Late in 88
Late in ‘88 is a podcast that explores the blurred lines of truth and memory as two grade school classmates, Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda share their experiences of growing up queer and gender non-conforming in Calgary, Alberta 1988, at a time when there wasn't language to describe identities th...
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 21, 2026
Wingmates for Life: Graduating in ’98
In this series finale of Late in ’88, Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda take listeners on an emotional road trip, visiting their high school, meeting present‑day students and reflecting on the question they set out to answer, what if they were friends?
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Aug. 13, 2026
Rae Spoon: Don’t Be Alarmed If You See Me in Either Washroom
*Content Warning* This episode of Late in 88 explores domestic violence, sexual violence, medical trauma, homophobic and transphobic harassment, and teenage substance use, listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Late ’88, Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda reconnect with musician, producer, and author Rae Spoon, a trailblazing Canadian trans icon and Bronwin’s former gas-station co-worker. Together, they revisit the “very gay gas bar” at the end of the C-train line, and the makeshift s
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Aug. 7, 2026
Sex Ed, Silence, and Teaching for Queer Teens in ’90s Alberta
Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda reconnect with Professor Tanya Callahan of the University of Calgary to revisit Alberta’s high school sexual education curriculum of the ’90s and are joined by Elinor's niece to discuss her current experience in high school.
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July 30, 2026
Tegan Quinn: Coming Out A Little Bit Closer To High School
Hosts Bronwin and Elinor welcome Tegan Quinn of iconic alternative band Tegan and Sara to talk about coming out in high school in Calgary and the process of publishing their memoir, 'High School.'
July 23, 2026
The Girl With Two Dads
In this episode of "Late in '88," hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda reconnect with Courtney, a classmate from their high school in Calgary, Alberta. Courtney shares her unique upbringing with two gay dads and the challenges of navigating her identity during high school. The conversation touches on tmany high school memories but also, the impact of media on their perceptions of coming out. The hosts reflect… https://latein88.com/ https://www.instagram.com/late.in.88/ https://www.tiktok.com/
July 16, 2026
Girls, Grunge & Guns: The Dark Side of 1998
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains subject matter that some listeners may find triggering. If you or someone you love is struggling please contact the Canadian suicide crisis help line at 988, or kidshelpphone.ca anytime, day or night. Internationally please contact your local crisis assistance centre. Hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda discuss the typical queer story of coming out, that was anything but typical. Bronwin recounts their experience coming out in high school, feeling like “
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July 9, 2026
The Doctor is In: Unpacking the Teenage Brain with Dr. Kate
Hosts Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda get back on the couch with clinical psychologist Dr. Kate to unpack the chaos, beauty, and heartbreak of graduating high school in 1998. Together they explore what’s really happening in the brain and body of teenagers. Alongside Dr. Kate’s insights, you’ll hear raw personal stories about navigating domestic violence, chronic depression, and the homophobia present in rural cowboy culture. The trio reflect on attachment, grief, and how teen coping strategies
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July 2, 2026
Grief & Teenage Trauma: Losing Steve
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains subject matter that some listeners may find triggering around self harm and teenage substance abuse. If you or someone you love is struggling please contact the Canadian suicide crisis help line at 988, or kidshelpphone.ca anytime, day or night. Internationally please contact your local crisis assistance centre. The episode explores the impact of a best friend's cancer diagnosis and death of a high school classmate on host Elinor Svoboda in 1998. Along wit
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