Sapphic dating show ‘Closet Space’ sparks joy and connection in Missouri’s queer community

About this episode

Lindsey Goodhart discusses her sapphic dating show 'Closet Space' and its impact on the queer community in Missouri.

Created by St. Louisan Lindsey Goodhart, “Closet Space” is a sapphic blind dating show that fosters a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community through its live studio audience. Goodhart reflects on how the show has sparked genuine connections and the importance of establishing dedicated queer spaces in Missouri, both on and off the stage.

People in this episode

Guest: Lindsey Goodhart

Topics covered

• sapphic dating
• LGBTQ community
• queer spaces
• blind dating
• connection

Keywords

• sapphic
• dating show
• LGBTQ
• Missouri
• queer community
• connections
• blind dating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Louis Public Radio

Books & works: Closet Space

Places: Missouri

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