Podcasts about queer voices

Send us Fan MailWe continue celebrating PRIDE by bringing together the QUEER VOICES - Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, Jacob Newsone, and Brett Cullum. We talk about what it all means to us. Then, Jack Vallinski looks back at his time with PRIDE HOUSTON. Finally, Derek Charles Livingston is proud of SPAMILTON at Stages Houston, which has been extended through July 5th. STAGES - SPAMILTON https://stageshouston.com/event/spamilton-an-american-parody/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/

Send us Fan MailTHE COWGAYS are a viral sensation this Pride season! They are a country trio comprised of music artists Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac, and they take on '90s Country and bend it to a queer-friendly format. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum get to interview them! Then, Trendsetter Grand Marshal 2025 Hayden Cohen talks to the Trendsetter Grand Marshal 2026 D'Trique Fitzgerald! Finally, Brett Cullum talks to CLUE star Zoie Tannous about coming to the Hobby Center and hitting up Jollibee! THE COWGAYS:  https://www.thecowgays.com/CLUE: https://houston.broadway.com/shows/clueJOLLIBEE: https://www.jollibeefoods.com/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/

Send us Fan MailHAPPY PRIDE MONTH!  First up, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Ashley Barnes, who is the 2026 PRIDE HOUSTON 365 Female-Identifying Grand Marshal. Then Brett Cullum gets to chat up Tamara Siler about her cabaret show at Main Street Theater called SINNERS AND SAINTS. Finally, Bryan Hlavinka talks with Brad Pritchett, who is a 2026 PRIDE HOUSTON 365 Distinguished Grand Marshal. Tickets to Tamara Siler's show (runs through June 13th):https://mainstreettheater.com/tamara-siler-sinners-and-saints/Website for EQUALITY TEXAS:  https://equalitytexas.org/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/

Send us Fan MailFirst up on this QUEER VOICES, contributor Ethan Michelle Ganz interviews the Pride 365 Grand Marshal for 2026, representing the ALLIES. Mandy Giles: She is the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, whose advocacy equips families with tools to support and affirm their transgender children.Then Brett Cullum dives into some Theater Voices. First up, Labraska Washington, who is currently at the HOBBY CENTER playing one of the DRIFTERS in Theatre Under the Stars' BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. They are having an OUT AT TUTS performance on Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 pm.  Finally, Brett chats with Alley Resident Company Member Dylan Godwin about his role in DEAR ALIEN, a show running at the Alley where he plays a sassy gay advice columnist out to save the world from itself. Parents of Trans Youth: https://www.parentsoftransyouth.com/BEAUTIFUL: https://www.tuts.org/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical-2026/DEAR ALIEN: https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/dear-alienQueer 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/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, past grand marshal and producer Deborah Moncrief Bell interviews 2026 Disgtinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 2026 Judy Reeves. Judy has been a radio personality on KPFT, a community historian, a theater director, and an activist and friend of QUEER VOICES. Then author R. Lee Ingalls interviews financial expert Tim Stokes on the differences between online and brick-and-mortar banks. Don't forget, if you want to help keep us on the air over at KPFT, consider donating to the station at this link:  https://kpft.org/support-kpft/HAPPY PRIDE!  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/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we start off with PRIDE 365's Male-Identifying Grand Marshal for 2026, Dr. Roy Rivera. Dr. Roy talks about his career and his journey to fighting for LGBTQIA+ patient treatments. Then Brett Cullum and author R. Lee Ingalls discuss the top five highest-grossing LGBTQIA+ films.  We close out with Jack Wagner, who has written a parody musical about Trump and the MAGA Movement. More information about PRIDE Houston can be found here:  https://pridehouston.org/Dr. Roy's Elation Therapy can be found here:  https://elationpt.comSTABLE GENIUS tickets can be found at:  https://matchouston.org/events/2026/stable-geniusQueer 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/

