An intentional but well planned and thoughtful piece about queer youth’s perspective of Valentine’s Day. This vox pop gives some very insightful, humorous, and entertaining answers that makes me, the listener, laugh and interested in hearing more. The music draws me into the podcast and makes this controversial topic humorous rather than tense. If the producer introduced themselves and existed the piece with an outro to complete the piece, it would be a 4-star instead of a 3-star review.
Very good opening, using the music to set the tone. The questions are good, they are open so people can answer but not intrusive either. The transition from the answers you were getting was a jolt switching from the "straight" to the "queer" answers gives shock value. This piece has been well scripted and I give kudos to the producers for taking grasp of a touchy subject and doing well with it.
Any Valentines related programming could benefit from these young GLBTQ voices. Instead, it's light and irreverent. It's a welcome youth produced antidote to a holiday that's generally played very straight in the media and in the popular conciousness.
This piece gave a very interesting perspective on homosexual youth's view of valentine's day. The audio was intriguing however, the producer's voice extracted from the various teens perspectives. Overall this piece was well planned, funny, and interesting.
A vox pop piece featuring "on the street" Q&A with GLBT teens about Valentine's Day. If matched with other features and/or interview segments, it can provide a unique perspective from a group of articulate youth.
It is so important that we hear the voices of youth who don't fit the hetero mold. It is impressive to hear these kids being confident about who they are (not victimized outcasts) and having the same mix of sincerity and sarcasm common to all teens. This program would be most useful in pointing out the sameness of all kids rather than the differentness of gay kids. For many audiences, that might be the more important message.
Comments for Queer Youth Valentine
Produced by outLoud radio: Alla Pekareva, Heather Riggall, Noah Miller
Other pieces by outLoud Radio at Youth Radio
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Phuong Tseng
Posted on September 21, 2013 at 11:30 PM | Permalink
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An intentional but well planned and thoughtful piece about queer youth’s perspective of Valentine’s Day. This vox pop gives some very insightful, humorous, and entertaining answers that makes me, the listener, laugh and interested in hearing more. The music draws me into the podcast and makes this controversial topic humorous rather than tense. If the producer introduced themselves and existed the piece with an outro to complete the piece, it would be a 4-star instead of a 3-star review.
Ernest Bluford
Posted on March 21, 2006 at 08:04 PM | Permalink
Review of Queer Youth Valentine
Very good opening, using the music to set the tone. The questions are good, they are open so people can answer but not intrusive either. The transition from the answers you were getting was a jolt switching from the "straight" to the "queer" answers gives shock value. This piece has been well scripted and I give kudos to the producers for taking grasp of a touchy subject and doing well with it.
Kerry Seed
Posted on February 06, 2005 at 11:26 AM | Permalink
Review of Queer Youth Valentine
Any Valentines related programming could benefit from these young GLBTQ voices. Instead, it's light and irreverent. It's a welcome youth produced antidote to a holiday that's generally played very straight in the media and in the popular conciousness.
Mary Bruen
Posted on December 04, 2004 at 10:29 AM | Permalink
Review of Queer Youth Valentine
This piece gave a very interesting perspective on homosexual youth's view of valentine's day. The audio was intriguing however, the producer's voice extracted from the various teens perspectives. Overall this piece was well planned, funny, and interesting.
Eric Nuzum
Posted on February 23, 2004 at 03:17 AM | Permalink
Review of Queer Youth Valentine
A vox pop piece featuring "on the street" Q&A with GLBT teens about Valentine's Day. If matched with other features and/or interview segments, it can provide a unique perspective from a group of articulate youth.
Susan Barrett Price
Posted on February 06, 2004 at 10:05 AM | Permalink
Review of Queer Youth Valentine
It is so important that we hear the voices of youth who don't fit the hetero mold. It is impressive to hear these kids being confident about who they are (not victimized outcasts) and having the same mix of sincerity and sarcasm common to all teens. This program would be most useful in pointing out the sameness of all kids rather than the differentness of gay kids. For many audiences, that might be the more important message.