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Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
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Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and... more

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Episodes

Sarah McBride’s Win and the Rise of Anti-Trans Politics

This week, the hosts come together to unpack Sarah McBride’s groundbreaking win as the first openly transgender member of Congress.... more

27 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
What Southern LGBTQ History Can Teach Us

In this episode, host Jules Gill-Peterson speaks with the co-founders of Invisible Histories about their groundbreaking work preserving the rich,... more

20 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Now What Do We Do? Mark Joseph Stern Answers Our Post-Election Questions

This week, Christina Cauterucci sits down with Slate’s own Mark Joseph Stern to tackle the mounting concerns facing the LGBTQ+... more

13 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Gays in the Woods: History and Identity with Ben Miller

In this episode, historian Ben Miller chats with Bryan Lowder about the surprising ways white gay men have romanticized the... more

06 Nov 2024 · 39 minutes
Building Movements with Gender Liberation March Organizers Raquel Willis and Eliel Cruz

On September 14th 2024, thousands of people joined the Gender Liberation March in Washington D.C. to join the call to... more

30 Oct 2024 · 44 minutes
The Amicus Brief for U.S. v. Skrmetti with co-author Jules Gill Peterson

On December 4th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could decide the fate... more

23 Oct 2024 · 43 minutes
The WNBA’s Very Big Year: New Fandom, Renewed Homophobia? with Frankie de la Cretaz

In this episode long-time friend of the show and longtime WNBA fan Daisy Rosario sits down with queer sports reporter... more

16 Oct 2024 · 37 minutes
What Arabic LGBTQ+ Slang Tells Us with Marwan Kaabour

In this episode long-time friend of the show June Thomas sits down with the editor of The Queer Arab Glossary,... more

09 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
Surviving Hate and Finding Joy as a Trans Teen with Nico Lang

Outward hosts Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci sit down with reporter and author Nico Lang to chat about their new... more

02 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Fighting for Non-Binary Inclusivity in Athletics with Cal Calamia

In this episode, Outward hosts Jules Gill-Peterson, Bryan Lowder, and Christina Cauterucci sit down with non-binary marathoner Cal Calamia to... more

25 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
The LGBTQ Moments and Misses at the DNC with Madeline Ducharme

In this episode, guest host Daisy Rosario talks to ‘What’s Next’ producer Madeline Ducharme about her experience at the DNC.... more

18 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
Kamala Harris’ Record on Trans Rights with S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman

This week Christina Cauterucci speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman about their Slate article Kamala Harris’ Surprising Record... more

11 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
Could the Kids Online Safety Act Harm Queer Youth?

This week Bryan, Jules, and Christina are joined by reporter Jasmine Mithani to talk about the Kids Online Safety Act.... more

04 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
Dating Friends and Understanding Desire with Myisha Battle

This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by dating coach and host of the KCRW podcast How’s Your Sex Life,... more

28 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
Collecting LGBT+ History with Corey Serrant

This week, Jules sits down with Art Specialist Corey Serrant from Swann Auction Galleries to chat about pieces from their... more

21 Aug 2024 · 40 minutes
Olympic Legend Greg Louganis on Outliving and Outperforming Expectations

As the Olympics come to a close, we wanted to share this story from Death, Sex & Money. During the 1988... more

14 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
Is Telehealth the Answer for Gender Affirming Care? with Sohini Desai

This week Jules speaks with journalist Sohini Desai about their latest article for Slate ‘Trans Health Care Is Under Attack.... more

07 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
Project 2025 with Orion Rummler

This week Bryan sits down with reporter Orion Rummler to break down Project 2025, conservative 920-page policy blueprint for a... more

31 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
“Bathroom Bills” Return with Nico Lang

This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are... more

24 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
Can you love the bigotry away? Queer Advice with Mathew Rodriguez

Bryan, Jules, and Mathew unite to tackle your questions! This week they take on what to do when kids question... more

17 Jul 2024 · 42 minutes
What's A Gender Doula?

In this episode, Jules talks to Gender Doula Eli Lawliet. They break down what it means to offer non-medical support... more

10 Jul 2024 · 42 minutes
Can Animals Be Queer?

This week Bryan, Christina, and Jules reunite for a classic Outward episode! They share their prides and provocations, set the... more

03 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
A History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst

This week Christina chats with Eleanor Medhurst, author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,” and the blog ‘Dressing Dykes’... more

26 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Slow Burn: A Hotbed of Homosexuality

While the Outward team makes the most of Pride Month, we have a special treat for you, the first episode... more

19 Jun 2024 · 50 minutes
Iconic Queer Women’s Spaces with June Thomas

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six... more

12 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Disrupting Food & Restaurant Culture with Chala June

This week, Jules chats with Chala June (food writer and former associate editor at Bon Appetit) about what it is... more

05 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
The Trans History of the 1936 Olympics with Michael Waters

This week, Bryan dives into the world of sports to talk about the often obscured queer history of the Olympics... more

29 May 2024 · 34 minutes
Behind the Scenes of ‘Gays Against Briggs’ with Christina Cauterucci

This week Christina Cauterucci returns to Outward to talk with Bryan about her experience making ‘Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs’... more

22 May 2024 · 41 minutes
Evolving Our Social Scripts - Queer Advice with Mathew Rodriguez

This week Bryan and Jules are joined by new contributor Mathew Rodriguez for a round of advice. They tackle who... more

15 May 2024 · 37 minutes
Bryan talks to the creator of Queering the Map, a digital archive of queer stories from around the globe

This week Bryan talks to Lucas LaRochelle, the creator of the online platform Queering the Map. Queering the Map is... more

