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FOF #2161 – Born on Pride

Pride Month of June is just around the corner and it seems like people are more divided than ever- activists crying out against an all white celebration of Paris is Burning, British art icon David Hockney saying gays have become boring and bloggers languishing over the future of gay culture.

Joining us today is comedian Cody Melcher, whose birthday this year lands on the same day as Chicago’s Pride parade and the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 9 years ago 0

FOF #2008 – Red White and Peaches Christ

Something truly awful is happening to Pride Parades across the country. After years of being a rallying point for LGBT folks, the parades now attract an overwhelming number of people who are interested in having a good time and could care less about equality or community building.

Today, Peaches Christ joins us to talk about what we can do to make Pride Parades meaningful again.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Podcast, Politics & Activism 10 years ago 3

FOF #2002 – Surviving Your Pride Parade

Watch your back! Many Pride Parades in the big cities are packed, with Chicago expecting over one million people to show up, many of whom will be drunk and pushy.

Today our local diva Amy Armstrong joins us to take a look a tips and tricks on surviving your Pride Parade and having the most fun out of your celebration.

Posted in: Podcast 10 years ago 0

FOF #1608 – How to Make the Most out of Your Pride Parade

This Sunday over 800,000 people are expected to attend Chicago’s Pride Parade, and even more people are expected at parades nationwide, making this year’s celebrations of LGBT folks the biggest ever. With all the commotion, it’s easy to get lost in glittery chaos.

Today we’re taking a look at some ways you can maximize the most of your Pride festivities to feel connected, sexy and fabulous!

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 5

FOF #1337 – The Battle for Gay Rights in Russia

For the last 6 years, people have faced police beatings & arrests to hold gay pride parades in Russia. In Russia, gay pride parade marches on YOU. What a country!

Today activist Nikolai Alexeyev talks about his recent landmark win that re-affirmed their right to march, plus drops a bombshell on how your favorite stars might be secretly performing for rich anti-gay global tyrants.