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The Open Table

The Open Table


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Presented by Craig Brown
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The Open Table is a place of safety and expression of LGBTQIA+ spirituality. Many in the rainbow community are spiritual, and many have also come from religious backgrounds that have been harmful and exclusionary. If they aren’t from a ‘religious’ background, they have certainly experienced responses from institutional religions ranging from discomfort to rejection to hate. Host Craig Brown, has been working out how his faith aligns with the enormous life changes he has experienced, acknowledging his same sex attraction. He has long been a critic of the way institutional religion has become institutionalised instead of orientated around people and their inherent worth.  

 
 

PODCASTS

Episode 19- Season 2 –  Double Deans

3 Jul 2025

Episode 19- Season 2 – Double Deans

Performing Arts, Society & Culture

Double the Deans, Double the Drama! If you're interested in LGBTQIA+ media, queer representation, drag culture, and Australian LGBTQ+ voices, this ...

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Episode 18- Season 2 –  Sophie Jest

28 Jun 2025

Episode 18- Season 2 – Sophie Jest

Legal, Society & Culture

And Now for the Fine Print… Yes, it’s that part of the show where we get legal — but keep it ...

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Episode 17- Season 2 –  JOY Media CEO Paul Scott Williams

11 Jun 2025

Episode 17- Season 2 – JOY Media CEO Paul Scott Williams

Personal Journals, Sexuality, Society & Culture

We’re thrilled to welcome Joy Media CEO, Paul Scott Williams (@scottypsw) to the podcast! Paul joins us for a heartfelt and ...

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Episode 16- Season 2 –  Dean Adams aka. Linh Uendo

10 Jun 2025

Episode 16- Season 2 – Dean Adams aka. Linh Uendo

Sexuality, Society & Culture

Polish your pearls and cue the overture—this week The Open Table rolls out the red carpet for the ever-glamorous Linh ...

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Episode 15- Season 2 –  BB Returns to The Open Table

30 May 2025

Episode 15- Season 2 – BB Returns to The Open Table

Sexuality, Society & Culture

Last week’s chat with BB (@bhanuka) sparked so much interest, we just had to keep the conversation going. He’s back ...

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Episode 14- Season 2 – BB Mr Laird Leatherman

29 May 2025

Episode 14- Season 2 – BB Mr Laird Leatherman

Sexuality, Society & Culture

Listen in as BB, the 2025 Laird Leatherman, joins us for a powerful conversation on identity, leather culture, and living ...

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Episode 13- Season 2 – Radiothon Edition.

15 May 2025

Episode 13- Season 2 – Radiothon Edition.

Politics, politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture

It’s JOY Radiothon week (May 10–16), and we’re celebrating the importance of keeping LGBTQIA+ voices on air through community radio. This ...

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Episode 12- Season 2 with James Parr

1 May 2025

Episode 12- Season 2 with James Parr

Fashion & Beauty, politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

Triumph, Identity & Advocacy is this episodes theme on The Open Table, we’re honored to sit down with James Parr ...

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Episode 11- Season 2 with Dr. Lauren Rosewarne

23 Apr 2025

Episode 11- Season 2 with Dr. Lauren Rosewarne

Government & Organisations, Politics, politics

Chaos, Power & Queer Politics. In this episode, we welcome back US politics expert Dr. Lauren Rosewarne, who officially joins ...

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Episode 10- Season 2 with Triana Butler

17 Apr 2025

Episode 10- Season 2 with Triana Butler

Health, Personal Journals, Sexuality, Trans Stories

This week, we’re joined by Triana Butler — trans radio presenter and host of The Sound of Now. In this ...

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