Canada Out of the Closet
Travis Boser & John Whidden
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come out and be 2SLGBTQ+ in Canada? Hosts Travis Boser & John Whidden talk to 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians who share their own stories of coming out and living in the vast country we call home.
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Top 10 Canada Out of the Closet Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Canada Out of the Closet episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Canada Out of the Closet for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Canada Out of the Closet episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Cole Alvis
Canada Out of the Closet
11/01/23 • 51 min
Cole Alvis is a Metis and Two-Spirit artist based in Toronto. Originally from Alberta, Cole joins Travis & John today to talk about her own journey to finding her true identity, and shares how the world of theatre has positively impacted her life.
Curtis Perrin
Canada Out of the Closet
10/19/22 • 70 min
It only took us almost two full seasons before nepotism brought a guest into our studio. Travis’ husband, Curtis Perrin, joins him and John this week to talk about his own story of growing up in the Salvation Army in Southern Ontario, being a music educator, and how he found love on the Prairies. John also asks Travis and Curtis about what marriage means to them and how their recent wedding came together.
John's "Hetero Moment" Questions with Scott Blair
Canada Out of the Closet
10/20/21 • 69 min
As we have talked with our guests, John has thought of a number of "Hetero Moment" questions that he's wanted to ask - but did not want these questions to take away from the guest's story. So today, we are taking a break from sharing stories, and are joined again by Scott Blair to help Travis answer John's questions on a number of LGBTQ+ topics.
Scott Blair
Canada Out of the Closet
09/22/21 • 67 min
If you have listened to our end credits each week then you have already heard the name of today's guest, who happens to also be our creative consultant on the show. Scott Blair joins Travis & John today to talk about his own coming out story, his struggle to balance his identity as a gay man and a Christian, and his time in a group known as "Side B."
Janis Irwin
Canada Out of the Closet
09/15/21 • 40 min
Originally from Barrhead, Alberta, Janis Irwin was an educator before being elected to the Alberta Legislature as an NDP MLA in 2019, representing the riding of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood. She currently serves as the Official Opposition Critic for the Status of Women and LGBTQ2S+ Issues, and is the Official Opposition Deputy Whip. In today's episode, Travis & John talk to Janis about her own coming out story, being the only out "ML-Gay" in the Alberta Legislature, and being a member of the Official Opposition against a government that has rolled back protections for LGBTQ2S+ students.
Travis Boser
Canada Out of the Closet
09/08/21 • 65 min
In this premiere episode, it only seems fair that the first person to be put in the hot seat is the host himself - Travis Boser. In a conversation with his cohost, John Whidden, Travis opens up about his own coming out story, how being a "church kid" contributed to his own identity struggle, and reflects on the experiences and people that have shaped who he is today.
Ben Harrison
Canada Out of the Closet
10/06/21 • 54 min
Today's episode takes a deeper look at the world of Bible School. Travis & John are joined by Ben Harrison, who Travis originally met while attending Bible School in Saskatchewan. Ben shares his own coming out story, reminisces with Travis about their Bible School days, and talks about his experiences as a gay man living in the New Brunswick.
Jenni Barrientos
Canada Out of the Closet
10/25/23 • 67 min
Originally from the BC Okanagan, Jenni Barrientos now makes her home in Medicine Hat with her wife and children where she is an archivist for the city. She joins Travis & John today to share her own coming out story, while also giving a little glimpse into the queer history of the city all three of them call home.
Rod & Joline Olson
Canada Out of the Closet
10/18/23 • 74 min
Rod Olson told his wife Joline before they got married that he was also attracted to men. Through their marriage he was never able to completely get rid of this attraction, and he eventually admitted to himself that he might be gay. Together they have worked hard to remain a family unit for their daughters while gracefully dismantling their almost three-decade marriage. They join Travis & John today to share their story - one rooted in love.
Magda
Canada Out of the Closet
10/13/21 • 59 min
This week's episode explores another letter in the LGBTQ+ acronym when Travis & John are joined by Magda, a bisexual woman. Magda opens up about her own story, growing up in the American Deep South before later moving to Canada, and why she's never actually publicly come out.
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How many episodes does Canada Out of the Closet have?
Canada Out of the Closet currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does Canada Out of the Closet cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Canada Out of the Closet?
The episode title 'Rod & Joline Olson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Canada Out of the Closet?
The average episode length on Canada Out of the Closet is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Canada Out of the Closet released?
Episodes of Canada Out of the Closet are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Canada Out of the Closet?
The first episode of Canada Out of the Closet was released on Aug 21, 2021.
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