Out of Context Podcast
Out of Context is a queer Canadian podcast based in northwestern Ontario. Creator and host Caitlin Hartlen tackles the issues facing queer people in modern times, while injecting humour and a bit of education while she's at it!
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 15: Drag Kings
A long-awaited topic for Out of Context has finally arrived: drag kings!Richard Rockhard AKA Courtney Stanley is one of the hardest-working drag kings in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Caitlin first got to know him as a fellow performer in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:07:23
Episode 15 Teaser: Drag Kings
A long-awaited topic for Out of Context has finally arrived: drag kings!Richard Rockhard AKA Courtney Stanley is one of the hardest-working drag kings in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Caitlin first got to know him as a fellow performer in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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0:57
Episode 14: Gender Identity
Out of Context returns after a LONG hiatus with a brand new guest, Dene Guillas!Caitlin and Dene met last November during a work engagement. The Indigenous Mentor at Caitlin's day job invited Dene to a day of talks called "Support...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:24
Episode 14 Teaser: Gender Identity
Out of Context returns after a LONG hiatus with a brand new guest, Dene Guillas!Caitlin and Dene met last November during a work engagement. The Indigenous Mentor at Caitlin's day job invited Dene to a day of talks called "Support...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:00
Episode 13: Queer Gaming
This episode marks an Out of Context first - Corey Hickson is someone host Caitlin Hartlen didn't know before recording! They were introduced online via Twitter by another Out of Context guest. You may remember him from Episode 3: F...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:09
Episode 13 Teaser: Queer Gaming
This episode marks an Out of Context first - Corey Hickson is someone host Caitlin Hartlen didn't know before recording! They were introduced online via Twitter by another Out of Context guest. You may remember him from Episode 3: F...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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0:58
Episode 12: Part 2: TRC Seems to be TBD
Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseIn this continuation of Episode 12, Caitlin probes a bit further into Alicia's thoughts on the news of children's remains being found in hidden burial sites at former resident...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:46
Episode 12 Teaser: Part 2: TRC Seems to be TBD
Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseIn this continuation of Episode 12, Caitlin probes a bit further into Alicia's thoughts on the news of children's remains being found in hidden burial sites at former resident...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02
Episode 12: Part 1: TRC Seems to be TBD
Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseOver the last month, several discoveries of unmarked gravesites on the grounds of former residential schools have been made. Thousands of Indigenous children (and counti...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:38
Episode 12 Teaser: Part 1: TRC Seems to be TBD
Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseOver the last month, several discoveries of unmarked gravesites on the grounds of former residential schools have been made. Thousands of Indigenous children (and counti...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00
Episode 11: Part 2: The Commercialisation of Pride
You didn't have to wait too long this time - Kaddie Vaughan is back for Part 2 of Episode 11!In this episode, Caitlin and Kaddie continue their conversation from Part 1 and get into the nitty gritty of a hot topic in recent years during...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:40
Episode 11 Teaser: Part 2: The Commercialisation of Pride
You didn't have to wait too long this time - Kaddie Vaughan is back for Part 2 of Episode 11!In this episode, Caitlin and Kaddie continue their conversation from Part 1 and get into the nitty gritty of a hot topic in recent years during...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00
Episode 11: Part 1: Podcasting in a Pandemic
After a brief hiatus to await the arrival of, test and set up new equipment for Out of Context, Caitlin is back with a brand new guest, who won't be brand new to your ears if you listen to the radio in Kenora - Kaddie Vaughan!Kaddie and...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:57
Episode 11 Teaser: Part 1: Podcasting in a Pandemic
After a brief hiatus to await the arrival of, test and set up new equipment for Out of Context, Caitlin is back with a brand new guest, who won't be brand new to your ears if you listen to the radio in Kenora - Kaddie Vaughan!Kaddie and...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00
Episode 10: Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (or TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st since its inception in the US in 2009. Here in Canada, it's a holiday that gets more recognition with each passing year, and since many events won't be able to be hel...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:38
Episode 10 Teaser: Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (or TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st since its inception in the US in 2009. Here in Canada, it's a holiday that gets more recognition with each passing year, and since many events won't be able to be hel...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00
Episode 9: Black Representation in Media
February is African Heritage Month in Canada! It's a small chunk of time each year dedicated to taking the time to reflect on Black contributions both past and present, and celebrate all manner of Black achievement. African Nova Sco...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:51
Episode 9 Teaser: Black Representation in Media
February is African Heritage Month in Canada! It's a small chunk of time each year dedicated to taking the time to reflect on Black contributions both past and present, and celebrate all manner of Black achievement. African Nova Sco...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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0:53
Episode 8: Musical Theatre in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a topic everyone is weary of hearing about, and even more tired of living through. One thing that has united us all though, is the need to talk about what we're experiencing, and to share knowledge on how we're na...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:16
Episode 8 Teaser: Musical Theatre in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a topic everyone is weary of hearing about, and even more tired of living through. One thing that has united us all though, is the need to talk about what we're experiencing, and to share knowledge on how we're na...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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0:56
Episode 7: Favourite Holiday Memories
To say 2020 has been a tough year would be a massive understatement. We've all faced difficulties big and small, no matter what our situations or privileges are. So for the final episode of Out of Context for this year, Caitlin want...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:23
Episode 7 Teaser: Favourite Holiday Memories
To say 2020 has been a tough year would be a massive understatement. We've all faced difficulties big and small, no matter what our situations or privileges are. So for the final episode of Out of Context for this year, Caitlin want...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01
Episode 6: Decolonizing Queer Canada
In recent years, and especially during the pandemic of 2020, racism and colonization are topics that are being discussed a lot - not just in academic circles or among racialised people, but in the mainstream. Conversations are happening e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:37
Episode 6 Teaser: Decolonizing Queer Canada
In recent years, and especially during the pandemic of 2020, racism and colonization are topics that are being discussed a lot - not just in academic circles or among racialised people, but in the mainstream. Conversations are happening e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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0:56