Rated LGBT Radio
Rob Watson hosts an engaged hour of lively conversation on a variety of topics involving the LGBT community. The podcast has been named one of the top 100 best LGBTQ podcasts of 2025, one of the best LGBT podcasts of 2019 by FMPlayer, and one of the "Top 20 LGBT Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020" by Feedspot.com.
Episodes
Sophie Welllington, the Folk and Jazz Song Infusion Dance Diva !
My guest today is the complex and fascinating queer artist, Sophie Wellington. We discuss their brand-new album, the adventurous and introspective Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still. The album follows a pattern of ballads and songs interspersed with instrumentals through to the end, with the instrumentals showcasing Wellington’s acumen at angular displacement of familiar old-time tunes accompanied b
SHE'S NONBINARY filmmaker, the fabulous Jess McLeod
Blazing through current film festivals is the short film SHE'S NONBINARY. In the film, the nonbinary lead character, Max (played by Jess McLeod), and their straight, cisgender boyfriend, Jake (played by Alexander Steele Zonjic), experience a sudden identity and relationship crisis. The film explores the hidden, uncomfortable friction in queer-straight relationships, contrasting Jake's desire to b
Keeana Kee, the Fabulous Queen of Exotic Pop!
My guest is the popular diva Keeana Kee, whose thrilling music is wowing audiences worldwide. Her music and video hits are a genre-blurring fusion of cinematic storytelling, Afropop rhythms, Latin heat, and emotionally charged pop.
We discuss everything from the commanding energy of “GODDESS” to the introspective depth of “HEAL ME,” and how she transforms vulnerability into strength with every re
Queer Country Artist EmmaJean Jenkins GAY ALL THIS TIME and Her Alter Ego, Annika Sokolofsky!
My guest is the uber talent, EmmyJean Jenkins (she/her) the queer country artist based in Boulder, Colorado. We talk about her comedic country cabaret DETECTIVE CONVENTION, a true story of murder, intrigue, romance & comedy, as well as her first album, Gay All This Time, an EP of original songs with San Francisco’s Friction Quartet.
She is better known as her alter ego, Annika Socolofsky, the
The Award-Winning Independent Chart-Topping Garrett Miller (AKA Blond Jesus) is Back!
Special show with my good friend Garrett Miller (AKA Blond Jesus). His brand-new album, I Hear You, launches tomorrow. With a diverse catalog that ranges from rock to pop, from honkytonk to inspirational, Garrett's unique music has won numerous awards and topped multiple independent music charts. He is a singer, songwriter, and author who shares his messages of hope and inspiration with the worl
Filmmaker Frankie Campisano's New Films BREAKFAST AT BERGAIN and MY NAME IS JOHN
My guest today is the uber talented Frankie Campisano, non-binary writer, director, and producer. Frankie has a reputation for crafting dark comedy and horror stories about deeply flawed folks struggling to reinvent themselves. A non-binary punk-rocker with a style a studio exec once favorably compared to "Aaron Sorkin on acid," they are the co-founder and lead producer behind the award-winning cr
Filmmakers the Butler Brothers and the New Hilariously Dark Satire/Horror STARSUCKERS
I talk to filmmakers Brett and Jason Butler about their new film STARSUCKERS that is premiering at London's FrightFest.
A darkly satirical thriller filled with shocking twists and biting social commentary, STARSUCKERS examines the dangerous intersection of celebrity culture, ambition, and identity, asking just how far ordinary people are willing to go in pursuit of fame and fortune. At the center
Mystic Horror Author SM Hallow and the New THE HALLS OF THE DEAD
My guest is the acclaimed author SM Hallow! We discuss the brand-new thriller THE HALLS OF THE DEAD and her previous work, HOW TO SURVIVE THIS FAIRYTALE. SM shares the very personal inspirations behind each of the edge-of-your-seat reads.
The Halls of the Dead is a queer Gothic horror novel set in 1849 London, that follows Irene Shallcross Haley as she attempts the first true resurrection in two t
Author Jamison Firestone and His Thrilling Memoir RULE OF LIES
My guest today is Jamison Firestone, author of RULE OF LIES: My Wild Ride Through Chaos, Corruption, and Murder in Putin’s Russia (Harper; June 23, 2026).
