Out On Earth

Welcome to the first episode of our elemental series, water! We take a cautious dive into coral reefs, perversion, blasted seascapes, and alllll the biopolitical nuance of being called fish. Cricket breaks open the queer ecological theory of perversion where the binary of pristine vs. blasted somehow brings us all the way back to Spongebob Squarepants. Ashton is all about the fish-- we are fish, w...

Rhythm is a survival skill and House is a home for all! In this groovy episode, Cricket gives a natural history of musicality, from bone flutes, to cave parties, to the TikTok dance industrial complex. Ashton welcomes us into the world of House music, unveiling it's origins in queer and Black history. We tie up this series with a nice little bow of hope, and a reminder that we have so many tools t...

What do Brendon Urie and SOPHIE have in common?? Hint: fish. Tune into this episode if you’ve ever wondered why straight men are so … gay? Ashton takes a biographical deep-dive into the person and musical genius that SOPHIE was, and how her impact lives on in music today. Cricket unpacks the origins of queerbaiting, “emo” and how the Madonna-Whore Complex has consistently plagued the scene for ove...

Grammy worthy beats from the more-than-human world often go unnoticed. We're here to bring awareness to the next rising star! We explore how sound shapes ecosystems in the most fascinating ways, from birdsong, to vibration, to fungal networks and plant intelligence. We learn how gendered misconceptions of birdsong have left many of our ladies out of the spotlight, and that mushrooms are the vibe p...

Beyond the buzz, caffeine didn’t start with coffee, but is undeniably a staple of many peoples’ days around the world (ours included). From the cultural roots of coffee to third-wave coffee and its’ modern-day role as a catalyst for capitalism, coffee has a complex history filled with colonialism and thievery. In this episode, we explore coffee’s journey from a local queen into a global phenomenon...

Is your self-care routine truly caring, or just corporate branding? When wellness is reduced to a shopping list, what does it mean to truly care for ourselves and our communities? Cricket explores the intersectional origins of self-care discourse in disability activism, and we rant a lot about the pitfalls of the American healthcare system and health insurance to meet our needs. Ashton discusses t...

Time is everything. We set our alarms at a specific time, we go to lunch at a specific time - we’re all bound to time from the second we wake up. But why? And how did we come to this? This episode, join us as we explore the fascinating history of timekeeping, exposing how we arrived to the “Tyranny of Now” and way time has been manipulated in order to prop up systems of industry and capital. We’ll...

In the spirit of Halloween (and existentialism), we discuss apocalypse and urban collapse this week! Contrary to the doom and gloom we typically associate images of the post-human world with, the word “apocalypse” has roots in both change and revolution. We explore how capital and religion have utilized power and fear to morph its’ modern connotations. And what of urban collapse, you ask? Think of...

Wounded and longing or cunning and cruel, which kind of wolf lives inside of you? Welcome to the second installment of our Halloween series in which we explore the history of lycanthropy and werewolves! If this series has revealed anything thus far, it’s that our perceptions of the “otherworldly” or “alien” are often reflective of how we perceive the world. Turns out, werewolves are no exception....

Inspired by the tomfoolery happening in American politics, we seek to explore the interconnections between society, ecology, queerness, and …. extraterrestrials? Heads up, we get existential as hell in this episode. Are aliens inherently queer or are queer people inherently alien? What are the odds of us having had contact with extraterrestrial life? What do our theories about extraterrestrial lif...

Farmers and socialism... who knew they were so connected? Join us as we unravel the dramatic history of the radical farmers movements of Oklahoma's past (1905-1920), filmed from a barn at Ralphs Ranch in OKC (the Rooster was a paid actor). Check our Ralph's Ranch! https://www.ralphsranch.co Thank you to Primavera Cinema Co. for helping us film this episode. Listen AD FREE on Patreon, for just $1!...

Feeling hungry? Join us (and a special guest 😀) as we discuss food systems, community gardens, and the commons! Why do so many of us not know where our foods come from and who is the culprit behind this? Our government and its legislation often fall short in addressing the root of the problems regarding the unequal distribution of resources. The narrative is often that we, as individuals and loca...

What happens when divination and inebriation come together to maximize their joint slay? A long history of evolution, spiritual connection, and psychedelic enemas. Join us as we explore how derivatives of “vice crops”, alcohol and psychedelics, have been revered and celebrated by different communities since before the rise of agriculture. We explore how systems of power have morphed human relation...

