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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 #1769 – Screamin’ Rachael, Queen of House

FOF #1769 – Screamin’ Rachael, Queen of House

Since the origins of house music in Chicago in the early 80s, Screaming Rachael Cain has been its most vocal champion. And throughout the 90s, Rachael was a big part of the famed Club Kid scene in New York City, where many gay icons got their start.

Today Screamin’ Rachael joins us along with her protogé Jorge Cruz to take a look at the legacy of house music and her remarkable life.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Interviews, Music, Musicians, Podcast 3 months ago 3
FOF #1755 – The Amazing Legend of Armen Ra

FOF #1755 – The Amazing Legend of Armen Ra

One of the more fascinating aspects on Sharon Needles’ debut album PG-13 is her collaboration with theremin player Armen Ra.

Listen as we talk with Armen Ra from his home in Hollywood about his incredible life, his deep friendship with Amanda Lepore, the death of the New York City nightclub scene in the mid 90s and his friendship with murderer Michael Alig, portrayed in the film Party Monster.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Interviews, Musicians, Podcast 3 months ago 3
FOF #1586 – Feed, Love, Play

FOF #1586 – Feed, Love, Play

When you fall in love and move in together, most couples tend to put on a couple of pounds.

Join us for a live music session with the bearlicious Manny Capozzi whose song “Let’s Get Fat Together” examines why couples who fall in love get a little chubby. Listen as Manny’s piano playing pal Kyle Greer accompanies him on the hilarious songs “Glory Hole” and “Rahm Emmanuel.”

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 1 year ago 5
FOF #1574 – Tom Goss Fends off the Sex Starved Zombies

FOF #1574 – Tom Goss Fends off the Sex Starved Zombies

Musician Tom Goss joins us for a live music session to play songs and share with us his incredible story of being lost in the woods, fending off a horde of sex starved zombies.

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 1 year ago 8
FOF #1564 – Rachael Sage is Haunted By Music

FOF #1564 – Rachael Sage is Haunted By Music

The music industry has changed a lot in the past decade: people are buying music more than ever, women are dominating the pop charts, and being an independent musician is now the standard.

Today the prolific Rachael Sage joins us for a live music session. We think you’re going to love her new album, “Haunted by You.”

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 1 year ago 6
FOF #1541 – Michelle Visage Serves Up Realness

FOF #1541 – Michelle Visage Serves Up Realness

One of the most fabulous judges on any reality TV show right now is Michelle Visage, RuPaul’s longtime gal pal who gives the queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race some hard but good advice.

Today Michelle shares her amazing life stories with us about hanging with RuPaul as a teenager in New York and dating Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli at the height of their fame, before the lip syncing scandal broke out.

Posted in: Interviews, Musicians, Podcast, Radio Hosts 1 year ago 5
FOFA #1271 – Amy and Freddy Got Talent

FOFA #1271 – Amy and Freddy Got Talent

For over 15 years, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have been celebrated in nightclubs and gay resorts across the world for their hilarious mix of comedy, gay anthems and blue b-side songs.

Today Amy and Freddy join us to talk about life as entertainers, how a good gal pal can fight the blues and Amy’s long time romance with Chicago drag queen TeriYaki- yes folks, they almost got married, if you can believe it.

Posted in: Interviews, Musicians, Podcast 2 years ago 2
FOF #1405 – The Grinch Who Stole Gay Pride

FOF #1405 – The Grinch Who Stole Gay Pride

Spirits were high at Pride celebrations across the country this past weekend due to the landmark passing of the Marriage Equality Act in New York, granting same-sex couples full marriage benefits. But even here in Chicago, where vandals slashed the tires on 51 floats scheduled to be in the Pride Parade, the mood was still incredible.

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 2 years ago 4
FOF #1372 – The Kooky World of Lauren Maul

FOF #1372 – The Kooky World of Lauren Maul

Comedian Lauren Maul, our favorite gal behind the felt puppet shows in Chicago’s hit comedy group, The Best Church of God, joins us to take a look at some of the reactions to Osama Bin Laden’s death.

Which celebrity seemed to know about the take down before the President? The biggest mindfucks, Fox news’ big fail and what exactly did they do with Bin Laden’s body, since no one wanted it?