Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ History
About Sweetbitter | Sweetbitter is an investigative history podcast with a focus on queer & women's history. Each season, we explore a different corner of history, using historical figures and texts as a starting point to discuss a broader story of erasure of people with marginalized identities. Along with the listener, in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts, we untangle untold histories for a modern audience.Season 3 | This season, we explore the history of the Bible, unsettling assumptions about the text and religious tradition. With interviews from LGBTQIA+ clergy and scholars, we break down, re-frame, and re-imagine Bible passages to reveal untold stories of...
S3 E3 · Thu, April 03, 2025
Bible: Psalm 139:14
Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” In our third episode, we discuss queerer ways to read the Bible, focusing on a passage that reminds us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” How can queer folks find healing and liberation through new perspectives on scriptural texts? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Reverend M Jade Kaiser, Tim Schaefer, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. As always, you can find us on Bluesky and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E2 · Sat, March 22, 2025
Bible: Matthew 8:5-13
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Shall I come and heal him?’ The centurion replied, ‘Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.’ When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, ‘Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ Then Jesus said to the centurion, ‘Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment. In our second episode, we discuss the story of the Roman centurion, and explore the queer history of Medieval Christianity. Thank you to our guest this week, Roland Betancourt. As always, you can find us on Bluesky and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E1 · Thu, March 06, 2025
Bible: Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 18:22 Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable. In our first episode, we discuss the Clobber Passages and misconceptions about the Bible. Where did they come from? Why are they wrong, and how have they hurt queer folks? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Ruby Almeida, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is Amazing Grace, performed by Ellie & Leesa. As always, you can find us on Bluesky and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 Enull · Thu, March 06, 2025
Bible: 1 Thessalonians 5:21
1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test them all; hold on to what is good Welcome to season 3! Join us for a quick introduction to Christianity and the Bible. Thank you to our guests this week, Brian Murphy, Father Shannon Kearns, Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Rev. Florentino Cordova and Pastor Dawn Bennett. As always, you can find us on Bluesky and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Wed, February 19, 2025
Season 3 Trailer
Welcome to the long awaited third season of Sweetbitter! This season, we deep-dive into the history of the Bible from a queer women’s perspective, unsettling assumptions about the text and religious tradition. With interviews from LGBTQIA+ clergy and scholars, we break down, re-frame, and re-imagine Bible passages to reveal untold stories of queer resilience, love, and liberation. From the gay monks of the Middle Ages to the trans pastors breaking norms in the Church today, demonstrating the women, queer people and social justice that have always been at the heart of the Christian faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 04, 2023
Roe vs Wade and the American God
While we get back on schedule for season 3, we'd like to share this episode with you from May last year. It's a conversation between Alyse, Leesa & Carl Joseph-Black about the leaked Roe v Wade papers, the law and religion in America. We'll be back to our regular programming soon and hope you enjoy this in the meantime. And May the 4th be with you! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E7 · Thu, February 16, 2023
Acts 8:26-40
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’ Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?’ Philip asked. ‘How can I,’ he said, ‘unless someone explains it to me?’ So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: ‘He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the earth.’ The eunuch asked Philip, ‘Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?’ Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, ‘Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?’ And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea. In our seventh episode, we discuss the queer figure of the Ethiopian eunuch, and explore the experiences of intersex and ace Christians. Thank you to our guests this week, Marissa Adams, Stephanie A. Budwey, and Madison Stafford. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E6 · Thu, January 19, 2023
Mark 5:1-20
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S3 E5 · Thu, December 15, 2022
1 Samuel 18:1-4
After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt. In our fourth episode, we discuss the story of David and Jonathan, and ways that queers can reclaim their Christianity. We also hear personal stories from queer Christians, describing how they returned to their faith after experiences of exclusion and prejudice. Thank you to our guests this week. Our song this week is Great is Thy Faithfulness, performed by Ellie & Leesa. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E4 · Thu, November 17, 2022
Matthew 5:1-12
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. In our third episode, we discuss the Beatitudes and queerer ways of understanding Jesus. What is the role of social justice in Christianity, and vice versa? How can we understand Jesus as both a religious and political figure? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is His Eye Is on the Sparrow, performed by Ellie & Leesa. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E3 · Thu, November 03, 2022
Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. In our third episode, we discuss queerer ways to read the Bible, focusing on a passage that reminds us we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” How can queer folks find healing and liberation through new perspectives on scriptural texts? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Reverend M Jade Kaiser, Tim Schaefer, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is The Gift of Love, performed by Ellie & Leesa with accompaniment by Blair Greene. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E2 · Thu, October 20, 2022
Matthew 8:5-13
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Shall I come and heal him?’ The centurion replied, ‘Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.’ When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, ‘Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ Then Jesus said to the centurion, ‘Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment.’ In our second episode, we discuss the story of the Roman centurion, and explore the queer history of Medieval Christianity. Thank you to our guest this week, Roland Betancourt. Our song this week is Joy in Sorrow, performed by Ellie, with piano by Blair Greene. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 E1 · Thu, October 20, 2022
Leviticus 18:22
Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable. In our first episode, we discuss the Clobber Passages and misconceptions about the Bible. Where did they come from? Why are they wrong, and how have they hurt queer folks? Thank you to our guests this week, Reverend Florentino Cordova, Ruby Almeida, Reverend Jakob Hero-Shaw, Pastor Dawn, Reverend Altagracia Perez-Bullard, and Reverend Jeanelle N. Ablola. Our song this week is Amazing Grace, performed by Ellie & Leesa. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S3 Enull · Thu, October 13, 2022
1 Thessalonians 5:21
but test them all; hold on to what is good Welcome to season 3! Join us for a quick introduction to Christianity and the Bible. Thank you to our guests this week, Brian Murphy, Father Shannon Kearns, Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Rev. Florentino Cordova and Pastor Dawn Bennett. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Trailer · Thu, September 29, 2022
Season 3 Trailer
Welcome to Season 3! Coming October 20th ✨ Christian religious institutions have victimized and traumatized queer people and women for thousands of years, but these crimes have been justified not from the text of the Bible itself, but rather from a misogynistic, patriarchal interpretation and translation of the text. In our third season, we explore the Bible, and Christianity more broadly, through the lenses of feminism and queer liberation theory. We’ll unsettle assumptions about this ancient and highly controversial text by interviewing LGBTQIA clergy, theological experts, and practicing Christians. We’ll get their take on the so-called “clobber” passages outlawing homosexuality as well as on queer Biblical love stories like David and Jonathan, Naomi and Ruth, and the Roman centurion and his partner. We’ll hear from queer Christians about what their faith means to them, and how Christianity is inherently linked to social justice. In the second half of the season, we’ll discuss the women Biblical heroes you’ve never heard of: the matriarchs, prophets, warriors, saints, and queens whose stories will change the way you see Christianity forever. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
S2 E16 · Thu, July 21, 2022
Season 2 Finale with Vico Ortiz
Wrapping up season 2 of the podcast, we're joined by Vico Ortiz from HBOMax's Our Flag Means Death, with a cameo from Rebecca Simon! As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter -- where we are releasing bonus content covering OFMD 🏴☠️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, June 23, 2022
Bonus: Be More Pirate
We spoke to Alex Barker about the Be More Pirate movement. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 26, 2022
Bonus: OFMD Episode 1 (Patreon/Subscriber Content)
Post-season, the Sweetbitter team will be covering Our Flag Means Death (HBOMax) for our Apple subscriber and Patreon supporters but we wanted to share the first one with all of you! We hope you can join us next week for a Q&A with Vico Ortiz. You can buy tickets here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E15 · Thu, April 28, 2022
Pirates: Queer Pirates in Pop Culture
This week is our episode on pirates in popular culture. Thank you to our guest this week: Rebecca Simon, Antonio Sanna, Jamie Goodall, Clint Jones and Natasha Sutton Williams. Our pirate shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E14 · Thu, April 07, 2022
