J. Bryan Lowder
J. Bryan Lowder J. Bryan Lowder

J. Bryan Lowder is a Slate associate editor and the editor of Outward. He covers life, culture, and LGBTQ issues.

Culture Gabfest
Dec. 11 2015 3:32 PMThe “I Prefer They” Bonus SegmentThe Culture Gabfest discuss why some major news outlets have started using gender-neutral pronouns and titles. J. Bryan Lowder, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner
TV Club Podcast
Oct. 2 2015 4:29 PMThe Empire Podcast: The Second Season Is HereHear Slate’s complete commentary on the newest Empire episodes.Aisha Harris, J. Bryan Lowder, Willa Paskin, June Thomas, and Katy Waldman
Behind the Scenes
July 10 2015 9:25 AMThe Great J-School DebateFour Slate-sters (and journalism school grads) dish on the pros and cons of going to journalism school.Chris Kirk, Dee Lockett, Chad Lorenz, and J. Bryan Lowder
History
May 12 2015 11:49 AM“I Realized It Was Dishonest Not to Include Myself”How do you tell the story of gayness? J. Bryan Lowder and his editor John Swansburg discuss.J. Bryan Lowder and John Swansburg
History
May 11 2015 2:13 PMBut What About the Lesbians?Outward editors J. Bryan Lowder and June Thomas talk about the female perspective on gayness, gay men and lesbian culture, code-switching, and more.J. Bryan Lowder and June Thomas
Lexicon Valley
Feb. 9 2015 8:12 AMHow Should Slate Write About Bruce Jenner?  Outward editor Bryan Lowder shares a memo on writing about transgender issues. J. Bryan Lowder
TV Club
Jan. 15 2015 4:14 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 12The “Show Stoppers” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Dec. 18 2014 3:33 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 10The “Orphans” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Dec. 4 2014 7:03 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 8The “Blood Bath” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Nov. 13 2014 6:11 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 6The “Bullseye” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Jeffrey Bloomer
TV Club
Nov. 6 2014 5:59 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 5The “Pink Cupcakes” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Oct. 24 2014 10:20 AMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 3 The “Edward Mordrake (Part 1)” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Oct. 8 2014 11:55 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 1The “Monsters Among Us” editionJ. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
Slate Plus Video
Aug. 28 2014 10:59 AM“Now That I’ve Thoroughly Embarrassed Myself”Outtakes from the Ask a Homo series and reflections on Outward’s first birthday.J. Bryan Lowder and June Thomas
Slate Plus
May 29 2014 9:24 AM“It’s Fun to Play Tour Guide”The ’mos behind Slate’s new “Ask a Homo” videos.J. Bryan Lowder and June Thomas
TV Club Podcast
Oct. 15 2015 6:33 PMThe Empire Podcast, Episode 4Slate’s TV Club discusses FBI raids, traitorous family ties, Black Lives Matter, season recaps, and more. Aisha Harris and J. Bryan Lowder
Slate Plus
July 27 2015 10:30 AMWhat Will Happen After Marriage Equality?And more from Slate’s Outward live event in New York.J. Bryan Lowder, Mark Joseph Stern, and June Thomas
Culturebox
July 3 2015 10:14 AMWhat Happened at Slate This Week?Outward writer Bryan Lowder on his very happy week.J. Bryan Lowder
History
May 11 2015 2:15 PMSlate Voice: “What Was Gay?”Listen to Slate’s J. Bryan Lowder read his story on the history and future of gayness.J. Bryan Lowder
Slate Plus
March 10 2015 6:05 PMSlate’s Outward Blog Talks to Lea DeLariaA podcast recap of our Feb. 3 live show in NYC.J. Bryan Lowder, June Thomas, and Mark Joseph Stern
TV Club
Jan. 22 2015 4:09 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 13The “Curtain Call” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Jan. 8 2015 4:34 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 11The “Magical Thinking” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Dec. 11 2014 2:38 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 9The “Tupperware Party Massacre” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Nov. 20 2014 5:29 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 7The “Test of Strength” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
Slate Archives
Nov. 11 2014 12:25 PMSlate Voice: “Stop Dressing Like a Slob When You’re Traveling”J. Bryan Lowder defends looking nice on a flight or train.J. Bryan Lowder
TV Club
Oct. 30 2014 7:27 PMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 4The “Edward Mordrake (Part 2)” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
TV Club
Oct. 16 2014 1:54 AMThe American Horror Story: Freak Show Podcast, Episode 2The “Massacres and Matinees” edition.J. Bryan Lowder and Willa Paskin
Slate Picks
Sept. 30 2014 11:42 AMListen to Our September Music RoundupHot tracks from a cooler month, exclusively for Slate Plus members.Aisha Harris, Miriam Krule, Dee Lockett, J. Bryan Lowder, Ben Mathis-Lilley, and Forrest Wickman
Slate Picks
July 11 2014 10:40 AMWhat Happened at Slate This Week?Assistant editor J. Bryan Lowder dishes on his favorite reads.J. Bryan Lowder