Near and Queer to My Heart

Genevieve Rheams Tells a Story at Greetings, from Queer Mountain

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Jade Bronte and was performed and recorded at our November 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. Genevieve brings us the story of Baby Girl, who should have her own movie, tv show, and Broadway show. Maybe one day, but for now, we have this story. We hope you enjoy!

If you are in New Orleans check out our Greetings, from Queer Mountain storytelling show every second Friday at 7 pm at Allways Lounge.

Connect with Genevieve:

Instagram @genevieverheams

Website: https://www.genevieverheams.com/

Check out her other Near and Queer to My Heart episode (episode 1)

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Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Queer Culture Storytime with Jade Bronte

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:57:33 GMT

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Jade Bronte and was performed and recorded at our April 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. Jade talks about how important queer culture is and what it has meant in her life and we are here for it!

If you are in New Orleans check out our Greetings, from Queer Mountain storytelling show every second Friday at 7 pm at Allways Lounge.

Connect with Jade:

Instagram @sweetkingcakebabyangel

Check out her other Near and Queer to My Heart episode (episode 13)

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Connect with our host Amanda G:

http://www.amandagcomedy.com

Insta/FB/TikTok @AmandaGThang

Audio recorded by: Jonathan Reynolds

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Happy Pride! Storytime with Daniel Gray

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:38 GMT

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Daniel Gray and was performed and recorded at our April 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Daniel's first time on our stage and he did a fabulous job.

If you are in New Orleans check out our Greetings, from Queer Mountain storytelling show every second Friday at 7 pm at Allways Lounge.

Connect with Daniel:

Instagram @_DanielGrayWorld

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Connect with our host Amanda G:

http://www.amandagcomedy.com

Insta/FB/TikTok @AmandaGThang

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Happy Pride! Storytime with Prin Pelletier

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:33 GMT

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Prin Pelletier and was performed and recorded at our January 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Prin's first time gracing our stage and she took the show's theme Intentions to heart.

If you are in New Orleans check out our Greetings, from Queer Mountain storytelling show every second Friday at 7 pm at Allways Lounge.

Connect with Prin:

Instagram @PrincessAntera

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Connect with our host Amanda G:

http://www.amandagcomedy.com

Insta/FB/TikTok @AmandaGThang

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Storytime with Stand-Up Comedian Shep Kelly

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:57 GMT

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Shep Kelly and was performed and recorded at our February 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. The show's theme was petty and Shep had just the story. To learn more about Shep Kelly listen to our full interview with her in our Episode 18.

Connect with Shep:

Instagram @ShepKellyComedy

Upcoming shows: https://geaux2sheauxs.wpcomstaging.com/

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Storytime with Jeez Loueez

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:48:32 GMT

This has been in the works for a while and it is finally here! We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This first one comes to us from Jeez Loueez (to learn more about Jeez check out our episode 83) who tells us a tale about Cardi B's birthday.

Connect with Jeez:

Insta @ItsJeezLoueez

FB @JeezLoueez

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

X @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 83 - Jeez Loueez

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:55:10 GMT

We talk with burlesque extraordinaire Jeez Loueez! We dish about our one-eyed cats (of course), how she got into burlesque, and go in deep about the meaning of queer visibility and so much more!

Connect with Jeez:

Insta @ItsJeezLoueez

FB @JeezLoueez

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X @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 82 - Clara Kelley

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:04:43 GMT

This episode we talk with New Orleans comedian Clara Kelley! She tells us about growing up in Iowa, performing stand-up with a purpose, and getting engaged!

Connect with Clara Kelley:

Insta @SadHouseCats

Connect with us:

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Insta/FB: @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 81 - Dylan Perry

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:25:04 GMT

Join us as we sit down with New Orleans storytelling king Dylan Perry. Dylan tells us about his time in the military, moving from Key West to rural Mississippi, and some saucy adventures he had along the way.

Connect with Dylan:

Insta @dyl_pkl

Connect with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 80 - Mich Gonzalez

Thu, 25 May 2023 16:25:04 GMT

Join us as we sit down with Mich Gonzalez, storyteller extraordinaire! Mich tells us about making the big move to NY, getting engaged, and what inspires him!

