Actor, writer & director Ashly Burch (Horizon series, Life Is Strange, Tiny Tina, Mythic Quest) joins Mal to chat about mental health. Ashly shares her mental health journey with OCD and anxiety, reflecting on childhood experiences and coping mechanisms like video games. The two discusses the importance of addressing personal issues, the role of joy, and the impact of relationships.  Watch "I'm Happy You're Here" at: ⁠https://youtu.be/h5SavjMFRLg?feature=shared ⁠Follow our guest @ashlyburch, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, Writer and Director Zoe Lister-Jones (New Girl, Life In Pieces, Whitney) joins Mal on the couch this week to share her coming out story - from growing up in Brooklyn with two artist parents, to getting married in her early 20's, exploring polyamory and coming out as queer during COVID.  Follow our guest @zoelisterjones, follow Made It Out Media @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠https://youtu.be/0T_a9veJZHA?si=G_u7EJoABSgLlPpKv For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musician and Content Creator Sarah Lugor joins Mal to chat about queer dating and discuss Hinge's 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report findings. The two discuss the growing wave of label fatigue that today's daters feel and how gen-z is pushing back on defining their sexuality in fixed terms. #HingePartner Check out Hinge’s 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report for tips, real stories, and advice on exploring love beyond labels: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-LGBTQ-... Follow our guest @sarahlugor, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedians and podcast hosts Two Dykes And A Mic join Mal for a very fun episode about QUEER FRIENDSHIPS!!!! The good, the bad and the sex!!! Watch Two Dykes and a Mic:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2C6AVB2V8OL35sH6XtbIpk?si=eff668f2ed1a4869 Follow our guests @twodykesandamic, @McKGoodwin and @rachelscanloncomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pitt's Ayesha Harris joins Mal this week to discuss her upbringing, coming out, and opening a barbershop run entirely by queer women in Los Angeles. The conversation explores some of the separation between white and black queer communities and how these can be brought together. Follow Ayesha @ayesharaasheed, follow Made It Out @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! ⁠https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a hoot and a half!!! Tune in for Mal and Syd pre-brunch conversation centered around bisexuality and weeeeeirdly close friendships we all had with our girl friends growing up. Were they a little gay? You tell us! (yes).  Follow Syd @sydrose___ and check out her podcast, Are We Flirting? here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jmwsHdeU2D1W1pPhfUX1C Follow Made It Out Media @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! https://youtu.be/Kk8c-SYuxpI?si=VU0CV9CTisXB4dro Season 1 guests include: Olivia Tiedemann, Robby Hoffman, Victoria Paris, Jonica Booth, and many more! For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Mal sits down with Ilene Chaiken, the creator of The L Word and pioneer of lesbian representation in media. She opens up about being a queer woman in Hollywood, how The L Word was inspired by her real-life friend group, and what it meant to put lesbian stories on screen before anyone else was doing it. PLUS, she answers the burning questions everyone is dying to know, including, does she regret killing Dana?! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Dipsea Stories- Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to ⁠https://DipseaStories.com/MADE⁠  • SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection and more at ⁠https://www.skims.com/made⁠ #skimspartner Follow our guest @ilenechaiken, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Keep up with Run-A-Muck: https://werunamuck.com WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LGBTQ-affirmative therapist Bonnie Rae joins Mal to answer all your questions about lesbian dating: how to meet women, who makes the first move, is U-hauling okay (from a therapist's perspective!), can you stay friends with an ex, and many more!Follow our guest @raetherapygroup and reach out through her website www.bonnieraetherapy.com (will soon be www.raetherapygroup.com) WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Queer Icon FLETCHER joins Mal to talk about her personal journey as an artist and her upcoming album release- and the whirlwind of emotions, conversation, and reflection that came with it. She opens up about the discourse around her song “Boy,” the timing of her album announcement, and her relationship to her 10 year career as a musician.  Follow our guest @findingxfletcher, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode explores the theme of Pride Month and the journey of navigating queer identity, especially for the newly out. Comedian Margaret Cho shares her personal experiences of attending Pride since the 1970s and the challenges faced by bisexual individuals. Follow our guest @margaret_cho follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal ⁠@malglowenke⁠ WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in for a wild ride - Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, shares the story of how she and her wife got pregnant at the same time. An unexpected ride that lead to the two greatest joys of their lives! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Dipsea Stories - Right now, listeners can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://DipseaStories.com/MADE to start your free trial. Follow our guest @sarahkateellis, follow GLAAD @GLAAD, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal ⁠@malglowenke⁠ WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mal is joined by friend and creator of a lesbian social golf club, Hilary Lassoff, to chat about creating your own community spaces where they don't exist. Mal and Hilary discuss the importance of meeting people outside of the bars, why lesbian bars are often unsuccessful, and how activities such as golf can be a "why" in friendship. Let us know how you made your queer community in the comments! To get updated on upcoming queer events, follow Bunker Club on instagram @bunkerclubLA and join the community at: https://www.bunkerclubla.com Follow our guest @hilarylassoff, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer, Writer and Comedian Brittani Nichols (currently EP on Abbot Elementary!) sits down with Mal to discuss gender expression and the need for better LGBTQ representation in the industry. She reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, the complexities of her identity, and the influence of media on her understanding of queerness. Follow our guest @bishilarious, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MADEPOD to get an additional 30% off at https://blissy.com/MADEPOD  • SKIMS - Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/made  #skimspartner WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hilarious Demi Burnett from the Bachelor franchise joins Mal this week to speak to various aspects of her story: from her late in life autism diagnosis, her affinity for lesbian porn, coming out on national television and, of course, Fortnite. There's a lot here - buckle up it's a fun ride!! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Dipsea Stories - Right now, listeners can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://DipseaStories.com/MADE to start your free trial. Follow our guest at @demi_not_lovato, follow the podcast @madeitout and follow mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willa Bennett, editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and 17 Magazine, discusses Gen Z dating trends, including the rise of monogamy, the decline of dating apps, and being in a relationship with someone with opposing political views. Thanks to this episode's sponsor! • Mint Mobile - This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/MADE  Follow our guest @willahbennett, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! ⁠madeitout.supercast.com⁠ For all other inquiries, please email ⁠madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, Actor and all-around Lesbian Pioneer Lea DeLaria is here to school us all on LGBTQ history, particularly how certain events impacted the lesbian community over the past 50 years. For anyone gay (like us!) who doesn't know their history (like us!) this episode is a must-watch. Follow our guest @realleadelaria, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke Buy tickets to 'Brunch Is Gay' here: https://54below.org/series/lea-delaria-brunch-is-gay/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadetdk5JKYRIP_gEgvVs1w1M_4calQvkwLYLRmBevnKx_-2RwNRo9NNSWqdAw_aem_xMZg30qGsy82N7dEJxNinw Buy tickets to 'Titanique' here: https://newyork.titaniquemusical.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABfU4XssDTcB4HyeMZHEL9gLL5gnf&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNO0SNYsA6oZ8qDJvwWH7CIEhG31cC__On8QnZB7nbEC1KEkzJyPY_8aAmPzEALw_wcB WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first repeat guest - fan favorite Alix Traeger is BACK with her equally chaotic twin Mal. The two have a lot of stories to share this week, and for the first (and last!) time, they take a live audience question. This episode is as fun as it is messy - but it will teach you to embrace the mess (and cook to impress!) Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • SKIMS - Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/made #skimspartner #skimspartner should be above the fold to comply with FTC guidelines Cannot use any other commissionable clothing links including, but not limited to, LTK, MagicLinks, Amazon Storefront, ShopMy, etc. • Dipsea - Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://DipseaStories.com/MADE to start your free trial. • Blissy - Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use MADEPOD to get an additional 30% off at https://blissy.com/MADEPOD  Follow our guest @alixtraeger and pre-order her book Scratch That here: https://alixtraeger.com WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Leo Sheng from 'The L word: Gen Q' joins Mal to share his story of being adopted in China by an American lesbian couple, transitioning as a young teenager, and attempting to reconnect with his roots today. Leo details his trip to China and the experience of searching for his biological parents post transition.  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Blissy - Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://Blissy.com/MADEPOD IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made It Out was nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us, we have a big surprise for everyone if we win :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging Follow our guest @ileosheng, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Basketball Player & ESPN Journalist Kate Fagan is about to school us all in women's sports! The challenges, the opportunities ahead and the huge boom we're seeing in the WNBA today. Kate also shares her personal journey with navigating her queerness and gender performance in such a heteronormative and male-dominated industry. Even if you're not an avid sports fan, there's something for everyone in this episode! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at  HTTPS://MINTMOBILE.COM/MADE  Learn more about Kate and order her new book, Three Lives of Cate Kay here: http://www.bykatefagan.com/ IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Made It Out was just nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us, we have a big surprise for everyone if we win :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging Follow our guest @katefagan3, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Made It Out was just nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging Comedian and Actor Sasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along) joins Mal this week to discuss her journey growing up Baptist and leaving the church to pursue a more spiritual, earthy form of faith. The two discuss keeping faith through dark times, particularly today's political climate, and various practices that shape their worldviews. Lastly, Mal shares the story of her spiritual awakening... in a tanning bed at Paradise Tan on Wilshire Blvd. Faith can find you anywhere! Thank to this episode's sponsor! • Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/made for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. Check out Sasheer's work! Listen to her podcast with Nicole Bryer, "Best Friends": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-with-nicole-byer-and-sasheer-zamata/id1464766741 Watch Agatha All Along: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-5e474669-a4a2-4b90-a928-5ae7f845090c Watch her stand up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNVHeOC69Q Follow our guest @thesheertruth, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank you to our friends Cammie & Taryn for their studio space, listen to their podcast: Staying Up with Cammie and Taryn: https://linktr.ee/stayinguppod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabu-VkmUpTzrxySLx0URRKVdxmx-TrSLezzNQdpY20FBVh4uts0vmWxAEg_aem_RWQvAy2I72xhPzOIQx_oxg WANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices