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LGBTQ Stories

117 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 107 ratings

LGBTQ Stories is hosted by Actor, Realtor, Podcast Host, & Vlogger Kevin Gerdes. We collect stories from those who identify as LGBTQ+ and share them with the world. When we come together and demand that our history lives on, something magical happens. People become inspired, lives are saved, and the marginalized no longer hide in the shadows of their oppressors. LGBTQ Stories is streaming in over 110 countries. We rejoice in the freedom that being out and proudly brings to our lives. We’re achieving this by sharing our stories with the world.

Follow us on Instagram at @OurLGBTQStories

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Episodes

Season 5 Returns - Joshua Shares His Story

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

For the complete show notes click here: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/joshuasstory    

Welcome to Season 5

January 18, 2021 09:21 - 1 minute - 3.07 MB

For complete show notes click here: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/season5

Look-back Episode: Laganja Estranja

December 22, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MB

Full Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/look-back-episode-laganja-estranja Support LGBTQ Stories Please: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TUSZYAVDZJ9SE  Kevin Adopts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UpyNQIZC1wv1Dgw9ULK1w/    www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com   The host's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kevingerdes Our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqstories/ LGBTQ Stories Merch: teespring.com/stores/lgbtqs...

See You In 2021| Our Annual Hiatus

November 22, 2020 08:24 - 6 minutes - 14.1 MB

Full Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/2020hiatus  Kevin Adopts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UpyNQIZC1wv1Dgw9ULK1w/  www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com   Host's IG: http://www.instagram.com/kevingerdes Guest IG: www.instagram.com/theqreview Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqstories/ LGBTQ Stories Merch: teespring.com/stores/lgbtqstories Get 10% off Pride Counseling: pridecounseling.com/lgbtqstories Los Angeles Real Estate Services: www....

The Q Review | Kenny's Story

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/theqreview Kevin Adopts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UpyNQIZC1wv1Dgw9ULK1w/  www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com   Host's IG: @kevingerdes Guest IG: www.instagram.com/theqreview Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqstories/ LGBTQ Stories Merch: teespring.com/stores/lgbtqstories Get 10% off Pride Counseling: pridecounseling.com/lgbtqstories Los Angeles Real Estate Services: www.kevingerdesrealestate.com...

My Fears of Adopting | Kevin Adopts

October 14, 2020 05:16 - 15 minutes - 36 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/fearsofadopting Kevin Adopts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UpyNQIZC1wv1Dgw9ULK1w/   

A Full Circle Moment | Maia Akiva

September 29, 2020 21:38 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/maiaakiva  

My Adoption Journey | Kevin Adopts

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/myadoptionjourney Kevin Adopts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UpyNQIZC1wv1Dgw9ULK1w/   

Where Pride Dwells | Rabbi Denise Eger

September 21, 2020 07:56 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/rabbieeger Support Kevin's Adoption Journey: http://www.gofundme.com/kevinadopts 

Raising Them - Gender Creative Parenting | Kly Myers

September 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/kylmyers Support Kevin's Adoption Journey: http://www.gofundme.com/kevinadopts  

Raising Them - Gender Creative Parenting | Kyl Myers

September 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Full Episode Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/kylmyers Support Kevin's Adoption Journey: http://www.gofundme.com/kevinadopts  

LGBTQ Stories Returns | Updates & Big News!

September 01, 2020 22:01 - 9 minutes - 22 MB

Full Show Notes: https://www.lgbtqstoriespodcast.com/post/sept12020 Support Kevin's Adoption Journey: http://www.gofundme.com/keinadopts  

Happy Memorial Day - Gay In The Military

May 25, 2020 18:21 - 34 minutes - 22 MB

Support LGBT Stories on GoFundMe at http://www.gofundme.com/lgbtstories 

Justin Case & The Closet Monster

May 14, 2020 21:29 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MB

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/justincaseandtheclosetmonster Anathema Trailer: https://youtu.be/1Jnfl3RNhZY To Purchase or Rent Anathema https://vimeo.com/ondemand/anathema Support LGBT Stories on GoFundMe at http://www.gofundme.com/lgbtstories 

Our GoFundMe Campaign

April 29, 2020 18:07 - 11 minutes - 12 MB

GoFundMe Campaign Link: http://www.gofundme.com/lgbtstories Show Notes Available Here: https://bit.ly/lgbtstoriesgofundme

