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BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ+ focused radio shows! Broadcasting every week on WFHB Community Radio, we feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and across the nation. If you’re interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business, or topic for us to cover, let us know at: bloomingout@wfhb.org.
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BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson and Melanie Davis
After the past couple of weeks, it might be difficult to know how to handle information in this atmosphere and what to do in a world of propaganda to spread knowledge in service of mitigating groupthink.
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BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
We spoke with Dr Alex Geiger who is talking with us about transgender healthcare and his experience with providing gender-affirming healthcare in Bloomington and Indy. It was taped in June, but I had some issues with the audio. It sounds better, now.
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BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson and Melanie Davis
We’re going over recent rulings and movements that threaten our nation and the LGBTIQ+ Community in particular. Project 2025, SCotUS, Agenda47, Christian Nationalism
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The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, and Melanie Davis
Pre-first Presidential debate show. We talk about the recent awareness of Project 2025, the plan for the next conservative Presidential administration, Just look it up, it’s 920 pages of authoritarian Christian fascisim.
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The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, and Melanie Davis
Justin and Melanie Cover good news for almost 3/4 of the show!!! Even Melanie! I KNOW, and I’m she, typing this!
Happy Pride Month!!!!
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The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Justin and Melanie dig into Harrison Butker’s comments in context of the modern Christian Nationalists’ efforts to regress society to a fictional time.
The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Jeanne Smith joins Melannie to discuss the upcoming general meeting for the Stonewall Democrats of South Central Indiana and her history in the organization.
The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Kal bids Bloomington adieu for the wilds of Indy, and then we make a news sandwich.
The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Justtin, Kal, and Melanie discuss the events of the week prior on IU’s campus where the President changed 55-year-old rules regarding the use of Dunn Meadow as a protected free speech zone. It was a secret meeting held the night before an announced peace protest, This, as she was coordinating with the Indiana State Police to force a violent escalation complete with an ISSP sniper on the Student Union. Its connection to the LGBTIQ+ community is that the First Amendment is at the root of all struggles for liberation.
Kal shares an exciting life update!
The Vernal Fund Drive is over, but we could always use your help! When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
We are joined by the Spencer Pride contingent! Judi Epp, Lucie Mathieu, and Spencer Pride’s Rainbow Birders organiser, Wendy Wonderly joins Kal and Justin and Melanie all around the big table to talk about Spencer Pride’s programming, give Unity Center updates, and Wendy talks about getting out farther than the closet with a bunch of other queer and allied folks to observe our beautiful, feathered microsaurs!
Before that, though, Kal updates us on some of the crisis around riot police being called into Dunn Meadow on the IU campus.
OH! Oh, yeah! It’s FUND DRIVE time. When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Kal brings the history and importance of the International Day of Silence.We discuss this year’s legislation in Kentucky and Indiana.
OH! Oh, yeah! It’s FUND DRIVE time. When you donate to WFHB, let them know BloomingOUT sent you!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Part 2 of WFHB’s Nicki Seven and IU Senior Chris, this episode joined by Bryce Greene, in studio with Justin and Melanie discussing the surprise event at the IU Union with US Representative Jim Banks’ and Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s anti-woke terror tour.
We venture further afield in this one, and talk about Wokenesss and things.
Video of the event and photo: (Credit, Jeremy Hogan ©2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot_f5b6ucAQ&t=951s
Who is Chaya? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libs_of_TikTok
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Part 1 of WFHB’s Nicki Seven and IU Senior Chris joining Kal and Melanie to discuss the surprise event at the IU Union with US Representative Jim Banks’ and Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s anti-woke terror tour.
Video of the event and photo: (Credit, Jeremy Hogan ©2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot_f5b6ucAQ&t=951s
Who is Chaya? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libs_of_TikTok
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Kal Returns!!! And brings William Dorsey Swann, the originator of Drag culture and vogueing, into our lives!
Melanie, Kal, and Justin go over updates to major stories of the week in LGBTIQ+ news.
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Melanie and Justin go over updates to major stories of the week in LGBTIQ+ news.
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
Tonight Melanie and Justin speak with Veronica Pejril, former Greencastle city councilwoman and current Indiana Senate candidate where we discuss her vision for the future.
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
BloomingOUT is a production of WFHB Community Radio and produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young. Our Engineer is Alyssa Gray. Your Hosts are Justin Robertson, Kal Demaree, and Melanie Davis
In today’s edition of BloomingOUT, hosts Melanie, Kal and Justin discuss current news and events in the LGBTIQ+ sphere.
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org.
Christy Crandall joins Melanie to play music and discuss news. Melanie presents another episode of Interviews In Cars (with Queens!), this time, State Senator Shelli Yoder talks before her Campaign Kickoff Party at Switchyard and talks about her philosophy and upcoming legislation.
Catch Christy and others at Sleeper’s Bar! Check Them Out!
BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org
Tonight, Justin, Kal, and Melanie discuss news of the day including the possible fallout of former Speaker of the House, McCarthy’s, historic ouster.More importantly, we play an interview Justin and Melanie had with Devin May, director of Stages Bloomington’s production of The Laramie Project along with actors, Veronica Piurek and Vincent Cook, who portray many characters each.
The Laramie ProjectJohn Waldron Arts CenterFriday, October 6, 7:00 pmSaturday, October 7, 2:00 pmSatturday, October 7, 7:00 pmSundaay, October 8, 2 pmTickets: Adults: $21, Students under 17: $12.50Recommended for ages 14 and up.https://www.stagesbloomington.org/performancesBloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest.
Interested in being on the show or want to recommend a person, business or topic for us to cover? Let us know at bloomingout@wfhb.org
Today, Melanie interviews Mitch Teplitsky, a documentarian working on a project about Spencer Pride! He is also the Marketing Director of Morgenstern Books in Bloomington and they talked about some of the programming coming up in the next week including Spencer Pride‘s BANNED Book Club as well as the upcoming Author Talk with Jonathan Balash …
Today the crew talks about local and national news. Book reclassifications in Kal’s old hometown library, Martinsville Jr high transgender bathroom use lawsuit, queer-affirming media, and some challenges we’re still slogging through. BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ+ focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer …
This week, we are all back in the house!!! Justin and Kal and Melanie were visited by Judi Epp, Lucie Mathieu, and their grandson, Truman, all the way from Spencer to talk about the news and Spencer Pride’s goings on. > Saturday, the 5th of August @ 11am, is the Health and Wellness event: Hoosiers …
Melanie welcomes April Hennessey and Phoenix Rayng to talk about the impact of this year’s legislation on Queer youth in Bloomington and Pridefest! 2023! BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ+ focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest. Interested …
Melanie and Justin cover news and a vision for the future – how do we get from hostility to unity? BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest. Interested in being on the …
In this episode of BloomingOUT, Kal and Justin deep dive into the Wild West and talk about how many ‘cowboys’ were queer/LGBTQIA+ in today’s terms. They talk about how concepts and beliefs of sexuality and gender differ over time, place, and culture; and also about the common place of same-sex partners, dances, and transgender/genderqueer individuals.
Today, Kal introduces us to the life and times of Julie d’Aubigny, a swording fight, cross dressing sapphic French aristocratic, that is known for her escapades that include burning down a convent, being a famous opera singer, and mugging creepy men. But how much of this really happened? Or are the stories we now use …
It’s another week of BloomingOUT! Catch the latest updates on LGBTQ+ news on one of the longest-running LBGTQ+ radio shows in Indiana. This is a special edition of BloomingOUT in light of the 2022 Fall Fund Drive. Hosted by Melanie Davis and Kal Demaree Produced by Melanie Davis
BloomingOUT tackles (heh) the controversial and harmful bill, HB1041, in the Indiana Statehouse. It has since passed the Housse and moves on to the Senate to be reviewed and hopefully die. Melanie Davis and Justin Robertson are hosting. Guests are Kit Malone – Legislative Strategist for the ACLU in Indiana, Jeanne Smith – Owner of …
BloomingOUT tackles (heh) the controversial and harmful bill, HB1041, in the Indiana Statehouse. It has since passed the Housse and moves on to the Senate to be reviewed and hopefully die. Melanie Davis and Justin Robertson are hosting. Guests are Kit Malone – Legislative Strategist for the ACLU in Indiana, Jeanne Smith – Owner of …
Host: Melanie Davis Produced by: Melanie Davis & Kade Young It’s been a while, loves! Good to be posting here, again. Justin and Ireland are working and taking care of their partner, respectively. I have an update on this year’s TDoR: Transgender Day of Remembrance that is happening at the Back Door on Saturday, November …
Hosts: Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson, Ireland Meacham Produced by: Melanie Davis & Kade Young Ireland returns to the studio! This Saturday, we’ll be at Greenwood pride Block Party! https://www.facebook.com/events/504890740559398/?ref=newsfeed What does pride mean to you?
