Best Michael Lavery Podcasts (2024)

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Feed Drop: Derelict 51:47

2h ago51:47

51:47

This week we present Derelict. We have the first episode of their first season on our feed today - In The Dark We See. Season 2 returns from mid-season hiatus shortly so make sure to get up to date. Episode Description: Seventeen years before the events in DERELICT, something was found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can on…

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Forgive Me! St Kilda: A Crossover 20:43

2d ago20:43

20:43

This is a crossover episode with Forgive Me! Cormac is on vacation in the US and finds himself attracted to the gates of another god. You can follow the drama as it unfolds @thekilda all over social media. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode! The Secret of St Kilda: https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/ Forgive Me: https://…

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Outward: Can Animals Be Queer? 49:45

24h ago49:45

49:45

This week Bryan, Christina, and Jules reunite for a classic Outward episode! They share their prides and provocations, set the gay agenda for July, and take on the recent spate of queer animal documentaries that beg the question: Can animals really be queer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Crying and getting pulled over in a car listening to Thin Lizzy with Ted Leo 1:13:24

13d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Friends. We. Are. BACK. I say that a lot. It remains true. Today, I'm happy to bring you my conversation with Ted Leo! We talk about Tolkien-punk, Alex Lifeson, the time Ted Leo had his front licene plates stolen and a beautiful story about getting pulled over by the cops and crying to Thin Lizzy. You can find Ted Leo on Twitter and Instagram, Patr…

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Outward: Iconic Queer Women’s Spaces with June Thomas 45:50

26d ago45:50

45:50

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women’s Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward: Disrupting Food & Restaurant Culture with Chala June 35:37

1M ago35:37

35:37

This week, Jules chats with Chala June (food writer and former associate editor at Bon Appetit) about what it is to queer food, the labor politics of the food service industry, and the camp of early Food Network programming. Click HERE to support Human Rights Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward: The Trans History of the 1936 Olympics with Michael Waters 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

This week, Bryan dives into the world of sports to talk about the often obscured queer history of the Olympics with writer Michael Waters. Michael’s new book ‘The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports’ highlights the gripping true stories of pioneering trans and intersex athletes from the 1936 Olympics. Learn more abo…

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Outward: Behind the Scenes of ‘Gays Against Briggs’ with Christina Cauterucci 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

This week Christina Cauterucci returns to Outward to talk with Bryan about her experience making ‘Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs’ and diving into one of the most consequential civil rights battles in American history: the first-ever statewide vote on gay rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward: Evolving Our Social Scripts - Queer Advice with Mathew Rodriguez 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

This week Bryan and Jules are joined by new contributor Mathew Rodriguez for a round of advice. They tackle who gets to use ‘they’, raising polite and inclusive kids, and help one listener navigate the aggressive gender politics of straight weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward: Queering the Map with Lucas LaRochelle 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

This week Bryan talks to Lucas LaRochelle, the creator of the online platform Queering the Map. Queering the Map is a community-generated digital archive and map of LGBTQ2IA+ experiences around the globe. They dig into the map’s beginnings, stories from the platform, and how this archive has been able to share queer joy, sorrow, and possibility acr…

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Insights From the Bench with Judge Melissa Owens 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

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Outward: Mary & George Brings the Historical Drama 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Former Outward producer June Thomas joins Bryan and Jules to chat about the very gay new series from Starz, Mary and George. They talk 16th-century sex and sexuality and share their prides, provocations, and the gay agenda for May. Read What's Fact and What's Fiction in Mary & George from Slate Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about yo…

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Outward: Queer Trademark Law with Michael Goodyear 38:05

3M ago38:05

38:05

This week, Jules and Bryan talk to Michael Goodyear about how trademark law is helping queer brands reclaim derogatory language. They dig into Dykes on Bikes and other early queer trademarks including the history of the rainbow flag we all know and love. You can read Michael’s article ‘The Surprising Result of the Supreme Court Case That Allowed Sl…

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Outward: A History of the Gay Right with Neil J. Young 34:44

3M ago34:44

34:44

This week Bryan talks to writer Neil J. Young about his new book Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. They dig into some of the inherent contradictions of the Gay Right and the pillars of their political strategy and reveal how central whiteness and maleness is to their politic. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your…