Send us Fan MailBrett Cullum starts this episode talking to Paul Hope about his CLASSIC DISNEY CABARET running Mondays in May at Ovations. Then Bryan Hlavinka talks with Jack Berger about becoming a Distinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 365. Matthew Williams talks to Joe Panzarella about running for City Council. And finally, Bryan talks to The Royal Mystic Order of CHAOS about doing ROCKY HORROR at the River Oaks Movie Theatre. Paul Hope Cabaret:  https://www.paulhopecabarets.org/Joe Panzarella Campaign:  https://www.joeforhouston.com/Rocky Horror at River Oaks:  https://www.theriveroakstheatre.com/movie/RiverOaks/ROCKY-HORROR-PICTURE-SHOW-with-The-Royal-Mystic-Order-of-CHAOSQueer 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/

Send us Fan MailThis is a "best of" episode of QUEER VOICES, including three of our most popular segments. First up, Bryan Hlavinka interviewed Molly Cook back when she was running for Texas Senate. Brett Cullum spoke with Mike and Kyle from the podcast GAY-ISH about the word QUEER. And finally, Ethan Michelle Ganz spoke with an ex-teacher about the Texas Bathroom Bill and its impact on his career.  And just for fun, Madonna and K.D. Lang sings us off. 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/

Send us Fan MailThis episode kicks off with Avery Belyeu (CEO of THE MONTROSE CENTER) and Tammi Wallace (CEO of the  Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce) about the Kinder Institute's LOVE Survey of the Houston LGBTQIA+ community. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell talks Pride with PRIDE 365's President Kerry-Ann Morrison. Finally, Brett talks with Jason Nodler and Greg Dean of THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE about their latest production, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER. Link to the Chamber website: https://www.houstonlgbtchamber.com/Link to the Montrose Center:  https://montrosecenter.org/Link to Pride 365:  https://pridehouston.org/Link to CATASTROPHIC: https://catastrophictheatre.com/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/

Send us Fan MailWe start this episode with the gentlemen and gentlethem from TRANS VOICES discussing their non-profit and the upcoming Transgender Sexual and Wellness Fair at the Montrose Center on April 19th. Elih, Rene, Robin, and Theo address their community's concerns. Then Brett talks with Ellis C. Dawson III about his part in SPAMALOT, brought to Houston by Theatre Under the Stars. And finally, Brett talks to Kendrick Brown about his role in FENCES, which is opening up at the Alley. Links: Trans Voices https://www.transvoices.life/houston-chapterTUTS site for SPAMALOT tickets:   https://www.tuts.org/THE ALLEY for FENCES tickets:  https://www.alleytheatre.org/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/

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, QUEER VOICES dives into the theater. We have Derek Charles Livingston, who is the artistic director of STAGES HOUSTON. He breaks down his coming season. Jack Wagner tells us about a TRUMP musical called STABLE GENIUS that is premiering right here in Houston. Finally, Logan Vaden turns 35 for his special production of COMPANY from THE GARDEN THEATRE.Stages Houston - https://stageshouston.com/STABLE GENIUS - https://matchouston.org/events/2026/stable-geniusCOMPANY - https://matchouston.org/events/2026/company 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/

Send us Fan MailBrett Cullum talks to RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 16's Runner-up Sapphira Cristál about his/her/their appearance at the PUNCHLINE Comedy Club on April 17th at 9:30 pm. Surprisingly, Sapphira was raised here in Houston, and we talk to him/her/them about doing things like going to church with Beyoncé and Frenchie's chicken.  Then R. Lee Ingalls talks with banking professional Tim Stokes about electronic payment apps such as Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo.  Finally, Brett has an interview with Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE, which is at the Hobby Center through Sunday, April 5th. TICKETS FOR SAPPHIRA:https://www.ticketmaster.com/sapphira-cristal-houston-texas-04-17-2026/event/3A00645222574E72TICKETS FOR BACK TO THE FUTURE: https://www.tuts.org/back-to-the-future-the-musical-2026/?gclsrc=aw.ds&&adtype=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22748810795&gbraid=0AAAAADlaWWt0lBx12-HW5Ndc2rp7N77k4&gclid=CjwKCAjwvqjOBhAGEiwAngeQnbtXGtmpA6yb9_m9FzbjXYV4jqh6GChsdtss_1V-SSw_18asPPuRBxoCuKwQAvD_BwEQueer 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/

