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Long time comedienne Marga Gomez talks about her career,
changes and trends in queer humor over the years and highlights her upcoming
appearance as a part of Queer Riot at the MBLGTACC09 conference at IU
Bloomington in February.

Helen, Sean and Victor discuss their reactions to the inauguration, Reverand Rick Warren, and related social-politico issues related to the new Obama administration.  Sean and Helen talk with Diversity trainer, trans educator and workshop specialist Jessica Pettitt about the importance of diversity training.  Pettitt also gives an overview of her two upcoming presentations about social justice and trans acceptance at the MBGLTACC09 conference at IU Bloomington in February.

Helen and Victor discuss news topics related to the inequities of marriage and contractual discrimination; the inconsistencies in queer law from state to state; and Obama’s support for Bush’s faith based initiatives.

Helen, Sean and Victor discuss US immigration policy and the possibility for change given the most recent decision by the ABA to Consider Supporting Immigration Reform for Same-Sex Partners; Utah Republican and Mormon Governor who is leaning toward support of civil unions for same sex couples; and separatist lesbians and lesbian communes.

Helen and Sean chat with published author, editor, poet, and long-time bisexual rights activist Lani Ka’ahumanu. Noted for the groundbreaking anthology, Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out  listed on the Top 100 Queer Books of the 20th Century by Lambda Book Review that she and her friend Loraine Hutchins co-edited in 1991. Lani gives an in depth historical over view of the events, protests and legislation related to bisexuality during the past 40 years and brings a legitimacy to a sexual identity that is often dismissed as nonexistent or irrelevant by not only the straight community but that of the LGTQI as well. A native of San Francisco Lani is currently a safe sex educator and is hard at work on writing her activist memoir.

Helen, Sean and Victor discuss issues of free speech in school presentations and relevant faculty obligations; and the diversity policies of Microsoft in regard to on-line gaming discrimination of out lesbians and gays.  Helen and Sean talk with transman Ethan Bluestein who provides updates about his life, political climates in the Midwest vs the pacific coastal region and his decision to return to graduate school in the Midwest.

Indianapolis resident and Political Commentary columnist for The Word Rick Sutton joins Helen and Sean in a lively and informative discussion about Obama’s stimulus plan, social policy changes and other projections of improvement for the LGBTQI community within the context of the new administration.

Educator, author, director, performer and frequent guest Sharon Bridgforth talks with with Sean and Helen about her latest activities and successes. She provides some in depth observations about the collaborative efforts of the African Studies and African-American Diaspora Departments at the University of Texas-Austin with local community activists in theater production and education; and Bridgforth expresses some of her own reactions to racism in America and the possibilities for change - or not – as result of the election of Obama as President.

Kweering Up NapTown Crusaders Collective co-founders and organizers Keishana White, Bobby Dowell and Marla Tate (4th member Kat Hicks was unavailable) talk with Helen and Sean about their Indianapolis-based entertainment organization that focuses on providing hip-hop and other genres of music and art to the Indianapolis and surrounding area/s; they are a not-for-profit and part of the ‘do it yourself’ movement in queer culture that supports queer performers with emphasis upon the importance of nurturing new music, art and literature and provide a venue for another unique community perspective. Helen, Sean and Victor revisit the issue of same sex marriage and discuss the gains and losses across the country as well as the legalities involved with instituting civil unions.

Astrologist, author and tarot reader Gail Fairfield discusses the metaphysical roots of astrology, fate vs choice and explains in depth the art of tarot reading. Indianapolis drag queen Vicci Laine talks about her history as a performer and why she created her fundraising organization Change for Change that provides money for HIV/AIDS individuals and nonprofit groups. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell, Sean Lemieux, and Victor Kinzer deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Blues performer, musician, singer and former teacher Gaye Adegbalola talks about coming of age during the civil rights movement, discusses her career as an educator and highlights her life as founder of Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women. We also feature a track from her album “Gaye Without Shame". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Actor, IU alumnus and founder of Ogden Productions Doug Spearman talks about his role as Chance on Logo’s “Noah’s Ark” and his student days at IU Bloomington. Appearing as a guest judge at this year’s MGIU Pageant to be held Friday 17 April 2009 Spearman also discusses his future career plans and provides comments about homophobia and racism in Hollywood and the movie industry. Indianapolis drag queen and 18 year hostess of MGIU Vicki St James highlights this year’s upcoming pageant and her friendship with Spearman that led to his personal appearance at this year’s event. Featured artist is Nashville singer Kelly Zullo. Musical selections are “Superstitious” and “Lost Dears” from her “Four Lies and Forty Criminals” cd.

