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FOF #2554 – Christmas By Melania

In a perfect world, we believe that Melania Trump wouldn’t be our nation’s First Lady, and you know what? She’d probably agree with us.

Today comedian Erin Diamond joins us to take a look at the world’s most unlikely first lady who she portrays in her new show “Christmas By Melania,” a holiday TV spectacular that also doubles as an hour long perfume commercial.

Posted in: Comedians, Interviews, Podcast 7 years ago 0

FOF #2534 – Everything Old is Will & Grace Again

After an 11 year martini break, Will & Grace is back on TV with the show’s original cast, writers and directors. Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally are finally the perfect age to play the oddball New York aristocrats.

Today we take a look at the new Will and Grace TV reboot. Can the show survive in a web streaming world where LGBT characters go full frontal?

Posted in: Podcast 7 years ago 3

FOF #2518 – Solar Eclipse of the Heart

We are excited for all the spooky things expected from a full solar eclipse- pets, birds and spiders will start acting strangely and shadows will look like snakes.

Today we’re taking a look at what to expect from the Solar Eclipse and eclipses in popular culture. Listen as we dive in deep into Bonnie Tyler’s hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”

Posted in: Podcast 7 years ago 0

FOF #2510 – Drugs Not Hugs

This week on social media, Tennessee queen Aurora Sexton called out some Drag Race girls for their unprofessional behavior for showing up late, forcing clubs to rearrange the show order to suit their taste and the worst crime off all, demanding red M&Ms and champagne be put in their dressing room.

Today Fox E. Kim, our drag sister from another mister joins us to speak in defense of the ingenue queens who simply don’t want sweaty greasy fans grabbing their wigs when they aggressively hug them.

Posted in: Drag Queens & Kings, Podcast 8 years ago 0

FOF #2509 – Pokémon No GO

It was supposed to be a first year anniversary celebration for players of the record breaking mobile game Pokémon GO, but instead the attendees found themselves unlocking the ninth level of hell.

Today comedian Cody Melcher, one of the admins for the Chicago Pokémon GO Facebook group joins us to find out how the gaming festival turned into a disaster and how people had to wait 20 minutes in line just to escape the mess.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 8 years ago 0

FOF #2507 – Underwear that’s Fun to Wear

In the early 80s, designer Calvin Klein used gorgeously muscular men to promote his underwear brand which turned an everyday undergarment into a sexualized fashion accessory that not only changed the way people think about underwear, but also how men look at their own bodies.

Joining us is comedian Carma Nibarger to talk about underpants and how women have managed over the centuries to corral their boobies – from corsets, to bullet bras, to letting it all hang out.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 8 years ago 2

FOF #2498 – Roll Up for the Vagical Mystery Tour

It’s been six months since millions of people all around the world gathered for the Women’s March to support women’s health care and reproductive equality. While the protest was a huge success, there’s still a lot of work to be done, so why not put on a comedy show?

Today comedian Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, joins us to talk about the Vagical Mystery Tour, where people can hear comedians tell some jokes and join the resistance to help ensure women’s access to healthcare.

Posted in: Podcast 8 years ago 1

FOF #2495 – This Time You’ve Gone Too Far

Comedians go too far all the time- that’s the whole point, to find the lines you shouldn’t cross and then plow right through them. Sometimes they succeed and expand our mind and sometimes they fail and expose their own flaws.

Today writer Derrick Clifton joins us to take a look at Kathy Griffin, Stephen Colbert and Bill Maher: the outrage over comedians who say outrageous things.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Writers 8 years ago 2

FOF #2494 – Eye Candy Elliott Returns to Sweeten it Up

One of our most popular guests last year was the barista from our local coffee shop who we discovered was wrestler Eye Candy Elliott. Since we first had him on, Eye Candy has become quite a sweet sensation in the Midwest grappling scene.

Today, Eye Candy Elliott joins us talk about his recent adventures in wrestling, why it’s more fun to be the bad guy, and why naughty wrestlers need love too.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast 8 years ago 2

FOF #2487 – Hold on for One More Day

It’s been seven years since the “It Gets Better” campaign encouraged folks to tell LGBT youth to hold on tight for one more day, but a new study says that approach isn’t the best way to deal with bullying.

Today, comedian Meg Grunewald joins us to take a look at the landmark LGBT visibility campaign, the power of finding your tribe and why it’s ok to leave a bad situation.

Posted in: Podcast 8 years ago 2