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FOF #2681 – Tie a Red AIDS Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree

In 1991, a coalition of artists called Visual AIDS created the Red Ribbon public awareness campaign by boldly putting a red ribbon on the seat of all the attendees of the Tony Awards and brought the national conversation about AIDS out of the shadows and into the light.

Today we take a look at the history of the powerful statement that is the Red AIDS Ribbon that helped ignite a change in a world that would rather not talk about homosexuality, sex work or drug use, let alone HIV & AIDS.

Posted in: Podcast 5 years ago 0

FOF #1976 – Maximize Your Scruff

One of the more powerful apps to transform gay men’s love lives is Scruff, the creation of Johnny Skandros and Eric Silverberg. But with new technology comes new challenges on how to use it best.

You may have 99 problems, but getting some good dick should not be one of them.

Today, the fabulous Johnny Scruff shares with us the secrets to making the most of your social apps whether you’re looking for mister right or mister right-now-and-make-it-snappy!

Posted in: Podcast 10 years ago 3

FOF #1955 – The Man Who Created Scruff

If you’re gay and have a beard, chances are it’s because of a man named Johnny Scruff. One of the most popular gay hookup apps, SCRUFF began as a way for hairy guys to get together, but it’s growing into something much bigger.

Today we chat with Johnny Skandros better known as Johnny Scruff, about how he started Scruff from his mom’s living room with his buddy Eric Silverberg and the challenges the start-up faces in being one of the top social networking apps.

Posted in: Interviews, People, Podcast, Social Media 10 years ago 17