Elena Joy Thurston | Part 2

April 23, 2020 17:19 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MB

Click the following link for all the links and show notes discussed in this episode. https://bit.ly/ElenaJoyThurston  Support LGBT Stories on GoFundMe at http://www.gofundme.com/lgbtstories 

Elena Joy Thurston | Part 1

April 09, 2020 03:26 - 49 minutes - 49.2 MB

Click the following link for all the links and show notes discussed in this episode. https://bit.ly/ElenaJoyThurston  Now Live Streaming LGBT Stories on the LIVIT App! Download the LIVIT app and search for @lgbtstories or click this link! https://17appv2.onelink.me/D7OH/lgbtstories For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories

Now Live Streaming LGBT Stories on the LIVIT App!

April 07, 2020 17:51 - 2 minutes - 2.89 MB

Now Live Streaming LGBT Stories on the LIVIT App! Download the LIVIT app and search for @lgbtstories or click this link! https://17appv2.onelink.me/D7OH/lgbtstories

HRC's Bullshit Article on LGBTQ People & COVID-19 - Microcast

March 30, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 20.6 MB

Join us for our daily show exclusively on Patreon. We release commentary style episodes on LGBTQ trending topics daily, Monday - Friday. Follow the link to listen to the latest episode. http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories

Dancer, Political Activist, & Queer | John-Pierre Shares His Story

March 25, 2020 01:56 - 22 minutes - 27 MB

Click the following link for all the links and show notes discussed in this episode. https://bit.ly/johnpierre  For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  

Dancer, Political Activist, & Queer - John-Pierre Shares His Story

March 25, 2020 01:56 - 22 minutes - 27 MB

Click the following link for all the links and show notes discussed in this episode. https://bit.ly/johnpierre  For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  

Whit's Story of Self Discovery - The Microcast

March 23, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.3 MB

Last year on National Coming Out Day, Whit Easton came on the show and shared a story about discovering that she was bisexual (original episode aired on Oct 11th, 2019, on our show, LGBT Stories). After shaving her head and finding truth in the fact that she is a gay, transgender, non-binary person she is back to share more of her story with us all today!   Every Monday we release the Microcast on our podcast, LGBT Stories. Join us for episodes Tuesday - Friday exclusively on our Patreo...

Feeling Distressed? We Have Help.

March 18, 2020 17:16 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MB

Visit www.pridecounseling.com/lgbtstories for 10% off your entire first month of online therapy right from the comfort of your own home!

What Does "Queer" Even Mean? - The Microcast

March 17, 2020 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

We release our daily microcast on the podcast, on Monday's. Today we are talking about the word, "Queer" and what it really means! https://ourlgbtstories.com/f/microcast-what-exactly-does-queer-mean Join us for our daily show exclusively on Patreon. We release commentary style episodes on LGBTQ trending topics daily, Monday - Friday. Follow the link to listen to the latest episode. http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories

Aaron Schock Comes Out - The Microcast

March 10, 2020 00:56 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

We release our daily microcast on the podcast, on Monday's. Today we are talking about Aaron Schock's public announcement that he is in fact, gay. Join us for our daily show exclusively on Patreon. We release commentary style episodes on LGBTQ trending topics daily, Monday - Friday. Follow the link to listen to the latest episode. http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories

Kyle Shares His Story - Gayish Podcast Feature

March 05, 2020 20:57 - 32 minutes - 31.9 MB

Click the following here for all the links and more show notes discussed in this episode. http://bit.ly/kyleshareshisstory For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  

Microcast #21 - Students Fighting For Representation!

March 02, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Click the following link for all the links and more show notes discussed in this episode. https://ourlgbtstories.com/f/microcast-21---students-fighting-for-representation For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories.

Thanks Patreon Member, Lachlan S & Dave P

February 27, 2020 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

Pick up some LGBT Stories swag here www.ourlgbtstories.com For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  Get 10% off your first month of Pride Counseling with our link today! www.pridecounseling.com/lgbtstories    LGBT Stories Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories Twitter: www.twitter.com/lgbtstories Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories    Pick up some LGBT Stories swag here www.ourlgbtstories.com ...

