Made It Out

Made It Out

Watch this podcast and our new show 'Out For A Drive' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madeitout We've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community. Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday! Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/ Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Episodes

July 15, 2025 41 mins
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! ...
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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 ...
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July 1, 2025 46 mins
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...
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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 NE...
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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 @malglowenk...
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June 10, 2025 54 mins
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...
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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 GLAA...
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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 upco...
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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...
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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://...
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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 ...
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April 29, 2025 59 mins
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...
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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.c...
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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-f...
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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...
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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, particu...
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Mal's friend Tashi joins the podcast this week to discuss coming out as lesbian to her Muslim Pakistani family. After years of being set up with suitors for an arranged marriage, Tashi finally managed to come out to her parents and married her wife this past summer. This episode is unique and incredible - cannot recommend enough! Follow our guest @tashiahmed, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank ...
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Around 15% of lesbian couples are in an age gap relationship of 10+ years. This week, Yasmin opens up about her and her wife’s 24 year age-gap - the highs, the lows, and the sex of course!  Follow our guest @yasmin_coutinho, 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...
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Actor Sarah Yarkin joins Mal in untangling their past straight lives with men and the relationships patterns that they developed during that time. Sarah opens up about her history of dating unavailable men and how these experiences led to an anxious attachment style which could only be cured by... homosexuality!! Well, kind of - watch to find out! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! Blissy: Because you’re a listener, Blissy is of...
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March 4, 2025 62 mins
This week, the beautiful Dylan Mulvaney joins Mal on the couch to talk about her journey with religion and spirituality - starting from her upbringing in the Catholic Church to various forms of "woo woo" spiritual ventures to date. Dylan opens up about the 'beergate' scandal and how the aftermath led her to find healing on an ayahuasca retreat. Finally - this episode is laced with Broadway tunes! Spiritual, chaotic, and musical, th...
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