Social media with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Connect with Mich:

Insta @TheTea_inMich

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Episode 79 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Happy Mardi Gras! This episode we talk with singer, drag performer, actor, and comedian Jade Esteban Estrada who tells us about his days in the Latin pop scene, international pride celebrations, and all about his current tour Jade In America.

Connect with Jade:

http://www.getjaded.com

Insta @ThePradaEnchilada

Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 78 - Justice Singleton

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:29:38 GMT

Kicking off our first episode of 2023 with the talented comedian, writer, and drag performer Justice Singleton. Justice tells us about growing up with show-biz parents, why he left his hometown of LA, and how to live your most honest life.

Connect with Justice Singleton:

Insta @DaRealPoeticJustice

Twitter @RLPoeticJustice

Connect with us:

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Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

FB/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 77 - Eva LoVullo

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:35:09 GMT

For our 77th episode, we talk with New Orleans-based musician Eva LoVullo. She tells us about her musical roots, how Hurricane Katrina changed her life and her New York subway adventures.

Connect with Eva:

Insta @Eva LoVullo

https://evalovullo.com/

Connect with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 76 - Mary Jacobs

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:28:45 GMT

Join us as we sit down with playwright, improvisor, storyteller, and stand up Mary Jacobs! She tells us about what it means to miss New Orleans, her punk band days, and all about her fiancé's proposal!

Connect with Mary:

Insta @marys.rack / @livegirlscomedy

Facebook @VitalityNOLA

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Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 75 - Jeff Klein

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:39:56 GMT

Happy pride month! This episode we bring you stand up comedian Jeff Klein! Jeff was recently in the P3 Comedy Festival at Pensacola Pride and does stand up all over! He is the host of Beer with a Queer and writer/producer/star of Outside a Comedy Club. Jeff talks with us about how cats do have souls (we knew it!), how to decide how many animals is too many, and being true to yourself in life and in comedy.

Connect with Jeff Klein:

Insta/FB/Tiktok @ThatJeffisFunny

https://www.jeffkleincomedy.com/

Social Media with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter@QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 74 - Keeda with a Q

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:38:22 GMT

We are back with another fabulous episode for y'all! We sit down with Keeda with a Q for our first in person interview since COVID. Keeda talks with us about what comedy means to her, her first crush, and that time she had strippers and her mom at her birthday party. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a clip of Keeda crushing it at stand-up.

Connect with Keeda:

Insta/FB @KeedawithaQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/madamswife

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Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 73 - Kelly Stone

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:13:32 GMT

Such fun talking with comedian/author/storyteller Kelly Stone! She talks to us about her new book, breaking away from the church, and what really happens at sleepovers!

Connect with Kelly

http://www.kellystone.org

Insta @KellyStoneComedy

Social Media with us!

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 72 - Jeff D. Returns!

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:44:27 GMT

Jeff D. returns to our podcast to update us on the last three years (see episode 10 for his Near and Queer to My Heart debut). Jeff D. talks to us about his sobriety, the dangers of policing art, and of course we dish on musical theater!

Connect with Jeff D.

http://www.jeffdcomedy.com/

FB @AboutJeffD

Twitter @JeffDComedy

Social media with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

FB/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 71 - Chloe Burns

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:01:34 GMT

This episode we talk with actress, writer, director, and producer Chloe Burns! We delve into media representation of trauma survivors and queerness, how when COVID changed her life plans she pivoted to something amazing, and how to tell Kansas politicians they are wrong for that.

Connect with Chloe:

Twitter @ItsChloeBurns

Trauma Bonded: https://seedandspark.com/fund/trauma-bonded

Connect with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 70 - Misti Gaither

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT

What an honor it was to talk with Misti Gaither! Talk show host, singer, drag queen, and community activist Misti Gaither tells us about growing up Pentecostal, her love for karaoke, and finding her true home. We even make Misti misty eyed!

Connect with Misti:

FB @Misti.Ates

Connect with us:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Fb/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 69 - Lauren Deborah

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:35:13 GMT

Join us for our second international episode featuring podcast host and stand-up comedian Lauren Deborah! Lauren tells us about moving halfway across the world, running a comedy club, and the reason why she loved the show the OC so much!

