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Queer Conversations About Getting Better With Age

  • Season 2 Trailer

    QUEER PIONEERS REDEFING TOMORROW

    From synth-pop legends to communal revolutionaries, nine extraordinary individuals shatter aging stereotypes with fierce joy. Host Heath Brockwell returns with stories proving life's most vibrant chapters often unfold in unexpected seasons.

  • Susan Ottaviano

    BEYOND BOOK OF LOVE

    The iconic Book of Love frontwoman charts her metamorphosis from new wave pioneer to literary force, weaving a tapestry of 80s queer activism, artistic rebirth, and the power of constant evolution.

  • Brian Sims

    THE LIBERATION OF LETTING GO

    Former state representative Brian Sims reveals how political defeat became an unexpected gateway to freedom, exploring grace under fire and why America's current turbulence might spark profound transformation.

  • Beau Ciolino

    REWRITING RURAL QUEERNESS

    A design influencer trades digital perfection for duck-filled days in Tennessee, confronting social media's hollow promises and discovering authentic connection in America's heartland.

  • Ryan Fitzgibbon

    THE ART OF BEAUTIFUL ENDINGS

    An indie publishing maverick reimagines life in middle America, transforming an HIV diagnosis into a catalyst for innovation and proving creativity thrives far beyond coastal horizons.

  • Beau Gordon

    FAMILY REIMAGINED 

    When marriage conventions crumbled, this British bear found unexpected belonging in a 12-person intentional community, challenging traditional narratives of aging, love, and chosen family.

  • Nora Burns

    A GUIDE TO ETERNAL EDGE

    A veteran of New York's electric underground serves delicious tales of guerrilla television, disco rebellion, and the art of growing older with outrageous grace.

  • Don Katz

    VISIONS IN CLAY

    Losing his sight at 25 led this master potter to profound artistic revelation, offering powerful lessons in resilience and the unexpected gifts of transformation.

  • Courtney DeStefano

    BEHIND THE LENS OF MOTHERHOOD

    An accomplished editor steps into the director's chair, weaving parenthood and filmmaking into an intimate exploration of family complexity in her groundbreaking debut.

  • Richard Faraino

    BLOOMING THROUGH REVOLUTION

    An ACT UP warrior trades protest signs for rare specimens, discovering unexpected love and renewal while cultivating a sanctuary of second chances through gardening.

  • Allison Michael Orenstein

    Through the lens: how do queer icons redefine traditional notions of beauty?

  • Sean Harvey

    Unleashing authenticity: a journey to discover your life’s purpose

  • Robert Goman

    Redefining visibility: what impact do LGBTQ+ role models have on visibility in sports?

  • Mike Albo

    A creative odyssey: what inspires a novelist, performer, and New York's wit in their creative journey?

  • John Bartlett

    From runways to rescue: what inspired his journey beyond fashion?

  • Philip Miner

    Body positivity: how to find your community in a redefined queer experience

  • R. Eric Thomas

    Breaking barriers: queer narratives in literature, theater, and television

  • Tony Valenzuela

    Thriving against the odds: how resilient advocates inspire change

  • Heather Lynn Johnson

    Transforming representation: unveiling the layers of existence through art

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