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'''J.D.s''' was a queer [[punk]] [[zine]] founded in Toronto by [[G.B. Jones]] and co-published with [[Bruce LaBruce]].
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The '''Zinester Podcasts''' are free mp3 audio files regularly produced and published by [[Fall of Autumn]], and intended for download and playback through a personal computer or a portable mp3 player.
  
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" J.D.s is seen by many to be the catalyst that pushed the queercore scene into existence", writes [[Amy Spencer]] in ''[[DIY: The Rise Of Lo-Fi Culture]]''. '''J.D.s''' ran from 1985 to 1991, during which time eight issues were released. A [[Cut and Paste|cut and paste]], photocopied zine, it proved influential.
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== Format ==
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Characteristically taking the format of short radio segments, episodes in the [[Zinester]] Podcast series each feature one writer's presentation of a selection from her/his [[zine]]. Common to the show format is a soundtrack mainly featuring independent artists, though some shows instead rely on soundscapes related to the piece being read, like the radio dramas of the '40s and '50s.
  
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After the release of the first few issues, the editors wrote a manifesto entitled "Don't Be Gay", which was featured in ''[[Maximum Rock 'N' Roll]]''. According to Amy Spencer, "The article appeared in February 1989 and simultaneously attacked both punk and gay subcultures. Following their article, a queer punk culture did begin to emerge."
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== Listenership ==
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The Fall of Autumn Zinester Podcasts were initially available only on the Fall of Autumn website, however, the Zinester Podcasts were accepted into Apple's ''iTunes Music Store'' and in April of 2006, were broadcasted live on the air during the "The Great Sound Caper" hour on '''CHMR 93.5 FM''' in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._John's%2C_Newfoundland_and_Labrador St. Johns, NL Canada].
  
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'''J.D.s''' stood for 'Juvenile Delinquents'. The editors originally called their movement "homocore" but later replaced the word 'homo' with 'queer', to disassociate themselves completely from the confines of the gay and lesbian communities' orthodoxy. G.B. Jones, interviewed in ''DIY: The Rise Of Lo-Fi Culture'', says, "...we were just as eager to provoke the gays and lesbians as we were the punks."
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In January 2007, the 10,000th individual episode was downloaded.
  
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'''[[J.D.s|Read More...]]'''
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== Episode Archive ==
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===2007===
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* [[Josh Dumas]] live at Around the Coyote ([[Tense Forms]]) (May 2007)
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* "A Message to my Hardcore Fans" and "35th Street Bakery" by [[Pups]] ([[Black Carrot]]) (May 2007)
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* [[Jeb Gleason-Allured]] live at Around the Coyote ([[The 2nd Hand]]) (May 2007)
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* [[Billy Roberts]] live at Around the Coyote ([[Loop Distro]]) (May 2007)
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The Zinester Podcasts are free mp3 audio files regularly produced and published by Fall of Autumn, and intended for download and playback through a personal computer or a portable mp3 player.

Format

Characteristically taking the format of short radio segments, episodes in the Zinester Podcast series each feature one writer's presentation of a selection from her/his zine. Common to the show format is a soundtrack mainly featuring independent artists, though some shows instead rely on soundscapes related to the piece being read, like the radio dramas of the '40s and '50s.

Listenership

The Fall of Autumn Zinester Podcasts were initially available only on the Fall of Autumn website, however, the Zinester Podcasts were accepted into Apple's iTunes Music Store and in April of 2006, were broadcasted live on the air during the "The Great Sound Caper" hour on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. Johns, NL Canada.

In January 2007, the 10,000th individual episode was downloaded.

Episode Archive

2007

Read More...

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