Me. #7 - Kevin's Story

February 27, 2020 07:10 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MB

Get 10% off your first month of Pride Counseling with our link today! www.pridecounseling.com/lgbtstories    For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. www.patreon.com/lgbtstories    LGBT Stories Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories Twitter: www.twitter.com/lgbtstories Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories    Pick up some LGBT Stories swag here www.ourlgbtstories.com   LGBT Stories is Produced and Hosted by, Kevin Gerde...

Microcast #17: LGBTQ Culture in Prisons

February 24, 2020 23:50 - 29 minutes - 16.6 MB

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories Twitter: www.twitter.com/lgbtstories Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories    Pick up some LGBT Stories swag here www.ourlgbtstories.com   LGBT Stories is Produced and Hosted by, Kevin Gerdes: www.kevingerdes.com Intern: C.C. Lilford   Get 10% off your first month of Pride Counseling with our link today! www.pridecounseling.com/lgbtstories    For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. www.p...

Check Out The new LGBT Stories Show - "The Microcast"!

February 19, 2020 00:23 - 1 minute - 2.33 MB

Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/lgbtstories Note: Epsidoes on Patreon are only being released Mon-Fri. Once we hit our goal on Patreon we will be going back to releasing new episodes on Saturday and Sunday as well! www.ourlgbtstories.com

A Listener Shares Her Story | Crystal's Story

February 18, 2020 23:01 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MB

Click the following here for all the links and more show notes discussed in this episode. http://bit.ly/crystalsharesherstory  For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  

A Listener Shares Her Story - Crystal's Story

February 18, 2020 23:01 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MB

Click the following here for all the links and more show notes discussed in this episode. http://bit.ly/crystalsharesherstory  For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. Find it here http://www.patreon.com/lgbtstories  

Microcast #12: Queer/Gender Fluid... Let's Talk About It.

February 17, 2020 19:19 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Check out our daily Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode. Every Monday we release the Microcast on our podcast, LGBT Stories on iTunes and Spotify.   CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories Our website: www.ourlgbtstories.com   Contact Us: Call us and leave us a short mess...

Me. #6 - Kevin's Story

February 12, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MB

Check out our daily Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode.   CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories Our website: www.ourlgbtstories.com   Contact Us: Call us and leave us a short message with what you love about LGBT Stories! Maybe we will use your voice on the show! Simpl...

You Gotta Have Faith - Miracle Mike Hennessey

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode.     FOLLOW MICHAEL ON :    FACEBOOK   MYSTERIES BY MIKE  https://www.facebook.com/MysteriesByMike/     MIRACLE MIKE https://www.facebook.com/MiracleMikeHealer/    ACTOR  https://www.facebook.com/MichaelHennesseyactor/   DINODOGZ https://www.facebook.com/TheDinoDogz/     FOLLOW MICHAEL ON:   INSTAGRAM   ACTOR: https://www.inst...

You Gotta Have Faith | Miracle Mike Hennessey

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode.     FOLLOW MICHAEL ON :    FACEBOOK   MYSTERIES BY MIKE  https://www.facebook.com/MysteriesByMike/     MIRACLE MIKE https://www.facebook.com/MiracleMikeHealer/    ACTOR  https://www.facebook.com/MichaelHennesseyactor/   DINODOGZ https://www.facebook.com/TheDinoDogz/     FOLLOW MICHAEL ON:   INSTAGRAM   ACTOR: https://www.inst...

Microcast #8: Women Didn't Know Pete Buttigieg Is Gay!

February 10, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories! CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories Our website: www.ourlgbtstories.com   Contact Us: Call us and leave us a short message with what you love about LGBT Stories! Maybe we will use your voice on the show! Simply call 310-750-3841 Email us fo...

FKF - A High School Fantasy Come True

February 07, 2020 20:28 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode.   Ashley of the podcast, "Girls Ask Guys Show" shares her first kiss story.   CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories  Our website: www.ourlgbtstories.com    Contact Us: Call us and leave us a short message with...

These Patreon Members Are Amazing! Named Shout Outs!

February 06, 2020 08:24 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode. CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories Our website: www.ourlgbtstories.com   Contact Us: Call us and leave us a short message with what you love about LGBT Stories! Maybe we will use your voice on the show! Simply ca...

