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David Howard Thornton was born on November 30th, 1979 in Huntsville, Alabama. He is an actor known for work in stage, film, and voice over. He is best known for his roles as Grandpa Who in the 1st- 5th national tours of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical", the voice of Shizoku and others in the video game "Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom", The Joker in the YouTube series "Nightwing Escalation", and Art the Clown in the film "Terrifier." (credit: IMDB) We welcome David to chat with us about his cult film, Terrifier, where he has brought to life Art the Clown for the horror genre. He has been busy this year travleing for horror cons and prepping for the sequel to the film, Terrifier. 

Emerson Collins is an actor, producer and TV personality who currently stars on BRAVO’s newest hit social series The People’s Couch, writes as a regular contributor to the Dallas Voice and hosts The Del & Emerson Show, UBN Radio’s number one weekly show. Emerson produced and starred in Southern Baptist Sissies, the film of the play by Del Shores, with Leslie Jordan, Dale Dickey, Bobbie Eakes and Willam Belli.  The film played 28 film festivals, winning 15 awards including 9 Audience Awards and one for Emerson as "Best Actor in a Feature Film" from the Red Dirt International Film Festival.  The film was produced through Emerson's company Beard Collins Shores Productions and played in independent theaters in fifteen cities and is now available on DVD, Amazon and iTunes.  As an actor, Emerson is also known for his work as “Max” in Del Shores’Sordid Lives: The Series.  Emerson co-produced the twelve-episode television series for domestic distribution with LOGO and IMG International for distribution and successful syndication in seventeen foreign markets.  He also produced the New York City, Los Angeles and Palm Springs premieres of the series in conjunction with The Trevor Project and Outfest. For full biography, click HERE!  

From Stand-Up Comic to YouTube sensation, Jason Farone is an American comedian, personality, and host, known for his brilliant wit, lighting fast delivery, and hilariously sharp social criticism. Currently, Jason regularly produces funny videos for Social Media audiences internationally as well as daily LIVE streaming broadcasts. Subscribe to him at YouTube.com/JasonFarone, follow him on Twitter @jasonfarone, and watch him play live on Periscope!

The LGBT world has evolved so much over the past few years with topics such as gay marriage, transgender talks, human rights, adoption and overall acceptance that we are all one.  On the heels of the interview with Diane Sawyer, Bruce Jenner publically came out as a transgender woman gaining over 30  million viewers.  Daytime's "The Bold and the Beautiful" has taken on the transgender world by revealing in a shocking twist that a character is a transgender woman.  Laverne Cox is leading the way with her story and Daytime Emmy win this weekend for "The T Word," a docu-series about the transgender community.  Tonight, I sit down with David O'Quinn, author of "Who I Am, What I Want," to talk about his new book about transgender love along with David's very own personal story and announcement regarding this very topic.  Not only is this topic important to David, but I am lucky to call David a friend. To buy David's book, be sure to click HERE and follow David on Twitter HERE.

SAMANTHA is best known for her beloved voice-over work as the speaking voices of "Jem" and "Jerrica" on the wildly popular cartoon series "Jem and the holograms".   Samantha just landed a truly outrageous cameo for the live action feature film version on Jem and the holograms directed by Jon Chu; and starring "Aubrey Peeples" as "Jem". cast also includes "Molly Ringwald" and "Juliette Lewis".  JEM THE MOVIE opens October 2015. Samantha also has her own music available at her website below. We highly suggest you check out her style and download her music too in support of Jem and Samantha. http://www.samanthanewark.com/ As a teenager, Sam became one of the most sought-after voice-over talents in mainstream television. Her work on "Jem" and voice-over roles on the original "Transformers" cartoon as the voices of "Ariel" the Pink Robot and the annoying school girl "Elise Presser" and the voice of the Zamojin Empress thrust her into a type of international fame that has produced a serious cult following that persists to this day. She played the British voice of Peter Pan's mother in the classic Steven Spielberg film "Hook" as well as lending her voice talent to many radio and tv projects while writing and performing her original music as a solo recording artist in Los Angeles and Nashville TN. Now residing in Dallas Texas, Sam maintains an avid rapport with her fans of "Jem and the Holograms" and "Transformers" and is invited to appear at pop-culture festivals all over the world.

Tonight, we are bringing together the co-hosts from all of our shows including "On Air with Douglas," "The Spilled Tea," "Talk Soap," and "Men Who Gossip," for a special celebration for passing 3 million listens right here on Blog Talk Radio.  Scheduled to appear on air is Jarrod (Men Who Gossip), David (The Spilled Tea), Kyle (The Spilled Tea), Kelli (Talk Soap), Michael (Talk Soap), Jason (Men Who Gossip) and maybe a couple more if available. 

"I am hard at work on my 3rd full length album "Pulse", and uplifting journey of love and life. I'm making an album that will touch you and inspire you and resonate with all your emotions. The album is a mixture of dance, rock, soul and world sounds... tribal beats, soaring hooks, entrancing guitars, lush strings and bubbling synths .  I want this album to be a soundtrack for the passions of your life. I also hope for "Pulse" to feature several notable guests vocalists - amazing powerhouse vocalists who have touched your hearts and made your bodies move on the dance floor.  I've started recorded basic tracks for the album, and I will utilize this crowd-sourcing campaign to finish the instrumentation on these recordings, and give them extra layers of dimension with live string arrangements and supporting vocals. This is my second time as executive producer on an album, and based on the success and critical acclaim of my last release "Twilight Revival", I am certain I can deliver my best material ever.  With your help, we can bring this music to the world! I was raised by a single mom who always taught me to dream big. She herself had toured in the 1960's and 1970's as a belly dancer. She taught herself how to dance, how to sew, and sewed all her own costumes. She taught me how to be brave. She taught me how to love. She taught me that love could change the world... that it could move mountains! This new album "Pulse" is all about love. Falling in love, Loving yourself, Loving Life, and I can't wait to share it with you all!" - from Aris. DONATE: CLICK HERE     

