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BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest. Tune in each week or stream anytime you like to hear conversations and interviews across the diverse spectrum of our community.

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BloomingOUT – Spencer’s Big Gay Prom (w/ Judi Epp, Sophie & Gannon) – May 9th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Last Saturday, Iris Youth Group hosted Spencer’s Big Gay Prom for students in the area who could not attend their own high school proms with same-sex dates due to school policies. Tonight we have Judi Epp from Spencer Pride along with Sophie and Gannon, two students who attended and helped host the event, to talk about how it went. Music …

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BloomingOUT w/ Melanie & Ireland – May 2nd, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Melanie and Ireland are in charge today, bringing you up to date with current LGBT+ news. Tune in for a discussion about recent news: Hunter Kelly, a 21-year-old gay Trump supporter, said conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman sought to use him for the “despicable scheme” they concocted to blunt Buttigieg’s momentum and help the president’s reelection bid.  A …

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BloomingOUT – Ireland’s Roommates – April 25th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Frankie gave us the keys again. Join us for a discussion with our special guests Alison and Sofia. We will be talking bout dating as a bisexual, bi-phobia, bi-erasure, and other issues bisexual people face as part of the LGBTQ community. Tune in for your weekly LGBT+ update! Music this week comes from Nilufer Yanya’s Miss Universe. Events: Poetry Palooza: …

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BloomingOUT w/ Judi Epp, Lucie Mathieu, and Jennifer Bass (Just Married Podcast) – April 18th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Join us for a special interview with Judi Epp and Lucie Mathieu, along with producer Jennifer Bass with the latest Just Married podcast. But before that, we have your weekly update for LGBT+ news. Just Married, Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by …

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Judi & Lucie – Just Married

Judi finds love unexpectedly after the passing of her wife Beverly, when she meets Lucie on a Facebook page for gay widows. Marriage Equality: Stories from the Heartland is an ongoing project dedicated to recording stories from same-sex couples about their journeys into marriage. Sponsored by the Indiana University’s Department of Gender Studies, the Office for Vice President for Research …

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BloomingOUT w/ Judi Epp – April 11th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Catch up with some local LGBT+ news with your BloomingOUT family with special (monthly) guest: Judi Epp! Music jams this week come from Ibibio Sound Machine’s newest album Doko Mien.  Events: Las niñas bien (The Good Girls) w/ guest April 11, 2019 @ 7 pm IU Cinema 1213 E 7th st Bloomington IN The Filmmaker to Filmmaker: Conversations from the Director’s …

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BloomingOUT w/ Mayor John Hamilton – April 4th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

This week we have Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton on the show to discuss about moving forward in Bloomington. Music this week is brought to you from WFHB’s 2018 Local Live CD. Proceeds from purchases of this compilation will help fund your local, independent, non-profit community radio station. Events: ‘Vinegar Tom’, a presentation of the IU Department of Theatre, Drama, and …

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BloomingOUT w/ Greg Chaffin & Jesse Deshayes (BHSN) – March 21st, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

This week we have Greg W. Chaffin and Jesse Deshayes from Bloomington High School North. They are the GSA sponsors for the school. Join us for news coverage this week, including some local Bloomington news, and discussion about Bloomington North’s GSA. This week’s musical selection comes from Sasami’s 2019 self-titled album. Events: Poetry Night at the Book Corner @ The …

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BloomingOUT w/ Judi Epp & Gannon Holsapple – March 14th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Tonight we are excited to have Judi Epp from Spencer Pride, here to talk with us about Spencer Pride’s Iris Youth Group and their involvement in hosting an alternative to high school prom for students in the area who cannot attend as a same-sex couple, according to school policies. Joining her is Gannon Holsapple, a student who was involved in …

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BloomingOUT w/ Crystal Shield (BHSS) – March 7th, 2019

Madison True, 2018.

Crystal Shield, a teacher at Bloomington High School South, is our guest on this episode of BloomingOUT. Cystal is the Gay Straight Alliance sponsor from the school, and she will be speaking with us about why GSA’s are so important and what’s coming up for Bloomington South’s own GSA. But before that, an update on this week’s news. To contact …

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