Speak Out

Speak Out

Speak Out is the radio show/podcast made by OutWrite Newsmagazine, the oldest queer college publication in the nation established in 1979 at the University of California, Los Angeles. A mix of talk, interviews, and advice, Speak Out is a deep dive into queer community in all its forms.

Episodes

March 8, 2025 40 mins

Charlie (any/all), Ava (they/she) and special guest Chris (he/him) discuss being on the Asexual/Aromantic Spectrum, how this community is often left out when talking about the LGBTQ+ community and navigating relationship communication.

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Charlie (any/all), Ava (they/she) and Jessica (she/her) Speak Out on some of Reddit's Am I the Asshole posts that are relevant to the queer community. They discuss navigating communication in polyamorous relationships, parents finding your anal sex toys, and more!

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February 10, 2025 56 mins

Ava (they/she), Charlie (any/all), and special guest Matthew (he/her) from the Elegant Bruinettes Speak Out on queer athlete representation and their own experiences in sports and recreation spaces. They also touch on the importance of queer self defense classes, transgender inclusivity in sports, and drag (hey, it's a sport! and an art!).

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February 1, 2025 50 mins

Ava (they/she), Charlie (any/all) and Jay (she/her) Speak Out on their favorite queer artists, their own musical journeys, how music shaped coming into their LGBTQ+ identities, and how you can never have too many clarinets!

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January 13, 2025 58 mins

Ava (they/she) and Charlie (any/all) speak out on queer mutual aid, the origins of mutual aid practices, and how you can get involved in your community not only in the wake of the fires, but year round! They also touch on a secret special guest, eating library books, and more!

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November 16, 2024 49 mins

Ava (they/she) and Charlie (any/all) Speak Out about queer date ideas, rank them in a tiered list, and encourage viewers to vote. If you've ever done a date involving a PowerPoint, this episode is for you.

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Raven, Jules, Charlie, Roxas and Mr. Bat speak out about their experiences with stigmatized kinks, how BDSM is a part of their sexual orientation and identities, and more in this episode of Speak Out.

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November 3, 2024 47 mins

Ava, Charlie, Roxas, and Melissa speak out on polyamorous relationships

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October 19, 2024 37 mins

Ava, Melissa, and Sarah Speak Out on the pressure to come out, their own coming out stories, queer hot takes, and more in this episode to honor National Coming Out Day on October 11th.

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April 20, 2024 57 mins

This time on Speak Out, we discuss everything from the Locked Tomb to Red, White and Royal Blue to Cemetery Boys to... Dracula?

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April 13, 2024 56 mins

Today, JQ and Emma interview four local kinksters on the intersection of kink and queerness, common myths about kink, and kink at Pride.

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April 6, 2024 54 mins

This week, Ava's got a banjo, and we're judging people online!

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March 16, 2024 44 mins

Pick up OutWrite's new print issue, FREAKS, on news stands around UCLA's campus!

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March 9, 2024 55 mins

In this episode, Speak Out interviews up-and-coming band Royal Fools! August and Greyson Suchecki explain the inspiration behind their music, how it's informed by their queerness, and their big plans for the future.

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March 2, 2024 39 mins

This episode, Speak Out discusses overlooked WLW and sapphic history!

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February 17, 2024 51 mins

Today, we're discussing all our favorite Minecraft YouTubers, from Tubbo to IvoryCello!

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February 10, 2024 50 mins

Today, we're talking about all our favorite queer musicians, from Peach PRC to Conan Gray!

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February 3, 2024 52 mins

Today, we're discussing queerness in pirates, including the historical queer relationships on pirate ships of the 17th and 18th centuries! (And also the pirates in Star Wars).

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January 27, 2024 50 mins

Today, we're talking about everything from trans historical figures to third genders!

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January 20, 2024 44 mins

In this episode, we take on everything from Trixie Mattel to wayyy too much queer theory. And... basketball?

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