KELLY MANTLE is an entertainer extraordinaire.  Whether she’s singing live, lip syncing & dancing, or brandishing her sardonic comedy as an emcee, her high-energy shows captivate audiences worldwide and leave them wanting more. Audiences will immediately recognize Kelly from the last season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”  But this isn’t her first time on TV.  Kelly has been a working actor (in and out of drag) in Hollywood for the past ten years with a list of credits longer than her legs. As a stand-up comedian and stage actor, Kelly has starred in over 50 plays in the theatre.  Kelly wrote & starred in her critically-acclaimed one-person show “The Confusion Of My Illusion” which was produced at the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Theatre at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Kelly has a few movie credits, but wants MORE!  Most recently, Kelly finished filming Confessions of a Womanizer (with Gary Busey) and American Dream (with Nick Stahl, directed by Steven Spielberg‘s Oscar-winning cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski).  Both movies will be released in movie theaters this year. Kelly is also a singer, songwriter, and musician.  To date, Kelly has recorded three albums which have been hailed by critics everywhere: “Ever Changing,” “Rock N Glow” and “Satellite Baby.”  Kelly’s cover & video of “My Neck, My Back” has won over thousands of viewers on YouTube, including the song’s originator, Khia. Kelly grew up in Oklahoma like her uncle, the late great Mickey Mantle. (Yep…Kelly’s a switch-hitter too.)  Kelly received a B.F.A. in Theatre from the University of Oklahoma.  Kelly is also a graduate of Second City in Chicago. 

Jason J. Carter is an all around entertainer, whether he is modeling, dancing, radio host, on camera host, choreographing and giving the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race some eye candy as part of the "pit crew" - Jason is surely busy with a broad range of talents.  Please join us as we chat with Jason again after a year about his current projects and what's next for the workaholic.

GAREK is a New York based singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he made the transition to New York in 2010. Fusing Industrial Rock (a la Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson and Garbage) with haunting melodies and explosive choruses, GAREK creates a distinct sonic landscape. This Electro-Industrial hybrid, coupled with his artfully degenerate style, make him a force to be watched. GAREK’s first single “Save The Queen” has already gotten tastemakers around the globe buzzing. London’s EQ Music has hailed him as “a deity of Industrial-Electro mastery” while Australia’s DNA Magazine says, “He’s ready to rule the world!” MTV’s LOGO (NewNowNext) says, “for all [his] influences, there’s something distinctive about what Garek is doing.” “Save The Queen” and “E.T.” set the stage for GAREK’s rise as a 90s kid with a contemporary torch. Stay tuned and visit his official website HERE; also purchase his debut EP, "Take the King, Vol. 1" here on iTunes

Paul Richmond is an artist, activist, and storyteller. His work often incorporates elements of pop culture, politics, and his own experiences as a gay man. You can see all of his work, purchase some prints and more at http://paulrichmondstudio.com. His latest series, War Paint, explores ideas of identity and masculinity through expressive, figurative paintings of men covering their bodies with paint. He enjoys working with models who have made important or interesting contributions to LGBT culture, and he's painted everyone from Jack Mackenroth to Perez Hilton. Many of the "gaylebrity" models were a part of his Cheesecake Boys series, a gay/male spin on classic pin-up art from the 40's and 50's. When he's not painting, he is busy with a non-profit organization that he founded with his childhood art teacher called the You Will Rise Project. Their mission to empower young people who have experienced bullying to speak out through the creation of uncensored artworks. He was bullied horribly as a kid and having a creative outlet made all the difference. He does free workshops for young people, a mentorship program connecting college artists with bullied high school students, a special project last spring called Art For Michael in support of an 11 year old boy who attempted suicide after being bullied for his love of My Little Pony, and a new social media photo campaign called #SelfieRespect. Visit: http://youwillriseproject.com. Him and his husband  are involved with the fight for marriage equality as well. They were married a year and a half ago with a group of 24 other LGBT couples who rode a bus to Washington DC and had our ceremony in front of the Supreme Court building just days before DOMA was repealed. 

Actress, Michelle Stafford will be returning to On Air with Douglas for her third visit to discuss her upcoming DVD release of season one of "The Stafford Project." The DVD is set to release on November 28 and will make great stocking stuffers for all soap opera and web series fans.  We will also dish on her new role as Nina Silas on daytime's "General Hospital." What is in store for Nina? What should we expect from Season Two of her AWARD WINNING web series?  Michelle Stafford entered our lives on a daily basis almost two decades ago as the infamous Phyllis Summers Newman on The Young and the Restless.  She left The Young and the Restless in 2013 to record her hit web series "The Stafford Project," which became a hit then surprising her fans showing up on ABC's "General Hospital," as Nina Silas, a woman who had been in a coma for twenty years.  Now Nina has been awake a few months and terrorizing quite a few citizens of Port Charles.  Tune in weekdays to see what Nina is up too next! VISIT HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STAFFORD PROJECT FOLLOW THE STAFFORD PROJECT HERE FOLLOW MICHELLE STAFFORD HERE

Ryan is a talented actor set to be next seen on the big screen in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed movie “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies” based on the book by J.R.R Tolkien playing the role of Alfrid, chief political councilor and general dogs body for The Master of Laketown (Stephen Fry). We will be joining us to talk about his time on the movie, his time in New Zealand, working alongside such huge stars and his other projects including BBC America's The Musketeers.  Some of his past films and BBC series he's appeared in have been, Hamlet, Headphones, Murder on the Homefront, Doctors, Down to Earth and appeared in many plays. His character, Alfrid, is chief political councilor and general dogs body for The Master of Laketown (Stephen Fry) his duties vary from discussing affair of state to emptying the master’s chamber pots sometimes at the same time.  Ryan recently finished filming the second season of BBC America’s “The Musketeers” in which he is seen as Louis XIII is King of France.  The show is set at a time of bitter rivalry with Spain and bloody internal turmoil between religious groups.  Ryan is currently filming “A Hundred Street” In the movie he portrays Vincent a drug dealer who has teams of younger drug dealers working below him.   Follow Ryan on Twitter at @RyanGage and on Facebook HERE.  

