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Get your booty in high gear people! The most famous drag queen in the world, RuPaul joins us for real on today’s show. Well known for her 1993 chart topping release Supermodel, RuPaul Charles is […]
Fausto Fernós is the host of iTunes’ #1 LGBT talk show, the Feast of Fun podcast, which he produces and hosts with his partner, Marc Felion.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois. Feast of Fun grew out of an audio blog to promote the live show into the world’s most downloaded talk show aimed for gay people.
When he’s not blogging, recording or sleeping, Fausto can be found at the gym or appreciating the beauty found in nature.
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Great show guys! Rupaul has a great radio voice and made a great guest. I think Marc may have pee’d himself a little with excitement when she did the feast of fools bit. I love that RuPaul is such a music fan…. does he need a waffles.fm invite
Woo hoo! I’m so glad RuPaul is still out there, working it, and being as fabulous as ever! Ru was a wonderful interview– and it was great to hear what she’s doing these days. Starrbooty sounds like an instant cult/camp classic.
Congrats, Fausto and Marc, on another great celeb interview. Nobody does ’em like you do!
haha! great show guys! one of my movie buff friend, Jack, had just finished telling me about Rupaul’s remake of Starrbooty. I will have to go see it now that the FoF and Jack say it’s a must see!
What impresses me most is how grounded and down to earth RuPaul is. He appreciates everything, and you hardly ever hear that in a celebrity. A very nice interview with a lot to think over for the listener. We’re lucky to have RuPaul representing us, and he definitely deserves our support. So buy Starbooty, put your favorite RuPaul jam on the iPod, and work bitches! Everybody say LOVE!
Hey guys I always tought Rupaul was a bitch but he’s really frindly love the show realli interesting and Congrts on having him on the show. Only you can do interviews like that your awsome.
Oh, this show got me so excited! I read Rupaul’s autobiography when I was in 7th grade. It was the first book I was motivated to really read from cover to cover. Ru’s message of love is really great, and this podcast was truly interesting. I can’t wait to see Starrbooty (for many reasons)!
I hope some of y’all in Chicago go to that after party on Thursday and take some pictures.
Effin Great show FOF! I loved the Starrbooty! Next you should get Taco Chick & Salsa Girl on the show! Too much and yet never enough!
Tony
OMG really!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i haven’t listen to the show just yet, but it is so great. I love RuPaul!
MERVEILLEUX!
Great interview with RuPaul. You guys were fantastic. I meet Ru at the showing of Starrbotty in Atlanta and she is a genuine and friendly person. Starrbooty is hilarious and nasty. Go See It!
RuPaul is right about today’s youth. They seemed to have been lulled into some kind of over-stimulated, consumerism-obsessed robots that buy what the Corporation tells them to buy. The FOF is the cure. Share the cure.
By the way, RuPaul mentioned the Wizard of Oz in the interview today.
Just further proving my theory that the Wizard of Oz pops up in your life everyday in some form.
Really great interview, and GREAT GUEST!!! I’ll have to get my copy of Starbooty on the 28th when RuPaul is signing them in the Castro. I loved the interview because RuPaul seemed so genuine and caring.
On the Shirley Q Liquor note, Chuck Knipp also does the character Betty Butterfield which I think is better than Shirley Q Liquor where he makes fun of post menopausal pill popping white trash looking for a church. I guess because he is white, he doesn’t get as much flack for making fun of white people. I saw him do Shirley & Betty and the act wasn’t mean spirited at all, just like RuPaul said. I think if you go in with an open mind, it is situational humor just like any other comedian. The big leap is to get beyond the makeup, and our own prejudices.
Jesus, I feared Ru would rip you a new one after your phone prank. It’s so nice that she did not take it personal. Although, she is a drag queen after all – better watch out if she invites you to some desolate lodge in the woods for a “special” interview.
Thanks for taking my question. Funny how when Ru Answered it felt as if she was speaking to me. what a trip.
Mike D-troit
The real article! And she loves toast! Could it get any better??
I totally loved this show! I am happy you guys got RuPaul on. I think RuPaul made valuable contributions. The first was when she commented on Shirley Q Liqour’s work, I found what she had to say very insightful, thank you for putting it out there that just because we are gay does not necessarily mean that we are incapable of deep thoughts! Also I especially LOVED when she spoke about people using her signature line “You betta work!” to greet her. I really believe she hit it spot on when she said that she believes people are simply acknowledging the God-Self in her. I had that very experience several years ago with RuPaul. We were both at a mutual friend’s 50th Birthday Part in LA 8 years ago, I was just chicken at the time (18years old, I’m 27 now). One of my friends said to me there’s RuPaul, I got so star-strucked, I was paralysed by her very presence and I begged him to ask her for an autograph for me. Ru, I just wanna say I was I had the courage to approach you myself. Thanks fo rall the work you have done for the community…keep working BITCH! (that came from a place of LOVE!)
Yeah, me n’ Ru, we both like toast. We’re like kindred spirits. I think I swooned when she said that.
