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The Martini Lounge is the hot podcast hosted by Jonathan Shuffield and Sergey Grankin with their trademark wit and charm. They bring you celebrity interviews every week it's just like having a cocktail with your favorite stars. The Martini Lounge comes out every Friday for your weekend pre-funk entertainment.

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    • Oct 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    TQC: Jonny talks with Jared Sullivan & Stephen Lowry of ShowBoy Bake Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 44:18


    Join the studio as Jonny talks with frequent Food Network competitors and the owners of the ShowBoy Bake Shop out of Vegas, Jared Sullivan and Stephen Lowry! We talk Food Network, Baking 101 tips, where the creative comes from and BROADWAY!! You don't want to miss this! www.thequeercentric.com @thequeercentric on IG and Facebook Show Boys Bakery Link: https://www.showboybakeshop.com/ The QueerCentric Links: WEBSITE https://thequeercentric.com PATREON / thequeercentric INSTAGRAM / thequeercentric TIKTOK / thequeercentric FACEBOOK / thequeercentric EMAIL editor@thequeercentric.com Check out our sister show "Bears of a Certain Age" https://thequeercentric.com/category/...

    The QueerCentric EP 60: Josh Cozart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 44:50


    Join Jonny as he sits down with Portland's KOIN weatherman Josh Cozart to chat about visibility and living out loud, being so authentic and open in media! Catch his very entertaining instagram @joshcozartwx

    The QueerCentric EP 58: John Hernandez of Bear World Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 45:42


    Join Jonny as he sits down with the groundbreaking magazine and editor-in-chief, John Hernandez, of Bear World Magazine to chat about creating a space for a tribe, what it was like to find himself in a world with one image of gay men and the ever-evolving world of Bears.  It's gonna be good!

    The QueerCentric EP 57 : THE QUEER BOOK CLUB DISCUSSES BOYSLUT by ZACHARY ZANE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 56:45


    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  Join Jonny and his panel of Queer Readers (Ian Kelly, Andrew Mark Carlos and Dave Walton) as they discuss their experiences reading the book BoySlut by Zachary Zane.  There is far too much to discuss in one episode, but tune in and BUY THE BOOK!  

    The QueerCentric EP 56: Recording Artist Queen Sir JET

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 42:29


    Join the conversation as Jonny gets to sit down with recording artist Queen Sir JET.  We talk about everything from her newest single "Male Femininity" to why the heteronormative world can be so stifling to finding confidence as you embrace who you truly are.  Oh, and Jonny is determined to make Christian Siriano take note of this new muse!

    The QueerCentric EP 55: Abbey Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 63:26


    Join Jonny as he sits down with Abbey Crawford to discuss creativity as we get older, owning yourself without apology and finding your own balance.  

    The QueerCentric EP 54: Author Matthew Pippin - Nine Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 50:34


    Join Jonny on this Halloween show to talk with new author Matthew Pippin about his debut novel, Nine Strangers.  A bit of mystery, a touch of trauma and a heap of who done it!  This is a GREAT READ!!

    The QueerCentric EP 53: Duck E. Loveless (Your Emotional Support Clown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 49:18


    Join Jonny as he sits down with the Northwest's only emotional support clown, Duck E. Loveless!  This amazing performance artist talks all about the intersection of drag and clownery, the beginning of their journey and even....did you know you can be a licensed clown?  There's a lot here, so sit back, put your makeup on and let's GO!

    The QueerCentric EP 52: Jeremy Whittington

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 56:48


    We are BACK at Lunarium in Spokane, WA with special guest Jeremy Whittington!  Grab some tea, sit back and get to know this creative powerhouse.  We all have a story, a path that leads us where we are at this moment, and every story is worthy.  As Jonny always says  "If our voices held no power, they wouldn't try to silence us, indeed the most powerful weapons any of us have are the breath in our lungs and the stories we possess. Tell your story."

    The QueerCentric EP 49: Jonathan Slavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 48:28


    Jonny sits down with actor Jonathan Slavin to chat about being a working actor during the strike, living an authentic and outspoken life and his new play Freud On Cocaine, the new comedy by Howard Skora!  You know it's good in here! 