THE TIME HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED YET! Once upon a time, Sydney boy Shane Jenek tried out for Australian Idol. Not quite making the cut he wasn’t discouraged, Shane bent the rules and his gender, returning the next day as Courtney Act, and made it through to the finals. Courtney’s explosive, energetic performing style, coupled with her joyous personality, sent audiences wild and Australia had a new, slightly less conventional, sweetheart. Hot on the high heels of the TV series came the phenomenally successful national arena tour and a record deal with Sony/BMG. Over the coming years Courtney forged herself a name in the Australian entertainment industry, garnering chart hits, television appearances, and national advertising campaigns, and she toured Australia, Europe, Asia and America. She was even voted one FHM’s World’s Top 100 Sexiest Women (despite not actually being a woman), sang at Lady Gaga’s private birthday party, and opened for Gaga on her Australian club tour. She’s played the role of Angel in RENT the musical and she’s been the face of Sheer Cover makeup across the three major TV networks selling makeup to the women of Australia on morning television. She’s no Joan of Arc, but it is pretty revolutionary having a female illusionist, selling the illusion of beauty to females. In 2011 Courtney moved to the USA, on a visa titled Alien Of Extraordinary Ability, to show America and the world what she’s got! After completing a national club tour of 20 dates around North America she set up her new life in West Hollywood. Courtney has been announced as a contestant on the 6th season of Rupaul’s Drag Race which will be premiering on Viacom’s Logo Network in February 2014. For more information, please visit http://www.courtneyact.com

Blake Lewis is a singer, songwriter and beatboxer who was the runner-up on the American Idol's sixth season. Each week throughout the competition he would take a song and revamp into a whole new sound and the fans fell in love with him more and more each week.  After American Idol was over, he released his first album, "Audio Day Dream" in 2007 with his first single, Break Anotha," with a follow up single, "How Many Words?" His seconed album was released two years later in 2009, "Heartbreak on Vinyl," with his single "Sad Song." Just this summer, he released his third album, Portrait of a Chameleon.  This was his first independent record and includes the hit single, "Your Touch," and his brand new single, "Retro Romance."   We talk to Blake about his experience from Idol all the way to today, about his influences, his new album and kick ass new Retro Romance video taking us back to the good days of music. For more information: http://www.blakelewisofficial.com Check out his new video, Retro Romance, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn2pSTD5eLU

For years Andy hid his raging mania under a larger-than-life personality. He sought a high wherever he could find one, and changed jobs as some people change outfits -- filmmaker, art dealer, hustler; whatever made him feel like a cartoon character, invincible and bright. Electroboy is about living life at breakneck speed. Andy hopped on flights from New York to Tokyo and Paris at a moment's notice, spent $25,000 without a bit of thought on a huge shopping spree and stayed awake nights exploring the underworld of nightlife in Manhattan or whatever city he happened to be visiting, in search of the perfect high. But when Andy turned to art forgery, he found himself the subject of a scandal lapped up by the New York media, then in jail, then under house arrest. And for once he didn't have a ready escape hatch from his unraveling life.  Andy was misdiagnosed by more than eight doctors and even when he was finally diagnosed with this chronic illness, he was treated unsuccessfully with any regimen of medication. Ingesting handfuls of antidepressants and tranquilizers, he felt his mind lose traction. With no hope of his condition stabilizing, he turned to the last resort: electroshock therapy also known as electroconvulsive therapy (or ECT). Andy underwent nineteen electroshock treatments over the course of about a year and a half.  Electroboy is currently being made into a major motion picture. Not only is Andy working on a sequel to Electroboy, but he is also writing a self-help book for sufferers of depression and bipolar disorder. Please visit his official website for full bio and more information: http://www.electroboy.com Andy joins us to discuss his book, his future projects, his own story and take callers who live with bipolar and depression.  Feel free to call in even if it's anonymous.

Jacob is an American actor and singer. He is perhaps best known for his role as JR Chandler on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children and Rick Forrester on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful. He was the second actor to portray Lucky Spencer on ABC's General Hospital, and now back in LA as Rick Forrester. We will be chatting about daytime, music and new play.

Interlaced in singer-songwriter Jesse Macht’s catchy melodies are an abundance of stories overflowing with passion, vulnerability, empathy and honesty. Much like legendary songwriters before him such as Tom Petty and Neil Young, and modern day influences like Dan Wilson and Jon Brion, Jesse has proven his aptitude for storytelling. His music has been placed in many television shows and networks, as well as commercials, including The Voice, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Giuliana and Bill, Nickelodeon, Cymbalta and the MTV/E! cable catalogue. He’s also had numerous original songs placed in independent films such as James Franco’s "Good Time Max." Jesse has followed a path similar to his family of entertainers (his brother is actor Gabriel Macht, currently starring in USA’s "Suits," and father is veteran actor Stephen Macht). He has worked hard to make a musical home for himself (both as a solo artist and with his old band Burn Down the Mission) within L.A.’s well-known songwriter community with regular appearances at the Hotel Café, Room 5 and WitZend. Jesse Macht connects with his audience through reflective, conversational lyrics. While his words are dynamic and unapologetically truthful at times, he leaves room for his audience to contribute to the dialogue by using their own experiences. The new album, expected to come out in the fall of 2014, follows Jesse’s 2012 debut solo release Acts of Providence. With it, he hopes to continue to inspire his audience and encourage them to be vulnerable.  For more information, please visit his official website here:  http://www.jessemachtmusic.com/ and follow him on Twitter at jessemachtmusic

You asked for them and I got them! The Port Charles threesome relationship between on screen characters Lucas, Felix and Brad will be joining me LIVE for a half hour interview to talk about the first every daytime gay threesome triangle plus any side projects to promote as well.  Please join me in this one time interview that only On Air with Douglas could bring to you FIRST.

