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The Grinch's Janely Rodriguez as "Betty-Lou Who" Here Today!

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.

Judy Garland's Christmas Music is Reincarnated by the Talented Debbie Wileman

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.

The Fabulous Jourdan Frost and CAN WE PRETEND

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 Hot New Single EMILIO and Insight Into the Singer Songwriter and Dancer

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, LGBTQ Wedding Expert and Author!

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 want a special day, or have loved ones headed for the altar.

Bobby Newberry and His Heartfelt New Single “Feelin’” Dedicated to His Late Husband

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.

Award Winning Director Luchina Fisher and the film MAMA GLORIA

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 part of AfroPoP.
Today I talk to Luchina about the film, and the heart and soul she projected into its making. Luchina's other work includes the Emmy Award-winning short documentary The Dads (Netflix), executive produced by Dwyane Wade; Team Dream (BET), winner of multiple film festival awards, executive produced by Queen Latifah; and Locked Out, the Best Documentary Feature at the American Black Film Festival. Her latest project, celebrating Black queer contributions to music, won the 2023 PitchBLACK Film Forum.

The Golden Girls are LIVE and on tour!

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 the Angry Inch and The Boys in the Band, among others. He's not only a talented triple-threat who acts, sings, and dances, but he also designs costumes for the stage.  Plus, we do some Golden Girls trivia along the way!

THE COMPATRIOTS, the new award winning comedy/drama film: the filmmaker and the star

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 is 8.6 out of 10 stars on IMDB). 

The Stars of Bear World TV: Marquis The Honey Bear and Ravi Roth!

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 award-winning content creator having explored Queer culture in 44 countries with their brand Ravi Round The World while hosting 24 Hour GAYover, Ravi’s Road To Pride, and The Gaycation Travel Show,