Connect with Lauren Deborah:

Instagram: @hilaurendeborah

Twitter: @hilaurendeborah

Host/Producer: my dad stole my limelight podcast

Connect with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueerrtoMyHeart

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Episode 68 - Maxine Grossman

Sat, 15 May 2021 19:05:11 GMT

Our first international episode! We are joined by writer, actress, stand up comedian Maxine Grossman coming to us from Toronto! Maxine tells us how to speak in a Canadian accent, how stand up changed her life, and why she loves gin and tonics! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for one of Maxine's stand up sets.

Connect with Maxine:

https://maxine-grossman.com/

Insta @MaxineGrossman

Twitter @Maxine_Grossman

Connect with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 67 - Denise Winkelman

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:36:06 GMT

We talk with former pro wrestler and current comedian, fitness model, screenwriter, and actress Denise Winkelman! Denise tells us about her many different journeys - from being raised in northern, northern Minnesota to her pro wrestling days to working in finance to her transition to moving to LA to pursue comedy full-time, she has done it all!

Connect with Denise Winkelman:

Insta @Denise_Winkelman

Twitter @D_Winkelman

https://www.denisewinkelman.com/

Connect with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 66 - Giovannie Espiritu

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:34:13 GMT

In this episode we talk with actress, writer, and filmmaker Giovannie Espiritu about escaping a cult, making it in the business, and figuring out who you are!

Connect with Giovannie:

DykeCentral on Amazon

HollywoodActorsWorkshop.com

giovannieespiritu.com

Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 65 - Lisa Laureta

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:34:27 GMT

Our latest episode features pansexual performer Lisa Laureta. Lisa does it all! She does stand-up, voiceovers, animation, characters, and so much more. Lisa tells us about naked comedy (yes it is a thing and no it is not sexual!), her coming out journey, and learning what happiness means to her.

Connect with Lisa Laureta:

www.LisaLaureta.com

snorebark@gmail.com

@LisaLaureta on all socials

Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 64 - Bri Castellini

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:29:23 GMT

We are back with our newest episode featuring queer indie filmmaker and podcaster Bri Castellini. We talk with Bri about her upcoming move to Los Angeles, her journey to coming out as bi-sexual and asexual, and we somehow we land on the topic of the toxicity of white supremacy. This episode has it all!

Connect with Bri Castellini:

Her short film Ace and Anxious: (view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeWUrTz91SI)

IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7611648/?ref_=tt_ov_wr

Website: BriCastellini.com

Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Southern Queeries crossover episode featuring Eveleena aka Ivy Les Vixens

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Our first ever crossover episode! We have joined forces with the Southern Queeries podcast to bring you one of their episodes. They are a podcast dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories in the South and are phenomenal! We are so excited to be sharing this episode with you! In this episode they talk to Eveleena a.k.a Ivy Les Vixens, mental health advocate, YouTuber, and founder of the Florida burlesque company Les Vixens about the value of femininity in the queer community and how burlesque can be a safe space for the the LGBTQ community. Oh, and it gets a little nerdy for a bit!

Connect with Eveleena:

https://www.lesvixens.com/ivy-les-vixen

Insta @Eveleena

Connect with Southern Queeries:

http://www.southernqueeries.com

Facebook @SouthernQueeriesPodcast

Twitter @So_QueeriesPod

Insta @SouthernQueeries

Say hi to us!

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 63 - Mikayla Elias

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:19:11 GMT

For our first episode of 2021 we bring you Nashville's finest audio engineer Mikayla Elias! Mikayla shares with us coming out as pansexual, how to talk to Republican relatives (if you must!) and creating your own community wherever you are! Get the behind the scenes on the person running things behind the scenes!

Connect with Mikayla:

FB/Insta @CrybabyAudioTN

Check out her latest production: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wzRWZ79i0K6whUM40ow8y?si=9ovlzqs0QhyeKj8C_5Op1g

Social Media with us!

Twitter @QueerToMyHeart

FB/Insta @NearandQueerToMyHeart

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Episode 62 - Sarah Kennedy

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 19:40:00 GMT

We had such a blast talking with stand-up comedian Sarah Kennedy! She tells us about squatting in a NYC apartment building, a dating app called Datch, and so much more! Sarah Kennedy has been featured on The Today Show, MTV and SiriusXM, performed in multiple comedy festivals across the country, and was also a finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity nationwide comedy contest. She’s published pieces in The Advocate, Reductress, and GO Magazine, among others, and most recently, her original scripts have been performed on the Spec Script Podcast.

