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Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast

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Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.

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Eight years ago, Slate editor Bryan Lowder and writer Christina Cauterucci, with the help of producer June Thomas, kick-started a new podcast that aimed to enrich and expand the conversation around the biggest cultural and political stories affecting... more

Slate and the team at Eureka Street Productions are so honored by this award and want to thank everyone who has listened to and supported the show. This series tells the story of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco, one of the first ga... more

Our friends at Selects bring you this documentary from 2010 looking at the debate among LGBTQ folks in San Francisco around the fight for gay marriage and the cost of that fight borne by other parts of the broader community. 

The Selects Podcast is ... more

As When We All Get to Heaven wraps up, Christina sits down with series host Lynne Gerber and producer Siri Colom. They discuss how the church has changed, the value of fleeting queer spaces, and what a decade or more spent working on this story has m... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Tinsley
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Ruman Alam
Former co-host (2020–2021)
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Jules Gil-Peterson
Former co-host (2022–2025)
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Lynne Jordan
Safe sex nurse and church deacon
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Bob Crocker
Musical director of MCC San Francisco
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Episode: 8: Conversion | When We All Get to Heaven
Linda Rochelle
Guest preacher from Double Rock Baptist Church
Double Rock Baptist Church
Episode: 4: Friends in the Fire | When We All Get to Heaven
Lynne Gerber
Host of When We All Get to Heaven
Episode: 1: Setting The Table | When We All Get to Heaven
Jim Mitulski
A minister at Metropolitan Community Church
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Grace Byron
A reporter covering trans rights and health care issues, who is also trans herself.
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Hosts

Christina Cauterucci
Slate Senior Writer and host on Outward; widely published commentator on LGBTQ issues.
Lynne Gerber
Host of When We All Get to Heaven narrative series; co-creator and producer with a background in independent scholarship and archival storytelling.
Bryan Lowder
Senior Editor at Slate; co-host with a focus on LGBTQ culture and media analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 422 ratings
  • Deep appreciation

    Outward has been my go-to queer podcast since it launched. Your thoughtfulness, nuance, curiosity, and investment in queerness as a political horizon have been an anchor for me over the years. So appreciate the tremendous work you have all done to bring us these episodes. Will miss you like old friends 😭 Stay gay 💖💖✨✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssmariof
    United States2 months ago
  • When We All Get To Heaven Review

    A stunning historical work. Thank you so much to the Eureka St Productions team for sharing the incredible story of MCC San Francisco. As a queer seminarian, this story meant a lot to me and I’m glad to hear of this history to keep passing it on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandaa20
    United States8 months ago
  • Meaningful, emotional, enlightening

    I have been sending ‘When we all get to heaven’ to all my friends. It is so well done and gives me faith in the power of humanity and genuine spiritual communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natureisgreat#
    Austria9 months ago
  • Sing it!

    I can only imagine the amount of work that has gone into this production, and I am a grateful listener! I’m learning a complicated story through intricacies and perspectives that are handled with nuance and care. Listening to each week’s episode fills my heart as I drive to choir practice :)

    Apple Podcasts
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    TeenieFig
    United States9 months ago
  • When We All Get to Heaven

    I can’t imagine a more intelligent, deeply researched, and heartfelt podcast. I’m inspired by the courageous lives and leadership of people living out their faith, and this includes the team that created this series. Whatever their faith may be, it’s obviously grounded in love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brotherj22
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Occasional format shifts have sparked mixed reactions from long-time listeners.
Strong archival storytelling and well-researched episodes.
Thoughtful, nuanced discussions that respect history and culture.

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Talking Points

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Making ‘When We All Get to Heaven’
Q: How did the church try to change people's view of what a Christian church could be?
MCC San Francisco acknowledged the historical distrust many queer individuals had towards Christianity and aimed to create a space for exploration and acceptance that respects that skepticism.
Making ‘When We All Get to Heaven’
Q: For listeners who aren't familiar, what is the Metropolitan Community Church?
The Metropolitan Community Church is a gay positive church founded by Reverend Troy Perry in 1968, creating a spiritual space for the LGBTQ community that affirms their identities.
Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson
Q: What does radical inclusivity mean in the context of ballroom?
Radical inclusivity allows for a diverse community, understanding its deep historical roots and embracing all identities within ballroom, advocating for those historically marginalized.
Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson
Q: Can you define what ballroom or a ball actually is?
Ballroom is an underground LGBTQ community that focuses on performances at balls and is structured around houses that compete in events.
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Q: What legislation would you want to see passed to safeguard trans health care and trans rights in the US?
Access to trans health care should be guaranteed at the federal level, similar to reproductive rights, focusing on bodily autonomy.

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What is Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A monthly LGBTQ-focused conversation that blends queer culture, politics, history, and personal storytelling. Episodes span from deep historical context and archival storytelling to contemporary queer culture and media, with a strong emphasis on community, activism, faith, and intersectional identities. Notable strengths include rigorous archival research, thoughtful hosting, and a capacity to elevate underrepresented queer histories while engaging with timely issues. The show often features historians, writers, and community organizers, and maintains a thoughtful, nuance-rich voice that appeals to listeners who enjoy well-reasoned discussion, cultural critique, and behind-the-scenes storytelling about LGBTQ life.

Potential listeners shoul... more

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