Pirates: Philip van Buskirk
This week is our episode on the sex journals of Philip van Buskirk. Thank you to our guest this week, Matthew Knip. Our pirate shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E13 · Thu, March 24, 2022
Pirates: Rum
This week is our episode on the history of Rum and pirates. Thank you to our guests this week, Antonio Sanna & Kelvin Uffre. Our pirate shanty this week is written and produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E12 · Thu, March 10, 2022
Pirates: Black Atlantic II
This week is our second episode on the Black Atlantic. Thank you to our guests this week, Carole Weatherford, David Wright Falade & David Zoby. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E11 · Thu, February 24, 2022
Pirates: Black Atlantic I
This week is our first of two episodes on the Black Atlantic. Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Ryan Burns, Carole Weatherford and David Cecelski. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E10 · Thu, February 10, 2022
Pirates: Zheng Yi Sao & 20th c. Chinese Piracy
This week we discuss the legendary Zheng Yi Sao (also known as Ching Shi) and 20th Century Chinese Piracy. Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe and Jamie Goodall – and of course, our very own Alyse Knorr! Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E9 · Thu, February 03, 2022
Pirates: Inexorable
This week we discuss the Inexorable sculpture. Thank you to our guest this week, Amanda Cotton. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & produced by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E8 · Thu, January 20, 2022
Pirates: Anne Bonny and Mary Read
This episode, we discuss the infamous Anne Bonny & Mary Read. Thank you to our guests this week, Ryan Burns, Rebecca Simon and CJ Farley. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written and performed by Alyse Knorr & edited by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E7 · Thu, December 23, 2021
Pirates: the Uskoks
This episode, we discuss the Uskoks, but are they REALLY Pirates? Thank you to our guest this week, Wendy Bracewell. Our Pirate Shanty this week is written, performed & edited by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, December 13, 2021
Vote for the Murderesses of Cook County Jail for iHeartRadio's Next Great Podcast!
Please vote for Leesa & Lungowe to win iHeartRadio's Next Great Podcast! Go to nextgreatpodcast.com to vote before Dec 15th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E6 · Thu, December 09, 2021
Pirates: Grace O'Malley
This episode, we discuss the Irish Pirate Queen - Grace O'Malley. Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe, Ryan Burns and Anne Chambers. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E5 · Thu, November 04, 2021
Pirates: Teuta
This episode, we discuss the ancient pirate, Teuta. Thank you to our guests this week, Laura Duncombe and Brandon Jones. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Tue, November 02, 2021
Introducing... CULT AMERICA
Introducing Leesa's new project, CULT AMERICA, the newest podcast by new Brooklyn-based, black-owned network, Three Springs Media. Each episode, born-and-raised Brooklynite, Carl Joseph-Black and Australian migrant, Leesa Charlotte unpack the rituals and sacrifices that make America great(?) along with stories about some actual cults along the way. From the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE to the FOUNDING FATHERS, how did these myths and behaviors become the norm in the USA? And how do they relate to actual cult behaviors? You can find our first two episodes now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S2 E4 · Thu, October 14, 2021
Pirates: Women Pirates
This episode, we discuss some of our fave women Pirates! Thank you to our guests this week, Rebecca Simon and Laura Duncombe. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E3 · Thu, September 30, 2021
Pirates: Queer Pirates II
This episode is our second of two-parts about Queer Pirates! Content warning, we discuss sexual violence in this episode. Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall and Nick Marsellas. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with instrumental, vocals and engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E2 · Thu, September 16, 2021
Pirates: Queer Pirates I
This episode is our first of two-parts about Queer Pirates! Were the Jolly Rogers getting their Rogers jollied or was matelotage just about economics? Or both? Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Clint Jones, Rebecca Simon and Christopher John Farley. Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Alyse Knorr with instrumental, vocals and engineering by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 E1 · Thu, September 02, 2021
Pirates: Introduction
This episode, we take a broad look at pirates and their lives with the help of our guests. Did pirates really bury treasure and make treasure maps? And were Pirate Ships utopic societies or chaotic af? Thank you to our guests this week, Jamie Goodall, Rebecca Simon, Wendy Bracewell and Clint Jones. You can read more about our guests and where to find them on our website . Our Pirate Shanty this week is by Joshua Nelson. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Enull · Thu, August 19, 2021
Pirates: Welcome to Season 2!
Welcome to season 2 of Sweetbitter! This season, we bring you a high-seas adventure full of surprises as we uncover the queer & women’s history of pirates. In this episode, Ellie, Alyse & Leesa talk about what's coming up this season and what we're looking forward to! Thanks to Chloe Duckart and Joshua Nelson for their contributions to the Pirates all are gay sea shanty. As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter . You can find the episode transcript here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Wed, June 02, 2021
Introducing: The Flame - A Podcast Musical
We MAY have mentioned that Ellie is starring in and producing a podcast musical? Well happy Pride - it's here! You can find the Flame wherever you get your podcasts, cheers 🍸 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S1 E13 · Thu, May 27, 2021
Season One Wrap-up (live recording)
We had such a blast wrapping up our first season of the podcast! Please enjoy this live recording of the event, along with some incredible guests: Kristin Russo (Buffering the Vampire Slayer), Liv Albert (Let's Talk About Myth's Baby), Leigh (History is Gay) and Vanessa Stovall (Playwright & Musician) -- and also the audience members who joined us. We can't wait to see y'all for season 2! In the meantime, you can keep in touch with us via Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter - we have a bunch of bonus episodes for patrons at all levels. You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 13, 2021
Bonus: Sappho, Enheduanna and the lesbian movement with Judy Grahn
am I not olden olden olden it is unwanted. wanting, wanting am I not broken stolen common am I not crinkled cranky poison am I not glinty-eyed and frozen am I not aged shaky glazing am I not hazy guarded craven am I not only stingy little am I not simple brittle spitting was I not over over ridden? it is a long story will you be proud to be my version? it is unwritten. writing, writing am I not ancient raging patient am I not able charming stable was I not building forming braving was I not ruling guiding naming was I not brazen crazy chosen even the stones would do my bidding? it is a long story am I not proud to be your version? it is unspoken. speaking, speaking am I not elder berry brandy are you not wine before you find me in your own beaker? - Slowly: a plainsong from an older woman to a younger woman Judy Grahn Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, May 13, 2021
Bonus: Sappho, Enheduanna and the lesbian movement with Judy Grahn
am I not olden olden olden it is unwanted. wanting, wanting am I not broken stolen common am I not crinkled cranky poison am I not glinty-eyed and frozen am I not aged shaky glazing am I not hazy guarded craven am I not only stingy little am I not simple brittle spitting was I not over over ridden? it is a long story will you be proud to be my version? it is unwritten. writing, writing am I not ancient raging patient am I not able charming stable was I not building forming braving was I not ruling guiding naming was I not brazen crazy chosen even the stones would do my bidding? it is a long story am I not proud to be your version? it is unspoken. speaking, speaking am I not elder berry brandy are you not wine before you find me in your own beaker? - Slowly: a plainsong from an older woman to a younger woman Judy Grahn Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter .
S1 E12 · Thu, April 22, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 147
Someone will remember us I say even in another time Translated by Carson. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Chris Mason, Tracey Walters, Vanessa Stovall, Marguerite Johnson, Katherine Blouin and Usama Gad. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can read Vanessa's full article on WAP here. You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E11 · Thu, April 08, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 118
Come, divine lyre, speak to me and sing! Translated by Rayor. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Jade Esteban Estrada, Aimee Suzara, Maya Herbsman and Vanessa Stovall. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can read Vanessa's (a lunar tune) here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Thu, March 25, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 4
]heart ]absolutely ]I can ] ]would be for me ]to shine in answer ]face ] ]having been stained ] Translated by Carson. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Diane Rayor, Ian Oliver and Tracey Walters. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E9 · Thu, March 04, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 31
To me it seems that man has the fortune of gods, whoever sits beside you and close, who listens to you sweetly speaking and laughing temptingly. My heart flutters in my breast whenever I quickly glance at you – I can say nothing, my tongue is broken. A delicate fire runs under my skin, my eyes see nothing, my ears roar, cold sweat rushes down me, trembling seizes me, I am greener than grass. To myself I seem needing but little to die. Yet all must be endured, since . . . Translated by Rayor Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Diane Rayor, Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Marguerite Johnson, Tracey Walters, Sandra Boehringer and translator Annie McCarthy. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Thu, February 25, 2021
Lesbian Poetry: Audre Lorde
Unfortunately, due to covid-related circumstances, we have to delay the release of episode 9 until next fortnight, March 11th. In the meantime, here's one of our bonus lesbian poetry episodes about Audre Lorde! You can hear our other bonus episodes by becoming a patron at patreon.com/sweetbitter . As always, you can follow us on social media on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. If you'd like to join us for our Women's History Month event with Regis University on March 3rd, you can register here .
