Late to the Party: A Queer Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Late to the Party, Allie welcomes Victoria, a cult survivor and former youth leader, who shares her journey of navigating religious trauma, purity culture, and finding her bisexual identity. The conversation delves into Victoria's upbringing in the Institute of Basic Life Principles (IBLP), her deep involvement in purity culture, and her eventual deconstruction of fait...

In this episode of 'Late To the Party,' host Alex talks with Sam Bear, a queer comedian from Santa Barbara and the owner of Bear Cave Comedy. The discussion covers Sam's journey through various life phases, including her decade-long travels to different parts of the world, her academic background in psychology and public health, and her transition from improv to stand-up comedy. Sam sh...

In this episode of 'Late To the Party,' host Alex interviews her younger cousin Luca, who is trans. Luca details their experiences coming out at 13, navigating their identity, and their journey growing up in a supportive family. They discuss Luca's evolving gender expression, the challenges faced with unsupportive figures like their father, and the joy and validation found through medi...

Exploring Queer Identity and Community with Kaia In this episode of Late To the Party, host Alex reconnects with Kaia, a high school friend, and delves into her journey exploring her trans femme identity and queerness. Kaia discusses her evolving understanding of her sexuality and gender, her experiences in the Bay Area kink scene, the role of supportive friendships, and her upcoming journey into...

In this episode of 'Late To the Party,' host Alex welcomes Matt to discuss the challenges and nuances of queerness and polyamory. They explore topics such as Matt's journey of self-discovery and coming out, dealing with internalized homophobia, and the complexities of identifying as gay and transitioning from identifying as bisexual. Matt shares his experiences of being in a polyamorous relationsh...

Exploring the Central Coast Drag Scene with BJ AKA Burnt Joint! In this episode of 'Late to the Party,' the host interviews BJ AKA Burnt Joint, a rising star in the Central Coast Drag scene. BJ discusses their journey into drag, starting just a year ago, and the unique way they balance their non-binary identity with performing as a feminine drag queen. BJ shares insights on the support fro...

In this episode of 'Late to the Party,' host Alex and her best friend Al dive into a candid discussion about discovering their sexuality, the challenges of biphobia, navigating straight-passing relationships, and the journey towards self-acceptance. Al shares their personal experiences of identifying as non-binary and lesbian, discussing their coming out story, their struggles with internalized ho...

In the debut episode of the 'Late to the Party' podcast, host Alex introduces herself and shares her personal journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with her sexual identity. She talks about her upbringing in a queer-friendly environment, her relationships, and the challenges she faced in understanding her sexuality. She also discusses her transition from identifying as pansexual to realizi...

What if you didn’t come out in high school? What if you’re still figuring it out? What if your queerness doesn’t look the way you thought it would? What if there wasn't one 'big moment' when you came out? Welcome to Late to the Party—a podcast about queerness, becoming, and showing up to your own life, on your own timeline. Hosted by Alex, a lesbian who came out later in life, this sho...