Twin Cities Pride Amplified Podcast
1) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 105: Behind the Decision to Cancel Half Way to Pride
Andy, Rina, and Kelsey sit down for a raw conversation about the difficult start to 2026, opening up about the tough decision to cancel Half Way to Pride due to safety concerns. They share an emotiona...Show More
2) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 104: Community Resilience in a Time of Crisis
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto confront the heavy reality of recent violence and federal enforcement actions impacting the Minnesota community. They announce the cancellation of the Halfway t...Show More
3) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 103: Legos, Legislation, and the Fight for Trans Healthcare
Hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto open the 2026 season by discussing the importance of mental health and finding joy in holiday hobbies like Lego building and queer pop culture. They provi...Show More
4) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 102 (Encore): Quatrefoil Library
This episode originally aired April 3, 2025: Andi and Rina visit with Ollin Montes and Karen Hogan from Quatrefoil Library, which has a unique history in the Twin Cities. Its role in the LGBTQ+ commun...Show More
5) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 101: Navigating the Bingo Card of Doom in 2025
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto review a tumultuous 2025, discussing the “bingo card of doom” that included viral fame, severe weather, and navigating anti-trans legislation. They ...Show More
Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 101: Navigating the Bingo Card of Doom in 2025
45:22 | Dec 29th, 2025
6) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 100: Looking Ahead in 2026 with Regional Summits, Bingo Balls, & Hillary Clinton
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto deliver a heartfelt 2025 retrospective, diving into the impact of the Pride Cultural Art Center, the Rainbow Wardrobe’s success, and the massive volunteer...Show More
7) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 99: How We Stretched Every Dollar for the Community in 2025
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, from navigating severe festival weather to distributing thousands of pounds of food. They break down the year...Show More
8) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 98: Turkey Trots, Guide Dogs, and the Evolution of Pride
Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto kick things off with a hilarious “guide dog” mishap and a chaotic turkey trot story before pivoting to a thoughtful discussion on the evolution of P...Show More
9) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 97: Can You See Yourself in This Space?
Hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto discuss the “wild” political climate, from the Supreme Court’s recent marriage equality decision to divisive online tactics. Andi shares...Show More
10) Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 96: The Reality of Being Trans
Join hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto for a powerful discussion on Trans Day of Remembrance and the violence facing the trans community. Andi shares a raw, personal story about the harass...Show More