OUT Like a Light with John Scott

The Tadpole, The Frog, and The Stars

In this gentle and affirming episode of OUT Like a Light, we invite you to drift into sleep wrapped in softness, safety, and starlight. Hosted by John Scott, this queer bedtime podcast offers a peaceful sanctuary for LGBTQ+ listeners—and anyone longing to be held in love and calm as they fall asleep.
Tonight's episode features a dreamy meditation called “Floating in Space,” where you’ll drift weightlessly through the cosmos, free from the pull of the day and embraced by the hush of the stars. As you float, you'll be reminded that you are enough, just as you are—stardust and softness, mystery and light.
Following the meditation is our bedtime story, “The Tadpole, The Frog, and the Stars.” In it, you’ll meet a quiet frog who grows from a tiny tadpole into something beautifully unexpected. This frog, who doesn't quite fit into traditional ideas of gender or form, lives in harmony with the rhythms of nature—embracing transformation, fluidity, and belonging. Guided by an omniscient narrator and free of dialogue, the story mirrors the quiet majesty of real-life frogs who, in rare and natural cases, can change their biological sex—a reminder that nature itself embraces complexity, fluidity, and nonconformity.
This episode is soft, slow, and entirely free of ads. Just warmth, queerness, and care. It’s perfect for winding down, curling up, and remembering that you are never alone—not in your wonder, not in your becoming.
Let yourself rest. You are safe here.
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Soft Armor: The Secret of the Water Bear

OUT Like a Light – S01E05: Soft ArmorThe Quiet Strength of a Water Bear
Tonight’s episode is a soft celebration of resilience—the kind that doesn’t shout, but endures. After a grounding body scan meditation, you’ll meet a microscopic creature known as a tardigrade, or water bear. They’re tiny, squishy, and surprisingly indestructible. In this dreamy, voice-only story with no dialogue, we follow one water bear’s gentle journey through cycles of stillness, survival, and self-trust.
Told by an omniscient narrator with deep love and care, this episode invites you to see resilience not as toughness, but as softness that endures. This is for anyone who’s had to pause, who’s had to shrink into safety, and who needs to be reminded: you are enough in all your forms.
Thank you for listening, for resting, and for sharing this space with us. If you know someone who could use a bedtime story like this, share it with love.
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Pip and the Wise Old Toad

In this episode of OUT Like a Light, settle into a warm, safe space as we explore the quiet wisdom of the night. After a calming meditation on feeling safe, you'll follow the journey of Pip, a gentle possum who longs to understand where they truly belong. Through the guidance of a wise old toad, Pip discovers that self-love is the key to feeling at home in the world. Let this soothing tale wrap around you like a comforting embrace, reminding you that you are enough—just as you are. Sweet dreams.

Where the River Meets the Pines: The Bear and the Otter’s Tale

Before we begin our story, we’ll take a quiet moment together to practice a gentle relaxation technique, focusing on gratitude. With a few slow breaths, we’ll reflect on the small, steady things that bring us warmth and comfort—helping to soften the day’s edges and ease us into rest.
Then, deep in the heart of the forest, where the river winds through towering pines, a gentle bear and a playful otter find solace in each other’s company. The bear, steady and strong, enjoys the quiet rhythms of the woods, while the otter, full of laughter and light, dances through the water without a care. Though they are different in many ways, their bond grows through the seasons—built on trust, patience, and the simple joy of being together.
This is a story of love in its purest form: the kind that asks for nothing but presence, the kind that holds you as you are. Let this tender tale of friendship and devotion lull you into a place of peace, where love is as constant as the river and as enduring as the pines.

The Cat Who Kept The Stars

Drift into sleep with a warm, fatherly voice guiding you into a world of comfort and rest. In this episode, let yourself be wrapped in gentle storytelling, thoughtful affirmations, and the kind of unconditional love every queer heart deserves.
Tonight, there's a special treat for cat lovers—so snuggle in, close your eyes, and let the soothing sounds carry you to sleep. You are loved, you are safe, and you are exactly as you should be.
Sweet dreams. 🌙💜

The Lighthouse Keeper's Promise

On a quiet, wind-swept shore, a lighthouse keeper honors his promise—to guide the lost, stand firm against storms, and keep the night from feeling too vast. But tonight, an unexpected yet welcomed guest arrives, seeking warmth and rest. In the beacon's glow, comfort is shared, and loneliness fades. Let the steady waves and soft light lead you to sleep. 🌙 You are safe. You are seen. You are loved.