Speak Out
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Speak Out is the radio show/podcast made by OutWrite Newsmagazine, the oldest queer college publication in the nation established in 1979 at the University of California, Los Angeles. A mix of talk, interviews, and advice, Speak Out is a deep dive into queer community in all its forms.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Speak Out is the radio show/podcast made by OutWrite Newsmagazine, the oldest queer college publication in the nation established in 1979 at the University of California, Los Angeles. A mix of talk, interviews, and advice, Speak Out is a deep dive into queer community in all its forms.
Twitter:
@outwritenewsmag
Language:
English
Website:
https://outwritenewsmag.org/
Email:
outwrite@media.ucla.edu
Episodes
Asexuality and Aromanticism
3/8/2025
Charlie (any/all), Ava (they/she) and special guest Chris (he/him) discuss being on the Asexual/Aromantic Spectrum, how this community is often left out when talking about the LGBTQ+ community and navigating relationship communication.
Duration:00:40:23
Am I the Asshole?
3/1/2025
Charlie (any/all), Ava (they/she) and Jessica (she/her) Speak Out on some of Reddit's Am I the Asshole posts that are relevant to the queer community. They discuss navigating communication in polyamorous relationships, parents finding your anal sex toys, and more!
Duration:00:51:44
Speak Out on Queer Sports
2/10/2025
Ava (they/she), Charlie (any/all), and special guest Matthew (he/her) from the Elegant Bruinettes Speak Out on queer athlete representation and their own experiences in sports and recreation spaces. They also touch on the importance of queer self defense classes, transgender inclusivity in sports, and drag (hey, it's a sport! and an art!).
Duration:00:56:19
Speak Out on Queer Music
2/1/2025
Ava (they/she), Charlie (any/all) and Jay (she/her) Speak Out on their favorite queer artists, their own musical journeys, how music shaped coming into their LGBTQ+ identities, and how you can never have too many clarinets!
Duration:00:50:35
Speak Out on Queer Mutual Aid
1/13/2025
Ava (they/she) and Charlie (any/all) speak out on queer mutual aid, the origins of mutual aid practices, and how you can get involved in your community not only in the wake of the fires, but year round! They also touch on a secret special guest, eating library books, and more!
Duration:00:58:19
Queer Dating Ideas: A Tiered List
11/16/2024
Ava (they/she) and Charlie (any/all) Speak Out about queer date ideas, rank them in a tiered list, and encourage viewers to vote. If you've ever done a date involving a PowerPoint, this episode is for you.
Duration:00:49:01
Edgeplay, Stigmatized Kinks, and BDSM as a Sexual Orientation
11/9/2024
Raven, Jules, Charlie, Roxas and Mr. Bat speak out about their experiences with stigmatized kinks, how BDSM is a part of their sexual orientation and identities, and more in this episode of Speak Out.
Duration:00:47:15
Polyamory!
11/3/2024
Ava, Charlie, Roxas, and Melissa speak out on polyamorous relationships
Duration:00:47:04
National Coming Out Day
10/19/2024
Ava, Melissa, and Sarah Speak Out on the pressure to come out, their own coming out stories, queer hot takes, and more in this episode to honor National Coming Out Day on October 11th.
Duration:00:37:58
Queer Literature
4/20/2024
This time on Speak Out, we discuss everything from the Locked Tomb to Red, White and Royal Blue to Cemetery Boys to... Dracula?
Duration:00:57:18
Kink 101 and BDSM
4/13/2024
Today, JQ and Emma interview four local kinksters on the intersection of kink and queerness, common myths about kink, and kink at Pride.
Duration:00:56:29
Am I The Asshole? Banjo Edition
4/6/2024
This week, Ava's got a banjo, and we're judging people online!
Duration:00:54:06
FREAKS
3/16/2024
Pick up OutWrite's new print issue, FREAKS, on news stands around UCLA's campus!
Duration:00:44:02
Interview with Royal Fools
3/9/2024
In this episode, Speak Out interviews up-and-coming band Royal Fools! August and Greyson Suchecki explain the inspiration behind their music, how it's informed by their queerness, and their big plans for the future.
Duration:00:55:40
WLW History
3/2/2024
This episode, Speak Out discusses overlooked WLW and sapphic history!
Duration:00:39:44
Minecraft YouTube
2/17/2024
Today, we're discussing all our favorite Minecraft YouTubers, from Tubbo to IvoryCello!
Duration:00:51:57
Queer Music
2/10/2024
Today, we're talking about all our favorite queer musicians, from Peach PRC to Conan Gray!
Duration:00:50:04
Queer Pirates: Fact and Fiction
2/3/2024
Today, we're discussing queerness in pirates, including the historical queer relationships on pirate ships of the 17th and 18th centuries! (And also the pirates in Star Wars).
Duration:00:52:03
Trans History
1/27/2024
Today, we're talking about everything from trans historical figures to third genders!
Duration:00:50:19
DRAG
1/20/2024
In this episode, we take on everything from Trixie Mattel to wayyy too much queer theory. And... basketball?
Duration:00:44:20