In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, Justin and Patrick welcome back two beloved members of the LGBTQ Outdoors family—Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy of Grandma Joy’s Road Trip. Brad and Grandma Joy share how their incredible journey began with a simple camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountains, and how that first "yes" sparked a life-changing adventure that’s taken them to all 63 U.S. National Parks and beyond. The conversation dives deep into the importance of saying “yes” to new experiences, breaking age-related stereotypes, and building meaningful intergenerational relationships. Brad and ..read more

We're back with an exceptional episode - with an even more super-exceptional guest!  LGBT Outdoors, meet Nova West.   They are a wildlife filmmaker - working with the likes of National Geographic,  Discovery, and Netflix, to name but a few.   And an artist.  And a published photographer.  And an environmental educator.  They are just... incredible!   In this episode, host Justin Yoder and co-host Patrick Thompson get to chat with Nova about their early life, coming out, and what it takes to be 'leader of the gays' at National Geographic. It was SUCH a j ..read more

Guess what?!   It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.    Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean. We chat about a WIDE array of topics:  Is Bigfoot misunderstood?  Is ethical nudity a thing? What happens when you ignore posted rules in the outdoors?  And we read a remarkably touching email from a listener who is taking steps to grow.    Stories from: Robyn Lucas Stuck In The Clo ..read more

LGBT Outdoors Podcast host Justin Yoder with co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with multi-challenge finisher, Dan Link, from the hit show "Naked And Afraid" and "Naked And Afraid: Last One Standing".     Listen in as Dan shares what it's like to spend up to 60 days in the wild with little more than a single survival item.   We also discuss why LGBTQIA+ visibility is important and essential. Dan's IG:  @Dan_Link_Survives This episode is brought to you by one of LGBT Outdoors incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds. Secret guest \ Back-up Singer:&nb ..read more

It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up? Super-duper special guests from The National Park After Dark podcast, Cassie and Danielle, join us to celebrate National Parks month! Host\Lost Tube of Chapstick:  Patrick Thompson Players: Justin Yoder Cherie Belanger Brodie Meche Diana Moore Dustin Larsen Danielle LaRock Cassie Yahnian&nbs ..read more

LGBT Outdoors is incredibly happy and... JOYful... to bring you this episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.  Host Justin Yoder and co-host Patrick Thompson had the mountainous pleasure to chat with Grandma Joy (age 93) and her incredible grandson, Brad Ryan.    Grandma Joy and Ryan traveled across the US to visit every single (63 of them!) National Park in the US National Park System over the course of eight years? A CNN report on their story. How do you go from sitting on your front porch at the age of 85 to literally hiking up mountains?    How do you learn the skil ..read more

 It's time for another "Campfire Conversation" story time on The LGBT Outdoors Podcast.    Join host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and Mallorie Hall as we "sit around the campfire", read some listener-submitted stories and discuss what they mean. We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode.   Run-ins with the law, a transgender coming out story, how not to use bear spray, and ways our imagination can trick us in the outdoors. Stories by: 1) Brodie Meche 2) Cherie Belanger 3) Lucas Woodruff 4) Adi Trigger Warning:   The 2nd story contains referenc ..read more

Wooohoo!  It's our 10th episode of The LGBT Outdoors Podcast!! This time, we're chatting with Jason Traylor,  leader of Atlanta-based LGBTQ+ climbing community, Unharnessed Pride.    How do you get into climbing?  What's the point?  Is it safe?  And what's up with climbers and those weird bags of chalk?  We'll get all the answers PLUS a fun and lively conversation! Hosted by:  Justin Yoder Co-hosts:  Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton Jason's IG:  @jaytray94 Unharnessed Pride:  @Unharnessed_Pride LGBT Outdoorfest 2023 Help support t ..read more

Hot out of the oven, it's a brand new episode of your LGBT Outdoors Podcast! Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with LGBT Outdoors Ambassador Kayley Olson and her partner (and LGBT Outdoors Podcast Patron contributor) Cindy Nam. We chat about Kayley and Cindy's recent road trip \ camping adventure to Utah's Mighty Five National Parks.    To help support this podcast and the mission of LGBT Outdoors, join our Patreon for perks and bonus episodes. Join our main Facebook group to get connected! To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website at ..read more

And we're back for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world.  A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation.   How do YOU stack up? Host\Whimpering Puppy:  Patrick Thompson Players: Justin Yoder JC Rienton Jacob Boudreaux Cherie Belanger Josh McNabb Robyn Tackitt Editor's Note:  So, as host, I got too excited during the game and left out a question.  I promise that I know how to count... and that the number 6 do ..read more