Check out Sarah's latest project short film which she co-wrote,

co-directed, and co-starred in:

The Fabulous (Name TBD)s - https://filmfreeway.com/projects/2024053

Connect with Sarah Kennedy!

https://sarahkcomedy.com

Twitter @SarahKomedy

Social Media with us!

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

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Episode 61 - Ella Lentini

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:40:18 GMT

We are so honored to have filmmaker, actress, writer, advocate and phenomenal human being Ella Lentini join us. Ella discusses queer representation in media, her coming out journey, making films in the time of COVID, and of course her cute puppy! Hosted by Amanda G.

Connect with Ella:

https://ellalentini.com/

Piece of Cake short film: https://theriotlife.com/film/piece-of-cake/

Ella's newest film currently on OutfestNow - Until It's Safe: https://www.outfestnow.com/videos/until-its-safe

Social media with us!

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Remembering Lisa Michaels

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:01:33 GMT

The world lost an amazing soul when we lost Lisa Michaels and we are honored to have met her and spoken with her. Lisa was a comedian, storyteller, musician, singer, and overall amazing human being and we won't be the same without her. Please join us as we journey back to our interview with her last year during Queer Fest weekend in Memphis.

To learn more about Lisa Michaels' life check out this amazing article from LocalMemphis.com: https://www.localmemphis.com/article/life/people/memphis-mourns-death-of-local-comedian-musician-lgbtq-activist-lisa-michaels/522-de67cc26-a099-49af-aa4e-a6abb6039388

To connect with us:

Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

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Episode 60 - Janet Quinonez

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:52:18 GMT

Join us as we speak with comic and writer Janet Quinonez. Based in LA, Janet tells us about the importance of Latinx and Bisexual representation, her coming out journey, how she stays sane during quarantine and so much more!

We have new merch! Great gifts and swag for all occasions! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289

Social Media with us:

IG/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Twitter @QueertoMyHeart

Janet Quinonez

IG @drunkalogueshow (2nd Wednesdays at The Clubhouse Los Feliz, on hiatus, follow up for updates)

Twitter @janetqprice

Website

www.janetquinonez.com

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydHZ6CqrPFN7Eke_jzd8PQ

Stand up clip

https://youtu.be/CKjZ4FcNsHI

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Episode 59 - Joan Cox

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:59:51 GMT

Destiny meets podcast! The universe kept bringing artist Joan Cox into our orbit and we knew we had to interview her! Join us as Joan shares how she found her purpose as an artist, how she goes for her dreams, and how she uses her art to bring beauty and social awareness to the world!

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Episode 58 - Precious Ephemera

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:49:48 GMT

Join us as we talk to the amazing, fabulous Precious Ephemera about yoga, the magic of New Orleans, and so much more!

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Episode 57 - Dina Nina Martinez

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:55:03 GMT

Join us as we talk with Madison based stand-up comedian Dina Nina Martinez! She tells us about her path to her own spirituality, moving around the country and how she stays positive all the freaking time! Stick around after the interview for one of Dina's hilarious stand-up sets!

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Episode 56 - Joy Clark

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:19:59 GMT

This episode we talk with New Orleans musician Joy Clark! Joy tells us about a recent road trip, growing up with not one but two parents who are ministers and her dream of owning a horse! Stay tuned after the interview for Joy's newest song "Here."

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Episode 55 - KD Burton

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:43:26 GMT

In this episode we talk with storyteller, musician and artist KD Burton! Join us as KD tells us about staying creative and healthy during quarantine, her love for New Orleans and her days in a college band!

Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a cover of Otis Redding's Sitting on the Dock of the Bay with KD, Cory Wells and Evangeline Wells!

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Episode 54 - Veronica Garza

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:41:38 GMT

Join us as we talk to New York based stand-up comedian Veronica Garza! We nerd out about the future of comedy, staying creative, and finding acceptance in the most unexpected places!

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Episode 53 - Nicki Nicolai

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 20:42:19 GMT

Recorded during quarantine, we talk with drag, burlesque, and puplesque performer Nicki Nicolai! Nicki tells us about growing up in a village (yes a village!), how to deal with bullies, and how to keep those creative juices flowing during quarantine!

