{"podcast":{"title":"Living OUT Loud Podcast","slug":"living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","podcast_index_feed_id":6581694,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6Owol3AT.rss","website_url":"https://LivingOUTLoud333.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/7149dc22-0b43-4bb3-bc03-38c1061b7fe6/The_Connect_Effect_Modern_Logo7b1fe.jpg","author":"michele flamer","episode_count":173,"summary":"Living OUT Loud with Michele Flamer is a space for courage, truth, and belonging. The podcast celebrates Queer voices and the people in our communities who are living out loud with intention. Each episode lifts up authentic stories of self-discovery, purpose, and the moments that shaped who we become. Michele welcomes a wide range of guests who are opening doors and extending their hearts. From everyday heroes to community organizers, from artists and authors to politicians and advocates, these conversations honor the resilience and bravery found in Queer communities across the country. Together, they explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, to create connection, and to stand firmly in our truth. Through honest conversation, curiosity, and compassion, Michele invites listeners to reflect on their own stories and the power of showing up as their whole selves. Because when we live out loud, we create space for others to do the same. Thanks for listening and sharing. Stay Loud and Stay Proud! Michele","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:18:51.955761+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694"},"episode":{"title":"Mark Barlet","slug":"mark-barlet","published_at":"2026-07-22T07:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/mark-barlet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1bcae8328dded671e5b1cc1fa57ddf052b50b44c0d6393312db0787b7b36cc17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYzBkY2QwYy0yYWE1LTQ0YjEtYWY1OC1kZTI3Mjc0ODAyMTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZWM0YTlkYzNjY2IzOGFmNzIyYjgxL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yMV9fMy0wLTI0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1bcae8328dded671e5b1cc1fa57ddf052b50b44c0d6393312db0787b7b36cc17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYzBkY2QwYy0yYWE1LTQ0YjEtYWY1OC1kZTI3Mjc0ODAyMTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZWM0YTlkYzNjY2IzOGFmNzIyYjgxL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yMV9fMy0wLTI0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"What if the biggest movements in the world don't start with a grand plan, but with a single act of refusing to leave someone behind? In this powerful episode of Living OUT Loud , Michele sits down with Mark Barlet, USAF Service-Disabled Veteran, LGBTQ+ leader, and founder of The AbleGamers Charity, who is one of the pioneers of the global accessibility movement. What began as a mission to help a friend keep playing video games became a decades-long journey of challenging industries, changing lives, and proving that inclusion isn't charity, it's innovation. Mark shares how he built a movement from the ground up, the lessons he's learned from 32 years of marriage, what it means to lead authentically as a queer man, and why waiting for permission is one of the biggest mistakes we make. This conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, heart, and a powerful reminder that belonging isn't something we ask for, it's something we help create. If you've ever wondered whether one person can make a difference, this episode is your answer. Because as Mark says, \"Never wait for permission to change the world. It will never come.\"","meta_description":"What if the biggest movements in the world don't start with a grand plan, but with a single act of refusing to leave someone behind? In this powerful epis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2853,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/episodes/mark-barlet/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/mark-barlet.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}