CO OutSpoken

Colorado OUtSpoken returns on December 20 in Prime Time

2009-12-08T11:28:00.000-08:00

Colorado OUtSpoken returns on December 20 in Prime Time at 9 PM!!!

A New Name OUTSpoken, and some new team members.

After 19 years and a few format changes, Colorado OutSpoken is evolving again. Changing our name to "OUTSpoken" reflects a new, broader focus for the program. LGBT communities are more interconnected than ever. What happens in Massachusetts, impacts the community in Iowa, and California has an affect in Colorado. Issues like marriage equality, employment, safety, and health-care ripple from all corners of the country, and this broader scope allows us to acknowledge that in our coverage.

Our guests and contributors will continue to highlight Colorado voices, and now we can easily include those perspectives outside of Colorado in ways the viewers can't get anywhere else.

OUTSpoken begins this next step as a series of prime time specials, which allows us time to respond to the interests, ideas, and needs of the audience. This time slot demonstrates the ongoing commitment KBDI has for LGBT community voices, and is a rare step for a mainstream media outlet.

Our team retains members who have been involved from the beginning, while adding strong new voices. Nita Mosby Henry, Founder and Director of The Kaleidoscope Project, will provide regular commentary. Drew Wilson, of milehighgayguy.com, promises to bring features and interviews, and Matt Kailey, managing editor of Out Front Colorado will be part of regular panel discussions.

i hope the viewers see OUTSpoken as their broadcast, and help us create the program they want. Tune in, write in, and jump in with us.

New Broadcast time for September

2008-09-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

We have completed the work on the Special edition of Colorado OutSpoken, the DNC Wrap up. This will be a look at the Democratic National Convention that you can not get anywhere else. The COS Team is excited to bring the LGBT perspective of this historic event to our viewers. This Sunday, September 28, we will air one hour later at 11 PM due to the PBS- KBDI auction. Please mark your calendars, and adjust your DVRS so you wont miss it!

5:30 pm Antiques Roadshow
Mobile, Alabama, Part 1
6:30 pm KBDI- Channel 12 Entertainment Auction
11:00 pm Colorado Outspoken
12:00 am City Club Of Denver

Tonight on Colorado OutSpoken

2008-07-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

Tonight on Colorado OutSpoken, we'll be finishing up our conversation with Donna Rose, and we'll be going to the True Colors Concert at Red Rocks.

Eden Lane talks with Joan Fitz-Gerald, one of three Democratic candidate for Colorado's important Second Congressional District.

And we have a look at Colorado Gay Rodeo, the Colorado Gay Photographer's Guild, and the upcoming AIDS Walk and Run.

Of course, we have the news and a great new movie that you can go see for free!

It's all on Colorado OutSpoken -- tonight -- at 10:00 PM on KBDI Channel 12. See you then!

PRIDE month show

2008-06-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

PRIDE is a big event and our cameras will be there. Look for us, say hello, and then watch the episode to see yourself and everything you missed.

I am also proud to say that I begin my series on LGBT VOTE 08 with an interview with Jared Polis. He is one of three progressive candidates for US Congress in CD 2.

I also had a chance to sit down the the PRIDE Parade Grand Marshal before the parade... Donna Rose.

Outtakes

2008-06-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some outtakes from my interview with Margaret Cho on last month's Colorado OutSpoken.

Cho on Transgender Politics - Here she discusses Homophobia specifically targeted toward transgender teens

Cho on True Colors and the HRC - Margaret talks about the wonderful Cyndi Lauper, the True Colors tour and the HRC.

Cho on Joshua Klipp - Margaret recounts the fun she had working with R&B Singer/Dancer Joshua Klipp

Thanks to Tom and Stephen for working on this with me...

In case you missed it, or are outside the broadcast area, you can see the entire episode here.

Coming Up in April on Colorado OutSpoken

2008-04-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

The April edition of Colorado OutSpoken will air on Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 PM on KBDI Channel 12.

In this show, we have Part 2 of our fascinating discussion about transgender youth coming out. Michelle Benzor-Marquez, the mother of a 15-year old male-to-female transgender child, and Dr. Elizabeth Bethea, a Boulder psychologist specializing in trans issues, are our guests. Fawn Oates leads the discussion.

The 7th Annual "Bear to Make a Difference" gala dinner and celebrity Teddy Bear auction, which is hosted by The Matthew Shepard Foundation, was just held in Denver. Our crews were there for the main event -- and also for "Comedy Night", a pre-party held at Hamburger Mary's. Eden Lane attended the party, and talked with comedian and television star Alec Mapa.

Tom Biddle sits in this month for Rick Miller to bring us the news. We have stories on potential trouble for the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act and for a federal hate crimes bill, how equal marriage affects the bottom-line of many businesses, the Pentagon's efforts to rewrite history in the case of a fallen US gay soldier, and much more.

And, of course, Professor Fawn is back with great advice on sex and relationships. This month, Professor Fawn answers questions about jumping back into the dating game too soon, exceptionally large sex organs, and transgender people letting it all hang out.

There's also a great movie -- the second production of the guy who brought us "Super Size Me". This one is called "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden". We have ten pairs of tickets to give away!

It's all brought to you by your host, Stephen Montez. You don't want to miss all this great stuff, do you?? Of course not! See you on Sunday!

Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 PM on KBDI Channel 12

Bear to Make a Difference

2008-03-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

Last night's Matthew Sheppard's Bear to Make a Difference fundraiser was a success and so much fun. Check out my pics with Alec Mapa, Judy Shepard and John Amaechi. See the full story on Colorado OutSpoken.

Coming up in March on Colorado OutSpoken!

2008-03-24T07:27:00.000-07:00

We're back! Our end-of-February show was preempted by special programming on KBDI (how can anything be more SPECIAL than Colorado OutSpoken???), but we're back on our regular schedule for March.

The next show is on Sunday, March 30 at 10:00 PM on KBDI Channel 12.

We have Part One of an insightful discussion about issues facing young people wrestling with gender identity. Our guests are a Boulder psychotherapist (Dr. Elizabeth Bethea) who specializes in this area and a mom (Michelle Benzor-Marquez) of a 15-year old girl who feels trapped in a boy's body. Fawn Oates leads the discussion, with Part Two coming up next month.

Miss Eden Lane takes us to the 'burbs to visit Ballet Nouveau Colorado, a ballet troupe that deserves some serious attention. BNC Executive Director Lissy Garrison and Artistic Director Garrett Ammon are in the studio to talk about the troupe, some recent productions, and the on-going "21st Century Choreography Competition" -- along with video of three of the contestants.

Rick Miller is on hand to give us the news of the local and world-wide community. Oklahoma Representative Sally Kern defends her homophobic remarks, the US pledges more support to the fight against AIDS, a gay Iranian man gets another chance at saving his life, and the GLAAD Awards honor some special people and organizations.

Professor Fawn offers up some advice and counsel to some folks with questions about sex and relationships and, as always, encourages us to "have fun and play safe".

Our good friends at Landmark Theatres have given us 10 pairs of tickets for some of our lucky viewers to go see a great new movie by gay writer and director Gus van Sant. It has skateboards, trains, shower scenes, and murder -- what more could you want?? We have a preview of the movie and, of course, the secret code word that lets you enter the free ticket drawing on our website at ColoradoOutSpoken.org.

Host Stephen Montez brings it all to you. So plan on staying up late next Sunday (or figure out how to program that Tivo or VCR!) and watch the March edition of Colorado OutSpoken.

Sunday, March 30 at 10:00 PM on KBDI Channel 12.

See you then!

Join me at the Bear to Make a Difference event.

2008-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

In observance of the 10 years since the death of Matthew Shepard, the Matthew Shepard Foundation has announced plans to launch an aggressive anti-hate campaign aimed at engaging the general public in the mission to"Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion and Acceptance." Judy Shepard will unveil the new campaign during the 7th Annual Bear to Make a Difference Gala Dinner and Celebrity Teddy Bear Auction, which will take place on Saturday, March 29th beginning at 5:30 pm at Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence St in Denver.

This is my 6th year covering this important and moving event. Come by and say hello.
Also, Eden Lane and Tom Biddle will be at Club M at Hamburger Mary's 700 E. 17th March 28th at 9pm. Doors open at 8pm Ave doing a interview with Alex Mapa, from Ugly Betty, TransAmerican Love Story and Desperate Housewives who is this years entertainment at Bear to Make a Difference.

I'll have last years coverage of Bear to Make a Difference that included a interview with Alex Mapa as well as other interviews I have done for Colorado OutSpoken posted soon on Myspace.com/Stephenmtz under videos. Check them out.

hey guys

2008-03-22T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, thanks for making me look so good on camera. :)

Special Segment for March 30 show

2008-03-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

We just completed taping for the March 30th show. This was the first time I stayed for the entire night's work. What a great team!

I am very excited about the segment I moderated. The guests were from Ballet Nouveau Colorado.

This exciting, young, and yes, sexy company is having a major season! Make sure to catch the show on PBS - KBDI channel 12 at 10 PM Sunday March 30th to get a sneak peek of the next event. There will be time to get a ticket so you can see it all in person too!

experience the evolution.

New connection

2008-03-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Colorado OutSpoken's new Blog. This is the newest way for the staff of our show to make a connection with you...our viewer.

Posts will be made by more than just the on-air staff, every person who works on our show will be able to write about what it takes to create the show.

We hope you will also contribute to the conversation. Post your comments, questions, and even segment ideas for future shows!