Local singer, musician and founder of Verbal Terrorism Productions Jada B chats with Helen and Sean about the upcoming Von Iva concert at Uncle Fester’s on Saturday 2nd May and the Burlesque show on Saturday 9 May at the McCalla School. She gives an overview of the various bands and their music styles as well as a history of Burlesque. Musical selections are “La La” and “Do it” by Von Iva, “Bittersweet” and “I’m Not Listening” by Sick of Sarah and “Walk Ovals” and “Without a Cause” by Jada’s own band The Ladyquakes! Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer discuss what “gay community” really means on a new edition of "Critical InQueery". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Performance artist and founder of the Tranny Road Show Jamez provides an overview of what their road show is about, the philosophy behind its creation, their current successes and where the troupe’s future plans will hopefully take them. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Indiana Youth Group program coordinator Gary Nelson provides in depth information about this most successful LGBT youth support group in Indianapolis. He discusses the successes and failures of the long standing non-profit organization and highlights their current status, new programming and upcoming events. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Nashville singer-songwriter Kelly Zullo is in our studio to talk about her life, career, music and upcoming concert in Bloomington this Saturday as part of the Blue Room Concert Series co-sponsored by bloomingOUT. Kelly performs “Rhythym of a Watcher,” “My Best is Hard to Be Around,” and “Firecracker.” bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean chat with Awilda Rodriguez Lora, a performance artist, writer, film director and producer of the award-winning documentary “Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen”. Born in Puerto Rico and a longtime US citizen current living in Chicago, Lora talks about filmmaking, racism in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and brings a unique perspective to discussion of gender identity, sexual orientation and related imagery in the US. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean read President Obama’s proclamation officially designating June as LGBT Pride Month and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s letter of support and discuss the significance of such recognition at the federal level. Former Indiana state representative, long time LGBT ally, and retired Unitarian Universalist minister Phil Hoy talks about the recent vote by the Community Planning Group of Indiana to remove white gay men from the list of priorities for public health and HIV/AIDS funding objectives in Indiana. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Executive producer and director of the documentary film “Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender and the Murder of Fred Martinez” Lydia Nibley discusses her reasons for producing and promoting this film that interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss of her son with a look at the traditional Navajo values of gender fluency. 16-year-old Fred embodied the masculine gender with a feminine essence and was one of the youngest hate crime victims when he was brutally murdered by a boastful young man who said he had “bug-smashed a fag.” In another time, prior to the dominant influence of western Judeo-Christian tradition Fred would have been seen as a gifted "Nadleehi", someone who deserved special status instead of someone with unnatural tendencies.

National Leather Association Indianapolis chapter president Sarah Battista and chair of the chapter's Domestic Violence/Community Service Committee Veronica Pejril talk about their organization for the leather/BDSM/fetish community. They explain the differences between agreed upon relationships (that may involve bondage & discipline, dominance & submission and sadomasochism) and those that are defined as domestic violence wherein someone is involuntarily controlled and/or harmed by another. They also provide a historical perspective of the current leather community as it exists today with its evolution following the post-WW II era wherein some individuals incorporated military discipline into their socio/sexual lives and relationships. Earlier BDSM practices are also recognized and many trace their beginnings to some early religions practices of flagellation and exorcism of evil with pain for pleasure.

Lillie Aydt, Linda Giovanna Zambanini, and Aaron Phoenix talk about their new LGBT advocacy group “Gay Recruiters.” They highlight their reasons for creating a the group, why they are different from others, and some of their plans for call-to-action events. They have organized a "marriage sit-in" for July 2 at the city clerk’s office in Bloomington to draw attention to the need for legal same sex marriage and all of the civil rights that same-sex couples (and queer individuals) are denied. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen interviews members of the Gay Recruiters at their sit-in at the Justice Building in Bloomington where several of the group founders, organizers and members along with allies staged a protest at the Monroe County Clerk’s office to demonstrate the inequities that same sex couples experience in being denied the right to marry as well as other basic civil rights. Our featured musical performer is indie acoustic folk rocker A.J. Shanti, with tracks recorded live at her recent concert in Bloomington. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Managing editor for the Bilerico Project blog Alex Blaze discusses the Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA) and critiques what he considers to be a mistake made by various queer political groups in Indiana as well as other national groups when they declined to support the new gender/sexual identity inclusive legislation. A political correspondent since the Bush era, Alex brings a critical viewpoint to what has been an intense debate among various groups and believes that progress is being made in spite of the divisiveness within queer communities. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Associate Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey Dr. Jillian T. Weis discusses the Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA) from a transgender woman’s perspective. A specialist on workplace protection law, a trans activist, and a founder of Facebook’s "inclusive ENDA" group, Weis provides an overview of the legal arguments for and against the new all-inclusive legislation (the original legislation omitted gender and sexual orientation) and why it is important to present a united front in support of its passage. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Hear a conversation with Indiana University alumnus and Chief Executive Officer and founder of Social Justice Consultants, LLC Bruce Smail about his new agency that will focus on outreach and educational programming for social justice, diversity, HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues. Based in Washington DC, Smail has over nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, federal government and secondary education, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Islands Community AIDS Resource & Education, Inc., and director of the LGBT Resource Center at University of Colorado. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

A conversation with lesbian writer, activist, editor and Indiana native Pepper Partin about various topics and issues. Partin has been a visible mover and shaker over the years beginning with a huge rally she co-organized a few years ago to help defeat the "anti-marriage" amendment SJR7 at the state level and continues to be an outspoken advocate for political, social and environmental issues as well as a freelance writer. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean discuss the significance of long-term lesbian (and same-sex in general) relationships as represented by a couple from Florida who are in their late nineties and have been together for seventy years. Also in this program: National Manager of Membership & Development for CenterLink Guido Sanchez talks about the importance of LGBT community centers for the overall well being of queer individuals. Such centers provide an inclusionary climate for personal acceptance and safety, educational opportunities and help to empower a community in the face of cultural discrimination. Our featured musical artist is Martine Locke with three tracks from her album "Undone".

Sean and Helen discuss news and politics with topics that range from Anne Heche’s relationships to Proposition 8 in California and the tendency for queer groups to self-destruct. Our featured musical artist is Australian/South African singer and musician Mignon with three tracks including the title cut from her album "Gathering Our Tribes". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean talk with therapist and educator Linda Goldman, a faculty member at John Hopkins University and the University of Maryland School of Social Work, about how to facilitate safe settings for LGBT youth in schools and other child-oriented environments. Goldman is author of several books including “Coming Out; Coming In,” “Life and Loss: A Guide to Help Grieving Children,” and “Raising Our Children to Be Resilient: A Guide for Helping Children Cope with Trauma in Today’s World”. She stresses the importance of open hearts and open minds for parents, teachers, and therapists in ensuring healthy, accepting and safe environments for all youth and provides some guidelines for approaching those who need to be enlightened about homophobia.

Helen and Sean discuss mental health and stress disorder issues among the LGBT community in comparison and contrast with the heterosexual community. They also have an in-depth conversation with actor/producer Doug Spearman of LOGO’s "Noah’s Arc" fame about the industry of film production and the politics and finances of reality-based queer movies and TV shows. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Jada B have an in-depth discussion with Harvard Professor, author, theologian, commentator and columnist Reverend Irene Monroe. Topics range from President Obama’s LGBT politics, racism, black civil rights vs LGBT civil rights, issues surrounding marriage, and social constructs. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

