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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, and Author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay' Industry, exploring his work monitoring the Religious Right, fighting for LGBTQ equality, and debunking the “ex-gay” conversion industry._____LINKShttps://waynebesen.comhttps://truthwinsout.orghttps://linktr.ee/lieswithastraightface_____Wayne Besen is the Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, an organization that monitors the Religious Right, fights for LGBTQ equality and debunks the “ex-gay” conversion industry (TruthWinsOut.org).He the author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay' Industry (2023), Bashing Back: Wayne Besen on GLBT People, Politics and Culture (2007), and Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the ‘Ex-Gay' Myth (2003).A former talk radio host at Chicago's Progressive Talk, WCPT 820-AM, Besen has appeared on leading news and political talk shows including: NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight,  MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, CNN's AC360, FOX's O'Reilly Factor and The Sean Hannity Show and Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.He has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Advocate, Newsweek, TIME, The Washington Blade, Metro Weekly, The Sun-Sentinel, The Nation, and Mother Jones.Prior to founding Truth Wins Out, Besen served as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said.Thanks! Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: ...

Oppenheimer, Barbie Rule the weekend; 3rd Rail of Liberal politics, Perks of Slavery? Karel Cast # 230 It appears I've stepped on the third rail of being a liberal; I dare criticize the party I have voted for my entire life. But once you see the numbers, how many times have the Democrats controlled the House and Senate, and then gauge the output, it makes one wonder: do they really want to do the things they say, or just campaign on them? Then the You Can't Make This Sh*t up segment that includes textbooks in Florida that say slavery had positive benefits…Jason Aldean recording a video at a lynching site and burning an embassy over a book. And Randy Shulman from Metro Weekly in DC is joining me to talk about the only two movies out this week: Oppenheimer and Barbie.You would think they were different, but not so much, really. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store

Oppenheimer, Barbie Rule the weekend; 3rd Rail of Liberal politics, Perks of Slavery? Karel Cast # 230 It appears I've stepped on the third rail of being a liberal; I dare criticize the party I have voted for my entire life. But once you see the numbers, how many times have the Democrats controlled the House and Senate, and then gauge the output, it makes one wonder: do they really want to do the things they say, or just campaign on them? Then the You Can't Make This Sh*t up segment that includes textbooks in Florida that say slavery had positive benefits…Jason Aldean recording a video at a lynching site and burning an embassy over a book. And Randy Shulman from Metro Weekly in DC is joining me to talk about the only two movies out this week: Oppenheimer and Barbie.You would think they were different, but not so much, really. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.com The Karel Cast is heard three times a week on all your favorite streaming services and the video can be seen on Youtube. Karel is a history-making #LGBTQ talk show host currently living in Las Vegas with his pup Ember. The Karel Cast App is free and is the best way to watch and listen. Get it at reallykarel.com or any App Store https://youtu.be/oiE6NCS5pPs

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. So, if you like what you read, please consider a paid subscription.]The Junk Drawer is back! This is a feature of my blog I intended to do regularly when I began it last year, and things just got terribly busy with the midterms. So, it's become one of my goals this year to reignite the feature.It's about odds and ends: random musings, things I'm reading and watching, stuff I found interesting, and updates on my work.Enjoy!The Ballad of the Nosey BalloonThe surveillance balloon fiasco over the past week has been embarrassing for pretty much everyone involved. Embarrassing for China in their clumsy espionage and laughable response. Embarrassing for the U.S. government in the revelation that, apparently, several of these were tracked during the Trump Administration, and Trump declined to do anything about them. Embarrassing for political media's inability to clarify the situation for Americans, instead leaning into a framing of partisan jousting.Per usual, on matters of national security, the smartest voices seem to be the peripheral of cable news. I found this Twitter thread by NatSec expert William Kim particularly insightful.If nothing else, with the successful shoot-down of the balloon by an air-to-air missile from an F-22 Raptor (the first such recorded kill by the fighter jet model), notch this as a victory in President Biden's war on inflation. Another Award Show You Probably Don't Care About But Here's Why You ShouldThe 65th Annual Grammy Awards are being broadcast this evening. Most of you probably don't care about it. I will admit that I love awards shows; from the fashion to the high drama, I find them delicious.But this year's Grammys have a particularly sharp significance. Beyoncé leads with nine nominations for her album Renaissance, an instant cultural landmark that is widely considered her most complete record. It also lifted her to 88 career nominations, tying her with husband Jay-Z for the most Grammy nominations by an artist ever. And with 28 Grammy wins under her belt already, she's the most awarded singer in the Academy's history.Here's the problem: Beyoncé rarely wins the big general awards (Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year). She's been previously nominated six times for Record of the Year, winning none; five times for Song of the Year, winning once; and most glaringly, three times for Album of the Year as a lead artist and once as a featured artist, winning none. She wasn't even nominated for Best New Artist during her time with Destiny's Child or after her solo debut, which was a stunning critical and commercial success.The Grammys have always been suspect, and there's long been debate over how much critical favor is weighed against sales and certifications. What makes Beyoncé a point of considerable debate is that she's been consistently both: highly praised for her artistry and highly lucrative as an entertainer. Her Album of the Year losses have occurred in years in which she found near-universal favor among reviewers and near-universal adulation among listeners. So, which is it? That's not to say the artists to whom she lost were undeserving, but it's become a highly suspect pattern in which Beyoncé releases a beloved album that's critically and commercially successful, only to lose to a white artist whose album would not be assessed similarly, at least to that degree.Tonight, if Beyoncé doesn't win at least one of the three major awards, there's gonna be a lot of understandable chatter about misogynoir among Academy voters.What I'm Reading“The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams” by Stacy Schiff — One of the most interesting biographies I've read in a while. Schiff has a hell of a bibliography, with classics like “Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov)” (winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography) and “The Witches: Salem, 1692”, and her latest work on forgotten founding father Sam Adams is thoroughly fascinating. (https://bit.ly/SamAdamsBook)“Dyscalculia: A Love Story of Epic Miscalculation” by Camonghne Felix — I was lucky enough to score an advance copy of Felix' latest work, set for release this Valentine's Day. She won rave reviews for “Build Yourself a Boat” (2017), which was longlisted for the National Book Award, among other recognitions. She's one of those writers that makes me wanna write. (preorder here: https://bit.ly/PreorderDyscalculia)“Master of the Senate” by Robert A. Caro — This is the second time I've read Caro's third work in the LBJ biography quintet (the fifth part, we are told, will eventually be published when he's damn good and ready). If you want to understand how the Senate got to be so thoroughly complicated and counterproductive (to put it mildly), Caro's history of the chamber is, alone, worth reading this. It's a big one, I won't lie. You'll need to dedicate at least a few weeks to it. But the understanding you'll glean about American politics is indispensable. What I'm Watching“Fleishman Is in Trouble” (Hulu) — Adapted from the book of the same name by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (who also executive produces). It's a great miniseries. Lizzy Kaplan and Claire Danes give exceptional performances, and the writing is brilliant. It's a bit dark but in the best way.“The Last of Us” (HBO) — I'll be real with you: as much as I love Pedro Pascal, I wasn't especially motivated to start watching this. I've kinda had my fill with post-apocalyptic narratives. But then, the third episode, centered around guest actors Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett, was released last weekend to rave reviews, so I finally watched it. I'm glad I did. The love story between these two men is one of the finest episodes of television I've ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. “80 for Brady” (Paramount) — Oh god, I so wanted to hate this damn movie. Metro Weekly offered to pay me to review it, and when I realized it would give me a chance to trash Tom Brady, I gladly accepted their commission. And then, must to my surprise, I quite enjoyed it. Ugh, I hate it when that happens. To read my review, click here. What I'm WritingThe week before last, I published this essay on an interview Pope Francis did with the Associated Press, in which he called for homosexuality to be decriminalized. My take is this simple: it's very good news when a global religious figure takes an LGBTQ-affirming stance, especially right now, and it should be encouraged. Last week, I wrote a satirical article about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing a statewide ban on Pink Floyd. I honestly thought it was a bit over-the-top and wouldn't gain much attention. I was wrong. It went super viral. It's one of the most widely-read pieces I've written for my blog, mostly because a lot of folks readily believed that DeSantis would do something like this. In fact, it gained so much traction that Snopes published an article in response, confirming that its satire. And, of course, the aforementioned review of “80 for Brady,” which you should definitely read. Where I'm Gonna Be3/2/23: “Gabrielle Blair, In Conversation with Charlotte Clymer” at D.C.'s historic Sixth & I Synagogue — When my friend Gabrielle Blair asked me to join her for a one-on-one discussion on her bestselling book “Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion,” I thought I might be dreaming. For those who aren't in D.C., Sixth & I is considered one of the premiere venues for book events. This will be my first event on the stage instead of in the audience, and I am so damn excited to talk about Gabrielle's brilliant book. (Tickets here: https://bit.ly/GabrielleBlairEvent)3/9/23: 2nd Annual Democracy Solutions Summit — RepresentWomen is hosting its second annual virtual summit on how to safeguard democracy. On its final day, I'll be moderating a fantastic panel on the Fair Representation Act. It's free! (Register: https://bit.ly/DemocracySolutionsSummit)4/28/23: 17th Annual Freedom Rising Conference — On the last day of this much beloved annual gathering organized by NYC's iconic Middle Church, I'll be participating in the segment “How Christian Fascism Made a Home Within Our Government” with Melissa Harris-Perry and Robert P. Jones. I have so much respect and admiration for Middle Church, particularly Dr. Rev. Jacqui Lewis. I'm looking forward to this. Join us! (Tickets here: https://bit.ly/FreedomRisingConference)Personal NewsIn case you missed it, Charlotte's Web Thoughts was nominated for Outstanding Blog at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. This is an enormous honor, and I can't thank you all enough for supporting this little blog/newsletter of mine. I'm grateful for your support. Truly.For those of you who have been following the ‘80s movie guessing chaos, I have some good news: we've raised over $9,000 for Team LPAC. Almost there! Once we hit $10k, I'll be publishing my review of the movie, thus finally revealing the answer. Shout-out to my friend Amanda Hite for her substantial donation toward that total. Please join her and donate (https://bit.ly/ProjectLPAC). Bonus: anyone who donates at least $50 will get followed back on Twitter; just send me the receipt at cmclymer@gmail.comI joined Spoutible, the new social media platform created by Christopher Bouzy, the gentleman who accurately nailed the outcome of the midterms election long before mainstream political punditry caught up. And I really love it. Come join us. You can find my profile here. Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Hi, I'm Charlotte Clymer, and this is Charlotte's Web Thoughts, my Substack. It's completely free to access and read, but it's also how my bills! So, please do kindly consider upgrading to a paid subscription: just $7/month or save money with the $70/annual sub. You can also go way above and beyond by becoming a Lifetime Member at $210. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

