39 – Gay Sugar Daddy – Ludwig II of Bavaria

About the Episode

This week we celebrate one of the first gay icons, King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Colin takes us on a magical trip back in time to Germany, while Sierra tries to hang on for dear life to this rainbow covered train that’s headed for the nearest castle. Join us as we talk about the world’s first poppers, a *maybe* gay composer, and how a child could one-up their parents.

Subjects Covered

King Ludwig II of Bavaria • Neuschwanstein Castle • Bavaria • Schwanstein • Hohenschwangau Castle • Lohengrin • Knight of the Swans • Maximiliam II of Bavaria • Prince Paul of Thurn und Taxis • Duchess Sophie of Bavaria • Prince Luitpold of Bavaria • Spera Von Truchseß • Steam Crane • Inspiration for Cinderella's Castle • Berg Castle • Josephine Von Wrbna-Kaunitz • Swan King • Plato's Closet • TJ Maxx • Michael's Craft Store • Death of Ludwig II • Murder of Ludwig II • Gay King of Bavaria • Richard Wagner • Homosexuality • 1800's Opera • Dr. Bernhard von Gudden • Poppers •

Sources

• Neuschwanstein.de - Neuschwanstein Castle
• Wikipedia.com - Bavaria
• Rictor Norton - The Gay Love Letters of Ludwig II to Richard Wagner
• Wikipedia - Hohenschwangau Castle
• YouTube - Schloss Neuschwanstein - Sclösser in Bayern
• Hohenschwangau.de - Hohenschwangau Castle
• Wikipedia - 1845 in the United States
• Wikipedia - Prince Paul of Thurn und Taxis
• Wikipedia - Neuschwanstein Castle
• Wikipedia - Ludwig II of Bavaria
• Wikipedia - Maximilian II of Bavaria
• Wikipedia - Richard Wagner
• Cambridge - Death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria