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Pride Month Special: Celebrating Queer Nature with Nova West This Pride Month, we’re joined by Nova West (they/them), a National Geographic Explorer, underwater cinematographer, and visual storyteller exploring the connection between queerness and the natural world. In this episode, Nova shares how their work in wildlife media and deep sea exploration has helped challenge the harmful idea that queerness is “unnatural.” From documented queer behavior in over 1,500 species to the importance of ...
Breaking Barriers in Fly Fishing: The Journey of J. Michelle SwopeIn this episode of the LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast, hosts Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson sit down with J. Michelle Swope to talk about her journey into fly fishing, what it means to create more inclusive spaces in the outdoors, and the importance of representation in the fly fishing community. Michelle shares her experiences as a queer woman in the industry, the work she is doing through her fly shop and guide service, and how ev...
Hiking for Visibility: Ryan Schepers’ Appalachian Trail Journey for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Summary Join us as Ryan Schepers shares his journey of discovering his queerness through nature, his path in environmental science, and his upcoming Appalachian Trail hike to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the outdoors. This conversation explores how curiosity, community, and authenticity can shape our lives—and inspire others to get outside and be fully themselves. Key Topics Ryan’...
Celebrating Poetry, Queer Outdoors, and Community—An Interview with Poet Patrick Ramsay. Join us for an inspiring episode where we explore the intersection of poetry, environmental advocacy, and queer identity through the eyes of Utah-based poet Patrick Ramsay. Discover how passion for nature and queerness can be powerful catalysts for connection, resilience, and hope. Main topics include: The role of poetry in activism and advocacy for the Great Salt LakeThe importance of inclusive outdoor s...
Summary Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson share a comprehensive update on LGBTQ Outdoors, including recent Pride events, adventure trips, and exciting plans for 2026. They discuss the importance of building inclusive outdoor spaces, expanding community connections, and the organization’s continued growth. The conversation highlights upcoming programs, including LGBTQ Outdoorfest and new adventure trips, while encouraging listeners to get involved and explore the outdoors. Keywords LGBTQ Outdo...
In this special episode of the LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast, hosts Justin Yoder, Patrick Thompson, and Justin Bickley record from the heart of Alaska during LGBTQ Outdoors’ sold-out adventure trip. With mountains, rivers, and buzzing flies all around, they reflect on days filled with packrafting, glacier hikes, and icy cold plunges. The group shares laughs, lessons, and the unique power of building queer community in wild spaces. From safety and accessibility to pizza nights in the backcountry, thi...
In this inspiring episode of the LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast, hosts Justin Yoder and Special Guest Co-Host Justin Bikley sit down in the Oregon forest with Brew Dr. Kombucha founder Matt Thomas to celebrate a new partnership rooted in shared values: inclusivity, sustainability, and community. The episode explores Matt’s journey from launching tea houses to building one of the largest organic kombucha brands in the U.S., all while staying true to his mission of environmental responsibility and radi...
In this heartfelt and energizing episode, hosts Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson welcome Amanda Benson, a solo RVer, emergency management expert, and founder of Dusty Trail RV. Amanda shares her story of leaving behind a life of firefighting and personal upheaval to embrace the freedom and unpredictability of life on the road. From building out her RV and navigating challenges as a queer woman in a male-dominated space, to advocating for safety, self-reliance, and mental well-being, Amanda o...
LGBTQ Outdoors is a 501c3 nonprofit and this podcast serves as a tool to help us advance our mission of connecting the LGBTQIA+ community to the outdoors and to each other while creating a more diverse and inclusive outdoor space. LGBTQOutdoors.com
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