Having been together for over 14 years as real life partners, Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn now get to share the stage together as scene partners in parts specifically written for the two of them. Interestingly enough, this episode contains as much hidden relationship advice as it does theater advice and stories, as we dive into what really makes them successful as a couple after all this time, especially both being in such a tumultuous, competitive profession. They also share how they turned pandemic lemons into pandemic lemonade by experimenting with Zoom multicam, aka two cell phones in two different rooms, to make their at-home performances have a little extra pizzaz -- which them led them through the change opportunity rabbit hole that put them on stage together now. More about Michael Urie STC: Hamlet, Will on the Hill (2022). NEW YORK: Broadway: Chicken & Biscuits, Grand Horizons, Torch Song, How To Succeed in Business... Off-Broadway: Performer: Buyer & Cellar, The Government Inspector, Angels in America, The Temperamentals, A Bright Room Called Day, The Cherry Orchard. Director: Bright Colors and Bold Patterns. Producer: Happy Birthday Doug (both written and performed by Drew Droege and both available on BroadwayHD). Co-Founder/Co-Producer: Pride Plays, an LGBTQIA theater festival. TV: Ugly Betty, Younger, Modern Family, Good Wife/Fight, Hot in Cleveland. FILM: Single All The Way, Swan Song, Lavender, Decoy Bride, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, He's Way More Famous Than You (also directed). UPCOMING: TV: Shrinking, Krapopolis. FILM: Jerseys Boys Live.  More about Ryan Spahn STC: Hamlet. NEW YORK: Off-Broadway: Good Enemy;Jane Anger;Lessons in Survival;Mr. Toole;How To Load aMusket;Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow; Daniel's Husband; Summer & Smoke; Still at Risk; Exit Strategy; Gloria. REGIONAL: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Goodman Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Philadelphia Theatre Company. FILM: September 17th, The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker, Shirley, Abducted, Nora Highland (writer/director), He's Way More Famous Than You (co-writer), Grantham & Rose (writer), Woven (co-writer). TV: Chicago P.D., Modern Love, The Bite, The Blacklist. PERSONAL: he/him | Ryan's writing has been published by Rotten Tomatoes, Talkhouse, USA Today, and D.C.'s Metro Weekly. | Training: The Juilliard School. Connect with Michael and Ryan: Listen to Michael's original episode #148 IG: @MichaelUrieLikesIt, @RyanSpahn Twitter: @MichaelUrie, @Ryan_Spahn Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capítulo 045: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión we are joined by Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer ​Chris Urquiaga​, known as JChris.  Listen in as we discuss his performance experiences,  different art styles to his music, and his support for the LGBTQ+ community along with his own drag persona, Cara Linda. Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer ​Chris Urquiaga​, known as JChris, is lauded for his exciting performance energy and smooth voice. Hailed as “…the next big thing” by ​Metro Weekly​ magazine, this Latin pop virtuoso is internationally recognized for his pop compositions which are laced with Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences. His music explores themes of gender fluidity and queer culture.Chris started playing piano at the age of 7 and started playing at churches at the age of 9. During Chris' childhood years, his performance experiences as a soloist and with choral and instrumental ensembles brewed an interest in composition. Throughout high school and college, Chris developed a desire to tell his own story through his own music. After studying composition at the Eastman School of Music, Chris became highly active as a singer-songwriter, releasing indie pop albums under the stage name Chris Urquiaga. Chris' desire to deepen his connection with and express his Brazilian, Peruvian and gay identity, led him a new direction. In 2020, Chris rebranded himself as an urban Latin artist under the stage name JChris. As JChris, he has already seen great success with the release of his singles. His 2021 single, Caliente (featuring major Latin artist Naldo Benny), has reached over 1 million views on YouTube. Chris' Spotify channel has over 500,000 streams.Chris has co-arranged and co-produced with JohnnyTechAudio for his new sound as JChris. As a team, they have received critical acclaim for their high-quality and edgy urban tracks. Chris has worked with an international team of professionals including chart-topping superstar Naldo Benny for JChris' “Caliente” music video, and Yurel Echezarreta from the movie West Side Story (Remake) for JChris' upcoming LGBT-centered music videos Oportunidad and Dime. A vocal a cappella version of JChris' Macarena has been made by arranger/composer Tom Anderson, whose arrangements have been featured on NBC's “The Sing Off”. The vocal a cappella version of Macarena written by Anderson is planned to be recorded and released in 2023. Chris has also shared the stage with Stokley Williams of the band Mint Condition.Follow JChris: https://jchrisofficial.com/https://www.instagram.com/jchris_music/https://www.youtube.com/user/thehumanipod14https://twitter.com/jchrismusichttps://www.facebook.com/jchrismusicOcu-Pasión Podcast is a heartfelt interview series showcasing the experiences of artists and visionaries within the Latin American/ Latinx community hosted by Delsy Sandoval. Join us as we celebrate culture & creativity through thoughtful dialogue where guests from all walks of life are able to authentically express who they are and connect in ways listeners have not heard before.Delsy Sandoval is the Host and Executive Producer of Ocu-Pasión. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review the show here. You can also get in touch with Delsy at www.ocupasionpodcast.comFollow Ocu-Pasión on Instagram: @ocupasionpodcast www.instagram.com/ocupasionpodcastJoin the Ocu-Pasión Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/5160180850660613/Visit www.ocupasionpodcast.com for more episodes.https://linktr.ee/Ocupasionpodcast

