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Returning to the show, rocker and trans artist Jordan Maye shares her new single "The Puppeteer."

I catch up with Jordan on her new life in LA, the story behind her current music, and her live performance schedule. 

“The Puppeteer” feat. Rebecca Soul (out Dec. 11) takes classic rock and symphonic elements and builds on a modern indie singer-songwriter foundation, with Maye’s powerful and raw vocals at the forefront.“The Puppeteer” itself is a personified metaphor for anxiety, tackling feelings of self-doubt as an artist. It’s a song for anyone who isn’t overly confident with...

Never the Last Love Letter is the previously untold story of a relatively small community's reaction to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. There are many books, movies, and documentaries telling the perspective of NYC, LA and San Francisco. Santa Cruz stood up in unique ways and laid the groundwork not only for an enormous force during the crisis but also for a vibrant queer community today.

My guests are the film's co-directors, Taylor Boone and Terez Kilpatrick, and its lead narrator, Nic Lafin.

The world-renowned Children's Theatre Company's current hit is Dr. Seuss's The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! 

Playing a key role is Janely Rodriguez, the company's first Latin actor, and a proud non-binary artist. 

In the classic tale, a miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. In response, he plots the greatest heist imaginable.

Janely openly discusses being an activist, an out artist, children's reactions, and the great potential theater has in creating depth of understanding.

Beloved singer and Judy Garland "impersonator" Debbie Wileman talks to me today about ringing in the holiday season with A Christmas Garland. This sparkling new album imagines the Christmas record Judy herself never got to make. Mixing nostalgia, warmth, and Debbie’s uncanny embodiment of Garland’s voice and heart, the album blends classic and contemporary Christmas songs with glamorous orchestral arrangements; all delivered through the unmistakable lens of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons.

Here with me today, androgynous and non-binary black artist Jourdan Frost discusses the release of their new single, “Can We Pretend”, a mid-tempo pop ballad that blends the lush sonics of Top 40 pop with the sweeping nostalgia of classic rock! DJs and promoters discovered Jourdan singing in Jacksonville’s LGBT clubs and last year they signed with Velvet Code’s So Fierce Music Label.

At its heart, “Can We Pretend” carries a message everyone can relate with. It reminds listeners that hopeless romance still has a place in a modern world that often feels jaded.

Stewart Taylor’s funk and R&B inspired debut single Mess Your Hair Up dropped worldwide in 2019. Following its release, the song was featured on Logo’s NewNowNext and Queerty.com’s Top 10 songs of the Summer.  In addition to writing for himself, Stewart Taylor has penned songs for Romanian pop star Antonia, SB19’s Josh Cullen, rising US pop artist Ceranda, and JuJu Bee, Mo Heart, and Manila Luzon of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Today we talk about his new single, and video, EMILIO, a bilingual pop anthem that blends irresistible ‘80s grooves, Latin flair, and raw emotional storytelling.

Jason Mitchell Kahn, the expert on spectacular LGBTQ weddings is live with me today to talk about his new book ”We Do: An Inclusive Guide When a Traditional Wedding Won’t Cut It”. Jason is acclaimed wedding planner featured in Vogue, New York Times, and PEOPLE. Kahn has been listed as one of the Best Wedding Planners of the Year in Brides magazine hailed as “Broadway’s Wedding Planner” by Playbill, and even planned a wedding for Mariah Carey’s nephew.

   While we had a few technical difficulties at the show's start, it is a great conversation for those who wa...

Bobby Newberry, the acclaimed choreographer-turned-singer, makes a heartfelt return with his most intimate release yet-Feelin’. The radiant new single is a tribute to his late husband, TJ, who passed away following a battle with cancer.

Today I talk to Bobby about his work with the industry's superstars, his music and his beautiful love story.

The film  Mama Gloria by Luchina Fisher, the Emmy-award winning director, is on its way to becoming an LGBTQ Classic. The GLAAD-nominated documentary offers an intimate portrait of the late Gloria “Mama” Allen (1945–2022), a trailblazing Black transgender elder from Chicago. This heartfelt and hopeful film follows Gloria as she reflects on a life lived authentically — from her coming-of-age in Chicago’s pre–Stonewall drag ball culture to founding a self-funded “charm school” for young transgender people experiencing homelessness. More than a celebration of survival, it’s a testament to joy, grace, acceptance and intergenerational love. Mama Gloria is also available to stream as...

Following sold-out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2025, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is headed on a US Fall Tour in 2025.

Today, I have a rousing conversation with Vince Kelley, one of the show's originators and the show's Blanche.  We talk about the enormous love that propels the show forward, the humor, and the creativity. Vince has over 30 years of performing experience under his belt, has starred in productions of Hedwig and...

Spencer Cohen's award-winning comedy THE COMPATRIOTS is now available on all major platforms in the US and Canada. A nuanced portrayal of immigration, friendship, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, THE COMPATRIOTS follows Javi (Rafael Silva), an undocumented immigrant facing deportation, who unexpectedly reunites with his estranged best friend Hunter (Denis Shepherd), a vivacious bachelor seeking deeper connections. Together, they embark on a heartfelt journey to prevent Javi's expulsion from the only country he has ever called home. 

    Today I had an in-depth conversation with Spencer and Rafael about the heart and soul that went into making this acclaimed film (it...

Bear World Magazine, the world’s leading lifestyle publication for the global bear community, recently launched Bear World TV: a vibrant new video platform delivering weekly doses of news, entertainment, and culture created specifically for and by the bear community. Today I get to chat with two of its talented stars and content creators, Marquis The Honey Bear and Ravi Roth.

  Marquis The Honey Bear is an LA based Stand Up Comedian, Northwest Emmy nominated producer, actor/model, podcast host and known for his iconic reign as Mr. Bear Los Angeles 2023. Ravi Roth is a travel expert and...

Jordan Maye has followed up her debut album, CREATION OF JORDAN MAYE, with an infectious rock anthem, TEAR IT DOWN. I talk to Jordan today about her gender identity journey and musical achievements.  Her path to songwriting wasn’t some overnight revelation. It was a slow-burn devotion, bouncing between piano, guitar, and voice lessons, quietly sharpening the tools she’d later use to craft her own sound. 

The result is a new talent with a gorgeous and commanding voice that not only has a personal story to tell, but onw that will resonate in the hearts of her LG...

Widely named as the "Actress to Watch". Emiliana Jasper, is my guest today. Her performance in the new psychological thriller film MIA has garnered rave reviews. Today we talk about her film and theater accomplishments, the nuances of the film MIA and navigating the show business world as a young talented lesbian actor.

Luca Evans, Producer of QUEERING PRECEDENT, is my guest!  The podcast series looks at the legal and political landscape through the eyes of LGBTQ+ elders.  Its episodes feature California’s first transgender judge Victoria Kolakowski, the “Beyoncé of Bottom Surgery” Dr. Marci Bowers, transgender and two-spirit activist Marcus Arana, intersex advocates Anne and Suegee Tamar-Mattis, TransLatin@ President and CEO Bamby Salcedo, and Stonewall veteran Christy Henderson-Jenkins. Episode topics include the history of trans law in the U.S., gender-affirming healthcare, two-spirit liberation, intersex legislation, the intersection of immigration and trans rights, and lived experience of the legal system.

Director/producer Mikaela Shwer and film star Cadilina join me for an in-depth discussion of the new documentary THE KIDS ARE NOT ALRIGHT- including new exclusive details of Cadilina’s experience beyond what is seen in the film.

 The film centers on rampant abuse in the Troubled Teen Industry, an unregulated network of for-profit institutions claiming to fix wayward teenagers. Decades later, the kids are fighting back. Filmed over nine years, ”The Kids Are Not Alright” is an intimate portrait of trauma following three families’ journeys as whistle blowers.

Blond Jesus (aka Garrett Miller) is back on the new music trail with his ventures in the rock and pop world, and we had him live in house to talk about the new FRINGE OF FAME album that is lighting up Spotify on 83 playlists. We also talk about his hit single WHITE KNIGHT and the short film it inspired.

That film is blazing across film festivals and we discuss not only its major wins, but what if felt like to be in the audience greeted by standing ovations.

Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, and former educator who is challenging what it means to belong. In his debut book, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass,” Bill explores queer identity, Catholicism, family, and personal agency with unflinching honesty.  

Today we discuss birth order trauma, Pride, or how “nerding out to Madonna” led to him making the pop icon an academic subject!

As the new film "T" has its premiere on June 20th, I sat down with filmmaker Lane Michael Stanley and film star, Mel Glickman. 

Filmed over lead actor Mel Glickman’s real-life first year taking testosterone, T is a fictionalized, never-before-seen journey of transmasculine discovery, authentically portraying the moving struggles and joys encountered in friendships, family, and romantic relationships.

Lane Michael Stanley (he/they) is an award winning, transgender writer and director making community-
embedded work around queerness, healing, grief, recovery, restorative justice, and housing insecurity.

Mel Glickman is a non-binary transmasculine act...

Today’s conversation is about a bold new chapter in queer cinema! We talk to the new CinePride Film Festival's Arisce Wanzer. CinePride, debuts in September in Los Angeles. The four-day event promises to be a transformative celebration of authentic and diverse queer narratives, highlighting stories that challenge, inspire, and showcase the profound impact of LGBTQIA+ voices in cinema. Filmmaker, or film lover, Arisce is here with all the details today!

We also talk about Arisce's own amazing journey from trailblazing transgender model to being on CinePride's board of directors. Arisce starred in the groundbreaking Oxy...

My guest is the very talented, acclaimed nonbinary actor, writer, producer, and activist Vico Ortiz, a renowned drag king. Vico is debuting their original solo show RISE OF A KING in NYC and LA. In the show, Vico takes audiences on a whimsical, astrological, gender-bending journey through their childhood, using drag as a tool to both untether and re-root themselves.

My guest today is the former YouTube star and rising talent Presley Alexander, who is making waves with a breakout role in the highly anticipated Amazon/MGM’s The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck . 

Presley's journey in the industry began at the young age of 7, launching the YouTube channel ActOutGames, where they gained national recognition for candid, intelligent videos on science, LGBTQ+ identity, and mental health. They came out publicly at 11, becoming a celebrated Gen-Z voice for queer youth and contributing to the It Gets Better movement.

Fresh from its film festival and theatrical run accolades, the popular film THROUPLE will soon premier on straming services. I talked in depth with the talented Michael Doshier about the film's intimacies.

The film follows a lonely gay singer-songwriter as he navigates the messy terrains of modern desire, friendship, and unconventional love. When he unexpectedly becomes romantically entangled with a married couple, he’s forced to reevaluate the relationship he desires. 

My guest, Caitlin Starling, is a nationally bestselling author known for her genre-hopping horror novels, including The Luminous Dead, The Death of Jane Lawrence, Last to Leave the Room, and The Starving Saints.

THE STARVING SAINTS is an atmospheric fever dream of medieval horror with a sapphic twist. It follows three women—a sad lady knight desperate for purpose, a paranoid ex-nun chasing forbidden knowledge, and a rageful servant torn between survival and revenge—trapped in a besieged, starving castle, when saint-like guests arrive offering feasts of mysterious origins

Roy Blakey was a legend in multiple artistic niches.  In the Ice Skating Performance world, he was their "Spirit Leader". In the world of photography, celebrating male nudity, he was known as "the grandfather of gay photography."