Send us Fan MailThis episode starts with a fascinating conversation Jacob Newsome has with family therapist August Tousignant-Stanton. They promote a queer-adjusted systemic lens model for their therapy sessions. Then Brett Cullum talks with actor Zack Varela. They are non-binary and in the family epic LEOPOLDSTADT, which is being presented by Main Street Theater. Finally, Lee Ingalls joins Brett to talk about some queer slanted news stories. Tickets for Leopoldstadt:  https://mainstreettheater.com/leopoldstadt/POWER OF THE NARRATIVE from Jacob Newsome:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jacob64448/PRAIRIE RAINBOW REVIEW by Brett Cullum and Lee Ingalls:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461180Queer 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/

Send us Fan MailThis week, we dive into a campaign now in its fourth year. SHOW YOUR PRIDE is a portrait project and collaboration with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with creative partner Chandrayee Soneja, with Soneja Creative. Tammi Wallace and Chandrayee are interviewed by Brett Cullum. Then Jacob Newsome interviews Keith Porter, Jr.'s father. His son was killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve. Finally, Brett Cullum speaks with Houston Drag ICON, Violet S'Arbleu, about the Drag Ban, which goes into effect on March 18th. 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/

Send a textIn this episode, Bryan Hlavinka interviews Eric Hulsey about OUT AT THE RODEO, which is happening on March 21st this year. Brett Cullum talks to Alejo Vietti, who costumed THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, now running at the Alley through the 29th. Deborah Moncrief Bell talks to Patricia Grayhall about her latest thriller called FRAMED. Finally, Bryan Hlavinka sits down with the President of the Dianas, Tanner Williams, to discuss the 73rd annual Diana Awards held on March 21st. Links:  OUT AT THE RODEO https://outrodeo.com/THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESThttps://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/importance-of-being-earnest/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23624683368&gbraid=0AAAAADke6EhswshOkCVA1t5bvs7lkMFcS&gclid=CjwKCAiAtq_NBhA_EiwA78nNWNCs_iLARTba_Ohub6mmz_0l-Vzry2qQlMmhD13gmwczNMRDrvulNRoCoXQQAvD_BwEAuthor - Patricia Grayhall https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patricia-Grayhall/author/B09QPLP8M3?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=640c2334-00ea-4ed1-a5fb-0af7e2ba6165The Dianas https://thedianafoundation.gay/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/

Marsha P. Johnson was a trailblazing figure in LGBTQ+ history whose presence, activism, and compassion left an indelible mark on the movement. From the streets of Greenwich Village to the front lines of early gay rights activism, her life was defined by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the most marginalized members of the community.In this episode, we're exploring Marsha's life, her role in the movement that followed Stonewall, and the enduring legacy she left on LGBTQ+ activism, community care, and queer history.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay NightlifeListen to Episode 51. ACT UP: Silence = DeathListen to Episode 58. Gay Icons: Our Friend, DorothyListen to Episode 63. The Stonewall RiotsAdditional Resources:The Mafia's Control of New York's Gay Bars: A Hidden Chapter in LGBTQ+ HistoryACT UP: The Radical Fight for HIV/AIDS Awareness and LGBTQ+ RightsJudy Garland: The Enduring Legacy of Hollywood's Timeless Star and Gay IconStonewall Riots: A Catalyst for Pride and the Fight for LGBTQ+ RightsMarsha P. Johnson (National Women's History Museum)Overlooked: Marsha P. JohnsonMarsha P. Johnson (Britannica)Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. JohnsonThe Gay Liberation Youth Movement in New York: 'An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail'Pay It No Mind - The Life and Times of Marsha P. JohnsonSupport the showGet Your Merch