JChris joins us on episode 171! Don't miss JChris's 54 Below show coming up on Sept. 18th!    Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer ​Chris Urquiaga​, known as JChris, is lauded for his exciting performance energy and smooth voice. Hailed as “…the next big thing” by ​Metro Weekly​ magazine, this Latin pop virtuoso is internationally recognized for his pop compositions which are laced with Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences. His music explores themes of gender fluidity and queer culture.   Chris started playing piano at the age of 7 and started playing at churches at the age of 9. During Chris' childhood years, his performance experiences as a soloist and with choral and instrumental ensembles brewed an interest in composition. Throughout high school and college, Chris developed a desire to tell his own story through his own music. After studying composition at the Eastman School of Music, Chris became highly active as a singer-songwriter, releasing indie pop albums under the stage name Chris Urquiaga. Chris' desire to deepen his connection with and express his Brazilian, Peruvian and gay identity, led him a new direction. In 2020, Chris rebranded himself as an urban Latin artist under the stage name JChris. As JChris, he has already seen great success with the release of his singles. His 2021 single, Caliente (featuring major Latin artist Naldo Benny), has reached over 1 million views on YouTube. Chris' Spotify channel has over 500,000 streams.   As a gay Latino artist, Chris had the honor of presenting his own headlining concert at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC entitled Latin Music Night, featuring guest artists from Broadway and Television. New York is a city that Chris has fallen in love with. In October 2021, he made his Off-Broadway debut performing his original music at the Triad Theatre for a play entitled Dig Deep. Choral music has followed Chris for most of his life, giving him experience as a conductor, composer, accompanist, guest vocalist and clinician. In 2022, Chris became the Assistant Director for Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, working with his colleague and Artistic Director, Jason Asbury.   Music education is something that Chris deeply values, as it changed his life for the better. In New York, Chris is a music teacher at the prestigious Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn, teaching vocal and instrumental music to middle school and high school students. In 2022, Chris was the professor and curator for the Arts Conservatory For Teens' singer-songwriter program in St. Petersburg, Florida. Chris was entrusted with the task of developing and directing the conservatory's singer-songwriter program for its very first season.   On top of working with such incredible industry professionals, Chris shows his support for the LGBTQ+ community through his continued involvement with local organizations. Chris was selected as the featured artist to perform at the 2021 Capital Pride Walk and Rally, for thousands of spectators and distinguished guests including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Chris also shows his support for the LGBTQ+ community with his own drag persona, Cara Linda. Cara Linda first made an appearance in the 2020 music video for “Ya Yo Te Olvidé” and continues to make appearances via her personal Instagram page and Chris's TikTok.   Chris is currently composing a musical comedy about gentrification called “Mr. Manhattan!” with lyricist Jordan Silver in New York City. The musical's protagonist, like Chris, is also of Brazilian and Peruvian descent.   Learn more about JChris at jchrisofficial.com and get tickets to his upcoming live shows at Get tickets to his upcoming live shows at jchrisofficial.com/live/.   Try a Free Trial of BFTS and work 1 on 1 with Coach Joe! https://builtforthestage.com/free-trial   www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JChris joins us on episode 171! Don't miss JChris's 54 Below show coming up on Sept. 18th!    Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer ​Chris Urquiaga​, known as JChris, is lauded for his exciting performance energy and smooth voice. Hailed as “…the next big thing” by ​Metro Weekly​ magazine, this Latin pop virtuoso is internationally recognized for his pop compositions which are laced with Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences. His music explores themes of gender fluidity and queer culture.   Chris started playing piano at the age of 7 and started playing at churches at the age of 9. During Chris' childhood years, his performance experiences as a soloist and with choral and instrumental ensembles brewed an interest in composition. Throughout high school and college, Chris developed a desire to tell his own story through his own music. After studying composition at the Eastman School of Music, Chris became highly active as a singer-songwriter, releasing indie pop albums under the stage name Chris Urquiaga. Chris' desire to deepen his connection with and express his Brazilian, Peruvian and gay identity, led him a new direction. In 2020, Chris rebranded himself as an urban Latin artist under the stage name JChris. As JChris, he has already seen great success with the release of his singles. His 2021 single, Caliente (featuring major Latin artist Naldo Benny), has reached over 1 million views on YouTube. Chris' Spotify channel has over 500,000 streams.   As a gay Latino artist, Chris had the honor of presenting his own headlining concert at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC entitled Latin Music Night, featuring guest artists from Broadway and Television. New York is a city that Chris has fallen in love with. In October 2021, he made his Off-Broadway debut performing his original music at the Triad Theatre for a play entitled Dig Deep. Choral music has followed Chris for most of his life, giving him experience as a conductor, composer, accompanist, guest vocalist and clinician. In 2022, Chris became the Assistant Director for Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, working with his colleague and Artistic Director, Jason Asbury.   Music education is something that Chris deeply values, as it changed his life for the better. In New York, Chris is a music teacher at the prestigious Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn, teaching vocal and instrumental music to middle school and high school students. In 2022, Chris was the professor and curator for the Arts Conservatory For Teens' singer-songwriter program in St. Petersburg, Florida. Chris was entrusted with the task of developing and directing the conservatory's singer-songwriter program for its very first season.   On top of working with such incredible industry professionals, Chris shows his support for the LGBTQ+ community through his continued involvement with local organizations. Chris was selected as the featured artist to perform at the 2021 Capital Pride Walk and Rally, for thousands of spectators and distinguished guests including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Chris also shows his support for the LGBTQ+ community with his own drag persona, Cara Linda. Cara Linda first made an appearance in the 2020 music video for “Ya Yo Te Olvidé” and continues to make appearances via her personal Instagram page and Chris's TikTok.   Chris is currently composing a musical comedy about gentrification called “Mr. Manhattan!” with lyricist Jordan Silver in New York City. The musical's protagonist, like Chris, is also of Brazilian and Peruvian descent.   Learn more about JChris at jchrisofficial.com and get tickets to his upcoming live shows at Get tickets to his upcoming live shows at jchrisofficial.com/live/.   Try a Free Trial of BFTS and work 1 on 1 with Coach Joe! https://builtforthestage.com/free-trial   www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea and I continue our coverage of events and thoughts about Pride Month. Some protesters disrupted a "Drag Queen Story Hour" at a library in San Lorenzo, California. Most media articles side with the drag queen and demonize the protesters. They mostly asked parents why they brought their kids specifically to this event. The parents didn't give a cogent answer. Apparently, these protesters are possibly guilty of a "hate crime." Are "drag queens" now a protected minority class of people? We shift from drag queens and transgender people to ask the question "What is a woman?" If being a "woman" is not a part of biology, what exactly is a "woman"? The more Western culture insists on rebelling against God's created order, the more it turns the word woman into nothing more than a mask, a costume, a performance, or a meaningless identity. Sources Consulted: John Riley, "https://www.metroweekly.com/2022/06/proud-boys-disrupt-drag-queen-story-hour-event/ (Proud Boys Disrupt Drag Queen Story Hour Event)," Metro Weekly, June 14, 2022. Scriptures Cited: Genesis 1:27 Psalm 18:30 Proverbs 31:10,26,28,30-31

About the guestShady Haze is quite simply one of the most influential, well-regarded, and all-around versatile Content Creator and Cosplayer from Northern Virginia. She is known for her unique take on cosplaying her favorite male characters like; Superboy, Cyclops, Poe Dameron, Aladdin, and Danny Phantom.For Shady, art and all things geek has always been a heavy influence in her daily life, with collecting comics and figurines when she was six years old and then cosplaying today. Since the start of her Cosplay journey, she has gained multiple skills in crafting cosplays, making armor builds, and creating social media & creative video content.Shady is proud of being an LGBTQIA+ Asian American woman! She has developed herself as a brand and an extension of “Shady Squad ” into a community for creations, collaborations, and connections, which houses meet-ups, photoshoots, and even virtual events during the pandemic. Shady Haze has been featured in multiple magazine issues like Metro Weekly, Cosplay Alliance, Cosplay Zine & Creative Cosplays Magazine. She's an all-around badass social media creator who lives by her motto, which is “I Aspire to Inspire.” Shady Haze loves bringing her favorite characters to life in her own way.About Awesome ConAwesome Con is an annual pop culture convention in Washington, D.C. The event takes place in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Awesome Con debuted at the center in 2013. After a successful start, the annual event has become one of the largest fan conventions on the East Coast of the United States.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeShady Haze's Instagram Awesome ConTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Actors and Real Life Boyfriends Michael Urie (Ugly Betty, Chicken & Biscuits) & Ryan Spahn (Daniel's Husband) stop by Baring It All with Call Me Adam for an open, honest and lively conversation about: Starring together in the new Off-Broadway play Jane Anger What it's like to be boyfriends and work together in the same show Their Love Story Tips for Actors and Playwrights Jane Anger plays at the New Ohio Theatre in NYC (154 Christopher Street) through the recently extended date of March 26! Click here for tickets! Connect with Michael: Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with Ryan: Twitter Instagram Like What You Hear? Join my Patreon Family to get backstage perks including advanced notice of interviews, the ability to submit a question to my guests, behind-the-scene videos, and so much more! Follow me @callmeadamnyc on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit https://callmeadam.com for more interviews Special Thanks: My Patreon Family for their continued support: Angelo, Reva, Alan, Marianne, Danielle, Tara, Alex, and The Golden Gays NYC. Join the fun at https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc. Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ) Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY) Edited by Adam Rothenberg Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (Website: https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Michael: Broadway: Chicken & Biscuits, Grand Horizons, Torch Song, How To Succeed... Off Broadway: Buyer & Cellar, Government Inspector, Angels in America, The Temperamentals TV: Ugly Betty, Younger, Modern Family, Good Wife/Fight, Hot in Cleveland. Movies: Single All The Way, Swan Song, Lavender, Decoy Bride, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, He's Way More Famous Than You. Michael has played Shakespeare's Hamlet, Mercutio, Roderigo, Saturninus, Flute, Boyette, Horatio, Hastings, Benvolio, Demetrius, Chiron and now the Bard himself!  More on Ryan: Off-Broadway: Lessons in Survival, Mr. Toole, How To Load A Musket, Moscow x6, Daniel's Husband, Summer and Smoke, Still at Risk, Exit Strategy, Gloria. Film: The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker, Shirley, Abducted, Nora Highland (writer/director), He's Way More Famous Than You (co-writer), Grantham and Rose (writer), Woven (co-writer). TV: Chicago P.D., Modern Love, The Bite, The Blacklist. Ryan's been published by Rotten Tomatoes, IntoMore, Talkhouse, Metro Weekly, American Theatre Magazine and USA Today. P.S. This interview was originally presented on Instagram Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back our friend Brandon Wolf, Central Florida Development Officer and Media Relations Manager for Equality Florida,  He will be telling us about new pieces of Florida legislation that have been introduced.  The first, by the GOP, would criminalize healthcare for trans youth.   Brandon is a nationally-recognized advocate for LGBTQ issues and gun violence prevention, He found his passion for social change following the shooting at Pulse Nightclub. He is a frequent contributor on state and national media outlets, having published opinion columns in USA Today, CNN digital and Orlando Weekly. He has brought awareness to the issues in HuffPost, Metro Weekly, and on television outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, and more. Brandon received the Voice for Equality Award at the 2018 Orlando Gala.  Brandon also founded The Dru Project, that sponsors LGBTQ student groups and provides college funding to future leaders.  With co-host Brody Levesque.

