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FOF #1764 – Perfect Just the Way You Are

FOF #1764 – Perfect Just the Way You Are

Everyone, at one point in time, was a sweet innocent child, full of wonder and joy. For many LGBT folks, it’s hard to remember those sweet times in our lives after facing so much hostility simply because we were all “born this way.”

Today blogger Paul Vitagliano joins us to talk about his book “Born This Way: Real Stories of Growing up Gay” which showcases photos of kids who grew up to identify as gay.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 2 months ago 3
FOF #1774 – Men Who Fly the Friendly Skies

FOF #1774 – Men Who Fly the Friendly Skies

Of all the jobs gay men love to do, being a flight attendant is probably one of the hardest. Everyone thinks they’re just passing out snacks but the reality is that flight attendants are exposed to crazy passengers, terrorist threats, cosmic radiation and many infectious diseases.

Today we’re joined by historian Phil Tiemeyer whose new book Plane Queer: Labor, Sexuality, and AIDS in the History of Male Flight Attendants chronicles the fabulous history of men who fly the friendly skies.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 1 month ago 3
FOF #1787 – Amy Vanderbilt’s Strange Advice

FOF #1787 – Amy Vanderbilt’s Strange Advice

One of the strangest of these etiquette experts was Amy Vanderbilt, who in her book The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette gave some very unusual advice on relationships, courtesy and money.

Today we’re joined by comedy writer Robyn Pennacchia to talk about the advice Amy Vanderbilt gave out back in the 50s which seems strange by today’s standards.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 19 days ago 1