National LGBTQ & Coming Out Day Equality March organizers Dee Hupp and Aaron Phoenix provide plans and highlights of this local Bloomington event planned for October 11 on the courthouse square from 2-4 pm. The event is intended to coincide with the Equality March in Washington, DC and to celebrate local LGBTQI folks on National Coming Out Day. The activities include informational booths, various entertainment, a march and a follow up party at Rachael’s Café with more music and entertainment. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Indiana University optometry professor and author of more than fifteen books and novels Terry Pinaud talks about the techniques of writing, what inspires him, and provides a real glimpse into the mind of a successful novelist. A native of Iran, he also provides an overview of Iranian politics and daily life for some of its citizenry. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Indiana University PhD student, associate instructor in the Department of Applied Health Science and project coordinator with the Center for Sexual Health Promotion Phillip Schnarrs discusses his research of discrimination related to health issues. Previous research has evidenced a significant connection between health disparities as they intersect with sexual orientation and gender and similar differentials reflected in ethnic populations where they are in the cultural minority. Schnarrs' research results will be applicable to the development of educational programs in addressing problematic social/health movements and easing the frequency of such crises as the HIV/AIDS pandemic. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Sean and Helen report on some of the latest news headlines and then are joined in studio by ardent supporter of both bloomingOUT and bOUT2, Bloomington resident and noted astrologer Gail Fairfield. Gail discusses the different types of astrology, provides some information about the origins of astrological practice and describes how various elements are incorporated into predictive readings. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean kick off the show with some news items of interest and are later joined by author and playwright Keith Stern who discusses his new book “Queers in History: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Historical Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders” that includes an impressive foreword by Sir Ian McKellen. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Director of the groundbreaking documentary film “Two Spirit” Lydia Nibley joins Helen and Sean to discuss the film that relates the story of the murder of Fred Martinez and provides updates about the powerful national reception it is receiving. The world premiere will be held at the Starz Denver Film Festival on November 21 to include participation by the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Two-Spirit Society of Denver and PFLAG of Colorado. Background music for the film was contributed by rock icon and activist Patti Smith and the Smithsonian Institute will hold several screenings and discussions in both NYC and Washington in 2010. The 2010 Creating Change Conference will also hold a focal screening and discussion of the film in Dallas in February. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Guest hosts Lylanne Musselman and Kay Johnson join Helen Harrell for a chat with Talina and Master Wolf from the Indianapolis chapter of the National Leather Association. Lylanne is a professor, poet, writer and bloomingOUT regular, and Kay Johnson is a scientist and transgender activist. Join us for a fascinating conversation that covers major aspects of the BDSM community from socializing and community outreach/fund raising efforts to proper etiquette, leadership positions, fetish groups and safety issues. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. On bOUT2 we talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean talk with diversity educator Jessica Pettit about the workshops she is presenting at Campus Pride's "Out and Greek Conference" currently being held at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Pettit discusses traditional homophobia and transphobia within sororities and fraternities as well as the more positive changes she sees in acceptance and tolerance occurring within these closed social networks. Featured artist is New York-based singer-songwriter Robin Rene’ with two selections from her album “spirit.rocks.sexy”. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Bloomington residents Jim Doud and Glenn Lassiter discuss the importance of appropriate estate planning for LGBTQI couples. Because queer couples are denied the right to marry in most states, they are left vulnerable to excessive inheritance taxes and challenges to wills and testaments. This makes it difficult to protect one’s own property rights and the rights of surviving partners. LGBTQ couples are generally denied automatic rights to survivorship except in states that allow same sex marriage or comparable civil unions and domestic partner policies. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen and Sean cover various news items and discuss some of the topics of particular interest to the queer community that have occurred during 2009 as well as make some predictions for 2010. Our featured musical artist is queer Native American singer-songwriter Roger Kuhn with “Every Year Around Xmas Time,” “I Heard There Was a Star,” and “Under the Mistletoe.” bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux talk about the latest queer news and chat with New York-based gay hip-hop musician Lester Greene about his music and his forthcoming album "The Greenhouse Effect". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Bloomington residents Jim Doud and Glenn Lassiter are back in our studio with information relevant to LGBTQ retirees about the various pitfalls of the Medicaid system for couples who are ineligible to marry. Tips are also provided about financial planning for those who are still many years from retirement. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Helen Harrell and Byron Craig cover current news items, discuss Byron’s academic career and debate issues around Obama’s presidency, racism, homophobia and the general state of current affairs in the United States. Our featured musical artist is Mike Rickard from his album “Sweat”. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

Bisexual activist and author of “Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World” Robyn Ochs discusses bisexuality, the importance of activism and the publication of a new edition of her book. Between the two editions 73 countries are represented, sharing the opinions and attitudes of hundreds of bisexuals and allies from around the world. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.

In a special edition of bOUT2 we get a live in-studio performance from the Bloomington band The Ladyquakes, rocking out on their original songs "Child", "Game of Questions", and "Emotionally Unavailable". bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

Helen and Sean chat with Mikaya Heart, a native of Scotland and a world traveler and lesbian author of “My Sweet Wild Dance” and other publications. bOUT2 is a spinoff podcast of bloomingOUT, Indiana's only out, loud, and proud radio show, a public affairs program dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Each week on bOUT2 we deconstruct the week's top queer news and talk with guests you didn't hear in this week's bloomingOUT.