Florida and West Virginia are the latest states to pass anti-trans legislation.  In Texas, their senate passed a bill that would classify providing gender affirming health care to transgender minors as child abuse.  Thirty-plus states are attacking trans gender youth in a full scale war instituted by the Republican party. Today we talk about fighting back.  Our special guest roster includes Alphonso David, an accomplished and nationally recognized LGBTQ civil rights lawyer and advocate, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign. Mr. David is the first civil rights lawyer and the first person of color to serve as president of HRC in the organization’s nearly 40-year history. We also welcome our friend Brandon Wolf, Central Florida Development Officer and Media Relations Manager, of Equality Florida.  Besides being a regular guest on our show,  Brandon is a nationally-recognized advocate for LGBTQ issues and gun violence prevention.  He found his passion for social change following the shooting at Pulse Nightclub. He is a frequent contributor on state and national media outlets, having published opinion columns in USA Today, CNN digital and Orlando Weekly. He has also brought awareness to the issues in HuffPost, Metro Weekly, and on television outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, and more. Brandon received the Voice for Equality Award at the 2018 Orlando Gala. The fight is on... and we are ready.   With co-host Brody Levesque  

Florida and West Virginia are the latest states to pass anti-trans legislation.  In Texas, their senate passed a bill that would classify providing gender affirming health care to transgender minors as child abuse.  Thirty-plus states are attacking trans gender youth in a full scale war instituted by the Republican party. Today we talk about fighting back.  Our special guest roster includes Alphonso David, an accomplished and nationally recognized LGBTQ civil rights lawyer and advocate, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign. Mr. David is the first civil rights lawyer and the first person of color to serve as president of HRC in the organization's nearly 40-year history. We also welcome our friend Brandon Wolf, Central Florida Development Officer and Media Relations Manager, of Equality Florida.  Besides being a regular guest on our show,  Brandon is a nationally-recognized advocate for LGBTQ issues and gun violence prevention.  He found his passion for social change following the shooting at Pulse Nightclub. He is a frequent contributor on state and national media outlets, having published opinion columns in USA Today, CNN digital and Orlando Weekly. He has also brought awareness to the issues in HuffPost, Metro Weekly, and on television outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, and more. Brandon received the Voice for Equality Award at the 2018 Orlando Gala. The fight is on... and we are ready.   With co-host Brody Levesque  

Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America (Farrar Strauss Giroux) Skylight Books is over the moon excited to welcome one of our favorite directors, writers and all-around cultural icons,John Waters for the launch of the paperback edition of Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America, his wild and wonderful memoir about what happened (and what might've happened) while hitchhiking across this great nation of ours. NOTE: As with all Skylight Books events, this reading is free and open to the public (first come, first served).  But because we're expecting a large crowd at this event, we'll be giving out numbered tickets to the signing line to keep things organized.  To get a ticket to the signing line, you must purchase a paperback copy of Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America here at Skylight Books.  Tickets will be available starting May 12, 2015, the official release date for the paperback version of Carsick.  They will be available in-store, or you can order on our website and leave a note in the "Order Comments" field.  We will also hold a ticket for you if you order and pay for a book over the phone.  In addition to books, John Waters will sign memorabila and will pose for photographs with individual attendees. Thank you! From acclaimed filmmaker and cult artist, John Waters, comes a cross-country hitchhiking journey with America's most beloved weirdo. John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads "I'm Not Psycho," he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?  Before he leaves for this bizarre adventure, Waters fantasizes about the best and worst possible scenarios: a friendly drug dealer hands over piles of cash to finance films with no questions asked, a demolition-derby driver makes a filthy sexual request in the middle of a race, a gun-toting drunk terrorizes and holds him hostage, and a Kansas vice squad entraps and throws him in jail. So what really happens when this cult legend sticks out his thumb and faces the open road? His real-life rides include a gentle eighty-one-year-old farmer who is convinced Waters is a hobo, an indie band on tour, and the perverse filmmaker's unexpected hero: a young, sandy-haired Republican in a Corvette.  Laced with subversive humor and warm intelligence, Carsick is an unforgettable vacation with a wickedly funny companion--and a celebration of America's weird, astonishing, and generous citizenry. Praise for Carsick: “Waters idiosyncratically cuts to the core of American diversity, finding the good (and bad) in any situation with biting wit…Waters devotees take note: this is required reading.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “Waters has made a funny engaging and—of course—occasionally outrageous book . . . All in all a cool trip and a delightful book." - Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post “Fantastical and plush . . . Carsick becomes a portrait not just of America's desolate freeway nodes — though they're brilliantly evoked — but of American fame itself.”  – NY Times Book Review   “Travel—uh, hitchhiking—book of the year?" —Ray Olson, Booklist   "A flavorful book, with the same cheeky sentimentality we experienced in Water's memoir Role Models plus a Divine-sized dose of kitsch. John Waters fans like me will be ecstatic." —Annie Coreno, Publishers Weekly “Waters gives full rein to his trash roots with fictional creations that rival anything he's ever put on screen…Waters, in short, discovers Middle America, somewhere safely between his imaginary world of trash and the glitz of high culture.” –Norman Powers, New York Journal of Books   “A good helping of unbridled lewdness is surely to be expected, and no doubt cherished, from the man known as the king of filth and the pope of trash.”—Geoff Nicholson, San Francisco Chronicle   “Waters doesn't bore us with theories as to why the open road has become so much less open; he allows his nasty nostalgic fantasies to hint at the abandon so absent from our lives.”— Michael Andor Brodeur   “Waters offers readers an outlandish glimpse into his mind in vintage Waters fashion…the book is also an homage to a lost American pastime of getting into cars with strangers.”—Justin Snow, Metro Weekly   “The book, a kind of ode to America, fits with Mr. Waters's belief that New York is no longer the creative center of the universe” M.H. Miller, New York Observer   “The novellas read like short stories that could be made into films… Funny and shocking…yet fans of the filmmaker's work will likely be more amused than shocked.”—Gary M. Kramer, Frontiers John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and visual artist best known for his cult films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Cecil B. DeMented. He is also the author of a memoir, Role Models. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

This week, we welcome Metro Weekly magazine publisher/editor Randy Shulman to the studio. A longtime movie reviewer, he brings along his picks for this weekend's Academy Awards. And he's as confused as we all are with many of this year's nominations. For one, Melissa McCarthy for Bridesmaids, asking, "...she's been nominated for pooping in a sink?" If you're in the Washington, DC area this Sunday, go watch the Oscars at Town Danceboutique with Randy, an event to support the DC Center. It's called, Glammer, Glitter & Gold. Catch Randy and the Oscar segment at the 37:50 mark. Then, we've got our very good friend Sherry Vine via Skype. We catch up with her about her upcoming big weekend: Her television variety show She's Living For This premieres on hereTV this Friday, February 24 and she celebrates her 20th anniversary as Sherry at NYC's Barracuda this Sunday, February 26. We can never get enough of our global parody queen...and we have her latest song that she recorded with the great Pandora Boxx, a parody of Madonna's Give Me All Your Love, now called, Give Me All Your Muff...of course. Sherry kicks in at the 1:10:50 mark. We also welcome Justin Luke, our Gay on the Ground in New York City, back for a second week in a row! Live from the streets of Hell's Kitchen, he chats with B Magazine publisher Peter Ian Cummings. He talks about the magazine's 18-35 year old demographic, standing up for peoples' rights to express their sexuality, how he thinks gay people are fundamentally different than straight people (it's not just who we sleep with, he says), his thoughts on the mainstream press and their coverage of the gays, his rant against smoking and drinking, and much more. It's a fun, slightly controversial conversation we think you'll dig. Justin and Peter start at the 1:26:35 mark. All that, plus all of our signature brand of pop culture & gay news commentary, including Scott & Steve's separate trips to New York City where they saw Broadway's Priscilla Queen of the Desert (see it!); Madonna's tour; Whitney's funeral; our love of actress Kristen Bell; Chris Brown & Rihanna back together; Ricky Martin's Details interview; more about NBC's Smash; and, we announce our newest Twitter winner. Listen to all the fun and you could be a winner, too!

It's rare when we have someone this big...this famous...and this cute appear live in the secret underground studio. This week we welcome gay porn superstar Brent Everett, his beautiful husband/manager Steve Pena, and BrentEverett.com exclusive model Ayden Cole to the show. Brent talks about his appearance at Washington, DC's Town Danceboutique last weekend which the Swish Edition co-sponsored (um, yeah, he and his boys put on a very hot stage show), how his douche bottle and video camera (with material too x-rated for XTube on it) were stolen from a Michigan hotel room, how he and Steve audition new guys for their website, why straight guys are more apt to bottom for a gay boy, and MUCH more. This conversation is not for the faint of heart. Oh, and we got him to play a round of "Who Would You Do," too. Also on this fun episode, we have a hot new single called, "Dirty Blonde" by a gorgeous California girl named Astraea. Plus, Lisa Lampanelli has a reality show pilot waiting for Logo's greenlight; NYC listener Edward runs in the Pride race with our logo on his (fine) chest; The redhead appreciation bar night craze comes to DC with Red Crush; Foam parties are coming back; The creator of The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island takes his last 3-hour tour; Scott does nasty things to his lunch box in a tree house; The Swishers announce their trip to L.A.; Win ANOTHER pair of tickets to Camp 2011 just by leaving us a silly message at 202-596-7769; The latest news from Sean at Metro Weekly; and, Much gay hilarity! Episode 142 is called "Brent in the House."

This week we end Pride month with a bang. For one, we are featuring a song from the all-girl group, The Juliettes. Their Hooray, You're Gaysong (see the video below) is a love letter to the gay community. These Seattle-based chicks rock and they're telling the world, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" should be, "Why Ask, Who Cares," among other stuff. It's fun. Speaking of gay, do you guys know what an Eiffel Tower is? Do you like burritos? Have you ever given someone a Strawberry Shortcake? It's all dirty and we'll describe 'em. Listener beware. And if you are a listener, and you get our episodes from iTunes (and you should), leave us a comment there between now and July 31 and you'll be registered to win a $100 iTunes gift card. Yes, it's a bribe of sorts, but we need your feedback. The more we get, the more people will be able to find our show. Also on this wacky episode: The furries invade Pittsburgh; Charlie Sheen's Two and a Half Men character will die; From Queerty.com, we have Madonna...as featured in a new comic book series; We didn't get to go to the White House' Pride Reception this week (we think they listened to the show); New York state passes marriage equality (but unless you have been under a rock, you knew that); We celebrate the return of True Blood and their was-straight-now-gay character we didn't see coming; Mrs. Brady caught crabs from the then Mayor of New York City; The Anchorage, Alaska gay pride parade is ruined; You can save $50 when you buy a ticket to Camp 2011 and mention "Swish" a check out; All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly; and, Much more! We call Episode 140, "Hooray, You're Gay."

This week we tell you why drag queens might end up in prison for 5 years for lipsyncing-for-profit and we get some thoughts from the beautiful Destiny B. Childs. You hear it right from the drag queen's mouth. We'll also tell you why Baltimore Pride was a complete sh#t show (and we say that with the utmost love and admiration). And maybe most unexpected this week, GLAAD President Jarret Barrios--a past Swish guest--resigns (along with the head of GLAAD's Board of Directors) because of the organization's misguided advocacy for the AT&T / T-Mobile merger. Heavy. On a lighter note, or notes, we have a couple of fresh tracks from TimPermanent (seen in the audio player below). You might dig his quirky and idiosyncratic style as unforced and honest, without needless noise. This out singer has opened for Fantasia, Deborah Cox and Adam Lambert, and has also played the infamous Sunset Strip's Viper Room, Roxy, and Key Club. Currently, TimPermanent is promoting his 2011 EP Marker. And we play a fresh new Swishy game, "Who's That Hottie?"Play with us! Also on this silly episode: DC's Food & Friends' Executive Director Craig Shniderman stops by again to tell us about Chef's Best; The United Nations recognizes GLBT people for the first time ever; From Queerty.com, we have the "9 Queer Terms That Need to Go," or do they?; The glitter bombs continue on our GOP presidential hopefuls; We correct our past factual errors; Jason has the weird news of the week; Steve has comments on the Miss USA pageant and Cee Lo Green's recent anti-gay tweets; We announce our exciting co-sponsored event at Town Danceboutique featuring one of gay porn's biggest stars, Brent Everett; You can save $50 when you buy a ticket to Camp 2011 and mention "Swish" a check out; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Episode 139 is called, "Lipsync for Your Life."

This week we welcome the amazing storyteller, George Takei. This actor and activist was an absolute delight as he told tales of his "It's Okay To Be Takai" campaign to counter those nutjobs down in Tennessee who want to make it illegal for teachers to use the word 'gay.' He also addresses the Tracy Morgan anti-gay comments from last week, talks about his coming out, all about the powerful new musical called Allegiance that he's creating for Broadway, and his kick-ass role on the Nickelodeon show, Supah Ninjas. Apparently, it's supah! George was such a good sport and we learned so much from this dedicated, talented legend. And you'll loooove his voice. Yup, we didn't even mention it until paragraph three, but you and the WHOLE WORLD knows George Takei best as Mr. Sulu from the original Star Trek television show and feature movies. We certainly encourage you to take time to listen to the complete 50-minute, completely uncut chat with George, which includes expanded conversation and history of Prop 8 as well as some very interesting information about Star Trekconventions on five continents, his thoughts on actor John Cho in the role he originated, and how the show's creator Gene Roddenberry chose the cast and the character names. Not to be missed! It's available at swishedition.com. Also on this fun episode: Sherry Vine's newest (she never rests), "You're A Whore" to the tune of JLo's "On The Floor;" A wrap-up of DC's Capital Pride festivities; Neil Patrick Harris does it AGAIN on the Tony Awards; Still more of Weiner's wiener; The gay-hating GOP hopefuls debate; "NYC Prep" Actress Kelli's Tony Moran & Warren Rogg Radio Edit of "Gave Up On Love;" More news on Arnold's baby mama; A new song from out singer Aiden Leslie called, "Trying To Leave Now;" We're giving away a ticket to Camp 2011; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Episode 138 is called, "You're So Takei."

First Lisa, and now Margaret Cho! We love it when great guests want to come back. Margaret was our very first guest on the Swish Edition back in October 2010 while she was on Dancing with the Stars. This time, she talks about the Season Three premiere of her hit Lifetime show Drop Dead Diva; what Pride month means to her, including her "Morris Kight Lifetime Achievement Award" bestowed upon her by L.A. Pride; what she thinks of Congressman Weiner's wiener; why she'll be eating haggis in Scotland this summer; how "Captain Cameltoe" came about; and, most importantly, she gets down with us and plays our patented "60-Second Hoe Down" game! It's too much fun. Also on this fun episode: Steve reviews the Rihanna concert; Dale is marketing his own line of Daledoes; Some new info about Capital Pride 2011; Weiner's wiener; "Born This Way" banned in Lebanon; A 12 year-old boy gets the Boston Redsox to tape an "It Gets Better" video; Why you need to be extra careful on Facebook; A great cover of Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" that she personally loves; We're giving away two tickets to Camp 2011; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. It's here, an all new Swish...Episode 137, "ChoTastic."

Bigger is better, right? Well, we think so, which is why this week's show is the longest and juiciest ever! We are thrilled to bring you our fun chat with the one and only "Wonder Woman" herself, Lynda Carter. She talks about her new album Crazy Little Things, as well as her love of rowing on the Potomac River, why she is holding on tight to the original costume (yes, THAT costume), why she loves the gays, what she sang to Kermit the Frog, and much more. A delightful, absolutely stunning lady. And we have her! Stay tuned to the end of the chat to hear a track off the new album. (Lynda starts at the 43:40 mark.) Also on the mega-episode, we chat with Broadway star / pop singer, Matt Zarley. This was one silly conversation that we all really enjoyed. We play his new single What The Fuck first (see the video below) then get into it ALL including what famous gay brother of an actor that plays a superhero he had a fling with, how he found the bears and otters for his "WTF" video, why he likes pop over Broadway, and much more. You'll dig this guy, he's a trip and a real good sport. (Matt kicks in at the 1:11:00 mark; told you it was a long ass show.) And Scott Jackson from Capital Pride stops by to update us on all things Pride related...including the (not so) surprising news that singer Kelly Rowland backed out of her Street Festival headlining gig due to scheduling conflicts. Whatever! Two years in a row? What's going on? Last year Mya quit at the last minute, too. But, luckily, singer/actress Jennifer Holliday of "Dreamgirls" fame will be coming to DC's rescue and she'll be just great. Also on this packed episode: Steve got his NOH8 campaign picture taken; Dan Choi goes to Russia and brings back a fat lip; Old Navy goes gay (sorta); Circumcision might become illegal in parts of California; HRC jumps the gun and endorses Obama for 2012); We're giving away two tickets to Camp 2011; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Here it is, an all new Swish, it's Episode 136, "It's A Wonder."

On the big show this week, the hilariously campy first lady of the airways, Pam Ann, stops by. No, people, this is no drag queen! This is a real life woman with a gay man trapped inside. And she's boarding Swish Air for a laugh out loud flight through the clouds of volcanic ash. She'll give us the rundown on the airlines with the best in-flight service (personally, she licks her passengers to sleep), how best to join the Mile High Club, what she considers her favorite equipment, why she welcomes terrorists aboard, and much more. Don't be late for this flight because it's just too much fun. And this air hostess has her own app on iTunes, too! We also tell tales from our trip to New York City last weekend, including a chat with our hostess at the Barracuda Lounge, the beautifully talented Miss Sherry Vine about her brand new Adele parody song and video (see it way below); we hear from longtime Swish listener Edward who showed up at our event; and, tell ya why it was a little too close for comfort at the Hudson Hotel. Think wet butts on glass walls! And because Pam, Sherry and Edward weren't enough for us, look who's back! Lisa Lampanellicalls in to give us a very important update and we couldn't be more thrilled that the Lovable Queen of Mean thinks of us as friends. Wait until you hear what she has to say about the Westboro Baptist Church protest and how she turned the tables on them. (More about that, below, too.) Also on this packed episode: Lady Gaga goes Gaga on SNL & Letterman, and the whole "Born This Way" album is finally here; The Rapture didn't happen...but now it's been rescheduled for October; Justin Timberlake's "It's Not Gay If It's a Threeway" video is a hoot; We have the John LePage & LFB Original Club Mix of "Catch a Fire" featuring Debby Holiday; Why Virginia is NOT for (Gay) Lovers (direct from our friends at Queerty.com); Queen Latifah has a new clothing, handbag and hair extension line that she's going to sell on HSN (whatev!); A little bit of information about Capital Pride & AIDS Walk here in Washington, DC; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Here it is, an all new Swish, it's Episode 135, "Our First Ladies."

It's a crazy foursome this week! Dale, Scott, Jason and Steve spend the whole show chatting about the hot topics you are dieing the hear about. Besides running down their Easter weekends out of town, the boys talk about the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and how you have to be so careful these days when it comes to social media and television spoilers; Simon van Kempen from The Real Housewives of New York releases a single (really!); New York state now allows conjugal visits for hitched gay inmates; Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go's emails Jason; does anyone REALLY give a shit about the Royal Wedding this weekend?; and, Scott is obsessed with the new Dallas reboot that is filming now in, duh, Dallas. And it's the return of an old Swish Edition game, "Would You Rather" with a gay twist! (Yes, it's dirty.) The guys also talk about: Grape snow cones The confirmation that Ab Fab is coming back West Hollywood's Abbey establishes a Gay Walk of Fame Obama won't make promises to the LGBT community this go around Rachel Maddow on anchors who should come out April is STD Awareness Month Pat Robertson on abortions promoting lesbianism All that and the news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Episode 131 is called, "Ultimate Hot Topics" and it's brought to you by Adam & Eve, America's most trusted source for adult products.

You'll have to listen to this new episode to find out what the hell Episode 130's title is all about. This week, we welcome super fun, Washington, DC-based screen print artist Dave Peterson to the studio. His work is cutie cartoony and he also offers his work as t-shirts and even on underwear. We like his work so much, we commissioned a piece for our greenroom! You've got to check out BrandDave's nifty website. Sad News: Missing from this episode is Jason Royce. He was feeling a bit under but he did manage to make an interesting, if not dirty, call from his home while we were taping. We play it for you. Dale & Scott also chat with the multi-talented Willam Belli. He talks about the crazy fat-female-vampire film Blubberella that he co-wrote (you've got to see the insane trailer at the bottom of this page); his memorable roles in Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives and Nip/Tuck; his part in the new Wonder Woman television pilot; his rockin' band Tranzkontinental who regularly performs at the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd; he likes hanging out at Silverlake's MJ's Bar and Hollywood's Jumbo Clown Room; and, much more! This kid is fun stuff and we also play the song that burned up YouTube a few months ago, one of our favs, "The Vagina Song" (see the video below, too). Learn all about Willam on his site. And if that wasn't enough, the guys talk about: Bowling finger injuries Steven J. Walker's birthday celebration The possible extinction of redheads! The gay redhead events in SanFran and NYC Another True Blood star comes out as bi TheDailyHookup is Groupon for the gays Jonathan Bascope's new Live My Life remix What Hollywood stars made in 2010 Dale's new theme song The Swish Edition / AIDS Walk Washington Team (sign-up and/or donate) And underwear that doesn't hold your balls! All that and the news from Metro Weekly. Episode 130 is called, "Why I Otter - Clam Chowder" and you should listen to it with just a t-shirt on.

Don't just stand there, let's get to it. You're ready to be entertained, we kinda knew it! Swish!Okay, maybe Madonna has absolutely nothing to do with this silly episode, but it is jam packed with all kinds of gay hilarity. Dale, Scott, Jason and Steve crack themselves up as they discuss Cirque du Soleil's new touring show Totem; former-SNL star Victoria Jackson strikes again; gay singer-songwriter Tom Goss' new album (including the entire single, "Turn It Around"); the 30th anniversary of the Space Shuttle program; how Dale can take four guys into space at once; gay stereotypes and labels; NOH8 Campaign founder Adam Bouska's photo contest; the big gay camping trip Camp 2011; and much more.The guys also play their version of Mad Libs...appropriately titles Super Gay Bad Libs. They've got the news from Metro Weekly, too.It's Episode 129 and it's called, "Talk On The Rocks." Listen to it with a cocktail. (And make it a double!)

There is no one funnier than the Lovable Queen of Mean herself, Lisa Lampanelli. It's not an interview, it's more of a cross between a conversation between good friends and a stand-up act! You don't have to be gay to laugh out loud at this one. She talks about the recent roast for Donald Trump, as well as her thoughts on The Situation, Star Jones' cunty nugget, Charlie Sheen, how the gays put dinner on her table even though she hates us, her love of chocolate, on being Mrs. Jimmy Big Balls, all about her new Comedy Central special and new CD/DVD set (which we're giving away!), who she thinks NEEDS to be roasted in Hollywood...and much more. She even plays our brand new game: The 60 Second Hoe Down! Funny stuff. The guys also officially welcome Steven J. Walker to the in-studio team and together they celebrate Dale's 30th birthday, they discuss Herpy the Love Bug, Elizabeth Taylor's millions, the new gay dude running for president, Richard Simmons' safety video for Air New Zealand, Bravo may no renew "The Real Housewives of DC," Vince Neil freaks out at a Hal Sparks concert, Lindsay is dropping the Lohan, and more. They announce their Lisa Lampanelli CD/DVD giveaway and catch up with Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly for the week's news. Episode 127 is called, "The Lovable Queen of Mean," and you can listen to it at full volume, again and again, until the neighbors bang your door down.

For March 24th we've got "Black & White Comedy," featuring two legends of funny...Wanda Sykes and Cloris Leachman! Wanda talks about lesbian cruises, Charlie Sheen, being too normal for reality shows, and her advise for new parents. And Cloris joins us from a bed in Key West, Florida, and chats about her FOX sitcom "Raising Hope" among other fun stuff...plus, what a good sport...she actually agreed to play "Who Would You Do" with us! Get ready to laugh, people.Dale, Scott & Jason also talk about the GLAAD Media Award winners; former-SNL cast member Victoria Jackson's anti-Glee, anti gay rant; whether or not you really need to boycott your favorite stores and restaurants; the guys get a call from listener Pablo from California; we reveal the name of the new gay bar coming to DC and why Washington's florists, caterers and wedding planners are racking it in; and, they talk about Black Spark's upcoming road trip across America!All that and the news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly magazine.It's Episode 126 and it's called, "Black & White Comedy" in honor of Wanda and Cloris. Listen to it with your favorite adult beverage in hand. And enjoy the first episode of Spring 2011!

Come dancing with the Swish Edition team for "The Music Men," our newest episode featuring up-and-coming out singer/songwriters Jonathan Bascope and Aiden Leslie. Both guys are heating up the charts and we have their newest singles. To keep the music theme going, we have Sherry Vine's newest song parody...she does Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," like you've never heard it before!Dale, Scott, Jason and Jonathan--who is also a member of DC's legendary DC Cowboys dancing group--talk about the Oscar shit show; the real "Born This Way" video premiere; the new cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars;" the Charlie Sheen and Christina Aguilera breakdowns; and they chat with Food & Friend's Craig Shniderman about next week's Dining Out For Life events worldwide.They also announce the 2nd of 3 Brent Everett Fleshjack giveaway winners and catch up with "Metro Weekly" for the news.And as a bonus, don't forget to check out our the 11 minute video we made from our trip to the Hippo in Baltimore last weekend. We co-hosted DJ Jason Royce's "Come Dancing" event that featured the hot young go-go dancers from Nitecamp! Not to be missed. It's at SwishEdition.com and on our YouTube page.Episode 123 is called, "The Music Men," and it's a must listen. Word.

