Our Queer Experience Podcast

Hi All!André is going through a lot right now. As such, the remaining episodes for season two will not be coming out on schedule. Sorry y'all. Thank you SO MUCH for your patience and understanding. Be sure you're subscribed and following us on social media (@oqepodcast on Twitter and Facebook) so you know when these episodes drop.Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Spiritual coach and author of Sage Sapien: From Karma to Dharma returns to OQE to give Bruce and André a crash course on what it means to seek the spiritual. Come learn why, often, the scariest thing we can do is to get real with ourselves.Find out more about Johnson: johnsonchong.comFollow and Connect with him: @johnsonchong_sagesapien on InstaAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at ourqueerexperience.com or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Spiritual coach and author of the book Sage Sapien: From Karma to Dharma Johnson Chong joins André and Bruce to discuss life paths, starting from growing up as the son of refugees in New York City to becoming a spiritual coach to others around the world. Come hear how Johnson had a major break through when he realized that, no matter how much traveling one does, yourself will always be with you.Find out more about Johnson: johnsonchong.comFollow and Connect with him: @johnsonchong_sagesapien on InstaAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at ourqueerexperience.com or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Professional thespian, podcaster, and writer Matthew Pohlman returns to talk with Bruce and André about the power of theatre in the lives of the actors, working with his husband on "Spirits and Chat," and the process of becoming a theatre company producer.  Join us as Matthew educates the guys on the differences between Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway as well as what it's like being a working actor.Matthew on Instagram: @matthewpohlmanQueens Shakespeare: www.queensshakespeare.comSpirits and Chat with John and Matt: FacebookAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at ourqueerexperience.com or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the show (https://www.ourque

Thespian, writer, and overall nice guy Matthew Pohlman joins André and Bruce to discuss his coming out process, meeting his husband, and the secrets to a healthy relationship. Spoiler alert! It's honesty and communication. He also talks about what motivates him to keep pushing forward, even in these COVID times.Matthew on Instagram: @matthewpohlmanQueens Shakespeare: www.queensshakespeare.comSpirits and Chat with John and Matt: FacebookAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at ourqueerexperience.com or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. What's your story?Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Artist Paul Richmond returns to talk to Bruce and André about what he's been up to since he was last on OQE. He also discusses his mentors, authentically producing his work, and the fun of teaching (and modeling for) a nude male drawing class.Find out more about Paul: https://paulrichmondstudio.com/Paul previously joined us on Episode #8At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Musician and podcaster AJ Marks returns for part two of his conversation with Bruce and André to share the origin story of American Idiots Abroad podcast and his new endeavors with songwriting. And, AJ discovers that he's wiser than he even thought!Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsFind AJ on Everybody Wiki: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Anthony_James_MarksAmerican Idiots Abroad PodcastAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Musician and podcaster AJ Marks joins André and Bruce to share his story of coming to terms with his bisexuality, coming to understand his multi-ethnic identity, gaining an appreciation for being American, and moving to the United Kingdom. AJ discusses his journey and where he still wants to go.Find out more about AJ: @ajmarksofficial on all social media platformsAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

If you believe God is truly always with you, that means He's there even in the bedroom. Learn more about what that can mean as Suzanne DeWitt Hall returns to the show (previously on Episode #13) to catch André and Bruce up on her life, including new revelations about her own sexuality and her newest book Sex with God.Find out more about Suzanne: https://www.wheretrueloveis.com/At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

G Sabini-Roberts returns to discuss how they approach starting businesses and filling needs. G also lets Bruce and André know about their upcoming new podcast "EntrepreNeuro" highlighting the intersection of entrepreneurship and neurodiversity. Lots of laughs ensue!Find out more about G: https://gina.design/At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Activist, artist, and brand strategist G Sabini-Roberts joins us all the way from the UK to discuss neuro-diversity, gender diversity, and the power of a light bulb moment in helping us discover our own identities. Join André and Bruce as they learn and laugh.Find out more about G: https://gina.design/At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

André & Bruce's conversation with author and motivational speaker Britt East continues. Britt discusses his book and getting real with queer men about dealing with privilege and personal prejudices. He also discusses the role of knowing our history to improve ourselves and our community.Learn more about Britt: https://www.britteast.com/Also! This is OQE's fiftieth episode!

Motivational speaker and author Britt East joins André and Bruce to discuss his process of accepting his queer identity, exploring gender, dismantling privilege, and making space for yourself in the Community. Also, come hear about how Britt went from professional fluatist to IT worker to digital marketing guru.Learn more about Britt: https://www.britteast.com/At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support this podcastSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Public health researcher Dr. Randy Hubach from the Sexual Health Research Lab at Oklahoma State University. Randy returns to the podcast (check his previous episodes #26 and #27) to discuss public health in a pandemic, the importance of telehealth for the queer community, and how we can do outreach to others. Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.sexualhealthresearch.org/Fenway HealthGay & Lesbian Medical AssociationPlanned ParenthoodNIH HIV/AIDS ResourcesSIECUS: Sex Ed for Social ChangeAt OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

"Zany" Joey Skladany returns to discuss his new cookbook Basic B*tchen: 100+ Everyday Recipes for the Basic B* in Your Life. Fair warning: this episode contains some f* bombs and bunches of b* words. In addition to his book, Joey reminds André & Bruce about food's ability to bring people together across cultures, particularly in light of the 2020 controversy at a major food-media outlet.At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Some people live lives out of the movies - like our guest this week: Joey Skladany. Bruce and André welcome Joey who discusses his childhood as an "imaginative child," the importance of seeking out diversity, and the power of visibility.At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

In this Lost Episode from before the hiatus times, André discusses his long and storied history with *the apps* and online dating. At the time, Bruce was in a committed relationship, so he didn't have as much experience with them. But, more than anything, the guys offer timeless advice: Do not send unsolicited pictures of your private parts.At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the showSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Bruce's friend Mikey returns for the second half of this raucous two-parter. Learn more about Mikey's journey out of Mormonism, the lasting impact of his military experience, finding himself after moving to Ohio, and his Furry life.At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Bruce's friend Mikey comes to talk about his experiences in the military under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, his journey out of Mormonism...and finding freedom and himself in Ohio's Furry Community. Tangents, meandering, and laughter abound in Part One of this two-part conversation.At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the showSupport the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)

Co-host André discusses his coming out process, his spirituality, and his hopes for the future. Come learn about his queer experience!At OQE we seek to highlight the diversity of all those in the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe place to share personal experiences and expertise with one another.To listen to this and other episodes, you can listen at https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/ or search for Our Queer Experience in your favorite source for podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on our website or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. What's your story?Support the show (https://www.ourqueerexperience.com/)