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FOF #1309 – What up with DADT?

Even thought the top brass in the military still have to approve the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the ban is as good as gone. Many politicians and celebrities are rushing out to claim credit for the repeal, but who can truly claim the fame? Dan Choi? HRC? Bloggers? President Obama? Lady Gaga? The Internet?

Plus, Barbara Streisand’s new book takes you on a never before seen tour of her lavish home, including the tiny cobblestone village built in her basement.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 18

FOF #1308 – Happiness for the Holidays

The holidays, with all its pressures & expectations can leave many with feelings of isolation and despair. What’s the best way to get through it all?

Kate Bornstein, author of “Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks and Other Outlaws,” joins us to talk about the dangers of wanting to fit in, the future of Eqaulity, and how to bring peace and joy into your holiday season and the rest of your life.

Posted in: Drag & Trans, Interviews, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 10

FOF #1307 – Mamie Van Doren is Still a Troublemaker

At one point in Hollywood, Mamie Van Doren, along with Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, was considered one the most beautiful women on the silver screen.

Today, Mamie Van Doren is as alive and kicking as ever and has a new album “Still a Troublemaker.” Listen as she talks about her amazing life and dating many of Hollywood’s Golden age hunks, and even Henry Kissinger!

Posted in: Actors, Interviews, Musicians, People, Podcast 14 years ago 9

FOF #1306 – Hollywood’s Underbelly

Joe Fitrzyk was an ad executive working in Detroit when he had an epiphany, quit his job and moved to L.A. to pursue his dream of becoming famous by chasing celebrities. Joe looked for a lot pretty people but found lots of ugly details.

Today writer and pop culture junkie Joe Fitrzyk shares with us his notes of what he hopes to become his tell all book on Hollywood’s underbelly.

Posted in: Interviews, People, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 53

FOF #1305 – Instant Christmas

Any song can be turned into a Christmas classic by simply adding a couple of words like “season” or “jolly” into the lyrics and throwing some jingle bells into the beat.

Today we transform your favorite gay anthems into new christmas classics. Listen as we tear apart the thin veil of Christmas music and rebuild into something fabulous, that everyone can enjoy.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 5

FOF #1304 – Christmas Madness

Everyone loves the bright lights and bold colors of the holiday season, so why then are so many people miserable at this time of year? Surreal, confusing stories of snowmen come to life, flying reindeer and green grinches only add to the fog of war that is Christmastime.

Blogger Michael Lehet joins us to take a look at our love hate relationship with the holidays, annoying holiday music by celebrities and a delicious meat centric Nativity scene.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 9

FOF #1303 – Black Swan Diva

Gay men love movies with flawless costumes, intense dancing and crazy women who tear each other apart to get ahead in show business.

Soon to join your collection of campy movies is Black Swan- a psychological thriller set in the competitive world of professional ballet. Join us as we talk about the film and don’t worry, we won’t spoil it for you.

(Thank to Rei Sato for the amazing anime drawing!)

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 9

FOF #1302 – Deven and Joel’s Christmas Spectacular

On today’s show, comedy duo Deven Green and Joel Bryant bring enough holiday cheer to light up the Yule Log in the fireplace and keep the egg nog nice and frothy.

Listen as we go caroling with Deven and Joel and unwrap the seldomly known extra verse to Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad.”

Posted in: Comedians, Horrors of Christmas, Podcast 14 years ago 31

FOF #1301 – Complaints Choir Confidential

People never seem to stop complaining. Well, instead of writing a book about their bellyaching, some have turned to putting their grousing into song and have formed Complaint Choirs.

Joining us today is Chicago blogger Mia Jones who participated in the Chicago Complaints Choir which sang about about the public transportation system, out of town baseball fans and how everyone is a moron.

Posted in: Interviews, Musicians, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 0

FOF #1300 – The Power of Being a Bitch

Comedian drag queen Jackie Beat, best known for her outrageous songs, has in recent years, received a lot of attention for her online videos which parody reality television, celebrities and the dangers of high fructose corn syrup.

Listen as we chat with Jackie about the power of being a bitch, her gastric bypass surgery and how come all the no talent drag queens get all the bookings.

Posted in: Comedians, Drag Queens & Kings, Interviews, Podcast 14 years ago 6