Episode 9 - From Closet to Cable: Queer TV ft. Matt Baume

July 2, 2025 · Season 1 · Episode 9

From Closet to Cable: Queer TV ft. Matt Baume

40 Min, 39 Sec · By The Dot Femme Podcast

Dany and Claire are on set in the early 2000s with special guest Matt Baume to explore the long, winding history of queerness on television — and how representation shaped a movement.

From Bewitched to Will & Grace, we trace the evolving presence of queer characters on the small screen and how their stories mirrored the push-pull of cultural acceptance and backlash. We also dig into how TV changed us personally: how visibility made coming out easier for our families — and how a lack of representation delayed the journey of self-understanding for many.

Together, we ask: What lessons can we take from this media history? Can the past offer a roadmap for building a more inclusive future — and what’s next for trans and queer stories on screen?

Featuring media researcher and YouTuber Matt Baume, whose work uncovers the secret queer history of pop culture.