PRIDE
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe LGBTQ experience is more than just a rainbow flag, it’s a movement. The PRIDE podcast hosted by Levi Chambers celebrates every person under the queer umbrella with skillful journalism and engaging interviews. Ever wondered about the queer pirates who of the Caribbean? How about the origins of the expression "coming out" or the queer history of the United States? Join us as we provide a platform to LGBTQ people with stories to tell — stories about sexuality, gender, love, laughter or anything that unleashes your curiosity. PRIDE’s weekly podcast from Straw Hut Media is guaranteed to let your mind run wild in a safe space full of wonderment. So come along, we’re proud to have you.
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Episodes
PRIDE x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Pirate Queens w/ Rebecca Simon
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBREDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Levi, pirate historian Rebecca Simon, and Reddit's r/lgbt community recapping Season 2, Episode 3: Pirate Queens.We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Red...
Pride x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Valor High
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.6 MBREDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Reddit's r/lgbt community recapping Season 2, Episode 2: "This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches." We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors a...
Pride x r/lgbt Reddit Talk: Valor High
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.6 MBREDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Please enjoy this recording from our most recent chat with Reddit's r/lgbt community recapping Season 2, Episode 2: "This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches." We invite you to join live future talks by following the subreddit r/lgbt, and we will continue to share recordings of talks as they become available. We're so excited to have partnered with r/lgbt for live weekly Reddit Talks recapping our episodes and providing a platform for listeners and Redditors a...
Pirate Queens w/ Dr. Rebecca Simon
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MBToday we set sail with an old friend of the pod who originally joined us back in 2019 to teach us all about the queer history of pirates, Dr. Rebecca Simon. In our previous conversatio, we covered a more general history of pirates and the queerness many male pirates expressed through clothing and sxuality–like the gentleman pirate Captian Stede Bonnet, and the infamous Black Beard. We also discussed her book Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kid and How He Changed Piracy Forever. Du...
Pride x r/lgbt Reddit Talk: Introductions
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBREDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Each week on PRIDE, we share stories by and for the LGBTQ+ community where we unearth overlooked queer history, celebrate community change-makers, and share stories of our collective trials and triumphs. The best part of the PRIDE podcast is the diverse community of queer people and allies who have supported, shared, and been a part of these inclusive conversations. That’s why I’m so excited for our PRIDE family to grow even more by partnering with Reddit’s subredd...
Pride x r/LGBT Reddit Talk: Introductions
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBREDDIT TALK BONUS EPISODE: Each week on PRIDE, we share stories by and for the LGBTQ+ community where we unearth overlooked queer history, celebrate community change-makers, and share stories of our collective trials and triumphs. The best part of the PRIDE podcast is the diverse community of queer people and allies who have supported, shared, and been a part of these inclusive conversations. That’s why I’m so excited for our PRIDE family to grow even more by partnering with Reddit’s subredd...
Playboy's Long History of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community w/ Former Editor-in-Chief, Shane Michael Singh,
July 15, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MBPlayboy Magazine is one of the most recognized companies around today. The adult magazine, easily identified by its logo of a rabbit in a bow tie, challenged sexual restrictions and frequently celebrated women's bodies on their covers. Though their audience is traditionally white, cis, straight men, you might be surprised to learn that the magazine has a long-running history of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Today, you can see their advocacy proudly displayed on the front pages of their digital publicatio...
This Christian High School Fires Gay Coaches
July 08, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBDenounce your sexuality or lose your job. That was the ultimatum offered to two athletic coaches at Valor Christian High School in Highland Ranch, Colorado. Inoke Tonga was a coach for the boys volleyball team before he was fired in 2021 for being gay. One year earlier, lacrosse coach Lauren Benner was forced to leave her position for the same reason--her sexuality didn’t align with the school’s beliefs. In today’s four part episode, Levi speaks with Lauren and Inoke about their positions a...
Season 2 Premiere: The History of Gay Cruising w/ Alex Espinoza
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.8 MBPRIDE is back for Season Two! To celebrate the last day of Pride Month, and to kick off the rest of Pride Year, Levi Chambers sits down with queer historian, author, and professor Alex Espinoza to explore the intimate and radical history of gay cruising. Today's four part episode will: Cover the basics of cruising Explore its long history Unlock its secret code And consider the impact of COVID and dating apps on this enduring sexual practice. Alex Espinoza was born in Tijuana, Mex...
