Proud to Gayme
Proud to Gayme is an interview-format podcast where our host, Danielle Reynolds, will be speaking with a number of Queer and LGBTQIA+ folks from the wide world of gaming. Topics will vary, but the hope of the show is to spotlight Queer folks doing work in this community we all love and to give listeners some insight into how Queerness, Identity, and Gaming intersect and interact in various contexts. The podcast is created by the fine folks at Tabletop Gaymers (tabletopgaymers.org)
Episodes
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Maxwell Freud the podcast host of Hatched This Way, a limited queer audio series. Maxwell shares the podcast's origin story and resulting feeling of wanting to create a safe space. He talks about different interviews he's had with other queers in gaming as well as what it means to be an Ally. His goal with the audio series is to educate both queer and non-queer listeners and hopefully inspire more media created by LGBTQIA+ folks!
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Jamie Daggers, a game designer, mini painter and full-time content creator. Jamie shares her journey as a sapphic queer as well as her involvement in the gaming community. From starting as a game store owner to growing a Twitch following, she's become a master at engaging with her audience while learning/teaching how to paint minis. Outside of gaming she and Danielle discuss mental health and healthy forms of self analyzing. Both learning and growing through the people they've met and the stories they've shared.
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
On this episode of Proud to Gayme podcast we discuss the experiences of queer gamers and the sense of community they’ve built in Syracuse, New York. This month's guests share personal stories about their journeys with identity and how gaming has played a crucial role in creating a safe and inclusive space. They also touch on their involvement in designing escape rooms and board games, emphasizing how these activities foster creativity and connection within the queer community.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
In this episode, Danielle talks to Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann, a best-selling TTRPG writer and community leader. They discuss Kage’s journey in the gaming industry, her experiences as a queer woman, and how her work with Rage Kage Games and streaming fosters inclusive spaces within the tabletop and gaming communities. Tune in to hear insightful conversations about identity, representation, and the power of gaming to build diverse, welcoming communities.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
In this episode, Danielle talks with Isaac Vega, one of the founders of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation. They discuss his experiences working for the Bernie Sanders campaign, the origins of Rose Gauntlet, bringing people together through gaming, and experiences being gay in 'the industry'. There are some interesting anecdotes for Gen Con fans, as they discuss the Big Gay Dinner and Rose Gauntlet's BIPOC Lounge.
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
In this episode, Danielle talks with Taryn Conley, the president of Pride Gamers of Columbus, about the group’s mission and activities they host in Columbus, OH. Teryn discusses their group’s plans for Origins, including murder mysteries, a gaming room, and a pin contest! So, if you’re going to be at Origins, be sure to listen in! On a lighter note, they also discuss cats, rock climbing, and other positive queer stereotypes.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In the first-ever episode of 'Proud to Gayme', Danielle talks to Jeff Sorensen to get the inside scoop on the podcast's sponsoring organization, Tabletop Gaymers. One of the founders and the former president of Tabletop Gaymers, Jeff, talks about the group's origins and evolution from a loose idea about badge ribbons at GenCon to a nationwide nonprofit. We also discuss queerness in gaming more generally and dive into Jeff's own journey in both areas.