Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives

Mercury Studios

Jake Shears celebrates the anthems that have dominated dancefloors and shaped queer lives. Read more

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A Queer Year in Music with Self Esteem

12/16/2025 00:38:32'Epic' by Faith No More with Roddy Bottum

11/18/2025 00:50:38 'Grace Kelly' by Mika

11/11/2025 00:44:11'Queen' by Perfume Genius

11/04/2025 00:47:43The B-52s (with Kate Pierson)

10/28/2025 00:52:06 Show all episodes

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Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives dives into the music that's been pivotal for the LGBTQ+ community. Each week, Shears, the charismatic Scissor Sisters lead, brings on guests like Self Esteem to discuss the impact of iconic tracks. The debut episode's look at Sylvester's You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) is both intimate and revealing, promising a great season. With a lineup including Olly Alexander and Peaches, Shears' podcast is a weekly celebration of queer culture and the power of performance. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the stories behind the songs that have become anthems. Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives is a music podcast by Mercury Studios.