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Why are some people able to jump right up on stage and strut their stuff as a Drag King while others are not sure what to do next or even where to start?
Iām Danica Lani, the King Coach and Iāve proudly mentored 102 first-time Drag Kings through Kings of Joy since December 2020. I've also led tr...
Have you ever had the feeling at the start of another year that things just feel the same? That nothing has really changed? Whether you had a great NYE or a lousy one, things just feel normal the next day. (Be proud, put your hand up if you had a lousy NYE! Truly, there are so many expectations plac...
My mission is to empower LGBTQIA+ people to feel good in the body by exploring gender, sexuality and performance so that we can be 100% at home in our own skin. But left to my own devices, you'll find me pottering around the house finding new ways to organise and store things. I am my own Marie Kond...
What are acceptable expressions of grieving? Who gets to say? Where can grief get most powerfully expressed?
These questions, posed like a gentle inquiring friend, are woven into the tapestry of Malaika Mfalmeās stunning debut album, Yasmin. This beautiful container for Malaikaās journey of grief a...
Working closely with over 100 first-time Drag Kings as the King Coach has given me a rich and deeper understanding of gender, sexuality and performance. Most recently, Iāve come across an interesting discovery about human sexuality.
Emma* knew there was something to discover about themselves when t...
As I open the front door, laden with a picnic blanket, rice paper rolls and Luna the dog, Iām still in the thick of anxiety about the state of the house. Having spent the weekend launching our 7-year-old daughterās new slime business, thereās a trail of glue bottles, sticker paper, dyes and glitter ...
When I look back at my life, I have centered myself in and around relationship. Intimate relationships have been where Iāve learned some of lifeās hardest lessons and grown with velocity.Ā
Truth bomb: Iāve been in relationship either with one partner or multiple partners in ethical open non-monogam...
[L to R: Ben D. Dick, Terra Cockta, Rex Coochie, in throne: Brad Arm Pitt.]
This week, Queers of Joy celebrates their 3rd birthday. What started out as a new performance night showcasing trans and gender-diverse artists has developed into a gathering of community and a celebration of trans and gend...
Chris aka Chase Cocks
I think it might be time to hear from The King Coach, Daddy Joy, my wife, Danica Lani. Dario, where are you?
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My darling, my love. Where have you been in my life? **kiss** Give it up for Chase Cocks, everyone. Lives up to his name, that's all I can say.Ā
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[Dandy Rawhole. Photo credit: Sarah Malone]
In times of humanitarian crisis and in the face of war, one can feel utterly helpless. Itās easy to spiral down.Ā
Having been an activist for the majority of my life (close to 40 years), starting with reading David Suzuki at age 8 and being that person i...
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Alright, listen up legends!
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Jim is in the house. Jim is in the Bandstand.
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Ready to work out.
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Hello and welcome to the Kings of Joy Podcast Show Live at the Bandstand by Qtopia Sydney! We are gathered here today on Aborig...
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy for us to find ourselves feeling disconnected, especially when navigating challenges like lesbian bed death. But what if I told you that there's a way to foster a deeper connection without the pressure of traditional sexual expectations? That's wh...