The Advocate Weekly is a podcast that delves deeper into the most impactful stories affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Hosted by Kevin Ortega-Rojas, this show brings you exclusive insights from The Advocate and OUT Magazine's editorial staff, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their groundbreaking journalism.
Each week, The Advocate Weekly features interviews with celebrities, activists, and political leaders who are representing and fighting for the LGBTQ+ community.
Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the latest news, culture, and advocacy efforts shaping our community.
This week country music star Brooke Eden joins The Advocate Weekly pod to talk about her new single 'Giddy Up!' She also talks about coming to terms with her sexuality while being a country artist and the accepting community of country music lovers she grew up around.
This week host Kevin Ortega-Rojas also discusses RFK JR's plan to shut down a crucial resource for LGBTQIA+ youth, the state of social media safety for queer people and a Montana court case victory for trans kids.
To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-RojasSpecial thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
1 May 2025
May 1st, 2025 (with Wes Moore, Sarah McBride and more)
This week on The Advocate Weekly host Kevin Ortega-Rojas is at the LGBTQ+ Victory Funds National Champagne Brunch in Washington DC, he is joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Congresswoman Emily Randall, Iowa State Rep Aime Witchendahl and California’s Attorney General with remarks by Sarah McBride.
During this week’s headlines: Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by anti-lgbtq+ policies and the Kennedy Center, controlled by Trump, cancels WorldPride events.
You can listen to ‘The Advocate Weekly’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and all other podcast platforms.
To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-RojasSpecial thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
24 Apr 2025
April 24th, 2025 (with Johnny Sibillly)
This week on The Advocate Weekly host Kevin Ortega-Rojas is joined by actor and host Johnny Sibilly to talk about the latest season of the hit series ‘HACKS,’ his popular podcast ‘Tres Leches’ and his Logo Series ‘SPILL.’
Kevin also chats with Advocate’s Senior National Reporter, Christopher Wiggins, to discuss the latest LGBTQ+ cases at the US Supreme Court.
This week’s headlines include a win for transgender Americans who sued the Trump administration and a fight for justice in the case of a gay asylum seeker wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
You can listen to ‘The Advocate Weekly’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and all other podcast platforms.
To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui.
Special thanks to our guest Johnny Sibilly.
17 Apr 2025
April 16th, 2025 (with Juani Feliz)
This week we’ll talk about LGBTQ+ celebrations around the world from World Pride’s warning to trans people to Hungary’s ban on Pride events to queer artists at Coachella!
And this week’s special guest is queer Latina actress Juani Feliz, who is stepping into the action-packed world of The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah on CBS.
To read more stories like the ones in this episode, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
And special thanks to our special guest Juani Feliz.
3 Apr 2025
April 2nd, 2025 (with Hope Giselle and Christopher Wiggins)
This week on The Advocate Weekly, Advocate celebrates an honor from the GLAAD Media Awards, Hulu's new show is making gay history, Amber Ruffin claps back at the White House Press Association, a gay immigrant is accidentally deported and Trump's military ban fails--for now.
The Advocate Weekly podcast is available on all podcast platforms.
To read more stories like the ones you heard today, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas (@hereswhykevin)
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
And special thanks to Advocate’s Senior National Reporter Christopher Wiggins and special guest Hope Giselle-Godsey (@hopegiselle)
VOTE for Hope-Giselle's Capitol Hill Protest video which is nominated for a Webby Award under the Best Individual Creators categories
Click here to vote: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaacuyM4hkU6UiNIXe3__BBKx-1FmbpIZ7EyINoHKGazif6_4nN0w7ZTBwA_aem_8EmYaldzhFMotZGSuidQnw#/2025/creators/creator-excellence/best-prank-stunt-or-activation
19 Mar 2025
March 19th, 2025 (with Tracy Gilchrist)
This week on The Advocate Weekly, Kevin breaks down the latest judicial ruling made against Trump amid plans to ban transgender military members, the FDA's crackdown on a popular gay drug, Trump's impact in Europe, a conservative man's change of heart on trans rights and EqualPride's own Tracy Gilchrist joins the show to chat about her viral Wicked interview and how pop stars are meeting this moment
To read more stories like the ones in this podcast, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
12 Mar 2025
March 12th, 2025 (with Christopher Wiggins)
This week on ADVOCATE, Kevin breaks down California Governor Newsom's recent controversy regarding transgender athletes, protests at the Kennedy Center, a feud brewing between Megan McCain and Andy Cohen and celebrate Lady Gaga's longstanding history with the LGBTQ+ community.
