Rated LGBT Radio

The Tragedy and Immortality of Karen Carpenter, Biographer Randy L. Schmidt

As the new documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection hits the Santa Barbara Film Festival, we talk to its producer and author of the book on which the film is based. His name is Randy L. Schmidt and the book is Little Girl Blue , which was a New York Times Editor's Choice, and on the Wall Street Journal's Best Seller List.
He has written numerous projects based on the Carpenters as well as biographies on Judy Garland and Dolly Parton.He has served as creative consultant for several television documentaries on the Carpenters, including the E! "True Hollywood Story," A&E's "Biography," and VH1's "Behind the Music." , and was a contributor to the award-winning podcast, DOLLY PARTON'S AMERICA. A  music educator in Denton, Texas, the gay publication He Said dubbed him as the handsome author "Mr. Aficionado."
With co-host Brody Levesque
 

Non-binary Musical Artist Tripping Jupiter is in the House!

Today we talk to musical artist Tripping jupiter and play their new song Torn America!  
The face of Tripping Jupiter is that of Madstone Rowan (they/them, he/them), a vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter based in New York City who is seamlessly two parts groove, one part empowerment, plus just a spritz of glitter. Madstone creates a transcendent view of art and of music and presents it without societal restrictions or self-imposed limits. The result is barrier-free freedom presented within the sonics and visuals of modern rock and retro-pop sensibilities.
 
With co-host Brody Levesque

Out Bi Actor Josh Banday, Star of the Upcoming Series Not Dead Yet

ABC is about to launch a fun new series, Not Dead Yet. From creators David Windsor and Casey Johnson ("This Is Us," "The Real O'Neals") and starring Gina Rodriguez, "Not Dead Yet" follows Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a broke and newly single self-described disaster, working to restart the life and career she left behind 10 years ago. 
Josh Banday plays Dennis, Nell's boss who happend to be bi.  Josh also happens to be bi. He is an LA actor who appeared as Ivan on Amazon's Upload by Greg Daniels. He has also appeared on The Big Bang Theory, Mom, Adam Ruins Everything, and will appear on the upcoming series Pam and Tommy. He got his comedy chops appearing in shows at Second City, and the Groundling's Sunday Company.
 
With co-host Brody Levesque 

Gay Dad Day on Rated LGBT with TikTok Gay Dad Star Jose Rolon!

Our guest Jose Rolon is best known for his NYCGayDad Tiktoks starring him and his three kids. While several of those clips have gone viral and gotten him appearances on the TODAY Show, NowThis News, Ellen’s Game of Games, Tamron Hall Show, Univision Se Habla USA, and The Drew Barrymore Show. He is the first gay dad to be on the cover of Parents Latina Magazine. 
He also has a career influencing people's loves lives. He is one of the top rising wedding planners in NYC. He is frequently sought for his expertise on The New York Times, Brides, NACE, and more, as well as his work featured with Martha Stewart, Essence Magazine, Sophisticated Weddings Magazine, New York Weddings, the Best of The Knot, and was named one Biz Bash's Most Influential Event Professionals. He is the co-host of Crackle's new series Wedding Talk, host of The Know's Parenting Wins.
 
With co-host Brody Levesque
 

No Straight Lines-The Rise of Queer Comics: Director Vivian Kleinman With Us!

The award winning documentary No Straight Lines shows how comic books and strips have provided a unique, uncensored window into LGBTQ lives from the 1970s onward, beginning at a time in which there was no other genuine queer storytelling in popular culture. The film focuses on the story of five scrappy and pioneering cartoonists who depicted everything from the AIDS crisis, coming out, and same-sex marriage, to themes of race, gender, and disability. They tackled the humor in queer lives in a changing world, and the everyday pursuits of love, sex, and community.
Today we talk to the film's producer/director Vivlan Kleinman!  Vivian is known for tackling challenging subjects and filmic approaches. She executive produced the Academy Award nominated documentary short Last Day of Freedom; she produced the Peabody Award-winning Color Adjustment; and was director/producer of Families Are Forever (Outfest Audience Award) as well as other significant credits.
With co-host Brody Levesque
 

LGBTQ Star of Netflix’s My Unorthodox Life, Ra’ed Saade in the House!