Cliff Dix, I like the idea of the Wizard of Oz being in your life every day. I’ve often equated my coming out experience, and the coming out of a lot of people, to Dorothy’s journey. I didn’t realize I was gay until about 22. And even then, I had a hard time dealing with it. It took me about four years of self-loathing, fear, shame, you name it. And once I was okay with it I realized how much time I wasted with all the crap I put myself through. I wished someone could have just told me early on what it was going to be like once I was out and okay with everything but it’s just like those damn ruby slippers. Even if Glinda had told Dorothy to click her heels, Dorothy would have thought she was on crack. So she wasn’t going to be able to use the slippers until she went on the journey. Now, everyone’s journey will be different, some longer and some very short, but only when you go through it go you get the ruby slippers and find “home”.
Btw, Cliff, are you as excited about Tin Man as I am? 🙂
I was hoping her super power was going to be something like, nipple lazers, or like radioactive glitter.
Yes yes, it really is me again, I could not remember my password for my original profile so I just re-registered. After I posted the comment above I realized I had typos, did not wanna seem like I had a blond moment, so I’m re-posting with corrections…lol FOF you rock!
I totally loved this show! I am happy you guys got RuPaul on. I think RuPaul made valuable contributions. The first was when she commented on Shirley Q Liqour’s work, I found what she had to say very insightful, thank you for putting it out there that just because we are gay does not necessarily mean that we are incapable of deep thoughts! Also I especially LOVED when she spoke about people using her signature line “You betta work!” to greet her. I really believe she hit it spot on when she said that she believes people are simply acknowledging the God-Self in her. I had that very experience several years ago with RuPaul. We were both at a mutual friend’s 50th Birthday Party in LA 8 years ago, I was just chicken at the time (18years old, I’m 27 now). One of my friends said to me there’s RuPaul (Ru was at the party out of drag), I got so star-strucked, I was paralyzed by his very presence and I begged my friend Tony to ask Ru for an autograph for me. Ru, I just wanna say I was I had the courage to approach you myself. Thanks for all the work you have done for the community…keep working BITCH! (that came from a place of LOVE!)
OK i think that RuPaul should open a Breakfast restaurant franchise with Toast as the theme
with toaster at every table. His idea is great and fun, “RuPaul’s work your Toast” Restaurant.
He is just Fabulous, Thank you so mush RuPaul to share your insight on your personal spiritual research.
It made a lot of sens to me. I really enjoy the interview. And learn so mush. You are beautiful!
Marc and Fausto you are amazingly prepared for every interview, and your question are different and intelligent
i always learn a lot from them. You both have a gift for making your guess comfortable and happy. Thx!
“chapeau les gars”
i love RuPaul, i used to watch his show on Vh1 RELIGIOUSLY and I Love that he said his laugh is his best feature, because I LOVE his laugh and smile, in fact when I laugh I always try to laugh like him because his laugh just brings up good such good energy!
Great show guys! one of my favorites! =)
jose fournier, I would stand in line to be the first customer at RuPaul’s work your Toast” Restaurant!!! 😉
You wanna know a secret?
i love RuPaul. He is like my idol, and i swear if i could half of his talent within Drag Performance…..
i can’t wait to listen to it. i’m a little behind…my iTunes doesn’t work properly, that and I’m an art major and it’s a load of work.
but yeah Ru Paul.
I LOVE Ru. He’s a FUNNY actor/actress (Loved HIM in “But I’m just a Cheerleader”). The interview was GREAT. Ru…Come Back for more.
What a fantastic interview! I really admire Ru for everything she has done and the amount of confidence she has done it with! It was great to listen to during my hour commute to work.
I have always loved Rupaul, I am so glad that you got her on the show!
I manage a small auto parts store, and listen to the show while I am making deliveries. I have an fm transmitter for my ipos and it automatically starts playing when you start the car.
Well…. i was making a delivery today and was spending to much time going over things with the customer. One of her very cute young mechanics came in and asked if I would move my car, his boss told him to move it for me and I gave him my keys forgetting about the show. 10 minutes later I was waiting for my keys and the mechanic was no where in sight. I found my car, unlocked with the keys on the seat. As I started it I remembered the show and noticed that my radio was turned off. I turned it back on and there was RuPaul talking about needing a dick in her mouth. As I drove away I noticed the mechanic staning there red-faced and scowling at me. And I didnt hear back from the customer today.
Oh Well!!!!!!!!!
This was a wonderful interview. I was so surprised by how approachable Ru turned out to be! Plus, showing my friends the album art and watching their faces when I told them the picture was of a drag queen was hysterical. I spent my whole morning listening to the show and giggling. I don’t know much about Ru, but this has definitely piqued my interest!
I ♥ FOF!
I ♥ Miss Rupaul Charles!
Wow!!!! Another great show and so Blissfull. RuPaul should be a preacher.
