Made It Out

Musician Betty Who discusses her experiences of being a bisexual woman married to a cis straight man. Betty opens up about facing biphobia, gender expression, and maintaining her queer identity within a heteronormative relationship. The discussion delves into her upbringing in Australia, navigating her sexuality, and the importance of allowing oneself to grow and change. Settle in for a heartfelt and topical conversation that explores love, acceptance, and identity. ⁠Follow the guest @bettywho, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashly Burch, an accomplished actor, writer, and director known for her roles in Horizon and Life Is Strange, opens up about her mental health struggles with OCD and anxiety. She reflects on childhood challenges and how video games offered solace during tough times. The conversation explores intrusive thoughts, the importance of mindfulness, and coping strategies like therapy. Ashly also shares insights on managing relationships affected by anxiety and the vital role of community support in navigating mental health.

Actor, Writer and Director Zoe Lister-Jones (New Girl, Life In Pieces, Whitney) joins Mal on the couch this week to share her coming out story - from growing up in Brooklyn with two artist parents, to getting married in her early 20's, exploring polyamory and coming out as queer during COVID.  Follow our guest @zoelisterjones, follow Made It Out Media @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠https://youtu.be/0T_a9veJZHA?si=G_u7EJoABSgLlPpKv For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musician and Content Creator Sarah Lugor joins Mal to chat about queer dating and discuss Hinge's 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report findings. The two discuss the growing wave of label fatigue that today's daters feel and how gen-z is pushing back on defining their sexuality in fixed terms. #HingePartner Check out Hinge’s 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report for tips, real stories, and advice on exploring love beyond labels: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-LGBTQ-... Follow our guest @sarahlugor, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedians and podcast hosts Two Dykes And A Mic join Mal for a very fun episode about QUEER FRIENDSHIPS!!!! The good, the bad and the sex!!! Watch Two Dykes and a Mic:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2C6AVB2V8OL35sH6XtbIpk?si=eff668f2ed1a4869 Follow our guests @twodykesandamic, @McKGoodwin and @rachelscanloncomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pitt's Ayesha Harris joins Mal this week to discuss her upbringing, coming out, and opening a barbershop run entirely by queer women in Los Angeles. The conversation explores some of the separation between white and black queer communities and how these can be brought together. Follow Ayesha @ayesharaasheed, follow Made It Out @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a hoot and a half!!! Tune in for Mal and Syd pre-brunch conversation centered around bisexuality and weeeeeirdly close friendships we all had with our girl friends growing up. Were they a little gay? You tell us! (yes).  Follow Syd @sydrose___ and check out her podcast, Are We Flirting? here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jmwsHdeU2D1W1pPhfUX1C Follow Made It Out Media @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro Season 1 guests include: Olivia Tiedemann, Robby Hoffman, Victoria Paris, Jonica Booth, and many more! For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Mal sits down with Ilene Chaiken, the creator of The L Word and pioneer of lesbian representation in media. She opens up about being a queer woman in Hollywood, how The L Word was inspired by her real-life friend group, and what it meant to put lesbian stories on screen before anyone else was doing it. PLUS, she answers the burning questions everyone is dying to know, including, does she regret killing Dana?! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Dipsea Stories- Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to ⁠https://DipseaStories.com/MADE⁠  • SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection and more at ⁠https://www.skims.com/made⁠ #skimspartner Follow our guest @ilenechaiken, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Keep up with Run-A-Muck: https://werunamuck.com WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonnie Rae, an LGBTQ-affirmative psychotherapist, dives into the intricacies of lesbian dating and relationships. She explores how to meet women and the nuances of who should make the first move. Bonnie tackles the controversial topic of U-hauling from a therapeutic standpoint, discusses staying friends with exes, and shares personal anecdotes about navigating queer romance. Listeners gain insights into self-awareness, emotional honesty, and the importance of community support, making it a thoughtful guide to love in the lesbian world.

Queer Icon FLETCHER joins Mal to talk about her personal journey as an artist and her upcoming album release- and the whirlwind of emotions, conversation, and reflection that came with it. She opens up about the discourse around her song “Boy,” the timing of her album announcement, and her relationship to her 10 year career as a musician.  Follow our guest @findingxfletcher, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices