Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, Chosen Magazine's Christopher Heide talks journalism and the founding of his digital magazine, and sobriety milestones and working with others' addiction.

"On that piece on CNN? Like, the whole world knows I was a drug addict. It's out there. So I have that platform, what am I going to do with it? Am I going to tell stories that help, or tell lies that hurt?"

You can find Chris on Instagram @chrisheide8 and Chosen Magazine at www.chosenmag.com.

The CNN article referenced in the interview is here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/26/opinions/opioid-crisis-needs-meaningful-change-heide-opinion/index.html

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, Seattle's ER nurse by day, pleasure professional sex-ed drag queen, Sister Nurse Joy joins us to talk about growing up religious, conversion therapy, sex positivity, and more. We discuss drag as a platform for the issues that matter most and even do a rapid-fire round of common sexual health misconceptions.

You can find Sister Nurse Joy on Instagram at @sisterjursejoy, and find booking information and more on her website at www.sisternursejoy.com.

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, self-proclaimed "art person," Brendan Mack (also known by his drag persona, Butch Alice) talks queer performance, pulling receipts, and sex positivity in the age of data leaks. Brendan performs in and produces a variety of shows here in Seattle, and he has a lot to say!

You can find Brendan on Instagram at @butchalice.

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, Seattle-based drag artist Visage "Legs" LaRue talks "queer enough," being a bio queen in a male-dominated drag community, and the wild variety of performing arts she is involved in, from choreography to performing in MX at Seattle's Queer Bar to gracing the stage in Peaches Christ productions.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

Seattle-based photographer Max Shaw talks trans life, a conservative upbringing, and photographing drag and burlesque in Seattle. You can find Max's work on Instagram @maxshawphotos and www.maxshawphotos.com.

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, I discuss the drag scene, art as a business, and making it as a drag artist with Seattle's Arson Nicki. Arson tells us how she got into drag, her perspective on where drag is going, and what it takes to be an innovative and successful drag artist today.

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.

Up Contrast is a blog featuring the works of LGBTQ individuals creating the striking differences amongst our close associations.

In this episode, I introduce myself and the inspiration behind Up Contrast. I'll also tell you why this podcast is dedicated to my late friend, Ki'tay, and what you can expect in future episodes.

This podcast is produced by Dylan M. Austin, Seattle-based editorial and portrait photographer and content creator. He is on Instagram at @dylanmaustin and www.dylanmaustin.com.