Introducing QUEEN OF HEARTS
June 20, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBIntroducing QUEEN OF HEARTS: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow QUEEN OF HEARTS wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/Pride_QoH
Baking, Babies and Bees w/ Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell and Brian Dow
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBWould you consider leaving your job, moving across the country, and buying a ranch with no farming experience? It sounds like the making of a Hallmark original movie. But that’s precisely what husbands John Kanell, and Brian Dow did. These two fathers traded their lives in Los Angeles for idyllic country life in Connecticut, running their own farm. They started a YouTube channel where they shared pieces of their lives, which has budded into a hugely successful business and a published cookbo...
'Love Is Love' With TikTok Stars Pierre Boo And Nicky Champa
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 76 MBThis week on Pride, we're embracing the Valentine season and chatting with a TikTok power couple who have the ability to make their followers swoon with the press of one upload button. TikTok superstars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo have amassed an audience of nearly 24 million across their platforms. But being in a same-sex relationship in the public's eye comes with its challenges. Today, Nicky and Pierre share with us their love story, their highs and lows, and how they navigate the pressur...
Hyram Yarbro: From Small-Town Arizona to Gen Z Beauty King
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBCoined the "Gen Z Whisperer” by the New York Times and “The Beauty King” by The Guardian, Hyram Yarbro is a beauty influencer with over 12 million followers across his various social handles. Today on Pride, we talk to Hyram about the grueling pressure that comes with giving public beauty advice, his new line of sustainable skincare products, and how to walk the talk when it comes to social issues. But first, we’ll go back to where it all began – with a gay boy in Arizona dreaming of a way o...
Beauty King, Hyram Yarbro
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesCoined the "Gen Z Whisperer” by the New York Times and “The Beauty King” by The Guardian, Hyram Yarbro is a beauty influencer with over 12 million followers across his various social handles. Today on Pride, we talk to Hyram about the grueling pressure that comes with giving public beauty advice, his new line of sustainable skincare products, and how to walk the talk when it comes to social issues. But first, we’ll go back to where it all began – with a gay boy in Arizona dreaming of a way ou...
History. Rated R. w/ Will Sterling & Craig Smith
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThis week on Pride, we are speaking with Will Sterling, an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Will hosts a podcast called “History Rated R” with his co-host Craig Smith. Throughout this episode, Will is going to share clips taken from their podcast, History Rated R and give us more insight into Craig and how he came to be a walking contradiction in terms of his sexuality, beliefs and political party affiliation. Be sure to check out History Rated R, out now! Your h...
Buggin' Out w/ Lauren Esposito
January 15, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBToday on Pride, we're going to be talking about some seriously misjudged creatures - spiders and scorpions - and how these joint-legged invertebrates sent one scientist on a path towards scientific discovery, conserving natural resources, and uniting the community of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Be sure to follow Lauren on Twitter! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or we...
Art as Representation w/ Marcos Chin
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBMarcos Chin is an artist whose work includes intersectional representation of queer stories and Asian stories. Today we are talking about his body of work. Being a commercial artist, Marcos has had to work in spaces where his artwork may be considered “bad for business”. We talk about how he navigates his career as a professional artist while also being able to stay authentic and true to who he is as an artist. Be sure to follow Marcos on IG! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety...
Branding & Gender
December 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBToday, commercials always have a target audience in mind. They’re thinking about who they have the best chance of selling their product to. Which is a common marketing tactic, but it’s rooted in gender ideologies. Tutus are for little girls, monster trucks are for boys, makeup is for women, you get the idea. Today, we’ve made a lot of gender progress. LEGOs has released lines of toys using only primary colors to prove that anyone can buy their products. Nerf even makes their own line of toy ...
Queer Santa
December 24, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 43.5 MBFor the last 23 years, Linda Warren has put on her shiny red suit with white fur trim and gone around granting the holiday wishes of LGBTQ youth in Denver, Colorado. Once she’s in that costume, she’s no longer Linda. Today, we speak with Linda, a 78-year-old woman who aims to bring holiday cheer to youth regardless of sexuality or gender. Her own experience with abandonment fuels her passion for giving these kids a Christmas they’ll never forget every year. Linda opens up about how her own f...
Love in Transition w/ Liz & Jesse Ponce
December 04, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBToday, we speak to Liz and Jesse Ponce, a couple who met on a blind date in 2015 and became wives in 2017. So when Jesse came out as a transgender man in 2019, a few things changed. But not their feelings for each other or their daughter Riley. Jesse and Liz join us to talk about Jesse’s transition, the fears they both had towards the future of their relationship, and how their love story became the topic of a viral TikTok video. Be sure to follow their TikTok and their fertility journey o...
How the Sacred Band, an Army of Gay Lovers, Defeated the Spartans
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MBToday we talk to James Romm, a historian, and author of the book Sacred Band. James tells the story of the military corp, and how sexual politics influenced the different Greek city-states. There are multiple portrayals of homosexuality in Greece and Rome in modern media, and it has been painted to be a sort of “gay-topia”, but the truth is a bit more complicated. We talk to James about how the Greeks really felt about same-sex relationships, and how sexual relationships between soldiers rea...
The Truth Behind "Gay-topia" Ancient Greece w/ James Romm
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesToday we talk to James Romm, a historian, and author of the book Sacred Band. James tells the story of the military corp, and how sexual politics influenced the different Greek city-states. There are multiple portrayals of homosexuality in Greece and Rome in modern media, and it has been painted to be a sort of “gay-topia”, but the truth is a bit more complicated. We talk to James about how the Greeks really felt about same-sex relationships, and how sexual relationships between soldiers real...
Queerness in DC Comics
November 20, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesIn 1954, Dr. Frederick Wertham's book, Seduction of the Innocent, claimed the comics were depraved and were harmful to children. This led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority, a voluntary yet omnipresent label ensuring comics bearing its sigil would follow many guidelines, one, in particular, being that “Illicit sex relations are neither to be hinted at nor portrayed. Rape scenes, as well as sexual abnormalities, are unacceptable.” This lead to the utilization of queer coding, especia...
How Queer Heroes Are Changing DC Comics
November 20, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBIn 1954, Dr. Frederick Wertham's book, Seduction of the Innocent, claimed the comics were depraved and were harmful to children. This led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority, a voluntary yet omnipresent label ensuring comics bearing its sigil would follow many guidelines, one, in particular, being that “Illicit sex relations are neither to be hinted at nor portrayed. Rape scenes, as well as sexual abnormalities, are unacceptable.” This lead to the utilization of queer coding, especi...
Horror Movies Are Gay With Michael Varrati and Brendan Haley
November 12, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBPeople have been terrified by the delights of a horror film since the late 1800s, during the earliest stages of motion-picture film. Since its creation, horror has developed into more than just a genre. It's a space to face our collective fears and explore the unknown. We're drawn to characters like Dracula or Freddy Krueger because they stand out from what is familiar. Otherness is a popular theme within horror films, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Today, we chat with Michael Varrati ...
A Photographic History of Men in Love with Hugh and Neal
November 05, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBToday on Pride we chat with Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell, a couple of nearly 30 years and the creators of the photo book “Loving: A Photographic History of Men In Love, 1850s-1950s.” They open up about how they started collecting old photographs of people in love, their collecting parameters to determine the subject’s relationship, and the unique stories they’ve come across since publishing “Loving.” Be sure to order "Loving" now! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the...
The Woman Behind Elvira: Cassandra Peterson
October 29, 2021 18:58 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBShe's a sexy, campy, horror icon and the Mistress of Darkness herself, Elvira. Beloved for her vampire sex appeal and satire, Elvira has been in numerous films and even inspired a comic book character. The woman behind the character, Cassandra Peterson, has been sitting on her throne as the Queen of Halloween for 40 years. But a recent revelation in Cassandra's new memoir has us falling in love with Elvira all over again. Cassandra is queer and has been in a relationship with a woman for dec...
Let's Talk About Intersex w/ Saifa Wall & Dani Coyle
October 23, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBToday, we’ll chat with Saifa Wall and Dani Coyle, two people who were born intersex. Saifa is a visual artist, public health researcher and the co-founder of the Intersex Justice Project. Dani is a trained graphic designer, INTERface project creator and is known online by her username @inter_sexy. In this episode they’ll open up about the variants of intersex, the conflicts that homophobia, heterosexism and transfobia have on this community and how we can bring change by advancing the conver...
A Very Queer History of the Catholic Church: Part 2
October 16, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBIn honor of LGBTQ History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the podcast. Enjoy our return to Queer Church: Part 2! Yesterday, in part one of our look at the history of same-sex love in the Catholic Church, we examined how the church’s perspective has changed over the course of 2000 years as a result of shifting social and cultural norms. Today in part two, we’re back with Dr. Lisa McClain exploring which parts of scripture are responsible for the Catholic Church’s st...
A Very Queer History of the Catholic Church: Part 1
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBIn honor of LGBTQ History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the podcast. Enjoy our return to Queer Church: Part 1! When you think about the Catholic church and its relation to the LGBTQ+ community, either as a believer or a non-believer, it likely isn’t as an ally. But the church’s stance on same-sex love isn’t as cut and dry as you might think. Over the span of two millenia, the church has adapted, however slowly, to a changing world. Today, we’ll start part one of ...
