PRIDE : Holding Space with Tracy Gilchrist
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What happens when sincerity, sapphic joy, and a viral finger-hold collide? You get one of the most iconic moments in queer media—and the journalist at the center of it all.
This week on Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Tracy Gilchrist, VP of Editorial and Special Projects at Equal Pride and the journalist behind that viral “holding space” interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Tracy reflects on her decades-long career in queer media—from writing on tangerine iBooks to editing SheWired, The Advocate, and Pride—and the importance of archiving LGBTQ+ stories for the future.
They talk sapphic representation, how Carol made Tracy want to fall in love again, and what it’s like to accidentally go viral for being earnest. 📚 Also in this episode:
This week on Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Tracy Gilchrist, VP of Editorial and Special Projects at Equal Pride and the journalist behind that viral “holding space” interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Tracy reflects on her decades-long career in queer media—from writing on tangerine iBooks to editing SheWired, The Advocate, and Pride—and the importance of archiving LGBTQ+ stories for the future.
They talk sapphic representation, how Carol made Tracy want to fall in love again, and what it’s like to accidentally go viral for being earnest. 📚 Also in this episode:
- Why sapphics are loyal but underserved audiences
- What camp really means (according to Susan Sontag)
- The hard truth about internet traffic and queer journalism
- Rewatchables: Pretty Little Liars, The Bold Type, and more
PRIDE
The LGBTQ experience is more than just a rainbow flag, it’s a movement. The PRIDE podcast hosted by Levi Chambers celebrates every person under the queer umbrella with skillful journalism and engaging interviews. Ever wondered about the queer pirates who of the Caribbean? How about the origins of the expression "coming out" or the queer history of the United States? Join us as we provide a platform to LGBTQ people with stories to tell — stories about sexuality, gender, love, laughter or anything that unleashes your curiosity. PRIDE’s weekly podcast from Straw Hut Media is guaranteed to let your mind run wild in a safe space full of wonderment. So come along, we’re proud to have you.
*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media
*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media
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