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Owning It
Celebrate Pride with Alexandra Billings (Transparent), Nikki Levy (Don’t Tell My Mother!), and six fabulous storytellers as they share true tales about owning their queer identities.
Owning It, produced especially for Pride Month in collaboration with the historic live event and podcast Don’t Tell My Mother!, brings Audible Members a collection of uplifting, raw, and hilarious stories from queer actors, comedians, and personalities. Cohosted by beloved actress and activist Alexandra Billings and storytelling maven Nikki Levy, Owning It is a joyous celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories and icons.
Hear comedian Jen Kober (Dead to Me) detail her hilarious attempt at a summer romance at Jewish camp in the 1980s. Catch RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio face her biggest fear at a remodeled Pizza Hut in Wisconsin. Hear Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) share the story of digging through the trash – literally – to fund his dreams of becoming an actor. Hear Diona Reasonover (NCIS) describe her dramatic journey to the altar after a lifetime of believing it was impossible. Listen to Transparent star Shakina Nayfack’s tale of coming out…as Christian. And finally, Chase Strangio, the deputy director for transgender justice at the ACLU, tells his story of fighting and winning the first major Supreme Court case for trans rights.
We’ve been inside for over a year. Now it’s time to celebrate.
Owning It, produced especially for Pride Month in collaboration with the historic live event and podcast Don’t Tell My Mother!, brings Audible Members a collection of uplifting, raw, and hilarious stories from queer actors, comedians, and personalities. Cohosted by beloved actress and activist Alexandra Billings and storytelling maven Nikki Levy, Owning It is a joyous celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories and icons.
Hear comedian Jen Kober (Dead to Me) detail her hilarious attempt at a summer romance at Jewish camp in the 1980s. Catch RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio face her biggest fear at a remodeled Pizza Hut in Wisconsin. Hear Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) share the story of digging through the trash – literally – to fund his dreams of becoming an actor. Hear Diona Reasonover (NCIS) describe her dramatic journey to the altar after a lifetime of believing it was impossible. Listen to Transparent star Shakina Nayfack’s tale of coming out…as Christian. And finally, Chase Strangio, the deputy director for transgender justice at the ACLU, tells his story of fighting and winning the first major Supreme Court case for trans rights.
We’ve been inside for over a year. Now it’s time to celebrate.
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June 18, 2021
Audiobook Description from Audible.com:
"Celebrate Pride with Alexandra Billings (Transparent), Nikki Levy (Don’t Tell My Mother!), and six fabulous storytellers as they share true tales about owning their queer identities.
Owning It, produced especially for Pride Month in collaboration with the historic live event and podcast Don’t Tell My Mother!, brings Audible Members a collection of uplifting, raw, and hilarious stories from queer actors, comedians, and personalities. Co-hosted by beloved actress and activist Alexandra Billings and storytelling maven Nikki Levy, Owning It is a joyous celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories and icons.
Hear comedian Jen Kober (Dead to Me) detail her hilarious attempt at a summer romance at Jewish camp in the 1980s. Catch RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio face her biggest fear at a remodeled Pizza Hut in Wisconsin. Hear Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) share the story of digging through the trash, literally, to fund his dreams of becoming an actor. Hear Diona Reasonover (NCIS) describe her dramatic journey to the altar after a lifetime of believing it was impossible. Listen to Transparent star Shakina Nayfack’s tale of coming out…as Christian. And Chase Strangio, the deputy director for Transgender Justice at the American Civil Liberties Union, tells his story of fighting and winning the first major US Supreme Court case for trans rights.
We’ve been inside for over a year. Now it’s time to celebrate."
My Book Review:
I really enjoyed this! At under 2 hours long, it was a great listen for an afternoon of hands-on work in the lab. I think this is the third Pride Month special hosted by Nikki Levy for Audible which I have listened to, and in my opinion this is the best one yet! The stories were interesting and fresh, giving insights to how different celebrities on different points in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum own their own identity, and not every story was about coming out as gay to their family and friends. These productions are also podcasts about the past year, so I really appreciated listening to how these folks dealt with the pandemic. I'd definitely recommend to all those celebrating Pride Month 2021.
