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This week we discuss the new Pope from Chicago, LABUBU being the new Furby, Nina West as Miss Piggy, plus our thoughts on the movie Sinners & the new bracket format for DragRace All Stars 10. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This past February, The Muppet Script event brought celebrities, comedians, and musicians together for a live (and livestreamed) script reading of The Muppet Movie, with proceeds going to charity. It was such a hit, they're doing it again!The Scripted Muppet Caper is coming to Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on May 5th. And like the first show, it will also be available to watch from the comfort of your own home. This time around, proceeds will be going to The Translatin@ Coalition.Among the many famous folks taking part is the incomparable Nina West from RuPaul's Drag Race! Nina will be reprising her role as Miss Piggy from the first script reading. And lucky us, we got the opportunity to chat with Nina about the show, Miss Piggy's effect on drag culture, and which of our favorite Drag Race stars would make for good Muppets.Click here to purchase your tickets to the livestream, airing on May 5th at 7:30pm PT!Enjoy!
We talk with internationally known Columbus drag queen and activist Nina West.
We talk with internationally known Columbus drag queen and activist Nina West.
When a crisis hits, Muppet fans are known to band together to help the world. After the devastating wildfires in California, Muppet fan (and ToughPigs contributor) Matt Wilkie decided to gather some of his Muppet fan friends - including some celebrities - for a special fundraiser called The Muppet Script. On Sunday, February 9th, these folks will be gathering for a live reading of the script of The Muppet Movie, with folks like Bobby Moynihan, Paul F. Thompkins, Nina West, and David Dastmalchian appearing as the cast of one of our favorite films. Joining us for a special one-off podcast interview is Producer/Director/Muppet nerd Matt Wilkie to tell us all about how the show is coming together, and why it's so dang important for people like us to do what's right. For tickets to the livestream of The Muppet Script, please visit the Dynasty Typewriter website.
Click here to get your tickets to The Muppet Script livestream event on February 9th! This live reading of The Muppet Movie stars Paul F. Tompkins, Nina West, David Dastmalchian, Bobby Moynihan, Griffin Newman, just to name a few, and proceeds go towards helping those affected by the California WIldfires! Is this three weeks in a row of epiosdes longer than two hours? What did I do to deserve this? What did you do to deserve this?? Anyway, Rowlf's a centaur confirmed. Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work, so by becoming our Patron, you help us cover those costs and allow us to do funner, cooler stuff in the future! Find out more here! Visit our website to find a link to the Kermitment Patreon and more fun stuff at http://Kermitment.com! If you can't get enough Kermitment, follow @Kermitment.com, where we'll tweet fun stuff and interact with our listeners! And you can follow each of us individually: Matt: @MatthewGaydos Sam: @im-sam-schultz
Send us a textBe still my beating heart, it's Nina F*cking West, BABY!(Seriously, please inch me!)Nina West, the extraordinary drag performer and activist, joined me to share her deeply personal journey through the tumultuous landscape of identity and activism. Growing up in a conservative environment, Nina bravely recounts the struggle of masking her true self and the transformative power of theater and supportive allies. Her story is one of resilience, where personal hardships are met with an unwavering commitment to advocating for change and inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community.Navigating the polarizing shifts in society since 2015, Nina reflects on the normalization of divisive behaviors and the challenge of staying positive amidst a changing political landscape. With warmth, she shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance, influenced by mentors like her choir director, Kathy Ringley, and the vibrant community at the Players Guild of Canton. These relationships played a crucial role in nurturing her true identity, offering vital support during pivotal moments of her life, ultimately shaping the remarkable persona of Nina West.From college experiences to the creative joys of preparing for a drag performance, Nina highlights the power of resilience and the artistic process. We explore the impact of musical theater icons like Bette Midler and how they inspire confidence and authenticity. Embracing positivity and gratitude, Nina encourages listeners to stay engaged and hopeful, teasing the exciting opportunities on the horizon. Join us for this heartfelt and inspiring episode, as Nina West illuminates the strength found in embracing one's true self amidst life's challenges.P.S. Buy your tickets to see Nina performing in "Into the Woods" to support the Butterfly Guild here:https://my.cbusarts.com/overview/8134?queueittoken=e_cbusarts~q_410763f2-2de5-40b7-85bf-e1a56565ae8e~ts_1738423335~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_0a769d312d9ad7fb78c5bfebed00a6821409bedeb386c89e7887df124a611478
Main Reviews: The Damned (2025) Psychological horror set in 19th-century Iceland. Directed by Thordur Palsson, starring Odessa Young as Eva, a widow managing a remote fishing station. The story explores a community's moral conflict when a shipwreck forces them to choose between self-preservation and rescuing the stranded crew. Highlights: Atmospheric storytelling, isolation, and moral complexity. Praised for cinematography capturing the stark Icelandic landscape. Critical Reception: Positive reviews with a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating. Premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025) Netflix documentary directed by Chris Smith. Focuses on tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson and his $2 million/year anti-aging regimen, "Project Blueprint." Explores the ethical and scientific implications of life-extension efforts. Critical Reception: Mixed. IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Thought-provoking yet divisive. Lady Like (2024) Documentary by Luke Willis about drag performer Rex Wheeler (Lady Camden). Chronicles Wheeler's journey from ballet dancer to internationally recognized drag artist. Themes: Self-discovery, resilience, and healing through performance art. Narrated by Nina West. Available on Apple TV. Classic Review: Inside (2007) [À l'intérieur] French horror-thriller by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury. Plot: Pregnant Sarah (Alysson Paradis) is terrorized by a violent intruder (Béatrice Dalle) on Christmas Eve. Known for intense suspense and graphic violence, it's a hallmark of French extreme horror. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean's Reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks to us about her life in drag, growing up in Ohio, and all things Drag Race! Assistant Director of Programming Macon Prickett hosts. For more info about Nina's upcoming show, visit 54Below.org/NinaWest The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Follow Macon Pricket on Instagram at @mrmaconprickett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for RuPaul's Some Stars! Jk, these Queens are THOSE BITCHES! This year boasts an amazing crew of legends, recent near-winners, and all around talent-stars, ranging from season one to season fourteen, this is a great time to engage with the best of Ru's girls. Roxxxy Andrews, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Shannel, Angeria, Plastique, Miss Vanjie, and Nina West all compete for charity, saving the world one ridiculous challenge at a time. We're loving the double drop premiere of this eight episode season, and we can't wait to spill on a new X Is For Show! X Is For Show is your premiere place for web content where we discuss your favorite media, from comics to film & television to gaming and beyond! You can find the Action Pack here every week, so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun.
Send us a Text Message. Firstly, we speak with former Mayor Annise Parker about her time serving as CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund. We talk about her accomplishments while leading this organization as well as what might be in the future. Then, we speak with legendary Nina West from Ru Paul's Drag Race. We discuss her time on the show as well as her life performing in drag. We also touch on her work in the community.Finally, we speak with the founder and artistic director of the Catastrophic Theater, Jason Nodler. The Catastrophic Theatre is an ensemble-based theatre company dedicated to creating a meaningful exchange between artists and audiences through the creation and performance of new works of all sorts.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/
It's All Stars time! With a heavy focus on seasons 10-14 (but none for you season 12), All Stars is bringing in mostly new-to-All-Stars Royalty, though two legends do return: Miss Vanjie, Plastique Tiara, Nina West, Gottmik, Angeria, & Gorgeous are joined by All Stars and way ass OG girls, Shannel (who is beautiful) & Roxxy Andrews, neither of who have been on the show in nearly a decade. We look back at our original video to see what we had right, what we didn't call, and some curious what-ifs! Join us for an all new X Is For Show! X Is For Show is your premiere place for web content where we discuss your favorite media, from comics to film & television to gaming and beyond! You can find the Action Pack here every week, so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun.
