One Foot In

Episode One - Let's meet

In this first episode we introduce One Foot In and we discuss notions of family (Zee's grandmother in particular), and what it's like to come out-ish as a Middle Eastern person. Welcome to One Foot In. [Pseudonyms] Bee and Zee are here to talk about what it means to have one foot in [the closet]. Weekly episodes on LGBTIQA+ issues from a cultural perspective that cater to those less represented in the mainstream. Visit www.linktr.ee/onefootin for more info.

Episode Two - WhatsApp: Reputable news source

Bee tells a story about about homophobia from family and relatives, and we start to unpack ways of responding to intolerance. Join us as we discuss the 2017 Australian Marriage Survey, and find out what is up with Zee's grandmother having an actual stage in her home.

Episode Three - What the heck is 3a2belak?

Can you ever be satisfied with 3a2belak in your life? Tune in to find out what 3a2belak means, why it carries so much weight - particularly for those with One Foot In - and how one word can expose so much about a culture and its inbuilt expectations and pressures.

Episode Four - Why not just, like, be 'out'?

As Bee & Zee prepare to share their personal coming out stories, they set the scene by discussing recent events in Morocco where many were forced out of the closet. This raises questions around why it's not possible for some to have both feet out or live their truths, and the complexities of having one foot in.

Episode Five - Bee yourself [PART ONE]

Coming out is not always as smooth as you want it to be, and sometimes you have to be prepared for the worst. Join us this week as Bee takes us on Part ONE (of two) of his journey to freedom. From childhood crushes in the Middle East to coming of age in Australia and finding his people in Southeast Asia, Bee tells a story of pain and hope.