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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 11 years ago 0

FOF #1818 – Eating Out for Equality

The wait is over! Today the Supreme Court announces their big decision on Marriage Equality. An impatient nation is screaming – get to the gay stuff already!

Regardless of the outcome- this weekend’s Pride Parades will be one of the most emotionally intense we’ll see in years. Joining us today is the divalicious Amy Armstrong to take a look at the long road towards equality

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 3

FOF #1619 – How to Be a Diva

Bona fide diva Amy Armstrong knows quite a bit about making it as a singer. For years her cabaret shows have sold out across the country, and is the toast of gay cruise ships. Today Amy Armstong joins us to talk about the rewards and challenges of what it takes become a professional singer.

Posted in: Interviews, Music, Podcast 13 years ago 2

FOF #1499 – Worst Christmas Presents Ever

Have you ever gotten a Christmas present that was so bad, you wondered if the giver was trying to punish you?

Chicago’s Christmas diva, Amy Armstrong joins us to share insane stories of growing up in Detroit, true crime, terrible gifts and her fabulous cabaret show “How the Diva Stole Christmas.”

Posted in: Podcast 13 years ago 3

FOFA #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, Musicians, Podcast 14 years ago 2

VIDEO: Barbarians Do It Better

Our weekly roundup of some of the hot news topics and clips from the podcast. If the Bachmanns think LGBT folks are barbarians, I say we start dressing up the part. Barbarians are hot!

Plus- What’s Scott Herman’s sex life really like, what role do orgasms have in building muscle? Amy Armstrong shares what it’s like hanging out with Bears on a gay cruise ship. And finally, what would you like to see Lady Gaga do next?

Posted in: News & Rumors, People, Video Podcast, Videos 14 years ago 3

FOF #1417 – Amy Armstrong Sails the Seven Seas

Bon Voyage! Today we’re taking you on a fabulous adventure with one of our favorite cabaret divas Amy Armstrong!

Join us as we talk with Amy about how we thwart our own creative process, feeling fabulous at forty, and how the world can open up to you again if you just let it happen.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 5

FOF #1298 – Hard Candy Christmas

Step right up! Hard Candy Fitness is open for business. After some delay, Madonna’s new gym franchise opened their doors in Mexico City to women, gay men and cholos everywhere who want to “Get Into the Groove” during their workout.

Today Chicago diva powerhouse Amy Armstrong and her pianist extraordinaire Freddy Allen join us to weigh in on Madonna’s new venture and to play some of their favorite holiday classics. Plus, they give us a fresh Christmas twist to their signature piece “The Pussy Cat Song.”

Posted in: Live Music Sessions, News & Rumors, Podcast 14 years ago 4

VIDEO: The Pussy Cat Song – Amy and Freddy

One of my favorite songs, nobody does “The Pussycat Song” quite like Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen on the piano. If you’re in Chicago, be sure to check out their live show this weekend at […]

Posted in: Music, Video Podcast, Videos 14 years ago 1

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