
Made It Out
Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/We've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community.Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday!Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2025 • 54min
Celebrating Pride with Margaret Cho
This week's episode explores the theme of Pride Month and the journey of navigating queer identity, especially for the newly out. Comedian Margaret Cho shares her personal experiences of attending Pride since the 1970s and the challenges faced by bisexual individuals.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 55min
Double Pregnancy with GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis
Tune in for a wild ride - Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, shares the story of how she and her wife got pregnant at the same time. An unexpected ride that lead to the two greatest joys of their lives!
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May 27, 2025 • 45min
Creating Queer Community with Hilary Lassoff
This week, Mal is joined by friend and creator of a lesbian social golf club, Hilary Lassoff, to chat about creating your own community spaces where they don't exist. Mal and Hilary discuss the importance of meeting people outside of the bars, why lesbian bars are often unsuccessful, and how activities such as golf can be a "why" in friendship. Let us know how you made your queer community in the comments!
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May 20, 2025 • 56min
Embracing Your Masculinity with Brittani Nichols
Producer, Writer and Comedian Brittani Nichols (currently EP on Abbot Elementary!) sits down with Mal to discuss gender expression and the need for better LGBTQ representation in the industry. She reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, the complexities of her identity, and the influence of media on her understanding of queerness.
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May 13, 2025 • 59min
'Lesbian Porn Raised Me' with Demi Burnett
The hilarious Demi Burnett from the Bachelor franchise joins Mal this week to speak to various aspects of her story: from her late in life autism diagnosis, her affinity for lesbian porn, coming out on national television and, of course, Fortnite. There's a lot here - buckle up it's a fun ride!!
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May 6, 2025 • 45min
Top Dating Trends in 2025 with Willa Bennett
Willa Bennett, editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and 17 Magazine, discusses Gen Z dating trends, including the rise of monogamy, the decline of dating apps, and being in a relationship with someone with opposing political views.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 59min
Lesbian History 101 with Lea DeLaria
Comedian, Actor and all-around Lesbian Pioneer Lea DeLaria is here to school us all on LGBTQ history, particularly how certain events impacted the lesbian community over the past 50 years. For anyone gay (like us!) who doesn't know their history (like us!) this episode is a must-watch.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 47min
Disneyworld, Strippers & Gay Engagements with Alix Traeger
Our first repeat guest - fan favorite Alix Traeger is BACK with her equally chaotic twin Mal. The two have a lot of stories to share this week, and for the first (and last!) time, they take a live audience question. This episode is as fun as it is messy - but it will teach you to embrace the mess (and cook to impress!)
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Apr 15, 2025 • 45min
The Search for Biological Parents with Leo Sheng
This week, Leo Sheng from 'The L word: Gen Q' joins Mal to share his story of being adopted in China by an American lesbian couple, transitioning as a young teenager, and attempting to reconnect with his roots today. Leo details his trip to China and the experience of searching for his biological parents post transition. Thank you to this episode's sponsor!• Blissy - Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://Blissy.com/MADEPOD IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!Made It Out was nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us, we have a big surprise for everyone if we win :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belongingFollow our guest @ileosheng, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenkeWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 53min
Stereotypes, Closeted Coaches & the Rise of Women's Sports with Kate Fagan
Kate Fagan, a former basketball player and ESPN journalist, shares her transformative journey navigating queerness in sports. She delves into the challenges women face in a male-dominated industry, highlighting persistent stereotypes and the need for greater representation. The discussion covers the surge in popularity of women's sports, the impact of the pandemic, and the significance of storytelling in sports journalism. With humor, she explores identity dynamics in sports culture, making the conversation engaging for all, not just sports fans.