Hosts: Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson Produced by: Melanie Davis & Kade Young Queenwood brings us the first Pride event of the season!!! Justin and Melanie talk with Heather and Jo about the event and other news. Check out the event page on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/2iQw76apj
Melanie and Ireland pour over the LGBTIQ+ news of the day and announce Greenwood’s very own upcoming inaugural Pride event on June 5th! Interview with some of the organizers next week. Produced by Melanie Davis and Kade Young Hosted by: Melanie Davis and Ireland Meacham (Justin had a conflict, but we still love him, and …
This week we’re going over a whole host of news items from the last week with a specific focus on legislation and people coming hot and heavy at us. Yesterday was the International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we have a lot to cover there via the news. It’s like it set itself up this …
Tune-in for your weekly update from the BloomingOUT gang! Produced by Melanie Davis Hosted by Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson, and Ireland Meacham
It’s another week of BloomingOUT! Catch the latest updates on LGBTQ+ news on one of the longest-running LBGTQ+ radio shows in Indiana. Hosted by Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson, and Ireland Meacham Produced by Melanie Davis
We’re back again this week with more updates about life, entertainment, and the goings-on in the lgbtq+ world. Ireland talks about the Reform Pride Coalition, a NYC-based LGBTQ+ activist group. Here is a link to a community input form from the Reform Pride Coalition. Credits Hosted by Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson, and Ireland …
This week we have Melinda and Carol, special guests from Just Married, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Bass exploring stories of same-sex marriage in the decade of marriage equality. After a long and happy marriage to Dan, Melinda surprises herself, and her ‘roommate’ Carol, with a declaration of love. We listen to the episode and …
Kit Malone is back in the studio tonight with updates from the Indy ACLU! You can get involved by signing up at https://www.aclu-in.org/. Credits Hosted by Melanie Davis, Ireland Meacham, and Lucas Fisher Produced by Melanie Davis Lucas Fisher is our engineer
On this episode of BloomingOUT, we are so happy to welcome back Jennifer from the Just Married podcast with two guests Danielle and Sue. Sue and Danielle met at a Halloween party in 1992 in Portland, Oregon, two days before the state was due to vote on Measure Nine—which would have added a constitutional amendment …
To hear the extended interview, visit the IU Kinsey Institute page for this story. Just Married · Sue and Danielle – JUST MARRIED Sue and Danielle met at a Halloween party in 1992 in Portland, Oregon, two days before the state was due to vote on Measure Nine—which would have added a constitutional amendment …
News “Walking While Trans” Ban Repealed https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/02/us/new-york-trans-ban-prostitution-law-repeal/index.html https://avp.org/the-walking-whilw-trans-ban-has-been-repealed/ Pete Buttigieg sworn in this morning https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/pete-buttigieg-sworn-first-cabinet-secretary-touching-ceremony-kamala-harris/ The Senators who voted against America’s first gay cabinet member https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/senators-voted-americas-first-gay-cabinet-secretary/ Qbert Sponsors Bill to Ban Pride Flag https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/02/qanon-congresswoman-sponsors-bill-ban-rainbow-flag-embassies/?fbclid=IwAR3jpmbVswBGrHqbF0I6Z-B6Ta0FMyIbucw33d6-usYqKswft3HxSFKFh7Y Rest in Peace Sophie Xeon Rest in Peace Sandie Crisp Rest in Peace Carmen Vázquez Credits …
Tune in for discussion regarding new anti-lgbtq legislation coming from Indiana lawmakers. News: Ireland- Biden Reverses Trump’s Trans Military Ban: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/ban-lifted-transgender-service-members-free-figure-out-what-comes-n1255775 Ireland- Gottmik is the first Trans-masculine contestant on Rupaul’s Drag Race: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/08/rupauls-drag-race-gottmik-talks-being-first-transgender-man-show/6566514002/ Ireland- Jojo Siwa Comes Out- Super meaningful for young fans: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/jojo-siwas-one-word-response-homophobic-mother-exactly-internet-needs/ Disgusting POS Wants to Make Molestation of Young Girls Legal …
On this episode of BloomingOUT, Melanie and the gang talk about the inauguration of Joe Biden. BloomingOUT is produced by Melanie Davis and WFHB News Director Kade Young This episode was hosted by Melanie Davis, Justin Robertson, Ireland Meacham, and Lucas Fisher Engineered by Lucas Fisher
Indiana Senator J.D. Ford is back in the studio this week to discuss some of the legislation that he has been working on since his historic win in 2018 as the first openly gay senator in Indiana. One of the bills Ford has been working on would ban conversion therapy. http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/32 The House version of …
In this episode, we discuss the Raid on Capitol Hill that happened last night. The sad part about what happened yesterday is that these things happen all the time. When people hold extreme beliefs about how things should be, they tend to go to extreme lengths. This incident brought up a similar one that happened …
Tune in for this special New Year’s edition of BloomingOUT where we recap the year. Some topics include homelessness in Bloomington, Mike Pence, the Nashville Bombing, Eric Trump pretending to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community. BloomingOUT is produced by Melanie Davis and WFHB News Director Kade Young This episode was hosted by …
The Supreme Court held a few surprises this week, one of which was on the story we brought to you about Curtis Hill, the disgraced and outgoing Attorney General for Indiana: Box v. Henderson in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit sided with eight married lesbian couples who had children via …
As Covid cases continue to rise, cases in Monroe County have gone up to above 10%, forcing schools to shut down all in-person sessions. At the same time, Bloomington officials are attempting to remove the homeless from public property. Earlier this week, the parks department in Bloomington tried to ban personal tents on all park …
Just kidding. We didn’t get Elliot in the studio this week. But we wanted to congratulate him for coming out!! Topics we discuss on this episode include Elliot Page, more election stuff, Biden maybe “considering” LGBTQ people in his cabinet. Ireland also discussed their disappointment with the new lesbian “rom-com” Happiest Season, a Christmas movie that just …
We’re back with Covid updates, talks of Trans Day of Remembrance, as it is transgender awareness week. We also talk a bit about Dolly Parton and rant about Donald Trump, as per usual. We also talk about Barack Obama opening up about his use of profanity in his youth, particular the “f” word. This …
In this episode, catch up with the BloomingOUT crew as we discuss election results, Borat 2, and our excitement about Lashana Lynch, who will fill the role of 007 as a Black lesbian woman in the next James Bond movie. BloomingOUT is produced by Melanie Davis and WFHB News Director Kade Young. This episode …
We have two guests in the studio – or zoomio – this week to talk about the election! Ashley Hemsath and Velvet Malone join our round table discussion of what the future looks like for the LGBTQ+ communities across the country and locally. We also have good news about LGBTQ+ candidates who got voted into …
This week we have special guest April Hennessey. April Hennessey is a former MCCSC teacher and current MCCSC parent seeking to empower our children and community for a more equitable future as the school board trustee for District 2. Tune-in for this conversation about the state of our school systems and to learn more about …
Something scary is coming up in the next few weeks and it’s not Halloween. It’s the election. This week: Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions Transgender activist Kendall Stephens says police who investigated her assault were ‘unsympathetic’ A trans woman and her partner flew a Pride flag on their …
We are happy to be back together with Justin and Ireland again! This week we talk about anti-LGBTQ activism at the Head of Diversity and Inclusion Council and how anti-LGBTQ rhetoric leads to the murder of LGBTQ+ folk. We are incredibly saddened to hear of the murder of Sara Blackwood, a trans woman who was …
Recover from all the trauma you have experienced from the news cycle this week by listening to some very calm and cool individuals talk about it from an LGBTQ+ perspective. This week’s headlines: Transgender man files pregnancy discrimination suit against Amazon 76% of LGBTQ people are voting for Joe Biden but only 17% support Donald …
On this episode of BloomingOUT, Melanie and Lucas analyze the debate from Tuesday night between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. We also have some featured music this week from a new local band in Bloomington called Negative Piece who just released a new EP today titled Moving With Violence. You can listen to it on their …
In this episode, we recap the Louisville grand jury’s decision to indict 1 of the 3 officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor. The charge against him is not for the killing of Breonna Taylor. He is instead being charged with wanton endangerment, or in other words, “endangering the neighborhood.” We are not impressed. …
In this episode of BloomingOUT, the gang is back to chat some of these things: The forest fires in California Black Lives Matter The Facebook & “Social Media Brain” Our favorite queer-coded movies and musicals Oh, and here’s some news: Mike Pompeo Plans to Push His Anti-LGBTQ Commission at the UN ‘Transsexual Satanist anarchist’ with …
Well, we’re back, and we’ve entered the first stage of the coming apocalypse! Some headlines that we discussed this week: COVID cases are rising in Bloomington as Indiana University classes continue and local public schools open their doors (as of Monday) Doctors discover a mutated strain of HIV in 2 patients in France that is …
On this episode, we are here to spoon-feed you our thoughts about QAnon, the conspiracy theory saga based upon the founding principle that Donald Trump is part of a secret military operation to overthrow a ring of elite pedophiles known as the Deep State despite some accusations that sorta make him look like an elite …
Melanie talks about a post that has been shared with false information and racist tropes regarding her ex who was murdered while on duty as a post officer back in April. We discuss a recent Facebook post from the Morals of America page, which is calling for any authorities “to ensure than no pedophilia activity …
In this exclusive episode: We share our thoughts about Kamala Harris, Biden’s VP pick An event that people are referring to as Poland’s Stonewall The Blue Lives Matter go-cart protest that happened in Bloomington Star Trek man William Shatner being old and confused on twitter about what ‘Cis’ means Ireland and Lucas mansplain what ‘cis’ …
Ireland, Lucas, and Melanie are back with another week of news and things to talk about: Lifetime’s First LGBTQ+ Christmas Movie, The Christmas Setup, Is Coming This Year White nationalists plan “straight pride event” in California ‘LGBTrump’ activist arrested twice for defacing Black Lives Matter mural 2020 has seen at least 26 transgender or gender …
In this (extended) episode, we all got together to: Complain about Trump Talk about New York (where Ireland is) Listen to the new Taylor Swift Hear Melanie tell a story about seeing Courtney Love Complain/talk trash about Morals of America Diss Madonna for being a Covid conspiracy theorist …And more Bonus convo not featured in …
Welcome back. The whole gang is back again. Time for news. We talked about these things: Meet the gay man who won America her independence Instagram is banning all content promoting LGBT conversion therapy Athletic trainer says she was fired from Indianapolis high school because she is gay New policy could deny transgender students admission …
Bloomington is no exception. Melanie and Lucas are here to discuss everything that has happened this week and shine a spotlight on Bloomington Black Lives Matter. Tune in for our discussion and listen to speeches recorded from members of the BLM-Btown Core Council, including Jada Bee, in the last 15 minutes of the episode. Visit …
Have you been wondering about when we will ever get to go back to the Backdoor? On this episode, we talked to Smoove G, one of the owners of the Back Door in Bloomington, about current events regarding Pride and Black Lives Matter, and how the Blockhouse is handling being closed all this time during …
We’re back again and we’ve got news to share. Today we celebrate 6 years since gay marriage was legalized here in Indiana. We mostly spent this episode ranting about J.K. Rowling. Catch us again next week for a new Just Married podcast episode from Jennifer Bass!
