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FOF #1805 – The Purrrfect Legacy of Eartha Kitt

FOF #1805 – The Purrrfect Legacy of Eartha Kitt

The late great Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her role as the iconic Catwoman on TV’s Batman as well as for her provocative songs. Eartha took her show all over the world, and along for the ride, was her daughter Kitt, who Eartha took everywhere.

Joining us today is Kitt Shapiro, who is now dedicating her life to preserving her mother’s legacy with the lifestyle brand Simply Eartha.

Posted in: Actors, Interviews, Musicians, Podcast 14 days ago 8
FOF #1797 – Not All Boos are Applause From Ghosts

FOF #1797 – Not All Boos are Applause From Ghosts

An angry mob has formed online to condemn Amy and Samy Bouzaglatell over their bistro Amy’s Baking Company, which was recently featured on the reality TV show Kitchen Nightmares.

Today the adorable comedian Meredith Kachel joins us to talk about negative criticism, why it’s easier for everyone to dish it than to take it, how to give someone negative feedback so they’ll listen and how to grow as a person when you feel you’re being attacked.

Posted in: Podcast 29 days ago 5
FOF #1798 – Star Trek: Into Dorkness

FOF #1798 – Star Trek: Into Dorkness

Where no man has gone before? I don’t think so!

As much as we love Star Trek: Into Darkness, the new movie doesn’t explore any new territory, instead it smugly takes us where the series has gone before with lots of winking nods to classic moments.

Today, comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at the new Star Trek film “Into Darkness.”

Posted in: Podcast 28 days ago 12
FOF #1800 – Charles Busch is a Strong Powerful Woman

FOF #1800 – Charles Busch is a Strong Powerful Woman

Charles Busch made a career playing vampy dames in plays he wrote and produced: Die, Mommie, Die!, The Lady in Question and his first and probably best known work, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.

Today we chat with the legendary Charles Busch about his fabulous life as a Broadway drag queen, and his thoughts on drag finally going mainstream with RuPaul’s Drag Race.

FOF #1799 – Boy Scouts & Leathermen

FOF #1799 – Boy Scouts & Leathermen

The Boy Scouts earned a badge of mediocrity over their announcement to end to their ban on gay troops, while keeping a ban on gay leaders. Meanwhile here in Chicago, the International Mr. Leather Pageant attracted lots of kinky folks sporting sashes reminiscent of the Boy Scouts.

Joining us today is former Boy Scout Chris Doucette who grew up to earn a merit badge in hilariousnes.

Posted in: Comedians, Interviews, Podcast 22 days ago 2
FOF #1807 – Tomboy Ahoy!

FOF #1807 – Tomboy Ahoy!

As a little tomboy, comedian Brianna Baker felt pressure to use the boy’s bathroom in order to avoid people’s outrage. Her over the top grandmother Phyllis even offered her $200 to dress up like a lady. Ironically, this little girl that passed for boy grew up to be a tall gorgeous woman.

Today we’re chatting with Brianna Baker, one of Chicago’s rising comics. Her one woman show “Bede” that recounts her life as a biracial tombow growing up in a small town has gotten a lot of critical acclaim.

Posted in: Comedians, Interviews, Podcast 12 days ago 1
FOF #1803 – Gay Bears Stir Up the Honey Pot

FOF #1803 – Gay Bears Stir Up the Honey Pot

When it comes to being a sex symbol, the concept of a gay bear or even gay bros is pretty new. We’re not talking about grizzlies hunting for honey in the woods, are we?

Today Jamie Williamson, Activity Director for the Great Lakes Bears joins us to take a look at gay bears and gay bros- men’s groups that have popped up in the last couple of decades in response to mainstream gay culture and sex.

Posted in: Podcast 16 days ago 6
VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo Strips Down and Gets Measured

VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo Strips Down and Gets Measured

The very sexy Real Madrid soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo strips down and gets measured for a wax figure that will be unveiled at Madrid Wax Museum next fall. What I wouldn’t give to be those…

Posted in: Sports 17 days ago 0
FOF #1801 – Men of Steel

FOF #1801 – Men of Steel

This summer millions of people will flock to movie theaters to catch Man of Steel, the latest reboot of the Superman franchise. For over 75 years, Superman has had so many different adventures in so many different forms of media that it’s come to the point of being ridiculous.

Joining us today is comedian and comic book fan Brian Sweeney to take a look at why it’s so hard to make Superman movies exciting, and yet why we’re still irresistibly attracted to the man of steel.

Posted in: Podcast 20 days ago 1
FOF #1804 – Dance Ten, Looks Three

FOF #1804 – Dance Ten, Looks Three

Michael Douglas said in an interview that he didn’t think his throat cancer was the result of years of drinking and smoking, but from eating out! Not at restaurants, but at the Y.

Today Brian Sweeney joins us to talk about chest, derrieres and HPV. Does oral sex really put you at risk for cancer?

Posted in: Podcast 15 days ago 1