In Character w/ Julian Burzynski
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.2 MBJulian Burzynski is an actor, singer, dancer, comedian, and the unofficial “CEO of Smiles.” You probably know him as the guy on TikTok with the really cool mustache who posts videos recreating iconic moments from film and television. Today, Julian is here to talk about how television became a refuge from teen bullying and the global pandemic and how he turned his passion for movies into a creative outlet - one where he can embrace the masculine and feminine sides of himself. Be sure to foll...
ENCORE - A History of Queer Pirates w/ Rebecca Simon
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBIn honor of LGBTQ History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the podcast. Enjoy our return to A History of Gay Pirates! How do pirates know they’re pirates? They think… therefore they ARRR. Sorry for that terrible joke. But I want us all to get into the space of pirates. The open sea, violence, stealing, run-ins with the law, and above all, freedom -- from the social burdens of the Early Modern Era and -- freedom to love who they loved. Pirates have been around foreve...
Pride Update!
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 2.71 MBWe want to let you know about our exciting upcoming guests to stay tuned for! Be sure to take this week to catch up our past episodes on both podcast platforms and IGTV. Stay proud! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala. Have an interesting LGBTQ...
When Gay Best Friends Have a Baby Together w/ Brandi Andrews & Lawrence Carroll
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBBrandi and Lawrence were close friends who met at work, where the idea of starting a family together casually came up. Nearly four years later, they are raising their two-year-old son Hartley as a blended family that includes Brandi and Lawrence, as well as their respective partners. But what really sets them apart from other families is that Lawrence is gay and Brandi is a lesbian. Today you’ll hear from Brandi and Lawrence about their pregnancy journey, their approach to dating, and why Co...
Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist
September 22, 2021 16:45 - 9 minutes - 21.9 MBTrixie Mattel- Elastic Thinking- In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matthew welcome world-famous drag queen, star of the hit show “UNHhhh” and host of the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, the hilarious Trixie Mattel. The three have a fascinating conversation on the topic of elastic thinking, what exactly it means and how it can help us to heal. Alec and Matt share how they have overcome trauma in their own lives and the tools they’ve used...
America's Next Top Bisexual w/ Marvin Cortes
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBMarvin Cortes was the runner-up on cycle 20 of the modeling competition show, “America’s Next Top Model.” He was always caught flirting with the girls competing on the show and even ended up in a short relationship with Renee Bog-wah-deen at the end of the season. Which is part of the reason why Marvin’s family never suspected that he was anything but straight. But last month, Marvin posted a video telling everyone that he’s bisexual and proud. Today, we catch up with Marvin and talk reality...
ANTM Marvin Cortes On Being Bisexual and OnlyFans
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBMarvin Cortes was the runner-up on cycle 20 of the modeling competition show, “America’s Next Top Model.” He was always caught flirting with the girls competing on the show and even ended up in a short relationship with Renee Bog-wah-deen at the end of the season. Which is part of the reason why Marvin’s family never suspected that he was anything but straight. But last month, Marvin posted a video telling everyone that he’s bisexual and proud. Today, we catch up with Marvin and talk reality...
Vampires and Guys with Snake Tattoos w/ Saro
September 11, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBToday we’re talking with Saro, spelled s-a-r-o, an LA-based R&B-pop artist. Saro, AKA Evan Windom, is an independent artist who’s moody tracks live up to his name as he belts out lyrics like “love is pain.” Recently, Saro began to openly sing about the men he has dated. Like his recent single, “Daddy I Love Him.” But before he was proudly using male pronouns in his songs, he was using vague lyrics to hide his sexuality. It’s a fear a lot of musicians have. That they’ll lose fans if they don’...
That's So Raven Symone & Miranda Maday
September 04, 2021 00:12 - 38 minutesIn your head, you probably had an idea, or preconceived notation, or who Raven Symone was, which is why many of her fans were surprised when she announced her secret wedding to a woman named Miranda Maday. Today, we talk marriage with Raven and Miranda, the reality of being a young queer actor on Disney, their new YouTube channel, and maybe babies. Be sure to follow Raven and Miranda on IG and follow their YouTube channel, 8 PM! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the sh...
That's So Raven-Symoné & Miranda Maday
September 04, 2021 00:12 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBIn your head, you probably had an idea, or preconceived notation, or who Raven-Symoné was, which is why many of her fans were surprised when she announced her secret wedding to a woman named Miranda Maday. Today, we talk marriage with Raven and Miranda, the reality of being a young queer actor on Disney, their new YouTube channel, and maybe babies. Be sure to follow Raven and Miranda on IG and follow their YouTube channel, 8 PM! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the s...