    The QueerCentric EP 48: Comedian Jared Lyons-Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 49:10


    Join Jonny as he sits down with the hilarious Jared Lyons-Wolf at Spokane's own late-night tea house, LUNARIUM!  A little experiment to record out and about and talk to this man about all things comedy.  It's fun, it's frivolous, it's queer! Listen in!

    The QueerCentric EP 47: The BoySlut Interview Author Zachary Zane

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 52:37


    That's right, you've been waiting and finally, it is here.  Listen in as Jonny sits down with the author and sex columnist, Zachary Zane, to talk about his amazingly candid book BoySlut.  Let's start deconstructing the shame narrative around our bodies and sex, may Zachary lead us into a better future :)  Buy the book NOW :) 

    The QueerCentric EP 46: Recording Artist Ben Chavez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 50:02


    Pull up a chair and listen in as Jonny sits down with singer/songwriter, producer, and actor Ben Chavez as we talk about his new music, the art of storytelling in his songwriting, and his decision to tell a queer love story so openly.  It doesn't get better than this.  (Find Ben Chavez at BenChavezMusic.com or on Instagram @ben_chavez)

    The QueerCentric EP 45: Melissa Berry Trending Northwest Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 52:06


    Melissa Berry, editor-in-chief and co-owner of Trending Northwest Magazine, sits down with Jonny to talk about starting a magazine, being a badass woman, lifting up marginalized voices ......oh and would Oprah say &*%#?  You know it's good! 

    The QueerCentric EP 44: Ian Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 56:12


    Come into the studio as Jonny sits down with radio personality Ian Kelly to talk about Gays In Media.  What has been the evolution of Gays In Media? And then they end it talking about Underwear Do's and Don'ts.  Seems to be how most of Jonny's conversations go! Makes sense. LISTEN NOW!

    The QueerCentril EP43: Artist Jansen Niccals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 40:49


    Join Jonny as he sits down with queer artist Jansen Niccals to chat about his art, the intersection of art and sexuality and the importance of creativity to joy.... and wherever else our rainbow road takes us.  You know it's good 

    The QueerCentric EP42: The Mom Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 58:48


    Have you ever seen the Free Mom Hugs group at Pride Festivals, or heard stories of parents trying to understand their queer children?  The parents are real, the myths are true! Join Jonny as he sits down with a group of fierce moms that we like to call The Mom Brigade.  Trudi Beckett, Michelle White and Jessica Kaminski get real and honest talking about their one goal, just to love their kids in a world that sometimes feels stacked against them.  DON'T MISS THIS!

    The QueerCentric EP41: Holly Meginniss Building Your Mental Health Tool Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 57:02


    Join us in the studio as Jonny sits down with counselor Holly Meginniss as we chat about mental health, finding your personal cheerleaders and building a kick-ass coping toolbox! 

    The QueerCentric EP 40: Mama Ocean Talks Finding a Way that is True To You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 59:34


    A healer, a teacher, a creator, an actor, and a conduit of light; join Jonny as he sits down with Mama Ocean.  We talk about avenues of healing and growth outside of what is considered mainstream in our culture.  Get ready to expand your mind!  

    The QueerCentric EP39: Recording Artist Tom Goss!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 45:33


    Jonny is excited to welcome singer/songwriter Tom Goss to talk about his 9th studio album, "Remember What It Feels Like" and talk about being so vulnerable on his records......and how obvious it is that Jonny is crushing hard on his friend.  Awkward and fun, that's our brand!

    The QueerCentric EP 38: Here For Herevia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 55:44


    We recorded this episode during Pride Month.  Catch this interview with openly queer candidate for City Council, Esteban Herevia.  Choose the leaders in your town, every election matters, especially the local ones.  Glad we got to sit down with this candidate and discuss the heart, the passion and the ideas he wants to bring to the table.  Worth a listen.

    The QueerCentric EP37: The QueerCentric Gets Kinky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 56:01


    Join Jonny as he takes YOUR questions to the experts and learns all you want to know about the Fetish Life and all things Queer and Kinky!  With special guests, sex and relationship therapist Damon L. Jacobs and proprietors of Atomic Threads Boutique and The Haus of Debauchery, Madam Stina Rae and Mister Stina Rae.  Is it me or is it getting hot in here?  

    The QueerCentric: Dungeons & Drag Queens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 17:45


    Join Jonny as he sits down with comedian Paul Curry and musician  Carson Cutter as they bring their show Dungeons & Drag Queens to Spokane's Bing Crosby Theater! Listen in as Jonny gets to sit down with them in the green room before their first show!  

