Feast of Fools Wins the 2008 People’s Choice “Best GLBT” podcast.

Nov 9, 2008 · 57775 views

Marc Felion (left) and Fausto Fernós (right) from the Feast of Fools podcastCHICAGO, IL – We’re thrilled to announce that Feast of Fools won the 2008 People’s Choice Podcast Award for “Best GLBT” podcast.

This is the the third year in a row the daily talk show hosted by Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion won in the “Best GLBT” podcast category in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards.

Host Fausto Fernós says: “In an election year full of highs and lows for the GLBT community, we’re thrilled to be part of a sweeping change in how New Media is affecting the cultural and political landscape of the nation, and also the world.

Audience at a taping of the live podcast at the Akbar in Los AngelesCo-host Marc Felion says “This award is a tribute to everyone at Feast of Fools, including every guest on the show, the faithful listeners that have supported us and our sponsors who understand the value our message of inclusivity. We thank you because we couldn’t have done it with out you!”

The People’s Choice Podcast Awards are an annual set of awards given to the best podcasts as voted by the general public. Run by Podcast Connect Inc., the Podcast Awards had over 350,000 people vote for their nominated podcasts in 2006, with nearly 1000 people attending awards ceremony.

Fausto Fernós and his partner Marc Felion spearheaded the podcasting revolution in February 2005 with their daily comedy talk show, the Feast of Fools. As the first gay couple in history to produce a podcast the show’s irreverent look at extraordinary news, interviews and cultural trends defined the podcast talk show genre and continues to rank on top of the charts as one of the most popular programs available online.

Feast of Fools is available for free through the iTunes Music store: http://tinyurl.com/feastoffools or through the website, www.feastoffun.com.

    Comments

  1. Katers says:

    Congrats guys! Now, lets see if you guys win the big one! :D

  2. Henry says:

    Awesome.. You guys deserve it, you are the best. much love..

  3. Michael says:

    Congratulations. No one deserves it more than you do!

  4. Robert says:

    Congratulations, honeys, no one deserves it more. I listen to you guys everday and you guys never fail to make me laugh and lift my spirits.

  5. Mark says:

    Congrats! You deserve the big prize too! I hope you win more than some Grammar Girl books.

  6. shane says:

    YEAH Threepeat!!!

  7. Donnie Dee says:

    input your comment here…

  8. Donnie Dee says:

    doh, I’m not even stoned yet…sorry about that last post….

    Congrats on winning the best GLBT award and good luck on Top prize, People’s Choice award.

  9. corey says:

    Congrats Fausto, Marc and everyone else on a job well done!!!

  10. Charles33 says:

    Love this show and voted every day! Congratulations to Fausto and Marc- you guys are an inspiration to all.

  11. Kieran says:

    Isn’t if fun to be awarded and rewarded for your fabulous intercourse? So feel free to lampoon and lambaste any one you like. So come on, turn the tables and let Tracey put you two on the hot seat and interview you into submission.

  12. spicypisces says:

    OMG congratulations you guys!!!!!! You so so so so so deserve it! Thank you for brightening our lives! So glad I was able to do my part and vote for yall! BIG love from Texas!

  13. I am so proud of you guys winning this award. About as proud as I was to watch the news live as they announced we had elected our first African American president. I was really hoping you guys would win the people’s choice award too, but it’s such a huge honor just to be nomiated out of all the other podcast out there. Much love to you from Oklahoma.

  14. Marc Felion says:

    The winner of the top prize won’t be announced until the beginning of December.

  15. Katers says:

    Wow. December? Laaaaame.

  16. Thanks to everyone who voted for the podcast- this award is for you.

  17. Mark Wilson says:

    Congrats sweetie mwa mwa – hehe.
    Well done 3 in a row.

  18. Nick says:

    Well done guys!!!!

    No one deserved it more

    xx

  19. Thanks Michael- I think those panda bear videos put us over the edge!

  20. Linda Bauer says:

    Great job. I voted at work and home each day.

  21. DavidMcD says:

    You guys deserve this award. Congratulations! Thanks for all that you do.

  22. jimberly says:

    Well deserved! MWAH MWAH MWAH

  23. Christian83 says:

    Yeah! You really deserve it! I hope you won the top prize as well.

  24. Jimmy says:

    Congratulations!!!

  25. A_licks says:

    Congratulations to The FoF for winning Best GLBT Podcast three years running! Like many other devoted fans who have the pleasure of listening to Fausto and Marc five days a week, I voted everyday (sometimes twice from school). As a listener, I salute The Feast of Fools for bringing to our ears such a high quality podcast.

    Now let’s grab the big one… People’s Choice award.

  26. Jolisa says:

    Yaaaaaaay!

  27. R.J. says:

    I’ve been listening to your podcast for only about 2 months now, and I gotta say – you deserve this award!!! I voted (almost) every day for you guys in both catagories. After checking out your competition (really, what competition?), I knew I was voting for the right show. I appreciate all the hard work and effort that you two put into your shows, and it has paid off for Feast of Fools once again. Congrats guys! It really is well deserved!

  28. Jon-paul says:

    Congratulations, Marc and Fausto! You certainly deserve it! I still believe you have the best podcast on the Internet!

  29. Drew says:

    Congratulations!!!!! You guys deserve it! FOF is #1

  30. Superboy says:

    I voted every day, and I got all my friends to start listening to the show- FOF ROCKS! FOF 4 EVER AND EVER AND EVER

  31. Dillon says:

    Congratulations guys! you are the best. Hope you win the People’s Choice awards too

  32. DantheMan says:

    Congratualtions guys! I love that out of all the categories, you also managed to get a nomination for the top prize in the awards. How many GLBT podcasts can claim that? None!

  33. Congratulations! Well deserved! Wished you got the “People’s Choice” as well.

  34. Marc Felion says:

    Thanks Randall! The top prize is still up for grabs! Are we seeing you at the Live Podcast Forum on Tuesday or at the Rally on Saturday?

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