December Update: More Videos, More Livestreams, More Muffins (Patreon)

Hello, my holiday hamburgers.

I hope you're having a cold dark December, and I mean that in a good way because it's when things are cold and dark that we can discover the coziest brightest warmth. I wish you all the tea, candles,  mushroom soup, savory little pies, flannel and scarves and fondue of the season.

This weird year being what it is, now seems a particularly vital time for seeking out comforts, and it's in the spirit of comforting company that I've started livestreaming much more frequently. Come join me every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday over on Twitch.tv, where I play games and chat about the goofy weird fun projects I'm working on. Mondays are for crafting games, Wednesdays are for weird games, and Fridays are for furry-friendly titles. Whee.

Also: a reminder that I've got a new weekly newsletter! Each one features a little story, updates about the neato-queer stuff I've recently released (with your support!), and surprising tidbits I've dug up in the process of doing research. Sign up at mattbaume.com.

And of course, none of what I do would exist, my lovely Patreon backers. Here's a little roundup of what everything you've recently made possible:

• YouTube videos! I've been trying some new video formats that allow me to release them more frequently. Recent videos include a guided tour of weird ads, how the Bob Newhart Show and real-life psychiatrists tackled homosexuality, and TV's first gay husbands.
• The Sewers of Paris! Each week on the podcast, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past -- books, movies, music, shows, and more -- and answers the question: how did it change your life? 
• Livestreams! It's a true delight to spend time chatting with folks live. Lately I've been livestreaming my research process, flipping through weird old newspaper archives and discovering some truly incredible queer historical gems (and the occasional mystery). Click the bell here to get a reminder when the next one goes live.
• Cozy Pants! A podcast for Patreon backers! Join me and my partner James for a fun affectionate chat about the cultural comforts that are lighting up our lives.

As always, I have so much gratitude for each and every member of this little Patreon -- without you, I couldn't make these video, audio, and livestream projects. It means absolutely everything to me, and I'm thrilled every day that I get to make stuff for you.

Matt

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