Send a textWe start off talking with Joe Folladori and Tamarie Cooper of THE CATSTROPHIC THEATRE as they are in the middle of premiering Joe's hit show KATY PERRY CANDY DARLING MARY MAGDELANE. Then, Ethan Michelle Ganz talks with a transgender man who left his teaching job because of the Texas Bathroom Bill. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Edward Staudenmayer about his marriage and touring with THE GREAT GATSBY. 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/

Send a textThis is an interview you will ONLY find on our podcast. This interview did not air on KPFT. It includes some coarse language and features Davis Mendoza Darusman talking with Grant Martin about Houston politics and the campaigns he masterminded. 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/

In today's political climate, the term gender-affirming care is often framed as controversial and used synonymously with “transgender for everyone.” In reality, gender-affirming care includes a wide range of medical, mental health, and supportive services that both cisgender and transgender people access every day to align their bodies, health, and well-being with their gender.In this episode, we're exploring what gender-affirming care actually is, its history and evolution, and the medical and political landscape shaping the conversation today.Additional Resources:Read Besties in CrimeGender Incongruence and Transgender Health in the ICDGender-Affirming Care for Cisgender People: Q&A with Theodore Schall and Jacob MosesTo Protect Gender-Affirming Care, We Must Learn From Trans HistoryWhat is Gender Dysphoria?Magnus Hirschfeld and the Quest for Sexual Freedom: A History of the First International Sexual Freedom Movement (Critical Studies in Gender, Sexuality, and Culture)Elmer Belt, Harry Benjamin, and the Birth of Gender-Affirming Surgery in the United StatesTransgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump AdministrationPuberty Blockers for Transgender and Gender-Diverse YouthWhat are Puberty Blockers? What Are the Benefits and Risks for Transgender Children?Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)Utilization and Costs of Gender-Affirming Care in a Commercially Insured Transgender PopulationHow Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Heath Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to ChildrenMACPAC Releases 2024 Edition of MACStats: Medicaid and CHIP Data BookSupport the showGet Your Merch

Send a textWe start off with an interview with the new President of the Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus, Brandon Mack.  Then Bryan Hlavinka talks to two candidates that are both running for Houston City Council District C - Nick Hellyar and Patrick Oathout. Both candidates are queer voices! And finally, we discuss Jacob Anthony Rose's memoir Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice. Nick Hellyar site: https://nickforhouston.com/Patrick Oathout site: https://patrickforhouston.com/Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus site: https://www.thecaucus.org/Jacob Anthony Rose site:  https://jacobanthonyrose.com/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/

Send a textIn this episode, author R. Lee Ingalls speaks in depth with Jack Berger about his life and legacy as a community leader. Jack has just been named Institutional Giving Officer at the Montrose Center. Lee talks to him about coming out, his career in sports, and how he affects change in any organization he enters. Then the whole QUEER VOICES team assembles to honor Carl Han and Kenney Loftin, two men we recently lost at the end of January. We also reveal the candidates for Grand Marshals of PRIDE HOUSTON 2026's parade. 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/

Send us a textIn this hour, we talk theater with two of Houston's movers and shakers. Brenda Palestina is currently starring in the Alley's production of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, which runs through February 15th. The show is a mix of politics about women and immigrants that is more timely than ever. Then Brett speaks with Paul Hope about his cabaret show  Loverly- The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe (and Lane), which will be performed on Monday, February 9, 16th, and 23rd, at 7:30 pm at Ovations Night Club in Rice Village. Paul is a walking encyclopedia of Houston and musical theater. Rounding out the episode, Jacob Newsome interviews trans activist Raquel Willis. Raquel is a national figure in the Transgender Rights fight, and she has a lot to say about where we are.REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES:  https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/real-women-have-curves/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23387036587&gbraid=0AAAAADke6EicWpJGec6DaOzJHt6yZ_De_&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIm7uyVjx5-8Jduhaxsdbk39LAGoe-Eig7MNW0g6Kq98auZCRZW-UzBoChKMQAvD_BwEPaul Hope Cabarets:  https://www.paulhopecabarets.org/Raquel Willis:  https://www.raquelwillis.com/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/