Wendy Jo Smith, better known by her stage name, Wendy Ho is one part skilled singer, one part comedienne, one part rap artist, and 100% entertainer. Over a million youtube views, having drag queens around the world cover her songs, and being spoofed by Ryan Murphy are just a few of this ho’s claim to fame. Ho is an artist. Ho is a state of mind. Ho redefines women in music and comedy with true liberation. She is funny and sexy, never sacrificing one for the other. A pretty bitch, a witty feminist, a self-possessed, self-assured mashup of street and trash who makes you laugh while she makes you think. The responses she evokes from audiences are as diverse as her roots, but at the core there is no question about who she is. Wendy is all woman. All Ho. For the full bio and more at her official web page, please click HERE! 

Camryn Grimes touched our hearts as Sharon Newman's little girl, Cassie, who she gave away at birth for adoption and later found on The Young and the Restless .  Later in the show her character died due to a car accident.  Fast forward a few years, Sharon starts having a mental breakdown and see "Cassie's Ghost" and then come to find out Victor hired a look alike to be able to taunt and terrorize Sharon to take her over the edge to get away from Nicholas.  Enters Ian Ward and we see that Cassie's ghost is not a ghost, but after Nick does some digging we find out that Cassie's ghost is Mariah, Cassie's twin that was stolen at birth when Sharon was 16, drugged up and didn't now she had twins.  Now, Mariah is in the mix with Sharon, Nicholas, Faith, Summer and Ian...and Camryn returns to our show to catch up with her over the last couple years and what it's like to be back on set as her own twin?

Xavii Matisse is an American Singer-Songwriter, Editor-In-Chief & Producer. Born and raised in New Jersey, Xavii's musical influences are Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Imogen Heap, Sade, Maxwell, Lady Gaga and Esthero. He is releasing his first full length album "The Way That I Feel" in June and is promoting his new single "French Kiss" which is currently on the new show "Sex + Love."  Xavii is also the Editor-In-Chief of Revolutionary Gay Magazine and creator of "Common Relationship Mistakes Gay Men Make", Lil' Poundcake (songs and Twitter Account) and Children's Series "Winston Tall & The Gang @ Squigly Bush." He is a voice over actor, provides back ground vocals, and is an Art Director.  Xavii's new album is influenced by modern pop meets dance meets melancholic synth. His songs vary from love to power to letting go.  Xavii Matisse is also part of "The AllNighters" a remix duo who have remixed Manila Luzon, the late Quentin Elias, Aiden Leslie and so many more.  I chat with Xavii about all of this and give you a sneak at his brand new single, French Kiss.

Kit, Van, Matt, John and Constance is BACK for the fourth visit to help promote their Kickstarter fundraiser for the making of season two of "Eastsiders" - please click the link below to check out their Kickstarter and try to help them reach their goal! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1503081443/eastsiders-season-two Season one of "EastSiders: The Series" left Cal and Thom uncertain of their future together.  All the lies were out in the open and they were splitting up the Christmas ornaments, but they couldn’t deny their feelings for each other.  Is being in love enough of a reason to be together?  “EastSiders” launched last year to a lot of love from fans and critics alike, with Entertainment Weekly calling the show “funny and heartbreaking” and After Elton praising it as “sharp, well-written and acted.”  We won Best Web Drama at the 2013 LA Weekly Awards, Best Ensemble at the Indie Series Awards and were nominated for a Satellite Award from the International Press Academy, among numerous other accolades, but the most rewarding part has been getting to interact with the fans of the show.  If it wasn't for the support of amazing people like you we wouldn’t have been able to make "EastSiders" in the first place.

Phi Phi O’Hara, a finalist on season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is releasing a brand new single this month that boldly takes ownership of the title she won on television’s popular drag competition show. In “Bitchy”, the outlandish drag star lets fans know she wears the label proudly.  Written and produced by Zach Adam and Heather Holley (who has written several hits for Christina Aguilera), “Bitchy” is a pop/rock anthem that O’Hara describes as if P!nk, Joan Jett and Adam Lambert had a baby. “I really wanted something that was representative of who I am,” she explains. “I have a sweet but edgy side. I needed music that matched. It is also meant to be an inspirational message to fans to never allow negative names to tear you down.” Phi Phi O’Hara’s “Bitchy” will be available Tuesday, April 8th on iTunes, PhiPhiOHara.com and all major music online retailers. 50% of sales collected on www.PhiPhiOHara.com from April 8th through May 18th will be donated to the AIDS Walk of NYC.  However, she is releasing the track as Phi Phi O’Hara and appears in full drag in the song’s music video. “I could never forget Phi Phi and the impact she has on who I am as a person and the career I have today. That’s why I felt it was appropriate to release “Bitchy” as my alter ego,” she explains. “I would like to eventually transition into singing and performing as Jaremi.”  “Bitchy” by Phi Phi O’Hara is available April 8th on iTunes and all major online retailers. For more information, visit www.phiphiohara.com. 

