In this episode of Sweet Baby Gay, we have a special crossover episode with the hosts of Always the Last to Know, Katy and Ashley. Together, we explore the life of one of the most iconic women in American history: Eleanor Roosevelt.

While Eleanor is celebrated for her political achievements and her role as First Lady, there is a lesser-known side to her story that we delve into: her possible relationships with women. We examine the evidence that suggests Eleanor was a sapphic woman, including her close relationship with journalist Lorena Hickok (Hick) and others.

However, we also acknowledge the complexity of labelling someone's sexuality without their explicit consent. While we cannot put a label onto Eleanor, we can look at the evidence and speculate what stories she could not tell. 

As we trace Eleanor's life beyond her marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt, we discuss her political activism and her creation of the Val-Kill cottage as a space for women to gather and work. We also reflect on the ways in which queer history is often erased or overlooked in mainstream narratives, and the importance of uncovering these hidden stories.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we celebrate the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt and explore the nuances of sexuality and identity in history.

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Sweet Baby Gay and Queer Personals Crossover Episode!

Are you sick of mind-numbing, capitalist, consumer dating life? You’re not alone! Queers have been plotting their escape from society for decades–and they’re posting personal ads looking for just the right person to share it with.

So, throw on your prairie dress, get back to the land, and throw open those cottage windows (stained glass, of course) –because Haley of Q4Q meets Abbey of Sweet Baby Gay for a quaint, cottagecore themed episode!

Sources:
Kate Reggev, “What Exactly is Cottagecore?”,  Architectural Digest,, October 2020.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, c.1990s
Just out, 1 December 1985 (Eugene, Oregon)
Just out, 1 February 1985 (Eugene, Oregon)
Outweek, 22 August 1990 (NYC)
The Blade, June 1978 (Washington, D.C.)
The San Francisco Bay times,, Sep 1989 (California) 

This week on Sweet Baby Gay we have on a few members of the awesome band, Smooth Brain. Smooth Brain is a Queer Pop Punk band that formed over the pandemic remotely! It is amazing the music they have been able to make from their homes, and I had a great time talking about their inspirations and plans for the band.

Check out Smooth Brain on Spotify.
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Announcement:
This episode is the last episode of Season 1. We will be back in 2023 with Season 2! Please follow our Instagram to stay up to date.