S1 E8 · Thu, February 11, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 23
] of desire ] ] for when I look at you ] such a Hermione ] and to yellow haired Helen I liken you ] ] among mortal women, know this ] from every care ] you could release me ] ] dewy riverbanks ] to last all night long ] [ Translated by Carson Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Chris Mason from Old Songs, Jane Montgomery Griffiths & Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . Thank you this week to James Jones for lending us his deep-voice. If you'd like to join us for our Women's History Month event, you can find the details on our site, or register here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E7 · Thu, January 28, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 2
Come to me from Krete to this holy temple, here to your sweet apple grove, altars smoking with frankincense. Cold water ripples through apple branches, the whole place shadowed in roses, from the murmuring leaves deep sleep descends. Where horses graze, the meadow blooms spring flowers in the winds breathe softly . . . * Here, Aphrodite, after gathering . . . pour into cups nectar lavishly mingled with joys. Translation by Rayor Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Roberta Mazza, Marguerite Johnson, Malcolm Choat, Mike Sampson, Usama Gad & Katherine Blouin. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E6 · Thu, January 14, 2021
Sappho: Fragment 58
You, children, be zealous for the beautiful gifts of the violetlapped Muses and for the clear songloving lyre. But my skin once soft is now taken by old age, my hair turns white from black. And my heart is weighed down and my knees do not lift, that once were light to dance as fawns. I groan for this. But what can I do? A human being without old age is not a possibility. There is the story of Tithonos, loved by Dawn with her arms of roses and she carried him off to the ends of the earth when he was beautiful and young. Even so was he gripped by white old age. He still has his deathless wife. Translation by Carson (2005) Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . You can read Carson’s thoughts on the 2004 discovery in the New York Review here . Roberta Mazza’s blog, Faces and Voices, can be found here . Our guests this episode were Roberta Mazza, Sandra Boehringer (trans. by Annie McCarthy), Marguerite Johnson, Malcolm Choat, Mike Sampson & Ariel Sabar. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them on our website . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Enull · Thu, December 31, 2020
Holiday Special: Aphrodite with Liv Albert
Grab a drink and join us for a holiday bonus episode with our friend Liv Albert from Let’s Talk About Myths Baby . We talk about Aphrodite, Greek Mythology and the patriarchy. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . You can find Let’s Talk About Myths Baby anywhere you find podcasts and on social media @mythsbaby . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E5 · Thu, December 17, 2020
Sappho: Fragment 58 (pre-2004)
] ] ] ] ]running away ]bitten ] ] ]you ]makes a way with the mouth ]beautiful gifts children ]songdelighting clear sounding lyre ]all my skin old age already hair turned white after black ]knees do not carry ]like fawns ]but what could I do? ]not possible to become ]Dawn with arms of roses ]bringing to the ends of the earth ]yet seized ]wife ]imagines ]might bestow But I love delicacy and this to me— the brilliance and beauty of the sun—desire has allotted. Translation by Carson Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . If you want to know more about Eurocentrism in papyrology, please follow Usama’s blog: Everyday Orientalism . Ariel’s book Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man & the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife is out wherever you buy books - here’s it's listing our favorite local . If you want to listen to another cool podcast all about the Hobby Lobby, check out the Behind the Bastards episode . Our guests this episode were Malcolm Choat, Ariel Sabar, Mike Sampson & Usama Gad. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E4 · Thu, December 03, 2020
Sappho: Fragment 55
When you lie dead, no one will remember you For you have no share in the Muses’ roses. No, flitting aimlessly about, You will wildly roam, a shade amidst the shadowy dead. Translated by Dubnoff Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Marguerite Johnson and Malcolm Choat. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them her e. You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E3 · Thu, November 12, 2020
Sappho: Fragment 130
