Podcast appearances and mentions of suzanne westenhoefer

ollow The Clean Comedy Podcast on Instagram: @thecleancomedypodcast  Don't forget to add @jdcrevistoncomedy on IG: @jdcrevistoncomedy  Turn your funny into money! Visit Comedypreneur Want to be a comedy writer? Join the Funny Money substack! Or go to https://jdcrevistoncomedy.substack.com/  Grab your copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here.  Have a topic you want us to discuss? Reach out here.  Be Our Guest: Are you a clean comedian interested in being on our podcast? Contact us!  Stay Connected: Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us grow!  Welcome to Episode 402 of The Clean Comedy Podcast!  This week I interview the amazing Suzanne Westenhoefer! Suzanne is an out lesbian stand-up comedian. With her platinum locks, immaculate makeup, and chicest blazer, Suzanne personified 1990s lesbian chic when she appeared on Sally Jesse Raphael's “Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype” episode. She has been breaking through barriers from being the first lesbian comedian with an HBO comedy special to being the first lesbian comedian to perform on “Late Night with David Letterman” and all points in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-clean-comedy-podcast-w-jd-creviston--4825680/support.

"Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution"  is a new documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ entertainers in comedy. From legends like Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes and Rosie O'Donnell, the film discusses how LGBTQ+ trailblazers made a space for themselves in stand-up, late night, and Hollywood films. Director Page Hurwitz and comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer and Todd Glass discuss the project, which is available on Netflix starting today.This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Keith Reza and Alan Lee interview comedina Suzanne Westenhoefer. 

On this episode, Derek sits with LGBTQ Comedy Icon, Suzanne Westenhoefer. We talk about her early career aspirations, how she broke barriers in comedy, her 1994 HBO Special and how she has remained one of the constant forces for gay voices in comedy. Website: https://www.suzannew.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.westenhoefer Twitter:https://twitter.com/szwest1

Stand-up comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer tells the truth. That's why she could never be in the closet, even as she stepped out on stage as a comedian in the 1990s. Suzanne experienced her big shift at 29 years old, when she was an aspiring actress working as a bartender. After one of her regulars urged her to try her hand at stand-up over a Finlandia martini, Suzanne was skeptical, but entered an open mic contest.She easily won… and hasn't stopped making people laugh since!As an out lesbian comic, Suzanne has been a true pioneer in the industry, opening new doors and shattering stereotypes for decades. She was the first openly lesbian comedian to appear on Late Night with David Letterman and to have an HBO Special. In this conversation, we talk about Suzanne's incredible legacy, her current big goals, and one unforgettable road trip of a lifetime!Press play to discover:How Suzanne built up a career as a full-time comedian and the challenges she faced during her shift from New York City bartender to Hollywood entertainerThe behind-the-scenes journey to Suzanne's groundbreaking and influential HBO Special — and why the gay press ignored itWhy playing bigger on your own terms can inspire big shifts in those around youGuest bio: No one ever accused Suzanne Westenhoefer of being subtle — certainly not her audiences. After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering, and brutally honest comedy, she is not about to start pulling punches now. The kid from Amish Country who began her comedy career on a dare is celebrating a quarter century of out, open, no-holds-barred comedy.Timestamps:01:35  Intro02:07  Meet Suzanne Westenhoefer03:09  Suzanne's big shift into comedy08:00  “She's going to be a lesbian & you'd better be nice”10:01  Professional jealousy & homophobia15:00  First out lesbian with an HBO special19:23  HBO Special legacy21:38  Road trip story26:33  When you play big, others play big28:39  Broadway & drama29:42  The Ellen effect32:57  Comedy, business & homophobia36:19  Pandemic shift38:24  Next shiftsLinks:Suzanne Westenhoeferhttps://www.suzannew.com https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.westenhoefer Twitter: @szwest1 Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.com Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog Connect with me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker Twitter: @tracylspears Instagram: @tracylspears If you love the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential!Watch these episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TracySpearsSpeaker Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer talks life on the road and the return to Provincetown as we celebrate pride month with one of our favorite lesbian comedians. Download this fun episode presented by our friends at Miller Lite. Be 21 and over to visit https://www.millerlite.com/open-proud to learn more. #CelebrateResponsibly

For his first show of 2022, Yoni welcomes his guest, popular stand-up comic and actress, Suzanne Westenhoefer. Suzanne is the first openly lesbian comic to appear on American television, and the first to have her own HBO special. In addition to performing at clubs, festivals, and cruises around the world. She has also appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Stephanie Miller Show, as well as having made numerous other television and film appearances. Yoni and Suzanne spend a lively and funny hour (plus), talking about the world of comedy, the recent deaths of comedic icons like Betty White, Bob Saget and Dwayne Hickman, and what life was like for Suzanne, growing up non-Amish, amongst the Pennsylvania Dutch. Naturally, they also get some political commentary in, but mostly, it's just fun and comedy.

