact

23. Hearth & Tome Book Club

A cosy book club podcast, hosted by two queer booksellers who really love talking about books! New episodes out monthly! And check us out on social media for some extra bonus content!So, traveller, come on in to our nice cosy tavern and join us by the fire...
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 7Instagram Followers 21 Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 47 min more » Play Get Email Contact

24. Disasterpiece Publishing House

A podcast showcasing the best and worst of internet literature. We've covered everything from a lost novella from the 1970s that resurfaced online, to weird fan fiction, to terrible amazon reviews about gummy bears. Your hosts are two queer creators from southern Arizona with a passion for bizarre niche content. And yes, we do dramatic readings!
disasterpiecepublishing.podbean.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 47 min more » Play Get Email Contact

25. the ADHD Queens: Read the World

A podcast where a trio of queer adhd-ers read and discuss books based in countries from around the world. As the people pleasing weirdos that we are, we cannot simply do things for our own amusements [how could we have such audacity?] So we decided to start a brand with our first project being: a podcast.We 3 'grown ups' struggle with object permanence so this project ensures our ability to not forget the other two exist! We need your support to maintain our friendship. Oh, and our love of reading!
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Facebook Followers 44Instagram Followers 57 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 40 min more » Play Get Email Contact

26. Queer Book Chat

SQN presents Queer Book Chat, a monthly podcast about Queer literature that features diverse perspectives and engaging discussions of LGBTQ books.
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27. QueerEd

Two queer educators talk about 2SLGBTQ books for the k-12 classroom and ask Is your classroom library Queered?
rayleeperkins.podbean.com
Twitter Followers 49 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 33 min more » Play Get Email Contact

28. Queer Words Podcast

Conversations with queer-identified authors about their works and lives. Subscribe now so that you don't miss the latest episodes!
queerwords.org
Facebook Followers 560Twitter Followers 184Instagram Followers 424 Frequency 1 episode / month Since Nov 2018 more » Play Get Email Contact

29. Queerness and Storytelling in India

This podcast is a platform for writers, readers, artists, and activists to discuss and document 'queer' stories in India, challenging the perception of queerness and its impact on cultural and social capital. It encourages Indian writers and publishers, particularly upper-caste Hindus, to question their cultural dominance in South Asia and studies on South Asia. The podcast is not funded by the author's institution and does not intend to be an academic engagement.
redcircle.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 55 min more » Play Get Email Contact

30. Queer Lodgings: A Tolkien Podcast

Queer Lodgings is a queer-led podcast covering all things Tolkien. Join Alicia, Grace, and Leah (and sometimes Tim), a group of fans and scholars, as we discuss Middle-earth from a lgbtq -focused, intersectional, antiracist, and non-christian perspective.
queerlodgings.com
Facebook Followers 107Twitter Followers 309 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 91 min more » Play Get Email Contact

31. The Queerly Books Podcast

Welcome to The Queerly Books Podcast, hosted by Rob Gillett! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of LGBTQ literature with conversations on queer books, LGBT authors, and the stories that shape our community. We celebrate the diversity of our experiences through interviews with LGBTQ writers, discussions on LGBT books, and in-depth analysis of LGBTQ literature. This LGBT podcast also shines a spotlight on the importance of representation and the intersection of authorship and identity. Subscribe to The Queerly Books Podcast and join us on our journey.
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Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 32.3KInstagram Followers 46.7K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 29 min more » Play Get Email Contact

32. Acatalepsis

Two friends, Sarah and Thomas, discuss Katalepsis, a serial web novel about cosmic horror and human fragility, urban fantasy and lesbian romance, set in a sleepy English university town. We discuss Katalepsis as a work of eldritch horror, queer literature, social commentary, and how we personally relate to the work.
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33. Something Queer is Happening Here

Welcome to Something Queer is Happening Here! Join two LGBTQ writers and scholars on a quest to find all the queer subtext in literature and media. Because why bury your gays when you can dig them up?
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34. A Gay, a Bi, & a Book

A queer lit podcast. Come meet Joe and Becki as they discuss all things LGBTQ books! From literature to young adult they're talking, laughing, and sniffling their way through their favorite queer reads.
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Twitter Followers 33 Frequency 10 episodes / year Avg Length 29 min more » Play Get Email Contact

35. Foreword

Welcome to Foreword, where we celebrate and explore young adult literature that reflects the diverse experiences of queer individuals. Each episode, we feature a different author, book, or collection of books that showcase a wide range of LGBTQ identities, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and asexual. We also highlight the importance of representation and visibility for LGBTQ voices in young adult literature. We hope to provide a platform for meaningful conversations about LGBTQ literature, and to foster a sense of community.
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Instagram Followers 297 Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 37 min more » Play Get Email Contact

36. bare fruits

bare fruits is a monthly-ish conversation about queer literature, hosted by Rosie Haward and Georgie Sinclair. In each episode we foray into the lives and loves of our favourite characters, a book's themes, ideas, and the writing itself. Then we conclude with a segment on TV, where we gossip about the shows we've been watching.
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37. Alphabet Book Club

A virtual book club for readers of queer books in Aotearoa-New Zealand!
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Facebook Followers 595Twitter Followers 309Instagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 57 min more » Play Get Email Contact

38. Please I Have No Job

Come read some queer fanfic and giggle with Sheah and Mariah
redcircle.com
Frequency 12 episodes / year Avg Length 62 min more » Play Get Email Contact

39. Say Podcast and Die!

Two queer horror nerds sit in a closet and revisit R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series. Season One looks at the original books, and Season Two tackles Series 2000 and Tales to Give You Goosebumps. New episodes every Monday!
saypodanddie.com
Twitter Followers 389 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 63 min more » Play Get Email Contact

40. Queer Writers of Crime

Author interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer writers of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels. We also give crime genre LGBTQ book recommendations. Brad Shreve chats with authors to learn who they are as well as touching on their craft. This is the source to add to your list of must read LGBTQ books. Rated by Buzzfeed as one of the 20 Best Queer Podcasts in 2022. No new episodes are being made for this show but check out Brad's new show Queer We Are where he interviews LGBTQ celebrities, athletes, politicians, artists, and more.
gaymysterypodcast.com
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41. Waves Breaking

This is a podcast where I interview contemporary poets in trans and gender-variant poetry. We discuss their literary contributions, methods, insights, and lives.
wavesbreaking.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 95 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 46 min more » Play Get Email Contact

42. The Log Books

**Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020**What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Zmith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain's queer history.Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.
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Twitter Followers 341Instagram Followers 534 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 43 min more » Play Get Email Contact

43. Liminal Flares

Gather round and welcome to Liminal Flares, an otherworldly podcast of gender-inclusive revisions of eldritch literature, read to you by Maika, your queer, trans, nonbinary narrator. Needlessly gendered, heteronormative language is everywhere. If you exist somewhere outside the gender binary - non-binary, genderqueer, gender-nonconforming, genderfluid, agender - whatever umbrella term best encompasses your own unique gender identity - there are countless ways the world behaves as though you don't exist.That won't happen to you here.
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