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FOF #1275 – A Gay Conspiracy for Fabulousness

Today we’re joined by writer and zine publisher Larry-bob Roberts, who for over two decades has been boldly creating a cultural ecosystem for alternative gay voices in zines and blogs.

His new book- “The International Homosexual Conspiracy,” a collection of rants on a wide range of topics, from getting turned on by your own bully to the mainstreaming of underground culture.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 10

FOF #1274 – Mimi Imfurst, Second to None

Today we’re talking to one of rising stars on the drag scene, Mimi Imfurst. She’s part of the web based reality tv series The Queens of Drag: NYC and she’ll be performing in Chicago at Haunted Halsted, our haunted house style pub crawl through the heart of Boystown. You don’t want to miss it!

Listen as Mimi shares her heart breaking story of being a homeless teen and how she made it better.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Interviews, Podcast 14 years ago 3

FOF #1273 – It Gets Better, Broadway Style

The response to the “It Gets Better” campaign is overwhelming! Even musicians are giving their support in song and the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus and the stars of Broadway have both created songs to inspire LGBT youth.

Today comedian Kristen Studard joins us to discuss the musical versions of “It Gets Better” and the celebrity breakdowns that are happening because of this incredible awareness campaign.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 1

FOF #1272 – Big Gay Horror Films

Today we’re joined by horror film fanatic and writer for Fangoria and Big Gay Horror Fan, Brian Kirst. He’s here to talk about some gay moments from classic horror films that you may have have missed.

Listen as we talk about our favorite horror movies and Brian shares with us fantastic stories about some of the amazing actors he’s interviewed over the years.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 5

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 14 years ago 12

FOF #1270 – Being Lady Gaga

We’re thrilled to announce that Chicago comedian Kristen Studard, winner of the “Impress these Apes” comedy competition will portray Lady Gaga in all her zombified glory for the Haunted Halsted Pub Crawl.

Today Kristen joins us to talk about being tortured as a teen while working in a suburban haunted house and of course getting ready for the role of a lifetime, playing Lady Gaga.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 4

FOF #1269 – Archie Comics Gay Character Kevin Keller Is a Hit

Archie Comics teen sensation Kevin Keller, the first gay character in the Archie-verse, is a hit with young and old fans alike.

Today Archie Comics writer and artist Dan Parent joins us to break even more exciting news about Kevin Keller- he’s going to get his own four part mini-series due out in summer 2011.

Posted in: Artists, Interviews, Podcast, Writers 14 years ago 6

FOF #1268 – National Coming Out Day

Come out, come out, wherever you are! Today is National Coming Out Day, where everyone is encouraged to, as Macy Gray likes to put it, “express what is taboo in you, and share yo’ freak with the rest of us, ’cause it’s a beautiful thang.”

Join us for National Coming Out Day and all the hot news!

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 4

FOF #1267 – The Many Lives of Tracy Tyler

Our tranny gal-pal Tracy Tyler genuinely believes she’s had many past lives. She was once an actor in Shakespeare’s theater company, later a singer at a piano bar in a New Orleans brothel and then a cigarette girl at a swanky club in the 1940s.

Join us as we examine some of Tracy’s past lives and discuss all the hot news.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 9

FOF #1266 – It Gets Wetter

Nothing but good can come out of the overwhelming public response to the horrific teen suicides that have been in the news lately- an estimated 1600 teenagers kill themselves every year over abuse they’ve received from being or being perceived as queer.

On today’s show we’d like to add to the conservation and draw attention to things we love, that excite us and get us out of bed in the morning- It Gets Wetter.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 9