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Listening Studio
by Ken Young
Listening Studio is a podcast that spotlights people, organizations and topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Episodes
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Jude
In 2015, the Birth Certificate Modernization Act, was the first transgender-specific legislation to be introduced in Colorado. After a long 5 year fight the bill finally passed and the country’s first openly gay elected governor, Governor Jared Polis, signed the bill into law just before Pride...
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Jake Walker
For those of us who are able to find our passion in life and follow it, it doesn't matter how much money we make. The experience and reward are some of the most fulfilling things in life. Like me, Jake Walker shares a love of broadcasting. He works in radio, owns his own digital marketing company...
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One Year Anniversary of the Listening Studio
Happy new year to you! I wanted to take a couple of minutes to say hello and say thank you for being a part of the Listening Studio podcast. I also wanted to tell you about our nomination for Outstanding Queer Media Space for the 2019 DIVAs Awards, and talk about season 3!
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Sage Singers
If you happen to be walking past the First Baptist Church on Capitol Hill in Denver, Colorado on any given Sunday, you might just hear the sounds of the Sage Singers warming up for rehearsal. The Sage Singers are providing a safe and loving place for elders to maintain their dignity, health and...
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Micah Porter
Micah Porter came out later in life. He was married to a wonderful woman, he has two children, and he was a high school coach. It was a long and painful process for Micah to accept who he was and to come out as a gay man. His journey, his experience, his passion for sports are invaluable…
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Anthony & David
Husbands Anthony Aragon and David Westman have been volunteering and fundraising in the Colorado LGBT community for over 23 years. They’ve been dubbed the “Gay Mayors” of Denver and one of Denver’s “Power Couples”, both well known in the Denver community by their drag persona’s, Lushus La’Rell…
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National Coming Out Day
This week, I am in between scheduled interviews and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to just say hello and take a few moments to chat with you. So this time - it's just you and me. Today is National Coming Out Day... an annual LGBTQ awareness day that started in the United States…
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Dustin Sch Long
About 5 months ago, I actively started learning about Drag Kings in the Colorado LGBTQ community. I’ve always known more Drag Queens than Drag Kings and I wanted to familiarize myself with new entertainers making an impact on the Colorado community. That’s when I started following Dustin Sch Long...
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Onyx Steele
As a community, it’s important that raise each other up, but it’s even more important that we recognize those who have actively spent their lives fighting for our community. Onyx Steele is part of LGBTQIA+ history in Colorado as one of the founders of Rainbow Alley, a longtime activist and...
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Parasol Patrol
Once a month in Denver, Mile High Comics and Miss Jessica, host Drag For All Ages - a family friendly show to raise funds for the community. The entertainers are kids of all ages - celebrating diversity with their own costumes and performing to their favorite music. Outside of Mile High Comics,...
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CHEER Colorado
CHEER Colorado stunts and performs to raise money for local LGBTQ charities. The group is a diverse and inclusive team that welcomes all genders and sexual orientations, and their volunteers can choose whichever version of our uniform they feel most comfortable in. Each year, CHEER Colorado picks…
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Urban Peak
20–40% of youth experiencing homelessness also identify as LGBTQ+, which is significantly higher than the estimated number of people who identify as LGBTQ in the overall population of the United States (approximately 3-5%). Urban Peak Ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create...
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Jessica L'Whor
It's the start of Pride season in Denver! Soon the city will be will full of Pride events, fundraisers and drag shows. The Colorado Drag community has a rich history of performers who pour their heart and souls into their craft. Jessica L'Whor is a powerhouse who produces and performs at various...
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Jim Scharper | Feeding Denver's Hungry
Jim Scharper is the founder of Feeding Denver's Hungry, a group of individuals that get together in lower downtown Denver and serve over 2,000 marginalized youth, elderly, disabled and families in need. No one is obligated to do anything to receive their services. All items are bought and paid…
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Mark Young
Mark Young is 22 years old and, like most LGBT kids, he had a hard time in high school and coming out to his parents. Not long after he graduated, Mark found his voice and he took his love for theater and hit the road to LA, where he is now a successful model, photographer and social media...
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Emma Shinn | Celebrating Trans Voices
Emma Shinn (she/her/hers) is a Marine judge advocate and prior enlisted infantry platoon sergeant. She is a zealous advocate for defending our Constitution and individual liberties. International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31, celebrating transgender people and the courage it takes to...
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Justin Lewis | Denver Element
Justin Lewis is a Behavioral Health Specialist with Denver Element, a group that manages and coordinates LGBTQ+ services and programs of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare. They believe in creating a stronger, more empowered community through their programs. Find out more: https://denverelement.org/...
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John White | The Center on Colfax
John White, a.k.a. Dixie Krystals, has been volunteering at The Center on Colfax for 5 years and recently joined the staff 7 months ago as Event Manager. On this episode, we talk about what's going on at the The Center, but we also chat with John about his work as an entertainer. Find out more...
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Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor has made a name for himself in the Denver community. On this episode, we'll chat with Morgan about his time as a manager at Tracks Denver and what he's working on now. Music (Licensed by SoundStripe.com)
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Corky Blankenship
Our first interview comes in a small package, but anyone who knows Corky Blankenship knows he has big heart. His experiences and personality are larger than life. On very windy day in Denver, I had the chance to speak with Corky at his Cheesman Park apartment in Capitol Hill. Many thanks to…
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How many episodes does Listening Studio have?
Listening Studio currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Listening Studio about?
Listening Studio is a podcast that spotlights people, organizations and topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community.
How often does Listening Studio release new episodes?
Listening Studio has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Listening Studio?
Listening Studio is created and hosted by Ken Young.
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