Welp, we are happy to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to give protections to LGBTQ+ people from being fired from work on account of their gender identity or sexual orientation. But there’s still work left to be done. Tune in for the conversation with Justin Robertson, Lucas Fisher, and Melanie Davis.
Melanie and Ireland join us today to talk about recent happenings in Bloomington on the square and in the world.
In this episode we discuss all of this news: Anti-LGBTQ white supremacist Rep. Steve King loses primary after 9 terms Black transgender woman brutally beaten by a crowd of men in a store Rand Paul holds up anti-lynching legislation as he seeks changes to bill And vent some steam. We also mentioned the 1968 Little …
We are back with more news this week: our thoughts about police brutality in Minnesota, we also talk about Christian Cooper’s work in lgbtq+ advocacy in comic books, and finally we discuss a transgender inmate who is pushing to be allowed to transition in prison.
Well, we’re back again. Catch up with some discussion and spicy discourse brought to you by the bloomingOUT gang. Today we have Justin and Ireland back on the show to talk about what has been happening the last few weeks. Asking the big questions, no music break or anything. Tune in to hear our thoughts …
Catch up with the BloomingOUT crew on this week’s episode. Produced by Melanie Davis and Executive Producer & WFHB News Director Kade Young Hosted by Melanie Davis, Ireland Meacham, and Lucas Fisher
On this episode we got to chat with Jeanne Smith, president of the Steering committee of the Stonewall Democrats of South Central Indiana. Last night, the Stonewall Democrats published their endorsements for the upcoming primary elections. Here’s the statement, taken from their facebook group (which you should join for more information, or visit their website …
We’re back, I can’t believe it has been one week since we talked yesterday. Today Melanie and I are here to talk about Trey Hollingsworth and some choice words he had about the coronavirus pandemic. Trey thinks we need “to put on our big boy and big girl pants” and put ourselves at risk for …
We’re back! Covid-19 has kept us out of the WFHB studio, but we found a way to get back together. In this episode, Melanie and Lucas catch up on the past few weeks of quarantine and bring you news. Credits: Hosted by Lucas Fisher and Melanie Davis Produced by Melanie Davis
SURPRISE! Ireland is back in the studio to say hello! In this episode we get to catch up with Ireland and all their adventures in Thee Big Apple! And of course, the news. News: ACLU of IN has some good news: HB1088 which would have banned trans girls from competing in girls’ sports was defeated! …
Tonight we have Greg Chaffin from Bloomington High School North to talk about some exciting news for himself and the school. Chaffin wrote and was awarded the 2020 Lilly Endowment Inc. Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant program for his project titled “From Surviving to Thriving: Walking the Historical Pathway of Pride for LGBTQ Rights and Equality.” …
We have a great show, tonight! Dr. Kand McQueen is an educator in many disciplines, now a full-time public speaker. He is joining us tonight to share his story. Be sure to look for his name at TedX Bloomington coming up this year. To learn more, visit Kand’s website at https://www.kandmcqueen.com/. This weekend is the …
We’re back again with more news to share! In this episode, we cover legislative updates to the over anti-LGBTQ 200 proposed bills that have come up this year across the country. The good news is that most of them are not making it past committee, but the fight is not over yet. (40:00) Before we …
Wow, it’s February already? Justin’s back from London and illness! In this episode, we get to catch up with the hosts, talk about the State of the Union addresses (yes, plural). We also get to talk to our lovely guest, Rachel Himsel, the president of the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington. She’s talking about the …
Catch up on LGBTQ+ news with Melanie and special guest Angela Cornett including discussion on controversial bills that could affect Trans youth in Indiana and nationally. Continuing legislative season coverage, we have a first of its kind in Indiana LGBT lobbying day where individuals and organisations can show up and hopefully not only show how …
On this episode, we have Kit Malone from the ACLU to talk about three bills in Indiana that are targeting LGBTQ+ people. The ACLU has a long history of defending the LGBTQ community. We brought our first LGBTQ rights case in 1936 and founded the LGBTQ Project in 1986. Today, the ACLU brings more LGBTQ …
Join us for an interview with Jada Bee, a community activist, teacher, and artist. Discussion about her involvement with Black Lives Matter in Bloomington, including debate on the controversy of allowing white supremacists at the Farmer’s market, and other issues facing queer and lgbt of color in Bloomington. Music this week brought to you by …
“This will be the largest footprint from Spencer Pride.” Following a recent change to an ordinance by the Owen County Commissioners, events can no longer be held on the courthouse lawn, nor can events utilize courthouse facilities. Fortunately, the city of Spencer owns the rest of the city, so Spencer Pride will be moving “Into …
It’s Ireland’s last show! We wish Ireland all the best in her future endeavors and we will miss her very much. In this episode, we reflect on the past year and talk news. Music this week comes from Corridor’s album Junior. Upcoming Events: Spencer Pride General Meeting @ CommUnity Center, 17 E. Franklin Street, Spencer …
This week in Spencer, Indiana, Owen County Commissioners voted on a proposed ordinance that will outlaw events in and on the lawn of the Courthouse entirely. It all started with a complaint was made to the Owen County Commissioners to outlaw events that might be considered “lewd” or inappropriate for children, in what appeared to …
Tune in for your weekly update on LGBTQ+ news! This episode we talk Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Krumpus. We also have plenty of recent news to discuss: Bloomington recognized as best in state for LGBTQ inclusiveness What the battle over a 7-year-old trans girl could mean for families nationwide The “Ready, Set, PrEP” program will provide …
Catch up to date on LGBTQ+ news. We talk about the revocation of LGBTQ+ terms and statistics on the CDC website as well as a recent development to take away prisoner rights specific to transgender people. Also, a bit about Thanksgiving. Upcoming Events: Holiday Market, City Hall, 401 N. Morton, Bloomington, IN Nov 30 @ …
Welcome back to another week of news updates and conversation! This episode we talk election results. We also have an update about Spencer Pride’s struggle to stay on the courthouse lawn, as groups have approached Owen County with complaints about Pride’s presence in Spencer. Music this week comes from M83’s new album. Credits: Hosted by …
Unfortunately, due to technical errors, we are unable to air this episode. But we wanted to go ahead an post about Byrne Bridges. She is a singer/songwriter in Bloomington who has performed under many acts, such as Ghastly, Indiana, and Wintermute. We had an interview with her on the show but had some malfunctioning equipment. …
This week, we’re coming at ya with the LGBTQ History FACTS. We also have information regarding allegations against the BMV guy. Tune in for a news update and more! Music this week comes from Caleb Nichols’ Double Mantasy. Events: After Dark: Over the Rainbow, Wonderlab, 308 W. 4th Street Bloomington, IN Oct 26 @ 6:00 …
This week, catch your regular news update including discussion about a judge who previously ruled that Obamacare was unconstitutional has overturned health protections for transgender patients. We also talk a little about Pete Buttigieg. After that, we have a new episode from the Just Married podcast and an interview in the studio with Rob and Tom from …
We’re back with your weekly LGBTQ+ news update! We’ll talk about the current drama with the supreme court cases concerning LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace. We also have a story about the BMV’s halt on allowing a non-binary gender option on Indiana’s driver’s licenses and state IDs. They are expected to have a hearing on …
This week, catch an interview Melanie had with writer Meg Anderson and producer Rachel Himsel. They are co-producing the Big Gay Debutante Ball, premiering here at the new Bloomington Academy of Film and Theatre on October 11th. You can read more about it here: https://www.idsnews.com/article/2019/10/big-gay-debutante-ball-to-debut-at-the-bloomington-academy-of-film-and-theater. Credits: Hosts: Melanie Davis, Ireland Meacham, and Lucas Fisher Engineers: Lucas Fisher …
We’re missing Justin this week but Lucas, our engineer, agreed to join in on the conversation. Catch up on some local news, including a discussion about the inclusion of the singular “they” into the Merriam-Webster dictionary, some controversy with the recent Arizona supreme court decision that would give business owners the power to deny services …
This week on BloomingOUT we are back with a local news update and more! Music selections from Kate Tempest. Events: Fast Color, I. U. Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm In the dystopian near future of a drought-plagued American Midwest, a young woman, Ruth, with superhuman …
We are back from a two week break from the air with some very sad news. We lost Frankie Presslaf, our producer and co-host of the show for over 3 years. Justin and Melanie talk about his life and their memories of him and his involvement with BloomingOUT and the LGBTQ+ community in Bloomington. This …
Catch up with LGBTQ+ news with your BloomingOUT family. This week we have Jennifer Bass from the Just Married podcast here with a new episode. You can listen to their podcast on Spotify, iTunes, or by visiting their soundcloud. Donation Update! We have reached $2800 of our goal for $18,000 in total donations for the new …
Melanie is excited to announce that Bloomington will be getting its very own LGBTIQ+ Center and they could use your support. You can donate to the cause via their gofundme. From her Facebook post: I am very excited to tell everyone who hasn’t yet heard, Bloomington is getting its own LGBTIQ+ Community Center! We’ve been …
Tune in for your LGBTQ+ news plug (and discussion) for the week with your BloomingOUT family: The City of Bloomington’s decision to suspend the Farmer’s Market following local response to escalating tensions over the presence of Schooner Creek Farms, a vendor with alleged ties to white nationalist groups. Three presidential candidates have added pronouns to …
Your weekly update and discussion for LGBTQ+ news with your favorite hosts! With special guest Prince. This week in the news: Yelena Grigoryeva, Russian LGBT Activist, Is Found Dead; Friends Say She Was Threatened Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosello resigns after protest Taiga Isikawa, first openly gay male lawmaker in Japan says, “[same-sex marriage] will …
Catch up with your weekly LGBTQ+ news update on BloomingOUT! Tonight, Jennifer Bass joins the show with a new episode from Just Married podcast. Just Married: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, …
Catch up with LGBTQ+ news with your Bloomingout family! Judi, Emily and Ireland talk about their experiences at World Pride in New York City last week, which hosted a parade that lasted 12 hours. Music this week comes from Alaskaalaska’s debut album The Dots. Events: Open Mic at Blockhouse @ The Blockhouse, 205 South College …
Tune in for your weekly LGBTQ+ news update with your BloomingOUT family. Ashanti Carmon, an African-American Trans Woman was shot multiple times and killed in Fairmount Heights Maryland, a D.C. suburb, on March 30. Three blocks away, and a couple of months later, Zoe Spears, another African-American Trans woman was also murdered. Police do not …
Tune in for your weekly LGBTQ+ news update with your BloomingOUT family. Yesterday marks the 3rd anniversary since the Pulse shootings in Orlando. Join us as we remember and talk about the aftermath in the the LGBTQ+ community. Another topic of interest this time on this episode comes from WFHB’s own report on a White …
Catch up with the latest LGBTQ+ news with Frankie and your BloomingOUT family. We will be featuring an interview with Indiana Senator J.D. Ford. He became the first openly gay person to be elected into Indiana’s state legislature last year. Our featured artist of the week is Esperanza Spalding with their album 12 Little Spells. …
Tune in for your weekly update of LGBTQ+ news, including abortion legislation, a resolution to modify medical terminology regarding what had been called a “gender identity disorder,” and the Trump administration’s decision to strip ACA protections from transgender folk and people who have had an abortion. However, it all ends on a more positive note, …
Last Saturday, Iris Youth Group hosted Spencer’s Big Gay Prom for students in the area who could not attend their own high school proms with same-sex dates due to school policies. Tonight we have Judi Epp from Spencer Pride along with Sophie and Gannon, two students who attended and helped host the event, to talk …
Melanie and Ireland are in charge today, bringing you up to date with current LGBT+ news. Tune in for a discussion about recent news: Hunter Kelly, a 21-year-old gay Trump supporter, said conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman sought to use him for the “despicable scheme” they concocted to blunt Buttigieg’s momentum and help …
Frankie gave us the keys again. Join us for a discussion with our special guests Alison and Sofia. We will be talking bout dating as a bisexual, bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and other issues bisexual people face as part of the LGBTQ community. Tune in for your weekly LGBT+ update! Music this week comes from Nilufer Yanya’s …
Join us for a special interview with Judi Epp and Lucie Mathieu, along with producer Jennifer Bass with the latest Just Married podcast. But before that, we have your weekly update for LGBT+ news. Just Married, Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their …
Judi finds love unexpectedly after the passing of her wife Beverly, when she meets Lucie on a Facebook page for gay widows. Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, the Office …
Catch up with some local LGBT+ news with your BloomingOUT family with special (monthly) guest: Judi Epp! Music jams this week come from Ibibio Sound Machine’s newest album Doko Mien. Events: Las niñas bien (The Good Girls) w/ guest April 11, 2019 @ 7 pm IU Cinema 1213 E 7th st Bloomington IN The Filmmaker to …
This week we have Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton on the show to discuss about moving forward in Bloomington. Music this week is brought to you from WFHB’s 2018 Local Live CD. Proceeds from purchases of this compilation will help fund your local, independent, non-profit community radio station. Events: ‘Vinegar Tom’, a presentation of the IU …
Frankie gave us the keys to the car and we’re going on a joy ride – this week it’s just Melanie and Ireland in the studio to bring you your weekly update on LGBT+ news. We would also like to invite the public to a forum about Transgender Issues in Bloomington: Tough Talks: Transgender …
This week we have Greg W. Chaffin and Jesse Deshayes from Bloomington High School North. They are the GSA sponsors for the school. Join us for news coverage this week, including some local Bloomington news, and discussion about Bloomington North’s GSA. This week’s musical selection comes from Sasami’s 2019 self-titled album. Events: Poetry Night at …
Tonight we are excited to have Judi Epp from Spencer Pride, here to talk with us about Spencer Pride’s Iris Youth Group and their involvement in hosting an alternative to high school prom for students in the area who cannot attend as a same-sex couple, according to school policies. Joining her is Gannon Holsapple, a …
Crystal Shield, a teacher at Bloomington High School South, is our guest on this episode of BloomingOUT. Cystal is the Gay Straight Alliance sponsor from the school, and she will be speaking with us about why GSA’s are so important and what’s coming up for Bloomington South’s own GSA. But before that, an update on …
Tune in for a conversation with Judi Epp, director and treasurer of Spencer Pride, Inc. In this episode we talk about GSA programs in Spencer as well as the upcoming Spencer Regional Interpride Conference coming up this weekend. Events: Bloomington Writers Guild: First Sunday Prose Reading @ Bear’s Place 1316 E Third St Edit Mar 3 …
Glenn Lassiter and Jim Doud have been together for 40 years. In this episode, we talk about why they finally decided to make it legal. Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender …
On this episode of BloomingOUT, we have Caylee Parrish, a local 22-year old who is here to talk about personal experiences of gender identity, sexuality, and what it is like being someone who is gender non-conforming. Melanie also discuses some recent pending legislation regarding LGBT+ rights: SENATE BILL No. 12 Synopsis: Bias motivated crimes. Makes …
Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, the Office for Vice President for Research New Frontiers program, and the IU Bloomington Arts and Humanities Council. To hear longer versions of these …
On this episode of BloomingOUT, we have Faith & Glenda with producer Jennifer Bass from our sponsored podcast Just Married to listen to this month’s latest podcast. Just Married, Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department …
On this edition of BloomingOUT we welcome Elbe Lieb, a transgender woman who joined the United States Army at the age of 41, who served as a male from 2010-2014 prior to her transition. She will be giving her insight on the Military ban the Supreme Court passed this week. To learn more, visit Bloomington’s …
Tonight we have T.L. Jordan as our guest. She is here to talk about her work and the formation of a new PFLAG chapter in Bloomington. PLFAG is an organization dedicated to helping and forming LGBTQ communities. They are made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. There are currently 3 chapters in Indiana, with more …
Join us for your weekly update for LGBTQ+ news with our guest host Judi Epp from Spencer Pride, Inc. Last month, BloomingOUT had a student from Owen Valley High School on the show to speak about an incident: Students handed out Pride flags to teachers so that they could display them on their desk to …
Tune in for an exclusive interview with newly elected Indiana state senator J.D. Ford, the first Ford represents the 29th district in Indiana. He is the first openly-gay legislator to be elected in Indiana. Events: WFHB’s Birthday Bash, Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001, Bloomington, IN Jan 4 @ 9:00 pm Come celebrate …
Happy holidays! Join us as we talk about some of our new years’ resolutions and discuss some moments from the past year in the LGBTQ community. We also have Jeffery Ross from the Damien Center in Indianapolis to talk about some of the services they offer. “Founded in 1987, The Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest …
Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an on-going project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, the Office for Vice President for Research New Frontiers program, and the IU Bloomington Arts and Humanities Council. To hear longer versions of these …
Tonight we welcome Jennifer Bass to talk about her new segment of Just Married: Stories from the Heartland. Tonight’s podcast features our host Frankie Presslaff and his husband, Kelly. Melanie Davis also gives us advice on how to survive the holidays with family. Just Married, Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an on-going project dedicated …
Tonight we have the one and only Judi Epp with us in studio. Judi brought along with her Sophie Lewis. Sophie will be talking about being gay in a rural high school. Tune in to Events: Spencer Pride RCT Training On January 9th Spencer Pride is hosting RCT training! If there are questions, contact Spencer …
We had a great show this week; Robert Ping-Slater from the Quarryland Men’s Chorus was here to talk about the organization and their upcoming holiday concerts this weekend. For more information about tickets as well as how to join the group, visit quarryland.org. Also, our interns Jasper Toney and Ireland Meacham joined us in the …
We feature our interns in the news discussion, before interviewing Jeffery Roth from the Damien Center, about World Aids Month. We will also talk a little bit about Bloomington’s Transgender Remembrance Day. Music this week was from Thundercat off the album off of the album “Drunk.” Events: November 30th, 2018 Transgender Day of Remembrance TASC, …
Join us for our Thanksgiving special! In this episode, we talk about what Thanksgiving and the holiday season means for LGBTQ+ community. We also have Jennifer Bass & Jonah Chester from the Kinsey Institute for another episode of their podcast Just Married. Featured music this week comes from Uniform Clarity by Jim James. Credits: Hosts: Frankie Presslaff, …
Credits: Jamie and Donna: Produced by Jonah Chester with recordings from Allison Quantz’s Radio Innovations class. Thanks to Skye Zentz and Danielle Anderson and Blue Dot sessions for providing musical clips. Just Married theme music is generously provided by Bloomington’s own Carrie Newcomer. Support for Just Married comes from the Indiana University’s Department of …
Tonight we have Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge on to talk about her recent announcement this Tuesday Amanda Barge is considering running to replace Hamilton as mayor in the 2019 city elections. Amanda was born and raised in Bloomington and is married with two children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Gender Studies …
This week we are doing things a little bit differently. Tonight’s show is an off-script discussion about the election results and what it means for the LGBTQ community. We will also be talking with Judie Epp from Spencer PRIDE and Greg Chaffin, a community activist as well as a leader in the LGBTQ community here …
Tonight we have Kate Wiltz, a candidate running for Monroe County Council District 2. But first in this weeks’ LGBTQ news we have have a lot going on across the world. Music this week was from the album Blood Orange by Negro Swan Events: Soup Tasting @ Bloomington Community Farmers Market, 401 N. Morton St. Bloomington …
We have Jeffrey M. Roth Vice President and Chief Development Officer from The Damien Center Jeff to dsicuss the history of HIV/AIDS. We also have Kim Naeseth, a Housing Case Manager with Community Health IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Kim is the housing case manager at Positive Link. She works with multiple groups of people, some living with …
Jennifer Bass and Stephanie A. Sanders are in the studio tonight to talk about a new monthly segment called Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland. Jennifer Bass is project director of Marriage Equality; Stories from the Heartland, with the department of Gender Studies at IU. She joined the Kinsey Institute in 1995 as a research associate. A …
Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an on-going project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, the Office for Vice President for Research New Frontiers program, and the IU Bloomington Arts and Humanities Council. To hear longer versions of …
It’s National Coming-OUT day here on BloomingOUT! In this episode the hosts chat about their coming-out stories. Tune in as we have a group discussion about some recent news and help us welcome our new monthly guest Judi Epp from Spencer Pride. We talk a little bit about what’s new with Spencer Pride this month, …
