There are two working writers named Evan Lambert in 2023. I'm the one who has worked as a travel writer, entertainment journalist, corporate copywriter, and full-time comedy writer.
Will You Keep It Together?
A piece on staying sober during the pandemic that was selected for a well-known literary magazine.
Ride a Cable Car Through Colombia’s Chicamocha Canyon
My solo journey to the heart of Colombia's Santander region yielded this pensively reported travel writing piece.
A gringo's guide to 'Drag Race México'
An exuberant, exhaustive guide to the first season of the reality competition 'Drag Race México,' featuring three months of reporting as well as interviews with the judges and cast.
Soapbox: These Everyday Items Trigger Me Now, And I Blame Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
A combination of gaming content and satire from a writer struggling with his own sanity.
What I learned (and didn’t learn) from my dating misadventures in Brazil
A first-person confessional about romance and cultural misunderstanding in Brazil.
The Best Places to Watch the Sunrise Around the World
A project for The Discoverer.
Intro: Whether you’re up early by accident or by design, it’s easy to appreciate a good sunrise. Nothing quite beats that early morning symphony of color, especially if you’re in the right place for the show. Here are some spots on Earth where you can witness a truly unforgettable display.
The 23 most essential storylines of LGBTQ television history
TV has come a long way in the last 45 years.
The ban on trans women in chess is not just transphobia. It’s misogyny.
Political commentary on the latest case of anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
Love and self-reckoning: LGBTQ Americans face culture shock while dating in Brazil
For this piece of literary travel journalism, I interviewed both Brazilians and Americans before and after the recent presidential election; I found a complex tapestry of miscommunication, love, and transformation.
How to live like a queen in Lima, City of Kings
A personalized introduction to the magnificent capital of Peru.
This Bulgarian Choreographer Came Out on National TV. Now, He’s Telling the Full Story.
A mutual interview with Kosta Karakashyan, an award-winning Bulgarian choreographer who has an inspiring backstory and a client list including Rita Ora and Calvin Klein.
An Interview with Joan and Melissa Rivers
My first ever assignment as an intern at Out Magazine -- and as a writer in general -- was to interview none other than Joan Rivers. I've come a long way since this interview; I've never forgotten my roots.
EXCLUSIVE: Melania's Body Double Breaks Her Silence
You may have heard the conspiracy theory about First Lady Melania Trump relying on a body double for many of her public appearances. Well, I managed to secure an exclusive "interview" with Melania Trump’s body double — and identical twin — Melanoma Knauss.
Why I’m totally OK with being alone this Valentine’s Day (Seriously!)
On Valentine's Day, 2020, I wrung out my heart. Again.
‘Glow’ star Betty Gilpin breaks down Hollywood’s over-sexualization of women
An interview with the breakout star of Netflix's hit wrestling dramedy.