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OUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.4, The No Regrets EpisodeTattoos, drunken nights, flashing our bosses...here at the pod, we all make mistakes -- gurrrrrrrrl - but today we’re tackling how our mistakes make us feel “other”, how we come back from that, and how we NEVER (read: sometimes) make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: All of our episodes are pre-recorded and this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.
And to see the full length version of this week’s OBSESSED segment:
Bette Midler singing "I Regret Nothing"
https://youtu.be/ZCJWflT1EoY
Follow us on Instagram: @outcast_podcast
Donate to The OUT Foundation: https://www.iamout.o...
2020-03-2625 min
OUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.4, The No Regrets EpisodeTattoos, drunken nights, flashing our bosses...here at the pod, we all make mistakes -- gurrrrrrrrl - but today we’re tackling how our mistakes make us feel “other”, how we come back from that, and how we NEVER (read: sometimes) make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: All of our episodes are pre-recorded and this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.
And to see the full length version of this week’s OBSESSED segment:
Bette Midler singing "I Regret Nothing"
https://youtu.be/ZCJWflT1EoY
Follow us on Instagram: @outcast_podcast
Donate to The OUT Foundation: https://www.iamout.o...
2020-03-2625 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.3, The Check Yourself EpisodeNo time like the present to keep your privilege in check. This week we talk about the progress we’ve made as a community of outsiders and how to avoid taking that for granted… and it isn’t all serious. Join us for the perfect balance of laughter, enlightenment, and healthy debate.
Resources:
7 Categories of Otherness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdUHtjobNZs
Framework of Otherness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4UMa1QuGg
Mayor Pete on White Male Privilege: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xSSB5R3rL8
Ellen Degeneres “Oh, Straight People”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svtKA4rX3...
2020-03-1930 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.3, The Check Yourself EpisodeNo time like the present to keep your privilege in check. This week we talk about the progress we’ve made as a community of outsiders and how to avoid taking that for granted… and it isn’t all serious. Join us for the perfect balance of laughter, enlightenment, and healthy debate.
Resources:
7 Categories of Otherness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdUHtjobNZs
Framework of Otherness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4UMa1QuGg
Mayor Pete on White Male Privilege: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xSSB5R3rL8
Ellen Degeneres “Oh, Straight People”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svtKA4rX3...
2020-03-1930 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.2, The Adaptive Athlete EpisodeWhat do we call you? Disabled? An Adaptive Athlete? “Tom. You can call me Tom” answers our guest Tom Miazga. Tom is not only the two-time “Fittest Seated Man on Earth” but also the OUTCast proclaimed “Sweetest Seated Man Alive”. In this episode we dive deep into the obstacles and opportunities faced by Adaptive Athletes. Tom takes us on his hyper-successful athletic journey -- but also gives us a window into his recent experiences as an out and proud gay man. Tom is one of the most special we’ve ever met and has given us beautiful insight into his adaptive life. A...
2020-03-1247 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.2, The Adaptive Athlete EpisodeWhat do we call you? Disabled? An Adaptive Athlete? “Tom. You can call me Tom” answers our guest Tom Miazga. Tom is not only the two-time “Fittest Seated Man on Earth” but also the OUTCast proclaimed “Sweetest Seated Man Alive”. In this episode we dive deep into the obstacles and opportunities faced by Adaptive Athletes. Tom takes us on his hyper-successful athletic journey -- but also gives us a window into his recent experiences as an out and proud gay man. Tom is one of the most special we’ve ever met and has given us beautiful insight into his adaptive life. A...
2020-03-1247 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.1, New Season, Who Dis?GUESS WHO’S BACK IN THE HOUSE!? That’s right, Alex, Brooks and Will are back with another season full of laughter, tears of laughter, and more laughter. In the premier episode the crew looks back on the debut season, revisits the first time they felt “other”, and picks their 2020 Spirit Emojis.
And here are links to all the OBSESSED! segments this week!
Kim Catrall Scatting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S37dLbR9WA
Worst Jamaican Accent Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJNk7YiE7c
Cat Saying Hi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yJTjbswhw
Cat In Karaoke...
2020-03-0524 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 20.1, New Season, Who Dis?GUESS WHO’S BACK IN THE HOUSE!? That’s right, Alex, Brooks and Will are back with another season full of laughter, tears of laughter, and more laughter. In the premier episode the crew looks back on the debut season, revisits the first time they felt “other”, and picks their 2020 Spirit Emojis.
