OutCast is a public affairs radio program by, for and about the LGBT Community of Austin, Texas and its allies. OutCast airs every Tuesday, from 6-7 pm on KOOP 91.7 FM and streams live at http://www.koop.org/.

OutCast is hosted by Heath Riddles, with co-host JJ Lara.

OutCast features Austin's most intriguing people and issues...the queer culture that makes Austin unique. Listen for interviews, news and events of interest to the LGBT Community and our allies.


The mission of OutCast:
* Provide a community-building resource for LGBT Austin through a weekly forum for the exchange of information and ideas
* Provide diverse audiences with multiple perspectives on issues affecting the LGBT Community
* Foster understanding and enhance relationships within the LGBT Community
* Illuminate the richness of LGBT cultural and artistic expression, particularly in Austin

Email comments, questions, calendar entries, show ideas, press releases and booking requests to OutCastAustin@gmail.com Also, check out the OutCastAustinOnKoop Yahoo group.

Tune in and Keep Austin Queer!


Heath Riddles (host), J.J. Lara (co-host),

Stephen Rice (news)


OutCast Archive - June 30, 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tonight on OutCast:

Playwright Allan Baker, author of Last and Always,
Rebecca Havemeyer shares tips on beating the Texas heat.

Plus Co-host Jj Lara and Stephen Rice at the News Desk.

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OutCast Archive - June 23, 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tonight on OutCast:

James L. Haley, author of Passionate Nation
Bob Hemby, organizer of Stonewall 40 Austin

Plus Co-host Jj Lara and Stephen Rice at the News Desk.

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OutCast Archive - June 16, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Tonight on OutCast:

Lisa Scheps (Transgender Education Network of Texas)
Corinne Reczek (Doctoral candidate, Dept. of Sociology, UT-Austin)
Riely Francis (Honolulu Symphony Orchestra)
John Riddles (The original "Big Daddy" - Heath's dad)

Plus Co-host Jj Lara and Stephen Rice at the News Desk.

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OutCast Archive - June 9, 2009

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Tonight on OutCast:

Randall Ellis (Legacy Community Health Services)
Joe Reynolds & Mark Pickell (Capital T Theatre's "Killer Joe" at Hyde Park Theatre)
EvaLe Adams (Equality Texas' Pride Women's Dance & Men's Dance)

Plus Co-host Jj Lara, Stephen Rice at the News Desk, and Rebecca Havemeyer with Society News.

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OutCast Archive - June 2, 2009

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Tonight on OutCast:

Guest Host: Lisa Scheps
Kitty Murray (Foodies)
Ken Stein & Brooklyn Barbier (Paramount Theatre)
Ceci Gratias & Jimmy Flannigan (AGLCC/Austin Pride)
Chuck Smith (Equality Texas)

Plus Co-host Jj Lara, and Stephen Rice at the News Desk.

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