Late in 88

By Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda

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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 & 1998, at a time when there wasn't language to describe identities that were fringe and undefinable. By shining a light on their middle childhood and late teens, Bronwin and Elinor explore the impact of historical context and the gift of contemporary language that allows more freedom of self expression. The series will welcome many special guests and experts including grade school classmates, professors, doctors, and experts in their fields. Bronwin Parks is a Calgary city kid who grew up to be a rancher, rodeo cowboi, and the founder of the award-winning Feisty Creative, a top-notch creative agency for the music, film, television, and digital media industries. Through Feisty, Bronwin has worked with brands, award shows, and all of Canada’s major music labels.  Since coming out as queer in 1996 at the age of 16 and later in 2020 as non-binary, Bronwin has fought hard to be a much-needed and outspoken champion for diversity and equity. Their dedication in fighting for systemic change has led them to serve on several music and creative industry boards, pushing DEI initiatives, creating inclusive spaces, and bringing more opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Elinor Svoboda is an award-winning filmmaker, sound designer, educator, with over 20 years of experience. Her work has been nominated for both Grammy and Juno Awards, shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival, and premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival. Notably, her 2012 short Documentary Tegan and Sara: INDIA was broadcast and distributed internationally via Warner Brothers Music.  Alongside her directorial and sound work, Elinor works as a dedicated educator, having previously served as a sessional professor at Sheridan College and an instructor at York University. She has also been a faculty member of the Training in Power Academy of Meditation and Healing for the last 20 years. Having spent several years in Toronto, Elinor recently returned to her home province of Alberta, where she is developing several television and feature narrative projects under her company, Ellefire Media. Late in 88 is created by: Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda Distributed by: Women in Media Network Edited by: Ellefire Media Original Music by: Aaron Hutchinson

Episode Date
Wingmates for Life: Graduating in ’98
Aug 21, 2026
Rae Spoon: Don’t Be Alarmed If You See Me in Either Washroom
Aug 14, 2026
Sex Ed, Silence, and Teaching for Queer Teens in ’90s Alberta
Aug 07, 2026
Tegan Quin: Coming Out A Little Bit Closer To High School
Jul 31, 2026
The Girl With Gay Dads
Jul 24, 2026
Girls, Grunge & Guns: The Dark Side of 1998
Jul 17, 2026
The Doctor is In: Unpacking the Teenage Brain with Dr. Kate
Jul 10, 2026
Grief & Teenage Trauma: Losing Steve
Jul 03, 2026
Late in 88 in 1998: Queer Goth Cowboys & Grunge Skaters
Jun 26, 2026
The Decade That Changed Queer Canada
Jun 26, 2026
Late in 88 Trailer
Jun 23, 2026
Part 5: Back to the Future
Aug 09, 2024
Part 4: The Question Box
Jul 26, 2024
Part 3: "Tomboy"
Jul 12, 2024
Part 2: Hometown Olympic Fever
Jun 28, 2024
Part 1: What If We Were Friends?
Jun 28, 2024