Queer Halftime

Hey strangers, did you miss us? It's been a busy time for us Alberta queers but we're here today talking about activism.

Jacob's back, you get to meet our new staff Toby, Kelsey has new pronouns, and we actually talk about sports?! There's so much going on!

Masculinity doesn't have to be toxic, and this Ken understands that patriarchy hurts men too. So let's talk to our guest Jacob about what healthy masculinity can look like and how you too can be a double agent deradicalizing your bros.

Hey look, it's Lily Kazimiera, star of I Hate People, People Hate Me! She's here to talk about representation in media, filming in the cold, and the importance of self care. Also, if you here bumps in the background, those are her adorable cats Mona and Ivy.

Coehn's back! And we're learning about astrology, Bekah's big scorpio energy, and Outloud's haunted doll that's currently missing. The book Coehn mentions is Postcolonial Astrology: Reading the Planets through Capital, Power, and Labor by Alice Sparkly Kat

Have you read Rowan Jetté Knox's new book? Because you should, he's our new BFF and he's here to talk about both serious and heartwarming things as well as confirming that men DO think about the Roman Empire on the daily Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicidal ideation, CPTSD, trauma

Hey friends it's been a minute, how are you? Want to learn about King James' boyfriends?

Since trans people are a new phenomenon apparently, let's go back in time approximately 2500 years and learn about the Scythians and the trans priests they feared and respected.

Welcome back to about half an hour of asking what Gays Against Groomers actual goals are because we can't figure it out and another half hour of just queer joy. Content warnings: lateral violence, groomer rhetoric, mentions of online hate

We have a lot of thoughts today but mostly we're talking about hypocrisy and daily acts of transphobia and homophobia Content Warning: Mention of the killing of Michelle Dionne Peacock, gays against groomers, and transphobia

Our friend Coco LaQueer is on the big queer couch talking about drag as art, entertainment, and activism. Plus, how do performers keep their wigs on when they're dancing so hard?

Why do we say "Pride is a Protest" and "No Cops at Pride?" Let's look at some context and talk about the good parts of our Pride month, plus the things that need work.

Busy times at Outloud, sorry we've been away! Today we're talking about the foster system in Alberta with returning guest Maël Content Warnings: Foster system, as well as mentions of substance use, opioid poisonings, and deaths in care For info and resources, check out the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta https://www.ocya.alberta.ca/

It's election time in Alberta, so let's talk some voting FAQ like "where do I go" and "do I need to register" all while Kelsey tries valiantly to keep us from being too partisan.

Welcome back! This week we're talking the Hays Code, censorship, and Bekah wanting to rewatch Some Like it Hot

Two self admitted history dorks are talking about the the first World War, soldiers in drag, and how much we love antiques. Also, sorry Bekah's mic makes it sound like they have a lisp, they promise they won't use that one again Check out Sarah's report at https://lgbtpurgefund.com/queer-ww1/ and more of their work at https://www.instagram.com/nlqueerresearch/

Today we're talking about two Canadian Supreme Court decisions that led to the expansion of 2SLGBTQ rights (mostly because of how rightfully mad people were about the decisions). Also, Kelsey furthers Bekah's belief that New Brunswick is not real.

We talked last week about kicking the gays out of the civil service, but what about the military?

Welcome to a little bite sized history episode about Canada's queer purge of the civil service. Learn the super scientific criteria the RCMP used to confirm a suspect's queerness.

Have you ever had someone perform an exorcism over you while you were having a seizure? Our guest has. Let's talk about disability and queerness with Maël.

Be gay do crime is more than a catchy slogan. Some people, like Julie D'Aubigny, took it very seriously.

Join me and our new friends Bee and Shannon from the Red Deer Native Friendship Society as we talk about tolerance, acceptance, and uncomfortable allyship Check out more of their work on their socials: YouTube: @rdnfs4844 Instagram: RDNFS (reddeerfriendship) TikTok: @reddeerrnfs Facebook: Red Deer Native Friendship Society- RDNFS Twitter: @RDNFStwt

Content Warning: Substance Use Talk Welcome back for another week of fun guests! This time it's the lovely Finn and Sammy here to discuss their research on substance use within the Queer and Trans community. Check out their work with QTHC at https://ourhealthyeg.ca/ or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ourhealthyeg/

Our friend Evan Westfal is here to talk about making "deliciously gay" music and all things queer joy. For more of Evan check out his instagram @evanwestfal and his very joyful Gay Pirates music video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHwhHr1n1xs

This week we're talking about Montreal's Morality Squad, talking to teens like the young adults they are, and a solid tangent about the military. Content warning: a few mentions of sexual assault within the military starting around the 20 minute mark