Karina Longworth Explores Bisexual Hollywood History in New Podcast Season
Karina Longworth's podcast 'You Must Remember This' launches its 18th season, titled 'The Bisexuals,' on Tuesday. The eight-episode season examines the lives of Broadway singer Libby Holman and actor Montgomery Clift. Longworth says even progressive people often dismiss bisexuality as a myth.
Karina Longworth’s 18th season shifts focus from the industry’s present to its buried queer past, centering on two figures whose public personas masked private complexities. Libby Holman, a Broadway torch singer, and Montgomery Clift, a film star, both navigated eras when open bisexuality was professionally untenable. Longworth’s framing suggests that even well-meaning audiences today often treat bisexuality as a lesser or invented identity, a bias she aims to counter through archival storytelling. The season’s eight episodes promise a deep dive into how these performers’ desires shaped their careers and legacies, continuing the podcast’s tradition of unearthing Hollywood’s hidden histories.
This season could resonate beyond podcast listeners by challenging persistent cultural myths about bisexuality, particularly in entertainment circles where identity is often simplified. By grounding the discussion in historical figures, Longworth may help normalize bisexual visibility and encourage more nuanced conversations about sexuality in media. Audiences who dismiss bisexuality as a phase or a myth might find their assumptions questioned, while LGBTQ+ listeners may see their experiences reflected in a mainstream cultural artifact. The impact, however, depends on how widely the season circulates and whether it sparks dialogue in film criticism and fan communities.