For the second time in February, Steven J. Walker is back in-studio for our conversation with Eric Bogs, the publisher of the soon-to-be revived XY Magazine. The popular celebration of beautiful gay youth will be back better than ever, later in 2011 (the chat starts at the 47:20 mark). We also talk for the first time to Metro Weekly magazine co-publisher and editor-in-chief Randy Shulman for his take on this Sunday's Oscars as well as his magazine's second annual "25 Gay Films Everyone Should See" (listen at the 30:40 mark). You might be surprised what made (and what didn't make) their list.Other Episode 122 topics: Steve is getting his wisdom teeth out; Dale, Scott & Steve dance and watch girls do dirty things to each other; Justin Bieber gets a haircut and comes out as a little Republican; a Mexican brewery is marketing a new beer to the gays; Glee's Darren Criss comes out as straight (and shows off his hot hairy chest!); Facebook gets a little gayer; a 10 year-old covers Gaga and gets herself a record deal and a spot on Ellen; and, the boys play a new in-studio game: "Fuck, Marry, Kill."All that and the boys announce the winner of the first of three Brent Everett Fleshjacks that they're giving away. And don't forget the news, from MW's Sean Bugg (he's at the 60:06 mark).Oh, and we remind you that we're co-hosting "Come Dancing" at Batimore, Maryland's Hippo nightclub Saturday, February 26, where our own Jason Royce will be spinning the hottest dance hits and the pretty boys from Nitecamp will be performing. Come get one of our brand new trick cards!Episode 122 is called, "The Return of XY," and it's gay hilarity x10. We dare you to enjoy it with your favorite Fleshjack toy.

It's a packed house this week for Episode 121. Joining Dale, Scott & Jason in the studio is Eboné Bell--who is not only a Swish Edition columnist, she's an event promoter, activist and corespondent for Metro Weekly's weekly video series, Outspoken--and Keenan Orr, a popular Washington, DC-based deejay extraordinaire. It's a party, people!The group discusses Eboné and Keenan's exciting projects and gigs, the Grammy Awards, Peeps (Eboné hates 'em), Enrique Iglesias' Atlantic City concert including letting a gay dude do a body shot off his stomach (Scott & Steven J. Walker were there, but neither was the gay dude in question, damn it), the controversial gays and their comments at the GoProud reception at CPAC last weekend, the Capital Queer Prom, Rihanna getting sued, our gay black heros, Scott singing Belinda Carlisle, Billy Ray slams daughter Miley, previous show guests Matty & Bobby lose out on a World Record for the longest kiss, Donald Trump is against gay marriage, and much more.That's a lot...but there's more. In addition to Steven J. Royce...We also chat with Dylan Davis, a local artist and longtime friend of the show, and get his review of Atlantis' recent cruise on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. And we touch base with Sean Bugg from Metro Weekly for all the week's news.  Finally, the guys announce our new exciting giveaway: Go to swishedition.com and hit the "Enter to Win" tab to register to win one of three official Brent Everett inspired products--a Fleshjack featuring Brent's butt, a Fleshjack with Brent's mouth, and a Fleshjack dlido fashioned after Brent's very own legendary cock! We'll be giving one away on the each of the February 24, March 3 and March 10 episodes. Enter today!Enjoy Episode 121 called, "Four Dudes and a Chick."

It's The Black Spark, y'all. He's here and he's raw. He's become wicked infamous in the last few weeks and on this episode we talk to him about his work, his cast and all the attention they've been getting. The hot 20 year-old filmmaker is quickly taking the internet by storm with his unique series of dark, haunting short films that show off his sex life complete with masks, creative camera work, a perfect soundtrack, even more perfect young bodies, and absolutely no holds barred. It's so hot, we had to tape the interview naked. You don't want to miss this one.Dale, Scott & Jason also welcome back semi-regular Swisher, Steven J. Walker to the studio; that boy wasn't going to turn down an opportunity to try to weasel his way into Black Spark's next production. And guess what? The Black Spark liked Steve's voice. Could we have a new (porn) star on our hands?The guys also discuss, in no particular order: The SuperBowl, the new season of "RuPaul's Drag Race," the return of "Glee," Madonna's summer tour, "Facts of Life" actress Geri Jewell's coming out, SNL's controversial (or was it?!) estrogen/transexual skit, Ryan Yezak's new video (parody?!) of Britney's "Hold It Against Me," actor Andrew Garfield's butt, actor Henry Cavill's butt, Justin Bieber's death on "CSI," Barbara Bush (the young one) comes out for gays, and Brent Everett's night with gay and straight twins!All that, loads of gay hilarity, and the news from Sean Bugg at "Metro Weekly" magazine.Episode 119 is called, "The Tao of Black Spark," and it should be listened to while wearing a blue bandana tied across the bottom half of your face, while making out with a few friends, while rolling around in a tangled mess of Christmas lights. Listen here or get it on SwishEdition.com.

For January 20, the Swish Edition is throwing out a fun little episode featuring hot DC-based deejay, DJ Wess. Together with Dale, Scott and Jason, the guys discuss what's hot on the dance floor right now, including Britney's auto-tuned-to-hell "Hold It Against Me." They also talk about dancing amongst the lesbians, the big gay wins on the Golden Globes, the return of "Big Love," revisit Elton John's poor baby, chat about how you can now go visit your gay peeps in the hospital, celebrate DC keeping gay marriage, why Piers Morgan won't ever have Madonna on his new CNN show, and shout out to Swish fan Pablo in Cali.The boys also talk about NPH and Scott's mutual love of cock...er...roosters, Regis leaving his show after 22 years, tell you why you NEED to search for "Black Spark" on XTube, and they follow it all up with a friendly game of "Would You Rather," the dirty version! Like, "Would you rather piss a marble or poop a bowling ball?" Hmmmm?Highbrow entertainment, people. Of course, we have all the news from Metro Weekly magazine, to boot.Episode 117 is called "How Do You Pronounce Thedj" in honor of Wess' Facebook page. Gotta listen to find out what that means.

It's the first hilarious episode of 2011 and it finds Dale, Scott & Jason getting back together in the secret underground studio after a week off for the holidays. They share tales of merriment, celebration and New Year's Eve debauchery; Dale & Scott tell you about their overnight trip to New York City for a Sherry Vine video premiere; they talk about the two new gay bars that just opened in Washington, DC and tell ya why Xbox 360 Kinect ROCKS the video game world. The boys rag on Elton John's new kid, Oprah's new cable channel, and tell you why you might want to think twice before you go spend money at Chick-fil-A.Whew! That's a lot.But that's not all! The boys give hands-on (er, maybe that should be penis-in) product reviews of the FleshJack Jack Soda's they received on the Christmas Special last month now that they've had a chance to test them out. The hosts also talk about James Franco's masturbation addiction; why Hanes underwear on redneck bartenders turns on Dale; and you'll get encouraged to go see the clips of Dale & Scott doing the "Cinnamon Challenge" (see the video on SwishEdition.com) and of Cher on a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show. And to top things off on a delightful note...they discuss the finer points of hairy foreskins. Yes, really.All that and the top news stories from Metro Weekly magazine's Sean Bugg.Listen to Episode 115. We call it "A Gay Adventure," mostly because we don't have a better title. Listen to it with ice cubes in your underwear for an extra treat.

"Ho, ho, ho," I said. "Who you callin' a ho?" he said. And it goes on and on like that. Yup, another episode of the Swish Edition is here. For December 16, we count down the days until Christmas break, and to pass the time, we head over to Secrets here in Washington, DC and chat with adult film star--and former "Big Brother" housemate--Steven Daigle. His "Steven Daigle: XXXPosed" is the #1 rented gay porn movie of 2010, ya know. And he couldn't have been nicer. Or hotter. We chat about his love of social media, his dildo, how he got started, and much more. Oh, and we got to see him naked, too!Also on the show, we talk about pimpin' our Metro Weekly cover story; tell ya why Carrie Fisher may not be friends with John Travolta for very much longer; discuss TIME Magazine's Person of the Year; discuss the finer points of salvia (and about Miley Cyrus getting caught using it online); we've got a "Black Swan"/"Showgirls" mashup (Dale has never seen "Showgirls"?!); and, give away another piece of greatness from Pistol Pete.Episode 112 is called XXXPosed in honor of Steven Daigle and it's ready for your listening pleasure. Listen to it with a pretty red bow tied around your ______.

Music icon Taylor Dayne stops by (well, actually, we talked to her on the phone, just as she was leaving her gym in Los Angeles) to discuss her upcoming greatest hits album, her tireless GLBT advocasy, her new stage show, how she stays looking so hot, and her love of Twitter. Also in the studio for the first time on the Swish Edition, our good friend Steven J. Walker. He sits in with Dale, Scott & Jason to discuss the Bristol Palin / Margaret Cho feud, Grammy snubs, Justin Bieber's clothes, George Washington University dorms going co-ed, gay weddings on commercial planes, the death of Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the guys play a game of, "Name That Christmas Song"...with a strip twist. We also have Sean Bugg and the news of the week from Metro Weekly and tell you why we think their cover story today is their best ever! Yup, it's Dale & Scott front and center.

It's December 2, and we have the author or the naughty tell-all, Boy Does World, Sean Bugg, in the studio with us for the whole show. You know him...he's the publisher of Metro Weekly magazine and he does our news segment. But who knew he had such a colorful past? We'll get into it with him. We also chat with Real World: Brooklyn hottie, and internet fitness guru, Scott Herman. He's straight, a huge GLBT ally, and he has the most incredible butt! He tells us how to keep the pounds off during the holidays, both on this episode and in an article he wrote for us specifically for SwishEdition.com.We also bring you Anderson Cooper and Lady Gaga news; tell you why airport pat downs are a part of the great homosexual agenda; we'll check in on DADT repeal; breakdown People Magazine's pick for Sexiest Man Alive; ponder why DC has no love for Skype weddings; criticize the Oscar host announcement; and, introduce you to our newest Swish Edition columnist, clinical psychologist Dr. Gregory Jones.All of that...and Dale's underwear is for sale!Join Dale, Scott, Jason & Sean for Episode 110. We call it, Boy Does World, in honor of Sean's fun book.

For Thanksgiving 2010, this is Episode 109 of the Swish Edition...a whole day early so that you might enjoy it on the ride to Grandma's house. Come over the river and through the woods with us in this mini-sode, where we chat about Thanksgiving plans, Sherry Vine's new "Firecrotch" parody video, the American Music Awards, and much more. We also announce the winner of this week's Pistol Pete giveaway and have the news from Metro Weekly. We'll be back with a full episode next week....until then, Happy Thanksgiving. And this episode is best enjoyed while Stuffed!

Crazy is good, right? 'Cause that's what Episode 105 is all about...and we're calling it, "Two Kinda Ladies." Why? Because Dale, Scott & Jason are featuring two really fun chats with two very different gals: First up is dancing queen turned jazz mash-up artist, Kristine W, live from her home in Las Vegas. Then, Dale & Scott went on location to catch up with drag pardody star--and all around super fun performer--Cherry Vine. Both conversations give you a little behind the scenes stuff you've never heard anywhere on Earth before today! (Believe that? It's true!) We've also go the news from Metro Weekly magazine, gossip about 1990's cutie sitcom stars, Oprah going double gay for Portia and Ricky, our Halloween round-up, and so much more that we cn't possible write it all down. Tune into Episode 105 if you know what's good for ya! And enjoy with a cup of spiked tea; it's chilly out there!

It's the audio podcast from our very first LIVE streaming video coverage of Washington, DC's 24th Annual High Heel Race. You can watch the video that is archived on SwishEdition.com, but if you are on the go and need to keep your eyes on the road, here's the audio feed. Dale, Scott & Jason welcomed Food & Friends' Craig Shniderman and his mom; MetroWeekly.com's Ebone Bell; JR's Bar & Grill (and race coordinator) David Perruzza; race grand marshall Lena Lett; and a host of special guests on this, their very first show produced LIVE in the field. If you've never before seen (or heard!) 200 men in high heels racing down the street in front of 60,000 spectators...you haven't lived! Produced in association with JR's Bar & Grill and Metro Weekly magazine.

We're excited to have one of Key West and Rehoboth Beach's favorite performers on the show…the incomparable Christopher Peterson. He's about to make the big move to Las Vegas, to show those bitches how it's done and we can't be more excited for his next chapter to start in Sin City. Dale, Scott & Jason catch up with Christopher; get all the top news stories from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly magazine, including the continuing saga of DADT and bullying; Dale & Scott tell (most of) their tales from their long-weekend trip to Vegas for the BlogWorld & New Media Expo conference; we send a shout out to our 15 listeners in Uganda; point you toward GayCities.com's naked voters; and, announce the winner of this week's Pistol Pete contest. News, information, some dirty talk, and Las Vegas. What else could you need? This week on Episode 103—we call it “Quick Change,” in honor of Christopher Peterson—of the Swish Edition! Enjoy with a drink.

This week, Dale, Scott & Jason catch up with cutie bisexual Mike Manning, best known from his stint on the "Real World: DC." He tells us about his new world of acting in L.A. and his nationwide activism, mostly working for the Human Rights Campaign. The guys also run down the big stories of the week including the HRC National Dinner, which Scott & Mike attended (although not together); the federal judge that stopped DADT; and that homophobe Paladino from New York. They check in with porn star Adam Killian backstage at Secrets in DC and get all the tops news headlines from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly magazine. That, and all the gay hilarity that is...the Swish Edition.

So, it's the very first episode of the Swish Edition, and it's a big one. We couldn't help ourselves. Your hosts Dale & Scott, along with Jason, chat with the fabulous Margaret Cho who had just been kicked off "Dancing with the Stars" a few hours earlier. She talks about the show, Carol Brady, poo, and her new music. We also get the top GLBT news headlines from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly magazine, learn all about Miami's White Party from Care Resource's Christopher Donahue, and find out why Jew Jersey boys Matty & Bobby--who aren't boyfriends--kissed for something like 38 hours straight. All that and great banter, gossip and gay hilarity. Enjoy in chunks.

Not many artists have successfully bridged the divide between spirituality, house music, and the circuit scene. Mary Mary has done it a couple of times, but their output is nominal at best. In fact, Kim's songs have been remixed by some of the biggest producers in the dance industry. From Hex Hector, Thunderpuss, Tony Moran, Junior Vasquez, Mark Picchiotti and Razor ‘n' Guido, the list reads like a who's hot of any given year. Often times it may seem ironic that her spiritual songs of hope and faith would be pounding through the speakers of any gay club form A – Z, but her music has parlayed itself into some of the greatest club anthems of all-time. With hands in the air, roof-raising power, her music transcended into something much larger than even she could have possibly imagined. Nevertheless, Kim obviously found herself in a conundrum when on one hand her biggest fans were the gay community, and on the other hailing from a religious background that adheres to some of the strictest tenants of the Bible. Clearly, she had the same problem that Donna Summer ran into in the early 90s. In an interview she did with Metro Weekly she stated: "I get the loudest cheering and the love feels strongest whenever I'm in front of a gay crowd.” "I feel more free [to be myself] among a gay crowd than I do at my church." Then turns around in another interview with New York's gay Next Magazine, while speaking about homosexuality: ''I don't believe it's a lifestyle God agrees with.” Then she goes onto say that homosexuality “is not God's design; it's a personal choice.'' OUCH! The GLBT community has become the new “Jews” of the 21st century. With pending legislation in Uganda that would authorize the death penalty for gays and lesbians and anyone is known to associate with them, and when mob rules against our community in other countries like Malawi, this kind of hatred is potentially leading to another holocaust. It is shameful, if not downright despicable that in this day in age, people need to find a scapegoat for their own failings. Though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, I understand the conflictions that arise when reality confronts what you have always been taught. At some point, you need to take a stand and not allow the antiquated teachings of anonymous priestly sources dictate who you are and what you stand for. Jesus did not preach hatred, nor should anyone allow themselves to believe otherwise. As such, in the spirit of Christianity, I can forgive her misstatements and/or lack of understanding. Question is, can she accept and forgive us? Kim, we're waiting here with open arms, won't you come out to play? In these desperate times, we could sure use a healthy dose of joy. So here it is, decades worth of music that lifted our hearts and moved our bodies. From “Unspeakable Joy” to “Everyday” with everything before and after, this set reads like a soundtrack to our lives. Enjoy! Album : The Diva Series - Kim English Genre : Circuit, Club, House, Mainstream Year : 2010 Total Time : 1:40:50:00 Track : 1 Title : Unspeakable Joy (Razor 'n' Guido Vocal Mix) Track : 2 Title : My Destiny (Kobbe & Austin Leeds Club Mix) Track : 3 Title : C'est La Vie (Hex Hector Club Mix) Track : 4 Title : Missing You (Mindtrap Remix) Track : 5 Title : Time For Love (Friburn & Urik Remix) Track : 6 Title : Higher Things (Thunderpuss Club Anthem) Track : 7 Title : Treat Me Right (Guido Osario Big Room Revisit Mix) Track : 8 Title : Supernatural (Michael T. Diamond Remix) Track : 9 Title : Nitelife (Rivera & Trattner Remix) Track : 10 Title : Learn 2 Luv (Junior's Education Is What You Need Mix) Track : 11 Title : Tomorrow (Mark's Full Circuit Club) Track : 12 Title : Everyday (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Club Mix) Track : 13 Title : Nothing's Impossible (The Str8jackets Asylum Rub) Track : 14 Title : It Makes A Difference (Tony Moran Arms Open Wide Different Club Mix) Track : 15