The book is a true story that reads like a spy thriller—darkly comic, violent, and unnervingly real. Rather than explaining Russia’s destruction of rule of law and democracy through politicians or oligarchs, the book tells it from the inside out
Retired Col. Bree Fram : The Trans Ban and How the US Military Has Suffered
Retired Col. Bree Fram is an astronautical engineer, public policy expert, author, speaker, former Congressional candidate, and retired U.S. Space Force colonel. She was forced to retire from the military in 2025 due to Trump administration policy regarding transgender people. She turned that moment into a 2026 run for Congress in Virginia, putting service and character at the center of her campai
The Fabulous Dance Anthem Diva KIESZA and the new Dancing and Crying Vol. 3
Known for her monster dance hit HIDEAWAY, KIESZA is live with me today to talk about her new album Dancing and Crying vol. 3. Assertive and meaningful, the new album is a dance floor joy.
Our conversation covers her unexpected rise to fame with "Hideaway," the challenges of branding in the music industry, and the impact of a serious car accident and brain injury on her life and career. She reflec
Renown Queer Poet Laurier Tiernan and FIFTY-FIVE WAYS to SURVIVE
My guest is interdisciplinary poet and multidisciplinary artist Laurier Tiernan! We talk about their work and life experiences. Laurier shares their journey as a genderqueer and non-binary person growing up in conservative Edmonton, Alberta, where they were bullied in school and faced discrimination, including being chased and called slurs as recently as 2024.
We cover Laurier's recent poetry boo
The Power of Queer Culture to Create Transformational Leaders - Dr. Joel Brown
Great conversation with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, author of "Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice." Dr. Brown, an attorney with a doctorate in educational leadership and founder of the management consulting firm Pneumos, discussed his journey of understanding his LGBTQ+ identity and how queer culture embodies leadership values that can
The Iconic Margaret Cho !! And the New Dance Anthem "YER DIHH"
My guest is the LGBTQ treasure, Margaret Cho. We discussed her ever-present presence throughout fabulous LGBTQ culture as well as her new song "YER DIHH" (a gay version of "WAP") featuring Jane Wiedlin and a music video with many LGBTQ comedians., We discussed her upcoming comedy special "Choligarchy" to be filmed in Palm Springs. We spoke at length about current controversies over labeling, Marg
Acclaimed Author Greg Sarris and His New Book THE LAST HUMAN BEAR
My guest today is acclaimed author and tribal leader Greg Sarris . We discuss his latest book "The Last Human Bear." Greg shares his personal background as a mixed-race individual who was adopted and later discovered his birth mother's identity, as well as his journey of coming to terms with his gay identity while growing up as an outsider. He discusses how his relationship with Mabel McKay, a med
Film Director Rowan Haber of WE ARE PAT Celebrating the Iconic SNL Character
We Are Pat is a new feature-length documentary exploring the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the 90s to now through the lens of the iconic SNL sketch, It’s Pat. Featuring the now classic character by Julia Sweeney, the film examines Pat’s origins as a joke rooted in cultural anxiety of the 90s around gender while drawing striking parallels to today’s culture wars around transness and
Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal of KEVIN'S SERIES OF UNFORNUNATE EVENTS
Today on Rated LGBT Radio, we’re stepping into a bold, funny, and beautifully crafted piece of LGBTQ storytelling on television. My guests are Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal, the creative forces behind the acclaimed UK series PATTERNS, now premiering its second season. Across eight episodes per season of PATTERNS, each episode offers a self-contained story within a shared universe where characters re
David Archuleta! The book, the songs, and brand new music coming next week!
I welcome back to the show David Archuleta! When David was last here, he was merely a multi-award-winning and bravely out singer…. Making his mark on his journey with hits like UP and HELL TOGETHER—and we were celebrating his version of George Michaels FREEDOM.
That was then—this is now. He is now David Archuleta, NYT bestselling author—of the hugely important and significant memoir, DEVOUT. Wit
BJ Minor, Star of the New Horror/Comedy SCARED TO DEATH
My guest today is the uber talented BJ Minor who stars in Scared to Death (in theaters now).
B.J. is a multi-talented artist who acts, writes, directs and sings…and is best known for portraying teen Mike Tyson in Hulu’s Mike (2022), a breakout role that showcased their physical transformation, dramatic range, and commitment to representation. They have since had impactful roles in several dozen ma
Aidan Langford, Star of Netflix's ROOMATES on Being Seen
My guest today is Aidan Langford, who plays a pivotal LGBTQ character in the Happy Madison film Roommates for Netflix. We discuss working with Adam Sandler as well as Dolly Parton, when he was featured in Netflix's "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings." You may have also seen in Amazon's "Bosch", and the SXSW independent feature 1985, as well as Breaking Them Up and "NCIS: New Orleans".