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Crying at the memorial show with Dan Campbell 1:13:41

3M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Hey friends We're back! Some say it couldn't be done! And yet, here we are! We're back with new episodes, releasing on a semi-regular basis for as long as I can before I burn out! THRILLED to be joined by my guest on this episode, Dan Campbell of the Wonder Years and today with a new record with side project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties! I t…

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Outward: Queer Crime Double Feature: Drive Away Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

On this week’s episode, guest hosts Daisy Rosario and Madeline Duchamp break down the new lesbian caper films Drive Away Dolls and Love Lies Bleeding. They dig into the joy of queer bars, Kristen Stewart's soft butch coming out, and the newly iconic Katie O’Brien. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Outward: Trace Lysette on the Hollywood Rollercoaster 37:26

3M ago37:26

37:26

In this episode, Trace Lysette (Transparent, Hustlers) talks about her critically acclaimed film Monica, with Jules. The film tells the story of a trans woman returning home after decades of estrangement from her dying mother, and was the first-ever film led by an out trans actor to debut at the Venice Film Festival. Jules talks to Trace about the …

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Outward: Chase Strangio, Continued. Trans Visibility and Community 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

This week, we’re sharing more of our interview with Trans rights activist and ACLU Lawyer Chase Strangio. In this episode, Bryand and Jules ask Chase about his recent New York Times op-ed Trans Visibility Is Nice. Safety Is Even Better. They also talk about how hyper-visibility does not equate safety, and what we all risk losing when we lose trans …

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Outward: Chase Strangio on the Anti-Trans Legislation Landscape 57:06

4M ago57:06

57:06

2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation and with over 500 bills introduced in 2024 it’s shaping up to be another critical year for statutory rights for trans people. This week, Bryan and Jules review the damage done in 2023 and look at the implications for anti-trans legislation this year with Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for …

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Outward: Tennessee's LGBTQ Affirming Churches 27:18

4M ago27:18

27:18

In this episode Bryan speaks with Reporter Jessica Bateman about her recent Washington Post article ‘They found spiritual joy. They won’t have it taken away. That details the importance of LGBTQ-affirming churches in Tennessee and the challenges they face. Email us at outwardpod@slate.com Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad …

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Outward: Polyamory and Other Non-monogamous Advice 39:30

4M ago39:30

39:30

From 52 first dates to 8 boyfriends at once, Ashley Ray is a poly expert here to answer your relationship questions and demystify some poly terms. Today, Bryan and Ashley dive into the perils of unicorn hunters, metamour drama, and what to do with jealous feelings. Email us at outwardpod@slate.com Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about…

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Outward: True Detective: Night Country’s Lesbian Subtext 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

This week, Bryan is joined by Slate’s Madeline Ducharme to solve the mystery of True Detective: Night Country’s queer undertones. Together, they whip out the detective corkboard and read between the lines of Jodie Foster’s ‘mommie’-like character and Kali Reis’ cheek piercings and come up with some interesting theories. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Outward: The Inherent Queerness of Poetry 33:57

5M ago33:57

33:57

This Valentine’s Day Poet Cyrée Jarelle Johnson is joined by Outward producer Palace Shaw to share poems and chat about the inherent queerness of poetry and romance. They get into disabled approaches to sex, the trope of the queer doppelganger date, and give some advice to all the queer lovers out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Outward: A Short History of Transmisogyny with Jules Gill-Peterson 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

Outward’s own Jules Gill-Peterson has a new book, A Short History of Transmisogyny, that gives insight into a fascinating queer history that stretches across time and around the world. In this episode, Bryan and Jules dig deep into the origins of transmisogyny and the liberatory beauty of trans femininity Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn mo…

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Outward: All of Us Strangers’ Ghosts and Gays 44:23

5M ago44:23

44:23

This week, Jules and Bryan join Slate Editor Jeffrey Bloomer to take on the spooky and surreal of All Of Us Strangers, a new film from director Andrew Haigh. Plus, prides, provocations, and delicious new additions to the gay agenda. Podcast production by Palace Shaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward: Your Queer Queries, Answered! 44:22

