Out Loud is extremely excited to welcome MTV Challenge Vet DEREK CHAVEZ to the podcast. Derek joins us to chat about his time on Real World Cancun and how it led to many seasons on The Challenge, LGBTQ representation in reality TV, some behind the scenes tea, that awkward situation with fellow Season 41 Challenger Justin, tackling Pole Wrestling, and so much more.

PLUS! We have new music from BAYWUD, GENMANGO, Justice LaBrave, Possible Prince X, Romeo Saints, Sunday Saari, and The Virgo Queen.

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Out Loud welcomes Nova Scotia Drag sensation ZARA MATRIX to the podcast. We get into some chat about what's happening in Zara land including their new event project YAS! HALIFAX, hosting live viewing parties for Canada's Drag Race season 6, the Halifax drag scene and so much more.

PLUS! We have new music from AMRIO, Domino, Danah-Lee, Dyan Tai, Fabian Raad, Fedge, Flamy Grant, Kenton, Leo Von Sol, Reya Flowers, and Rita Bliss.

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Happy Days! The Icon himself CAZWELL drops by the podcast to talk about his new double CD "Hits All Over Your Face: The Peace Biscuit Collection". We also dive into the deep end to talk his 20+ year career in music, the state of queer representation, what's coming next, and we check out a couple of new tracks from the album.

PLUS! It's more new music from:

Chloe Stankowski, GINAxC, Grace of Arc, HERDD, Lynney Williamson, Martin Yates, Midnight Pool Party, NEONshe, and Tark & Matt Wright.

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We’re honoured to have Canadian Rock Royalty, Legend, andIcon Carole Pope with us to chat all about her upcoming Atlantic Canadian tour, her music, the industry, and the many projects she has going on.

PLUS! We have loads of new music from the global LGBTQ musiccommunity including new releases from:

BE LIKE MILO, Dan Jarman, David Houle, Dimitris Nezis, JayAquarious, Luke Bentlay, Rich Hennessy, Thundermoon, Tyra Whitson, Unpolished, and Vanden!

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This episode we're talking wellness and specifically about the details, recovery, and all the things to consider for queer partners post stroke with Australian PHD candidate William Kokay.

William brings finding from his recent paper "How do LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners experience sex and sexuality after stroke?" to what is a very important the conversation. The world of queer relationships has its own unique considerations when talking about wellness. And when one partner suffers a life altering experience, the other steps into the care giver role. And we're discussion all the many layers.

PLUS! It's a new release party as we have brand new music from:

Adam Noviello, Chokichi Da Kage, daena, Helen Counts, KittyBass, KUSHYKUSH, Michael T Ogilvie, Pearl, and Sallie Mae!

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We sit down with rising pop sensation Aidan Jones for a vibrant conversation about his music and artistry. With standout tracks like “Boyfriend”, “Isn’t He Pretty”, and “Kiss”, Aidan is redefining what male pop can look and sound like for a new queer generation. His songs blend heartfelt storytelling with polished production, capturing the same warmth and joy that make Heartstopper so beloved, only in musical form. Get ready to discover Aidan Jones!

PLUS! We also have brand new music from:

Aaron Dinning, Arlesque, Bobby Marks, Fox Revett, LADSCLUB, Ralphy, Shelectro, VØDIM, and Zeke Forever feat. HIJACK95.

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YeeHaw! We gone country! Yes indeedy, the Boot Scootin' Boogie came a knockin' and we answered. We're thrilled to have rising country star Ry Rivers in our guest seat, and we get into all the details on his recent releases "Kiss A Cowboy" and "Neon Moon", his cover of the Brooks & Dunn classic. And we chat being queer in country music and what's around the corner as he gets ready to take country music by storm!

PLUS! We also have brand new music from:

Andrew Nolan, Elliot Bam, Faultlines, Flynn Faye, Julia Jade, Nic Dantes, Ray Curenton, Tom Nethersole and Jax Giles-Webb, Vanden, and whereisroamer with Belladr3am.

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It's season 6! Yes we've closed a season out only to open another. And to kick off what will surely be the best season yet, we have Beauty Influencer and Entrepreneur Jake Smith with us to chat all about his journey and evolution from small rural town to Big City Icon! We're talking makeup on men, fashion, creating business networks and much, much more.

PLUS! We have a hot lineup of brand new releases from some incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ artists including:

Come To Mine, Envi Jordan, Gabriel Munoz, Karde BBY, KARLOU, mani, Mariela, Moore, Paul David and Justin Ryan, the Rescue Rangerz, and Sunny Daydream with Reid Zakos.

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This episode we chat with Nova Scotian multidisciplinary artist Dawn Web who will be telling us all about their upcoming Halifax Fringe Festival show RED CORNER from their book of the same name. And we’ll also be getting a special vivekreading by Dawn of one of their pieces from RED CORNER.

PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Austin Warren, CD Rose, JayLing, Kye Arnot, Luke Vella, Outer Shapes, Pearl Does Country, Savage Penguin, Tasos P. And ChristosK, The Mannequins, and Vivek Shraya.

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Part 2 of our conversation with Queer Therapist Jay Holt as we continue to celebrate Pride. Our in-depth conversation concludes as we chat about the affects the world have on us as a community and Pride as a whole. We're taking the convo to lots of places but always bringing it back to a place of positivity and hope.

PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Adam Renz, Anthony Mascia, Baileigh Jane, BLUTH, Downupright, Fedge, Gemma Laurence, Heather Paterson, Huntington, Jayden McKenzie with Keith McMillan, and The Noisy.

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