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

Mercury Studios

Jake Shears’ award-winning podcast Queer The Music celebrates the music, artists and cultural moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ lives, also shifting politics, perception and popular culture in plain sight. Read more

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Episodes

Horse Meat Disco’s Luke Howard on Queer Nightlife, Disco & Finding Your People | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

10/06/2026 42:18How Queer Artists Transformed Pop Music in 1984 | Ian Wade | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

09/29/2026 38:39 Why Tom Rasmussen Believes Being Different Is an Enviable Position | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

09/22/2026 1:01:48Ben Platt on Love, Queer Life and the Magic of Theatre | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

09/15/2026 42:21The Queer History of Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

09/08/2026 35:33 Show all episodes

Our take on Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives podcast

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.