Send us a textThis QUEER VOICES will focus on the political as we get personal with two candidates running for judicial office. First up, Bryan Hlavinks talks with Jim Kovach, who is campaigning for re-election to Harris County Civil Court at Law #2. Then, a political candidate himself, Davis Medoza Darusman (running for JP Precinct 5, Place 2), talks with "lesbian activist" and former mayor Annise Parker. She is running for Harris County Judge. Links to campaigns:  https://www.anniseparker.com/https://kovachforjudge.com/https://www.davisforjustice.com/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/

Send us a textThis week's show includes three distinct segments! First up is Davis Mendoza Darusman, who is running for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5. Then we have Tim Stokes, a banking compliance consultant, and he speaks about what to watch out for now that the government no longer regulates lenders. And finally, R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum talk about how queer television is getting thanks to HEATED RIVALRY and STRANGER THINGS! We hope you are not here just for "basic Sci Fi!"   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/

This episode is a collection of LGBTQ+ artists spanning nearly 50 years.

Send us a textThis week, we are going non-binary! Brett drafts Clarity Welch of the Catastrophic Theatre to talk about their journey refusing to label themselves as this or that. Along the way, we discuss queer theater and pop culture figures who broke the binary. Then, non-binary director Andrew Roblyer tells us about their 12-hour directing marathon, THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. This event will take place on January 24th at Studio 101, located on Spring Street.  So let's peek behind the curtain of androgyny and agender! If you need tickets for the DIRECTOR'S CUT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/directors-cut-the-marathon-tickets-1976783189734Queer 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/

Send us a textIs that the air on fire, or is it just 2026? Dr. Lana Coble gives us the astrological insight into what 2026 has up its sleeve. Spoiler alert, it's pretty transformational. Things are really going to move, and some of you need to party like it's 1999. After that, Brett Cullum talks with Nimitz High School Graduate Darrel T. Joe about his homecoming to Houston with the 30th anniversary tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. It's going to be at the Hobby Center as part of the BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER series until January 18th. Tickets can be found at: https://houston.broadway.com/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/

Send us a textHappy 2026 from all of us here at QUEER VOICES! Here is a time warp featuring our favorite historian and deejay, JD DOYLE. This show includes three mini segments from 2014 and his QUEER MUSIC HERITAGE collection. It's like your gay uncle's playlist broke loose and invaded your speakers for about an hour. For more about JD and Queer Music Heritage:  https://www.queermusicheritage.com/Enjoy! Dance! And stay gay, Pony boy!  Link to JD's book 1981: https://www.amazon.com/1981-My-Gay-American-Road-Trip/dp/1943444382/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14WKEWKLHZ4BZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rizpkCuiMSKi-cAnq9_LEw.DBv1iF0D6WqW5eNoYy96S0xxGFxmi2HRYa-RJT5FJ3c&dib_tag=se&keywords=1981+jd+doyle&qid=1766959745&sprefix=1981+JD+Do%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1Queer 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/

Send us a textFrom the Vault: Listen to this never before released Bonus Episode from Season 2, originally recorded in October of 2021! René and Dustin add their Queer Voices to the Voices of the Restoration; alongside those of Emma and Joseph Smith as the Prophet was imprisoned in Liberty Jail!Add your voice by sending your thoughts to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Send us a textFrom the Vault: Listen to this never before released Bonus Episode from Season 2, originally recorded in October of 2021! René and Dustin add their Queer Voices to the Voices of the Restoration; alongside that of Eliza Snow!Add your voice by sending your thoughts to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Send us a textHappy Holidays from QUEER VOICES. Brett talks to John Cameron Mitchell about his appearance here in Houston on December 28th at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB. It is brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON! Then Brett talks BLACK CHRISTMAS with Joan and Mariana from SCARY MOVIE NIGHTS. They break down the ultimate creepy Christmas flick. Access to this episode is early for podcast subscribers! THANK YOU for listening, and we hope to be in your speakers in 2026! 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/

