We're back with an exceptional episode - with an even more super-exceptional guest!  LGBT Outdoors, meet Nova West.   They are a wildlife filmmaker - working with the likes of National Geographic,  Discovery, and Netflix, to name but a few.   And an artist.  And a published photographer.  And an environmental educator.  They are just... incredible!   In this episode, host Justin Yoder and co-host Patrick Thompson get to chat with Nova about their early life, coming out, and what it takes to be 'leader of the gays' at National Geographic.

It was SUCH a joy getting to chat with Nova.  The world needs more people like them.

Nova's Website

Nova's Instagram

Nova's Profile for Ocean Exploration Trust

Watch "Diving for Rays"

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Guess what?!   It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.   

Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean.

We chat about a WIDE array of topics:  Is Bigfoot misunderstood?  Is ethical nudity a thing? What happens when you ignore posted rules in the outdoors?  And we read a remarkably touching email from a listener who is taking steps to grow.   

Stories from:
Robyn
Lucas
Stuck In The Closet (Anonymous)

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LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with multi-challenge finisher, Dan Link, from the hit show "Naked And Afraid" and "Naked And Afraid: Last One Standing".     Listen in as Dan shares what it's like to spend up to 60 days in the wild with little more than a single survival item.   We also discuss why LGBTQIA+ visibility is important and essential.

Dan's IG:  @Dan_Link_Survives

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Secret guest \ Back-up Singer:  Oliver the cat.

LGBT Outdoorfest 2023

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It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up?

Super-duper special guests from The National Park After Dark podcast, Cassie and Danielle, join us to celebrate National Parks month!

Host\Lost Tube of Chapstick:  Patrick Thompson

Players:
Justin Yoder
Cherie Belanger
Brodie Meche
Diana Moore
Dustin Larsen
Danielle LaRock
Cassie Yahnian 

National Park After Dark Podcast:
Website
Instagram

Show notes:
Pukwudgies
Kai's live stream on Environmentality

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Trivia:  (SPOILERS BELOW)

1) https://8billiontrees.com/trees/how-many-trees-are-in-the-united-states/

2) https://www.nps.gov/yell/blogs/hey-boo-boo-yogi-bear-and-yellowstone-2.htm

3) https://www.nps.gov/subjects/urban/philly-lgbtq.htm

4) https://www.npca.org/articles/1085-the-longest-trail-in-the-national-park-system

5) https://www.dw.com/en/10-animal-species-that-show-how-being-gay-is-natural/g-39934832

6) https://www.nps.gov/subjects/oceans/ocean-plastics.htm

7) https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm

8) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_France

9) https://www.statista.com/statistics/190202/number-of-participants-in-outdoor-activities-in-the-us-2009/

10) https://www.livescience.com/51154-deer-facts.html

Tie Breaker: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/national-park-system.htm

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LGBT Outdoors is incredibly happy and... JOYful... to bring you this episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.  Host Justin Yoder and co-host Patrick Thompson had the mountainous pleasure to chat with Grandma Joy (age 93) and her incredible grandson, Brad Ryan.    Grandma Joy and Ryan traveled across the US to visit every single (63 of them!) National Park in the US National Park System over the course of eight years?

A CNN report on their story.

How do you go from sitting on your front porch at the age of 85 to literally hiking up mountains?    How do you learn the skill of "minimizing future regret" and simply saying "Yes!"   How does Grandma Joy feel about Brad being gay?   Just listen.

We are so very grateful for the time we got to chat with both Brad and Grandma Joy.  We hope this episode puts a smile on your face, lifts your heart, and inspires you to get off the porch and GET OUT THERE!

You can see all of their fantastic adventures - and follow their travel expierences on their Instagram @GrandmaJoysRoadTrip .

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 It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.   

Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean.

We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode.   Run-ins with the law, a transgender coming out story, how not to use bear spray, and ways our imagination can trick us in the outdoors.

Stories by:
1) Brodie Meche
2) Cherie Belanger
3) Lucas Woodruff
4) Adi

Trigger Warning:   The 2nd story contains references to the contemplation of suicide.  This story runs from 20:57 -  34:05 if it is more comfortable to skip it.  If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know there are many avenues of help available including calling 988 or The Trevor Project.

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On this episode, we get to chat with legendary road tripper, National Park System aficionado, and determined advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Mikah Meyer.

He visited every one of the sites under the National Park System on what can only be described as an epic adventure. 

Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with Mikah about his road tip origins, the power and importance of corporate Pride, and a simple-but-meaningful way to be an advocate for the queer community out on the trails.

Mikah's Instagram
Outside Safe Space
Mikah's Website

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Wooohoo!  It's our 10th episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast!!

This time, we're chatting with Jason Traylor,  leader of Atlanta-based LGBTQ+ climbing community, Unharnessed Pride.    How do you get into climbing?  What's the point?  Is it safe?  And what's up with climbers and those weird bags of chalk?  We'll get all the answers PLUS a fun and lively conversation!

Hosted by:  Justin Yoder
Co-hosts:  Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton

Jason's IG:  @jaytray94
Unharnessed Pride:  @Unharnessed_Pride

LGBT Outdoorfest 2023

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Hot out of the oven, it's a brand new episode of your LGBT Outdoors Podcast!

Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with LGBT Outdoors Ambassador Kayley Olson and her partner (and LGBT Outdoors Podcast Patron contributor) Cindy Nam.

We chat about Kayley and Cindy's recent road trip \ camping adventure to Utah's Mighty Five National Parks.   

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And we're back for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up?

Host\Whimpering Puppy:  Patrick Thompson

Players:
Justin Yoder
JC Rienton
Jacob Boudreaux
Cherie Belanger
Josh McNabb
Robyn Tackitt

Editor's Note:  So, as host, I got too excited during the game and left out a question.  I promise that I know how to count... and that the number 6 does not immediately follow the number 4.... but I goofed up.   The missing question WILL be included in next round of trivia.

SPOILER ALERT!!  Trivia references below:
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1) https://www.nationalparktrips.com/parks/us-national-parks-by-state-list

2) https://www.nwf.org/educational-resources/wildlife-guide/mammals/pronghorn

3) https://mountainhouse.com/blogs/hunting-angling/most-popular-game-fish-in-north-america

4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blle26-a58g

5)  Skipped this one.  Ooops!

6) https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/historyculture/denali-origins.htm

7) https://www.nwf.org/~/media/pdfs/wildlife/batguide.ashx

8) https://outdoorrecreation.wi.gov/Documents/Research%20Library%20Page%20files/US%20-%20Demographics%20%26%20Participation/2021-north-american-camping-report.pdf

9) https://www.history.com/news/pink-triangle-nazi-concentration-camps

10) https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week

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