This Episode has EVERYTHING!It's got:Episode 69 with someone planking on top!Saturday recordings!Dave is a little old man!LCBO on Strike!Doug Ford, brother of Crackhead Rob Ford!Dangerous edibles!Dave enjoys being high!The Great Mysterio!Dave has no point!Medicine time!Death denying society! Yay!Rick Mercer's ice flows!"The Office" is awesome!"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9" is Fantastic!Paul wants an extra 3 inches!Death has visited us too many times recently!RIP: Shannen Doherty, Shelley Duvall, Martin Mull, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, and Bob Newhart!"Charmed" was cheese!"How Soon is Now" is LIT!We want to see a movie!SCREW YOU, CINEPLEX!Sneezing out your intestines!Episode Links (In Order):Rob Ford crack smoking controversy!The history of MDMA!Rick Mercer: Talking to Americans!Nina West!Florida man sneezes out his intestines!Music Credit!Opening/Closing music graciously supplied by: https://audionautix.com/ Visit Our Patreon! Email Us Here: Disturbinglypragmatic@gmail.comWhere To Find Us!: Disturbingly Pragmatic Link Tree!
U Read It Well- Reading the new season of RuPaul's Dragrace Allstars S9. Hosted by Jean Lizza. The badge snipping tool mathmatics doesn't provide many stakes but the drag is good...so no biggie? Another epic design challenge sees no major losers. Nina West! Girl, make your own costumes- you did great! Theme song by Angus Leslie Subscribe or listen to one of the only Australian dragrace podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts. Eps out each Monday. #allstars9 #DragRace #rupaulsdragrace
In celebration of Pride month, join us as we reflect on some poignant moments from past The Art of Kindness podcast episodes. Free yourself to see yourself with stars Javier Muñoz (Hamilton), Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race), Tony-winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), TV producer Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere), T. Oliver Reid (Hadestown, Black Theatre Coalition), Broadway's Claybourne Elder (Company) and comedian Kalen Allen (The Ellen Show). We hope their stories empower you this month and beyond! Be sure to also check out the amazing work our friends at Born This Way Foundation are up to: https://bornthisway.foundation/ Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. This episode was edited by Carli Sanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mansfield lawmakers to decide on cannabis dispensaries: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/06/17/ok-now-its-time-to-vote-really-mansfield-lawmakers-to-decide-on-cannabis-dispensaries/ Today - Mansfield lawmakers will likely decide on cannabis dispensaries tonight.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina discuss what NOT to do when you get ghosted and how no response is a response. The FMK is between Katya Zamolodchikova, Chappell Roan and Nina West. Going into the bad dates, Cassi shares an awful date with an anti-masker, Keegan shares a date with a controlling a-hole and Christina shares a date where mom ruins everything. Cassi wraps it up in the true crime segment, Tainted Love, with the story of Laura Ackerson. Got a bad date to share? Go to https://myworstdatepodcast.com or follow us on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube @myworstdatepodcast.
Hey fabulous listeners, it's your goddess Chanel Perrillo, and welcome back to 'Shut Up, Chanel,' the podcast where we celebrate the incredible people who've shaped my journey within the LGBTQIA+ community. Today, we're diving into Part 2 of our special series with my sister, Kiki Xtravaganza!In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and career of Kiki Xtravaganza, a phenomenon and fixture in West Hollywood, renowned for her iconic mask and legendary presence. We talked about Kiki's remarkable journey in the drag world, her role in the House of Xtravaganza, and her exceptional work as a wardrobe stylist and artist. We explored her significant impact on the world of drag, including her recent christening as a saint by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Kiki also shared touching memories of her childhood, friendship with Alexis Arquette, and her love for rhinestoning.Join us as we reminisce about the club scene of the 90s, Kiki's connection to the iconic documentary 'Paris is Burning,' and her undeniable passion for dancing. We'll also discuss her inspiring collaborations with Nina West and her current phase in life.So, darlings, grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let's continue this fabulous conversation with Kiki Xtravaganza. Stay tuned for Part 2 of an episode you won't want to miss!And remember to stay connected with us on social media for all the latest updates and exclusive content. Join the conversation on Instagram at www.instagram.com/shutupchanelpod, watch our captivating videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@shutupchanelpod, and unlock full episodes on Patreon at www.patreon.com/shutupchanel. Stay fabulous, darlings!
In this part of the conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss the upcoming episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They mention the interviews they have done with past contestants and tease an upcoming interview with Yvie Oddly. They also discuss the lip sync between Nina West and Gottmik, with Taylor expressing disappointment in Nina's performance. They talk about the lack of stakes in the competition and how it affects the queens' decisions. They also mention the similarity between Nina and Shannel's Snatch Game Liberace characterization. They discuss the table visits with RuPaul and the lack of drama surrounding Nina and Shannel's decision to both do Liberace. Taylor expresses annoyance with queens choosing obscure characters for Snatch Game. Joe questions why RuPaul seems to favor certain queens, such as Jorgeous. In this part of the conversation, Taylor and Joe discuss the Snatch Game performances and share their thoughts on each contestant. They talk about how some queens, like Vanjie and Jorgeous, played themselves rather than embodying their chosen characters. They also discuss the missed opportunities and lack of originality in some of the performances. They highlight the unintentional brilliance of Jorgeous'' portrayal of John Leguizamo and the campiness of Nina's Liberace. Overall, they feel that some queens failed to fully commit to their characters and missed the mark in terms of humor and originality. In this conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss their thoughts on the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They share their opinions on the queens' performances, the judging, and the overall quality of the episode. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and the potential alliances forming. The conversation ends with a critique of the guest judge from the Pallete Fund and a reminder to listeners about the Patreon supporters. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy. a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They talk about the lip sync, the lack of stakes in the competition, and the workroom interactions. They also share their thoughts on Nina West's performance and Shannel's over-the-top Christmas decorations. The conversation is filled with humor and banter, making it an entertaining recap of the episode. In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They review the runway looks and the design challenge, and share their thoughts on the queens' performances. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and the decisions made during the episode. Overall, they express excitement for the competitive edge to return in future episodes. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Guess who's back in the house?! Gotmik! Roxxxy Andrews! Miss Vanjie! Plastique Tiara! Nina West! Shannel! Jorgeous! Angeria! And we're here to give you part 1 of the first episode, looking at our returning queens entrances back into the workroom and getting OURSELVES (AND YOU!) Excited for this season of All Stars! You ready for another podcast season of Spilling the G&T? Then COME JOIN IN! Spilling the G&T podcast is a LIVE and real-time podcast that Spills the G&T on the latest episode! With hosts: performer Paulo and everyone's favourite Psychiatrist, Dr Tom. Follow AND engage Spilling the G&T Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spillingthegandtpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpillingGandT Email enquiries: thepaulomedia@gmail.com
Dave and Ethan celebrate 5 years of the podcast and share the exciting news and happenings from attending a screening of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, and accompanying Q&A with director Eric Appel and drag legend Nina West, at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, OH. ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan's 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work. LINKSFollow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inchPast episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com PODCAST CREDITSIndependently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan UllmanTheme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" WestPodcast logo designed by Heather Malone COPYRIGHT© 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast
Buckle up, because it's time for another season of Sibling Watchery, this time Bob and Monet are reviewing RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. Hear what Bob and Monet think of Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Nina West, Plastique Tiara, Roxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Vanessa Vanjie's entrance looks and hopes for the season! Thanks to our sponsors: Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/RIVALRY to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. One Pair, infinite possibilities. Go to https://paireyewear.com and use code SIBLING15 for 15% off your first pair. Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew Levitt AKA Nina West is an American drag queen, performer, comedian, the 2008 national holder of the "Entertainer of the Year" title, as well as one of the Season 11 contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race finishing in 6th place and being voted Miss Congeniality. Besides drag, West started the Nina West Foundation and has raised more than $2 million dollars for organizations benefiting the LGBTQ youth and families. West is an advocate and leader for the LGBTQ community in Ohio. Follow NINA WEST on socials @ninawest or via NINA WEST'S WEBSITE Follow host KRISTIN KEY
Andrew Levitt AKA Nina West is an American drag queen, performer, comedian, the 2008 national holder of the "Entertainer of the Year" title, as well as one of the Season 11 contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race finishing in 6th place and being voted Miss Congeniality. Besides drag, West started the Nina West Foundation and has raised more than $2 million dollars for organizations benefiting the LGBTQ youth and families. West is an advocate and leader for the LGBTQ community in Ohio. Follow NINA WEST on socials @ninawest or via NINA WEST'S WEBSITE Follow host KRISTIN KEY
Get ready for a spectacular journey as Bob and Monét return with Part XI of "The One About Every RuGirl" on Sibling Rivalry! They're back to dish out their signature insights, spilling all the tea and sharing captivating stories about the queens who lit up Season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race. From the fierce talents of Honey Davenport and Ra'Jah O'Hara to the undeniable glamour of Plastique Tiara and the heartwarming spirit of Nina West, Bob and Monét leave no stone unturned as they celebrate the unforgettable queens of this iconic season. Tune in for a riveting episode filled with laughter, drama, and the fabulous energy that only Bob and Monét can bring! Thanks to our sponsors: It's 2024. Are you still feeding your cat kibble? Head to https://Smalls.com/RIVALRY and use promo code RIVALRY at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! DRIVE AWAY DOLLS is only in theaters February 23. Visit DriveAwayDollsMovie.com to get tickets now! Keep the romance alive beyond Valentine's Day - the month of love continues at LELO! Visit https://LELO.com now for exclusive discounts on luxury products, and use code *SIBLING10* at checkout for an additional 10% off your purchase! Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ethan tells Dave about everything Weird Al-related from the first weekend of San Francisco Sketchfest 2024! Hear all about Weird Al's three different appearances at the fest, and all of the amazing people Ethan met with unique Weird Al connections all weekend long!
Today, I'm excited to have the incredibly talented Mark Byers with me in studio. Mark is a dynamic force in the music industry, known for his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, as well as his contributions to Good Mythical Morning and The Farewell. As a Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer, Mark has been creating captivating pop songs for artists, drag queens, and TV/film productions for over a decade. His expertise and flair for music have not only entertained audiences but also significantly impacted the music scene. He has worked with artists from our Ohio legend Nina West, to everybody's Mama RuPaul, to Neil Patrick Harris and more. I am so excited to talk to him, so in a minute, get ready to give a big Left of Str8 Show welcome to the handsome and talented Mr. Mark Byers. Summary Mark Byers, a songwriter and producer, discusses his career in the music industry, including his work with drag queens, television shows, and movies. He shares his experiences working on projects such as RuPaul's Drag Race, The Farewell, and Rough Night. Mark also talks about his process for creating music and the intersection of music and activism. He highlights the importance of staying inspired and finding unique ways to express oneself through music. In this episode, Scott interviews Mark Byers, a composer and songwriter. They discuss Mark's projects and his website and social media handles. The conversation then transitions into a segment called Five Questions, where Scott asks Mark a series of fun and creative questions. They discuss topics such as superhero scores, musical titles, diva moments, switching lives, and holiday song makeovers. Takeaways • Mark Byers has worked with drag queens, television shows, and movies in the music industry. • He finds inspiration by staying informed about current music trends while also focusing on his own unique style. • Mark believes in the power of music to convey messages and evoke emotions, whether it's through activism or creating fun and entertaining songs. • Collaboration with artists and being able to transmit their message effectively is a rewarding part of his work. • Mark has had memorable moments working with RuPaul, drag queens, and other talented individuals in the industry. Mark Byers is a talented composer and songwriter. • The Five Questions segment is a fun and creative way to engage with guests. • Superhero scores and musical titles are important aspects of composing. • Diva moments can happen in any industry, including the entertainment industry. • Switching lives with someone you've worked with can provide unique experiences. • Holiday songs can be revamped and given a new style. Chapters 00:00Introduction 02:25Interview with Mark Byers 03:08Creating Mashups 04:24Growing Up in Cincinnati 06:22Musical Childhood 07:37Coming Out 09:34Finding LGBTQ Tribe 10:28Education at University of Cincinnati and Berklee School of Music 13:08Career as a Songwriter and Producer 19:00Working in the Entertainment Industry 20:45Working on "Rough Night" 21:59Working on "Drag Me to Dinner" 23:29Working with Rhett and Link 25:10Working on "The Farewell" 28:37Working with RuPaul and World of Wonder 29:22Working with Drag Queens 32:18Intersection of Music and Activism 38:13Memorable Moments and Projects 42:04Staying Inspired in the Music Industry 43:18Upcoming Projects 45:29Closing Remarks
Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race, Hairspray) asks the handsome squad about creativity! Plus Tig goes viral, Fortune sings a Disney song, and Mae has a spiritual experience on the massage table. Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodEmail the show: handsomepod@gmail.comDon't forget to rate & review Handsome wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Rowdy Christian Merch Plug: If you’re a fan of CrossPolitic, or the Fight Laugh Feast Network, then surely, you know we have a merch store right? Rowdy Christian Merch is your one-stop-shop for everything CrossPolitc merchandise. We’ve got T-Shirts, hoodies, hats, but we’ve also got specialty items like backpacks, mugs, coffee, even airpod cases! Visit Rowdy Christian Merch at rowdychristian.com, and buy that next gift, or a little something for yourself. Again, that’s rowdychristian.com. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/desantis-replaces-campaign-manager-amid-low-polling DeSantis launches major shakeup, replaces presidential campaign manager amid low polling In a major shakeup weeks in the making, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign announced Tuesday it had replaced its campaign manager amid low polling in the 2024 GOP primary. DeSantis' gubernatorial chief of staff James Uthmeier replaced campaign manager Generra Peck, DeSantis' team confirmed to The Hill. Peck will now work as the campaign's chief strategist. "People have written Governor DeSantis’s obituary many times," Uthmeier told The Messenger. "He’s breaking records on fundraising and has a supporting super PAC with $100 million in the bank and an incredible ground game. Get ready." Additionally, David Polyansky, former chief of staff for Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, will also join the campaign after serving as an adviser at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC. "David Polyansky will also be a critical addition to the team given his presidential campaign experience in Iowa and work at Never Back Down," DeSantis' communications director Andrew Romeo said. Republican strategist and former Trump adviser Roger Stone predicted that 2024 presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will completely run out of money by the first of October. The largest donor to the Florida governor said earlier this week that he was going to hold off funding until DeSantis could appeal more to moderates. Trump is ahead of DeSantis in Republican primary polls with 53.2% to the Florida Republican's 15.1%, according to an average of polls analyzed by FiveThirtyEight. The staffing changes come after the DeSantis campaign laid off more than one-third of its employees last month. https://bongino.com/electric-vehicle-company-heavily-promoted-by-biden-admin-goes-bankrupt Electric Vehicle Company Heavily Promoted by Biden Admin Goes Bankrupt Proterra, an electric bus manufacturing company promoted by the Biden administration, had everything it needed to succeed - and failed anyway. As the Washington Free Beacon’s Chuck Ross reported: Proterra cited "various market and macroeconomic headwinds" in a Chapter 11 filing on Monday, which came after the California-based firm cut hundreds of jobs earlier this year and restructured hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding debt. Proterra stood to rake in millions from Biden's infrastructure and green energy initiatives, the former of which included at least $5 billion in spending on electric buses alone. Biden's flagship climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, also includes spending to help cities convert from diesel buses to electric buses, a major incentive for companies like Proterra. JoAnn Covington, Proterra's chief legal officer, acknowledged last year that tax credits and federal grants under Biden's bills were a major incentive for the company. Grants to purchase electric buses and to create electric vehicle charging infrastructure would "open up opportunities to accelerate adoption of battery-electric and zero-emissions vehicles to all the other commercial segments on the cusp of being electrified," Covington said. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm held non-public shares of proterra, which she sold in mid 2021 to an undisclosed buyer, pocketing over a $1 million profit in the process. She pledged to disclose the buyer, but never did. Proterra's stock only crashed from there, and Granholm’s 240,000 shares would be worth roughly $60,000 total as of writing, had she still held them. Earlier this year in February, Proterra’s CEO Gareth Joyce was appointed by Biden to his Export Council. The year prior, Biden hosted a virtual White House event that spotlighted Proterra’s business, which included the president of the company giving a virtual tour of the company’s manufacturing facility. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/biden-admin-has-given-2-35-billion-to-taliban-controlled-afghanistan/ Biden Admin Has Given $2.35 Billion to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan The Biden administration has provided more than $2.35 billion in taxpayer dollars to Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021 following a deadly U.S. evacuation. The United States remains Afghanistan’s top patron, even as lawmakers and federal oversight officials warn that these funds could be propping up the Taliban’s terrorist government. Updated spending figures were disclosed Tuesday in a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR), a federal watchdog that documents waste, fraud, and abuse related to U.S. expenditures in the war-torn country. Around $1.7 billion "remained available for possible disbursement" at the time of SIGAR’s report, meaning that this money is ready to flow into non-profit groups and other entities working on reconstruction projects in Afghanistan. With the Taliban exerting control over nearly every sector of the country’s infrastructure—including the NGO community—it is more than likely that a sizable portion of these funds will end up in the terror group’s coffers. The latest figures are certain to increase congressional pressure on the Biden administration to stop sending taxpayer funds into Afghanistan until officials can ensure the Taliban is not stealing the money. John Sopko, head of SIGAR, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in April that he "cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban." Sopko also accused the Biden administration of blocking his investigatory efforts and refusing to hand over documents that could show if the Taliban is being propped up by American cash. In the two years since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan following the Biden administration's withdrawal of American forces in 2021, it has become increasingly clear that the terrorist group views international assistance as a "revenue stream," according to SIGAR’s latest report. The United States Institute of Peace recently warned the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary vehicle for U.S. spending in Afghanistan, that the Taliban is "pushing for ever-increasing degrees of credit and control over the delivery of aid." United Nations officials also disclosed to the watchdog that "the Taliban have effectively infiltrated and influenced most UN-managed assistance programming." This reality is raising questions about the nearly $2 billion in funds the Biden administration has made available for disbursement in the country. As U.S. aid money flows to the country, "Taliban interference with NGO work escalated, leading to a steady decline in humanitarian access in 2023, with a 32 percent increase in incidents between January and May 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022," according to the report. The Taliban government also has not moderated its jihadi principles since seizing the country. As SIGAR and congressional oversight committees raise concerns about the Biden administration’s push to pump money into Afghanistan, the government agencies in control of these expenditures are not cooperating with investigations. Sopko revealed in April that the "the Department of State, USAID, the U.N., and other agencies are refusing to give us basic information that we or any other oversight body would need to ensure safe stewardship of tax dollars." Sopko revealed in April that the "the Department of State, USAID, the U.N., and other agencies are refusing to give us basic information that we or any other oversight body would need to ensure safe stewardship of tax dollars." "More troubling," he added, "State and USAID have instructed their employees not to talk to SIGAR, and in one recent instance, State told one of its contractors not to participate in a SIGAR audit." The White House also would not cooperate with SIGAR. Congress has had similar experiences, with USAID declining to tell investigators what safeguards were put in place to ensure taxpayer cash is not stolen by the Taliban. https://nypost.com/2023/08/07/nathan-cruz-cousin-of-uvalde-school-shooter-arrested-for-threatening-school/ Cousin, 17, of Uvalde school shooter arrested for allegedly threatening ‘to do the same thing’ A cousin to Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos was arrested after he was accused of threatening to shoot up a school and shoot his sister in the head, according to authorities. Nathan Cruz, 17, allegedly told his sister he planned “to do the same thing” as his sicko cousin, who shot and killed 19 students and two staffers inside Robb Elementary School last year, according to an arrest warrant obtained by the San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio officers responded to a mental health call after the teen suspect’s mother grew worried Monday morning. “The suspect’s mother was especially concerned because the suspect is currently on probation, was intoxicated at the time, and for the fact that they live near an elementary school,” the affidavit reportedly stated. Cruz also allegedly mentioned how “school is starting soon,” according to KSAT, which also obtained the warrant. Cruz reportedly denied making any threats when speaking with detectives. Cruz’s mother said she overheard her son attempting to buy an AR-15 illegally over the phone, according to the warrant. The family lives across the street from the Gardendale Early Learning Program, the newspaper reported. In addition to the school shooting threat, he also threatened to shoot his sister in the head, the mother alleged. The young man’s sister believed his threat was credible “due to the recent history of their family and the suspect’s knowledge of his cousin’s actions,” according to the San Antonio Express-News. Cruz was booked on a felony charge of making a terroristic threat to the public and a misdemeanor charge of making a terroristic threat to a family member, according to online records from the Bexar County jail. Just when you think Disney may have figured things out… https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/08/07/disney-teams-up-with-transgender-tiktok-influencer-to-promote-girls-apparel-i-literally-look-like-minnie-mouse/ Disney Teams Up with Transgender TikTok Influencer to Promote Girls Apparel The Walt Disney Co. has teamed up with a transgender TikTok influencer to promote apparel for girls — specifically, Minnie Mouse-themed clothes that include a red dress, yellow pumps, and a red hair bow. Transgender influencer Seann Altman — a biological male who identifies as “gender fluid” — created a promotional TikTok video for Disney Style, the company’s social media brand promoting Disney-themed clothing, makeup, and accessories. In the video, which was first reported by the Twitter account @LeftismForU, he provides a dress-up tutorial to look like Minnie Mouse. The video was subsequently posted to Disney Style’s official TikTok account. https://twitter.com/i/status/1688344659003629569 - Play Video As you just heard, Altman models a red dress, which he accessorizes with a white petticoat, yellow high-heel shoes, and a belt. He then adds artificial buns to his hair to simulate Minnie’s ears and tops it off with Minnie’s signature red bow. The video is the latest example of Disney promoting transgenderism and gender non-conformity. As Breitbart News reported, Disneyland recently employed a mustachioed transvestite to welcome young girls into the park’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. In the past couple of years, Disney has fought Florida over its anti-grooming Parental Rights in Education law, created multiple transgender characters for its children’s shows, put gay characters at the center of its big-budget movies, and even launched an LGBTQ-themed apparel line. In 2021, the Disney+ streaming service hosted This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular, a musical special on YouTube starring drag queen Nina West, with performances of popular Disney songs re-imagined with LGBTQ themes.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Rowdy Christian Merch Plug: If you’re a fan of CrossPolitic, or the Fight Laugh Feast Network, then surely, you know we have a merch store right? Rowdy Christian Merch is your one-stop-shop for everything CrossPolitc merchandise. We’ve got T-Shirts, hoodies, hats, but we’ve also got specialty items like backpacks, mugs, coffee, even airpod cases! Visit Rowdy Christian Merch at rowdychristian.com, and buy that next gift, or a little something for yourself. Again, that’s rowdychristian.com. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/desantis-replaces-campaign-manager-amid-low-polling DeSantis launches major shakeup, replaces presidential campaign manager amid low polling In a major shakeup weeks in the making, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign announced Tuesday it had replaced its campaign manager amid low polling in the 2024 GOP primary. DeSantis' gubernatorial chief of staff James Uthmeier replaced campaign manager Generra Peck, DeSantis' team confirmed to The Hill. Peck will now work as the campaign's chief strategist. "People have written Governor DeSantis’s obituary many times," Uthmeier told The Messenger. "He’s breaking records on fundraising and has a supporting super PAC with $100 million in the bank and an incredible ground game. Get ready." Additionally, David Polyansky, former chief of staff for Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, will also join the campaign after serving as an adviser at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC. "David Polyansky will also be a critical addition to the team given his presidential campaign experience in Iowa and work at Never Back Down," DeSantis' communications director Andrew Romeo said. Republican strategist and former Trump adviser Roger Stone predicted that 2024 presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will completely run out of money by the first of October. The largest donor to the Florida governor said earlier this week that he was going to hold off funding until DeSantis could appeal more to moderates. Trump is ahead of DeSantis in Republican primary polls with 53.2% to the Florida Republican's 15.1%, according to an average of polls analyzed by FiveThirtyEight. The staffing changes come after the DeSantis campaign laid off more than one-third of its employees last month. https://bongino.com/electric-vehicle-company-heavily-promoted-by-biden-admin-goes-bankrupt Electric Vehicle Company Heavily Promoted by Biden Admin Goes Bankrupt Proterra, an electric bus manufacturing company promoted by the Biden administration, had everything it needed to succeed - and failed anyway. As the Washington Free Beacon’s Chuck Ross reported: Proterra cited "various market and macroeconomic headwinds" in a Chapter 11 filing on Monday, which came after the California-based firm cut hundreds of jobs earlier this year and restructured hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding debt. Proterra stood to rake in millions from Biden's infrastructure and green energy initiatives, the former of which included at least $5 billion in spending on electric buses alone. Biden's flagship climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, also includes spending to help cities convert from diesel buses to electric buses, a major incentive for companies like Proterra. JoAnn Covington, Proterra's chief legal officer, acknowledged last year that tax credits and federal grants under Biden's bills were a major incentive for the company. Grants to purchase electric buses and to create electric vehicle charging infrastructure would "open up opportunities to accelerate adoption of battery-electric and zero-emissions vehicles to all the other commercial segments on the cusp of being electrified," Covington said. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm held non-public shares of proterra, which she sold in mid 2021 to an undisclosed buyer, pocketing over a $1 million profit in the process. She pledged to disclose the buyer, but never did. Proterra's stock only crashed from there, and Granholm’s 240,000 shares would be worth roughly $60,000 total as of writing, had she still held them. Earlier this year in February, Proterra’s CEO Gareth Joyce was appointed by Biden to his Export Council. The year prior, Biden hosted a virtual White House event that spotlighted Proterra’s business, which included the president of the company giving a virtual tour of the company’s manufacturing facility. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/biden-admin-has-given-2-35-billion-to-taliban-controlled-afghanistan/ Biden Admin Has Given $2.35 Billion to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan The Biden administration has provided more than $2.35 billion in taxpayer dollars to Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021 following a deadly U.S. evacuation. The United States remains Afghanistan’s top patron, even as lawmakers and federal oversight officials warn that these funds could be propping up the Taliban’s terrorist government. Updated spending figures were disclosed Tuesday in a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR), a federal watchdog that documents waste, fraud, and abuse related to U.S. expenditures in the war-torn country. Around $1.7 billion "remained available for possible disbursement" at the time of SIGAR’s report, meaning that this money is ready to flow into non-profit groups and other entities working on reconstruction projects in Afghanistan. With the Taliban exerting control over nearly every sector of the country’s infrastructure—including the NGO community—it is more than likely that a sizable portion of these funds will end up in the terror group’s coffers. The latest figures are certain to increase congressional pressure on the Biden administration to stop sending taxpayer funds into Afghanistan until officials can ensure the Taliban is not stealing the money. John Sopko, head of SIGAR, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in April that he "cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban." Sopko also accused the Biden administration of blocking his investigatory efforts and refusing to hand over documents that could show if the Taliban is being propped up by American cash. In the two years since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan following the Biden administration's withdrawal of American forces in 2021, it has become increasingly clear that the terrorist group views international assistance as a "revenue stream," according to SIGAR’s latest report. The United States Institute of Peace recently warned the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary vehicle for U.S. spending in Afghanistan, that the Taliban is "pushing for ever-increasing degrees of credit and control over the delivery of aid." United Nations officials also disclosed to the watchdog that "the Taliban have effectively infiltrated and influenced most UN-managed assistance programming." This reality is raising questions about the nearly $2 billion in funds the Biden administration has made available for disbursement in the country. As U.S. aid money flows