It's estrogen overload as Adam and guest co-host Joanne Filan look back at some of the greatest ladies to ever appear on the ASS... including Michelle Buteau, Julie Halston, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Shakina Nayfack, Irene Bremis and Joanne, herself! Loosen your bra, and enjoy this supersized special! Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank  

Trailblazing lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to the show to talk about the challenges of being funny in 2021 – as well as a highly inappropriate relationship she had in high school. But first, we discuss problematic songs of the 80s. Pass the Funky Cold Medina. Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank 

This is the classic DNR episode you've been waiting for. Things start messy with comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer and you'll be laughing all the way through this crazy and delightful conversation. An instant classic!

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer (HBO Comedy Special, We Have To Stop Here, Live From The Village) was waiting outside a restaurant for the valet to bring her car around, when she blacked out. Suzanne woke up in the hospital 3 weeks later. Listen to this extraordinary story from Suzanne Westenhoefer, a true trailblazer in comedy and a survivor. Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Story Smash sold-out consistently at the Hollywood Improv for 3 years. It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 7:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ ?and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

Denise and JD get a chance to spend a little....okay...a LOT of time with L.A.-based liberal, lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer, a longtime favorite friend who tells us about how life in Los Angeles lockdown is going for her. We do a little wander through the "old" times and lot about "these days".We've got options, too:  To view the video of this show, click on this link .  

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer joins the show to talk about OCD, cleaning, and taking advantage of a GOOD DEAL before playing 5 Quick Questions and  cleaning themed RadLib.

#LiveLoveThrive Show Host Catherine Gray interviews Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer.  After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she's not about to start pulling punches now! Don't miss a single episode of these #amazingwomen's #truestories. Subscribe today to our #YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/LiveLoveThrivePodcast You can also subscribe to our #ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-love-thrive/id1134670723 Follow 360Karma Website: www.livelovetthrivepodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/catherinegray1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/LiveLoveThrivePodcast

In our inaugural episode Los Angeles comic, Suzanne Westenhoefer, doesn't pull any punches with us! From Lancaster, PA to LA, we talk about everything ranging from being the first openly lesbian comedian, to coming out, to eight-tracks and even Billie Jean King, and her own takes on bias, and quarantine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unbiasedly-speaking/message

In this clip you’ll hear from our first guest, comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer. Long a staple on the LA comedy scene, Suzanne brings her humor and unfiltered thoughts on the challenges of coming out. Full episode coming 5/21/20. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unbiasedly-speaking/message

Stan Hywet Hall and Garden and the Akron Zoo are having Job fairs the weekend of February 8th. Stan Hywet Website (https://www.stanhywet.org/careers) Akron Zoo Website (https://www.akronzoo.org/employment) JC Penny is Leaving Chapel HillIt has been announced that JC Penny will be leaving Chapel Hill mall April 24th Homicide UpdateThe man has been identified as Bradley Harvey, 33, of Akron. Chief Investigator Gary Guenther said the preliminary cause of death was gunshot wounds to the head and neck. Akron Police Lt. Michael Miller said Harvey was found shot inside a parked car in the 1000 block of Winton Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. He said on Thursday that there are no witnesses or suspects. Miller said Friday that the investigation is ongoing. The Beacon Journal has created an interactive map to track homicides in Akron (https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=19rNiGBm0Sl1YVkAxmW8V59XFjTnyLeQN) . As of Jan. 31, there have been four, per information from Akron police. Senator Rob Portman Votes No WitnessesThe Senator has stated he will vote to acquit President Trump. Entertainment NewsDancing with Stars Tour Comes to the Civic The tour delivers a spectacular night of dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, with more surprise casting to be announced. More information (https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/177) Suzanne Westenhoefer w/ Brooke Cartus February 7th No one ever accused Suzanne of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. More Information (https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/207) Rocky Horror Picture Show February 7th - Kent Stage Door open at 11 with the show starting at midnight. More Information (https://www.thekentstage.com/e/rocky-horror-picture-show-91809427469/) Support the Show Buy Dave a Coffee (buymeacoffee.com/davejackson) and help pay for bandwidth, studio expenses and more. Tell Your Friends About the Akron Podcast! Support this podcast ( http://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

This week Dana sits down with veteran comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer to talk about politics, comedy, and the importance of women supporting women.