08 May 2024 · 27 minutes
Mary & George Brings the Historical Drama

Former Outward producer June Thomas joins Bryan and Jules to chat about the very gay new series from Starz, Mary... more

01 May 2024 · 41 minutes
Queer Trademark Law with Michael Goodyear

This week, Jules and Bryan talk to Michael Goodyear about how trademark law is helping queer brands reclaim derogatory language.... more

24 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
A History of the Gay Right with Neil J. Young

This week Bryan talks to writer Neil J. Young about his new book Coming Out Republican: A History of the... more

17 Apr 2024 · 34 minutes
Queer Crime Double Feature: Drive Away Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding

On this week’s episode, guest hosts Daisy Rosario and Madeline Duchamp break down the new lesbian caper films Drive Away... more

10 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Brontez Purnell on His New Memoir

For National Poetry Month Bryan and Jules talk to multi-hyphenate writer and performer Brontez Purnell about his new book Ten... more

03 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes
Trace Lysette on the Hollywood Rollercoaster

In this episode, Trace Lysette (Transparent, Hustlers) talks about her critically acclaimed film Monica, with Jules. The film tells the... more

27 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
Chase Strangio, Continued. Trans Visibility and Community

This week, we’re sharing more of our interview with Trans rights activist and ACLU Lawyer Chase Strangio. In this episode,... more

20 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Chase Strangio on the Anti-Trans Legislation Landscape

2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation and with over 500 bills introduced in 2024 it’s shaping up to... more

13 Mar 2024 · 57 minutes
Tennessee's LGBTQ Affirming Churches

In this episode Bryan speaks with Reporter Jessica Bateman about her recent Washington Post article ‘They found spiritual joy. They... more

06 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
Polyamory and Other Non-monogamous Advice

From 52 first dates to 8 boyfriends at once, Ashley Ray is a poly expert here to answer your relationship... more

28 Feb 2024 · 39 minutes
True Detective: Night Country’s Lesbian Subtext

This week, Bryan is joined by Slate’s Madeline Ducharme to solve the mystery of True Detective: Night Country’s queer undertones.... more

21 Feb 2024 · 36 minutes
The Inherent Queerness of Poetry

This Valentine’s Day Poet Cyrée Jarelle Johnson is joined by Outward producer Palace Shaw to share poems and chat about... more

14 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
A Short History of Transmisogyny with Jules Gill-Peterson

Outward’s own Jules Gill-Peterson has a new book, A Short History of Transmisogyny, that gives insight into a fascinating queer... more

07 Feb 2024 · 48 minutes
All of Us Strangers’ Ghosts and Gays

This week, Jules and Bryan join Slate Editor Jeffrey Bloomer to take on the spooky and surreal of All Of... more

31 Jan 2024 · 44 minutes
Your Queer Queries, Answered!

Danny Lavery and Madeline Ducharme join Bryan in taking on your uniquely queer queries, like- what to do when your... more

24 Jan 2024 · 44 minutes
The Outing of Bubba Copeland

This week Bryan Lowder sits down with Evan Urquhart of Assigned Media, a news site dedicated to daily coverage of... more

17 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
Raquel Willis is in Bloom

This week Jules sits down with Raquel Willis, an award-winning activist and journalist whose work is dedicated Black trans liberation.... more

10 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
Prides, Provocations, and Political Scandals

Jules, Bryan, and Outward regular Danny Lavery share year end Prides and Provocations. The hosts cover everything from risk-taking bottoms... more

20 Dec 2023 · 42 minutes
We’re Here, We’re Queer, Here’s Some Advice!

This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by advice expert Danny Lavery to talk through some relationship issues. They share... more

13 Dec 2023 · 39 minutes
Fellow Travelers Brings the Gay Sex and Questionable Anachronism

This week, the Outward hosts discuss Fellow Travelers, a new historical drama from Showtime that takes us into gay D.C... more

06 Dec 2023 · 46 minutes
PragerU’s Transphobic Twitter Takeover

On this episode, The Outward hosts break down the million-dollar takeover ad on X for Prager University’s documentary Detrans: The... more

29 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
Taylor Swift's Queer Fans Want to Liberate Her

This week, guest host Danny Lavery talks with self-appointed lesbian pop culture expert Kira Deshler to dive into the lively... more

15 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
Amy Schneider is a Champion

This week, Christina, Bryan, and Jules talk with Jeopardy! winner and trans trailblazer Amy Schneider about her bold new memoir... more

08 Nov 2023 · 38 minutes
Bob the Drag Queen's Gay Barz

Slate’s Daisy Rosario takes the reins this week for a conversation with Bob the Drag Queen, aka non-binary actor and... more

01 Nov 2023 · 35 minutes
Living for the Dead Queers the Ghost-Hunting Genre

The spooky season is upon us, so hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder discuss Living for the Dead,... more

25 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Mercury Stardust Helps Queer People Feel Safe and Sound at Home

It’s September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy... more

20 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Red, White & Really Bad

This month, hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder discuss Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s best-selling queer rom-com... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
The Pleasures and Politics of Cruising

This month, taking a cue from the sultry, sensual heat of summer, Outward examines the venerable queer practice of cruising—for... more

19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Despair Is a Rational Response to Anti-Trans Activism

In the last of our Pride month mini-episodes, host Jules Gill-Peterson is joined by Evan Urquhart, the community manager for... more

28 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
Pride Special: The Trans Pharmacist Who Went Viral

This month, to celebrate Pride, we’re bringing you some extra episodes of Outward. On Saturdays, we're sharing some great LGBTQ... more

24 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
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This month, taking a cue from the sultry, sensual heat of summer, Outward examines the venerable queer practice of cruising—for sex and... more