Janis Irwin

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.

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Travis Boser

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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.

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Scott Blair

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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."