Tonight we welcome Deb Pardue. Deb has worked extensively in trauma and sexual abuse issues. Deb Pardue has extensively researched issues and stressors that today’s LGBTQ+ clients and families may be experiencing, and work with transgender clients so that they can gain the medical treatment they need. She can be reached at the company Transitions …
On the show tonight we will be having Kalob Gossett. Kalob is a Program Manager in the prevention department at The Damien Center and oversees services focused on community education, leadership training, and patient care. We also have Meredith Short with us tonight. She has been working at IU Health Positive Link for 11 years. She …
Tonight we welcome Jada Bee as our guest. Jada wears many hats in our community. One of her many important hats is that she is a core council member of Black Lives Matter. We will be speaking with her about her community activism, while also diving into discussion about the intersections of race, sexuality, and …
This past Tuesday marked 17 years since 9/11. It is hard to believe it has been so many years. Tonight in this episode, we are talking about the impact that 9/11 has made on all of our lives. This is the 25th year of WFHB. We started in 1993 as a nonprofit, independent community radio …
Tonight we have Judi Epp on from Spencer Pride to talk about events pride is hosting this month. The Spencer Pride Community Center is in need for donations to continue operating for the community. The building, located on the square in Spencer, Indiana, is a hotspot location where the public can come and use WIFI …
Tonight’s guests are from Positive Link and The Damien Center. We are joined in the studio via telephone by Kaleb Gosset of the Damien Center to speak about the different health services that the center provides to Gay men in particular in the Indy area. We are also joined by Julie Hiles and Amy Hay, …
Our guest tonight is Detective Sergeant Dana Cole and Patrol Sergeant David Alley form The Bloomington Police department to talk about relationship with in the LGBTQ community. We also have Father Charlie Dupree the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington, who is member of the LGBTQ community he will be part of our discussion …
In this episode we talk with Janae Cummings, the chair and spokesperson for Bloomington Pride. This year’s pridefest is next Saturday, August 24th. For more information, visit https://bloomingtonpride.org/. Featured music this week comes from the 2018 self-titled album by Loma. Events: LGBT Aging & Caring Network Breakfast @ Cloverleaf Family Restaurant. 4023 W 3rd St, Bloomington …
Lizzy Bartelt is our featured guest for this episode. Lizzy is a doctoral student at the IU School of Public Health. Her research includes LGBTQ+ populations with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and bisexuality. Before returning to graduate school Lizzy spent five years working at Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky teaching sexuality …
Here on BloomingOUT we have a lot of insanity to report on tonight. Much is happening in Washington D.C that is directly affecting our LGBTQ community. It is important to stay informed and continue to be united as a community. I always go back to what my Aunt Carol told me after we won the …
Tonight on BloomingOUT we are featuring two stories. The first one involves a florist from Avon, Indiana who refused to sell flowers to a gay couple for their wedding. The second story happened in Tennessee to a single gay father of two young sons. The families’ vehicle sustained heavy damage that included derogatory words scratched …
Evelyn Smith is a transgender lesbian and a survivor of sexual violence we will be speaking with her tonight about QueerTalk a combination support group that meets once-a-month exploring issues related to LGBTQ+ identity, history. She serves as Community Outreach Coordinator for Middle Way House in Bloomington, Indiana. She is a trans lesbian and a …
Tonight’s guest is Andrew Bare who serves as the Vice President of Operations of GLAST, overseeing the administrative, financial, and strategic planning aspects of the organization. Andrew began serving as a volunteer leader for the organization in October 2017. In addition to volunteering with GLAST, Andrew also serves as a board member for Cincinnati Pride, …
Guest Jesse Elkins from Positive Link in Bloomington discusses the benefits of PreEp and what it means to be a good advocate for yourself concerning sexual health. We also discuss how to talk to your physician about taking PreEp and other concerns. Positive Link is the preeminent provider of comprehensive prevention and holistic social services …
Melanie Davis took the path less traveled and wound up a basic middle-aged mom to a smart-mouthed teenager, which, as it turns out, is precisely where she didn’t know she wanted to be all along. She’s an intersex transgender woman who is devoted to education and outreach to individuals, families, and groups that may be …
We are excited to introduce our featured guest Sara Gardner (aka Smoove, aka Destiny Esther). Sara has been a gay for over 47 years. She went to Indiana University and rode in Little 500 from 1991-1993, winning in 92 and 93 while riding for a team called the “Land Sharks” lovingly referred to as the …
Catherine Brennan was born in Canberra the youngest of five kids, she proudly states “to the best parents ever.” Her family lived in Tokyo for two and a half years until she was five. They made Canberra their home until 1972 when she moved to Dublin with her parents. Catherine finished high school there and …
Tonight’s featured guest is Eli Bendet-Taicher who stars on AOL’s original documentary series “Connected” along with his husband Ido and their two children. The series explores the realities of a same-sex household. Follow Eli on Twitter: @bendettaicher and Instagram: @dr.elibt Featured music this week was the 2016 album Innocence Reaches by of Montreal. Events: Spencer …
In this episode, we discuss the opportunities that Spencer Pride Inc. work to provide for LGBTQ youth, with our guest, Jonathon Balash, the president of Spencer Pride Inc. News: Bill making it legal to ban gays & lesbians from adopting passes in Kansas When Nebraska football players found out track athlete was gay, they hugged …
It’s Pride season so the queens here at the Bloomingout studios with the help of LGBTQ Nation came up with a list of ideas on how our listeners can support the LGBTQ community. Listen in as we interview Chris Handberg, Executive Director of Indy Pride, Inc. and Judi Epp, Spencer Pride Treasurer and Chief Fundraiser. Events …
Our featured guests are Brandon Heinbaugh and Jesse Elkins from Positive Link IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Brandon has worked in the health and wellness field since 2014, with much of that time being focused in the field of HIV and AIDS. Brandon recently joined the IU Health Positive Link team back in December as a Health …
Our hosts discuss current LGBT news and welcome founder of We Work It Entertainment, Spike Wray-Kirk. News discussion includes the controversy surrounding an art teacher at The Mansfield School district, male vultures from the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo in Holland who gained attention upon adopting a chick to raise, and the forthcoming protest by drag …
Our guest tonight is Brian Rosenberg, Founder of Gays With Kids along with his husband Fred. They launched Gays With Kids in March 2017 with a focused mission: To help gay men become dads and to help new gay dads navigate fatherhood. Along the way, Gays With Kids has grown to become the world’s leading …
Join us, as we interview Bloomington North High School counselor Greg Chaffin. He helps transgender students navigate the school system. BloomingOUT hosts Frankie, Kevin, and Just are joined in the studio by Jesse Elkins, a PrEP (Positive Link Prevention Team) Navigator, who has recently shifted gears to join the HIV prevention movement with IU Health …
Arts Educational practitioner and social theorist Maxine Greene explains that “social imagination is the capacity to invent visions of what should be and what might be in our deficit society, in the streets where we live and our schools. Social imagination not only suggests but also requires that one take action to repair or renew.” …
For our first half, we are joined in the studio by Judi Epp, the Treasurer and Director of Spencer Pride. She will be talking to us about Spencer Pride, the upcoming ‘pride-festival’ season, and ways you can support your local LGBTQ+ community. Spencer, Indiana will be hosting its 12th annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June …
In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with IU Mauer School associate professor, Steve Sanders. Last Friday, March 21st the Trump Administration made its next attempt to ban transgender individuals from serving in the armed forces. Listen in as we discuss his involvement in LGBTQ advocacy, his transition to becoming a lawyer, and our …
We are joined in the studio by Taylor Vanover. Taylor is the Chairman of the Indiana Log Cabin Republicans. The Log Cabin Republicans is the largest caucus for LGBTQ conservatives in the United States. Prior to beginning college Taylor volunteered for Indiana’s 3rd District Congressman, Jim Banks, working on phone banks, parades and other activities. As …
In this episode, we are joined in the studio by Kevin Mohsenzadeh, an IU Sophomore who is currently running for the position of President of the IU Student Association as part of the Unite IU campaign. Kevin is a member of the Public Relations Committee for the wildly successful IU Dance Marathon and served as …
News discussion includes the controversy surrounding an art teacher at The Mansfield School district, male vultures from the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo in Holland who gained attention upon adopting a chick to raise, and the forthcoming protest by drag queens against Donald Trump in London this July. During the second part of the show, Spike …
Tune in to this hour long discussion of LGBT issues impacting lives in America. Topics include the transgender military ban and Donald Zarda, who was fired from his job as a skydiving instructor. The second half of the show turns to bloomingOUT’s new co-host, Grant Rollins. They discuss what it’s like being a youtube vlogger and …
BloomingOUT hosts lead a conversation with guests about problems concerning gender identity in the school systems. They also welcome a new co-host, Grant Rollins, a local youtube content maker and social-media guru; to discuss Queer pop-culture. They are joined in the studio by Greg Chaffin, a guidance counselor from Bloomington High School North. Greg was the …
In response to the tragic school shooting in Florida yesterday, BloomingOUT hosts Alex and Frankie debate gun control laws in the US with several guests. Our guests this evening include: Rachel Guglielmo (pronounced Goo-lee-ay-mo) Rachel Guglielmo leads the Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She has three school-aged kids, and …
Tonight we are joined in the studio by Jessica Bussert, a Transgender Health Professional who participated in one of the largest gender discrimination cases in the United Kingdom. In this episode, they discuss LGBT rights, the Kinsey Institute, and the struggles of being a traveling nurse. Featured song “Stand Up” by The Sissies. CREDITS BloomingOUT …
In this broadcast, we are joined in the studio with Tim Donovan, a local therapist helping individuals with various issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and gender identity counseling. We discuss the constantly evolving literature and psychiatric understanding regarding the LGBTQ community. Additionally we also talk about how mental illness impacts both the LGBTQ and local communities …
