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FOF #1793 – Prince Manvendra Returns

FOF #1793 – Prince Manvendra Returns

A vibrant gay scene is blossoming in India which for years was held back by the horrible legacy of British colonial rule. Now change is finally happening thanks to people like Prince Manvendra, who has been leading the way for equality.

Today His Royal Highness Prince Manvendra joins us in person to talk about the progress for equality in India and his new organization Ekta Transglobal.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 9 days ago 3
FOF #1641 – How I Fought Back the Bullies and Won

FOF #1641 – How I Fought Back the Bullies and Won

For Logan Kehrig, being the only openly gay kid in his high school placed him on the receiving end of a lot of awful attention from the bullies. One day members of the football team cornered him and fearing for his life, he fought back.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 9 months ago 11
FOF #1611 – In Bed with the Enemy

FOF #1611 – In Bed with the Enemy

Writer and philosopher John Corvino joins us to talk about how Marriage Equality has changed over the years, what’s holding back half the country from embracing equality and what it’s like to write a book with anti-equality advocate Maggie Gallagher!

FOF #1571 – Zach Wahls Fights for Love and Family

FOF #1571 – Zach Wahls Fights for Love and Family

The remarkable Zach Wahls joins us to talk about his new book “My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family,” growing up in a household with three women, becoming an Eagle Scout, the power of family and the reassurance that there’s no wrong way to be who you are.

FOF #1548 – Love Hangover

FOF #1548 – Love Hangover

After Austin has settled down from the SXSW festivities, people like Ryan Broussard are left dealing with the sharp rise in sexually transmitted diseases. Yeow!

Listen as we talk about Ryan’s sexy adventures in testing people in bathhouses, people getting horny when they hear their negative HIV test results and cheeking a condom on a beer bottle.

FOFA #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

FOFA #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

Beep, beep! Today we’re talking to Erin Davies the lady who drives the now rainbow colored Fagbug! Erin turned her Volkswagen Beetle that had been vandalized with the word “Fag” into an art project and tours the country documenting people’s reactions to the unusual automobile

Listen to Erin’s amazing story and what’s next for the unstoppable Fagbug.

FOF #1477 – A Gay Man Occupies Oakland

FOF #1477 – A Gay Man Occupies Oakland

Today we’re joined by one of our long time listeners, blogger and activist Jesse Smith to talk about how he got involved in Occupy Oakland and San Francisco, police brutality against the crowds and how he got run over by a driver who disagreed with the protesters.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 2 years ago 17
FOF #1468 – Nancy Upton’s Adventures in Wonderland

FOF #1468 – Nancy Upton’s Adventures in Wonderland

Last month we chatted with Nancy Upton about her over the top entry into American Apparel’s plus size model search.

Since then, Nancy has visited the clothing company and met up with the creative directors and management who were threatened by her sassy criticism of their misguided approach.

FOF #1446 – I Joined the Peace Corps

FOF #1446 – I Joined the Peace Corps

During the height of the Cold War, Americans responded to the threat of communism in developing nations by forming the Peace Corps.

Today we are talking to Peace Corps volunteer Dave Massey about his extraordinary experience living in Africa and Asia for 4 years! Why did a young gay man enlist in the Peace Corps to teach English to people in developing countries.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 2 years ago 9
FOF #1440 – America’s Proud Gay Marine

FOF #1440 – America’s Proud Gay Marine

On Tuesday September 20th, the U.S. will officially end “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” a policy that has made life hell for gay, lesbian, or bisexual people serving in the military.

Today we’re talking to Corporal Edward Clayton, America’s Proud Gay Marine, who was discharged from the Marines in 1987 before DADT was even implemented to talk about the new set of challenges for those who serve this country.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 2 years ago 5