11 episodes

Every month, people from all over Chicago gather at Sidetrack, one of the city’s longest-running gay bars, to hear stories told live by LGBTQ people. Now, we’re going back into the archives — 6 years of archives — to bring the stories to you.

On the Mic: Outspoken LGBTQ Storytelling Mattachine Productions

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Every month, people from all over Chicago gather at Sidetrack, one of the city’s longest-running gay bars, to hear stories told live by LGBTQ people. Now, we’re going back into the archives — 6 years of archives — to bring the stories to you.

    "Take me to the moon!"

    "Take me to the moon!"

    Stories about returning to the gay bars! Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack! 
    Stories by Ada Cheng, Richard Rodriguez, and Maria Kostas.
    Hosted by Kim L. Hunt & David Fink. Curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer & Host: Devlyn Camp.
    More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 42 min
    “Publicly, Overtly, Over-the-top-ly"

    “Publicly, Overtly, Over-the-top-ly"

    Recorded LIVE... on Zoom! Stories by Janet Anne, Archy Jamjun, and Ray Christian. Hosted by Kim L. Hunt & David Fink. Curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer: Devlyn Camp. More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 40 min
    "We all come from the goddess"

    "We all come from the goddess"

    Stories celebrating Black History Month! Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack! (and on Zoom!)
    Stories by Darryl Heller, Kim L. Hunt, and Channyn Lynne Parker.
    Hosted by Art Johnston and Kim Hunt, curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Story Collector: Ray Teresi, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer & Host: Devlyn Camp.
    More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 54 min
    "You broke my heel!"

    "You broke my heel!"

    Stories about QUEER RAGE! Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack!
    Stories by Abby McEnany, Sonal Aggarwal, and PJ Gray.
    Hosted by Art Johnston and Kim Hunt, curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Story Collector: Ray Teresi, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer & Host: Devlyn Camp.
    More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 47 min
    "All-girls all-night orgy"

    "All-girls all-night orgy"

    A sex episode! Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack! NSFW stories by Melvyna Gaynor, The Dutchman, and Buddy King.
    Hosted by Art Johnston and Kim Hunt, curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Story Collector: Ray Teresi, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer & Host: Devlyn Camp.
    More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 39 min
    “We’re starting this newspaper in the middle of an epidemic“

    “We’re starting this newspaper in the middle of an epidemic“

    Stories from iconic Chicago queer history celebrating Outspoken's 6th anniversary! Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack!
    Stories by Tracy Baim, Jace Smith, and David Cerda. Hosted by Art Johnston and Kim Hunt, curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Story Collector: Ray Teresi, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer & Host: Devlyn Camp.
    Find episodes of "The 10% Show" here or at gerberhart.org.
    More info at sidetrackchicago.com

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Hjsjshb ,

❤️

These are such special stories I am so glad I found this! please record more if you can :)

jinsoo23 ,

Incredible, Authentic Stories that Produce a Range of Emotions

I love attending OutSpoken in person at Sidetrack so I’m glad they have made this podcast so we can continue listening to stories while social distancing. I always leave these storytelling events and these podcasts having learned something new about LGBTQ history, shed a few tears, and laughed hysterically. The stories cover a wide range of the LGBTQ history. If you are a fan of storytelling events like The Moth and want an LGBTQ history, this is the right podcast for you!

Tim Dupps ,

Enlightening.

Insightful and fascinating. Found this through Queer Serial (which is also definitely worth a listen). I am excited for more episodes! Thank you to the producers of this for making it happen.

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