Me. #5 - Kevin's Story

February 05, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode. Please help us and take our survey, make your voice heard! www.bit.ly/lgbtstoriesurvey  If you can not remember I began sharing my life story through this segment called, “Me”. It's a fairly new segment of the show only beginning just before we left for our hiatus. Our show LGBT Stories has always been a space where people can come on the show and discuss their lives...

Discovering My Trans Self | Niko's Story

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode. Today we are sharing a story from a man named, Niko. He is a transgender man, who lives in the mid-west, in Kansas. You know, our show only has a few people who are trans that have told their stories and that has differently been something on my mind. It is very important for me to make sure that we create a show that is a reflection of the entire LGBTQ community. So...

Discovering My Trans Self - Niko's Story

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode. Today we are sharing a story from a man named, Niko. He is a transgender man, who lives in the mid-west, in Kansas. You know, our show only has a few people who are trans that have told their stories and that has differently been something on my mind. It is very important for me to make sure that we create a show that is a reflection of the entire LGBTQ community. So...

Microcast #1 - The Intro & Where is the "Q"?

February 03, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.15 MB

Check out our DAILY Microcast exclusively on Patreon, just visit www.patreon.com/lgbtstories to listen to today’s episode.   LGBT Stories - The Microcast, is an exclusive show that airs daily on our Patreon page where we talk all things, LGBTQ!   CONNECT WITH LGBT STORIES ONLINE! If you haven’t joined our facebook group yet just go to facebook.com/groups/lgbtstories and click “Join”. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourlgbtstories Our Website: www.ourlgbtstories.com   Contact U...

LGBT Stories Update! Returning Feb 4th, 2020!

January 15, 2020 18:48 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Thanks for listening today! LGBT Stories returns on Feb 4th, 2020 with BRAND NEW EPISODES and a new show “LGBT Stories - The Microcast”! In this episode, Kevin shares all the news and updates with you all! www.ourlgbtstories.com   Follow Kevin Gerdes on Social Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevingerdes Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialkevingerdes Twitter: www.twitter.com/kevingerdes www.kevingerdes.com   Join Our Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/lgbtstories   Contac...

Thank You For 2019! A Year In Review

January 01, 2020 01:22 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

Thank you for being the community that you have been this year! Join us on our website at www.ourlgbtstories.com for a new experience!

Happy Holidays From LGBT Stories!

December 25, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 6.76 MB

This episode is dedicated to everyone out there who feels alone and scared today, or during this holiday season. A short episode from our host, Kevin Gerdes, letting you know that you're not alone. If you would like to donate to LGBT Stories you can do so at www.ourlgbtstories.com and then click donate in the menu bar. Additionally, you can also purchase LGBT Storie's merch by clicking shop and shopping at our online store. Remember that 5% of all profits made get donated right to GLSEN ...

King of Stars Pt. 2 - Best of LGBT Stories 2019

December 23, 2019 21:21 - 51 minutes - 42.3 MB

Today’s episode is called King of Stars and it features a man names, Ryan Heller. You may know that Ryan is the designer of our logo, but he also told his story on the show year ago. It’s a long, two-part episode and I am so excited to reshape it with you all. Part one is here today, and part two will be released tomorrow. I hope you enjoy Ryan’s story on December 20th, 2016. Please help support LGBT Stories' YouTube channel by subscribing there. The link to do that is bit.ly/lgbtyoutube ...

King of Stars Pt. 1 - Best of LGBT Stories 2019

December 16, 2019 08:30 - 42 minutes - 35.4 MB

Today’s episode is called King of Stars and it features a man names, Ryan Heller. You may know that Ryan is the designer of our logo, but he also told his story on the show year ago. It’s a long, two-part episode and I am so excited to reshape it with you all. Part one is here today, and part two will be released tomorrow. I hope you enjoy Ryan’s story on December 9th, 2016. Please help support LGBT Stories' YouTube channel by subscribing there. The link to do that is bit.ly/lgbtyoutube ...

LGBT Stories Survey! Tell Us About YOU!

December 10, 2019 21:25 - 7 minutes - 6.08 MB

bit.ly/lgbtstoriessurvey We are surveying the LGBT Stories community to help us get a better idea of who listens to the show. Every time we have asked for this community to come together for good, you all deliver! I am excited to see just how diverse this community is! Please visit bit.ly/lgbtstoriessurvey now to make your voice heard!

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