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The Sewers of Paris

Matt Baume
It's A Sin
The Wizard Of Oz
Truman Capote
That's So Raven
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Foster Care
Christianity
Queer Love
Dean FM
Pete's Dragon
Pushing Daisies
LGBTQ Representation
David Bowie
Queer Identity
Berlin
Evangelical Church
LGBTQ+ Identity
Parenting
LGBTQ+ Representation
Storytelling

Revealing stories about the books, movies, tv, music and more that have changed the lives of gay men. Each week, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past, and answers the question: how did it change your life?

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My guest this week is Steven Milliken, author of a book of autobiographical essays entitled Late Bloomer Baby Boomer. Steven was a class clown who grew up to become a teacher in some fairly rough schools, and had to move in and out of the closet over... more

My guest this week had his big screen debut alongside Adam Baldwin and Matt Dillon in 1980; made a career getting gays online with PlanetOut in the 90s; and today work for TED Talks, bringing together who are doing, as he describes it, some of the we... more

For this week’s Sewers of Paris, I’m chatting with four Oz superfans about their intense connections to films like The Wizard of Oz, books like Return to Oz, and adaptations like Wicked. These conversations are all part of my new video about Oz and q... more

To mark the recent release of the second Wicked film, for this week’s episode we’re revisiting my 2020 interview with Dee Michel, author of the book Friends of Dorothy: Why Gay Boys and Gay Men Love the Wizard of Oz. Dee’s book is an in-depth examina... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Reilly
Founder of Digital Queers and PlanetOut, and creator of the TED Fellows program.
TED
Episode: The Weirdest Possible Fellowship (Ep 548 Flipper/Tom)
Dee Michel
Author of the book Friends of Dorothy, Why Gay Boys and Gay Men Love the Wizard of Oz
Episode: Fairies and Mortals Can't Get Married (Ep 546 The Wizard of Oz/Dee)
Alonso Duralde
Film critic and author, known for his expertise in holiday films.
Author of 'Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas'
Episode: Give Yourself a Little Pleasure (Ep 545 - Christmas film noir/Alonso Duralde)
Trung Le Nguyen
Author of the graphic novel, Angelica and the Bear Prince
Episode: Janky and Dark: (Ep 543 - Maurice Sendak/Trung)
Jim Farmer
Festival Director of Atlanta's Out On Film Fest and longtime arts reporter
Out On Film Fest
Episode: It Scared the Sh*t out of Me (Ep 541 - Halloween/Jim)
Jeffrey Schwarz
Filmmaker known for documentaries about significant figures in queer cinema.
Episode: Swept Away by Dracula (Ep 540 - Frankenhooker/Jeffrey)
Mark Waddell
Author of 'Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World'
Self-published author
Episode: It Was Really Dark and Kind of Scary (Ep 539 - The Neverending Story/Mark Waddell)
Hamish Steele
Graphic novelist and animation showrunner
Netflix
Episode: Demons & Ghosts (Ep 538 - The Addams Family/Hamish Steele)
David Moor
TV producer
Episode: The Lure of London (Ep 536 - Dr Who/Lee and David)

Host

Matt Baume
Host known for his engaging interviews and insightful discussions with guests about their influences from media and literature, particularly in the context of LGBTQ+ experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 529 ratings
  • speedrunning through the back catalog

    Matt has quickly become one of my favorite interviewers. he has such a warm, witty presence, a genuine care for curiosity about the lives of his guests, and a wonderful knack for putting them at ease. his ability to pick up a conversational thread and make connections between them (as several of the guests have themselves noted) rises to the level of therapeutic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andersray
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fabulously queer

    Discover amazing and interesting queer people as Matt keeps the conversation pithy and interesting. The springboard is talking about queer media but ultimately it’s about how we as gay and bisexual men don’t learn about life through our parents, we learn through good books, shows, and podcasts. I enjoy meeting Matt and his friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JinTanooki
    Canada2 years ago
  • Matt's Podcast is the Best!

    I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Matt and also having him on my podcast, The Ivory Tower Boiler Room. Matt's infectious analysis of cinema and pop culture keeps me on the edge of my seat to see who he's bringing onto The Sewers of Paris. This is a must listen for all arts and culture lovers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndrewRimby
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, glad I came across it!

    Over the pandemic I came across some of Matt’s YouTube videos and loved them. Seriously, I am obsessed. I recently heard about the podcast and decided to check it out and so far it doesn’t disappoint. I love how Matt draws his subjects out. I also love seeing deeper dives into queer lives, this sort of representation was sorely lacking when I grew up. The Carl Bishop episode was compelling and I loved hearing about his musical influences. He sounds like someone I’d love to sit and have a beverag... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nimbusthegreat
    United States4 years ago
  • Matt is a gem. Some of these discussions are unforgettable, and I like the variety.

    Podchaser
    5
    breanna
    5 years ago

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Feedback often mentions the show's therapeutic nature, with guests reflecting on their personal journeys and the media that shaped them.
Listeners praise the warm and witty presence of the host, highlighting his ability to make guests comfortable and engage in meaningful conversations.
Many appreciate the exploration of queer representation and the stories shared by guests, creating a sense of community and shared experience.

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The Wonderful Queerness of Oz (Ep 547 - Terry Blas, Josh Trujillo, Emma McMahan, and Dee Michel)
Q: Can you tell me a little about your history with The Wizard of Oz?
I just remember always loving it mostly through the 1939 MGM musical.
Janky and Dark: (Ep 543 - Maurice Sendak/Trung)
Q: What kind of impact did 'Grave of the Fireflies' have on your childhood?
Trung realized that it made him hypervigilant about taking care of his younger brother and shaped his understanding of adult responsibilities.
Janky and Dark: (Ep 543 - Maurice Sendak/Trung)
Q: What was it about 'Outside Over There' that stuck with you?
It resonated with Trung because of the themes of anxiety and responsibility in childhood, which he didn't fully understand until adulthood.
Janky and Dark: (Ep 543 - Maurice Sendak/Trung)
Q: So what is the entertainment that changed your life?
Trung discusses multiple works, starting with 'Outside Over There' by Maurice Sendak, and explains how its themes resonated deeply with him as a child.
It Makes Every Gay Bone in my Body Vibrate (Ep 544 - Broadway/Stephen Oremus)
Q: Did being openly gay change your experience working in Broadway?
Once that closet door busted open, it was foreign to understand how people hide it; in musical theater, being gay was normal.

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What is The Sewers of Paris about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the profound impact of entertainment on identity, the series invites a diverse range of guests to share personal stories tied to significant cultural works. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions that explore how various forms of media, such as books, films, and music, shape the lives and identities of gay men. Each episode reveals unique narratives around topics like LGBTQ+ representation, the intersection of personal experiences with cultural phenomena, and the power of storytelling in fostering belonging and community. The exploration of how these influences resonate through the guests' life experiences makes this show rich, engaging, and relatable for listeners searching for connection through shared cultural touchstone... more

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Recent guests on The Sewers of Paris include:

1. Tom Reilly
2. Dee Michel
3. Alonso Duralde
4. Trung Le Nguyen
5. Jim Farmer
6. Jeffrey Schwarz
7. Mark Waddell
8. Hamish Steele

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