While he chronicled and impacted the world, he especially did so to his niece, filmmaker Keri Pickett. She, and the exceptional Dawn Mikkelson (and previous guest to our show) have been working on the new upcoming film UNCLE ROY.  "As her 93-year-old uncle Roy develops life-threatening dementia, filmmaker Keri Pickett’s decades-long quest to secure a home for his legendary nude...

Joining me today for a lively conversation is Spencer Stevenson, who stars alongside Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls, Parenthood), Spencer plays “Elliot,” the eccentric and stylish social media team member at a boutique New York ad agency. Known for his quirky personality, six-inch heels, and carefree attitude, Elliot brings humor and heart to the series, which explores the chaos that ensues when Gen Z employees suddenly take over the agency’s C-suite.

Actress Janine Evans had a birthday wish - a great celebration of transgender people and the allies who love them. With the backing of Laura Bishop at the theatrical artist collective the 418 Project, and Topher Steele of Center for Spiritual Living, that wish became a vision, and became an event. That event is now a happening: The Emerald Ball in Santa Cruz California with music, fashion, and everything OZ. The team is on the podcast today with all the details!

A great conversation with Smashby, the fearless gender-blending artist who has thrilled Euro and Pride audiences for the past few years. We talk about his new music, and song, FIRST RODEO, which departs into infectious country music territory.

A rising star in the LGBTQ+ music scene, Smashby has always been unapologetically himself. Growing up, he endured relentless teasing from classmates who mocked his looks, voice, and mannerisms. From our conversation today, you can se that whether on the dance floor, at a honkytonk, or in the hearts of his fans, Smashby is proving that his journey is...

Trans author Rainie Oet (she/her), here with me today, is the author of the picture books Robin’s Worlds and Monster Seek (Astra). She has been awarded the Shirley Jackson Prize in Fiction.  

We talk about her fantastic new book GLITCH GIRL! Poetic and lyrical, the book takes the reader through the adventures of a 5th- 7th grader and their internal self-discovery and reactions to challenges.  
Her journey of self-discovery is further challenged as she begins to question whether her name and assigned gender fit. With the help of a growing friendship with Sam, a nonbinar...

Singer/songwriter Mike Maimone's music and life story are defined by resilience, passion, and authenticity.

Since launching his label, 8eat8 Records, in 2008, he has released 56 projects and contributed to numerous others, including playing keyboards on Company of Thieves’ Running From a Gamble, produced by Rob Schnapf, and Jon Walker of Panic! At the Disco’s Crazy Dream EP.

On top of being a prolific recording artist, Mike has averaged over 100 tour dates per year since 2005.

His latest release, "On My Way," reflects a poignant love story with his late husband. He tells us that...

 Long time former Mayor and City Council Member Jeff
 Comerchero and his co-author E.J. Radford have written a new dual memoir detailing not only
 their lives, but the unique circumstances that led to a friendship that never should have
 happened. We talked to them and heard their story!

 Comerchero is a 77-year-old staunch Republican, far to the
 right on most political, cultural, and social issues.
 In stark contrast, Radford is a 25-year-old barber with tattoos
 over most of their body, including a huge moth covering their
 neck, body piercings...

Kristine W, named the 8th Greatest Dance Artist of All Time by Billboard Magazine, is lighting up dance floors once again with her reimagining of the Sade classic, “Smooth Operator”. We talk about her incredible catalogue, new album and upcoming shows!

David just released a cover of the George Michael classic. We talk about the parallels between George Michael's coming out and David's own.  It is a great, personal conversation about a song of huge impact.

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Catherine Legault (“Sisters: Dream & Variations”), chronicles the world of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène as they put together their first book, Puberty, a series of self-portraits documenting their transition during hormone therapy. “Larry (They/Them)” debuts in LA at SlamDance Film Festival- but not before we talk to this director, and this star first! 

Garrett Miller is our OG podcast producer and star. He began our collaboration years ago and Rob Watson continued to develop it into a forum for the unheard queer artistic, musical, filmic and literary voices we need to hear. We talk about that history and the great new Garrett Miller music ready to download NOW!

What do Trump's executive orders do, and how do we fight them? On his first day in office as the 47th president of the United States, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders (EOs) that impact the LGBTQ+ community, as well as many others. It is important to note that executive actions do NOT have the authority to override the United States Constitution, federal statutes, or established legal precedent. Many of these directives do just that or are regarding matters over which the president does not have control. Given that, many of these orders will be difficult, if not imp...

The highly anticipated film Exteriors will premiere on Gay Binge TV on March 3, 2025. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mark Schwab, the film masterfully weaves together three interconnected stories of modern relationships, exploring themes of love, obsession, and reconnection. Through the lens of coincidence and connection, Exteriors delivers a poignant and captivating exploration of human emotions.   Today we talk to Mark and to one of the film stars, Fernando.  Exteriors follows three gay men grappling with life-changing emotional journeys.  An award-winning Bay Area-based filmmaker, Mark’s most recent achievements include writing and directing the feature film Shadows in Mind and the upco...

Today we talk to Spencer Macnaughton, founder and editor-in-chief, of the new Uncloseted Media online publication which features objective journalism at its finest.  The new publication is committed to providing the public with objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism that examines America’s anti-LGBTQ ecosystem and elevates the voices of everyday American heroes. While doing deep-dive journalism that uncovers the people, the money, and the power behind America’s anti-LGBTQ ecosystem and – at the same time – highlighting the voices of the people fighting back against these systems of ignorance and injustice, this is a publication for the LGBTQ community breaking out of the qu...

It has been reported that Donald Trump plans a trans military ban via executive order as soon as he takes office. It would reinstate and expand upon his first administration’s ban on transgender military service members. Details of this action are not known but the potential of this executive action is stoking devastating uncertainty for transgender people across the country. Today we talk again to Colonel Bree Fram -- she spoke to us three years ago after the first ban had been lifted. Today we will talk to her about the current threat as well as about her new bo...

