Matt Baume 🏳️🌈
@mattbaume.bsky.social
Writer, YouTuber, small mammal. I tell fun stories about pop culture history. He/him.
> Videos: youtube.com/mattbaume
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> Book: gaysitcoms.com
> Podcast: sewersofparis.com
> Hedgehog: 🦔
> Videos: youtube.com/mattbaume
> Bonus videos: patreon.com/mattbaume
> Book: gaysitcoms.com
> Podcast: sewersofparis.com
> Hedgehog: 🦔
I was wondering what his next project would be
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I was wondering what his next project would be
Reposted by Matt Baume 🏳️🌈
Gays and Oz: Why There's No Place Like Homo
In this episode @mattbaume.bsky.social talks about why a children's movie from before WWII became so closely associated with gay culture to the point that a century later, queer people are still holding space for it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9IX...
In this episode @mattbaume.bsky.social talks about why a children's movie from before WWII became so closely associated with gay culture to the point that a century later, queer people are still holding space for it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9IX...
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Gays and Oz: Why There's No Place Like Homo
In this episode @mattbaume.bsky.social talks about why a children's movie from before WWII became so closely associated with gay culture to the point that a century later, queer people are still holding space for it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9IX...
In this episode @mattbaume.bsky.social talks about why a children's movie from before WWII became so closely associated with gay culture to the point that a century later, queer people are still holding space for it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9IX...
Reposted by Matt Baume 🏳️🌈
Love the discussion about why the queer anthem has changed from Somewhere Over the Rainbow (an I Wish song) to Defying Gravity (I am song).
New video about the wonderful gayness of Oz goes live right now! Join me for the live watch-along: youtu.be/n9IXq5MwG5Q
Gays and Oz: Why There's No Place Like Homo
In the 1980s, the united states military went on a witch hunt for Dorothy and her network of friends. Long before "Friend of Dorothy" meant sketchy supplements, it was code for gay men. And years…
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Love the discussion about why the queer anthem has changed from Somewhere Over the Rainbow (an I Wish song) to Defying Gravity (I am song).
We're watching a Wicked making-of special over on Twitch, going live now! twitch.tv/mattbaume
November 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We're watching a Wicked making-of special over on Twitch, going live now! twitch.tv/mattbaume
New video about the wonderful gayness of Oz goes live right now! Join me for the live watch-along: youtu.be/n9IXq5MwG5Q
Gays and Oz: Why There's No Place Like Homo
In the 1980s, the united states military went on a witch hunt for Dorothy and her network of friends. Long before "Friend of Dorothy" meant sketchy supplements, it was code for gay men. And years…
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New video about the wonderful gayness of Oz goes live right now! Join me for the live watch-along: youtu.be/n9IXq5MwG5Q
New video coming about how gay Oz stories have been for over a hundred years, going live this afternoon! Hit the notify-bell here to get a heads-up when we go live: youtu.be/n9IXq5MwG5Q
November 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New video coming about how gay Oz stories have been for over a hundred years, going live this afternoon! Hit the notify-bell here to get a heads-up when we go live: youtu.be/n9IXq5MwG5Q
Starting now! Join me for a livestream & new video about the very gay history of Oz, from THE WIZARD to WICKED:
There's No Place Like Homo: The wonderful queerness of Oz (Pre-premiere livestream!)
What makes Oz so gay? At a time when Hollywood was ruled by homophobic censors, THE WIZARD OF OZ spoke to queer audiences with a dream of finding a chosen fa...
youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Starting now! Join me for a livestream & new video about the very gay history of Oz, from THE WIZARD to WICKED:
I regret to inform you that if I encountered Mark Twain I would almost certainly humiliate myself by making advances. Anyway today's his 190th birthday
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I regret to inform you that if I encountered Mark Twain I would almost certainly humiliate myself by making advances. Anyway today's his 190th birthday
What's this, fashionable queer t-shirts, and they're on SALE just in time for gift-getting? YES the rumors are true mattbaume.dashery.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
What's this, fashionable queer t-shirts, and they're on SALE just in time for gift-getting? YES the rumors are true mattbaume.dashery.com
Tomorrow! Livestream and new video about how Oz has been shaping queer culture for over 120 years! Hit the notify bell to join me when we go live:
There's No Place Like Homo: The wonderful queerness of Oz (Pre-premiere livestream!)
What makes Oz so gay? At a time when Hollywood was ruled by homophobic censors, THE WIZARD OF OZ spoke to queer audiences with a dream of finding a chosen fa...
