Bridge The Atlantic

Michael McCarron, founder of Punk Out joins us on Bridge The Atlantic this week. Punk Out is a non-profit organization that wants to create a movement of acceptance in the alternative music scene. Punk Out works to start conversations, make LGBTQ+ community members and their issues more visible, remove the taboo within the alternative music community, and increase overall acceptance of everyone. We’re looking forward to diving into some of the issues faced by the community, and how Punk Out, musicians and music fans can make a positive change. Highlights: - Ross is called out for his misuse of the word “good” rather than “well” by grammar-sticklers, Marcio, and former school teacher Michael - Michael tells us why he started Punk Out and why it’s important that an organisation like it exists in the alt music scene - Michael talks about the importance of musicians as role models, especially within the alt music scene - Ross will give Michael a geography lesson, Michael will give Ross an English lesson, and we’ll all be even - We hear about some of Punk Out’s highlights over the past couple of years - “We don’t want words to get in the way of progress” - Michael McCarron, 2015 - Punk Out want to showcase a wide array or perspectives, as they believe that’s where progress can be made - Michael loves to see his favourite artists talk about things they don’t often talk about - Punk Out wants to drive conversation and encourage REAL change on the ground - Michael tells us about an…interesting incentive he heard about, encouraging people to vote - Punk Out wants to build a network within the alternative music community, providing a safe space for musicians to come out - There are others out there who are going through what you are, and you have to put yourself first - Michael shares some alarming statistics about LGBTQ+ homelessness - Music is the best vessel to deliver a message - Michael shares the three Is that Punk Out stand by: Identity, Inspiration and Inclusion - Marcio sets a challenge to our listeners: find his old LiveJournal, and win a CD - We all love PVRIS - Michael gives Marcio some fashion advice Recommendations: - The Outs (Web Series) - Twister (Movie) - Jurassic Park (Movie) - Years and Years (Music) Guest links: - Website: http://punkout.org - Twitter: @punkoutlgbt - Facebook: /punkoutlgbt - Instagram: @punkoutlgbt Sponsors: - Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE) - Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com) - Buck Naked Soap Company (http://www.bucknakedsoapcompany.com/) - Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)