Frequently asked questions

A weekly podcast amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ changemakers and activists across the United States. Each episode is an honest, humorous and powerful conversation about queer activism, social justice and building real community — the kind of dialogue that goes beyond headlines and into lived experience. There are 69 episodes to browse.

A diverse team of queer activists from across the U.S., each bringing their own expertise, identity and passion for social change to every conversation. Rather than a single voice, the show is built on a chorus — reflecting the full complexity of queer community and activism. You can meet all the co-hosts here.

On all major podcast platforms — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio. New episodes drop weekly, so subscribing is the easiest way to never miss one. Every platform is linked at the bottom of this page, and in the footer of every page here.

A wide range of issues at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and activism — from racial justice and trans rights to reproductive freedom, HIV advocacy, community organizing and beyond. If it matters to queer communities in America, the show is probably talking about it. You can search every episode by name or topic.

Yes. This is a show for people who want more than commentary: every episode is rooted in real stories from queer activists doing on-the-ground work, paired with practical takeaways you can actually use. Whether you're a seasoned organizer or just getting started, there's something here for you.

Most podcasts feature one or two perspectives. This one brings together several co-hosts — each a queer activist in their own right — which makes it genuinely multi-vocal rather than diverse in theory. The tone is thoughtful and warm, with real humour, and the conversations aim for substance over hot takes.

The show was started by Shane Lukas and grew out of A Great Idea, the LGBTQ+-owned brand communications agency he founded. Both come from the same conviction: that sharing people’s stories is how change actually gets made. A Great Idea has long built advocacy-centred work for organizations doing the hard stuff, and Power Beyond Pride carries that further — handing the microphone directly to the organizers, artists and advocates doing it, rather than talking about them. It runs as a community initiative rather than a commercial product, which is why it is free, weekly, and made by activists rather than about them.

Listen, subscribe, and share episodes with people in your network — word of mouth is how independent, community-driven podcasts grow. If you are organizing something yourself, you can also apply to be a guest.

Yes — many episodes feature guests doing transformative work in LGBTQ+ communities across the country. Published authors, healthcare advocates, grassroots organizers and artists, reflecting the breadth and depth of queer activism in America today. If that describes you, come and tell us about it.

Weekly, published on Tuesdays, which makes it easy to build into a routine. Subscribe on your preferred podcast app and each new episode is waiting for you.

If you care about LGBTQ+ rights, social justice and the future of queer community in America, this offers something rare: a show built by activists, for the community, that doesn't talk down to its audience. Hopeful and practical, funny and fierce — the kind of podcast that leaves you more informed and more ready to act.