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tomorrow! Livestream and new video about how Oz has been shaping queer culture for over 120 years! Hit the notify bell to join me when we go live:
Tapping on the window at your local coffee shop to remind you that if you're looking for a fun book to get someone who likes gays & sitcoms, order HI HONEY I'M HOMO! from Elliott Bay & request a signature and I'll personalize it before they ship it out www.elliottbaybook.com/item/G4pP01y...
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tapping on the window at your local coffee shop to remind you that if you're looking for a fun book to get someone who likes gays & sitcoms, order HI HONEY I'M HOMO! from Elliott Bay & request a signature and I'll personalize it before they ship it out www.elliottbaybook.com/item/G4pP01y...
I was definitely a "books are my escape into a world of fantasy" kind of kid but between our illustrated version of The Wizard of Oz and Maurice Sendak's Outside Over There sometimes the fantasy was "today I shall experiment with exciting new anxieties"
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I was definitely a "books are my escape into a world of fantasy" kind of kid but between our illustrated version of The Wizard of Oz and Maurice Sendak's Outside Over There sometimes the fantasy was "today I shall experiment with exciting new anxieties"
This box knows what I am
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This box knows what I am
Gaiety! Glory! Glamour! Going live now! Join me on Twitch for a Thanksgiving livestream of The Wizard of Oz. twitch.tv/mattbaume
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Gaiety! Glory! Glamour! Going live now! Join me on Twitch for a Thanksgiving livestream of The Wizard of Oz. twitch.tv/mattbaume
My research into Wizard of Oz mentions in vintage gay media led me to this 1970 article, which is ostensibly about the history of how various cultures treated witches but really seems to be a salivating roundup of various BDSM scenarios
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My research into Wizard of Oz mentions in vintage gay media led me to this 1970 article, which is ostensibly about the history of how various cultures treated witches but really seems to be a salivating roundup of various BDSM scenarios
New video coming your way this weekend! It's the story of how Oz got to be so gay. Hit the notify bell to join me for the pre-premiere livestream: youtube.com/live/DvLZv1S...
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New video coming your way this weekend! It's the story of how Oz got to be so gay. Hit the notify bell to join me for the pre-premiere livestream: youtube.com/live/DvLZv1S...
This is Neo and he has mastered the art of having two balls in his mouth at the same time
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is Neo and he has mastered the art of having two balls in his mouth at the same time
RENT is streaming for free on one of those free-streamers, which means it has ad breaks. Including this perfect no-notes interjection after the AZT break.
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
RENT is streaming for free on one of those free-streamers, which means it has ad breaks. Including this perfect no-notes interjection after the AZT break.
I'm hosting a special Thanksgiving stream of The Wizard of Oz tomorrow! Come join me at noon pacific/3pm eastern on Twitch for the most beloved of all motion picture musical fantasies. twitch.tv/mattbaume
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I'm hosting a special Thanksgiving stream of The Wizard of Oz tomorrow! Come join me at noon pacific/3pm eastern on Twitch for the most beloved of all motion picture musical fantasies. twitch.tv/mattbaume
Are electrical outlets mad at me? Many users feel like they're looking at an angry little guy
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Are electrical outlets mad at me? Many users feel like they're looking at an angry little guy
Of course I enjoyed Wicked Part 2 but "I ask forgiveness for the things I've done you blame me for" may be the worst apology I've ever heard
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Of course I enjoyed Wicked Part 2 but "I ask forgiveness for the things I've done you blame me for" may be the worst apology I've ever heard
No plans on Thanksgiving? Let's spend it together! I'm streaming The Wizard of Oz on Twitch this Thursday. Come join us! twitch.tv/mattbaume
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
No plans on Thanksgiving? Let's spend it together! I'm streaming The Wizard of Oz on Twitch this Thursday. Come join us! twitch.tv/mattbaume
What makes Oz so gay? New video coming this Sunday, hit the notify bell to get an alert when we go live!
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What makes Oz so gay? New video coming this Sunday, hit the notify bell to get an alert when we go live!
Elphaba: This is an incredibly devastating moment for me
Glinda: Yes, of course
Elphaba: A time to be appropriately dignified and mournful
Glinda: Absolutely
Both:
Glinda: Yes, of course
Elphaba: A time to be appropriately dignified and mournful
Glinda: Absolutely
Both:
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Elphaba: This is an incredibly devastating moment for me
Glinda: Yes, of course
Elphaba: A time to be appropriately dignified and mournful
Glinda: Absolutely
Both:
Glinda: Yes, of course
Elphaba: A time to be appropriately dignified and mournful
Glinda: Absolutely
Both: