Michael Collina
History and Hear My Story editor Michael is drawn to inclusive histories, feminist theory, and LGBTQIA+ stories of every kind. A New Jersey native and lifelong fast-talker, he is unapologetically queer and lives in Colorado with his partner. When he’s not trying to catch up on his TBLT list, Michael is probably tending to his houseplants, exploring local historical sites and museums, or trying out a new recipe in his kitchen.
Favorite listens of 2025 (so far)
Articles and interviews
“Marsha” is a piece of queer history decades in the making
With the first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, writer and artist Tourmaline shows us what we can still learn from the legendary queer icon.
Andrea Long Chu defines what it means to have “Authority”
With her latest collection of essays, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic asks the question: What is authority?
“So Many Stars” is a love letter to queer history and resistance
Caro De Robertis’s groundbreaking oral history celebrates the activism, cultural impact, and lived experiences of a generation of queer, trans, and two-spirit elders of color.
“Stag Dance” is a master class in confrontation
In her follow-up to "Detransition, Baby", Torrey Peters delivers four stories that confront uncomfortable truths, characters, and concepts of identity to great effect.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” is a subversive tale of self-discovery and love
Imbued with a casual cleverness and humor alongside themes of desire and identity, this debut novel offers a bold new take on rom-coms.
Dylan Mulvaney’s “Paper Doll” is the three-dimensional story of a woman in transition
The trans icon talks about resolving her quarter-life crisis, exploring an edgier version of herself, what she learned from Beergate, and what she’s excited to do next.
Harry Trevaldwyn on the power of queer rom-coms
The beloved actor and comedian shares what it was like to write and perform his first novel.
“By the Fire We Carry” is a landmark work of American history and reporting
Exploring the generations-long fight for justice, writer and activist Rebecca Nagle’s powerful reporting provides both the historical and contemporary legal context surrounding Tribal sovereignty and territory in the United States.
“The Indian Card” offers a glimpse into the complexity of Indigenous identities and enrollment
In her debut work of nonfiction, Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz gives listeners a groundbreaking and personal exploration of Tribal enrollment policies, and what it means to be Native American in the United States.
“The Anti-Ableist Manifesto” is a must-listen guide to building a disability-inclusive world
With contributions from other disability advocates and scholars, Tiffany Yu’s self-narrated audiobook is a revolutionary guide on allyship and building more inclusive habits.
Refusal, joy, and other acts of radical resistance
With We Refuse, historian and podcaster Kellie Carter Jackson shines a light on the breadth of Black resistance, resilience, and joy, from historical fights against racism to empowering new paths toward liberation.
"The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky" shows how the patriarchy affects us all, boys included
Josh Galarza's debut novel is a touching YA story about overcoming fear, finding friendship, and healing what ails us.
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