BloomingOUT hosts Frankie, Rachel, and Alex discuss the evolving literature and psychiatric understanding of the LGBTQ community. They’re joined in the studio by Bloomington-based therapist Tim Donovan, who speaks to how mental illness, and stigma, impacts the LGBTQ community. Tonight we will be featuring the music from Bloomington band, Sleeping Bag with a selection from their …
BloomingOUT hosts Frankie, Rachel, and Alex examine a recent article from Huffington Post writer, Rebecca Klein, regarding the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, recent dismissal of several Title 9 discrimination suits. They discuss the importance of Title 9 protections for Transgender students, and what we can do to help lend our voices to …
Join BloomingOUT hosts Rachel, Frankie and Alex as they welcome Chair of Bloomington Pride, Janae Cummings. They start the show discussing the recent news of Indian prince Manvendra Singh Gohil who is opening a LGBTQ community center in his palace. This decision has created a unique resource for the queer community in a country where …
This week on BloomingOUT Indiana University professor, Brian Powell discusses a current ideological divide in American culture with WFHB News director Wes Martin. Our hosts Frankie, Rachel and Alex share their opinions on the division before turning to Indiana 9th District Primary Candidate, Dan Canon. Dan spoke to our hosts yesterday regarding his work as …
BloomingOut hosts Frankie, Rachel and Alex discuss hot topics within the LGBT community including the Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission and a similar case in Oregon. They question whether the Oregon discrimination case is indicative of a greater trend and how this case could impact future court rulings. During the second half of …
This week BloomingOUT hosts Frankie, Rachel and Alex are joined by guest Jean Capler. Jean Capler is a social worker and LGBTQ+ activist. She shares her experiences and gives advice on how to incorporate local and national advocacy in your life. The group discuss systemic changes to improve lives within the LGBT community, including an …
On this week’s edition of BloomingOUT Alex, Frankie and Rachel are joined by Dana Cole from the Bloomington Police Department. Detective Sergeant Dana Cole serves as Bloomington’s first LGBTQ liaison for the department. Tune in to their discussion regarding LGBT concerns in Bloomington and how the police department is working to serve the LGBT community. …
This week on BloomingOUT, Producer Alex and hosts Rachel and Frankie are joined by Cindy Hall. Hall interviewed Mariella Castro in Cuba and spoke to BloomingOUT about LGBT rights in the country. During the first half of the show, they discuss public affairs involving the LGBT community, including Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, …
This week on BloomingOUT, Producer Alex and hosts Rachel and Frankie are joined by Nicci Boroski, co-owner of The Back Door. During the first half of the show they discuss public affairs involving the LGBT community like Trump proclaiming December 1st as World AIDS Day. Get to know Nicci during the second part of the show. …
Hosts Rachel, Kim, and Alex are joined by Mayor John Hamilton on this weeks broadcast of BloomingOut. They discuss topics related to the government and the LGBT community of Bloomington. This weeks featured artist was Michael Jackson, celebrating 25 years since the release of Thriller. Anchors: Kim Kahn and Rachel Jones Producer: Alex Ashkin Board …
Join BloomingOut anchors Rachel Jones and Kim Hahn for a special Thanksgiving broadcast. They are joined by counselor Caroline Hippler and discuss LGBT related topics such as conversion therapy, hormone treatment and transgender rights. This episode also catches up on LGBT news from around the globe including the Me Too hashtag trend, marriage equality in Australia, …
Join BloomingOut producer Alex Askin and hosts Rachel Jones and Kim Hahn as they discuss issues affecting LGBTQ+ people in Indiana, the US, and across the globe. Topics include backlash regarding the #MeToo campaign, Louis C.K. and George Takei’s accusations of sexual misconduct and controversial groups within the Reddit community. The second half of the …
This week on BloomingOut, Anchors Kim Hanh and Rachel Jones, along with Writer/Producer Alex Ashkin discuss Kevin Spacey’s molestation allegations and subsequent ‘coming out’ controversy, Hong Kong’s appeal of a court decision which granted a lesbian British expat visa status with her partner, and Taipei’s Gay Pride Parade. Later in the show, we’re joined by …
This week BloomingOUT anchors Rachel Jones and Kim Hahn discuss recent LGBT headlines with producer Alex Ashkin including the crackdown on the Egyptian LGBTQ community and the halt in Trump’s transgender military ban. On the second half of the show, stand-up comedian Lauren Faber joins the discussion while touring from North Carolina. You can catch …
Join BloomingOUT anchors Rachel Jones and Kim Hanh as they catch up on what’s happening in the LGBT community, both locally and globally. Recently Bloomington received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign “Municipal Equality Index.” In addition, issues in Chechnya continue as “pinkwashing” gains attention regarding the Occupied West Bank and Gaza, Israel, …
This evening BloomingOUT welcomes new anchors Kim Hahn and Rachel Jones to the show. They discuss the hottest topics in LGBT news including Trump’s speech at the 12th Annual Value Voters Summit, the #MeToo trend and John Lewis’ interview with LGBTQ Nation. During the second half of the show, Kim and Rachel introduce themselves and …
On this week’s episode of BloomingOut, we welcome Judi Epp and Marissa Mallo from Spencer Pride. Judi is the Volunteer Coordinator for Spencer Pride, and Marissa is a director for the organization. We spoke a little bit last week about some big news for Spencer Pride, and we wanted to make sure to give time …
Join producer Ryne Shadday and anchor Grace Thumser as they welcome authors of “Busted in Bloomington” Greg and Candy Dawson. The book centers on a Bloomington High School English teacher Chuck Walls who was forced to hide his homosexuality because of the taboos that surrounded being gay at the time but it also discusses the …
In lieu of BloomingOUT this evening we aired two podcasts from Out Of Bounds, a weekly public affairs radio show in Ithica, New York. First, producer Tish Pearlman interviews transgender activist Josie Zanfordino and discusses issues facing the queer community. In the second half of the show, Pearlman talks to author and Professor Emeritus in …
Join producer Ryne Shadday and anchor Colin Shassberger as they welcome Mauer School of Law Associate Professor, Steve Sanders. He teaches Constitutional Law, Family Law, and Constitutional Litigation, and his scholarship focuses on questions arising out of the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantees of equal protection and due process, with a special focus on issues affecting LGBT …
Join producer Ryne Shadday and anchor Colin Shassberger as they discuss current LGBT news from around the world. Then meet Brett Roberts, BloomingOUT’s new volunteer. Find out who he is and what he hopes to bring to the show. Music selections include Jackie Shane, Kelela, and Absolutely Not. CREDITS: Anchors: Colin Shassberger and Ryne Shadday …
This week we re-air an interview from July with trans activist and author JJ Gufreda as she prepares to perform her show “Left Hander in London: The Earthquake” at the Indy Fringe Festival this weekend. You can find out more about the festival and purchase tickets at indyfringe.org. After the interview, join producer Ryne Shadday …
BloomingOUT anchors Colin Shassberger and Erica Dorsey discuss recent LGBT+ related news in this hour long broadcast. Topics range from the new animated short titled “In a Heartbeat” to Trump’s shifting support for LGBT people. Tune in to catch up on the latest LGBT+ local and global news. Featuring music by MNEK, TWINKIDS, and Evripidis …
BloomingOUT anchors Jeff Poling and Colin Shassberger welcome animator John Serpentelli to the show. John created the series Came Out/Kicked Out, which voices the stories of homeless transgender youth. He started making documentary animation in 1992 to help give a voice to under-served populations. John has worked with kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, blind kids, and …
Join anchors Colin Shassberger, Jeff Poling and producer Ryne Shadday for our monthly round-table discussion of recent LGBTQ+ news headlines. The hot topic of this show is the transgender military ban that was passed yesterday but the conversation covers all interactions between Trump and the LGBT community, further debate on gender neutral restrooms across the …
Join our anchors Jeff and Erica as they chat with JJ Gufreda about transgender politics and activism. JJ will be performing her show “Left Hander in London: The Earthquake” at the Indy Fringe Festival, which is taking place August 17-27. Musical selections include “Drama” by Torraine Futurum featuring Rubby, “If You’re Hearing This” by Hook …
Join our anchors Colin and Jessie as they discuss LGBTQ+ politics on the state and local level with Josh Peters, President of Indiana Stonewall Democrats. Indiana Stonewall Democrats are the LGBTQ+ constituency caucus of The Indiana Democratic Party. They are committed to pushing for civil equality for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers and accomplish this by endorsing, supporting, …
Join our hosts Jeff Poling and Colin Shassberger as they chat with guests J Patrick Redmond, author of Some Go Hungry, and Patricia Smith, author of The Year of Needy Girls. The four discuss being LGBT+ in the 80s and 90s, and the importance of reaching out to younger generations. Musical selections include “Little of …
The bloomingOUT crew takes a week break from the live program, but hopes you enjoy this re-airing of an interview with Vincennes, IN native and author of Some Go Hungry, Patrick Redmond. Patrick Redmond will be returning to BloomingOUT next week to talk about his latest work. This episode also features music from this week’s …
Join producer Ryne Shadday and anchors Colin Shassberger and Jeff Poling as they interview the new board engineer Jessie Grubb. They discuss growing up in Bloomington, being accepted as LGBT, and what the future holds for Jessie. The news segment covers issues of being “out” in sports, recent LGBT statistics and upcoming local events. Music …
Anchors Ryne Shadday and Jeff Poling discuss Pride season and its continued importance in our nation. They also bring us up to date on local and national LGBT+ news. In local news, Spencer Pride took place last Saturday and Indy Pride will happen this Saturday, June 10. In national news, Donald Trump continues to betray …
Join hosts Ryne Shadday and Jeff Poling as they welcome Judi and Sunny Epp from Spencer Pride. Judi has been working with the festival since it began in 2007 and talks about what will be happening at the event this year on June 3rd. Her niece Sunny has volunteered every year and will motivate you …
Hosts Jeff Poling and Colin Shassberger welcome Patrick Haggerty, frontman of Lavender Country, to Bloomington before his show at the Backdoor. Lavender Country formed in 1972 and produced the first known gay-themed album in country music history. Haggerty talks about what has happened to Lavender Country since the 70’s and what’s coming up next. Ryne …
Hosts Colin Shassberger and Jeff Poling sit down with Ben Gleason, the co-owner of a gay campground in Brown County, to learn about Camp Buckwood’s history, upcoming events and more. You can find more about the camp on their website at: http://egay.biz/joomla/ This episode also includes a local and global news discussion about banning conversion …
In this brief segment, bloomingOUT producer Ryne Shadday discusses current LGBT news and events. Topics include conversion therapy, artificial insemination, and same-sex marriage. CREDITS Producer: Ryne Shadday Board Engineer: Jessie Grubb bloomingOUT News Director: Noelle Philipps Executive Producer: Joe Crawford The bloomingOUT theme is an original composition from Aaron Gage.