Reality show My Unorthodox Life documents Julia Haart and her children's decision to leave the Haredi Jewish community in Monsey, New York and pursue their passions for fashion and design. The series features Julia's best friend Robert Brotherun-- they are kind of the Will and Grace of reality TV. 
In the second season, Ra'ed enters the series as Robert's boyfriend and partner. Today, Ra'ed enters OUR scene, to tell us about life as an Arab-American gay reality star, his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights as well as his connections to native Lebanon and conditions there.
 
With co-host Brody Levesque

Club Q and the War on Drag Queens- Conversation with a Drag Warrior

Mid November a gun man killed 5 at Club Q in Colorado. 17 were injured. The Club was a well known venue for drag performances and an easy target for anti-LGBTQ hate.
This week, there was a House Committee meeting looking into the growing anti-LGBTQ violence in America. Survivors of both the Club Q and Pulse masacres spoke. “To the politicians and activists who accuse LGBTQ people of grooming children and being abusers: shame on you,” Michael Anderson, Club Q survivor said to them. “As leaders of our country, it is your obligation to represent all of us, not just the ones you happen to agree with. Hate speech turns into hate action, and actions based on hate almost took my life from me, at 25 years old.”  Club Q owner Matthew Haynes responded to GOP "thoughts and prayers" saying, "I ask you today, not simply what are you doing to safeguard LGBTQ Americans; but rather, what are you or other leaders doing to make America unsafe for LGBTQ people."
Today we discuss these attacks with two very close to the issue. Sara Grossman, whose dear friend was killed in the Pulse shooting, and renown drag performer Jessica L'Whor , who was a regular headliner at Club Q.
With co-host Brody Levesque
 

Producer/Writer and Star of the New Amazon Prime Movie ”Guadalajara” !

The brand new Amazon Prime film, Guadalajara is now available! Many years in the making, this film was inspired by the true life events of a trans teen growing up in East L.A. This thrilling drama tells the story of Guadalajara Bustamante and her relationship with her mother as she befriends the neighborhood queen bees, and begins going down a destructive path.
Today we talk to the film's producer/writer and star, Alexander Justin Gonzales. As a Tejano-American filmmaker and a member of the LGBT community, Alexander uses his work as an opportunity to represent his community and tell their stories with a particular focus on intersectionality.
With co-host Brody Levesque

Rated G Radio: Guest Co-Host Rebecca Fisk

Welcome to Rated G Radio with your host Garrett Miller.
Tonight Garrett welcomes VIP Guest Co-Host: Rebecca Fisk  
We'll be serving up heapin' helpings of our Weekly Wrap when Garrett and Rebecca talk Hot Topics.  We'll invite you to call in to share your thoughts on topic in this uncensored, non-pc conversation which goes deep into uncharted waters in the most outrageous ways possible.  
RATED G RADIO features a wide range of programming each and every week showcasing some of the most popular hosts in podcast history!  Check out our other featured programs.  Sign up for the socials and connect.  We'll love having you join us.
Rebecca Fisk: America's Top 50 Psychic
Rated LGBT Radio starring Rob Watson
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Journey with Stephanie starring Stephanie Gerard
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Journey with Stephanie: Special Guest Doug Johnston Psychic Astrologer

Welcome to Journey with Stephanie!
Tonight Stephanie welcomes Psychic Astrologer Doug Johnston!  Doug is a lifelong psychic, self-taught astrologer for over 40 years, artist and actor!  Stephanie will interview Doug on all of his activities in the first half of the show.  
Call or text to set up an appointment for a reading with Doug!   
PHONE:  206-769-4924
EMAIL:   roastingdoug@gmail.com
In the second half of the show, we'll open up the phone lines and you can call in to ask 1 question about love, money, career, family, pets, your chakras, theta energy healing - you name it!  Stephanie will take your calls!.
To book a private session with Stephanie, please visit her website here.