"Celebrate Pride with Alexandra Billings (Transparent), Nikki Levy (Don’t Tell My Mother!), and six fabulous storytellers as they share true tales about owning their queer identities.
Owning It, produced especially for Pride Month in collaboration with the historic live event and podcast Don’t Tell My Mother!, brings Audible Members a collection of uplifting, raw, and hilarious stories from queer actors, comedians, and personalities. Co-hosted by beloved actress and activist Alexandra Billings and storytelling maven Nikki Levy, Owning It is a joyous celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories and icons.
Hear comedian Jen Kober (Dead to Me) detail her hilarious attempt at a summer romance at Jewish camp in the 1980s. Catch RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio face her biggest fear at a remodeled Pizza Hut in Wisconsin. Hear Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) share the story of digging through the trash, literally, to fund his dreams of becoming an actor. Hear Diona Reasonover (NCIS) describe her dramatic journey to the altar after a lifetime of believing it was impossible. Listen to Transparent star Shakina Nayfack’s tale of coming out…as Christian. And Chase Strangio, the deputy director for Transgender Justice at the American Civil Liberties Union, tells his story of fighting and winning the first major US Supreme Court case for trans rights.
We’ve been inside for over a year. Now it’s time to celebrate."
My Book Review:
I really enjoyed this! At under 2 hours long, it was a great listen for an afternoon of hands-on work in the lab. I think this is the third Pride Month special hosted by Nikki Levy for Audible which I have listened to, and in my opinion this is the best one yet! The stories were interesting and fresh, giving insights to how different celebrities on different points in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum own their own identity, and not every story was about coming out as gay to their family and friends. These productions are also podcasts about the past year, so I really appreciated listening to how these folks dealt with the pandemic. I'd definitely recommend to all those celebrating Pride Month 2021.
August 16, 2021
The stories here are fine, but it’s yet another piece of pride content (including the Audible pride special from last year) that claims to be for the entire LGBTQIA+ community while excluding everyone who isn’t gay/lesbian or transgender. Where are The stories about bi and pan people? Asexual and aromantic? Nonbinary? THE QUEER COMMUNITY IS MORE THAN JUST GAY AND TRANS IDENTITIES.
October 18, 2021
I've come to quite look forward to these every year when Pride month rolls around, but while I snatched this one up back in June, it's taken me until now to get around to it. (Suffice it to say, the "Yay, covid is over!" optimism hasn't aged well...)
Once again, a largely enjoyable collection of personal stories (though I very much second the reviewer who was bemoaning the lack of bi/pan/nonbinary/etc representation - hello, we're here too!). Admittedly, I skipped some of the religious babble one... y'all can keep your Jesus talk, thanks very much...
Once again, a largely enjoyable collection of personal stories (though I very much second the reviewer who was bemoaning the lack of bi/pan/nonbinary/etc representation - hello, we're here too!). Admittedly, I skipped some of the religious babble one... y'all can keep your Jesus talk, thanks very much...
June 4, 2021
Super fun!
June 23, 2021
😍🥰❤🧡💛💚💙💜💫🌍🌄
Really enjoyed listening to all these stories, would highly recommend. 👌 Inspiring people
*listened via Audible audio *
Really enjoyed listening to all these stories, would highly recommend. 👌 Inspiring people
*listened via Audible audio *
July 23, 2021
Loved it!
January 7, 2022
This was surprisingly insightful while being completely ridiculous. I learned some new stories that are important part of queer history.
June 3, 2022
My favourite audible pride special yet. I really enjoyed Alexandra Billings as a host!
July 7, 2022
For some reason this didn’t captivate me like the other “ audiobooks “ .. I think it just lacks the diversity because LGBTQIA community is huge , and their audiobooks include just the LGT in them ?
June 10, 2023
Very much an enjoyable read, but I doubt that it'll stick in my mind that much moving forward.
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