And here are links to all the OBSESSED! segments this week!
Kim Catrall Scatting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S37dLbR9WA
Worst Jamaican Accent Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJNk7YiE7c
Cat Saying Hi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-yJTjbswhw
Cat In Karaoke...
2020-03-0524 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.21, The Porn EpisodeIt’s our Season 1 Finale! What better way to ~finish~ than getting down and dirty with the Meryl Streep of Pornography, Luiz Faria, aka Diego Sans! You could say he’s a “top” performer, he’s won countless awards including Performer of the Year, Best Actor, and Best Topping Performance in what can only be described as the Oscars of Porn. Hear what it’s like on set, what a day in the life of a sex worker is like, how he prepares for a shoot, and what it’s like in the dating world as one of pornography’s most beloved dad...
2019-05-1635 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.21, The Porn EpisodeIt’s our Season 1 Finale! What better way to ~finish~ than getting down and dirty with the Meryl Streep of Pornography, Luiz Faria, aka Diego Sans! You could say he’s a “top” performer, he’s won countless awards including Performer of the Year, Best Actor, and Best Topping Performance in what can only be described as the Oscars of Porn. Hear what it’s like on set, what a day in the life of a sex worker is like, how he prepares for a shoot, and what it’s like in the dating world as one of pornography’s most beloved dad...
2019-05-1635 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.20, The Dating Apps EpisodeToday we’re swiping right on our amazing guest, Maya Reddy! When this queer pro golfer isn’t kicking ass on the green, or busting down barriers for Asian and LGBTQ athletes, she’s looking for love in all the right places: literally every dating app that exists. Almost everyone today has had some experience with the likes of Tinder, Grindr, or Hinge, but have you heard of Chappy? Scruff? Hear our horror stories, sob stories, and love stories when it comes to the modern dating world; our number one red flag, and our number one green flag in a partne...
2019-05-091h 01OUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.20, The Dating Apps EpisodeToday we’re swiping right on our amazing guest, Maya Reddy! When this queer pro golfer isn’t kicking ass on the green, or busting down barriers for Asian and LGBTQ athletes, she’s looking for love in all the right places: literally every dating app that exists. Almost everyone today has had some experience with the likes of Tinder, Grindr, or Hinge, but have you heard of Chappy? Scruff? Hear our horror stories, sob stories, and love stories when it comes to the modern dating world; our number one red flag, and our number one green flag in a partne...
2019-05-091h 01OUTcast PodcastEpisode 20, The Dating Apps EpisodeToday we’re swiping right on our amazing guest, Maya Reddy!
2019-05-091h 01OUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.19, The Bottoming EpisodeYou can bet your BOTTOM dollar that this episode is juicy. Today we’re talking about all things ~peach emoji~. After our super successful Sex Episode, we thought it was important to talk openly about our sex lives and sexual health. Brooks and Will answer Alex’s burning questions about bottoming (the only time “burning” and “bottom” should be in a sentence together), including topics like douching, whether it’s a deal breaker if both people are bottoms, and a “hole” lot more. Brooks gets candid about a recent and positive sexual health experience he had and shares what he learned. For this...
2019-05-0241 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.19, The Bottoming EpisodeYou can bet your BOTTOM dollar that this episode is juicy. Today we’re talking about all things ~peach emoji~. After our super successful Sex Episode, we thought it was important to talk openly about our sex lives and sexual health. Brooks and Will answer Alex’s burning questions about bottoming (the only time “burning” and “bottom” should be in a sentence together), including topics like douching, whether it’s a deal breaker if both people are bottoms, and a “hole” lot more. Brooks gets candid about a recent and positive sexual health experience he had and shares what he learned. For this...
2019-05-0241 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.18, The Host Choice EpisodeAll you need to do this week is sit back, relax, and let us do the talking - because today’s episode is all about our favorite topics. We’re getting into hidden bad habits (shoutout to nail pickers), The Magic School Bus, songs we listened to in 8th grade when we felt lonely, and the songs we listen to today when we want to strut down the sidewalk. We also get into Celine Dion, the best/worst alarm clock songs, and our favorite past AIM screennames. Jennifer Hudson makes a cameo, and if you have any questions about the upco...