to the country, "Taliban interference with NGO work escalated, leading to a steady decline in humanitarian access in 2023, with a 32 percent increase in incidents between January and May 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022," according to the report. The Taliban government also has not moderated its jihadi principles since seizing the country. As SIGAR and congressional oversight committees raise concerns about the Biden administration’s push to pump money into Afghanistan, the government agencies in control of these expenditures are not cooperating with investigations. Sopko revealed in April that the "the Department of State, USAID, the U.N., and other agencies are refusing to give us basic information that we or any other oversight body would need to ensure safe stewardship of tax dollars." Sopko revealed in April that the "the Department of State, USAID, the U.N., and other agencies are refusing to give us basic information that we or any other oversight body would need to ensure safe stewardship of tax dollars." "More troubling," he added, "State and USAID have instructed their employees not to talk to SIGAR, and in one recent instance, State told one of its contractors not to participate in a SIGAR audit." The White House also would not cooperate with SIGAR. Congress has had similar experiences, with USAID declining to tell investigators what safeguards were put in place to ensure taxpayer cash is not stolen by the Taliban. https://nypost.com/2023/08/07/nathan-cruz-cousin-of-uvalde-school-shooter-arrested-for-threatening-school/ Cousin, 17, of Uvalde school shooter arrested for allegedly threatening ‘to do the same thing’ A cousin to Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos was arrested after he was accused of threatening to shoot up a school and shoot his sister in the head, according to authorities. Nathan Cruz, 17, allegedly told his sister he planned “to do the same thing” as his sicko cousin, who shot and killed 19 students and two staffers inside Robb Elementary School last year, according to an arrest warrant obtained by the San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio officers responded to a mental health call after the teen suspect’s mother grew worried Monday morning. “The suspect’s mother was especially concerned because the suspect is currently on probation, was intoxicated at the time, and for the fact that they live near an elementary school,” the affidavit reportedly stated. Cruz also allegedly mentioned how “school is starting soon,” according to KSAT, which also obtained the warrant. Cruz reportedly denied making any threats when speaking with detectives. Cruz’s mother said she overheard her son attempting to buy an AR-15 illegally over the phone, according to the warrant. The family lives across the street from the Gardendale Early Learning Program, the newspaper reported. In addition to the school shooting threat, he also threatened to shoot his sister in the head, the mother alleged. The young man’s sister believed his threat was credible “due to the recent history of their family and the suspect’s knowledge of his cousin’s actions,” according to the San Antonio Express-News. Cruz was booked on a felony charge of making a terroristic threat to the public and a misdemeanor charge of making a terroristic threat to a family member, according to online records from the Bexar County jail. Just when you think Disney may have figured things out… https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/08/07/disney-teams-up-with-transgender-tiktok-influencer-to-promote-girls-apparel-i-literally-look-like-minnie-mouse/ Disney Teams Up with Transgender TikTok Influencer to Promote Girls Apparel The Walt Disney Co. has teamed up with a transgender TikTok influencer to promote apparel for girls — specifically, Minnie Mouse-themed clothes that include a red dress, yellow pumps, and a red hair bow. Transgender influencer Seann Altman — a biological male who identifies as “gender fluid” — created a promotional TikTok video for Disney Style, the company’s social media brand promoting Disney-themed clothing, makeup, and accessories. In the video, which was first reported by the Twitter account @LeftismForU, he provides a dress-up tutorial to look like Minnie Mouse. The video was subsequently posted to Disney Style’s official TikTok account. https://twitter.com/i/status/1688344659003629569 - Play Video As you just heard, Altman models a red dress, which he accessorizes with a white petticoat, yellow high-heel shoes, and a belt. He then adds artificial buns to his hair to simulate Minnie’s ears and tops it off with Minnie’s signature red bow. The video is the latest example of Disney promoting transgenderism and gender non-conformity. As Breitbart News reported, Disneyland recently employed a mustachioed transvestite to welcome young girls into the park’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. In the past couple of years, Disney has fought Florida over its anti-grooming Parental Rights in Education law, created multiple transgender characters for its children’s shows, put gay characters at the center of its big-budget movies, and even launched an LGBTQ-themed apparel line. In 2021, the Disney+ streaming service hosted This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular, a musical special on YouTube starring drag queen Nina West, with performances of popular Disney songs re-imagined with LGBTQ themes.
Markaholic and I have worked together on my own music under the name JbDubs for years, from I Hate My Job to Wallflower and Bodega Bouquet. In this episode we talk about his work with the legendary RuPaul as well as his work with other Drag Race superstars. We talk about how music producers use social media and how different equipment affects how music sounds. I find Mark's work so fascinating and I think you will too, here in the Front Row.Markaholic aka Mark Byers is a Los Angeles-based songwriter & producer who has created pop songs for drag superstars such as RuPaul, Trixie Mattel, Alaska, Willam, Nina West, and many more. He is responsible for the updated version of the Rupaul's Drag Race theme that notoriously changes the lyric “may the best woman win” to “may the best drag queen win”, opening the competition to people who may not identify as cisgender. Mark is the go-to music producer for queer entertainers on TV, in film, and on the internet.Host: James Whiteside @jamesbwhitesideGuest: Mark Byers aka Markaholic @markaholicProduced by: RedCircle @getredcircleEdited by: Nate Gwatney @nateleegArt by: Javier Rivets @rivets_artTheme: "A-Flat" by Black Violin @blackviolinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report. 10) Hairspray @ the Dolby Theater @01:06 9) The 2023 Met Gala @05:30 8) Succession: Living + @13:21 7) Willie Nelson is 90! @19:27 6) Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop @23:49 5) Hot Streamer: Stonehouse @27:46 4) Tucker's “Tweet” @35:59 3) Hot Doc: Bigorexia @38:56 2) InstaObsession: Marbling Videos @thesoftasylum @44:44 1) Remembering Jerry Springer @49:18
Well, it seems Josh just can't escape allergies… even when he runs up to the mountains. Ya boy has been congested and gross all week, and now sounds like a fireplace bellows with a hole in it. So rather than torturing himself for an hour (or y'all, for that matter), we decided to Rewind to one of our favorite episodes! Join us as we ruin Nina West's favorite movie for her! I sure hope some of y'all got to see her in Hairspray. We had the dumb luck of moving away from Austin just in time for that stop on the tour. Humbug. Catch y'all next time when Josh's voice is back! - Patty Cake! - Nina West does the MOST on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ninawestofficial?lang=en And she's got only a few more stops on the Hairspray tour! https://hairspraytour.com/schedule/ ObsessedFest is back this year! https://www.obsessednetwork.com/obsessed-fest ----- Research and references completed using Wikipedia, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo, and Muppet.Fandom.Com. ----- People who can get pregnant have a right to safe and legal abortions, for any reason. Visit Action For All at https://choice.crd.co/ for information on donating, volunteering, and more. ----- We're bringing hexy back! Use code NONPLUSSED10 for 10% off MCU and Nonplussed merch at MischiefMerch.com! ----- Remember to head to LootCrate and use the code NONPLUSSED at checkout for 15% off your first order! ----- We are (out and) proud members of the Mischief Media Network! To check out their full slate of shows, search “Mischief Media” your podcast app or visit mischiefmedia.com. ----- And if you like what you hear and want more, check out the Mischief Media Patreon at patreon.com/makingmischief! Drop us a line! Email: submissions@nonplussedpod.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @nonplussedpod Hosted and edited by Clancy Canto and Josh Wittge. Produced by the hosts in conjunction with Mischief Media. Theme Music: "Quirky Dog" by Kevin MacLeod. Check out more tunes at https://incompetech.com.
