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Kate Bornstein’s Gender in 4D: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI

The world is in crisis- climate change, pandemics, inflation and on top of all that, we’re about to face our greatest threat: the rise of the machines through Artificial Intelligence.

Today Kate Bornstein: author, actor, performance artist, and advocate for teens, freaks & other outlaws joins us to look at the terrifying, hilarious and exciting new frontier of artificial intelligence and how it stands to change our world forever.

Posted in: Podcast, Writers 2 years ago 0

Dan Cass Gets Untucked

After Tucker Carlson got fired from Fox News, folks are hotly debating why he got canned- was it the allegations of sexism in the workplace, the Dominion settlement and other lawsuits or is Fox News finally getting tired of all his lies? But if Fox News had to fire everyone who lied on the air, there wouldn’t be anyone left in the studio.

Today comedian Dan Cass joins us to look at all the political hijinks unfolding during these uncertain times, like Sarah Huckabee Sanders selling her koozy in a new bizarre political ad and Donald Trump calling Ron DeSantis “pudding fingers.”

Posted in: Podcast 2 years ago 0

Remembering JoJo Baby and Heklina

Long before drag was a mainstay of reality television, LGBTQ+ folks turned to drag for fun, to challenge society and explore their gender through an artistic, comedic and performative lens.

Today we remember two queer culture legends, Chicago’s JoJo Baby and San Francisco’s Heklina, who both died this past month and the impact they had on so many people’s lives, including ours.

Posted in: Musicians, Podcast 2 years ago 2

Caleb De Casper Battles Texas Anti-Drag Legislators

As politicians attempt to pass anti-trans and anti-drag laws, it’s important to show up, speak out and voice your opposition for the public record.

Thankfully, rock ‘n roll might save the day!

Joining us is queer musician Caleb DeCasper who showed up at the Texas state capitol to let legislators know that an intended ban on drag could have widespread negative effects on the whole music industry.

Posted in: Musicians, Podcast 2 years ago 0

FOF #2989 – Matt Brown Takes on the Dave Chappelle Controversy

You’ve probably already heard about the controversy or even weighed in on Dave Chappelle’s final comedy special for Netflix, The Closer, where the comedy legend spends most of the hour taking an irreverent and critical look at the collective struggle of LGBTQ folks.

Today comedian Matt Brown, Ms Brown if you’re nasty, joins us to take a look at Dave Chappelle’s comedy special “The Closer” and the surrounding controversy around his comments on LGBTQ plus folks and trans bodies.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 3 years ago 0

FOF #2969 – Comedian Julia Scotti is Funny That Way

In the 80s, Julia was a regular alongside other comedy legends like Ellen DeGeneres and Jerry Seinfeld. Julia’s raunchy humor was a hit on cable TV and she regularly opened for the day’s top musical acts.

At the time, Julia identified as male but in 2000, she left comedy to begin her transition and to find a more stable career. Now at the age of 63, Julia’s going back to her lifelong passion- stand-up comedy.

The new documentary ““Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” takes us on Julia’s journey back into the comedy spotlight as a sensation on America’s Got Talent

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 4 years ago 0

FOF #2967 – The Legendary Adventures of Kelly Lauren

The term legend gets tossed around a lot in reference to drag entertainers, but it certainly fits the bill for the legendary Kelly Lauren. For over forty years, Kelly has been in a fixture in the drag scene. And she’s a winner baby! Kelly Lauren’s been crowned Miss Gay Houston, Miss Texas-USofA and the one crown to rule them all – Miss Continental.

Kelly surprises and delights audiences with vampish ways and dirty dirty blond onstage antics that comes across as a delirious fun fusion, if Stevie Nicks was a Las Vegas showgirl.

Today the legendary Kelly Lauren joins us in the home studio to take a look at her real life as a trans woman working in showbiz in a drag race world.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Podcast 4 years ago 0

Kate Bornstein: A Trans Woman In the Heart of Scientology

Writer and performance artist Kate Bornstein, well known for her work as an advocate for trans folks, queer youth and all misfits is coming forward with her amazing story of being a high ranking official in the Church of Scientology and right hand man to founder L. Ron Hubbard in her new book “A Queer and Pleasant Danger: A Memoir.”

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 4 years ago 0

FOF #2664 – Janae Marie Kroc’s Big Lift

Today championship bodybuilder, powerlifter and trans pioneer Janae Marie Kroc joins us to talk about the new documentary “Transformer” which follows Janae as she navigates her life as a trans woman, powerlifting icon, bodybuilder and parent to three amazing sons.

Posted in: People, Podcast 6 years ago 0

FOF #2081 – Alexandra Billings is the Friend Everyone Deserves

Hollywood isn’t stellar when it comes to casting out of the closet LGBT actors in roles that portray the LGBT experience.

But thankfully that’s changing. Leading the way is trans actress Alexandra Billings, who holds the distinction of being the first trans woman to play a transgender character on television.

Posted in: Actors, Interviews, Podcast 10 years ago 2