2019-04-2542 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.18, The Host Choice EpisodeAll you need to do this week is sit back, relax, and let us do the talking - because today’s episode is all about our favorite topics. We’re getting into hidden bad habits (shoutout to nail pickers), The Magic School Bus, songs we listened to in 8th grade when we felt lonely, and the songs we listen to today when we want to strut down the sidewalk. We also get into Celine Dion, the best/worst alarm clock songs, and our favorite past AIM screennames. Jennifer Hudson makes a cameo, and if you have any questions about the upco...
2019-04-2542 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.17, The Substance Abuse EpisodeThis week’s episode was a really personal project for us. We’re talking about our experiences with substances and how those experiences have shaped us. We talk about how we deal with having “addicting personalities,” drinking to be comfortable, and how some use drugs to get that “beach bod.” We cover the sick pride of drug culture and why it’s prevalent in the LGBTQ community. Will and Alex share their “wake up call” moments, and Will shares what it’s like to come from a home of addiction. We hope that this episode will either shed some light on the complicated i...
2019-04-1847 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.17, The Substance Abuse EpisodeThis week’s episode was a really personal project for us. We’re talking about our experiences with substances and how those experiences have shaped us. We talk about how we deal with having “addicting personalities,” drinking to be comfortable, and how some use drugs to get that “beach bod.” We cover the sick pride of drug culture and why it’s prevalent in the LGBTQ community. Will and Alex share their “wake up call” moments, and Will shares what it’s like to come from a home of addiction. We hope that this episode will either shed some light on the complicated i...
2019-04-1847 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.16, The Audience Choice EpisodeThis episode is all about YOU! We asked y’all to send in topics or questions you wanted us to talk about, and you really came up with some good ones. We’re discussing everything from how we deal with failure, what our ~FiRsT TiMe~~~ was like, boutique fitness (aka how wearing a headset can change a person), how to be an inclusive CrossFit coach when it comes to addressing prescribed weights, and so much more. We even tell our coming out stories in 60 seconds – a game we like to call Gay in 60 Seconds. If you’re listening Nicolas Cage, we think...
2019-04-1144 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.16, The Audience Choice EpisodeThis episode is all about YOU! We asked y’all to send in topics or questions you wanted us to talk about, and you really came up with some good ones. We’re discussing everything from how we deal with failure, what our ~FiRsT TiMe~~~ was like, boutique fitness (aka how wearing a headset can change a person), how to be an inclusive CrossFit coach when it comes to addressing prescribed weights, and so much more. We even tell our coming out stories in 60 seconds – a game we like to call Gay in 60 Seconds. If you’re listening Nicolas Cage, we think...
2019-04-1144 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.15, The OPEN+ Recap EpisodeThis week we’re talking about our favorite and least favorite workouts from this year’s Open, what an Open workout would look like if we could design one (think Lipsync Battle for time), and how you can still help raise money for the Open+.
2019-04-0427 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.15, The OPEN+ Recap EpisodeThe CrossFit Open may be over, but who doesn’t love to rehash the past? This week we’re talking about our favorite and least favorite workouts from this year’s Open, what an Open workout would look like if we could design one (think Lipsync Battle for time), and how you can still help raise money for the Open+. So far The OUT Foundation has raised over $28,000.00, but we could still use your help! Her Majesty Adam Lambert makes a cameo in this week’s Obsessed, and we fall down a rabbit hole at lightening speed once Dani from Tila Teq...
2019-04-0427 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.14, The Toxic Masculinity EpisodeThe only thing Toxic we love is the song by Britney Spears. Today we’re talking about Toxic Masculinity - in life, and in the CrossFit community. Our friends over at The Good Men Project define it as “the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness.” We break down the famous Gillette commercial from this year that tried to address Toxic Masculinity, why “girls can be boyish but boys can’t be girlish,” and some headline makers that are breaking the norms. Sofia Vergara makes a cameo appearance in our Obsessed clip, and we do a rapid f...
2019-03-2833 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.14, The Toxic Masculinity EpisodeThe only thing Toxic we love is the song by Britney Spears. Today we’re talking about Toxic Masculinity - in life, and in the CrossFit community. Our friends over at The Good Men Project define it as “the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness.” We break down the famous Gillette commercial from this year that tried to address Toxic Masculinity, why “girls can be boyish but boys can’t be girlish,” and some headline makers that are breaking the norms.
