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Emma Goswell from the Coming Out Stories podcast

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Why are All My Friends Obsessed with Boys?

Brad September 18, 2023

Emma Goswell with Coming Out Stories talks with Kit, who redefined herself at the age of 3

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Drag, Dilemmas, and Desert Delights with Philip Bahr

Brad September 11, 2023

Philip Bahr dives in and breaks down the iconic 1994 Australian film 'The Adventures of Pr

Gayish hosts Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz hugging

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Everyone’s a Little Bit Gayish with Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz

Brad September 4, 2023

Gayish podcast hosts Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz explore stereotypes and creating an inclus

David S Pederson seated while wearing a suit.

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“My Best Friend was a Light Pole on the Playground,” with David S Pederson

Brad August 27, 2023

Discover how author David S Peterson turned life's adversities into fuel for his dreams. G

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Matt Baume & Classic Sitcom Queers

Brad August 21, 2023

Matt Baume explores the impact of LGBTQ+ representation on sitcoms. By analyzing iconic sh

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Why Do Labels Need to Define One of the Deepest Emotions on the Planet? With B Proud

Brad August 14, 2023

Renowned photographer B Proud takes us on a journey with her powerful and evocative images

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I Love Lucy in Space. Tony Maietta on Hollywood’s Evolution and Iconic Figures

Brad August 7, 2023

Tony Mayetta explores Hollywood's past, Lucy Ball's impact on popular culture, and the leg

Dina Nina Matinez-Rutherford at her city councilmember desk

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The Profane, Funny Politician. A Trans Woman, Stand-up Comedian Helping Run Wisconsin’s Capitol City: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

Brad July 31, 2023

Comedian, activist, and inspiration! Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford is a trans woman who mo

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She Returned to the Scene of a Hate Crime, and this Happened: With Artist, Sam Kirk

Brad July 24, 2023

Sam Kirk's murals aren’t just about aesthetics, they're stories that promote inclusivity

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The Power of Music in Film: Composer David Gonzalez on Making Movie Magic

Brad July 17, 2023

Embark on a melodious journey into the world of film music. David Gonzalez, who has lent h

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Matthew Shepard’s Legacy: Judy Shepard’s Fight for Change

Brad July 10, 2023

Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard, whose murder sparked a national awakening. discus

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Closet to Chaos: Abuse, Addiction, & Mental Health with Brad Shreve

Brad July 3, 2023

Brad Shreve shares his wild journey of mental illness, drugs, abuse, and self-discovery fr

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Coming Out Fabulous, Falling Into Despair, & Rebounding Into Politics With Cesar Zepeda

Brad June 26, 2023

Cesar Zepeda went from the safety of being in the closet to coming out in a big way but wo

Richard Steven author Donald Strachey myseries.

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He Helped Blaze the Trail for Future LGBTQ Authors- Richard Stevenson

Brad June 20, 2023

Richard Stevens chats about his Donald Strachey mystery series which he wrote 18 novels fr

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Aggressive, Playfulness: The Best Kind of Music with Mr. Slade

Brad June 12, 2023

Mr. Slade makes music that sounds like Sweat, Beer and that feeling you get when you're do

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True Crime Coverage: The Dark and Light of Wendy Whitman’s Career

Brad June 5, 2023

Wendy Whitman, former executive and producer of Court TV and the Nancy Grace show on HLN,

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Del Shores: Sordid Lives, Leslie Jordan, & Southern Baptist Sissies

Brad May 29, 2023

Del Shores, a trailblazing gay filmmaker, playwright, and actor known for his contribution

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer standing in front a row of stringed instruments.

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A Special Film with Music & Humor & Triumph Over Adversity: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer

Brad May 22, 2023

Marcy Marxer is a musician inspiration after a diagnosis. She created cartoons and posted

Mike Dorsey and Chih Lin standing in their kitchen with a tray of colorful dumplings

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The Dumpling Dudez Left Corporate to Pursue a Passion They Love

Brad May 15, 2023

Mike Dorsey & Chih Lin are the Dumpling Dudez. They share their inspiring story of leaving

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A Remarkable Fierce Journey Being Victorious During the AIDS Crisis with Philip Bahr

Brad May 8, 2023

Philip Bahr shares his moving and uplifting account of perseverance and the power of perso

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Devoted Life Fighting for Improved LGBTQ Family Rights with Deb Guston

Brad May 1, 2023

Attorney Deb Guston shares her work in marriage equality and adoption laws for the LGBTQ+

Curtis Chin sitting in a chair while speaking at a conference.

