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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?

FOFA #1248 – Restoring America’s Deep Rich Flavor

FOFA #1248 – Restoring America’s Deep Rich Flavor

We love Tom Goss, a former wrestler, who almost became a priest, and now gay music hunk. There are wedding bells for Tom and his hus-bear Mike, they are tying the knot this October in a miniature golf themed big gay wedding.

Join us as Tom plays us three new songs and we take a look at how gay Christianity really is and Lauren Bacall’s 1970s Coffee Ad.

FOF #1298 – Hard Candy Christmas

FOF #1298 – Hard Candy Christmas

Step right up! Hard Candy Fitness is open for business. After some delay, Madonna’s new gym franchise opened their doors in Mexico City to women, gay men and cholos everywhere who want to “Get Into the Groove” during their workout.

Today Chicago diva powerhouse Amy Armstrong and her pianist extraordinaire Freddy Allen join us to weigh in on Madonna’s new venture and to play some of their favorite holiday classics. Plus, they give us a fresh Christmas twist to their signature piece “The Pussy Cat Song.”

Posted in: Live Music Sessions, News & Rumors, Podcast 2 years ago 4
FOF #1282 – Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis and Friends

FOF #1282 – Tony Award Winner Levi Kreis and Friends

Nobody was more surprised than Levi Kreis when he won the 2010 Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Muscial for his explosive portrayal of the legendary rock and roll pianist Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet.

Listen as Levi Kreis joins us with his very own boyfriend Jason Antone and Eric Himan for a live music session you don’t want to miss.

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 3 years ago 7
FOF #1271 – Amy and Freddy Got Talent

FOF #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, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 3 years ago 12
FOF #1248 – Restoring America’s Deep Rich Flavor

FOF #1248 – Restoring America’s Deep Rich Flavor

We love Tom Goss, a former wrestler, who almost became a priest, and now gay music hunk. There are wedding bells for Tom and his hus-bear Mike, they are tying the knot this October in a miniature golf themed big gay wedding.

Join us as Tom plays us three new songs and we take a look at how gay Christianity really is and Lauren Bacall’s 1970s Coffee Ad.

Posted in: Live Music Sessions, Podcast 3 years ago 6
FOFA #641 – Powerhouse Diva

FOFA #641 – Powerhouse Diva

There is a presence is in the room today! The spirit of Janis Joplin is haunting us in a very good way since we’ve been joined by her modern day equivalent- the rockingly awesome Jen Porter.

Listen as we talk with Jen about the music industry and why she prefers to be an independent artist, how she comes up with her original songs and being a third generation Girl Scout.

FOF #1206 – Down Under Brett Every

FOF #1206 – Down Under Brett Every

As a young man, Australian musician Brett Every had to beg his family to drop sports in favor of music. And lucky for us! Join us as Brett takes us to the land down under for a live music session with songs about Rue McClanahan, gay sailors and finding your Prince Charming.

Listen as we talk all things Australians- from pop culture items like Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Mad Max, Sydney Mardi Gras and Aussie Bum underwear to what tastes better, kangaroos or emus?

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 3 years ago 3
FOF #1205 – Aiden James’ Love of Indie Music

FOF #1205 – Aiden James’ Love of Indie Music

According to Radiohead’s frontman Thom Yorke, the music industry is on the brink of collapse. Many established musicians have cut their ties to their label and are now free agents in a brave new world.

But for many openly gay musicians being Indie has long been their only career choice. Join us for a live music session with Aiden James as he plays songs from his new album On the Run, making it as a musician and of course, Lady Gaga.

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 3 years ago 1
FOFA #855 – Levi Kreis Live!

FOFA #855 – Levi Kreis Live!

Levi Kreis brought some southern sensibility to this Sunday’s Tony Awards when he won for featured actor in a musical for his portrayal of rocker Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet.”

We interviewed Levi as he had just moved to Chicago to perform in the trial run of “Million Dollar Quartet” the musical that won him the Tony. Congratulations!

(Originally posted on Oct. 9, 2008.)