2019-03-2833 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.13, The Future of Strength Sports EpisodeIn this episode we talk to Jake Boly (Zaddy, Writer, Strength Coach, and Power Lifter – aka one strong dude) about the current state and future of strength sports.
2019-03-2128 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.13, The Future of Strength Sports EpisodeJake Boly is a Zaddy, Writer, Strength Coach, and Power Lifter – aka one strong dude! In this episode we talk to him about the current state and future of strength sports. Jake has been writing for BarBend for the last two years, publishing over 1,000 articles about strength sports for people at every level; whether you’re learning how to do a back squat with a Popsicle stick, or deadlifting an entire Arby’s restaurant, Jake is your go-to guy for tips and tricks. Because his career largely takes place on the internet, he sees the best and worst of things. Jake t...
2019-03-2128 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 12, The Relationship EpisodeToday's episode is all about DTR - defining the relationship!
2019-03-1437 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.12, The Relationship EpisodeRelationships. They help shape us. They define the way we engage with the world around us. They can bring us pleasure as easily as they bring us pain. In this episode Alex, Will and Brooks talk about their very first dates, how they handle breakups, and what it means to breakup with a friend -- all the while leaning on the wisdom of the ages from sages like Tiffany Haddish and Gary Chapman, author of ‘The Five Love Languages’. Sit back and relax and pour two glasses of Nebbiolo… No one has to know if you drink both by yourself.
OBSESS...
2019-03-1437 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 11, The I’m Every Woman EpisodeToday's episode features Olympic Lifting American Record Holder, Quiana Welch.
2019-03-0746 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.11, The I'm Every Woman EpisodeWhether you’re team Whitney or team Chaka, you are going to be TEAM QUIANA after this rip roarin’ episode of OUTcast featuring Olympic Lifting American Record Holder Quiana Welch. Brooks finds new fashion goals in the form of a “legless”, Alex gets schooled in the art of “hair hats”, and Will develops a new girl-crush. Quiana touches on growing up black in a predominantly white community, her journey toward representation in strength sports, and taking her first step toward motherhood -- and is hilarious and heartwarming all the while. This one is not to be missed, hennies.
OBSESSED: "Giada De Laurentii...
2019-03-0746 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 10, The Drag EpisodeToday is our Drag Episode, and we’re talking about our favorite queens of all time, drag through the decades with a little help from RuPaul’s all-stars.
2019-02-2828 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.10, The Drag EpisodeDon’t be a drag - just be a queen! Today is our Drag Episode, and we’re talking about our favorite queens of all time, drag through the decades with a little help from RuPaul’s all-stars, and the drag show that the three of us put on last year to raise money for The OUT Foundation. Brooks gives an unforgettable lesson in “tucking,” Alex gets an anatomy lesson, and Will teases his 2019 Drag Show ~LeWk~~~~~ Head over to our instagram so see some amazing pics and clips from last year’s show!
OBSESSED: "Unnnhhhhhh with Katya and Trixie" - https://ww...
2019-02-2828 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 9, The Strong Woman EpisodeToday’s episode is about strong women, specifically, one REALLY strong woman, Linnea Hartsuyker!
2019-02-2740 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.9, The Strong Woman Episode(Shania Twain voice) Let’s go girls! Today’s episode is about strong women, specifically, one REALLY strong woman. Linnea Hartsuyker is an author, CrossFitter, and Norwegian Princess who resides in the tranquil woods of New Hampshire. Her epic Viking saga has been compared to Game of Thrones and Outlander and she can throw a barbell around like it’s a Q-tip. Find out about her unlikely fitness journey, her advice for first timers to the sport, and what it was like to throwdown at Strongman. This episode may sound like we’re far away from each other - and it’s bec...
2019-02-2740 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 8, The Diet EpisodeAtkins, Keto, South Beach, Paleo, Whole 30, Sadness, what do they all have in common? DIETING!
2019-02-2623 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.8, The Diet EpisodeAtkins, Keto, South Beach, Paleo, Whole 30, Sadness, what do they all have in common? DIETING! This episode, we’re talking about fad diets, funny food trends, and guilty pleasures - edible and non-edible. Body Positivity is also on the menu, with Lizzo, one of our favorite artists, as a sweet dessert. Find out why Alex only ate plain chicken breasts for 8 months, which hour of the 4 Hour Body is Brook’s favorite, and when Will was in THE ZONEEEE (diet). And most of all, TrEaT Yo SeLf!!!
OBSESSED: "Juice" by Lizzo - https://youtu.be/1S37dLbR9WA
Follow us on I...
2019-02-2623 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.7, The Sex EpisodeLet’s talk about S-E-X baby! Let’s talk about you and meeeee! This episode we’re getting down and dirty with Sex Educator Sarah Cyr-Mutty, talking about the birds and the bees and everything in between. Are you tired of the sexy idioms yet? We’re discussing what it means to be “sex positive,” her number one advice when it comes to sex, the biggest misconceptions we all had about being intimate, and whether or not there’s a sex recession happening. You don’t want to miss this one!
OBSESSED: Waxing with Wanda Sykes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIBx...
2019-02-2534 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 6, The Work EpisodeWerk werk werk werk werk! This episode is all about….you guessed it. Work!
2019-02-2120 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.6, The Work EpisodeWerk werk werk werk werk! This episode is all about….you guessed it. Work! We’re talking about being “out” in our careers, workplace dynamics, and our very first jobs EVER. What do a tanning salon, an ice cream mascot named “Slabby,” and Wet Seal all have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out. We also get into Ruby Rose as the first lesbian batwoman, Alex’s longtime obsession with Alex Mac, and Mariah Carey whistles her way into a very special Obsession!
OBSESSED: Nine Minutes of Mariah Carey Whistle Tones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnFt6_H6nSQ
F...
2019-02-2120 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.5, The Lesbian EpisodeIt’s the LESBIAN episode! It may or may not have been at the top of Alex’s list for show ideas. We’re talking about how lesbians are portrayed in pop culture versus gay men, not being “gay enough,” and the over-sexualization of the queer community. Our relationships are about a lot more than what happen in the bedroom! We share some amazing insights from our listeners (thanks!) and Brooks brings a vintage Obsessed that will make you say HEY GIRLLLLL.
OBSESSED: Bonjour Girl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcuI6K9daIw
The Problems with the Sexualization of Lesbian...
2019-02-2022 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.4, The CrossFit EpisodeTHE OPEN IS COMING! This episode is all about CrossFit: our favorite movements, lady-named workouts, and the sparkly fact that CrossFit is gay as hell these days -- but, not all boxes are on board yet, and it hasn’t always been an inclusive sport. We’ll dive into that, what Greg Glassman has to say about it, what it means to be “too gay to play,” and what we’d name our OWN Crossfit benchmark workout.
OBSESSED: Moira and David Fold in the Cheese - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NywzrUJnmTo
Millennial Spending on Fitness - https://www.marketwatc...
2019-02-1929 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.3, The Ally EpisodeThe only people we love more than our LGBTQ+ siblings are our ALLIES! In this episode we talk with Hudson Taylor, the Founder and Executive Director of Athlete Ally. It’s an organization that supports LGBTQ+ athletes and fans, and works to make athletics more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. He’s an All American wrestler, a former theater major (and FOREVER thespian), game changer, and a visible Ally. Hudson opens up about owning your ignorance, why “Ally-ship” should be synonymous with sportsmanship, and the moment on the wrestling mat that changed his life forever. Plus, find out some of our favo...
2019-02-1831 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.2, The OPEN+This episode is all about OUTWOD's OPEN+ Leaderboard for the CrossFit games! Every year, athletes from around the world compete in a global competition called the Crossfit Open. However, the leaderboard divides people into 2 categories: Male/Female, and doesn’t allow transgender folks to compete as their identified gender. This forces them to compete as their gender assigned at birth.
OUTWOD's OPEN+ is the first leaderboard that won’t put people into gender categories. It breaks down barriers for transgender and non-binary athletes – making the whole experience more inclusive. We also dive into our love of Lady Gaga, other queer icons...
2019-02-1818 minOUTcast PodcastEpisode 19.1, The First EpisodeYay! You found us! This is our very first episode, so to kick things at OUTCast Podcast off, we wanted to talk about the first time that each of us felt “other.”
For Brooks, our own American Idol, it was as a teenager on stage at a VFW during a singing competition, belting out “Son of a Preacher Man.” For Alex, it was something that happened in the tragic last 5 minutes of her 9th grade art class. For Will, it was as a first grade cheerleader in rural Texas.
We also get into which emoji we want to represent 2019, and the quee...
2019-02-1833 min