OUT LOUD MEDIA

I Did Not Sign Up For This

Society EN ↓ 193 episodes

Carling, a queer Canadian with a strong belief in the transformative power of storytelling, community, and friendship, is the creative mind behind "I Did Not Sign Up For This." As the podcast enters its third season, Carling is joined by her partner Lindsay, along with their two new Queer BFFs, Sam and Amy. Together, they navigate a diverse range of everyday topics, delve into the obscure, and explore the intricacies of their long-distance friendship, (fondly referred by Queers as "U-hauling"). Get ready to immerse yourself in the camaraderie and open discussions—no topic is off limits. Become...

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OUT LOUD MEDIA

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Society

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jun 11, 2024

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Episodes

Interview with OUT podcast 29.12.2020

This week we chat with the co-hosts of OUT Podcast- we hear their coming out stories, how they became friends, and the incredible work they are doing for the LGBTQ+ community around the world.  Check them out on IG @Out_podcast As always, give us a follow! IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Sign Up For This Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod Patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis Join the comm...

Carling and Michelle talk Holidays 22.12.2020

This week we dive into what the Holidays were like for us growing up, Christmas since Michelles husband passed, and why Carling comes across like a Grinch (but isnt!) As always, please consider leaving us a review wherever you get your podcast, and we'd love it if you followed us on the socials patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @Ididnotsignupforthis Tiktok @I...

Keeping on keeping on - teaching through a pandemic 15.12.2020

This week we catch up with Meghan, who we interviewed for episode 13 to find out how teaching has changed and what its been like discovering a new normal.  If you're liking what you're hearing, please consider leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Come be more social with us! Patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis IG @ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Sign Up For This  Tik...

A mother and daughter make memories 08.12.2020

This week we talk with Katie who tells us what it's been like finding out her mom has early onset Alzheimers.  You can find Katie on tiktok @Katiegray08 and her moms journey @thekathyproject  As always, we'd love it if you left a review, shared us with your friends, and gave us a follow below patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Sign Up For This ...

A sisters fight to stay together 01.12.2020

This week we chat with Madi and hear the incredible story of how, at 19 she fought for custody of her little sister.  You can check out their incredible journey on IG @madi_johnson, on Tiktok @madi_johnson_1 and her business IG @medical.aesthetic.marketing  As always, we'd love it if you shared this podcast with your friends, left a review, and checked us out on social media patreon.com/ididno...

Breaking down barriers 24.11.2020

This week we chat with Chris of @cjbeatsbipolar who is doing incredible advocacy work for better mental health support in traditionally dominated male industries. We hear his own experience that lead him to getting out patient treatment and a subsequent diagnosis of Bipolar Dissorder.  You can follow Chris' journey on IG at @cjbeatsbipolar.  As always, we'd love it if you left a review and...

Careful who you trust 17.11.2020

This week we chat with Dayna - what started as a story about a criminal employer quickly took a few turns we were not expecting!  Check out Dayna on tiktok @shechosis and on IG she's @daynadenise.art and @shechosis  If you're enjoying our podcast, please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.  We can be found on the following socials IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast Tiktok @Ididnot...

Stephanie caught a cat fish 10.11.2020

This week we chat with Stephanie who tells us about her five year roller coaster ride with a cat fish she met on Twitter.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcast.  Come interact with us! IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I did not sign up for this Tiktok @Ididnotsignupforthis.pod Patreon.com/Ididnotsignupforthis  Join the community over on Patreon at w...

A ouija board and a decade of trouble 03.11.2020

This week we chat with Jenn from Colorado about the year she got a Ouija board for her birthday and the havoc it raised in her life. We talk shadow people, ghosts, and aliens in this Halloween special.  Want to interact with us? Join our facebook group "I did not sign up for this" or any of our socials below patreon.com/Ididnotsignupforthis IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Si...

Ghosts, aliens, Xander and Stone oh my! 27.10.2020

This week we collaborated with the hilarious Xander and Stone and talked all things spooky, supernatural, and downright weird.  Check out their podcast wherever you listen to yours and on IG @xanderstonepodcast  If you like what you're hearing, we'd love it if you left a review and gave us a follow on our socials  Patreon.com/ididnotsignupforthis  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @ I di...

Rachaels battle with melanoma 20.10.2020

This week we chat with Rachael - an inspiring three time melanoma cancer survivor who tells us what it was like to battle cancer at such a young age, and the journey to finding herself. Rachael  (@rachieh3) works with the Get Real Movement, a Canadian non-profit focused on combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and promoting acceptance.  Check them out here: www.thegetrealmovement.com/ or on IG @getre...

Devon - Living with the disease that took her mom 13.10.2020

On this episode we chat with long time best friend Devon on living with the disease that killed her mom, and her own journey into motherhood. Trigger warning- although there are a lot of really light hearted moments and great take aways, this is a heavy episode that deals with trauma, grief, and depression.  We'd love it if you followed us on social media, we can be found at IG @ididnotsignupf...

