Made It Out

Made It Out

Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/ 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! 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

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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This week, we are joined by a WWE superstar - Daria Berenato!!! Daria was the first openly out lesbian wrestler in the WWE and over the past 10 years has been a beacon for LGBTQ representation in the field. Daria shares her inspiring journey and her experiences with her queer identity, the challenges she faced, and the importance of representation. Daria reflects on her decade-long wrestling career, the significance of self-confide...
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February 18, 2025 52 mins
This week, queer media icon Tracy Gilchrist reflects on her upbringing in the 80s and coming out during the AIDS crisis, and how it all impacted her dating life today. JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com Follow our guest @tracyegilchrist, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainmen...
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Amber Whittington joins Mal to discuss the age-old question - when, if ever, and under what circumstances, is it okay to date your friend's ex? How do you navigate that conversation? Can you still be friends after that happens? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com Follow our guest @amberscloset, follow the podcast @madeitoutpo...
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February 4, 2025 61 mins
This episode really has it all - orgasms, porn, masturbation and even Martha Stewart! Mal and her friend Bridget talk about female pleasure, addressing the social stigmas and shame that women are taught, and the benefits to this form of self-care. The episode also explores bisexuality and the spectrum, and some of the challenges with labels within the queer community. Follow our guest @bridgetberman, follow the podcast @madeitoutp...
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Grey's Anatomy's Alexis Floyd joins the podcast today to discuss her unique upbringing in a military family with a queer dad. We dive deep into navigating family dynamics where emotions are not always encouraged, figuring out your queer identity, and learning to listen to your body. Alexis shares how her and her dad’s queer journeys led her to become a crisis worker at the Trevor Project, a vital organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Lea...
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We're kicking off season 2 with an ICON - comedy legend Fortune Feimster. Fortune opens up about her upbringing, balancing the world of debutants and soccer practice, and coming to accept and love her queerness.  JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com Follow our guest @fortunefeimster, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke Watch Fortune's latest...
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Mal is joined by intuitive eating coach Liza Katsman this week to discuss societal fatphobia and its impact on the LGBTQ, as well as broader diet culture and body image in today's society. Liza shares her personal struggle with disordered eating including severe bulimia, and her journey to recovery thanks to 'intuitive eating'. JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.com Follo...
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December 17, 2024 52 mins
This week, Mal is joined by the incredible Deja Foxx, a 24 year old activist, strategist, and influencer from Tucson, Arizona. She was raised by a single mother and due to issues of substance abuse experienced hidden homeless at just 15 years old. Deja used this adversity to fuel her activism and is one of the leaders of the reproductive justice movement today. The girls discuss the importance of continuing the fight for reproducti...
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December 10, 2024 40 mins
Mal's good friend Prisma shares her journey of growing up in a small Kansas town, reflecting on the cultural attitudes and personal experiences that shaped her identity. She looks back on the experience of being caught talking to a girl when she was a teenager which led to being taken to therapy and to meet with a priest, and how that impacted her coming out timeline. After hiding her romantic relationships from her parents for yea...
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December 3, 2024 47 mins
With another year coming to a close, let's look back on the passage of time with actor, comedian, podcast host Cameron Esposito! Mal and Cameron examine the different experiences that come with being in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, and some of their concerns around aging. They also dive into some of their fears, and how friendships and family relationships shift over time, as well as how queerness impacts one's timeline.  Thank you to ...
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November 26, 2024 61 mins
This week, Mal and the incredible K.Flay discuss their relationships with alcohol and how it's viewed in society and in their own perception. K.Flay shares her life story and the impact that the loss of her father had on her and her career, and the challenges of "rawdogging" grief without the use of any substances. The two discuss the hearing loss that K.Flay recently experienced and how her sobriety has kept her afloat and safe. ...
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