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Successful Life of an Inner-City Chinatown Kid: Curtis Chin

Brad April 24, 2023

Curtis Chin went from a TV writer to creating award-winning social justice. His career too

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Surviving Trauma Through Music and writing: Garrick Jones

Brad April 17, 2023

From Outback to opera to author. Dive deep into the inspiring life story of Garrick Jones

Brad Shreve in front of the artwork for the Coming Out Stories podcast

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Introducing Coming Out Stories: Brad Shreve’s Chronicle

Brad April 11, 2023

Hear Brad's interview with Emma Goswell, when he was a guest on Coming Out Stories. He sh

Mark McNease and Rick Rose holding up coffee cups

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Emmy Award Winning Careers & An Award Winning Friendship : Mark McNease & Rick Rose

Maurice Chevalier March 28, 2023

Discussion with Mark McNease and Rick Rose, two Emmy award-winning friends who have mainta

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The High Fashion Dandy Helping to Change Lives: Cator Sparks

Brad March 21, 2023

Cator Sparks has an amazing background in the fashion industry and as a journalist. He sha

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Building Homes for Trans Women in Need with Kayla Gore

Brad March 15, 2023

Kayla Gore's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Despite

black and white photo of David Allwood wearing t-shirt

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Mr Gay England combating LGBTQ Loneliness: David Allwood

Brad March 7, 2023

Mr. England 2022, David Allwood uses his platform to raise awareness about loneliness and

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Talking Queer Money with the Debt Free Guys

Brad February 26, 2023

With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com and Queer Money® podcast, David & Jo

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Jamie Bruesehoff: Mother of that Scary Transgender Person

Brad February 21, 2023

After a picture went viral, Jamie Bruesehoff and her transgender daughter Rebekah were thr

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: John Berendt

Brad February 13, 2023

John Berendt shares stories of the eccentric inhabitants of Savannah, GA and their inspira

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Coming Out Stories with Emma Goswell & Sam Walker

Brad February 6, 2023

> Meet Emma Goswell and Sam Walker, the creators of the hit podcast ‘Coming Out Stori

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Activist & Public Health & HIV Specialist in Africa: Cary Alan Johnson

Brad January 31, 2023

Cary Alan Johnson is an author, activist, and Africanist. Raised in Brooklyn and currently

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Aydian Dowling: Transgender Activist & Entrepreneur

Brad January 23, 2023

With a breakthrough cover feature in Men’s Health magazine, multiple appearances on The

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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics – Vivian Kleiman

Brad January 16, 2023

Vivian Kleiman is a Peabody Award winning filmmaker and Emmy Award nominated producer/dire

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CNN’s Miguel Marquez on Reporting, Politics, & Being Queer

Brad January 9, 2023

CNN senior national correspondent, Miguel Marquez, has worked in broadcast journalism for

ANT sitting next to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

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Comedian ANT: A Journey of Humor, Recovery, and Kindness

Queer We Are January 3, 2023

Hear ANT discuss filling auditoriums, being a guest on talk shows, having his own show, th

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Sean Strub — Radical Activist, Mayor, & Founder of POZ Magazine

Queer We Are December 19, 2022

Sean Strub was appointed mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, the Pike County seat, in 2016. He

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Breakups & the Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak with Rosie Wilby

Brad December 13, 2022

Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian, author and podcaster based in London. Her new bo

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Brian Sims Celebrating the Exciting Surge in LGBTQ Political Participation

Brad December 6, 2022

Former State Representative Brian K. Sims is a distinguished policy and civil rights advoc

Old wooden cross with LGBTQ posted above it and it's draped with rainbow colored cloth

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Wonderfully Made LGBTQ+R(eligion) Yuval David & Mark McDermott

Brad November 29, 2022

Yuval David and Mark McDermott discuss their documentary Wonderfully Made LGBTQ+R(eligion)

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Accidental Activist Cathy Renna

Brad November 22, 2022

Cathy Renna Talks with Brad about her history of activism, including playing a central rol

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Transgender Day of Remembrance with Robyn Gigl

Queer We Are November 15, 2022

Robyn Gigl is an attorney, author and activist who has been honored by the ACLU-NJ and the

Bryan Ruby wearing sunglasses and dressed in a baseball uniform

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Pro Baseball, Music, And Coming Out: Bryan Ruby’s Uplifting Journey

Brad November 14, 2022

Bryan Ruby talks about coming out while being an active baseball player, founding a non-pr

Interview with Coco Peru on Queer We Are

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Coco Peru on a Drag Queen’s Remarkably Special Journey

Brad November 13, 2022

Miss Coco shares candidly about her life journey, drag career, her ability to make people

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