Once again Love, that loosener of limbs, bittersweet and inescapable, crawling thing, seizes me. Translation by Rayor. Rayor, Diane. Sappho: A New Translation of the Complete Works, Cambridge University Press, 2014. Introduction & notes by André Lardinois. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter . Our guests this episode were Marguerite Johnson, Alex Purves, Jade Esteban Estrada and Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E2 · Thu, October 29, 2020
Sappho: Fragment 94
I simply wish to die. Weeping she left me. and told me this, too: We've suffered terribly, Sappho. I leave you against my will. I answered: Go happily and remember me -- you know how we cared for you. If not, let me remind you * . . . the lovely times we shared. Many crowns of violets, roses, and crocuses together . . . you put on by my side and many scented wreaths woven from blossoms around your delicate throat. And . . . with pure, sweet oil [for a queen] . . . you anointed . . . and on soft beds . . . delicate . . . you quenched your desire. Not any . . . no holy site . . . we left uncovered, no grove . . . dance . . . sound Translation by Rayor. Rayor, Diane. Sappho: A New Translation of the Complete Works, Cambridge University Press, 2014. Introduction & notes by André Lardinois. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter - sign up before November 1st at any level for a free Sweetbitter tote bag. Our guests this episode were Marguerite Johnson, Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Sandra Boehringer (translation by Annie McCarthy) and Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E1 · Thu, October 15, 2020
Sappho: Fragment 16
Some men say and army of horses and some men say an army on foot and some men say an army of ships is the most beautiful thing on the black earth. But I say it is what you love. Easy to make this understood by all. For she who overcame everyone in beauty (Helen) left her fine husband behind and went sailing to Troy. Not for her children nor her dear parents had she a thought, no- ]led her astray ]for ]lightly ]reminded me now of Anaktoria who is gone. I would rather see her lovely step and the motion of light on her face than chariots of Lydians or ranks of footsoldiers in arms ] not possible to happen ] to pay for a share ] ] ] ] ] toward[ ] ] ] out of the unexpected. Translation by Carson Sappho, , and Anne Carson. If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho. , 2002. Thank you for listening to our first episode! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter - sign up before November 1st at any level for a free Sweetbitter tote bag. Our guests this episode were Chris Mason from Olds Songs, Marguerite Johnson and Diane Rayor. You can learn more about our guests and where to find them here . You can find the episode transcript here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Enull · Thu, October 15, 2020
Sappho: Ode to Aphrodite
On the throne of many hues, Immortal Aphrodite, child of Zeus, weaving wiles: I beg you, do not break my spirit, O Queen, with pain or sorrow but come--if ever before from far away you heard my voice and listened, and leaving your father's golden home you came, your chariot yoked with lovely sparrows drawing you quickly over the dark earth in a whirling cloud of wings down the sky through midair, suddenly here. Blessed One, with a smile on your deathless face, you ask what have I suffered again and why do I call again and what in my wild heart do I most wish would happen: "Once again who must I persuade to turn back to your love? Sappho, who wrongs you? If now she flees, soon she'll chase. If rejecting gifts, then she'll give. If not loving, soon she'll love even against her will." Come to me now--release me from these troubles, everything my heart longs to have fulfilled, fulfill, and you be my ally. Translation by Rayor Rayor, Diane. Sappho: A New Translation of the Complete Works, Cambridge University Press, 2014. Introduction & notes by André Lardinois. Thank you for listening to our episode zero! You can follow us on Twitter & Instagram @sweetbitterpod. You can support us on patreon.com/sweetbitter - sign up before November 1st at any level for a free Sweetbitter tote bag. Click here for episode transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Tue, September 15, 2020
Introducing
Welcome to Sweetbitter, a podcast where we investigate the truth and controversy surrounding Sappho her life, the Isle of Lesbos and her relevance today, Each episode we'll deep dive into a part of the mystery of Sappho with insights from academics, translators, performers, and poets. Launching October 15th 2020. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod, or support us on Patreon . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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