Along with actin
Today's LGBTQ Workplace Experience: the Shine the Light Study is Here
How is your work-life in the Trump2 era? Today, we get an insightful look thanks to the new Shine the Light Study report. My guests are Evan Linett, the lead researcher, and Veronica Comings, a Be the Transformational Change Fund board member.
The study found that 74% of LGBTQ employees experienced workplace support, though 49% witnessed discrimination, with notable differences across generation
The Sensational DJ and EDM Songster BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT
My guest today is DJ Bright Light Bright Light, who is fresh from his Cosmic Light North American Tour,with Queen of the Universe winner, Grag Queen. The tour brought queer joy to 17 cities across the U.S., celebrating the community that he is so proud to be part of and continues to uplift.
His music is infectious, exciting, and in many cases, deeply romantic. He is a talent that the uber-talented
AMERICAN TRICKSTER, a Brilliant Expose of Faux Anthropologist Carlos Castaneda by Ru Marshall
My guest today is the multi-talented Ru Marshall. They discuss their new book "American Trickster: The Hidden Lives of Carlos Castaneda." Ru, an award-winning non-binary writer and visual artist, explores how Carlos Castaneda, a faux anthropologist who created the fictional character Don Juan, pulled off one of the greatest literary hoaxes in modern history.
Our conversation delves into Castaneda'
The New Hitchcock-esque Crime Drama Film LONG TIME LISTENER -Danielle Nicolet and Cleo Berry
Sharp and thrilling, the new film Long Time Listener tells the story of a true-crime podcaster who becomes the target of a mysterious “long time listener,” and fame quickly turns deadly. Pulled into a web of secrets that grow darker by the minute, she faces long-buried truths that blur the line between storyteller and victim … and raises one terrifying question: Who’s really in control of the stor
Long-term Care for LGBTQ Seniors
This episode of Rated LGBTQ Radio focused on long-term planning for LGBTQ couples, featuring guest Steve Shapiro, a long-term care specialist. He emphasized that the ideal time to begin planning is in one's 50s rather than waiting until retirement age, as many insurance options become unavailable due to health issues by age 65-70. Steve also addressed specific concerns for LGBTQ individuals, notin
Anthony Bawn, prolific filmmaker, the ALMOST US premiere and LGBTQ POC Films
My guest is the award-winning filmmaker Anthony Bawn! We discuss his mission to give LGBTQ POC a platform and a filmic presence with the free streaming platform www.watchvim.com and the premiere of his new film ABOUT US. Almost Us sparks with a fiery one-night stand between Darren, a closeted and politically connected real estate developer, and Jason, an openly queer and charismatic community org
Gilded Age's Claybourne Elder and His New Album IF THE STARS WERE MINE
My guest is the uber-talented Claybourne Elder, recently known as John Adams on the hit The Gilded Age. Claybourne has received nominations from award bodies including the Grammys, Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk, and Lucille Lortel. Recently, he did a turn on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company. His extensive stage career includes Bonnie and Clyde, Sunday in the Park with George
Director and Writer Honey Lauren and the film MISTAKE currently wowing film festivals worldwide
My guest is Honey Lauren, the multi-award-winning writer, director and actress, with over 100
film and TV credits and dozens of commercial appearances. Today we talk about her debut feature film, MISTAKE, which is astounding film festival attendees across the globe.
Just in the last few weeks, it won the Director's Choice for Most Inspirational Feature at the Sedona Film Festival, and Best Featu
Acclaimed Film and Theater Director Fia Perera and the new film MERMAID
My guest is the multi-talented Fia Perera the passionate LGBTQ+ advocate who is focused on making films that can move the needle for marginalized communities. Her recent feature documentary Paul and Trisha: The Art of Fluidity (2024) garnered critical acclaim for its intimate portrait of two 77-year-old British artists living in one gender-fluid body.
Today we talk about her new film currently hi
Power Pop Band PARKER WOODLAND's Hot New Anthem: POLICE ON MY BACK
My guests today are two thirds of the activist power trio Parker Woodland, Keri and Erin. We talk about the thrilling anthems in their catalogue of songs, including songs directly supporting queer youth. Parker Woodland is known for high-energy live shows featuring melodic-psych guitar from Andrew Solin, pounding drums from Keri Cinquina, powerhouse vocals from Erin Walter, and cinematic visuals f
Singer Mike Maimone and his deeply effective memoir GUESS WHAT? I LOVE YOU
Note- there may be some tech difficulties on this recording and the show starts at the 9 minute mark.