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Episode 52 - Nathan Lane Bryant

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:32:15 GMT

In our first post-COVID recorded episode we talk with the phenomenal drag king and storyteller Nathan Lane Bryant! Nathan teaches us how to say Boise (Boy-see) as we discuss staying in a creative headspace post-COVID, the importance of community, and the coming out journey!

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Episode 51 - Sally Michelle Jackson

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:11:10 GMT

In our last pre-COVID19 recorded interview, we sit down with author, radio host, and musician Sally Michelle Jackson. Sally tells us about her world travels, her short stint at a breadmaking factory, and learning to live her truth!

TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.

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Episode 50 - Beefcake

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:13:49 GMT

50 episodes strong and counting! For our 50th episode, we bring you New Orleans drag queen Beefcake! Beefcake shares with us about being in the military, growing up a 90s kid and what drag means to them!

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Episode 49 - Queer Stand Up Comedian Andrew Ferrara

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:52:03 GMT

We talk with comedian Andrew Ferrara about overcoming personal tragedy, the responsibility of being a queer performer and where his Brooklyn accent went!

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Episode 48 - Ant Zelda

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:42:15 GMT

Welcome Ant Zelda to the podcast! She is a draguate of the New Orleans Drag Workshop and we were so honored to talk with her. She tells us about her adventures with alligators, riding out Hurricane Katrina, dating in the modern world and more!

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Episode 47 - Tasha Riley

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:12:20 GMT

We are so excited to have Tasha Riley joining us! She tells us about being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, finding herself and everything in between!

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Episode 46 - Judy Reagan

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:27:16 GMT

We were so honored to have Judy Reagan on the show. She does improv, stand-up, storytelling, singing, songwriting and so much more! Join us as we discuss whether or not times have changed, her hot dog restaurant and how New Orleans changed her!

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Episode 45 - Smokestack Lightnin'

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 22:22:15 GMT

Join us as we sit down with the incredible Smokestack Lightnin'! We talk about Elvis, growing up in Seattle, finding true love and so much more!

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Episode 44 - Dede Onassis

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:44:33 GMT

Meet Dede Onassis! Drag, acting, singing, producing, she does it all! Dede joins us as we dish about Cats (both the musical and the animal), Patti Lupone, redefining bravery and so much more!

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Episode 43 - Greg Nacozy

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 23:01:50 GMT

Join us as we sit down with Greg Nacozy and discuss everything from the ups and downs of life as a teacher in a problematic school setting to being a music video dancer to finding his calling as a clown! Yes, a clown!

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Episode 42 - Nekia Hampton

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 22:47:44 GMT

While in New Orleans for the Black Girl Giggles comedy festival, Nekia Hampton stopped by our podcast for an interview! We go deep! Nekia tells us about moving across country, starting over and her comedy roots! Hosted and produced by Amanda G.

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Episode 41 - Lisa Michaels

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:36:49 GMT

Join us at Memphis Queer Fest as we talk to Lisa Michaels! Lisa tells us about coming out at the post office, why Memphis holds a special place in her heart and that time she met the creator of the universe!

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Episode 40 - Candy Snatch

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for our 40th episode as we sit down with Candy Snatch to discuss growing up Mormon, touring with Boyfriend's Rap Cabaret and what happens when you sew together a snap crotch!

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Episode 39 - Emmet Claire

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:26:31 GMT

Based out of Austin, TX, Emmet Claire got their start story-telling and doing improv, and then saw the bright, blinding light when they tried stand-up for the first time. With more than just their bodacious curls to engage a crowd, Emmet’s queer perspective welcomes a dialogue that speaks to queers and yells at straights. You can find Emmet hosting their queer comedy showcase called The Gay Agenda. The next one is 6/20 at Palomino Coffee in Austin.

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Episode 38 - RL Holmes

Thu, 30 May 2019 23:18:57 GMT

Join us as we talk to RL Holmes about how she and her conservative father find common ground, wild times growing up in Idaho, fighting for your rights and so much more!

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Episode 37 - V Wade

Fri, 10 May 2019 00:57:30 GMT

V Wade stopped by our podcast during their 50 state tour! We talk about the amazement of Hedwig, comedy traveling and the importance of queer spaces.