6M ago44:22

44:22

Danny Lavery and Madeline Ducharme join Bryan in taking on your uniquely queer queries, like- what to do when your facial piercing helps everyone remember your name- but you can’t remember theirs. White lies about homophobia, queer kids coming out, philosophical questions, and more in this latest round of Outward advice. Podcast production by Palac…

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Outward: The Outing of Bubba Copeland 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

This week Bryan Lowder sits down with Evan Urquhart of Assigned Media, a news site dedicated to daily coverage of anti-trans propaganda and its effects to discuss his latest article ‘The Outing of Bubba Copeland’ for Slate. Bubba Copeland was the Mayor of Smiths Station who was outed for having an online trans-identity by a conservative news websit…

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Oops, All Tears (feat your voice memos!) 13:17

6M ago13:17

13:17

Hey everyone. Apologies, this episode took longer to get to you than i would have liked, i explain why in the intro. Basically, voice bad, record hard. But here it is, your oops all tears voice memo episode! We'll be back with NEW episodes in February! You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitte…

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Raquel Willis is in Bloom 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

This week Jules sits down with Raquel Willis, an award-winning activist and journalist whose work is dedicated Black trans liberation. Raquel’s new memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom chronicles her political and personal awakenings as a Black trans woman growing up in the south. Jules and Raquel talk grief, gender, and collective liberation. Podcas…

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Time To Mood On 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

On the final episode of Big Mood, Little Mood, Daniel M. Lavery reflects on more than eight years of offering advice on both this show, and Dear Prudence. As a parting gift, Lavery shares a piece that was influenced by many of the recurring conversations over his tenure titled: “Let Me Save You Some Time: A Field Guide To Avoiding Transition By Fam…

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He Ain't Heavy 36:02

7M ago36:02

36:02

Danny Lavery welcomes Ben Roy is a Denver-based comedian. Lavery and Roy offer advice to someone who is upset that his family is resenting his brother’s success, instead of just loving and supporting him. Another letter writer is worried about feeling guilty about being relieved that her children will no longer have to deal with their addicted fath…

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Crying Reading Vogue Listening To Mereba with Shelli Nicole! 1:03:41

7M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Hey friends. Welcome back to Blue Eyes Crying By The chips, I’m your host, Niko Stratis. I’m a writer living in Toronto. I’m currently writing two books at once, one is called The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman, forthcoming from the American Music Series at the University of Texas Press. The other is a novel called Girls of Summer, it’s a queer love…

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The Lease You Can Do 50:41

7M ago50:41

50:41

Danny Lavery welcomes Max Read, a journalist and screenwriter based in New York. Lavery and Read offer advice to someone who is regretting being a landlord to their aunt. Another letter writer is wishing they could get out of an internship, but doesn’t want to hurt the project. Need advice? Send Danny a question here. Email: mood@slate.com If you e…

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Crying At Riot Fest watching RIDE with Alicia Gaines (Ganser)! 1:14:30

7M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Hi friends I'm back, and I brought my friend Alicia Gaines with me to talk about Chicago, the science of crying, shoegaze, RIDE, what Alicia calls "walk into the ocean music" and so much more. Such a fun chat with one of my all time favourite people! You can follow Alicia on Twitter and Ganser on Twitter and Instagram Also, details on how YOU can s…

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A Pull Towards Poly 50:32

7M ago50:32

50:32

Danny Lavery welcomes back his wife, Gracy Lavery, a writer and academic based in Brooklyn. The Lavery’s offer advice to someone who is wondering the next step in a marriage where one person desires polyamory. Another letter writer is wondering if she should response to an email from her younger brother who made her high school years hell. Need adv…

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Crying At The Grocery Store to Michael Martin Murphey with Daniel Lavery! 57:21

7M ago57:21

57:21

My guest today is writer, editor, podcaster, hiker, apple enthusiast: Daniel Lavery! We talk about what makes a guide hiker, apples, David Letterman, crying and Michael Martin Murphey! You can find Daniel on Twitter HERE Also, details on how YOU can submit a cry story for our upcoming, end of the year cry jamobree! Simply send me an audio file (voi…

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Familiar Fraud 39:17

7M ago39:17

39:17

Danny Lavery welcomes back Ben Gullard, an artist living in Brooklyn who designs exhibits for children's science museums. Lavery and Gullard offer advice to someone who is wondering how to handle a parent who forged his signature to get student loans. Another letter writer is fed up with the mother of her daughter’s friend, who is always dropping o…

