Coming out can be both thrilling and exhilarating… but also kind of dangerous.

There’s something about that first rush of freedom that makes you feel invincible—like you can throw yourself into any and every experience, consequences be damned.

Which brings us to this week’s guest—Brad Shreve. Now, you might already know Brad as an author and the host of multiple podcasts, including Going Hollywood, Queer We Are, and Queer Writers of Crime.

He finally came out to himself in his 30s, when he was working in the travel industry, newly single, that he dove headfirst into queer life—taking in everything, the good and the bad. And, it was at Faultline, a bar in Los Angeles , where he first felt seen.

Content warning: this episode touches on drug use, suicidal thoughts, and domestic violence. If you’re not in the right headspace to listen, please take care of yourself and come back when you’re ready.

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'I Was With My People' - with Brad Shreve 53:24 Share

Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ Parties

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'I Was With My People' - with Brad Shreve