Advocate senior national reporter Christopher Wiggins joins to help explain President Trump's ban on transgender military service members.
To read more stories like the ones in this podcast, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
Special thanks to Advocate staff writer Christopher Wiggins and our special guest Dr. Jon Paul
5 Mar 2025
March 5th, 2025 (with Dr. Jon Paul)
This week on ADVOCATE, we discuss the 97th Annual Academy Awards and the notable absence of openly LGBTQ+ winners in the acting categories, Trump's new directive on transgender military service members, and the troubling rollback of transgender civil rights protections in Iowa. Plus, a look at the fascinating history of circuit parties.
Advocate senior national reporter Christopher Wiggins joins the show to talk about a Supreme Court case that could have major implications for LGBTQ+ rights.
Dr. Jon Paul, host of the Black Fat Femme podcast, is Advocate's special guest! They're joining us this week to discuss their new book and the importance of Black queer storytelling.
To read more stories like the ones in this podcast, go to Advocate.com
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support
Special thanks to Advocate staff writer Christopher Wiggins and our special guest Dr. Jon Paul
26 Feb 2025
February 26th, 2025 (with Kit Williamson and James Bland)
This week on The Advocate Weekly, we are joined by Kit Williamson and James Bland, the stars of Revry’s groundbreaking new series Unconventional - streaming for free on Revry (https://retry.tv).
This week we discuss Governors pushing back against President Trump’s latest anti-LGBTQ+ policies (https://www.advocate.com/politics/maine-governor-trump-trans-sports) and Florida’s Attorney General threats to sue Target over its Pride merchandise (https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-attorney-general-sues-target-dei).
We also honor the lives of Tahiry Broom (https://www.advocate.com/crime/transgender-woman-tahiry-broom-killed) and Sam Nordquist (https://www.advocate.com/crime/two-more-arrested-sam-nordquist), two transgender individuals lost to fatal violence, and explore why these cases have yet to be classified as hate crimes.
Later, Advocate staff writer Ryan Adamczeski joins us to discuss a former NFL player turned local activist. (https://www.advocate.com/politics/chris-kluwe-arrest-nfl-maga)
For more stories, visit advocate.com and follow us on Instagram @theadvocatemag
This episode was executive produced by Kevin Ortega-Rojas (https://instagram.com/hereswhykevin)
Special thanks to our associate producers Kayla Gagnet and Alex Cooper and Eric Bui for technical support.
Special thanks to Advocate staff writer Ryan Adamczeski and our special guests Kit Williamson and James Bland.
14 Feb 2025
Introducing THE ADVOCATE WEEKLY
After more than 50 years of reporting LGBTQ+ news, The Advocate is excited to bring you a podcast that goes beyond the headlines, hosted by writer Kevin Ortega-Rojas.
Each week, we'll dive deep into the stories that matter most to our community. From breaking news to cultural milestones, we've got you covered. We're also taking you behind the scenes with the staff at The Advocate and OUT Magazine to go even further.
And I'll be sitting down with celebrities, activists, and political leaders who inspire us and fight for us.
So whether you're looking to stay informed, get inspired, or just feel more connected to our community, The Advocate Weekly is your go-to podcast. Join me every Tuesday as we explore, celebrate, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts!
For more news and updates, go to ADVOCATE.COM
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
25
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
Host of The Advocate Weekly?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