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Episode 36 - Queer/LGBTQ Stand-up Comedy Legend Marsha Warfield

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:24:54 GMT

After catching her hilarious Las Vegas show, Marsha Warfield (Night Court, Empty Nest, D.C. Cab, The Richard Pryor Show) sat down with us to discuss coming out of retirement, intersectionality, working with Richard Pryor and so much more!

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Episode 35 - Poet/Activist/Scholar Judy Grahn

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:08:28 GMT

While she was in New Orleans for her induction into the Tennessee Williams Literary Hall of Fame, we had the honor of talking with poet/activist/scholar Judy Grahn! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special reading Judy did for us of her poem My Name is Judith published in Love Belongs To Those Who Do The Feeling.

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Episode 34 - Mrs. Deacon Dorothy Brown

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:33:58 GMT

Join us as we talk with drag performer/producer/storyteller Mrs. Deacon Dorothy Brown! We discuss making dreams come true, a goat named Fred and so much more!

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Episode 33 - Titibaby

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:07:47 GMT

Join us as we talk with drag performer/singer/storyteller/writer and overall gem of a human Titibaby! We discuss the cultural importance of the Macarena, coming out in a small town and how when one door closes another one opens right up!

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Episode 32 - Jess Abercrombie (Hale Satana)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:06:57 GMT

We catch Jess Abercrombie before she heads off to travel the world! She tells us about the years she spent in Hawaii, what she has learned from sobriety and her vision for the future of drag!

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Episode 31 - Xena Zeit-Geist

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:22:53 GMT

Join us as we talk with Xena Zeit-Geist! Xena is the founder of the Society of Sin, a burlesque performer, stand up, model and actress who specializes in comedy, satire, and provocation. She talks with us about how to just go for it, dealing with internet trolls and what life on the Claws set is like!

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Episode 30 - Vinsantos

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:40:06 GMT

We had the honor of sitting down with drag queen, artist, visionary, musician, producer, filmmaker (and so much more!) Vinsantos. Join us as Vinsantos tells us about everything from how he got his start to meeting his hubby to creating and running the New Orleans Drag Workshop!

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Episode 29 - Hann Cowger

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:40:53 GMT

Join us as we talk with stand-up comic Hann Cowger about growing up in the same town as the Westboro Baptist Church, dealing with hecklers and his love for the almighty Britney Spears!

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Episode 28 - Jay Jackson

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:17:46 GMT

Join us in Little Rock as we talk with stand-up Jay Jackson about growing up in a religious household, joining the military and how he really feels about Will and Grace!

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Episode 27 - Quinn Laroux

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:40:15 GMT

In this episode we get to know the lovely Quinn Laroux - drag queen, writer, storyteller, artist and sweetheart! We loved getting to know her and we hope you do too! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special treat from Quinn to you!

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Episode 26 - Tina Kakadelis

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:59:38 GMT

Join us as we come to you from Jam Stain studios in Los Angeles and bring you our interview with young adult fiction writer Tina Kakadelis! Tina gives us the lowdown on working at Disney World, on her sappy side, on life in the writing game and so much more!

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Episode 25 - Jenn Snyder

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:58:06 GMT

Coming to you from Cola Con Comedy Festival in Columbia South Carolina, we sit down with stand up Jenn Snyder to learn about her life and what happiness and success mean to her (and also how the heck she stays friends with all her exes!)

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Episode 24 - Dwayne Duke

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:16 GMT

Our last of the five interviews we did at the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival is here! Creator of the fest Dwayne Duke sits down with us to discuss what it takes to run a festival, cruise ship life and so much more!

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Episode 23 - Kendra Dawsey

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:35:59 GMT

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! We sit down with Kendra Dawsey and talk about coming out, life in Connecticut and Sphincter (you have to listen to find out more!)!

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Episode 22 - Isaac Crow

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 19:22:50 GMT

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! We sit down with Isaac Crow and talk about his love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, his hometown's claim to fame and so much more!

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Episode 21 - Champagne Jamboree

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:46:48 GMT

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! Join us as we talk with Champagne Jamboree (Sarah McPeck and Amanda Costner) about the meaning of The L-Word, professional golfing and so much more!

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Episode 20 - Rory Eustace

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:34:54 GMT

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! Join us as we talk with Rory Eustace about crappy jobs, 90's movies and improv initiation rituals.

