Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast

Jules, Bryan, and Outward regular Danny Lavery share year end Prides and Provocations. The hosts cover everything from risk-taking bottoms in government and infamous grifters to powerful organizers who are giving us hope for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by advice expert Danny Lavery to talk through some relationship issues. They share their thoughts on expectations around divorce as queer people, low self-esteem, and why shaming someone over hygiene might not be a bad idea. If you have a question or need some advice, email us: outwardpodcast@slate.comPodcast production by Palace Shaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outward hosts discuss Fellow Travelers, a historical drama set in 1950s gay D.C. They explore the sex and sexual politics of the show, as well as the question of attractiveness in the 1950s. They also cover topics such as gender identity, transgender history, and the crackdown on trans healthcare.

The podcast discusses PragerU's controversial ad campaign promoting a transphobic documentary on the dangers of gender. It examines the tactics used by advocates against transition-related care, the impact of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter on anti-trans content, and the negative effects of wealthy individuals promoting harmful views on social media platforms. Additionally, it analyzes PragerU's approach to creating documentaries and the regulation of social media.

This week, guest host Danny Lavery talks with self-appointed lesbian pop culture expert Kira Deshler to dive into the lively queer subculture within the Taylor Swift fandom, and their quest to liberate her. From there they explore the relationship between queer fans and their often straight pop icons.Songs mentioned:Tim I Wish You Were Born a Girl by Of MontrealPink Triangle by Weezer Johnny Are You Queer? By Josie CottonEmail us at: outwardpodcast@slate.comPodcast production by Palace Shaw. Outward is sponsored by BetterHelp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Christina, Bryan, and Jules talk with Jeopardy! winner and trans trailblazer Amy Schneider about her bold new memoir In The Form of a Question. Amy won $1.3 million after a 40 day winning streak in 2021, the longest streak for a woman in the show’s history. In this episode, Amy talks about the decision to be herself on her historical Jeopardy! run and why it felt important to not skip the tarot, drugs, and ‘messiness’ in her new memoir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slate’s Daisy Rosario takes the reins this week for a conversation with Bob the Drag Queen, aka non-binary actor and comedian Caldwell Tidicue. They talk about Bob’s foray into hip-hop, touring with Madonna, and why Bob so often collaborates with other queer artists.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spooky season is upon us, so hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder discuss Living for the Dead, the new queer ghost-hunting reality show from the creators of Queer Eye. The show, now streaming on Hulu, is narrated by the disembodied voice of Kristen Stewart, a haunting many of us would welcome. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda.Please note, starting in November, Outward will be appearing in your feeds more often, so be sure to subscribe.Items discussed in the show:Trans Data LibraryLiving for the Dead, on HuluGay AgendaChristina: Autostraddle’s coverage of Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger’s divorceJules: JewishCurrents’ “Dispatches From Gaza”Bryan: Queer witch @RiotaddamsThis podcast was produced by Palace Shaw and June Thomas.Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month’s discussion of Amazon’s film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today’s anti-trans panic. After that, they’re joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma’am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury’s new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda.Items discussed in the show:“Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest’s discussion of the movie, with Christina“Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on VultureFair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie BarnesSafe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury StardustThe Safe and Sound book tourGay AgendaBryan: “What Happens When You’re Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico LangChristina: Deadloch, on Amazon PrimeJules: People Collide, by Isle McElroyThis podcast was produced by June Thomas.Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intersex activist and educator, Pidgeon Pagonis, discusses their memoir and the campaign to end nonconsensual surgeries on intersex kids. The hosts also review the film adaptation of 'Red, White & Royal Blue' and critique its depoliticized portrayal of LGBTQ characters.