    The QueerCentric EP36: Space Queers Pride Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 59:45


    Join Jonny as he sits down with queer comedians Camrynne Sullivan and Jared Lyons-Wolf as we talk about everything from The Little Mermaid to coming out as a comedian to Freddy Mercury's cats! Catch their live show on June 29th, Space Queers Pride Spectacular, listen for details! 

    The QueerCentric EP35: Summer Reading Anyone? It's EDWARD MISKIE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 55:48


    Join Jonny on his Summer Reading journey as he welcomes Author, Producer, Actor, Artist, Human,.... Cancer Survivor…..Edward Miskie to talk about his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses"  Marking his 10 year anniversary cancer free! He unflinchingly shares the medical and mental and self-evolving journey that few really talk about.  

    The QueerCentric Theatre Interviews: Aladdin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 19:51


    Join us as we have the chance to speak with Ben Chavez who plays Omar in the live stage version of Disney's Aladdin!  Then find him on YouTube and Instagram to follow this awesome talent!  

    The QueerCentric EP 34: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 51:53


    Join the conversation with special guests Corey Fortune and Jennifer Simmons as we talk about Pride memories, Pride WHY and I'm pretty sure someone mentioned a sex dungeon?  www.thequeercentric.com

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    The QueerCentric EP 33: Atomic Threads proprietor Madam Stina Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 59:51


    Join us with our special guest Madam Stina Rae as we talk about her business, Atomic Threads, the joys of kink, and expanding the minds of the World!  You know it's fun in here!  

    The QueerCentric EP 32: Left Of Str8 and The QueerCentric team up for the Rainbow Rundown!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 49:16


    Who doesn't LOVE a good collab/mash-up?!? The Left of Str8 Show brings Jonny from The QueerCentric on for the Rainbow Rundown! Get your fill of all the T and News worthy of some queer ears! Go on, PRESS PLAY NOW!

    The QueerCentric EP31: Mental Health Awareness!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 73:05


    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but EVERY day is a day to speak about it and to check in with ourselves.  We chat with mental health professional, Holly Meginniss, and Tanner Roberts, a community member who has chosen to be very transparent about his own mental health journey.  Oh and we talk about creepy whales asleep and good underwear choices......so a typical show!  

    The QueerCentric EP 30: Healing Through Pride with Mama Ocean and Matt Danielson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 66:38


    Join us as we gear up for PRIDE month and we chat about the importance of Pride, why it is still relevant and needed today and how it can be a tool for healing.  Matt Danielson heads up the board of Spokane Pride and Mama Ocean is a healing and vibrant voice in the community at large.  You know it's going to be a great conversation here! 

    The QueerCentric EP 29: Talking Mental Health, New Music, Life with Recording Artist David Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 47:07


    The title says it all, Jonny is joined by recording artist David Hernandez. They talk about his new album "Don't @ Me" the new video for single "When it Rains it Pours" and navigating life while focused on staying mentally well.  Listen NOW

    The QueerCentric EP 28: Queer TV Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 50:13


    Join Jonny as he talks with stars of the new Dekkoo.com series, Marriage of Inconvenience,  Jason T. Gaffney and David Allen Singletary!  They laugh, they bond...and Jonny tries to get them to film in the Northwest!  Be sure to tune into Marriage of Inconvenience on Dekkoo..com on April 6th!  

    The QueerCentric EP 27: Finding and Building Community Around You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 60:37


    Join Jonny as he speaks with Ryan Lewis about finding and building a community around you.  How do you spark joy? Is your reflex to first criticize or to support another? Sound off!

    The QueerCentric EP26: Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 60:18


    Join Jonny as he speaks with screenwriter Mikayla Daniels about the power of words.  From the words you speak, the words you surround yourselves with, the words planted into soil of your psyche, words rule our world in powerful ways. Time to get deep with The QueerCentric!

    The QueerCentric EP25: Working for Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 41:42


    Join us in studio as Jonny chats with community activists Abbey Crawford and Grant Ogren about working for the community.  The challenges, successes and how to avoid burn out! Check it Out

    The QueerCentric BROADWAY!: Dear Evan Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 19:42


    Join Jonny as he interviews Lili Thomas and Alaina Anderson from the touring company of Dear Evan Hansen the Tony and Grammy winning musical!  If you are in Spokane on the week of March 14 thru the 19th be sure to head out to the First Interstate Center for the Arts and catch the show, order tickets online at broadwayspokane.com

    The QueerCentric: SPECIAL INTERVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 20:57


    We interrupt our regular schedule podcast to being you a special interview just before our LIVE event.  Daniel the intern turns the tables and interviews Jonny about the whats and whys of the LIVE show.  Listen here!  

    The QueerCentric EP 24:THE SEX SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 60:19


    Join us with special guest Sex and Relationship Therapist Damon L. Jacobs as we answer listener questions about sex!  It's fun AND informative. Find his books on Amazon and follow his show Tub Talks at www.tubtalkswithdamon.com    

    The QueerCentric EP23: Artists on Artists, Standing up as Queer Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 59:35


    Jump in the studio with Jonny and guests; filmmaker Mikayla Daniels and artist Matt Schwenk.  We talk the importance of art to a society, being an independent artist and how tempting OnlyFans is at times and standing tall as a queer artist!  It's never boring in here! 

    The QueerCentric EP22: Movies, Will Smith and even some Bill Cosby Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 61:35


    Join us this week with special guests film critic Nathan Box and comedian Anthony Singleton as we talk movies, some Oscars, Will Smith and even Bill Cosby. When does the person steal from the art form.  As always, check out all our socials and don't hesitate to let us know your thoughts!

    The QueerCentric EP21: Body Image, Promoting Self Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 68:47


    Join this amazing discussion with special guests John Brennan and Lara Estaris as we discuss what it was like doing the holiday body positivity photo shoot together and how it became more than we imagined. John and Jonny even signed some special prints from the shoot that day!  Want one?

    The QueerCentric EP20 – Representation Matters: How Do You Show Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 53:54


    Join host Jonathan Shuffield and the team as we talk about this important subject with special guest Corey Fortune and recording artist Johnny Manuel.  We will talk about Johnny's new EP, Younger Skin, and how it directly relates to showing up as his true self!  Don't Miss It!

    The QueerCentric EP19: The Evolution of Queer Identity.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 65:17


    Join host Jonathan Shuffield with special guests Ian Sullivan and C.S. Lewis as they discuss the constant evolution of Queer identity.  

    The QueerCentric EP18: Holiday Fun, Mad Libs, Trivia and Laughs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 51:21


    Join us in the salon this week as we hang out with comedian Josiah Carlson and just relax with games a laughter.  It's a fun time inside!

    The QueerCentric EP17: JK Rowling, Queer Hollywood Representation, and So Much More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 63:09


    Join us in the salon this week with special guests Anthony Singleton and Victoria Day!  We talk about everything from J.K. Rowling to the gays in mainstream Hollywood movies, to safe spaces for everyone.  Join the conversation!  www.thequeercentric.com  

    The QueerCentric Sketch Show: Blank Fitness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 3:16


    The dream gym!  Join Blank Fitness Today!  (written by Jonathan Shuffield   voice actors: Jonathan Shuffield and Tom Campbell)   New shows and sketches release every Tuesday at www.thequeercentric.com   

    The QueerCentric EP16: The Supremes, Hateful Apps, and A Bit of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 57:08


    Join us in the Salon with Dave McMillin and Barb Silvey as we get riled up and passionate about this weeks topics.  Don't miss our latest sketch either, Tom Campbell and I have too much fun.  

    The QueerCentric Sketch Show:The All New MAN Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 2:08


    Sketch written by Leonardo Poareo and Jonathan Shuffield.  Starring: Tom Campbell and Jonathan Shuffield  

    The QueerCentric EP15:

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 62:50


    Welcome to the Salon with special guests C.S. Lawrence and Chris Jessop! We chat it up about the Netflix show Wednesday, fake controversies, hate speech in the U.K. and there's a fun new skit in there!  Oh and Jonny and Tom are there too!

    The QueerCentric Sketch Show: My Gay Brother!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 2:24


    Jason isn't sure what to expect after his brother just came out to him.  His imagination goes a bit crazy.  Starring: Jonathan Shuffield, Chris Jessop, and Tom Campbell.  Written by Jonathan Shuffield

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