The movie Screams from the Tower premieres this weekend at the Dances With Films NYC festival. It is described as "a delightful Hughes homage broadly based on Grant’s teenage years, growing up in the 1990s in the Chicago suburbs in the style of the late great John Hughes who was so very instrumental in highlighting the growing pains of the nerds, weirdos, and outliers.  Focusing on the absurd, painful, and often laughable journey of self-discovery and identity exploration every teen goes through before graduating and leaving the lives they know." Today we talk with Cory Wexler Grant about the film and t...

Popular country music star Brian Falduto has the new Christmas song you did not know you needed, especially if you are single. Christmas movies abound with themes of finding that "magic lover." Mariah Carey has dubbed herself as queen of Christmas by advocating for "all I want for Christmas is you." Brian, who has a career of up-ending the status quo is giving another take. It is Merry Christmas for the contentedly single people, aptly called "Christmas Solo" and we will be premiering it on the show today!  In 2023, Brian released his first country music song, "Same Old Country Love Son...

Donald Trump is back. In January, he will asend to office again after running a very anti-"woke" campaign often scapegoating transgender Americans.  Hundreds of horrible homophobic and transphobic bills passed in state houses may work their way to the federal level. And then there is Project 2025. Today we talk to two of our friends who have their fingers on the pulse of LGBTQ activism to find out the path forward for very concerned queer citizens: Brandon Wolf and Christopher Kane. Brandon is the National Press Secretary and Senior Director of Political Communications for the Human Rights Campaign. He is a...

1660 Vine, is a new muciacl about a group of influencers who  live in a famed Hollywood apartment building to pursue their dreams of social media stardom. The residents of 1660 Vine confront questions of fame, influence, identity, and mental health. All the while, the residents update their followers through vlogs, gaming streams, makeup tutorials, TikTok dances, songs and pranks, as they navigate their search for identity, discovering the difference between who they present themselves to be, and who they really are. Our guest today is prolific writer/showrunner Jonathan Prince, whose recent accomplishments include Four Weddings and a Funeral for MGM/Hulu...

The streaming show Danny Will Die Alone Season 2 is now available on Dekko.  Dekko is a streaming service specifically targetting gay men and has over 400 titles available.  Newest up is their exclusive series Danny Will Die Alone.  The series is both engaging and wickedly funny as we venture on a journey through one gay man’s disastrous dating life. Danny, the lead character, explores openness, polyamory, sex drive compatibility, gender norms, fisting, and more! The audience is constantly challenged to ponder: will Danny finally find love? Based on his track record, fat chance.   Think of the series as if Jack from Wi...

Kicking off the Halloween season, we talk to director, writer, and producer Jane Clark.  Jane is a storyteller. Through her company, FilmMcQueen, she has brought numerous shorts and 3 feature films to life, winning 18 awards and another 8 nominations by envisioning strong characters in visceral environments. Her new film is hitting the film festival circuit. Witchy Ways. The film centers around a young woman named Eve. Eve quits the rat race and heads to a remote country cottage to rediscover herself, and once there, begins falling for dynamic property owner, Danni. As they grow close, Danni confesses she is a witch, which is...

A true legend and icon, Marla Gibbs blazed trails for representation and diversity across the American consciousness. The beloved celebrity, five-time Emmy-nominated actress, is famous for her memorable portrayal of the maid, Florence, on the CBS hit comedy, “The Jeffersons.” She went on to create another hit sitcom, the NBC series, “227.” which she developed from the original stage play of the same title,  as Executive Producer on the show. Artistic to her core, she is a jazz singer, jazz club owner, actress, businesswoman, and maverick. Today, we also welcome director Kim Callaway and discuss the duo's new film Mildred 4 a Million, w...

Show and fan favorite Paul Richmond joins us today to discuss his new book Star Gazing. Paul is an internationally recognized visual artist and activist whose career has included exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States as well as publication in numerous art journals and anthologies. His work is collected by individuals around the globe. As an illustrator, he has created over four hundred novel cover illustrations. He co-founded the You Will Rise Project, an organization that empowers those who have experienced bullying to speak out creatively through art. He is the Executive Director of Art Makes Us, a...

MRS. DOUBTFIRE has left Broadway and is on its national tour. Handsome actor, writer, dancer, and director Alex Ringler is taking on the role of Stuart (the role played by Pierce Bronson in the film version). Today we talk to Alex about taking on that role as well as his television series project Seeking. The 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire” told a heartwarming tale about a father and actor who disguised himself as a female housekeeper named Mrs. Doubtfire to be able to spend time with his children following a divorce. Robin Williams gave an iconic performance in the lead role. The seri...

Steve Balderson's new film Love, Venezia seeks to redefine the cinematic portrayal of sexuality and human connection by presenting these themes through its sensory and emotional lens. Written and directed by Steve, the film is based on his own life experience that he wrote about in his erotic memoir Year of the Whore (Punk Hostage Press), the film delves into the themes of intimacy, love, and self-discovery in the protagonist's world which has been dominated by superficiality and fleeting encounters. It depicts a fictional version of his real life trip to Venice to overcome a painful breakup. Steve is a prolif...

One of our favorite power couples is back! The AP first dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district.  Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills in...

We get a live report today from Christopher Kane, White House correspondent for The Washington Blade. He is on the floor at the Democratic convention. He will bring us the latest on the speakers and behind-the-scenes exclusive interviews, plus news of the LGBTQ+ caucus. Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a longtime Washington DC-based reporter covering the White House, having previously covered the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's investigations of major mergers and acquisitions - along with antitrust policy development by federal agencies and US Congress, high stakes "bet-the-company" litigation, and certain activities by the FDA a...

