LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast

Chris and Noel, a retired couple, share their journey of selling all their possessions and traveling full-time in an RV. They discuss their teaching careers, coming out experiences, and the challenges they faced in a different time. They also talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their travels and the unexpected surprises they encountered along the way. Noel and Chris share their experiences of emb...

Most would define an ultra-marathon as a foot race longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles.    Our guest this episode, Jeffrey Binney, is an excitable long-distance runner, advocate champion for inclusion, and long-time friend of LGBT Outdoors. Host:  Justin Yoder Co-hosts:    Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton Guest:  Jeffrey Binney Jeffrey's Website Jeffrey's Film "O...

It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up? Host\Box Of Old Cables:  Patrick Thompson Players: Justin Yoder Cherie Belanger Diana Moore Esther Bouras...

Join the full LGBT Outdoors Board of Directors for this incredible (and lengthy) special episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast as we share our coming out stories in honor of National Coming Out Day.  Trigger Warning:  We lightly touch on the topic of suicide - as it is an all-too-common response to struggles in the LGBTQIA+ community.  If you are struggling, please know that you are wanted, needed,...

We're back with an exceptional episode - with an even more super-exceptional guest!  LGBT Outdoors, meet Nova West.   They are a wildlife filmmaker - working with the likes of National Geographic,  Discovery, and Netflix, to name but a few.   And an artist.  And a published photographer.  And an environmental educator.  They are just... incredible!   In this episode, host Justin Yoder and co-...

Guess what?!   It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.    Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean. We chat about a WIDE array of topics:  Is Bigfoot misunderstood?  Is ethical nudity a thing? What hap...

LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with multi-challenge finisher, Dan Link, from the hit show "Naked And Afraid" and "Naked And Afraid: Last One Standing".     Listen in as Dan shares what it's like to spend up to 60 days in the wild with little more than a single survival item.   We also discuss why LGBTQIA+ visibili...

It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up? Super-duper special guests from The National Park After Dark podcast, Cassie and Danielle, join us to cel...

LGBT Outdoors is incredibly happy and... JOYful... to bring you this episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.  Host Justin Yoder and co-host Patrick Thompson had the mountainous pleasure to chat with Grandma Joy (age 93) and her incredible grandson, Brad Ryan.    Grandma Joy and Ryan traveled across the US to visit every single (63 of them!) National Park in the US National Park System over the cours...

 It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.    Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean. We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode.   Run-ins with the law, a transgender coming out story, how not...

On this episode, we get to chat with legendary road tripper, National Park System aficionado, and determined advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Mikah Meyer. He visited every one of the sites under the National Park System on what can only be described as an epic adventure.  Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with Mikah about his road tip origins, the power and impo...

Wooohoo!  It's our 10th episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast!! This time, we're chatting with Jason Traylor,  leader of Atlanta-based LGBTQ+ climbing community, Unharnessed Pride.    How do you get into climbing?  What's the point?  Is it safe?  And what's up with climbers and those weird bags of chalk?  We'll get all the answers PLUS a fun and lively conversation! Hosted...

Hot out of the oven, it's a brand new episode of your LGBT Outdoors Podcast! Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with LGBT Outdoors Ambassador Kayley Olson and her partner (and LGBT Outdoors Podcast Patron contributor) Cindy Nam . We chat about Kayley and Cindy's recent road trip \ camping adventure to Utah's Mighty Five National Parks.    To help sup...

And we're back for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up? Host\Whimpering Puppy:  Patrick Thompson Players: Justin Yoder JC Rienton Jacob Boudreaux Cherie Belanger...

And we're back with another episode of your LGBT Outdoors Podcast! Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with adventure guide (and LGBT Outdoorfest '23 Instructor) Matt Bloomfield .  We hit all the topics:  Matt's coming out, adventure photography, redundant weather introductions,  basic guide safety training, pro-tips for canyoneering safety, and even...

It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.    Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean. We'll talk about what it's like to be (or not be) welcome in the outdoors as LGBTQ+ people.    And what we ca...

LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with LGBT Outdoors Ambassador Josh McNabb .    Josh is a Colorado transplant by way of Texas who loves all things outdoors.   Listen in as Josh shares how he found himself by exploring the outdoors, a misadventure in the Grand Canyon, and the ups and downs of car camping. Help support your LGBT Outdoors comm...

This episode is our first round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   Who will earn the bragging rights of being the very first winner of LGBT Outdoors Trivia? Host\Trivia Unicorn:  Patrick Thompson Play...

On this episode of LGBT Outdoors Podcast, we talk with Sam and Justine of Wanderful Wives .    We learn about a scary close call and what they learned from it.  We also discuss gender identity, transitioning, and how we can be better humans by learning to value and respect the many awesome things that make our community unique.  Hosted by:  Justin Yoder Co-hosts:  Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton H...

The "Campfire Conversations" episodes of the LGBT Outdoors Podcast are for sharing cool, memorable, strange, powerful, spooky, or fascinating experiences in the outdoors.  Join host Justin Yoder , Patrick Thompson , and JC Rienton as they share some personal stories about a moose, fishing, and a life-changing backpacking trip. If YOU have a story you'd like to share on Campfire Conv...

LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with wildlife technician for Yellowstone National Park, Dylan Sanborn .   We learn about the cool and wild things Dylan studies - like birds and the Yellowstone wolf packs.   We also get a few pro-tips on knowing the difference between brown bears and black bears. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/lgbtout...