Send us a textWelcome to the first of a couple of our QUEER VOICES Holiday Specials! We talk with Tammi Wallace about the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and how you can use them as a resource to find the right business to do... well... anything with! Then we have a roundtable featuring Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, and Brett Cullum discussing holiday traditions within the community. And we play a song or two to get you in the mood for the holidays! 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/

Send us a textThis week, the QUEER VOICES team assembles for three segments. First up, Deborah Moncrief-Bell catches up with author and comedienne Jenny Block. Jenny has just finished a book called "Badass Manifesting," and she discusses how to make your dreams a reality. Then the entire Queer Voices team gathers together to discuss the nightmarish bathroom bill and Texas politics in general. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Julie Irvin Hartman about shocking and sudden changes to HUB certification that will leave minorities and women out in the cold. 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/

Send us a textThis show contains a trio of interviews about holiday theater events in Houston. We talk to Mitchell Greco about WHITE CHRISTMAS, which will show in the Hobby Center from Theatre Under the Stars, Elizabeth Bunch talks A CHRISTMAS CAROL from the Alley Theatre, and Zoe Parkinson lets us know about A DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL. Additionally, Lee and Brett discuss holiday shopping.   We found these companies super supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community:  Levi's, Nike, Starbucks, Costco, Bath & Body Works, Delta, United, MGM Resorts, Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Ulta, Absolut Vodka, Mercedes, Home Depot and Sephora. Local to Houston - Eclectic Home, Antiques on 19th, AG Gallery, Silverlust, Dramatika, Bliss, and Vinal Edge. These were midling right now:  Amazon and Walmart Companies to Avoid: Chick-fil-a, Shen Yun, and the Salvation ArmyQueer 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/

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving, and welcome to another episode of Queer Voices. This week, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Lana Coble about Lilly Roddy, our community's most famous Astrologer. Lilly passed away recently, and we wanted to remember her and share with you the details of her Celebration of Life, held at the Montrose Center on December 6th. Then Brett Cullum talks to Wesley Whitson about ANGELS IN AMERICA, which is playing now through December 20th at the Rec Room Arts. And finally, Brett and author R. Lee Ingalls discuss the recent bullet we dodged with the Supreme Court in relation to LGBTQIA+ marriage rights. 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/

Send us a textOn this episode of Queer Voices, we begin with Jacob Newsome interviewing Joelle Espeut, founding chair of the Houston Stonewall Democrats. Joelle discusses her journey to founding a new political action group. Then Brett Cullum talks to Kathy Ng, a playwright who will premiere BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER. The show runs from November 21st through December 13th at the MATCH complex. Finally, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Ian Haddock about THE NORMAL ANOMALY.    It's a group that seeks to empower the black queer voices in our community.  Tickets for BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER can be found here: https://matchouston.org/events/2025/beautiful-princess-disorderQueer 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/

Send us a textThis is a packed show that starts off with Davis Mendoza Darusman discussing his activism following the removal of the Rainbow Crosswalks in Montrose. Then Stephanie Saint Sanchez talks about LOCAS and their pop-up cabaret called UN-PRESIDENTED. James Martinez discusses TEAM FRIENDLY, and then we speak with Carrie Rai about TONY'S PLACE. 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/

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about Neil Diamond, hot flashes, and turkey! Up first, Brett Cullum talks with Ramsey Pack, who is playing THE NOISE in the Neil Diamond musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. Ramsey is non-binary, and they discuss the show and their gender identity. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell takes on MENOPAUSE with guest Linda Gibbs. Finally, Brett and author R Lee Ingalls talk KPFT, politics, and holidays for LGBTQIA+ folksQueer 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/