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Crying on a bike trip to John K Samson with Riley Macleod! 1:25:26

8M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

My guest on the podcast this week is Riley Macleod, someone I’ve been looking for an opportunity to chat with into a microphone for a good long time. We talk about crying, we talk about religion and sobriety and video games and earnestness, and we talk about The Weakerthans and John Samson. You can find Riley on Twitter. You can read Aftermath.Site…

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Parental Blind Spot 43:27

8M ago43:27

43:27

Danny Lavery welcomes Ben Gullard, an artist living in Brooklyn who designs exhibits for children's science museums. Lavery and Gullard offer advice to someone who doesn’t understand why his partner can’t see that their parents are abusive. Another letter writer is butting heads with her boyfriend’s sister. Need advice? Send Danny a question here. …

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Crying In The Grade School Classroom to Nine Ince Nails with Alex Steed 1:11:42

8M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Hey friends We're back! Today, my guest is my friend Alex Steed, host of the You Are Good podcast and a man of endless talents! We talk about trying out material on our doctors, we talk about Nine Inch Nails, we talk about the pain of showing people who you are and being rejected for it. A cavalcade of emotions! You can find Alex Steed on all socia…

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Mother Go’ Round 39:35

8M ago39:35

39:35

Danny Lavery welcomes Marisa Renee Lee, a called-upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of "Grief is Love: Living with Loss". Lee also regularly contributes to The Atlantic, Glamour, Vogue, MSNBC, and CNN and serves as an expert for Ritual's wellbeing app. Lavery and Lee offer advice to someone who is put off by her mom who wants…

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Let Me Tell You About a Cry I Had 19:31

8M ago19:31

19:31

Hey friends, the episode I had planned for this week had some technical issues, so I'm instead here with a quick solo story about a cry I had this week, and some details on how YOU can submit a cry story for our upcoming, end of the year cry jamobree! Simply send me an audio file (voice note from your phone is FINE) at my email, nikodrewstratis@gma…

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Sound City 38:08

8M ago38:08

38:08

Danny Lavery welcomes Adrien Behn, the host and creator of A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland. She is also the creator of the popular travel podcast Strangers Abroad, as well as a writer, and live storyteller. Lavery and Behn offer advice to someone who is wondering how to get a good night’s sl…

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Crying Walking Backwards in the Rain Listening to L.T.D with dani janae 32:53

8M ago32:53

32:53

we are BACK baby. Once again, the peoples podcast about crying. The most popular podcast about crying. This time with my guest, one of my absolute favourite people and brilliant writer Dani Janae! Dani and I talk about learning to arrive at our emotions, processing why we cry to the songs that we love, and crying listening to L.T.D. You'll love it.…

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Take What You Like 41:30

8M ago41:30

41:30

Danny Lavery welcomes Katie Lawler Turnbull, a NICU nurse of 17 years and a Master's in Human Rights. Lavery and Turnbull offer advice to someone who is wondering if they should attend a codependent support group, now that they’re feeling better. Another letter writer is asking how they should treat a sibling who just revealed themselves as transph…

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Crying At The Vineyard to Paul Simon with Jaya Saxena 1:07:55

9M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

We took a week off, we are back on, it's Blue eyes Crying By The Chips with my guest, writer Jaya Saxena! We talk about names, we talk about crying, we talk about memories, we talk about crying, Jaya makes a good two genders joke. This one has it all! Find Jaya on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media pla…

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Clear the Manosphere 52:36

9M ago52:36

52:36

Danny Lavery welcomes back Carmen Rita Wong, the author of Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir. Wong has also written Never Too Real and Never Too Late, and she heads up Malecon Productions, a company focusing on women-led content. Lavery and Wong give advice to someone who wonders if there is hope to deradicalize their cousin who is sliding far-righ…

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He Who Hesitates 56:17

9M ago56:17

56:17

Danny Lavery welcomes writer Rose Tremlett, who co-hosts an optimisation podcast for the online edition of the German national newspaper, DIE ZEIT. Lavery and Tremlett give advice to someone who is confused about the messages her boyfriend gives her about the possibility of cohabitation. Another letter writer feels guilty about cutting off an ongoi…

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