Join bloomingOUT anchor Grace Thumser and producer Ryne Shadday as they do a special farewell interview to bloomingOUT Associate Producer and Board Engineer, Sarah Hetrick. Sarah has been with the show since 2013, and has been the regular Associate Producer, board engineer, an occasional correspondent, and go-to-tech person. Tonight, Sarah says farewell to Ryne and …
Tonight on bloomingOUT, join anchors Colin and Grace as they host a Current Events Roundtable. Our roundtable discussion will cover stories such as Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s comments on anti-gay violence in Chechnya, the Trump administration’s pick for Army Secretary’s anti-LGBTQ history and comments, and other LGBTQ headlines from this week. The featured music from …
Tonight on bloomingOUT, join us for a special conversation with Ryan Cassata, a transgender musician and YouTube personality. Ryan talks with bloomingOUT anchors JP and Colin in a special conversation ranging from breaking into the entertainment industry and YouTube’s recent newsworthy censorship of LGBTQ+ content to underage viewers. This episode features your weekly LGBTQ+ news …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin and JP as they welcome Jonathan Balash to the show! Jonathan discusses what’s new with Spencer Pride as well as plans for this year’s festival. The bloomingOUT crew also shares reasons for the community to support WFHB during out Spring Fund Drive. Tonight’s episode features your weekly LGBTQ+ news roundup from …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin and Grace as they welcome Mrs. Kasha Davis to the show! Mrs. Kasha Davis was a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, season 7. She talks with Grace and Colin about drag as an art, the experience on the show time on the show, and her own experience into developing her character. …
Tonight on bloomingOUT, join anchors Colin, Grace, and JP as they host a Current Events Roundtable with bloomingOUT producer, Ryne Shadday. Our roundtable discussion will cover many current notable events that have been in the news lately, such as Kentucky’s recent passing of a ‘religious freedom’ bill, the backlash over YouTube restrictions of LGBTQ content, …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin and Grace as they welcome Ashton Shaw Melvin to the show! Ashton is a first-time guest to the show has recently released his first novel titled Life’s Uncertain Journeys: A LGBTQ Short Story Collection. Ashton joins us tonight to speak bout his new book, his life as an Out Hoosier in …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin and JP as they welcome Jacques Rozier to the show! Jacques is a Master’s student studying sports broadcasting at the Indiana University Media School who has spoken with us previously about LGBTQ+ athletes. Tonight, Jacques will discuss the existing relationship between President Donald Trump and the journalists; as well of openly …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Grace and JP as they welcome Steve Sanders to the show! Steve is an associate professor at the IU Maurer School of Law who has spoken with us previously about legal issues often faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Tonight, Steve will discuss the potential legal battles facing members of the transgender community …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin, Grace, and JP as they welcome JJ Gufreda to the show! JJ is an author, artist, and playwright. She is the former president of the Indy Rainbow Chamber, and has recently written an article for The Advocate. JJ joins us tonight to talk about her most recent projects and what inspired …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin, Grace, and JP as they welcome Argenta Peron to the show. Argenta is the Show Director for the Bloomington venue, the Back Door; and performs as The People’s Diva and Back Door House Queen. Argenta talks events, fundraising, and RuPaul’s Drag Race performers at the Back Door; as well as her own …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Grace and JP as they welcome Doug Bauder to the show! Doug is the director of the IU Bloomington LGBTQ+ Culture Center (formerly the GLBT Student Support Services Office), and joins bloomingOUT to discuss the big name change to the office. Doug will also bring his insights as to his experiences with …
Join bloomingOUT anchors Colin and Grace as they welcome the program’s new volunteer and News Director, Noelle Philipps, to the show. Noelle will tell us a little bit about herself, her history and interest in journalism; as well as give her inputs on the new climate of freedom of press in the Donald Trump administration. …
On tonight’s episode of bloomingOUT, join anchors JP, Colin, and Grace as they are joined by Janae Cummings. Janae is the Vice-Chair and Marketing Director for Bloomington PRIDE, and will talk about next weekend’s 14th annual Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival. The film festival takes place at the Buskirk-Chumley theater; and passes are still available for …
On tonight’s episode of bloomingOUT, join anchors JP and Ryne as they welcome new anchor and bloomingOUT volunteer, Colin Shassberger, to the show. Colin is a Bloomingtonian who is currently a sophomore at Indiana University pursuing a double major in journalism and psychology. The anchors also welcome Cindy Stone to the program. Cindy is a …
Happy New Year from the bloomingOUT crew! For the first episode of 2017, join bloomingOUT producer, Ryne Shadday; and associate producer, Sarah Hetrick, for an episode of discussion on what the bloomingOUT team can do to better serve intersectional communities within the queer and ally spectrum. We here at bloomingOUT on WFHB have big hopes …
The bloomingOUT crew will be taking a hiatus this week, but return with a live episode. In honor of the holiday season and the end of the giving year, we will be featuring interviews from LGBTQ nonprofit organizations that we have interviewed on the program. We at bloomingOUT would like remind everyone that in honor …
The bloomingOUT crew will be taking a hiatus for the holiday this week, but in honor of the holiday season and the end of the giving year, we will be featuring interviews from LGBTQ nonprofit organizations that we have interviewed on the program. We at bloomingOUT would like remind everyone that in honor of the …
Join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview the President of the Quarryland Men’s Chorus and regular guest to the program, Robert Ping-Slater. Tonight, Rob talks about recent concerts, outreach, and upcoming events from the Quarryland Men’s Chorus – including a later-than-normal Winter Concert taking place on December 17th and 18th. Tonight’s episode features music …
Join anchors JP and Sarah as they interview Maurer School of Law faculty member and lawyer, Professor Steve Sanders. Steve will be discussing the legal issues of LGBTQ+ Americans that could potentially be affected by president-elect Donald Trump and vice president-elect, Mike Pence. This episode features music from Jack Colwell and Conleth Kane. Tonight’s episode …
On tonight’s episode of bloomingOUT, join anchors JP and Ryne as they talk with Jonathan Balash and Dana Beth Evans from Spencer PRIDE in Spencer, Indiana. Dana Beth and Jonathan have come to the show this evening to discuss ways you can become involved as an ally and advocate for Spencer PRIDE. They also discuss …
In this report from BloomingOUT, Kathryn de la Rosa takes a look at the candidates who have just been elected to the highest offices in the land. What are their positions on LGBTQ rights and what legislation have they supported?