For the past year or so, there's been a spotlight on drag in the United States, and not just because of the popularity of ‘RuPaul's Drag Race.' From state to state, legislators have been introducing and implementing legislation that would restrict drag performers from many facets of life, particularly in the presence of children. Is it legal for legislators to do this? Is this just a culture war issue Republicans are using to boost their profile in the 2024 presidential election? And what impact will some of these laws have on particularly vulnerable communities like transgender Americans? Newsweek's H. Alan Scott invited Kristal Knight of ‘The Kristal Knight Show' to discuss the politics of it, and Nina West from ‘Drag Race' to discuss how this is impacting the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen to ‘The Rise in Attacks on Drag Queen Story Hour': https://art19.com/shows/the-parting-shot/episodes/76415bee-26fb-472d-8912-1ff2afb63e87 Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you're there, subscribe to Newsweek's ‘For the Culture newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to this week's hilarious and disastrous episode of "Not Well" with your favorite dynamic duo, Bobby and Jim. Starting off with a recording mishap, this episode is full of chaos, laughter, and a hint of existential crisis.Fresh from a boozy St. Patrick's Day happy hour, Bobby decides an edible is just what the doctor ordered. As they realize their recording mishap, the conversation turns to Bobby's upcoming trip to a gay campground called Camp Buckwood in Indiana. Jim warns Bobby to watch out for Mike Pence and "Mother" while he's there, and they banter about milkmaids and lead paint makeup.Jim spirals into a deep, dark place as he laments the difficulty of meeting new people in Columbus. He's convinced that everyone moves away and lives amazing lives, but Bobby reminds him that life is monotonous. They discuss astronomical bar tabs and why they should pay for themselves instead of a group of people.The conversation shifts to old women talk shows like Drew Barrymore's, with Jim insisting that she's old. Bobby reminds him that maybe he's just getting old, too. Speaking of mortality, they share their current adult situations about choosing their end-of-life options.The topic takes a sharp turn into the realm of student council and singing for old people at the nursing home. Bobby admits he's actually scared of old people and special needs individuals, while Jim shares his own nursing home horror story involving cleaning old people after bathroom breaks.They reminisce about the good old days when Nina West and her drag mother, Virginia West, were regulars in Columbus. They even discuss a new restaurant in Grandview where Virginia now works, and marvel at her crazy life and sleep schedule.The episode takes an emotional turn when "Mike" calls in from Florida, mourning his friend who died in Cleveland. He talks about his husband, a lawyer who spends too much money. Bobby thinks he sounds hot, but Jim thinks he sounds sad.Jim goes off the rails, discussing bachelorette parties infiltrating obscure gay bars and how it's offensive, but also acknowledging the need for equality and safe spaces. This leads to a tailspin about his desire to move and feeling trapped in his current life.The show takes a humorous turn as they play a Twitter post from a local Columbus man who wants to be humiliated by other men. Jim hits the metaphorical eject button, insisting no straight guy will ever like him, and Bobby suggests he write poetry again to reconnect with himself.They wrap up with sundries, with Bobby talking about bad service at fast food drive-throughs and Jim discussing Gen Z dressing up like '90s kids. In the end, "Not Well" delivers a wild ride full of laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of introspection.Support the showAs always you can write us at nowellpodcast@gmail.com or call us at (614) 721-5336 and tell us your Not Wells of the week InstagramTwitterBobby's Only FansHelp us continue to grow and create amazing content, like a live tour or just help fund some new headphones when needed. Any help is appreacited. https://www.buzzsprout.com/510487/subscribe#gaypodcast #podcast #gay #lgbtq #queerpodcast #lgbt #lgbtpodcast #lgbtqpodcast #gaypodcaster #queer#instagay #podcasts #podcasting #gaylife #pride #lesbian #bhfyp #gaycomedy #comedypodcast #comedy #nyc #614 #shesnotdoingsowell #wiltonmanor #notwell
Today on Boston Public Radio: Reuters recently documented 220 instances of death threats and harassment against school board members. We opened the lines to hear thoughts from teachers, students, and everyone in between. Juliette Kayyem discuss her latest column on how Musk destroyed “disaster response Twitter” and clears up the facts surrounding the COVID lab leak theory. She also touched on Murdoch's acknowledgement on Fox News hosts endorsing election fraud lies. Kayyem was former assistant secretary for homeland security under President Barack Obama, and is faculty chair of the homeland-security program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. For the remainder of the show, we were on tape replaying some of our favorite recent conversations with Satirist Andy Borowitz; Drag queen Nina West – also known as Andrew Levitt; Elle Simone Scott from America's Test Kitchen and Ray Angry, keyboardist for the legendary Roots.
Connor and Dylan have a delightful chat with Patti Murin (Frozen, Lysistrata Jones). It's the “most dramatic episode ever” as they dig into Bachelor Nation teas, Patti's pregnancy with her second daughter, and her Broadway career, all on the eve of buying tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras concert. This trio giggles about reality television, swoons over Colton Underwood, and covers The Secret Garden, living in a real life Hallmark town, and destigmatizing anxiety. Of course we revel in the brilliance of Patti's performance as Anna in Frozen, the heartbreak of Lysistrata Jones, and the need for Christine Baranski back on Broadway. They also discuss Nina West in Hairspray, The White Lotus season 2, and Patti's newly recorded duo album with her hunky husband Colin Donnell entitled Something Stupid available now.Subscribe to DRAMA+ for bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Follow Patti on Twitter & InstagramGet her new album Something Stupid!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Dylan
Dave and Ethan catch up on a busy few weeks of exciting Weird Al news and recap their experience attending Roku's official US Premiere of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story at the Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, NY!
Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her new book The You Kind of Kind, collaborating with Dolly Parton, believing in yourself, acting in WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story alongside Danielle Radcliffe, touring the country with Hairspray and much more! Plus, don't miss surprise guest Cassie Carroll for a special kindness tip of the week before her and Rob get married. Nina West is an American drag queen, actor, singer, songwriter, and LGBTQ+ activist played by Andrew Levitt. She was named the “Most Googled Drag Queen in The World” from 2020-2021 with over 7.8 billion unique searches. She rose to national prominence in 2019 with her appearance on VH1's Emmy-winning show RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, where she placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality. In 2021, she returned to the show as a guest and was anointed “America's Sweetheart” by RuPaul herself. She made history at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2019 when she became the first-ever person to walk the carpet in full drag, while her season won five Primetime Emmy Awards including Best Reality Competition Show. On June 17th, 2020, Nina released a charity partnership with country music legend and possibly the best person on the planet (besides my Cassie), Dolly Parton - The "Dolly X Nina: Kindness is Queen '' Collection - with all proceeds going to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and The Nina West Foundation to benefit LGBTQ+ youth and literacy. It sold out in hours. Speaking of philanthropy, Miss West has raised over $5million for charity and is often on the front lines of LGBTQIA issues. In 2021, she partnered with Nickelodeon and Blue's Clues for a series of Pride videos that went viral with over 2 million views. Nina hosted the first-ever DISNEY PLUS “This Is Me: PRIDE Celebration Spectacular,” a celebration of the LGBTQ community with Disney classics reinterpreted by LGBTQ artists like Hayley Kiyoko, Todrick Hall, and Alex Newell. She returned to the show in 2022 and performed with Disney Legend Alan Menken in a tribute to Disney Legend Howard Ashman. She has also fronted major advertising campaigns for multinational companies Pepsi, Pantene, Lane Bryant, BOMBAS, Bubly, and Procter and Gamble. Nina is currently headlining the brand-new national tour of the Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY from original Producer Jerry Mitchell in the lead role of Edna Turnblad, for which she has received rave reviews. Her first ever children's book THE YOU KIND OF KIND is out NOW through PA Press. As if she's not busy enough, Nina co-stars alongside Daniel Radcliffe and an all-star cast in the ROKU Original Movie WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story, which is also out now. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Nina @ninawest Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adidas severs ties with Kanye West over antisemitic comments. ESPN's Angela Rye discusses what Brittney Griner's future holds now that she has lost her appeal in a Russian court. Drag Race alum Nina West talks about her new children's book The You Kind of Kind. Sean Patrick Thomas joins the show to talk about collaborating with Kerry Washington on Reasonable Doubt, and bringing the story of Emmett Till to the big screen in Till. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com. Follow on Instagram: Janine Rubenstein - @janinerube Angela Rye - @angelarye Sean Patrick Thomas - @seanpthomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by asking listeners if they avoid spending money at morally questionable corporations. Shirley Leung weighed in on debates surrounding Massachusetts Ballot Question 1, commonly referred to as the "millionaires tax" or "fair share amendment." She also discussed the squeeze on Halloween candy this year. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe. Andrew Levitt, also known as Nina West, talked about LGBTQ+ activism amid homophobic attacks, his role playing Edna Turnblad in the 2022 tour of “Hairspray,” and his new children's book, “The You Kind of Kind.” Levitt is a drag queen, singer, actor and author. Corby Kummer discussed the struggle for New York City's street vendors to get more permits, and how inflation will impact Thanksgiving. Kummer is the executive director of the food and society policy program at the Aspen Institute, a senior editor at The Atlantic and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Anand Giridharadas shared insights from his new book, “The Persuaders,” including how storytelling is a tool for persuasion, the ways that people can more actively advocate in the midterm elections, and how President Joe Biden could be more effective at persuading. Giridharadas is a journalist, author and former New York Times columnist. John King gave us his thoughts ahead of the midterm elections and analyzed several specific races and debates. King is CNN's chief national correspondent and anchor of "Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. We ended the show by asking listeners where they draw the line in protesting politicians.
Nina West joins The Morning Beat to talk about her new children's book THE YOU KIND OF KIND (which is blessed and recommended by Country Legend Dolly Parton!) okay honey! THE YOU KIND OF KIND promotes the empowering message of kindness, community, love, and inclusion and we love to see it! Nina also shares her upcoming project with Daniel Radcliffe and how her time as the lead role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY is going!
Drag superstar, Nina West, joins The Disneyholics to talk about her recent hosting gig at the D23 expo, her new children's book, The You Kind of Kind, and her part in the upcoming Weird Al Yankovic biopic! Then we check in on the residents of Dreamlight Valley including the friendly f*ck boy next door, Prince Eric, and the budding romance between Mother Gothel and Merlin. Things are getting weird in the valley! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisneyholics/message
Dylan and Connor are joined by Nina West/Andrew Levitt (RuPaul's Drag Race, Hairspray). An elevengendary conversation years in the making. Listen in as the twins meet the first drag performer they ever saw live, the pride of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11: Nina West. They talk all things Hairspray on tour, falling in love with Edna Turnblad, Jerry Mitchell's post Snatch Game dreams, the Columbus drag community, why everyone needs a Patricia, whether or not she would do Drag Race All Stars, Jim Henson, VHS tapes, auditioning for Drag Race nine times, what it was like filming the competition, secrets and rumors, writing a children's book, spreading positivity and kindness, Yellowjackets and I Love That For You, and the future of Nina West.Follow Nina on Twitter & InstagramPre-order her children's book “The You Kind of You” here!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanGet your DRAMA merch (t-shirts, stickers, and more) HERE!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more! Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, rate us 5 stars, and leave a kind review!
Living our best Pride Month as Jonathan and Jaymes are joined by Drag Queen, Actor, Author and Activist Nina West. She shares how Drag Race changed her life, the unbelievable call that led to her starring role in Hairspray, her new Dolly Parton approved children’s book about kindness and so much more. Plus Jonathan’s embarrassing broadway celeb stories.Go big, be kind, be you. This is Pridecast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All Stars 7 wastes no time, oh at all, in dropping a second episode this week with a much anticipated and already legendary round of Snatch Game! Well, two rounds, actually, with all of the queens taking a page from the likes of Bob the Drag Queen and Nina West and serving two celebrity impressions. […]
All Stars 7 wastes no time, oh at all, in dropping a second episode this week with a much anticipated and already legendary round of Snatch Game! Well, two rounds, actually, with all of the queens taking a page from the likes of Bob the Drag Queen and Nina West and serving two celebrity impressions. Jinkx Monsoon raises the bar to nearly unreachable heights with her Judy Garland, but her Natasha Lyonne is a solid opening act. Monet is a knockout as Mike Tyson, Raja transforms into a top Snatch Gamer, and Jaida's perplexing Prince steals the show. Jinkx and the badge-blocked Trinity soar to the Top 2, but rumor has it Jinkx had this week in the bag and plunges Shea to a standstill. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @alrightmarypod Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) // @johnnyalso1 (Twitter) Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram) // @colindrucker (Twitter) Web: www.tasteofreality.com/alright-mary/ www.alrightmary.com BetterHelp Promo: betterhelp.com/AlrightMary (discount code: AlrightMary)
Note: due to technical difficulties, J. Keith's audio sounds worse than usual. We've taken steps to ensure this doesn't happen again.Grab your Batmobiles and thingamabobs, it's a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Nina West is a drag performer who won Miss Congeniality on the TV's “Rupaul's Drag Race.” Since then, she's focused on making kindness her brand -- especially since she's got such a massive audience of kids watching her work. Nina's also taking part in a national tour of the musical Hairspray later this year.Brandon Collins is a film critic, comedian and podcaster. You can hear his reviews on the podcast “Medium Popcorn,” where his critique eventually got the show recognized by rogerebert.com and Rotten Tomatoes. Brandon also hosts the podcast “Drunk Black History” where he showcases under-discussed black historical figures -- and if you support the show on Patreon, he'll even arrange for a certain celebrity to call and say thanks.Our guests will answer questions about heroes from Disney, comic books and history!What's the Difference: Car Sick!What's the difference between the purpose of shocks and struts?What's the difference between a sign and a symptom when referring to illness?Areas of Expertise:Nina: 1990s Disney Animated Movies, The musical Wicked, and Columbus, Ohio.Brandon: The movie The Dark Knight, Why Scream is the best horror film ever, and GooglingAppearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongNina WestBrandon CollinsWith guest experts:Ron Clements and John Musker, award-winning film directors, who spent over three decades at Disney.Eric Roberts, multiple Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated actor.Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Vaccine-getting by YOU.
Alaska and Willam discuss the “Entertainer of the Year” pageant with former winners Nina West (2008), Aurora Sexton (2011), and Tasha Kohl (1991). EOY is known to be the system with outlandish talent presentations, huge entertainment value, and big personalities. Plus they remember the iconic California EOY Prelim from 2010 that featured competitors like Detox, Delta Work, Chad Michales, and of course Willam. Also, join them in a live watch along of the video of Shangela's winning talent that year. Listen to Pageant Pod Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog Plus Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g PAGEANT POD IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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