Pride Month Announcements: New Merch, new episodes, new Homestead!
June 9, 2025·3 min
This episode features host Ray announcing new Pride Month merchandise and upcoming content for the fictional horror podcast "The Sheridan Tapes." Ray explains the return of physical merchandise after a previous store closure due to high costs and quality issues. The new Sheridan Tapes Pride Collection is launched as a one-week Kickstarter campaign for pre-orders of t-shirts and stickers.
Five brand new designs are available, with three inspired by characters Sam, Ned, and Amanita. The campaign aims to produce items in bulk to lower costs and improve quality compared to print-on-demand services. All profits will fund productions for Homestead on the Corner, the network behind the show, through the end of the year. Ray announces that B-Side 13 will be released on the podcast feed on Saturday, June 14th. He directs listeners to the free Patreon tier for a monthly newsletter with updates on Homestead on the Corner releases. A new $2 monthly Patreon tier offers ad-free access to existing episodes, while a $5 tier provides early access to new content.
Ray frames the merchandise initiative as supporting queer fiction podcasts in a challenging climate. He expresses gratitude to the audience for their support during a year of reduced production activity. The host describes the community around the shows as "amazingly accepting and vibrant." The episode includes promotional ads for other podcasts, "The Glass Cannon" and "The Best Worst," which are unrelated to the announcements. The tone is enthusiastic and direct, with a clear focus on community engagement and practical updates. The style is a monologue from the host, blending promotional details with personal appreciation.
Listeners interested in "The Sheridan Tapes" merchandise or wanting to support its queer-focused network will find this episode essential. Those solely interested in the show's narrative fiction content may prefer to skip this administrative update.