Strangers on the internet in the early aughts 06.10.2020

This week we chat with "Daisy" who wanted to remain anonymous about her experience meeting an older man from the internet when she was just a young teenager.  We talk about how our generation really was the test model for developing internet safety and how wild it is that we didnt end up dead in a forest.  We're going to be doing an IG giveaway when we reach 1,000 followers, and we&#39...

Jen, her greatest love story and tragic loss 29.09.2020

This week we chat with Jen who shares her incredible love story and the tragedy that took it all away. Please note this is a heavy episode that deals with tragedy, loss, and grief.  If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd love to hear about it anywhere you get your podcasts. Stay up to date with us on any of the socials below IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Sign Up For This Tik...

Two gays and a house 22.09.2020

This week we chat with Dani and Kane of @twogaysandahouse who bought a house built in 1880 without ever having seen it in person.  We find out what it was like to buy a house without having been there, and some of the unexpected finds that have come up.  You can find them on IG @twogaysandahouse and Tiktok @twogaysandahouse Don't forget to check out www.the-well.com too!  Heres a sample of the...

Becca Lee Beauty talks growing up with a port wine stain 15.09.2020

This week we chatted with the lovely Becca of Becca Lee Beauty about what it was like growing up as the youngest adopted child in a predominantly white town with a port wine stain on her face.  You can find Becca on IG, Tiktok, and Youtube @beccaleebeauty  As always, if you liked this episode we'd love to hear about it in a review wherever you get your podcasts, or drop us a line on IG or FB!...

Kylees path to self love 08.09.2020

This week we talk to Virgin Radio host Kylee Roman! She tells us about how she got into broadcasting, and how a recent break up lead her to reflect on what it means to love yourself. You can find Kylee on IG @therealkyleeroman We'd love to hear from you! You can leave us a review anywhere you get your podcast, or drop us a line  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did Not Sign Up For This T...

Good old fashioned episode swap out 04.09.2020

You may be sitting here thinking "didnt I just listen to this weeks episode released on Tuesday?"...well, yes! But in the spirit of being a safe platform for people to share their stories in their own voices we are honouring a guests request to move her episode (and subsequent part 2) to our patreon feed.  As a timely replacement you get to hear Michelle and I update you on our big life ch...

Burlesque during a pandemic 25.08.2020

This week we talked to Ms Manhattan Wilde about what its been like as a show girl during a pandemic and how shes navigating her mid thirties, pandemic induced existential crisis. You can find Ms Wilde on IG @Mswilde.burlesque for all her updates!  As always, we'd love it if you left a review wherever you get your podcasts,  you can find us on social media at  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast F...

Alenas journey to discovering her true self 18.08.2020

On this weeks episode we chat with Alena, a professor and fellow podcaster who followed the path society set out for her- marrying a man and having a kid, until a journey of self discovery led her to coming out.  You can find Alenas podcast The Uncover Up anywhere you listen to us, and at the socials below tiktok @ampapaya IG @ampapaya and @theuncoverup   As always, we'd love it if you left us...

Rachel and her complex heart disease 11.08.2020

On this week we talk with Rachel who was born with complex heart disease, situs invertis totalis as well as a few other "fun" health complications that kept her parents on their toes. Rachel faces several more surgeries in the coming years, but through it all has kept her sense of humour and positive outlook.  Check out our IG for a throw back photo to Rachel and Carling in 1996 @Ididnotsi...

A dads secret family, and using music to heal 04.08.2020

This week we chatted with the incredibly talented Kirstie Lovelady about the time she learned her dad had a secret family and the ensuing journey of healing through music and therapy.    You can find Kirstie at the following links https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LH2y7f8E1L41WKyIOXP4E?si=U1y3UNEqRRiVocrea2DJDQ IG @kirstielovelady  Tiktok @kirstielovelady   If you're enjoying our podcast, we&#3...

Josies incredible weight loss journey and the unexpected complications 28.07.2020

On this weeks episode we chat with Josie Balka, radio host with Virgin 98.5 in Calgary about her inspiring weight loss journey and the insane turn events that came from her skin removal surgery.    You can follow Josies journey on IG @josiebalka and @josiesdisappearingact and find her on tiktok @josiebalka    As always, we would LOVE a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  We can be found on an...

How Kris embraced mental health and got tiktok famous 21.07.2020

This week we chatted with Kris Collins, a B.C hair stylist who opened up about struggling with depression and making the decision to get help, how tiktok became a positive outlet for her, and the unbelievable 1.7 million followers she gained.  You can find Kris on tiktok @kallmekris and on IG @kallmekris_4   You can find us on any of the platforms below  IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I Did...

Janas journey to a new cornea 14.07.2020

Hold on, because you're in for a wild ride! This week we bring you our interview with Jana, an Alberta woman who had to have a cornea transplant...and there were some wild turn of events!  If you're enjoying our podcast, please consider leaving us a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also find us on the platforms below IG @Ididnotsignupforthis.podcast FB @I did not s...

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