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FOF #1998 – Beneath the Peculiar World of Barbra Streisand

Today we’re joined by actor Michael Urie, best known for playing Marc St. James on the TV series Ugly Betty. Michael is now starring in Buyer & Cellar, a one man show that takes us on an imaginary journey of an actor hired to work as a store clerk in Barbra Streisand’s underground basement village.

Listen as Michael Urie takes us in depth into Barbra Streisand’s peculiar home and her obsession with her possessions and working with Vanessa Williams on Ugly Betty.

Posted in: Actors, Interviews, Podcast 11 years ago 5

FOF #1986 – 5 Biggest Mistakes Gay Men Make in Relationships

As Marriage Equality sweeps the nation, many gay couples are facing some difficult expectations when it comes to their relationships.

Listen as Damon L. Jacobs talks about the five biggest mistakes gay men make in relationships, why nagging doesnt work and how to build trust again after a great betrayal.

Posted in: Podcast, Writers 11 years ago 6

FOF #1909 – A Pill That Prevents HIV

It’s been known for the past couple of years, that sexually active people can dramatically reduce their chances of becoming HIV positive if they take the AIDS medication Truvada, as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP.

Today, psychologist and health care activist Damon L Jacobs joins us to talk about PrEP, why he started taking the medication and why HIV/AIDS is much more than an infectious disease.

FOF #1875 – Confessions of a Counter Culture Diva

In the 1960s, Dolores Deluce was rejected by her family for giving birth to a biracial child, only to be embraced by a different kind of family including Divine, the Cockettes, assorted Venice Beach bad boys, and her many loving gay “husbands.”

Listen as Dolores talks about her friendships and run-ins with Divine, John Water’s colorful cast of characters and watching friends of hers like disco superstar Sylvester die from AIDS.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 11 years ago 5

FOF #1774 – Men Who Fly the Friendly Skies

Of all the jobs gay men love to do, being a flight attendant is probably one of the hardest. Everyone thinks they’re just passing out snacks but the reality is that flight attendants are exposed to crazy passengers, terrorist threats, cosmic radiation and many infectious diseases.

Today we’re joined by historian Phil Tiemeyer whose new book Plane Queer: Labor, Sexuality, and AIDS in the History of Male Flight Attendants chronicles the fabulous history of men who fly the friendly skies.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 12 years ago 3

FOF #1764 – Perfect Just the Way You Are

Everyone, at one point in time, was a sweet innocent child, full of wonder and joy. For many LGBT folks, it’s hard to remember those sweet times in our lives after facing so much hostility simply because we were all “born this way.”

Today blogger Paul Vitagliano joins us to talk about his book “Born This Way: Real Stories of Growing up Gay” which showcases photos of kids who grew up to identify as gay.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 12 years ago 3

FOF #1738 – The Bionic Drag Queen

After years of stomping around in heels, Jackie Beat’s pelvis has more fractures in it than her corset. These hips don’t lie- Jackie Beat urgently requires double hip replacement surgery, and she needs your help.

Don’t worry Jackie! We have the technology. We can rebuild her into the world’s first bionic drag queen. Stronger than she was before- funnier, dirtier, crazier.

Posted in: Drag & Trans, Podcast 12 years ago 1

FOF #1651 – The World’s Most Famous Gay Hustler

Actor Michael Kearns shares his never before told stories from his new book “The Truth is Bad Enough” – how his method acting led to him to being the world’s most famous male sex worker, and making love to Barry Manilow.

Posted in: Actors, Interviews, Podcast, Writers 12 years ago 7

FOF #1647 – Cruising the Youth Hostels of the World

Writer Tom Gates joins us to talk about his new book “Wayward” which chronicles his adventures traveling the world. His amazing journey took him to South America, Asia and Europe, visiting twelve countries over twelve months

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 12 years ago 10

FOF #1640 – Let’s Get Flexible

One of the most misunderstood ideas in fitness is stretching. When is a good time to stretch? Should you stretch before, during or after exercise?

Joining us is fitness expert Craig Ramsey, who for over a decade has been helping people transform their lives with his holistic fitness approach, earning him the title of World’s Nicest Trainer.

Posted in: Health & Wellness, Interviews, Podcast 12 years ago 6