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Episode 19 - Riot

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:26:08 GMT

Join us as we go on the record with Riot about her Catholic school upbringing, Burning Man and her first love!

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Episode 18 - Shep Kelly

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:22:23 GMT

Join us as we talk with Shep Kelly! Shep opens up about life in the military during don’t ask don’t tell, comedy roots and life in the Shep lane!

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Episode 17 - Jay Tombstone

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Let's get to know Jay Tombstone as he tells us about his billboard marriage, how Katrina changed him and his passion for cat shirts!

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Episode 16 - Byron Broussard

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 23:32:46 GMT

Join us as we talk with Byron Broussard about the Illuminati, Veggie Tales and how he creates his art!

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Episide 15 - Jeff D.

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Our first ever live episode is here! Meet comedian Jeff D. as he talks about marble counter top status, Ani DiFranco and life as a comic! Thanks to Crescent City Books for having us! Go see their books and their cat!

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Episode 14 - Moxie G. Rogue

Thu, 31 May 2018 18:05:51 GMT

Moxie G. Rogue is our fabulous guest this episode! She talks to us about the complications of mother daughter relationships, how stand up changed her life and making the most out of every moment!

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Episode 13 - Jade Patton

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:20:56 GMT

Get to know Queer/LGBT performer Jade Patton! Jade tells us everything from her start in comedy to growing up in a small town to shaping her own individual queer identity!

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Episode 12 - Micheal Foulk

Fri, 04 May 2018 17:32:11 GMT

We interview Micheal Foulk! Micheal does it all! He is a co-creator of Greetings, from Queer Mountain, producer of Queer Film Theory 101, an actor, a stand up, model, writer, you name it Micheal does it! Micheal talks to us about everything from his days in a Christian rock band to his upcoming move to the Bay area.

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Wed, 02 May 2018 18:53:29 GMT

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Episode 11 - Ian Aber

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:19:15 GMT

Recorded at the OAM Network Studios during the Memphis Comedy Festival we get to know stand up Ian Aber where he tells us about country queens, random celebrity sightings and the meaning of queer spaces.

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Episode 10 - Lauren Faber

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

We hang out with stand up LGBT/Queer stand-up comedian Lauren Faber as we discuss everything from high school crushes to moms and cell phones to the Bible! Recorded at The OAM Network Studios during the Memphis Comedy Festival.

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Episode 9 - Drew Lausch

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:41:17 GMT

At the OAM Network Studio coming to you from the Memphis Comedy Festival we meet LGBT/queer actor and stand-up Drew Lausch who tells us about growing up gay in Fargo, what really happens at theater camp and what he would risk for a quesadilla.

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Episode 8 - Jenna Vesper

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT

During Mutiny Radio Festival in San Francisco, Portland LGBT/queer stand-up Jenna Vesper shares with us everything from growing up in wine country to what to do with used dildos.

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Episode 7 - Xander Bilyk

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:59:27 GMT

From life with goats to the lure of New Orleans to dealing with hecklers Xander Bilyk talks about it all!

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Episode 6 - e.lang

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:00:00 GMT

e.lang, lgbt/queer New Orleans storyteller, writer and performer, stops by to chat with us about everything from surviving the big apple to the wife life.

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Episode 5 - DC Paul

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:27:05 GMT

LGBT/Queer performer DC Paul celebrated his 32nd birthday by sitting down with us to discuss his world travels, coming out, life philosophies and so much more!

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Episode 4 - Alida Glass

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT

From youth ministries to surviving Hurricane Katrina to cool leather jackets LGBT/Queer performer Alida Glass shares her life experiences and how she translates them into storytelling and stand up.

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Episode 3 - Casey Ley

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:04:00 GMT

Los Angeles LGBT/Queer comedian Casey Ley sat down with us for a chat during his most recent New Orleans visit. We thought we had stories, but Casey has us beat!

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Episode 2 - Camille Roane

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT

I sit down with LGBT/Queer stand-up comedian Camille Roane as she opens up about her life while every cat in the neighborhood descends upon her home.

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Episode 1 - Genevieve Rheams

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:59:00 GMT

I sit down with LGBT/Queer storyteller Genevieve Rheams to get to know her a little better. Over vodka tonics we discuss everything from her coming out process to parades to her status as a tall baby.

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