"I recently had dinner with my birth parents together for the first time.  Sitting between them i realized how little time I had left to really know my now 78-year old father Andrew, having grown up with my caucasian mother and barely a word spoken about him until i tracked him down at 18.  26 years later we’ve still never spoken of his childhood in China, escaping war into Korea or his missionary immigration to the US.  Only a few years ago did i discover his seven marriages and splintered relationships with his eight brothers and sisters.  12 years ago my father and I made a plan to go together and he cancelled. We never spoke of it again, but now he is the only one of the family who remembers our home in China.   Thirty years ago my grandfather returned to Antung and was accused of being a spy because he received money from the government, so though the world has marched forward, our distant family still lives in the same house there and in much the same way. I’ve never spent more than one night with Andrew, so it is a unique opportunity to actually document these first moments of sharing, of traveling, of healing, of becoming related.  From staying in our ancestral home, learning my father’s technique in stretching noodles by hand from scratch and walking the Great Wall to studying the language and history, we’ll be discovering each other anew and making up for a childhood apart, while Andrew confronts the death of his mother and his youth spent supporting his siblings and the realities of war. We cannot move forward powerfully without understanding our past, which begins with our family.  We are the architects of our future and the biggest most fulfilling journeys can begin with the simplest of questions that we never seem to ask those who we’ve known all our lives, such as ‘Who are you?”.  

The one and the only, Kimberlin Brown, who best known for her two decade stint as the devilish and evil yet misunderstood Sheila Carter on The Young and the Restless/The Bold and the Beautiful, is returning to On-air with Douglas to follow up from our last visit over a year ago.  She has a new show she is working on, we will touch base on that and what we can expect from the future and a little blast from the past as we dish some Sheila Carter.

  David Michael O'Quinn grew up in Western MA despite being the only black, gay kid in a mainly white, straight town. At 30 he decided to move to Boston and took baby steps into his lifelong dreams. First he dabbled in background acting, but ultimately completing the book he started when he was 17 "Who I Am and What I Want" (available on iTunes, Barnes & Noble Online, the Nook, Amazon, and the Kindle). He had been watching movies/TV shows since he was 11. "In the summer I usually see 2 movies per week. And I currently own close to 300 DVDs including series boxsets." In bringing his gift of gab to the masses as of November 2013 he joined both "Talk Soap" and "The Spilled Tea" as co-host. His passion for acting came from watching soaps which he began watching June 1992. "Guiding Light" was his favorite soap and from 2005-2009 he went to the Guiding Light Fan Club Luncheon with his mother. Meeting his idol Kim Zimmer inspired him. Since GL went off the air in September 2009 he's followed all the 4 remaining soaps on-air (Y&R, B&B, GH, and Days), and has been an avid fan of nuAMC online.  Purchase his books below: http://www.bookdaily.com/author/1578283/david-michael-o-quinn

Peter Paige became well known as his brilliant and hilarious performance as Emmett Honeycutt on Showtime's ground breaking series, "Queer as Folk," from 2000-2005.  He current is the Creator and Executive Producer of ABC Family's "The Fosters."  Peter joins us to look back on Queer as Folk as we continue to celebrate the show with having the cast on our show but also talk about The Fosters and what's next for him!

Former "General Hospital" actor Ryan Carnes has returned to Port Charles in the role of Lucas Stansbury Jones. He last played Lucas from 2004 to 2005. Carnes' recent appearances on TV include "Blackout" (Dr. Trevor Westen) and "Rizzoli & Isles" (Dan MacKenzie). He was also on "Desperate Housewives" (Justin) from 2004 to 2006.  Ryan returns to "On-Air with Douglas" about his return to daytime and being in the thick of several plots already and talk to his fans!

"On-Air with Douglas" Host and Author of his debut book, his memoir, "The Road Traveled," will be taking the guest seat as co-host, David, turns the tables on him and interviews him about his life, his three Blog Talk Radio shows, his thoughts on turning 40 this month and his fundraiser (link below) to make his memoir self-publishing dream come true (book due out spring 2014). Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-road-traveled/x/5923299

As we continue reuniting with the cast of Showtime's groundbreaking series, "Queer as Folk," tonight we chat with Michelle Clunie who played Melanie Marcos for the full series.  We catch up with Michelle about what has been going on since QAF ended, reflect on her time on the show and what projects she is currently working on.

Robert Gant joins us to talk about his new story arc on The Tomorrow People, plus a look back at his career including his role on the groundbreaking series, "Queer as Folk."

Lillie Arlene Nicole Jade McCloud, commonly known by her former stage name Nicole McCloud (born December 7, 1958 in Rochester, New York), is an American dance and R&B singer. She has recorded four studio albums, What About Me (1986), Jam Packed (1988) (aka Rock the House), Love Town (1998), and So What? (2002). Her single "Don't You Want My Love" became an international hit. Other US singles include "Runnin' Away" and "Search'n". In the late 1990s, she was also part of a house music project Voices of Freedom. In 2013, she made a comeback in the United States under her birth name, taking part in season 3 of the American singing competition The X Factor. She made it to the 5th week on November 27, 2013 before being eliminated, finishing 8th overall.

UNDRESSING ISRAEL: GAY MEN IN THE PROMISED LAND When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state than missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel’s parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife scene—and even attends a same-sex wedding—in this guided tour of a country that has emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality. Writer, Director, Actor and Producer Michael Lucas was born in Moscow, Russia, where he earned a law degree from the Moscow Law University. In 1997 he moved to New York; a year later he founded Lucas Entertainment.  He has won multiple awards and have been lauded for their achievements in cinematography, style and production quality. In addition to directing, producing and starring in Lucas Entertainment productions, Michael is also a regular op-ed contributor to such publications as The Advocate, The Huffington Post and Pink News, where his passionate activism and uncompromising convictions have made him a controversial figure in the gay media world. “Michael Lucas has used the stardom gave him as a platform to speak out against drugs, unsafe sex, child exploitation, anti-Semitism, religious oppression of gays, and host of other social problems.” – The Advocate   Official website: www.michaellucas.com

Actor, Ryan Scott Greene, will be joining as his fans on social media, #RSGreeners, have asked for him to join us. His credits including  Brandon from Queer as Folk (season five), Saints & Sinners, Lost Girl, Criminal Minds, Undressed, Mutant X and La Femme Nikita. For a full bio, please check out his awesome official website: http://www.ryanscottgreene.com   

Scott Lowell is best known for his role as “Ted Schmidt” in Showtime’s popular and critically acclaimed Queer As Folk for which he was twice nominated for a Prism Award. The groundbreaking and provocative series originally ran in the U.S from 2000 –2005 and is currently airing in countries all over the world.  Scott was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in the suburbs of New Haven, Connecticut. He majored in theater at Connecticut College and also studied acting at the National Theatre Institute (he was fortunate to study at both schools with the legendary Morris Carnovsky). He shortly moved to Chicago where over the course of a decade, he immersed himself in the local theater scene, including performances at the famed Steppenwolf and Goodman. He also landed his first TV role in Chicago on Early Edition. Scott moved to Los Angeles in 1998 and quickly found himself busy in a number of successful commercial campaigns, guest roles on sit-coms and a lead in a sci-fi television film.  In 2000 he landedQAF and spent the next five years shuttling back and forth between LA and Toronto, Canada where the series was filmed.  He also kept busy traveling around making speeches for a number of civil rights organizations (including the Human Rights Campaign) and political campaigns as well as appearing as a presenter and Host of a number of GLAAD Awards shows.  For rest of Scott's bio, please visit his official website HERE.

Kristoff St. John has been in the business for a long time. He is best known for his portrayal of Neil Winters on the #1 CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless, for over twenty years.  However, Kristoff has a brand new documentary, "A Man Called God," and Kristoff joins us to talk about this new brilliant documentary.  Trailer below. About Documentary: In this unique, compelling documentary filmed over thirty years ago, the St John family embarks on a spiritual journey from Los Angeles, California to Southern India to search for God. They find 'God' living in a remote village, surrounded by thousands of mesmerized followers. Heralded as an Avatar or a God Man, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is one of India's most prolific gurus in India today. With a fan base of 50 Million people worldwide, Sai Baba performs modern day miracles; Healing the sick and diseased, materializing solid objects out of the air. The St John family, Christopher, Maria and 14 year old Kristoff are slowly swallowed up by Sai Baba and his cult as they participate in the spiritual daily 'Ashram' routine, documenting on film their treacherous visit. The cult eventually overwhelms the family, with Sai Baba revealing his demonic thirst for pedophilia and other evils. A lair of lies, deceit, secrecy, sexual deviancy and murder, all under the unsuspecting banner of A Man Called God. A family deceived and destroyed, by the largest modern day cult, thriving globally today.

FILM SYNOPSIS On the fumes of a dream, twin brothers Gary and Larry Lane have written a script with a plum roll for one of their idols, Dolly Parton. Having had no luck getting the screenplay into her hands, they embark on a cross-country journey to personally deliver it to her. They set offfrom Dolly’s star on the Hollywood Walk ofFame heading East for Pigeon Forge, TN. Driving an RV they (named Jolene) is friend and partner Mike Bowen. All along Interstate 40 at rest stops, RV parks, bars, and hair salons our intrepid band of travelers meet everyday Americans, as the encounter everything from Floods in Nashville to an Oklahoma Tornado. The journey is also one of discovery for the brothers, as well: their relationship with their parents; their hopes, fears and ambitions; the bigotry they’ve encountered; as they search for tolerance and acceptance and the joy of realizing their biggest dream handing their screenplay to Dolly Parton. Featuring appearances by Leslie Jordan, Chad Allen, Beth Grant, Dustin Lance Black, Ann walker, and maybe even Dolly herself! Hollywood to Dollywood is a documentary of chasing dreams down the road of life.  ABOUT THE LANE TWINS: Gary and Larry Lane were born and raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Most of their fondest childhood memories come from this quaint little town, along with their strong, yet semi-strict family upbringing.  Currently, the Lane Twins are living the high life in Los Angeles, California, soaking the sun up with all the other angels. When asked about being identical twins, the Lane brothers say they always think of it as being a very special and wonderful gift. A gift that they are using to their benefit in reaching Hollywood stardom. 

In G.B.F., social warfare erupts when three high school clique queens battle for supremacy: drama diva Caprice, Mormon princess 'Shley and blonde fashionista Fawcett. When unassuming Tanner is outted, he finds himself cast as the hottest new teen-girl accessory: The Gay Best Friend. The clique queens immediately pounce and makeover Tanner into their ideal arm candy, forcing him to choose between popularity and the true friends - including his own B.F.F. Brent - that he's leaving behind. Join us as we chat with Director, Darren Stein, Writer, George Northy plus one of the stars, Xosha Roquemore.  Fan of "Jawbreaker," then you wont want to miss this.

Emerging from a society fascinated by Mob movies, mafioso-rap and 'The Sopranos', Italian-American MC Bishop is a breath of fresh air. Hailing from Springfield, MA, Bishop trades in the gangland fantasies that many Italian artists before him relied on, for everyman realism, poignant commentary on the opposite sex, and sharp, witty stream of conciousness entandraes that would make Jay-Z take notice   less YouTubeTwitterFacebook

Please visit http://www.thirstfilm.com for all the details. The film also stars Melanie Griffith. About Gale Harold: Gale Harold first came to our lives through the role of Brian Kinney from Showtime's breakout series, "Queer as Folk,"  Gale went on to do other hit shows such as Desperate Housewives and The Secret Circle. About Josh Pence: Pence appeared in The Social Network, as Tyler Winklevoss, alongside Armie Hammer; he also played Cameron in certain scenes, for particular setups—and Hammer's face was grafted onto Pence's body in post-production to create the illusion of identical twins. He also played in Battleship and The Dark Knight Rises. About Rachel McDonald: A passionate, visual storyteller, Rachel began her film career in Shreveport, Louisiana under Frank Darabont’s mentorship. Gleaning her experience working on high profile Hollywood features including It’s Complicated, I Love You Man and J Edgar, McDonald broke away to focus on directing.  Rachel has since translated this long-form experience into her work as a director, infusing commercials, social action campaigns, music videos and short films with emotional depth, visual rhythm and style. Her gravitation to beauty and provocative cinematography is deeply connected to her childhood in the South.  Rachel’s current project, Thirst, is a short-film exploration of the extremes of the human condition.  Concurrently, Rachel is developing her first feature film, McCleskey, which chronicles a Georgia death row inmate’s life-changing influence on a young boy. Rachel resides in Venice, California.

Canadian Born. 100% Lebanese Origin. Product of a Sunni/Shiite Mother and Orthodox/Maronite Father. He lived in Detroit, Michigan for about 6 years while his father was finishing his residency. Moved to Vero Beach, Florida for his Father’s work at a two nationally respected hospitals. Attended Saint Edward’s School in Vero Beach for his whole life (k-12). He was the captain of his Varsity Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse teams and led the football team to a State Championship his senior year. He now attends University of Central Florida in Orlando where he is studying Biology and Psychology to ultimately become a plastic surgeon.   He has many aspirations in life. Modeling and the Fitness Lifestyle have always been just some of his many loves.  He wants to write at least two books so far. He also writes poetry and short stories. On top of that, Assad would like to pursue something in the music industry such as DJ-ing or producing. Sports such as Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse have always been his passion since literally birth. Assad is known for his tattoo on his hip that translates to “Dear Lord/Oh God” from the Arabic “Yarab” that incorporates the Nike Symbol because of his love of sports. Assad is also know for “the look/smolder” , “bed room eyes” , or a smirk when he is in front of the camera. He also personal trains and offers many workout routines and diet plans for any age, sex, or weight (it is said he spends more time in the gym than at home). Most importantly, Assad is single and has never been in a relationship before because obviously he spends most of his time pleasing others. Assad has many upcoming events and shoots that may take him to the next level and he hopes that you all continue to follow him on his journey and see him reach the success he hopes for.

Dallas is a 30 year old soap fan and has been watching soaps his entire life. His current favorites are The Young & Restless, Days of Our Lives & Bold & Beautiful. Through the course of his life, he has also watched Passions, Another World, , One Life to Live and General Hospital. For primetime shows, he watched Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Savannah and Pacific Palisades. Dallas also writes his own text-based webseries called One Day at a Time, which is a classic soap opera. In his personal life, he is an accounting student and working for a bank. He is married and has a kitty named Jorge. We will be talking to Dallas about his web series, how it came to be and much more. 

This raven-haired “always keepin’ it real” chick can be heard daily, dishing out the fierce humor and fast wisecracks that she has become known for. But radio is not the only place you have heard Michelle Visage, or SEEN her for that matter….. Michelle was on VH1 for 2 years hosting live coverage of such glamorous events as: The Grammy Awards, the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount’s Grease (anniversary re-release), Universal’s Blues Brothers 2000, and The Viewer’s Choice Awards to name a few. She is currently a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race on the LOGO Network which debuts it’s 3rd season in January. This glamorous firecracker finished arts high school in South Plainfield, New Jersey at 17 and headed for the Big Apple to follow her dream of becoming an actress. To pay the bills, Michelle auditioned for her first gig, fresh out of college (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy), and landed it. It was a coveted spot in the all girl group Seduction, signed to A&M records in 1990. A year later, Michelle had a platinum-selling album with Seduction called “Nothing Matters Without Love”. The album spawned 4 top 10 hits, with their gold single “Two To Make It Right” going all the way to number 2! Michelle achieved drinking age while on an 8 month national tour with Milli Vanilli (when they were selling out 60,000 seat venues). Not bad for a beginner! After Seduction ended, Michelle went back into the studio and wrote and sang the remake of Bill Withers’ “It’s Gonna Be A Lovely Day”, and the song was immediately signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis himself! The song was featured on Whitney Houston’s smash “The Bodyguard” soundtrack, which ultimately sold 35 million copies! For more on Michelle, visit http://www.michellevisage.com

Please note there's some ribald and alliterative material to follow, and while it's funny and presented humorously, it concerns a pretty serious men's health and psychology issue: size. That's right, we're taling about a hugely "small" piece of news: Breaking Glass Pictures's release of Brian Spitz's SXSW hit UNHUNG HERO on DVD.  The world's first "cockumentary," it follows Patrick Moote whose marriage proposal is rejected before an arena full of people--and millions of YouTube viewers.  His ex then tells him his equipment is too small to satisfy and he embarks on a quest to get to the root of man-kind's biggest--or smallest--problem.  The film features Moote's worldwide travels and interviews with activists, sexperts and stars--from Dan Savage to Annie Sprinkle.  Michael Moore told Moote and Spitz: "I love your film." Male or female, LGBT, straight or hanging slightly to the left or right, you will, too.  

