Proudly Out of Line Podcast

Mayor Duane Gurulé (he) of Rocky Ford, Colorado joins Mardi (she) to discuss the city's first-ever Pride proclamation! They also discuss Mardi's connection to rural Colorado in the Arkansas Valley and how Mayor Gurulé plans on striving for inclusivity and equality during his tenure.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, independent journalist Erin Reed joins Mardi Moore to break down the fight for LGBTQ+ advocacy and the anti-trans policies on the ballot in Colorado this November. She also shares what she'd tell young queer journalists just getting started. Subscribe to the Erin in the Morning Substack here.

On this episode of Proudly Out of Line , Mardi Moore (she) talks with Simon Kent Fung (he), who served as an advisor to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser's team on the case. He is a survivor of conversion therapy and the creator of Dear Alana, a podcast that tells the story of a conversion therapy survivor who took her own life. Simon shares what it was like to be inside that fight, his ta...

Emily (she), a young trans person and long-time RMEQ program participant, joins Mardi Moore for a thoughtful conversation about her lived experience navigating the world. She shares her perspective on the current political climate and its impact on transgender youth, and offers an inside look at her involvement in the queer Ballroom scene.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage in the United States, sits down to share his story and narrate what it was like to be at the center of the case that changed history.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, pro basketball player and CU Boulder alum Josh Scott joins Mardi Moore to reflect on coming out, the role of family in his life, and his perspective on the controversial McCartney statue at CU Boulder. *Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in October of 2025 and references the Chiles v. Salazar case when it was heard by the Supreme Court that month.

Ready for some raunchy, holiday themed humor?! In this special mini episode of Proudly Out Of Line, we caught John Waters to learn all the details about his upcoming show at the Boulder Theater! Access the transcript to this episode here.

In this special mini episode of Proudly Out Of Line, singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun joins Mardi Moore to chat about Joy’s  upcoming show at the Boulder Theater,  her creative process with making music, and why their music can’t be contained by a single genre.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty joins Mardi Moore to discuss efforts to keep Boulder County’s LGBTQ+ community safe, the future of water rights negotiations between neighboring states and how they impact Colorado, and finding connection to Colorado’s landscape through running.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Mardi Moore sat down with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to unpack the Chiles v. Salazar conversion therapy case being heard at the Supreme Court and how Weiser’s team is backing the LGBTQ+ community in our current political landscape.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Mardi Moore talks to Alok Vaid-Menon (they), an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, and actor, to talk about the power of fashion, extending empathy and compassion, and overcoming generational trauma.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Mardi Moore talks to Congressman Joe Neguse about icons like Harvey Milk, finding hope in tough times, and how voters can show up for their neighbors and communities to make a real difference.

In this episode of Proudly Out of Line, Mardi Moore talks to comedian Ren Dawe about the national all-trans “Here to Pee" comedy tour, plus jokes that push the gender binary and what bombing on stage feels like.

In this inaugural episode of Proudly Out of Line, Mardi Moore discusses with Kate Kendell, the CEO of the Gill Foundation, about the Foundation’s role in marriage equality, the LGBTQ+ experience living in Utah, and the future generations of queer youth leading the movement. Music by Carlisle Quinn.