Okay ladies.. this is a real rough (as in no lube rough) draft of the press release. Basically a combination of Berbacia's thoughts as well as Wanda's thoughts put into coherent form. It will obviously need editing but we can work on it from here...

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New GLBT Community Takes The Reins in Podcasting Phenomenon

CHICAGO, June 10 -- On a hot summer night in New York City in 1969 a group of angry gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons fought back for the first time against a society which had failed to give them a voice. Fast-forward to the present day -- a group of podcasters continues to fight for a voice much in the way those pioneering members of the GLBT community did some thirty-six years ago.

With the advent and rise of podcasting, it has given a voice to the voiceless. Also, it has given an opportunity for groups that have otherwise been shut out of traditional media until recently a chance at a broader audience than was ever thought possible.

Enter QPodder.org. Offering a centralized location for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender multimedia content, the site acts as a virtual clearinghouse for both those looking for content, and those looking to try their hand at podcasting.

(Quote here from Madge or another representative of QPodder -- Basically saying QP gives strength in numbers, pools resources and talent, collaborative artist space - this was from Wanda's idea list)

The site will offer functionality to its users including a blog function, forums, and chat features. Through this, listeners will be able to interact with one another as well as the podcast creators. Authors will be able to use these features to promote their content, as well as use the pooled resources of the community to increase the quality of their broadcasts as well as assist other podcasters in using the medium to it's fullest potential.

(Quote again. This time we should make it clear that QPodder just isn't for the GLBT community alone, and that we welcome listeners ?and authors? Of any persuasion interested in queer art - again, wanda's idea ☺)

The initial launch of QPodder has already been a success. Along with the pioneering members that included such popular podcasts as Yeast Radio, Lucky Bitch Radio, Feast of Fools, and Fox in the City, QPodder now counts over 30 podcasts with new content being added each day.

More features are planned in the near future, including a aggregated feed where users of the site will only have to subscribe to one feed in order to receive content from all member podcasters.

(Summation quote -- whatever the hell we want it to be)

Members of the press wishing to learn more about the community or speak to a representative of QPodder may find a press kit at (press kit URL).

(Press Contacts Here)