Martin Lewis is a multi-faceted player in the spheres of the arts and entertainment. With a fabled five-decade history working in music, comedy, film, stage, TV, radio & books. He has been a cultural alchemist with many of the leading musicians and comedic artists of the last half-century. Bruce Vilanch is iconic for, among other things, the best jokes at the Academy Awards. He has been writing for the star-studded event for over 25 years, and has been the head writer since 2000. Bruce is much more ingrained into our culture than a single award show, however-- he. has written jokes for Bette Mi...

Gibson Guitars and their partner Music Forward believe in LGBTQ+ emerging performers and have set up a special grant program to help them.  Our guest is Danielle McDuffe of the Music Forward Foundation. Danielle comes from a professional music background that started at age 15 when she attended GRAMMY Camp for Music Journalism and got her articles published in magazines with the GRAMMY Museum. Since then, she has created and hosted her own podcast (MOODY), has written blog posts for artists like UMI, Bishop Briggs, and thuy, and has created showcases for local queer visual artists and musicians as part of Qu...

Was the confrontation by Donald Trump against a trio of black women journalists a strategic move on his part? Was the mind-bending attack on Kamala Harris's racial identity a dog whistle to his white supremecyMAGA enthusiasts?  And is it a buoyant rainbow tinges wind at the back of Kamala Harris that has her creating an unprecedented political comeback turning the political stage on its ear? We discuss this and other topics around the current campaigns on today's episode with renowned journalist Broday Levesque and our guest, political reporter Chris Kane.. Also having reported for the LA Blade, Chris is a l...

Our guest today is Nico Lang, a nonbinary journalist with over a decade of experience covering the transgender community’s fight for equality. Their work has appeared in major publications, including Rolling Stone, Esquire, The New York Times, Vox, The Wall Street Journal, Salon, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. We will discuss Nico's upcoming book AMERICAN TEENAGER: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. In the book, Nico tells the stories of Wyatt, Rhydian, Mykah, Ruby, Clint, Kylie, Augie and Jack -- all Americans, all teens, and all tr...

There is a hot, summertime celebration of queer voices at five venues across L.A. July 19 to July 28, 2024 More than 50 narrative and documentary short and feature films will be screened during Queer Rhapsody, a celebration of LGBTQIA+ voices in partnership with five iconic venues across L.A. Organized by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the series creates joyful, communal, and brave spaces for radical engagement among film fans, arts leaders and queer culture workers at a volatile time when identities and communities are under fire.  Today we talk about that roster of films with the Creative Director/Senior Programmer Martine Jo...

Pandora Boxx was drag before it reached anywhere close to the popularity it has today. Pandora had interviewed RuPaul years before Drag Race even aired and when it did, knew she was destined to be on the show. She sent in a video for season 2, and the rest, they say, is history. She won the title of Miss Congeniality in the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, clearly the fan favorite.  She subsequently returned for the first and sixth seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Boxx has also appeared in all three seasons of the show’s spin-off...

The Personal Stories Project and the Dot.Gay internet domain are in the midst of Pride month promotion powered by George Takei’s social media team.! This initiative will collect stories from LGBTQ people and then broadcast them out through George Takei's powerful social media influence. Charles Chan Massey and Sara Christie founded The Personal Stories Project in 2012 to promote activism, advocacy and support for the LGBT community and allies through the sharing of personal stories.Dot Gay  gives 20% of all new .gay registration revenue (not just profit!) is donated to LGBTQ+ organizations to help address key issues facing these com...

RuPaul has elevated dozens of drag queens into public prominence, but none are as legendary and impactful as OG queen and performer Latrice Royale. She joins us today and we will be showcasing two of her soulful ballads that demonstrate that not only is she fabulous, but she is also a vocal performer to be reckoned with. She originally captured the hearts of the world and earned the title of Miss Congeniality on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and then went on to appear in other incarnations of the franchise, including multiple guest appearances on the show, RuPaul’s Drag U...

In the new film Concerto for Abigail,  Samantha Porter is a world-renowned jazz pianist. At the age of 40-something, she is diagnosed with progressive hearing loss which will soon end in total deafness. How can she go on when hearing the music and composing is her life, and soon she won't hear it? Superfan Abigail McCarthy comes to the Empire Club to listen to Samantha and her trio. As the music unfolds, the thoughts of a relationship begin to take hold. Soon, a love affair brings much-needed joy into Samantha's life. How can she go on? Abigail just may be the...

Called "this year's rising star to watch" is Chinese-American queer actor Terry Hu (pronouns they/them) who stands out as a love interest on Max’s drama series “The Girls on the Bus”and in Hulu’s comedy film “Prom Dates”. Terry has previously made headlines for playing the first live-action non-binary character in a hit Disney movie franchise “Zombies 3,” and has previously been seen on Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever.” Terry  is a first-generation Chinese-American queer actor from New Jersey. Terry was always told that there wouldn't be any roles for them in Hollywood and was encouraged to focus on school instead. While...

You wouldn't think it a "defiant act" but in today's environment, it almost is. In a world where LGBTQ supportive material in schools is under attack comes a new book My Guncle and Me by author Jonathan Merritt. The book celebrates individuality and inclusivity, reminding young readers that they are unique, seen, and celebrated for who they are. The main character, Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by other kids at school. When his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his French bulldog, Jimmy Chew, in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that i...

Recently named one of the 2024 "25 Screenwriters to Watch" by Austin Film Festival and MovieMaker Magazine, G. S. Foxwood is our guest today. We will talk about his new film Wild Eyed and Wicked.  Written by G.S. and Executive Produced by Elizabeth Foxwood and their company New Mythology Productions, His previous, award-winning short films, Ten Shots (2020), Ghosts & Fashion (2019), and Lara (2018) screened at over twenty film festivals in the US and around the world. "Wild Eyed and Wicked"  follows Lily Pierce in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations. In order to do so, she must rec...

Singapore pop singing sensation Wils is releasing his final single, Dancing Lights, today.  “My journey in music is complete,” the singer-songwriter confirms.  “It has been a heartening ten-year ride that has taught me to live fearlessly as my authentic true self and I am ready to now follow the ‘Dancing Lights’ to wherever they lead me.” The song is an uplifting dance track that explores moodier, more subdued hues than past releases from Wils. Built around vocal effects and vintage synths, it’s an understated sound that sets the atmosphere of a young man coming to terms with life’s inevitable highs and...

Incisive. Vibrant. Dramatic. Anne Stott is a singer/songwriter of cinematic alt rock, an actor and apolitical rabble rouser. Her “bad girl to the good girls and good girl to the bad girls” energy infuses her music and live performances with an edgy compassion while her elastic style embraces eighties pop and nineties grunge infused with modern moody atmosphere. Her second album LOVE NEVER DIES peaked at #19 on the Relix Magazine radio chart  and SHE Magazine called her “a bewitching cross between Joni Mitchell and… Chrissie Hynde.”  Anne will be releasing her Climate Change track "Water To Blood” produced by legendary NYC produ...

David Archuleta is hotter than ever. His new hit single Hell Together debuted in the iTunes top 10, He won the GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist” 2024 . His latest songs are award-winning, he kicked off 2024 as the telecast opening performer at the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade, and he is on the verge of releasing a memoir. In 2008, more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with him; with his angelic voice, bashful sweetness and megawatt smile, over 44 million votes made him the first runner-up in Season 7 of American Idol - and a star at age 16. Shortly after “Idol,” David’s first singl...

Tom Goss is live with us today! We will be talking about his latest album Remember What it Feels Like and playing the first two releases! The album is an expansive 15-track collection of happy and light-hearted pop songs punctuated by beautiful ballads and raucous rock. Featured artists include comedian and musician Deven Green, hip hop diva Maya La Maya, wry chanteuse Anne Reburn and Goss's longtime collaborator de ROCHE. Tom has been singing for more than 15 years, creating a large and varied body of work (nine albums, five EPs, 40 music videos) that tracks his development both as a man and as...

Our guest today is Australian journalist/filmmaker Jordan Bryon, a trans man, who embeds with a Taliban unit, as they retake control of Afghanistan. Jordan shares the spotlight today with co-director Monica Villamizar, as they discuss the making of the intense documentary Transition.  In the film, Jordan gains incredible access to a Taliban unit during the fall of Afghanistan. The countryʼs transition coincides with his own physical transformation as a trans man. While he and his local videographer, Teddy, embed with the Taliban. From rural Australia, Jordan conceals his physiology and is accepted as a man. However, if the Talib...

The critically acclaimed drama "TOLL”  from rising star filmmaker Carolina Markowicz (“Charcoal,” “The Orphan”) premiers in the US this week! As a filmmaker, Carolina focuses on work that is in tune with the current political climate. The things that have happened in Brazil recently have been unimaginable to the filmmaker in many ways.  Brazil is a very conservative and homophobic society, where a minister of human rights, now a senator, stated that kids shouldn’t play with Frozen dolls because the character of Elsa was a lesbian. In the film TOLL, the main character, a toll booth attendant, realizes she can use her job to ra...

The award winning documentary Much Ado About Dying has its US theatrical premiere March 15! Today we talk to filmmaker Simon Chambers. When Simon Chambers received an email from his elderly gay uncle — “I think I may be dying” — he took it as a summons. His Uncle David, a retired actor living alone in a cluttered, mouse-infested London house, was being dramatic. But a documentary film was born. For the next five years, Simon both cared for and documented  Uncle David, through all his performative exuberance (acting out passages of Shakespeare), swings from boisterous humor to short temper, and physical/mental challenges...

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma, tragically died on February 8, 2024, after three girls beat him up in a restroom on Campus. .Nex had been experiencing bullying for over a year due to their gender identity. This alleged bullying reportedly began soon after a law was passed in Oklahoma requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates and an anti-trans culture emerging in Oklahoma thanks to the involvement of Libs of TikTok in the school system there. Today we talk about what it is like to be an LGBTQ youth in the state of Oklahoma, and the...

Joe Jarvis of Joe.My.God. (and our guest last week!) called it "Yelp for the queer-led revolution."  It is the new  Everywhere is Queer app based on the Everywhere is Queer LGBTQ directory that launched and became popular in 2022.  Joe describes it as providing "on-the-go discoverability to users and LGBTQ-owned businesses around the world, although the majority of spots exist in the continental U.S. It’s simple to navigate, consistently updated, and, most importantly, a living, digital document of Queer community."  When users make a profile and log on, they discover a green marker-filled map. The app finds LGBTQ-o...

Today we talk to two powerful LGBTQ activists,, advocates, and writers.  We have Joe Jarvis, one of the most popular and award-winning LGBTQ bloggers on the planet with the outspoken Joe.My.God blog and website. Joe spoke about his 19th year "in business" last April:  "We’re at 138,342 posts over 19 years, the last 15 of which have been without a full day off, although posting on weekends is usually at a slower rate. As I’ve said on this day every year, whether I am insanely committed or am insane and should be committed – that is entirely your call.” Today Jow, and w...

The AP dubbed them the Transgender Power Couple. Journalist Erin Reed was formerly the digital director of The American Independent. She currently writes for the Los Angeles Blade and Harpers Bazaar.. She is a researcher who tracks anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world and helps people become better advocates for their queer family, friends, colleagues, and community. Reed also is a social media consultant and public speaker. Her fiance is Zooey Zephyr, member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 100th district.  Zephyr was a vocal opponent of multiple anti-LGBT bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. During a floor debate on...

Lie With Me is a stunningly beautiful, bittersweet love story. It will soon be available on major platforms in the United States. The film is about a writer coming terms with the love of his life, that he had lost years before. Upon agreeing to be the brand ambassador for a famous cognac celebrating their bicentennial, novelist Stéphane Belcourt returns to his hometown for the first time in many years. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing back to him:irrepressible attraction, bodies becoming one in the heat of desire, a passion that can...

Today we talk to filmmaker, producer, director, Lisa France! We will be discussing the new documentary she produced called The Herricanes, and all it represents.  Directed by Olivia Kuan, The Herricanes will be featured in key fim festivals including Slamdance 2024 this week in Park City, Utah. The Houston Herricanes was a women's professional full-tackle football team. The players found camaraderie and strength as they controversially open a new door in the world of sports. Women playing football and stepping into a terf, not just dominated, but protected for, and only allowed for men. The Houston Herricanes were a part of th...

Hip Hop star DameZ is with us today, talking with us, and playing a track from his new album Hell Now, Heaven Later.  He is a rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, editor, creative director, and a rising star in music. With a focus on on rap and and R&B, he showcases his talents and versatility through an eclectic catalog of self-penned songs and choreography-heavy visuals and performances. DameZ was named the “New Face of Atlanta’s Music Scene” by Out Magazine’s Pride edition in 2020, as well as Atlanta Magazine. In 2022, MTV News said Damez was ready to take the throne. H...

Brody Levesque, editor of the LA Blade Magazine shares the most popular stories across various topic aresa concerning the LGBTQ community.

The 2006 movie Boy Culture is cited by Rotten Tomatoes on its list of the Best LGBTQ+ Movies of all time. Its long awaited sequel has just arrived on the on-demand platforms: Boy Culture: Generation X.  The sequel finds X and Andrew, the fan favorite romantic couple of the original film in an on-again, off-again couple situation. They are now both 40, broken up, and tensely sharing a home out of financial necessity. When X attempts to plunge back into his previous job as a sex worker, he's in for a rude awakening — he's no longer the flavor of the month, and the e...

Irene Staub emerged from Zurich's underground scene in the 70s and 80s. With a mystique that rivaled Marilyn Monroe's, her iconic magnetism also carried Monroe's predestination for tragedy. Straub's looks, talent and alure charmed the likes of Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Felini, Deneuve and more. Felini, in fact, remarked of her, “Someone who burns that bright, dies young.” She was a model, a singer and the muse of designers and artists. To that end, possibly her most recent impression as a muse was on director and writer Gabriel Bauer, who used never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with prominent contemporaries to create...

With over 7 millions streams to date, IDMAN is exploding onto the music scene, and is getting everyone's attention.She was named one of the "20 R&B Artists to Watch" by Complex, and one of the "R&B Stars of 2023" by Apple Music. A SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Award nominee, IDMAN was shaped by their Somali heritage and a deep interest in social activism, They are creating a sonic tableau of hybrid R&B that explores the highs and lows of navigating relationships and life.  IDMAN’s current singles “Down For It”, “Good Life”, “Look At What I’m Doing To You” and “Hate”...

After losing her best friend Drew to a gunman at the Pulse shooting, Sara Elizabeth Grossman has stepped up to make a difference. She runs a communications consulting firm that works with the LGBTQ+ community and their businesses, and is on the board of The Dru Project, a nonprofit advocating for and providing curriculum for gay-straight alliances in high schools, founded in the wake of Drew's death. Sara is a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and gun violence prevention. She believes in the power of storytelling to bridge gaps, foster empathy, and ignite conversations that inspire positive change. Through her w...

With many million followers across various social media platforms, Alaska is one of the top tier of famous drag queens. With the RuPaul All Stars crown to her credit, her brand is loved and adored. The public first fell for her on the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where she finished in the final 3 before returning and taking the afoementioned crown as winner of season two of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” She has released four chart-topping studio albums, “Anus,” “Poundcake,” “Vagina” and “Red 4 Filth.” With several acting credis and awards, Alaska has also released a young adult novel titled “Alaska Th...

We have indie singer/songwriter Kaleb Rudy in studio! He is releasing his debut EP one track at a time. The project, announced by Out Magazine, includes visualizers for each song that portray a relationship between two fictional drifters. Kaleb’s latest single “Selfish” is the fourth track from the EP and joins three previously released songs, “Eighteen,” “Mess,” and “Tornado.” Today-- we will premiere two of those songs for you! The songs are written by Kaleb, the visualizers are self-directed, and Kaleb stars in the visualizers alongside actor M. Taylor Hall. Kaleb was born and partly raised in Colorado before moving acros...

Welcome Back to Rated G Radio with your host Garrett Miller. Tonight we are welcoming returning guest, Rick Karatas, who has been getting lots of attention with his new award winning Christmas song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You - GONE!" Also available on Rick's Spotify Channel HERE!

We welcome back Bryan Ruby to our show today!  Bryan is the LGBTQ trailblazer who gave gay representation to not only the country music scene, but to professional baseball as well. He is back wit a brand new EP called Diamonds are Forever. We will be talking to Bryan, and playing the title track of the EP today. The EP also features a song called The Standouts (Heroes Version) which is a duet of Bryan and out country superstar Ty Herndon. “I immediately said yes.” Ty responded  when asked about joining forces with Bryan . He said the “song demonstrates the values of...

Now based in Portland Oregon, soft rock, singer/songwriter band Glitterfox 's soaring intimacy has won over Pacific Northwest fans. They have just released a hot track, Drive, and are soon releasing a new song, TV. We will play BOTH for you today! The core of Glitterfox is married couple Solange Igoa and Andrea Walker. Each were queer kids in need of an escape from conservative towns. There songs are of their years living together in a van, traveling the country to play music and; of settling down in a studio apartment just prior to the pandemic. Partnered now with a...

Since the start of her musical journey, Sophie B. Hawkins has shown an uncompromising devotion to her singular truth, endlessly transcending boundaries and offering up new ways of experiencing the world around us.In the 90's she turned heads by declaring herself as "omni-sexual". While others scratched their heads at the term, she embraced concepts that are just now being understood and lived. Her new albulm underscores the theme of authenticity and taking the freedom to be YOU as you are, and want to be seen. Rooted in Sophie’s raw yet poetic lyrics as well as her captivatingly distinctive voca...

Today we talk to one of the premier activists to fight against the horrific "ex-gay" initiatives over the past few decades, Wayne Besen. Wayne Besen is an American LGBTQ+ rights activist and the founder and executive director of Truth Wins Out, a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing the dangers of the ex-gay movement. He is a former investigative journalist, having worked for WABI-TV, and a former spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign.  In 1998, Wayne left the Human Rights Campaign to start Truth Wins Out. The organization was founded in response to the growing ex-gay movement, which claims that it is po...

The Kids Online Safety Act is making its way through Congress as a means to protect kids, including LGBTQ kids from harm that can come from social media. The bill will protect young people from harmful design and programming decisions, while explicitly safeguarding youth autonomy to explore online.   Will the bill be effective? How will it work?  We find out today with our special guests.  Laura Marquez-Garrett is a 2002 Harvard Law School graduate and spent the first twenty-years of her career in Big Law, where she oversaw complex litigation matters and business disputes and specialized in electronic evidence and forensic inves...

Today's guest, Alis Vibe is the rising pop star, you need to hear!  From Milan, Italy, she has been making a name for herself with pop music that inspires her listeners to dance and, at the same time, share a deep message. Her intentional music represents her desire to raise awareness and develop a sense of community among her listers. Alis views herself as a singer and a performer who conveys a message of freedom and love to the world. She has moved to Nashville as part of the "Not Country" music scene, and making waves!  Today we premiere her ne...

Oscar Stembridge, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Sweden, gives his listeners much more than a small dose of authenticity: he gives what he calls his “emotional truth.” He recently awed LA audiences in a sold out gig, and is ready to take on the world. Oscar's music carries themes of endless possibilities and coming-of-age optimism from his personal experiences. His music is an anthem for Generation  Z, a suspended cry of hope and disparity amid a larger global socio-political struggle. His original music echoes the concerns of his generation facing climate change, destruction of natural habitats both in the oceans and acros...

August at twenty-two  is the tale of a young woman thrown into a sea of relationships, their complexities and the discovery of her own identity as it is molded by her desires, priorities and expectations. Cal, played by Ali Edwards, is a floundering actress who has to deal with the fact that her childhood soulmate, Jacob, now has a serious girlfriend. Cal’s acceptance of the new relationship veers into uncharted territory as the friendship between the two women becomes complicated and complex, challenging Cal’s focus, identity and the other relationships in her life. Our guests today are Ali Edward...

He dances! He sings! More times than not, he is slaying with his drop-dead good looks and sultry "come on" glances, but this summer the beautiful Garrett Clayton is romping on the beach with the celebratory, and more than a little camp, Barbie Boys.  The dancable banger pays homage to cultural icons from Barbie (hello...) to Olivia Newton-John (the Physical era) to Britany and Paris Hilton. It was written and produced by a team that have infused pop into acts from Erasure to Pink. We have both Garrett and his Barbie Boys in studio with us today, for rousing discussion, an...

Our special guest today is Robert James, award winning LGBTQ filmmaker whose work is steeped in San Francisco culture. His outstanding documentaries, celebrated around the world, often explore themes of queer identity, activism, and community. His films bring to life people and souls who might otherwise be forgotten, but were in their own rights dynamic creative human beings with creative contributions for the world. Today we will be talking about Robert's newest release,“The Unabridged Mrs. Vera’s Daybook” which  tells the brilliant story of historic activism, love, and community art through the works of two prolific San Francisco artists, David Fau...

Welcome Back to Rated G Radio with your host Garrett Miller. Tonight we are welcoming returning guest, Rick Karatas, who wrote a tribute song to the beloved Olivia Newton John.  Rick will talk about the origin of his inspiration for his creation "Her Spirit Lives On."  We'll also be joined by Adrian Christian who performs the song. Now available on iTunes and wherever you purchase your favorite music!

Rated G Radio is back and bringing us an hour of power tonight is Rated OZ Radio's very own Mary Lou Munroe Rey! Garrett and Mary Lou will get caught up on her winter, his summer.  There will be lots of hot topics to banter about and we'll find out what Mary Lou has been up to since we last spoke! Connect with Mary Lou on Instagram here:  ratedozradio_8 Please tonight's broadcast is NOT a psychic call in show.  

American recording artist and producer Barb Morrison is in our house!  They are  a Top 5 Billbord Dance chart songwriter, platinum record producer and have worked with artists including Blondie, Rufus Wainright, Franz Ferdinance, LP, Asia Kate Dillon and our recent musical guest Tripping Jupiter. Today we will be focusing on Barb's brand new memoir Bottoming for God! Bottoming for God by Barb Morrison is a memoir that tells the story of the author’s journey from being a punk rocker, record producer and film composer in New York City to finding their true identity as a non-binary person, a spiritual seeke...

What is it like to serve in state government as the very first trans elected state senator in US history when transgender Americans are under brutal attack across the country? Today we find out with special guest Sarah McBride. Sarah is an activist and politician who has been a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate since January 2021. She was previously the National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign.  She has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in her role as senator. She has spoken out against discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and has worked to pass legislation that would p...

Concord Originals, the narrative content creation division of the world’s leading independent music company and licensor of stage productions, Concord, partnered with Outfest to launch a one-of-a-kind short film financing and intellectual property licensing initiative to support up-and-coming LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of color. One of the featured films from this colaboration is a short film called Avivar, premiering at Outfest Los Angeles 2023.  Today we talk to the producer , writer, director and star of Avivar. Outfest began as a queer film festival and has become a major arts, media and entertainment organization. This year's festival runs July 13 to July 23. Avivar means to ignite, revive, rekindle, The film center...