Join anchors JP and Sarah as they interview Elbe Lieb and Kris Roehling, facilitators for the group QueerTalk. QueerTalk is a space that is for discussing and learning about issues that affect both individual members of the queer community, but also for the community as a whole. The group is a collective forum for members …
On tonight’s show, anchors JP and Ryne interview with Greg Chaffin, a guidance councelor from Bloomington High School North. Greg discusses the recent incidents headlines made at the school with the banning of the Confederate flag; as well as the history of the LGBTQ+ student community at Bloomington High School North. Tonight’s episode features music …
Join bloomingOUT anchors JP and Ryne as they interview 3 new volunteers that have joined the bloomingOUT crew, Angel, Grace, and Kathryn. Angel, Grace, and Kathryn bring their experiences, stories, and love of the LGBTQ+ community to the show in their first official on-air interview! This episode features music from the late bisexual frontman for …
Join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview Justin Ford and Evelyn Smith, representatives from two local organizations partnering in an effort to hold classes and workshops highlighting ways to identify and fight domestic abuse in the LGBTQ+ community. Evelyn is the Prevention Programs Coordinator for Middle Way House, and Justin is the president of …
In this episode of bloomingOUT, join anchor Jeff Poling as he interviews two folks from Spencer Pride – Dana Beth Evans and Greg Bukowski. Dana Beth is one of the directors of Spencer Pride, and Greg is a volunteer with the group. They are here to talk about Spencer Pride’s event Night at the Tivoli – …
The bloomingOUT crew takes a week break from the live program, but hopes you enjoy this re-airing of a post-Democratic and Republican National Convention roundtable discussion between anchors Janae Cummings and Jeff Poling, bloomingOUT producer, Ryne Shadday; and special contributor, Brandon Gage. When this episode was aired, both party conventions had concluded, and the respective presidential nominees …
The bloomingOUT crew takes a week break from the live program, but hopes you enjoy this re-airing of an interview with Vincennes, IN native and author of Some Go Hungry, Patrick Redmond. The novel is based on a crime that occurred in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. This episode also featured music from this week’s featured artist, Ryan …
On tonight’s episode, join anchors JP and Ryne as they welcome Executive Director of Campus Pride, Shane Windmeyer, to the show. Campus Pride is a nonprofit organization that helps collegiate campuses around the country create safer environments for LGBTQ+ students, and spread awareness about discrimination in the college environment. More information can be found on …
Tonight, join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview Jacques Rozier, a sports journalism Master’s student at the IU Media School who studies the history of LGBTQ+ athletes in the public eye and in the shadows. Tonight’s episode features music from the Black Eyed Peas and Sia; plus upcoming LGBTQ+ events from around the area. …
Join anchors JP and Ryne as they interview Jonathan Balash. Jonathan is the president of Spencer Pride and a regular guest on the show; but tonight, Jonathan will talk about his and his husband, Jacob’s, journey to becoming parents- including some of the legal boundaries they had to face before the legalization of same-sex marriage …
Join anchors Jeff Poling and Ryne Shadday as they interview the Volunteer Coordinator for Bloomington PRIDE Summerfest, Kyle Hayes. Kyle and the anchors talk about the upcoming 3rd annual Bloomington PRIDE Summerfest that is taking place this weekend (August 27-28) in downtown Bloomington, IN. The Fest will include an all-ages area, educational panels, local food …
Join anchors Olivia and JP as they speak with musical artist and performer at next weekend’s Bloomington PRIDE Summerfest, Sinclair. Sinclair will share a history of how she began her musical career, her influences, and about her experiences being an Out musician. Sinclair will be performing at next weekend’s (August 27-28) Bloomington PRIDE Summerfest, which …
Join anchors Janae Cummings and Jeff Poling as they interview Rob Ping-Slater, the Board President of the Quarryland Men’s Chorus. He joins us tonight to speak about this past chorus season, as well as activities planned for the upcoming season. Plus, your weekly roundup of LGBTQ+ news headlines. This episode features music from the Quarryland …
Join anchors Jeff Poling and Ryne Shadday as they interview local trans woman and Indiana Bernie Sanders delegate, Jeanne Smith. Jeanne talks with the anchors about her recent experience at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia where Hillary Clinton was named the Democratic Presidential Nominee for the November presidential election. Tonight’s featured musical artist …
On tonight’s show, join anchors Janae and JP as they participate in a post Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention Roundtable discussion with bloomingOUT producer, Ryne Shadday; and special contributor Brandon Gage. This week wrapped the official nomination of Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton; who will be facing off in the upcoming November presidential …
Join anchors Janae Cummings and Ryne Shadday as they interview Kevin Warren from the “Pence Must Go” campaign. Janae, Kevin, and Ryne talk about the future of the campaign now that Governor Mike Pence has been officially selected as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate to run with Donald Trump in the November presidential election. Anchors …
Join hosts Ryne and JP as they interview the Out frontman of alt-country group, Indiana Queen, as he talks about his choice to work in country music, his experiences as an Out musician in popular country music, and the inspirations and influences behind Indiana Queen’s sound. Plus, your weekly roundup of LGBTQ+ news headlines. This …
In this special episode of bloomingOUT, we hear an archived interview with out teen scientist, Jack Andraka when he first appeared on the show in September of 2015. Jack had been working on cancer research and spoke with anchors Jeff Jewel, Jeff Poling, and Ryne Shadday about his upcoming collegiate plans and the future of …
Tonight on bloomingOUT, hosts Janae Cummings and Jeff Poling further discuss news and developments regarding the Orlando mass shooting at Pulse nightclub. Music tonight was “Stand by You” by Rachel Platten, “Change” by Christina Aguilera, “Pulse” by Melissa Etheridge, and our tribute song, “Forty-Nine Times” by Brandon Parsons. Executive Producer : Joe Crawford Producer : …
On this special episode of bloomingOUT, anchors JP and Ryne host a panel discussion about the June 12 mass shooting that occurred at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. The panel tonight is held by the President of Bloomington PRIDE, Justin Ford; and from the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Rachel …
Join bloomingOUT for a special episode featuring a previous interview with photographer and historian, Mark Lee. Mark’s initial interview with bloomingOUT anchors in 2015 featured a discussion about the release of his new (at the time) exhibition, “A Visual Journey: From AIDS to Marriage Equality.” As a special event for Indy PRIDE week, the exhibition …
Join anchor Jeff Poling in a special two-part interview with the guest host of this year’s upcoming (June 4 & 5!!) Spencer PRIDE festival, comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer! JP and Suzanne talk about her history as an openly out comedienne with a decade-spanning career, her experiences with public stand up comedy, and her active involvement with …
Consummate story teller Jim Doud talks about “Joe” on an edition of “Our View.” IU alum, Attorney and Cherokee Indian Becca Riall responds to a listener query “Why don’t Indians just become Americans?” by discussing the politics and government regulations as they relate to reservations in the U.S. Helen addresses the nursing career on an …
Canadian singer/songwriter Norine Braun chats about her life, music and inspirations. Musical selections are title cut from her new cd “Conventus,” “How Would We Know” and “99%.” LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator for the Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault (MESA) Skye Brown calls in with further updates about their conference to be held 22 February 10:00 …
Activist, lecturer, blogger Reverend Irene Monroe chats about black role models in sports and in general, the relevance of black history month and other related topics. LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator for the Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA) at Purdue University Skye Brown phones in with information about their upcoming Violence Prevention workshop on 22 …
President of Woven, a national, web-based company that provides financial and legal education and resources for the LGBT community Kristin Davis discusses the organization and its offerings. Assistant Curator for the Eiteljorg Western Art, History and Culture Museum in Indianapolis Johanna Blume talks about the “Blake Little: Photographs from Gay Rodeo” exhibit now showing through …
Lady Gaga tour photographer and author of “Heal This Way: A Love Story” Tracey B Wilson discusses the importance of self-acceptance, bullying, queer youth suicide, the need for acceptance and the power of words as well as her book and Gaga’s Little Monsters. Helen and Nick respond to a listener’s Q Mail Bag question about …
Bloomington High School North Counselor Greg Chaffin talks about depression in LGBTQIA youth on a new edition of “Youth in Peril.” IU Alum, Louisiana Attorney and Cherokee Becca Riall discusses cultural identity and conflicts inherent in the comment “I’ve Never Met a Real Indian.” Featured artist is Detroit MI pop artist KENN. Musical selection is …
Director of New York City’s Up2Us Center Megan Bartlett talks about the importance of sports and healthy youth, discrimination, education of coaches and creating a supportive environment for players, parents and coaching staff. FTM performer and author Scott Turner Schofield discusses his career, books and current gender related issues. Featured artist is Canadian singer-songwriter Jeffery …
Activist, writer, blogger, public speaker Reverend Irene Monroe talks about the significance to the black queer community of Robin Robert’s’ coming out, how Martin Luther King might have reacted to homophobia and other related issues. Casting Producer for America’s Got Talent Andrew Ward discusses his career and interesting aspects of a major talent show like …
Native of England, Provincetown MA resident, singer/songwriter Zoe Lewis talks about her career, music, latest CDs, tours and musical scores. Music selections are “This Skin” from her “A Cure for the Hiccups” CD; title track from “Rotary Phone” CD; and “When Dog Meets Wolf.” Co-director of Bloomington Pride Film Festival Abby Henkel and volunteer Kyle …
Special holiday edition that includes an interview with Helen Harrell by IU Journalism student Brittney Jackson about the history of the show. Two editions of Navajo Rainbow with Chair/Professor of Dine’ Studies at Navajo Technical University Wesley Thomas discussing two – spirit tradition and Navajo gender construction as well as the negative effects of western …
Bloomington Pride Film Festival Co-Directors Abby Henkel and Sarah Perfetti provide information about this year’s event scheduled for 23-25 January 2014 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. IU School of Public Health Professor Debra Herbenick and Michael discuss LGBTQIA issues related to family and personal interactions during the holidays on a new edition of Sexual Health Matters. …
Blogger, freelance writer, speaker and activist Reverend Irene Monroe discusses Nelson Mandela and changes effected by his leadership in Africa and the HIV AIDS epidemic in the black communities of the US and Africa. IU alum, former WFHB volunteer, Louisiana attorney and Cherokee Indian Becca Riall talks about some of the legal issues stemming from …
Bloomington story teller Jim Doud relates a “Christmas Past” on an edition of “Our View” and Helen presents an historical review on an edition of Queer History entitled “Reflections.” Michael and Helen discuss the pros and cons of coming out over the holidays in response to a Q Mailbag question from a listener. President of …
IU telecommunication student and bloomingOUT/WFHB volunteer Nick Tumino chats with Helen and Michael about coming out issues. Associate Director of Sexual Health Promotion and IU Professor Brian Dodge discusses his recent work about bisexuality and sexual health among men on a new edition of Sexual Health Matters. Featured artist is Arro Verse. Musical selections are …
Purdue University LGBTTQ Outreach Coordinator for Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault Skye Brown talks about gender and orientation violence and provides information about the Transgender Remembrance Day events planned around the state during the week of 20 November. Helen and Nick respond to a listener question from the Q Mail Bag. Patrick Battani stops …
Authoress of Left Hander in London and President of Indy Rainbow Chamber JJ Gufredo is in studio to discuss her perspective on HJR6, societal ramifications of transitioning from male to female and also provides updates about her play! The Bloomington Peace Choir performs live in studio. Emily Nagoski talks about LGBT folks on an edition …
Campaign Manager for Freedom Indiana Megan Robertson discusses their state-wide organizational efforts to defeat proposed anti-same sex marriage constitutional amendment HJR6. Emily Nagoski addresses bisexuality on an edition of “It’s Only Sex” and on a new edition of “OUT on the Street” Nick Tumino chats with attendees at the Judy Shepard lecture recently held on …
Bloomington North High School Counselor Greg Chaffin discusses the additional hardships and academic stressors faced by LGBTQIA teens as a result of bullying and discrimination on a new edition of Youth in Peril. Helen highlights October as pride month on an edition of Queer Herstory. Founder and President of Indiana Transgender Wellness Alliance and Cummins …
Assistant Professor in IUB School of Public Health Beth Meyerson and PhD nursing student in clinical science and part-time faculty member at IUB School of Nursing Greg Carter discuss issues around coming out to one’s health provider as well as their planned research focusing on LGBT health disclosure. Michael is joined by IU School of …
African American drag king performer and filmmaker KB Boyce and queer Asian-American activist and artist Celeste Chan stop by the studio to chat about the production company they founded in San Francisco for queer artists of color called Queer Rebels Productions. They also provide information about their film series “Queer Rebels of the Harlem Renaissance” …
IU LGBT Alumni Association President Mike Shumate provides information about their fund raising campaign to support LGBT specific scholarships. A new edition of “Out on the Street” with Nick Tumino seeks public opinion in response to fundraising efforts for LGBTQA student scholarships. At large Representative on the Bloomington Common Council Susan Sandberg stops by to …