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New GLBT Community Takes The Reins in Podcasting Phenomenon

CHICAGO, July 11 -- 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.

Other events in the history of gay and lesbian culture have defined the community and broken through stereotypes held by many for decades. Whether it is the first televised gay kiss, the fight for equal rights through civil unions and gay marriage, or even the first gay and lesbian television network -- each has played an important role in GLBT history.

Now history is being made again as Apple, iTunes and podcasting have given the listener the power to hear what they want, when they want, and that includes GLBT podcasting.

Introducing QPodder.org. Offering a centralized location for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender multimedia, the site acts as a virtual clearinghouse for both those looking for content, looking to promote their content, or looking for assistance in creating content.

"qPodder is a virtual union for queer podcasters," said Madge Weinstein, co-founder of qPodder and producer of Yeast Radio. "It's a place to meet other podcasters, interact with fans, and learn the tricks of the trade. qPodder is here to get the queer podcaster producing and noticed."

Weinstein also said that the site would act as a resource for press outlets looking for more information on various GLBT podcasts. Press kits would be available upon request.

The site's functionality will further the community experience. Listeners will be able to interact with one another as well as the podcast creators in a more valuable and constructive way than the current voting systems of most podcast aggregate sites. 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.

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

However, qPodder is not just GLBT only. The site is open to anyone interested in queer art. "The queer aesthetic championed by qPodder does not require someone prove a particular sexual identity to participate," said Wanda Wisdom, who produces Lucky Bitch Radio and is also co-founder of qPodder. "If you call yourself queer or have something queer to say, then qPodder is your place to say it."

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.

qPodder.org: We Ask. We Tell.

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