Growing up in Mission Viejo California, Ford listened to mix of R&B (Rufus and Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, the Commodores, Anita Baker, Sarah Vaughn, Smokey Robinson, Al Green) pop (Olivia Newton- John, Cyndi Lauper, Tom Tom Club, Thompson Twins) and rock (Boston, the Police, Pat Benatar, Fleetwood Mac). He also managed to find time for Manhattan Transfer. Ford’s fondness for words and melodies and singing paved the way to a young Ford participating in dinner theater revues while still in college. A short stint with Jon St. James’ production company (responsible for pop-dance hits by Stacy Q and others) in the mid-’80s provided Ford with the necessary tools to take a giant step forward. By the late-’80s, Ford had signed a production deal with the company co-owned by hit-making songwriter Denise Rich. In the early-’90s, Ford was confirmed to be the featured male vocalist on Frankie Knuckles’ second studio album, 1995’s “Welcome to the Real World.” In the end, conflicts at the label (Virgin Records) prevented this from happening, and female singer Adeva became the album’s featured singer. Virgin then offered Ford a solo album deal. Unfortunately, this album never saw the light of day. For full bio and to listen to Colton's music, please CLICK HERE

Let us introduce you to the world of FRANKMUSIK, aka Vincent Frank. A St Martins dropout with his music HQ in Croydon and gran as a stylist. A self-taught multi instrumentalist, producer, remixer, talented graphic designer, photographer, video director by default and future music impresario. (from Soundcloud) We will be speaking to him about his new single, Ephemeral Summer, from his upcoming album, his career and talk fan calls as well! For even more on FRANKMUSIK check out his site: http://www.frankmusik.com and more here at Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankmusik and listen to his music at https://soundcloud.com/frankmusik

Mike Ruiz is a world-renowned photographer, who also happens to be a TV personality, former model, actor, spokesperson, creative director and director. With his wide array of experiences and interests. In addition to his photography and humanitarian work, Mike Ruiz has branched out as a director and television personality. He has produced music videos for artists, such as Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, Jody Watley, Kristine W., Shontelle, The Blonds among others. Back in 2007, Mike took on a passion project for himself when he directed one of his role models, RuPaul, in an indie film entitled, Starrbooty. Some of his television credits include shows such as Kathy Griffin's: My Life on the D-List; America's Next top Model and RuPaul's Drag Race, where he appears as a celebrity photographer and guest judge. He also rounded out the panel of expert judges on the third season of Canada's Next Top Model.   Mike has recently launched an APP for the iPad, iPhone and Android devices which will be a digital interactive extension of his book, Pretty Masculine. Versions of the all will soon be available for the iPhone and Android devices. The online promotional video has won him a Telly Award. He has also launched a line of T-shirts that are made from a 100% organic cotton/bamboo blend that will have his images printed in 4 color on panels of silk and hand stitched onto the t-shirt making a piece of wearable art that is completely green. For more on Mike Ruiz and to see his amazing photography, check out HERE!  and check out Pretty Masculine

Kevin Alexander Stea is an American dancer, choreographer, actor,  singer, director and model. Stea was born in Hollywood, California, and is half-Caucasian and half-Chinese. He grew up in various places in the United States (Los Angeles, California; Marlette, Michigan; Eugene, Oregon; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Santa Fe, New Mexico), then completed his high school education in Singapore on a scholarship at the United World College of South East Asia, where he received the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Following that, he went on to the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television, which he left to pursue a dance career. A gymnast while in his youth, Stea began dancing seriously while he was at college. A year after his first dance job, he was hired by Madonna as a dance captain, dancer and assistant choreographer on her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour. Stea appeared several times in the documentary Truth or Dare, which was made about the tour. Subsequently, Stea danced and assisted with choreography for Michael Jackson. He has also worked with numerous other high-profile music acts including Prince, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, George Michael,David Bowie, Celine Dion, Macy Gray, Anastacia, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Tony Bennett, Will.i.am and the cat Dolls. Stea has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, mainly in dancer roles, including Newsies, Melrose Place, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Showgirls, The Birdcage, Charlie’s Angels, Friends, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Rent, Scrubs and Naked Boys Singing. He has appeared in over 50 commercials, most notably for Gap, Old Navy and Pepsi. He also sings and performs under the name That Rogue Romeo.  For more info: http://www.kevinstea.com

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event. Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures also may help. Please join Haullie as our special guest and all the callers who call in to share their story including our very own host, Douglas, and also be sure to "LIKE" Haullie's https://www.facebook.com/voicesoffibromyalgia

Rob Moretti began acting at the age of 14. Within two years of studying his craft, he landed a co-starring role in his first feature film entitled "House on Tombstone Hill." Not long after did he land other roles in both mainstream and indie films such as "Quiet Winter", "Scenes From A Mall" and "The Beat." Rob made his directorial debut with the feature film "Crutch," which landed in the Top 50 DVD Rentals in the US for three consecutive weeks in January 2005. It has been re-released in 2009 on DVD independently and continues to remain in the Top 100 Rentals of Gay/Lesbian movies on Amazon. His new film is a suspenseful, psychological thriller, "Truth" exposes the hidden demons buried deep inside each and every one of us. After a chance encounter over the Internet, Caleb (Sean Paul Lockhart, "Milk", "Judas Kiss", "Chillerama") meets and falls head over heels for Jeremy (Rob Moretti, "Crutch", "An Affirmative Act", "Snapshot"), and soon the line between love and lies blur. Struggling to keep his past a secret, including his mentally ill mother, Caleb slowly succumbs to his darker side. A sudden turn of events finds Jeremy held captive, until Caleb's quest for the truth be revealed. The film also stars Emmy Winner® Blanche Baker, ("16 Candles", "Raw Deal", "Taking Chances"). TRAILER