The multi-talented MicahTron is a rapper, producer, writer and DJ who has performed around the globe. But she still stays grounded in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and uses her superpowers to amplify queer voices. In this episode, Micah highlights five of her favorite queer artists of the moment, while reflecting on her own journey as a queer hip-hop performer born and raised in San Francisco. BONUS: we'll get an exclusive first listen of her latest track, "Blood Suckers", coming out in November! Micah's Selections: Wifey Riddim - Shygirl, ft. Jorja Smith & Sadboi (2025) KFC Santeria - Cain Culto (2025) Introvert - Cat Burns (2024) Soft Spot - JMSN (2023) Am I Ok? - Hugo de la Lune (2025)

Send us a textOn this episode of QUEER VOICES, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Jeffrey Campbell, who is the CEO of ALLIES IN HOPE (formerly AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON). He talks about all things related to the organization and tells us about their upcoming Ball, which is scheduled for November 14th.  You can find tickets at https://www.aihhouston.org/hopeforhoustonballDanielle Sampey talks with Bryan Hlavinka about Lazarus House. This organization provides fitness and diet programs for individuals with a chronic condition that causes wasting. Their website can be found at https://thelazarushouse.org/Then Joel Tatum talks to the 2ND CHANCE PLAYERS OF DALLAS, TX. They are about to open a production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT. You can find out more about them at https://www.secondchanceplayers.org/DON'T FORGET... KPFT is a listener-funded radio station. Please, if you can donate in the name of QUEER VOICES, go to https://kpft.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/11694-may-2024-membership-drive/contributeQueer 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/

Send us a textThis episode begins with a very moving tribute from the mother of Iris Santos, who was a transgender woman murdered in 2021. Her case remains unsolved, and if you have any information, we ask you to step forward. Then Brett Cullum talks to Julia Krohn about the Theatre Under the Stars season opener THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Finally author R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum talk about their latest Netflix obsession, THE HOUSE OF GUINNESS! 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/

Send us a textIt's a packed episode this week! Brett Cullum talks with the ORIGINAL QUEER VOICE, Mr. Jack Valinski! It's all about the crosswalk controversy in Montrose, and we give you a little more insight than the mainstream media. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Sumya Paruchuri about SEAT, an organization that advocates for queer students. Historian and author R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum talk about the origins of several queer terms for our history month. And Davis Medoza Darusman waxes nostalgic about the LEVITATION music festival. 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/

Send us a textOn this episode, QUEER VOICES looks at politics, history, and business. We begin by having Davis Mendoza Darusman speak with Molly Cook, a member of the Texas State Senate. Molly doesn't sugarcoat all of the challenges facing our community today inside Texas politics. Next, author and historian R. Lee Ingalls interviews Richard Watson about his life growing up and coming out decades back in Mississippi, New Orleans, and here in Houston. Richard talks about the challenges of being gay before it was legal or even accepted, and offers advice for us living in the here and now. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Tammi Wallace about the GREATER HOUSTON LGBTQ+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. She focuses on women in business, but the conversation encompasses a wide range of topics for queer Houston. 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/

Send us a textThis is a podcast exclusive! Avery Belyeu breaks down the Montrose Gala's biggest fundraiser of the year, OUT FOR GOOD. Jacob Newsome interviews her about the event happening on October 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Houston. More tickets and information can be found at : https://montrosecenter.org/event/out-for-good-2025/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/

