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Popular Author Caitlin Starling and the new book The Starving Saints

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
 

Film Makers Keri Pickett and Dawn Mikkelson on UNCLE ROY!

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 male photography and theatrical ice-skating collection takes on a new urgency. The race to preserve his artistic legacy before his final curtain call is on."
 
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Star of the new hot sitcom, The Z SUITE, the talented Spencer Stevenson!

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.
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The Emerald Ball of Santa Cruz CA- Where Resistance Becomes Fabulous!

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!

Music Star and Euro Sensation SMASHBY With Brand New Music!

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 just getting started.
 

Author Rainie Oet and GLITCH GIRL! - Her Fabulous Debut.

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 nonbinary classmate, she begins to realize that it’s okay to defy conventional norms and expectations. 

Mike Maimone's New Song Reflects a Beautiful Gay Love Story

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 story and how love has informed his musical journey. 

What Happened When an "Old Conservative Man" Sat in a Queer Barber's Chair: They Wrote a Book!

 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 everywhere, and nose rings.  They are now best of friends and co-authors of The Old Man and the Queer.

Kristine W, One of the Top Dance Artists of All Time, Live With Us!

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 Archuleta and His New FREEDOM - Great LGBTQ Anthem!

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.