Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris

Building a Queer History Archive with Jeffrey Masters

Jeffrey Masters, creator and host of LGBTQ&A, joins Ashlyn to discuss the art of meaningful interviewing, the importance of preserving queer history, and what years of li

Ask Ashlyn Anything

How can we support LGBTQ+ athletes? How is the state of women’s soccer? Is it hard being a mom? How do you know you’ve found “the one”? This week, Ashlyn is answering the

From Cut Athlete to Olympian with Mary Mazzio

Mary Mazzio joins us to share the powerful story behind Mighty Mary and the lessons she’s carried from elite sport into filmmaking and life. From failure and rejection to

Portal to Greatness with Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti has already made a name for herself on the Broadway stage, and now she’s entering the spotlight on a totally new one. Ashlyn talks to the Tony Award winning

Acting as Myself with Anna Camp

Anna Camp is living her most authentic life right now. Last year, she came out as bisexual and in her words, a giant weight was lifted. Now, she sits down with Ashlyn to

Fighting Climate Change From The Ice with Jacquie Pierri

This week on Wide Open, Ashlyn sits down with Olympic hockey player Jackie Pierri to talk about identity, resilience, and life beyond the rink. Jackie opens up about grow

American Compassion with Abigail Thorn

You may know Abigail Thorn as Philosophy Tube on YouTube or as Sharako Lohar on House of the Dragon; she is a British playwright and actress. Today, Ashlyn is inviting he

Beat by a Girl with Sam Gordon

You might know Sam Gordon as that little girl who went viral for outrunning all the boys on her tackle football team. She was just nine years old when her dad posted that

Queer Stories Matter with Carly Usdin

Director, writer, producer, and comic creator Carly Usdin joins the show to talk with Ashlyn about their long career as a storyteller and the importance of making sure qu

The Future of Storytelling with Nicole Wilcox

Roku’s Director of Content, Publicity and Talent Relations Nicole Wilcox joins the show this week to give a peek behind the curtain into how, why, and when certain storie

Breaking Cycles with Aida Rodriguez

Comedian, actress, and now author Aida Rodriguez joins Wide Open this week to depart some of her infinite wisdom on all things motherhood, comedy, and finding the courage

How Climate Change is Affecting the World Cup

Climate change is a fact, not a question. If you’re watching the World Cup this summer, you’ll see players facing record-breaking heat head-on. As a former player, Ashlyn

Taking Up Space with Michelle Buteau

Get ready, because comedian, actor, and writer Michelle Buteau is gracing Wide Open with her loud, boisterous, and infectiously-upbeat self. That larger than-life persona

Taking Our Country Back with Bruce Cohen

Happy Pride month from Wide Open! For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts. Legendary film, television, and theater

Serving with Jordan Lucas

Jordan Lucas went viral for being utterly himself. On CSUN’s men’s volleyball team, he snaps, flicks, waves, and serves more than just volleys on the court. He’s one of t

Fight For Your Truth with Laverne Cox

Happy Pride month from Wide Open! For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts. This week, Ashlyn welcomes Emmy award w

We’re All Weirdos with Sam Pinkleton

Happy Pride month from Wide Open!  For more of your favorite LGBTQ+ content, check out the Outspoken Network from iHeartPodcasts. This week, Ashlyn welcomes Tony winnin

Write What You’re Afraid Of with Amy Chozick

Do you ever feel like you have to split yourself between who you really are and who society tells you to be? Amy Chozick’s thrilling, vulnerable novel, With Friends Like

Can Sombody Tell Me The Truth with Brandon Kyle Goodman

Brandon Kyle Goodman is a writer, producer, and host of his own podcast "Tell Me Something Messy." and today we're talking all about SEX, who's having it and how can we b

For All The People Catching Hell with Selema Masekela

Today Ashlyn is joined by the amazing Selema Masekela. You know him from his time hosting ESPN's X Games for 13 years, but he is also an activist and musician. In this co