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Dr. Steven Thrasher on the Viral Underclass

Even though Covid-19, Monkeypox and HIV/AIDS are three very different kinds of viral infections, they all impact some people more than others.

When fighting a pandemic, we like to think that we are all in this together, but folks who face racism, homophobia/transphobia, poverty and homelessness are more at risk than anyone else.

Today professor Dr. Steven Thrasher joins us to look at why it’s critical to address systemic inequality, racism and bigotry when fighting off any pandemic.

Posted in: Podcast, Writers 2 years ago 0

FOF #2437 – Chugging Down the Fountain of Youth

When people ask about your age, it’s not usually because they are curious about your experiences, it’s likely they only want to judge how they have aged compared to you.

Today we take a second look at one of our more popular shows, Guzzling from the Fountain of Youth. Listen as we examine more far out to totally sensible ideas on how to look and feel your best.

Posted in: Podcast 8 years ago 1

FOFA #2071 – Trixie Mattel’s Poker Face

Trixie Mattel may be famous now but we knew her way back when. Well, since October of 2014 when we first interviewed her.

Listen as we test Trixie’s poker face about wether she got on RuPaul’s Drag Race and her two month long illness she endured this past summer. Cough Cough.

Posted in: Classic Podcasts, Drag Queens & Kings, Podcast 10 years ago 4

FOF #2071 – Trixie Mattel’s Poker Face

Trixie Mattel was born at a midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show where she played Trixie, the character that lip syncs the opening credits.

Trixie’s intense contouring gives her drag look a demented cartoon character appeal and her performance echoes the kitschiest parts of pop culture. So why is she considered the black sheep of Milwaukee’s drag scene?

Listen as we test Trixie’s poker face about a certain reality TV series and her two month long illness she endured this summer.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Interviews, Podcast 10 years ago 1

FOF #2013 – Pull My Finger

Farts may be silent, but they are far from deadly. According to a new study, farts may serve a greater function, helping the body prevent heart attacks, strokes, dementia and even cancer. No joke.

Today, we pull what fingers our guest Tommy Holl has left as we take a look at the health benefits of farts, and lots more.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 10

FOF #1939 – Cashing in on Coming Out

You usually hear the words “brave” and “courageous” when people come out of the closet as LGBT. For some it still means putting a lot at risk- their jobs, friends and family. We say the same things when celebrities come out of the closet, but is it so brave to come out when you’re able to significantly cash in on the newfound attention?

Today writter Zach Stafford joins us to take a look at how sometimes celebrities get a tremendous boost to their careers and their pocketbooks when they fearlessly are themselves.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 1

FOF #1781 – Rejuvenation Tricks for the Lazy

The old gray mare aint what she used to be, but it doesn’t mean she still can’t look fabulous. Age is just a little number you sometimes have to lie about.

Today we’re sharing some of our favorite rejuvenation tips and tricks, easy things you can do right now to undo all the damage from whooping it up all these years.

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

FOF #1680 – I’m Gonna Teach You How To Eat Things

The very funny Brian Sweeney joins us to look at how our dinner plate has become a battleground. Is the debate over vegans vs meat eaters distracting us from the serious issue of genetically modified foods and unsafe or unsustainable farming practices?

Posted in: Food & Drink, Podcast 12 years ago 3

VIDEO: You Wanna Cry? Just Watch This Video.

This is a video from Thailand.  This is an academy award worthy …  Health insurance ad.  Seriously, it’s so sad and sweet.

Posted in: Health & Wellness, People, Videos 14 years ago 2

Apparent Immunity Gene ‘Cures’ Bay Area Man of AIDS

Always best to be cautiously optimistic with these stories, but it all seems promising: Timothy Ray Brown, a 45-year-old San Francisco man previously known to the medical community as “the Berlin patient,” has become the […]

Posted in: Health & Wellness, Videos 14 years ago 1