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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 politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 12 Ratings

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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 politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    A History of the Gay Right with Neil J. Young

    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 Gay Right. They dig into some of the inherent contradictions of the Gay Right and the pillars of their political strategy and reveal how central whiteness and maleness is to their politic. 

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    • 34 min
    Queer Crime Double Feature: Drive Away Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding

    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 Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding. They dig into the joy of queer bars, Kristen Stewart's soft butch coming out, and the newly iconic Katie O’Brien.
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    • 36 min
    Brontez Purnell on His New Memoir

    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 Bridges I've Burnt: A Memoir in Verse. They dig into the influence of astrophysics and forgiveness on his work, and his essay on Black Gay Pornstar Gene Lamar. 
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    • 43 min
    Trace Lysette on the Hollywood Rollercoaster

    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 story of a trans woman returning home after decades of estrangement from her dying mother, and was the first-ever film led by an out trans actor to debut at the Venice Film Festival. Jules talks to Trace about the layers of her performance and the rollercoaster experience of making and campaigning the film.
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    • 37 min
    Trace Lysette on the Hollywood Rollercoaster

    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 story of a trans woman returning home after decades of estrangement from her dying mother, and was the first-ever film led by an out trans actor to debut at the Venice Film Festival. Jules talks to Trace about the layers of her performance and the rollercoaster experience of making and campaigning the film.

    Chase Strangio, Continued. Trans Visibility and Community

    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, Bryand and Jules ask Chase about his recent New York Times op-ed Trans Visibility Is Nice. Safety Is Even Better. They also talk about how hyper-visibility does not equate safety, and what we all risk losing when we lose trans rights. 
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    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Priya 🥰 ,

Wonderful!

Absolutely amazing podcast!! Every episode of Outward is hilarious and informative, and the co-hosts work so well together.
I love the variety of topics and interviews, and the Pride and Provocation game is a particular favourite. I adore the podcast and can’t wait for more episodes!

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