The Out House
The Out House Podcast shares ‘Coming Out’ stories of the LGBT+. In sharing our stories of one of the most difficult and emotional moments of our lives, we provide light to those in the darkness of the closet. This podcast is for you if you have come out, thinking about coming out, or just curious about a person's experience. We want to foster a safe place to be yourself, find inspiration and community, and to feel loved. The Out House is the right place for you to just be you! Find our Facebook page or closed-group by searching The Out House Podcast. We’re on Instagram and Twitter @outhousepodcast. Email us at theouthousepodcast@gmail.com Check us out, rate, review, and please subscribe. Interested in sharing your story? Email us!Art credit Marisa Yokono (marisayokono.com)
Episodes
49 episodes
48_Wrapsadaisy_Season 4 Wrap up and Definitions
Just when you thought the season was done, it is! I take advantage of Robert and Erica and force them to do a wrap up show with me. Also on this episode, we expose Erica to some terms used in the community. Honestly, we had not heard some of th...
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Episode 48
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55:56
47_Robert: Loose Threads
Robert returns with an update. Since he was here last, he has had enough illness to reduce mere mortals to their knees, and not in a good way. If Robert teaches us anything, it is he is a survivor! After briefly "crying like a drunk white woman...
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Episode 47
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38:48
46_Donna: Out & Open in the 80s
Being out wasn’t easy in 80s Dallas, but well worth it for Donna. She shares glimpses of coming out; gay life and the AIDS crisis; work and being accepted; finally finding love; and continuing the efforts towards equality (with a warning for us...
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Episode 46
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37:24
45_Kristen: And One for All
Kristen (who is accompanied by her BF Elliot) is an adorable, open, and caring person who shares what it means to identify as Pan-Sexual. Of course Mona and Matt have many questions, like what is the difference between Pan and Bi? As usual, it ...
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Episode 45
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36:27
44_Mike: Talking Bottom Unity
Previous guest Mike, joins Mona and Matt for an update. Spoiler! He's doing good and wanting to talk some Bottom-Unity. What we don't discuss is a coming out!!! We discuss plenty of LGBTQ topics plus a lot more including: Bottom Unity, Marriage...
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Episode 44
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53:29
43_Tyler: Bend and Snap
Tyler from Comic-Watch.com shares his coming out story in a small rural town in Maine to professional dancer, back to Maine with his own dance studio to Arizona!?! Tyler and Erica geek out on Animé and Manga while Matt just sits there smiling. We...
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Episode 43
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1:09:57
42_Walter: Southern Comfort
Walter (a friend of TC's from back in the day) is a charming southern gentleman who agreed to share his coming out story with us. Coming out in the South, you would expect a lot of challenges, but all things considered, a pretty smooth coming out....
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Episode 42
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29:27
41_Julian: The Man He is Today
Julian shares two coming out stories: Lesbian then Trans. He is a public speaker and an advocate who is passionate about the community defining itself. Listen in as we hear Julian's early years as a Brownie, to shy teen, to his moment of truth....
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Episode 41
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1:11:41
40_Adam: State of Relations
Episode 8 guest Adam returns to give us an update on his out story. Is he and his Father speaking? How is he doing? Is he still lusting over Schwartzenegger? After that, we (with the help of former guest Trejon) get into a legal discussion on marr...
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Episode 40
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1:11:46
39_Trejon: Queer Callback
Trejon (Season 1) returns to give us an update on her queerness, career, dating, health and family. A lot has happened since her last visit including a podcast of her own (No pressure). I wanted to test Trejon's Fan Fiction muscles and challenged ...
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Episode 39
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42:51
38_Leigh: Faith-fully Devoted
Fellow podcaster Leigh from History Is Gay shares her coming out stories, discovering non-binary life, gender identity and gender expression, a bit of politics, living your authentic self, and a love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan fiction...
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Episode 38
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38:42
37_Daniel: Mr. Phoenix Pride 2018
We continue our Phoenix Pride interviews with Daniel a.k.a. Carrington Hall-DuBois. Daniel shares his coming out story, the importance of living your true authentic self, his breakout performance and winning the title of Mr. Phoenix Pride 2018. Ep...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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42:00
36_Wrapsy: Season 3 Wrap-Up
Join Matt, Erica, and TC in a review of Season 3. We talk about the guests, their out stories, and what made them good episodes. We also spin off on tangents and say mildly inappropriate things.
Credits and many thanks to our Co-hosts this seaso...
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Episode 36
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52:02
35_Mya: Ms Phoenix Pride 2018
Heavy is the crown when you are Ms Phoenix Pride 2018! Mya McKenzie, a.k.a. Chris, shares coming out in the 80s, how it affected his family and what it takes to be Ms Phoenix Pride. Episode includes Mr. Phoenix Pride Carrington Hall-DuBois and spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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39:55
34_Don: I Know This is Me
Don shares his realization on Waikiki, getting picked up in a bar raid, living with HIV, and watching Howard Cosell's luggage explode. He has been through the wringer, and is here to tell us!Credits and many thanks to: Don, and TC. Thank you to ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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45:57
33_Naomi and Mona: Is That A Yes?
Mona returns with her fiancé Naomi to share with us their wedding plans and how it all started. Bask in their obvious love for one another, the details of an elaborate engagement set up, and how family fit into the picture. Credits and many thanks...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:00:59
32_Bill and Diana: A Mother's Day Memoir
Imagine your Mom telling your coming out story. Yes, this is that episode! Listen in as Diana and Bill get their stories "straight", being honest with one another, and the transition from Mother/Son to friends. Episode includes a brief mention for...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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57:04
31_Crystal: I Love Who She is Now
It doesn't take long to figure out how loving and supportive Crystal is with her daughter. Crystal shares these transformative years from her unique perspective and how this has become her fight as well. Our former guest Diana joins the conversati...
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Episode 31
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1:02:09
30_Mona: Hold Your Own
It would be funny if you didn't have to live through it, but Mona did. Coming out can be hard enough, add a Muslim Father and a Catholic Mother! Mona shares her love of journalling, her stint with homelessness, and being a teenager on permanent lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:11:11
29_Marshall: Back in the Day
Marshall Shore shares stories of Arizona LGBT history, coming out in a small town, and a recipe for fruit soup! This Hip Historian shares loads of things to do and see in Phoenix, his involvement with the LGBT History Project and the Phoenix Pride...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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53:16
28_Tami: Show up and Love
Tami shares her life before and after her son's coming out during his teens as a trans male. Through permanent love and dedication, her family thrives and helps others through Arizona Trans Youth and Parent Organization (AZTYPO.org). Credits and m...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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56:47
27_Scott: Started out with a Kiss
Scott is loyal, vulnerable and resilient. Those qualities don't always end well! Listen in as Scott tells us why he didn't know he was gay until he was 27 and what love means to him. Scott also shares his working with the International Alliance fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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49:13
26_Eric (a.k.a. Lady Christian): Holding court
Confidence and flair as big as his heart! We discuss Eric's being outed by and to family, All the drama and how that drama was forged into a life...and alter ego! From Carl Hayden Theatre Department to the Imperial Court of Arizona and beyond. Shi...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:15:38
25_Larry: Father Figure
It takes two (or more) to come out. Larry shares his experience with his sons (plural) coming out to him. Through the process, this Man's Man embraced his sons and shares how their relationships are better for it. Credits and many thanks: Larry T...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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41:49