We dive into the hidden history of fatphobia, tracing its roots from Renaissance art's body ideals to its intersection with racism and colonialism. We discover how these historical undercurrents shape modern attitudes, including their impact within the queer community as we advocate for body neutrality and inclusivity. Tune in for a compelling journey that challenges norms and redefines our percep...

Ecofeminism meets psychology! Making breakfast, going to the grocery store, choosing your favorite deodorant - these are all small-scale examples of bodily autonomy. What does bodily autonomy look like on a large scale? What are the implications of history on our modern ideas of anatomy? Ashton breaks down the historical and medical aspects of bodily autonomy, while touching on how it’s being thre...

Guns or glitter? Join us as we unravel the embarrassing history of gender reveal parties, and explore what parenthood looks like outside of a heteronormative binary.  Works Cited A Bit Fruity Podcast: Interview with Jenna Karvunidis I started the ‘gender reveal party’ trend and I regret it. LGBT Parenting in the United States by the UCLA Williams Institute Liben LS, Bigler RS, Krogh HR. Langu...

Our homes are our place of refuge and safety, yet we rarely consider the ways in which it is constructed and defined outside of our control. Systems of power - economic, social, and political - are constantly shaping and redefining how we think of our houses, as well as how we view those without houses. How can we move beyond this separation between housed and unhoused communities for more liberat...

Rats! Meet the grand dame of the rodents. Why do we consider these intelligent little creatures to be pests? What does it mean to even be a pest, anyways? Cricket answers this and more, dishing on rats' superhuman abilities and the Rat Offensive of 1930-1932. Ashton explores the history of animal testing and the Leaping Bunny certification seen on many cosmetics products. Digressions include Congr...

Enter the urban oasis, where mosquitos mutate and queer people migrate. Prepare to be gagged as we uncover the cultural creatures of the city and explore the interconnectedness of it all. JOIN OUR PATREON Linktree Instagram and Tiktok | @outonearthpod Email Us! | outonearthpod@gmail.com WORKS CITED Emergent Strategy T he Death of the Black Utopia Darwin Comes to Town The Accidental Ecosystem Actor...

#NotAShrimp Why are we as a society putting monkeys on yard leashes? What are the throughlines between exoticism and Sea Monkeys? Join us as we explore the contemporary manifestations of colonial history through the lens of exotic animal-keeping. Ashton is thoroughly unwell this episode while Cricket delivers a shrimply-captivating account of the once-popular children’s toy, Sea Monkeys. Digressio...

Celebrate the day of love in this extra special episode, featuring crafty drag artist and environmental justice extraordinaire, Forrest Fleur! Join us as we highlight the vast spectrum of queer love in animal relationships, revealing that we aren't so alone... even on valentines day. FOLLOW FORREST: @theforrestfleur JOIN OUR PATREON Linktree Instagram and Tiktok | @outonearthpod Email Us! | outone...

Video games, gender, and accessibility! How are video games reflective of our attitudes towards nature? How can video games provide physiological benefits while still excluding certain groups of people who may benefit the most from these benefits? What sorts of representation can be found within video games and what does this say about the culture surrounding video games, writ large? Join the OOE...

What are the ways that the internet, and other tech, can become a tool of resilience, community power, and the regeneration of the Earth? This episode is a collection of stories that help us understand what kinds of knowledge we need, and how we can uplift this knowledge using the internet and other new technology. Highlights include eco-eroticism and the eco-sex Manifesto, Indigenous knowled...

Greenwashing, pinkwashing, rainbowashing-- we're airing out the dirty laundry today. Ashton is back for a full Out on Earth experience! Cricket brain dumps on a gender-critical and anti-capitalist history of the holiday shopping season, starting with department stores all the way up to Kim Kardashian nipple gate. Ashton talks SheIn-stealing and cheugy Pride marketing schemes. We complete the episo...

I can't, I have rehearsal! In this experimental episode, Cricket is joined by their sibling PK to discuss the social power of theater and drama in queer ecology. This episode is pure info-dumping at its finest, digging into naturalist theater history and our own experiences with the performance of gender. Also my cats are there. Ashton's Cuntcussion fund on Ko-fi! Follow PK @pkratesloafs Linktree...