Pray Away w/ Randy Thomas
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBSo today, we’re doing something a little different on the Pride podcast. I connect with Anne Heche and Heather Duffy, hosts of the Better Together podcast, who introduce me to Randy Thomas. Randy, one of the subjects of Netflix's "Pray Away", was the former vice-president of Exodus International. Exodus was a nonprofit group under the Christian umbrella that practiced conversion therapy in attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, using psychological or spiritu...
Liberated From Hollywood w/ Alyson Stoner
August 13, 2021 23:56 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBLike many child actors, Alyson has since spoken out about the intense conditions of her childhood and how she barely escaped the toddler-to-trainwreck pipeline. Today, she lives a pretty ordinary life. She’s furniture shopping for her new home, going to the farmers market on the weekends and researching what college she wants to take classes at. She’s even spoken up about falling in love with a woman for the first time. Today, we talk to Alyson about the effects her Hollywood career had on h...
Black Gay Weddings w/ Lawrence & Michael Broughton
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBWhen you were little, you probably pictured what your wedding day would look like. So when the day finally arrives to plan your big day, it’s a big deal. If a large celebration is your thing, then you’ll probably look for vendors and color schemes and outfits. This is exactly what Lawrence and Michael went to do, but it wasn’t as magical as they had dreamed. When they went on Pinterest for wedding inspiration, they couldn’t find a single photo of a couple that looked like them. They’re Black...
Fitness Pop Star: Caleb Marshall
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesBased in Los Angeles California, Caleb Marshall found a way to combine his love for pop music and dancing into an actual workout routine. He posts short videos online of him dancing along to some of today’s hottest hits. But a younger Caleb would have never pictured himself as a fitness icon. Today Caleb talks to us about how he started his career making dance videos and the steps he took to ensure he embraces his true, authentic self everyday of his life. Be sure to follow Caleb on IG and T...
Getting Fit and Fabulous w/ Caleb Marshall
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBBased in Los Angeles California, Caleb Marshall found a way to combine his love for pop music and dancing into an actual workout routine. He posts short videos online of him dancing along to some of today’s hottest hits. But a younger Caleb would have never pictured himself as a fitness icon. Today Caleb talks to us about how he started his career making dance videos and the steps he took to ensure he embraces his true, authentic self every day of his life. Be sure to follow Caleb on IG and...
Love-All w/ Lendale Johnson
July 17, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBLendale Johnson made headlines as America’s first openly gay professional tennis player. But not everyone saw his coming out as something to be celebrated. Lendale’s sexuality affects his life everyday, on and off the court. And it nearly destroyed his relationship with his mom. Today, Lendale is here to talk about the reality of being an out professional athlete, his family’s journey to acceptance and how his tennis academy inspires the next generation of athletes. Be sure to follow Lenda...
Black Trans Liberation w/ Raquel Willis
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBIn 2021, we’ve come a long way with queer representation but people are still losing their lives every single day just for being trans. Today we speak to Raquel Willis, a writer, editor and activist for Black, Queer and Transgender communities. She’s the former executive editor of Out magazine, she’s worked with the national organization for Transgender Law Center, and she created the Black Trans flag. Be sure to follow Raquel on IG and Twitter! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Ga...
Actions Are Louder Than Words w/ Todrick Hall
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBHe kicked off his singing career and gained national attention when he performed on season 9 of “American Idol.” After making it as far as the semi-finals, he went to the Broadway stage and landed iconic roles like Lola in “Kinky Boots” and Ogie in “Waitress.” He’s collaborated with some of the biggest voices in music today like Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Ariana Grande and has been a regular judge and choreographer on the beloved reality competition “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Today we’re joined by...
Keeping Faith w/ VINCINT
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68 MBToday we talk with Vincint Cannady, known by the mononym VINCINT, a singer and songwriter who adds some hope to the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and the religious community. VINCINT was raised Baptist and found allyship and acceptance within his community through his peers but most importantly, his professors. Now, he volunteers with multiple LGBTQ+ organizations to fight for acceptance and end discrimination. Be sure to follow VINCINT on IG! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-foun...
Pride is Life w/ Wrabel
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesChurches can decide to banish someone because of illegal activity, physical abuse, or abandonment. To the church, someone who has been excommunicated has committed a grave offense that caused this person to be separated spiritually from the church. For Stephen Wrabel, it was because he’s gay. Stephen Wrabel, known mononymously as Wrabel, is a musician, a singer, and a songwriter. Pop icon P!nk called him “one of the greatest singers and songwriters alive today.” His songwriting credits includ...