Loved the show guys!!! We had the absolute pleasure of seeing and hearing Ru and Mike’s Q&A after Starrbooty showed at the Atlanta Gay Film Festival. What a trip: she introduced the film AND talked after it!! She’s FANTASTIC!!
For those who were able to go, she also joined the crowd that night at WetBar in Atlanta—it was a little too late for CLiff and me though…DAMN we’re old!!! Keep up the fantastic shows guys and remember… you just gotta WORK!!!
Oh my Buddy! I did a double take when i saw todays guest. It was a good show. I was taken by how down to earth RuPaul seems to be. Great job on yet another successful show!
Great Show! As a fan of John Waters, blaxploitation films, and camp, I have to get Starbooty!
Once again, we see that only drag queens can answer the Breakdown quickly, the way it was intended to be. 🙂
okay this is what i was waiting for….the real Ru Paul on the real FOF…awesome.
i already loved the fake Ru Paul episode but this one will be legendary…sorry is legendary.
It was cute to hear Fausto and Marc being really proud of getting the Ru Paul intro…”you better work…”
this episode is really up there with John waters, George Takei and the short interview with Kathy…
Maurice
Damn the real Ru Paul on the real FOF…that show was great and you could even feel Fausto and marc blushing when Ru Paul gave them the “you beter work…”…just great, i already loved the Fake Ru Paul show, but this one is up there with John waters, G. Takei and kathy G…..legendary….
Oh and i was hoping for a birthday shout out last week….
Maurice
I really do think RuPaul might be missing out his/her calling as a pundit/political/social speaker. I’d pay to see RuPaul go on the lecture circuit. Wouldn’t you?
Yes Fausto i would. I could listen to him for hours. With all his past experience, he could touch so many people.
I think that he is from A PLACE OF LOVE!
Hey PumDOn i will be in that line with you! And he better have Nutela for my toast. lol
I was only a little kid when RuPaul was around and I don’t know how I got this stigma about her, but growing up I was always afraid of this “odd looking woman”. I am so glad to have listened to today’s show because it’s made me want to look up more of RuPaul’s stuff.
I think RuPaul would have a good sister show with that Pakistani trannie that has a talkshow.
OH MY GOD!!! I can’t believe you guys got RuPaul on the show!!! I love it!!! you better work! RuPaul should be president~~
……..Everybody loves..RuPaul…
This interview with RuPaul went muuuuuuch better than the first attempt.
I think I know what I’m gonna purchase with my Amazon.com gift certificates.
One of my happiest memories in high school was riding in a car with my friends, one of whom was a big flaming gay boy, and singing or lip syncing to “Supermodel”. RuPaul, you were my introduction to gay life, and this was long before Elton or Ellen came out of the closet. Thanks for being there, girl! I love you!
I didn’t know who RuPaul was until fairly recently – one of the downsides of living in Australia (and under a rock!) – so it’s fantastic to be able to get to know her a little better through you guys. Thank you!
Boston Bob — your story made me chuckle. Way to weed out your customer base!
Love the show Guys! Rupaul was a very good guest. Loved her outlook on celebrity.
Oh, I forgot to say:
“Ramandan-a-ding-dong”
had me howling! hee hee…
This was a really good show. Hearing RuPaul speak so intelligently about fans, fame and taking off the frock for a while was a pleasure.
Thank you so much for having RuPaul on your show! I think it has been one of my favorite shows to date. What a great insight to learn that on one hand RuPaul has incredible well thought out insights and understanding of gay social issues, and on the other hand can talking about how he loves sucking cock. How fabulous it is to be gay! It was also great learning more about RuPaul, since I was coming out while “Supermodel” was being released and it brings back great memories of coming out and the joy of being able to accept myself.
What a great show…everyone was right on with questions and RuPaul is a great interview! One of the best!
I wish RuPaul could become a regular on the show. I kept this saved up for two days before I listened to it – I really wanted to cheer myself up.
And I agree with what was said here earlier – R. is SO down to earth! I think that may be one of the best features in a human being ever.
Fantastic show!!! I had been hearing you call Shirley Q a black faced commedian, and I thought that it was a figure of speech. I’ve known of Shirley Q For years, but only through cips found online. She sounds so authentic, it never occured to me she might be white. Now that I know I had to figure out if I still thought the routines were funny. And god love Ru for keeping it real. It is funny, and I told myself to quit being so serious. I’m going to buy the Starbooty dvd and soundtrack tonight.
Wasn’t it also RuPaul who said on your show that there was a time when America was brighter as a nation? As in more enlightened, accepting and aware – and that things were somewhat reverting these days… Sometimes I think the very same thing is true about Norway (and large parts of Europe in general.) The voting turnout in most Western democracies have decreased dramatically, to an extent where many researchers say it may actually be a threat to democracy in itself.
During WWII many of the world’s democracies was under great pressure and in fact put aside completely for years. Right after the war ended the voter turnout was at its highest, which could only be seen as a healthy sign of a democracy. Maybe we had more enlightened people back then? Maybe large disasters make us rethink and reflect on our values and what’s good and important in life?