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From Ukraine with Love

We got 80s Cold War vibes when Russia invaded Ukraine. Memories of MTV videos of Nena’s 99 Red Balloons that caused a nuclear holocaust or Elton John wooing a Russian border guard named Nikita came flooding back.

Even pop star Sting has us wondering again if the Russians love their children too.

Today comedian Dan Cass, who studied experimental theater in Moscow, joins us to look at how Russian propaganda infiltrates the internet and why people are sexualizing Ukraine’s political leaders.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 3 years ago 0

FOF #2520 – Total Totality

Like stars in an disaster movie, we raced against the clock to find an unobstructed view during the Great American Eclipse of 2017. We dodged traffic and clouds to find the perfect spot to see the eclipse, the tiny Village of Makanda.

Today we’re giving you a first hand account of witnessing a total solar eclipse at the point of highest totality.

Posted in: Podcast 7 years ago 0

FOF #2519 – Dancing with the Tsars

The hit TV program “Dancing with the Stars” ” shows the world what ballroom dancers have known for years- dancing isn’t just an art form, sometimes it’s a matter of life and death in fabulous sequined outfits.

Today, six time National Ukrainian Ballroom Champion Artem Lazarev joins us to talk about guys going shirtless to support Putin.

Posted in: Artists/Designers, Interviews, Podcast 7 years ago 1

FOF #2248 – If I Could Turn Back Time

If you could travel back in time to kill baby Hitler would you do it? Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush says he’d love to slay baby Adolf but we aren’t so sure that’s the best way to go.

Today, Chicago drag queen aerialist Muffy Fishbasket joins us to contemplate the ramifications of time travel and the ethics of murdering the tyrants and monsters of the past.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Interviews, Podcast 9 years ago 2

FOF #2218 – Matteo Lane Gets a Merit Badge in Comedy

We’re thrilled to see our friend comedian Matteo Lane all over the TV set, from his appearances on Comedy Central and MTV, Matteo is making a big splash on the little screen.

Today, Matteo joins us to talk about Kim Davis, the Republican Presidential debates and Ahmed the little clock builder from Texas.

Posted in: Comedians, Interviews, Podcast 9 years ago 2

FOF #2008 – Red White and Peaches Christ

Something truly awful is happening to Pride Parades across the country. After years of being a rallying point for LGBT folks, the parades now attract an overwhelming number of people who are interested in having a good time and could care less about equality or community building.

Today, Peaches Christ joins us to talk about what we can do to make Pride Parades meaningful again.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Podcast, Politics & Activism 11 years ago 3

FOF #1934 – Do People Care if You’re Gay Anymore?

They say it’s “history in the making”- University of Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam has come out of the closet, and is likely to be drafted into the National Football League as the first openly gay professional football player.

Joining us today is the incorrigible Brian Sweeney, who really couldn’t give a damn about this, but always has something funny to say anyway. Is Michael Sam’s coming out going to mean anything?

Posted in: Podcast, Sports 11 years ago 5