Mike is back! We talked to him last year about his amazing music catalogue and the release of his song ONY MY WAY. That song today has met with huge success including 3 million TikTok views.
Today we pivot to his new memoir GUESS WHAT? ILOVE YOU. It tells the tale of when he meets legendary pub
Award Winning and Best Selling New Age Pianist Musician Wayne Bethanis in the House!
My guest today is Wayne Bethanis, the celebrated New Age artist whose music has touched listeners around the world. His latest album, “Sonic Bloom”, has produced six Top 10 singles globally, including his newest hit, “You Know I Will Remember You”, which is currently in the Top 10.
We discuss his work and the inspiring stories each song represents. His latest song, "You Know I Will Remember You"
Jack Tracy, Star & Creator, DANNY WILL DIE ALONE, the Final Season
Jack Tracy joins me again-- this time to talk about the hit Dekkoo show DANNY WILL DIE ALONE and its new, and final season. The show has cultivated a devoted following for its unfiltered portrayal of gay dating, eschewing glossy romantic fantasies in favor of messy, funny, and painfully relatable truth. What began as 10-minute webisodes on Jack Tracy’s OnlyFans page has evolved into a fully realiz
CUTAWAYS, the NEW Queer Film on Amazon Prime- Filmmaker Mark Schwab and Star Silas Kade
The new LGBTQ feature Cutaways tells the story of a once-celebrated indie filmmaker whose career implodes after a social media backlash turns him into an industry pariah. As bills pile up and opportunities disappear, he reluctantly accepts a job directing an adult film—what begins as a survival tactic soon becomes an existential reckoning.
Today I talk to Mark Schwab, the acclai
Trans Rocker Jordan Maye Shares Her New "The Puppeteer", a Song for 2026!
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 vocal
Never The Last Love Letter: Santa Cruz, CA and the AIDS Crisis
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
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
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
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 hear
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 Lu
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
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 Chi
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 enor
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 co
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 B
Trans Rocker Jordan Maye and TEAR IT DOWN anthem
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
Emiliana Jasper, Star of the Psychological Thriller MIA
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.
MIA follows Aaron, a man unraveling as he becomes
Law-Focused LGBTQ+ Podcast Series QUEERING PRECEDENT Producer Luca Evans
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@ Pres
THE KIDS ARE NOT ALRIGHT- New Documentary's Producer and Its Star
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 k
"Blond Jesus" and the New FRINGE OF FAME! Garrett Miller In House!
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
Author Bill Hulseman and the New Book "six to carry the casket and one to say the mass"
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 subj
The New Film "T" Premiers at Dances With Films LA, We Talk to Star and Director!
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 relationshi
The CinePride Film Festival is Coming! All You Need to Know!
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, o
HBO Max Star Vico Ortiz and the Rise of a Drag King!
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.
Brilliant Nonbinary Actor Presley Alexander Featured in ACCOUNTANT 2
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+ iden
Michael Doshier, star and writer of the new film THROUPLE
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
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 forbidd
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
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
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 eve
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 moc
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
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 prol
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 iss
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.
New Documentary LARRY (THEY/Them): We Talk to Director and Star
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
Garrett Miller , the "Blond Jesus" , Talks About New Music and the New Rated LGBT Radio!
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!
Dictator Felon Trump Declares War on Trans and Nonbinary Americans- Now We Fight
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 le
The New Film EXTERIORS- The Filmmaker and the Star Live With Us Today!
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 hu
Fighting the Wave of Oligarch-Owned Newspapers, UNCLOSETED MEDIA Launches
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 de
Colonel Bree Fram on the Impending Trump Threat to Trans Military
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
LGBTQ Filmmaker Cory Wexler Grant and His New Film SCREAMS FROM THE TOWER
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, pai
Single Heading into the Holidays? Have We Got the Song for You!
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
Trump II is Coming: What is the LGBTQ Path Forward?
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 o
New Musical 1660 Vine is Here- Producer Jonathan Prince in our House!
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
Stars and Creator of DANNY WILL DIE ALONE Season 2: Jack Tracy and Jordan Bell !
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,
The New Movie WITCHY WAYS Magics Up an LGBTQ Halloween Season!
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
The Legendary MARLA GIBBS and her New Film ”Mildred 4 a Million”
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 sa
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