Here's the latest from John Q. Sanchez

DJ Bobo, “Vampires Are Alive”

This Gothish toe-tapper was Switzerland’s entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Can you believe it didn’t make it to the finals? But it still could go on to become this century’s “Monster Mash.” Also […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 2

“Ace Hits the Big Time”

Listener Troy has totally flipped for this clip, the grand finale from an 80s afterschool special, starring Rob Stone from Mr. Belvedere and Wallace Langham from the Larry Sanders Show. Advisory: Don’t jump off warehouse […]

Posted in: In Case You Missed It 17 years ago 2

Romy Haag, “Spiegel meiner Träume”

Says YouTuber BenBenDD, “crazy look, crazy woman, crazy song…” (Warning: male strippers!) German transsexual superstar Romy is a former teen circus performer who ran the legendary glitter-rock era Berlin nightclub and cabaret Chez Romy Haag […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 3

“Technoviking”

Have you seen it already? This post-apocalyptic stunner was shot in the streets of Berlin.

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 8

“Queen Kong” Trailer

Kooky FoF pal Miss Understood sent in this campy clip. Though it’s a comedy, “Queen Kong” looks very much like “King Kong” but with boobs (not on the ape, though). The beauty who attracts the […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 3

Pageant Contestant Stacy Hedger: “Star Wars”

This clip’s many pleasures are obvious—my favorite is the audience’s reaction at the end: stunned silence. Thank you to listener David for the clip. More from the pageant scene: Click through and see Miss Black […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 10

Shingo Mama, “Oha Rock”: Drag for Kids

After a long spoken intro, Shingo Mama busts out a hyper-hyper kids’-show production number about getting up in the morning. Notes listener Olah, “Shingo Mama is off the chain!” Watch out for a surprise guest […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 11

Eartha Kitt, “I Love Men”

Last night, the mind-boggling Eartha Kitt wowed ’em at Puffy‘s party and even treated curbside onlookers to a few bars of this insightful, Dietrich-esque camp classic. And that ain’t all: After the jump, intense young […]

Posted in: Keeping it Real, Music, People, Wow Factor 17 years ago 1

Gay Wins Battle of the Sprint Kings

Congrats to U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay, who won the 100-meter event on Sunday at the world championships in Osaka, Japan, and set off a whirlwind of eye-catching headlines in the world press, including: American Gay […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 4

Ian Whitcomb, “You Won’t See Me”

A twee boy with broad shoulders wearing a fitted black T-shirt and tight jeans plays ukulele and sings a fruitiful rendition of a Beatles song on a beach. Five stars! You know who he reminds […]

Posted in: Topics 17 years ago 3


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Excellent story & reporting! I love the picture of the apprentice in the FoF shirt, and I sure hope the interview comes through. » More

On At the Shrine of Ta Yeh, the Gay Rabbit God
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Fun! I like when you go mobile. I have been to Philly before (it is close & easy to get to from NYC) & next time... » More

On FOF #721 – I Wish I was in Philly
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Are ladies welcome?? » More

On Live Podcast at Steamworks, Chicago
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But Maia, you have something so much better, so much more precious than a kick-ass middle name: a kick-ass FIRST name! » More

On FOF #635 – Podcast of the Apes
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Maia: Quincy! I’m named after our sixth president. » More

On FOF #635 – Podcast of the Apes