The 2024 US Presidential election is a real nail biter. It’s now a choice between maintaining our democracy or turning the government over to a dictator, so it’s no wonder this election is causing a lot of anxiety, even pop stars and baby hippos are shooketh.
Damon L Jacobs joins us to look at the 2024 US Presidential Election between Trump and Harris, and why, like George Takei says, it’s urgent for all LGBTQ+ folks to take a stand and speak out.
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Today we take a look at the slew of terrible celebrities doing terrible things: P. Diddy, Ellen, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and more.
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Long before folks enjoyed watching oddball viral videos on the Internet, the only way to see these outrageous movies was to share video cassette tapes from person to person. One of the stars of the time was musician Jan Terri, whose wonderfully weird music videos got the attention of a lot of people, including celebrities Marilyn Manson.
Today counterculture legend Jan Terri joins us to look at her roller coaster life in music, putting out a children’s book and a cookbook for folks living in dorms and life as an accidental internet superstar, long before there was an Internet.
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We’re enthralled with comedian Devon Poole’s hilarious videos where he dresses up in drag and pays tribute to the wild women of the internet, from the ladies of Cougar International to the endless assortment of shopping addicts on QVC.
Today comedian Devon Poole joins us to talk about his journey to Instagram and TikTok success with his parody videos featuring women who have something to say.
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While we say goodbye to Ellen’s career, it’s a thrill to say hello to Vice President Kamala Harris who in two days has snatched up the nomination for President of the United States, and broke records by raising 100 million dollars in small donations.
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When we first heard the shocking news that a disgruntled Republican tried to shoot former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, all kinds of thoughts went racing through our heads: was this staged? Is this a lone gunman? Are we disappointed they missed? Who knew Melania would be such a bad shot?
Today Chicago comedian and comedy writer Dan Cass joins us to look at the political turmoil surrounding the 2024 US Presidential Election, the Supreme Court’s recent rulings granting themselves supreme power and the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump.
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Charles Busch made a career playing vampy dames in plays he wrote and produced: Die, Mommie, Die!, The Lady in Question and his first and probably best known work, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.
Today we chat with the legendary Charles Busch about his fabulous life as a Broadway drag queen, and his thoughts on drag finally going mainstream with RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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The Boy Scouts earned a badge of mediocrity over their announcement to end to their ban on gay troops, while keeping a ban on gay leaders. Meanwhile here in Chicago, the International Mr. Leather Pageant attracted lots of kinky folks sporting sashes reminiscent of the Boy Scouts.
Joining us today is former Boy Scout Chris Doucette who grew up to earn a merit badge in hilariousnes.
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Where no man has gone before? I don’t think so!
As much as we love Star Trek: Into Darkness, the new movie doesn’t explore any new territory, instead it smugly takes us where the series has gone before with lots of winking nods to classic moments.
Today, comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at the new Star Trek film “Into Darkness.”
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People are madly in love with their coffee. Over half of all Americans start their day with a cup of coffee and many of those folks drink at least two cups every day.
Today comedian and barista Ever Mainard joins us to talk about her hair raising adventures working at a 24 hour coffee shop, why heroin addicts love to shoot up in their bathrooms and why hipsters hate on Starbucks so damn much.
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Since the 70s, some men’s liberation groups sprouted up in harsh reaction to the feminist idea that the world would be better without men. Other groups formed because guys, like girls, just wanna have fun.
Today comedian Sapna Kumar joins us to take a look at unusual men’s groups that have sprouted up in the age of equality and why people are having a hard time wrapping their heads around separatism.
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Barbara Walters put rumors to rest by announcing on her show The View that she’s planning to retire soon. Thanks for all the awesome interviews girlfriend!
Today, Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at our favorite awkward talk show moments. Madonna’s strange appearances on David Letterman, Gene Simmons vs Teri Gross and Howard Stern turns the tables on Magic Johnson.
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Angela, Aaron & I say a big hello from Wellington, New Zealand. And yes, she is even cooler in person. =v)
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A vibrant gay scene is blossoming in India which for years was held back by the horrible legacy of British colonial rule. Now change is finally happening thanks to people like Prince Manvendra, who has been leading the way for equality.
Today His Royal Highness Prince Manvendra joins us in person to talk about the progress for equality in India and his new organization Ekta Transglobal.
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Oh sweet surrender! Whether it’s gristly doom or erotic orgasm, the buildup of tension and release is universal to pleasure. And that is why I put on my special black spandex outfit for you today! (Laughing maniacally).
We’re thrilled to present 50 Shades of Halloween: sexy gay tales of terror complete with monsters, ghosts, murderers, zombies, all downright evil bitches, read to you by some of our favorite guests.
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Richard Pryor is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time. He changed comedy forever with his dark humor which was an authentic reflection of the bordello he grew up in. It was much to our delight to find out that his first born son, Richard Pryor Jr. grew up to be a fabulous gay man and a fierce drag queen!
Join us as Richard Pryor Jr. shares his incredible life story, his father’s struggle with alcohol and drug abuse and overcoming his own problems with addiction.