Send us a textMeet Atlantis Narcisse, a trailblazing force in Houston's LGBTQ+ community whose journey spans decades of service, advocacy, and community building. From organizing HIV testing sessions in her living room during the 1990s epidemic to founding multiple organizations supporting transgender individuals of color, Atlantis embodies the spirit of compassionate leadership and resilient advocacy.As founder and CEO of Save Our Sisters United, Atlantis created a lifeline for transgender women seeking safe healthcare alternatives to dangerous "street hormones." Her home, lovingly called the House of Capri, became a sanctuary where LGBTQ+ individuals rejected by their birth families could find genuine acceptance. "To be that house mother was to help take care of your real life," Atlantis explains, "not your club life, not anything else but your real life and to see you as a person and empower you."The conversation takes a powerful turn when Atlantis discusses her nomination as Pride Grand Marshal, a recognition that deeply moved her as a Black trans woman over 50 in Texas. When addressing this year's theme "You won't break our pride," her response resonates with unwavering determination: "We are resilient. We are not going anywhere. Though you may take these superficial attacks at us, we are stronger and we are even stronger together." Her words reflect the ethos behind her newest initiative, Queens of Houston, a groundbreaking coalition providing unified emergency response for LGBTQ+ Houstonians during crises from hate crimes to natural disasters.Atlantis's story reveals how community strength emerges through unity and mutual support. "This is not a me fight, this is a we fight," she reminds us, highlighting how LGBTQ+ communities have historically created their own safety nets when traditional systems fail them. Her leadership demonstrates that real change happens when we recognize our collective power and stand together against challenges that might otherwise break us individually.Discover how one woman's commitment to "filling the gaps" has transformed countless lives and strengthened an entire community. Listen now to be inspired by this remarkable change-maker whose work reminds us that pride is ultimately about resilience, visibility, and the courage to create the support systems we all deserve.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/

Send us a textThis week's show combines the worlds of politics, history, and the arts. First up, we talk with Brad Pritchett, who is being honored this year at the OUT FOR GOOD gala on October 4th. This year, the event will be at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston. Brad talks about his career and how he got started in politics, and how he keeps the faith when things are not going well. In the second segment, we bring in author R. Lee Ingalls to discuss Clarence Arthur Tripp's book THE INTIMATE WORLD OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, as well as the documentary LINCOLN LOVER OF MEN. Finally, we talk with Michelle Britton and Adrienne Shearer about their production of DANCING LESSONS at the MATCH, which runs through September 21st.  It's a show about a man on the spectrum and how he navigates the world.  Important Links:  OUT FOR GOOD INFORMATION  - https://montrosecenter.org/event/out-for-good-2025/LINCOLN LOVER OF MEN - https://www.loverofmen.com/THE INTIMATE WORLD OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-World-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743266390Tickets for DANCING LESSONS - https://matchouston.org/events/2025/dancing-lessonsQueer 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/

Send us a textOn this episode of Queer Voices, we spotlight the fight for civil rights, the power of theater, and the challenges of aging in our community. First, the ACLU of Texas' Brian Klosterboer breaks down the latest wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Austin, including the bathroom ban and Senate Bill 12, and shares how lawsuits and grassroots action are pushing back. Then, director Rhett Martinez discusses The Last Yiddish Speaker, a dystopian play co-produced by Houston's Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company and the Jewish Community Center. Finally, Richard Elbein from the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Texas explains a groundbreaking $3 billion state initiative to fund dementia research and what it means for LGBTQ elders and caregivers.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/

Join the hosts of the Queer LBC Podcast as they delve into the urgent issues facing LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities in California. This episode explores the recent devastating budget cuts affecting LGBTQ+ health programs in the state and the alarming ICE raids that threaten the safety of immigrant families. With passionate discussion, the hosts and their special guest, Andrew, examine the impact of these challenges on their communities, the response of local leaders, and the inspiring resilience demonstrated through protests and community actions. Tune in to hear firsthand accounts, engage with current events, and reflect on the power of unity in the face of adversity.

All the queered up Shakespeare vibes :)

In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join Destiny from Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival in 2011. Episode Notes: 0:01 - Introduction of Pariah Film & Bad Queers1:18 - Bad Queers thoughts on Pariah 5:41 - Parental impact in Pariah 10:20 - Internalized homophobia and coming out 14:53 - Oversexualization in the LGBTQ+ Community 20:16 - How religion shows up in the LGBTQ+ experience21:57 - Laura and Lee's relationship 33:04 - How the film portrays first love and heartbreak 37:37 - Gender norms 46:01 - The Mom's in the film 49:58 - Societal expectations of Black womanhood 55:11 - Wrapping up the show! Follow and support Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the PastShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually loveSupport Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ Email at badqueers@badqueers.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast...