Outside Issues
Patrick Newman and Audrey Comber

Outside Issues

No. of episodes
24
Latest episode
2026-06-19

Where can you listen?

A Seattle-based social worker and an LA-based creative navigate their personal recoveries from drugs and alcohol, domestic violence and mental disorders amidst encroaching political turmoil and social decay. Hosts Audrey Comber and Patrick Newman attempt to bridge the divide between recovery and world events, recognizing that we live in a society and these dynamics feed each other.

Guests from the world of politics and organizing, psychology and 12-step recovery, disability activism and more will supplement an ongoing conversation between two friends seeking to heal the world as they heal themselves. In a time when the environment, democracy and vulnerable populations are under siege, Outside Issues offers education and solidarity across class and identity lines, advocating for the dignity and value of every person.

Main show theme is “Strangers” by Midnight Prisms
Music and lyrics by Alicia Beck
Music and production by Max Foreman
Mastering by Little Castle Sound
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Logo art by Graffiti Fucks (@graffitifucks on Instagram)

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Outside Issues?

There are 24 episodes avaiable of Outside Issues.

What is Outside Issues about?

We have categorized Outside Issues as:

  • Society & Culture
  • News
  • Personal Journals
  • Politics

Where can you listen to Outside Issues?

Outside Issues is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Outside Issues start?

The first episode of Outside Issues that we have available was released 12 July 2025.

Who creates the podcast Outside Issues?

Outside Issues is produced and created by Patrick Newman and Audrey Comber.