We pick up the ladies' chat with Suzanne talking about her old love affairs and involvement in a beauty pageant.  Also, breaking into comedy, dealing with a major accident, and exciting grammar talk!  It's part 2 of Kill Me Now with Judy Gold & guest, Suzanne Westenhoefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comic Suzanne Westenhoefer (not German) joins Judy LIVE from P-town, where they get into her early life, including getting kicked out by her dad, affairs with older guys, and when she developed her love to perform.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynette Molnar the force behind Girl Power Productions talks Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about Girl Splash A Summer Week For Women that takes place July 23rd to July 27th in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This year there will be a full lineup of parties, performers and lots of special events including a women-only chartered tour of Provincetown, a women’s whale watch and the Girl Splash infamous Cape Cod clambake. Molnar talks about the stellar lineup of performers that includes Lucie Arnaz celebrating a life on stage, The Julie Wheeler Show, Tony winner Lillias White and America's Got Talent Yoli Mayor. Comedians performing during the week include Vickie Shaw, Karen Williams, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Poppy Champlin, Judy Gold and activist Amy Siskind. Some of the special parties this year will be Girl Splash Idol, Provincetown Scavenger Hunt, Shoal Hope Cider tasting, Girl Splash Pool Party at The Crown & Anchor, Cape Cod Clambake at the beach, Over The Rainbow Bingo, Sunset Dune Tour and a Schooner Champagne Sunset Sail. There will also be dance parties including the White Party and Pride Party celebrating Stonewall 50th with DJ Rockaway. We talked to Lynette about what she hopes to accomplish with Girl Splash Week and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Lynette Molnar has created hundreds of events for our LGBTQ community including Holly Folly, Single Women's Weekend, Women of Color Weekend, Girl Splash, The Kiss-In and the First Good Old Fashioned Lesbian Revival among many others. Lynette has also contributed to our LGBTQ community nationally through her work with HRC, GLAD, NCLR and The Task Force. She is the recipient of numerous honors including The Task Force’s Community Service Award as well as several business and creative awards. When it comes to social activism Molnar stated, "I’m really driven by social change and that passion has fueled me my whole life." It is that passion that compelled her to come out of the closet at 15, to later serve on the Human Rights Campaign Board of Governors, to help lead any number of actions for LBGTQ rights and to Provincetown For Women.For More Info & Tix… LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

360Karma’s Live Love Thrive Show Host Catherine Gray interviews Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer.  After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she’s not about to start pulling punches now!   Don’t miss a single episode of these women’s amazing true stories. Subscribe today to our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/c/360Karma   You can also subscribe to our iTunes podcast: http://ow.ly/LvMG30mW8Ut   Follow 360Karma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/360Karma/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/my360Karma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my360karma/?hl=en

Original air date: June 17, 2017

Today we sit down with Suzanne Westenhoefer and if there is one thing Suzanne does is tell the truth and the truth is that life is funny, especially when it's fermented in Suzanne's mind. She also happens to be a very generous treasure trove of life experience. A trailblazer who started doing stand-up in the 1990s, she was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on “Late Night with David Letterman.” As only Suzanne can do, she takes us from damsels in distress to Karen Carpenter to how female performers will change the world! So join us as the conversation goes on and off the rails. Suzanne wouldn't have it any other way! http://www.suzannew.com/

Today we sit down with Suzanne Westenhoefer and if there is one thing Suzanne does is tell the truth and the truth is that life is funny, especially when it’s fermented in Suzanne’s mind. She also happens to be a very generous treasure trove of life experience. A trailblazer who started doing stand-up in the 1990s, she was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on “Late Night with David Letterman.” As only Suzanne can do, she takes us from damsels in distress to Karen Carpenter to how female performers will change the world! So join us as the conversation goes on and off the rails. Suzanne wouldn't have it any other way! http://www.suzannew.com/

Today we sit down with Suzanne Westenhoefer and if there is one thing Suzanne does is tell the truth and the truth is that life is funny, especially when it’s fermented in Suzanne’s mind. She also happens to be a very generous treasure trove of life experience. A trailblazer who started doing stand-up in the 1990s, she was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on “Late Night with David Letterman.” As only Suzanne can do, she takes us from damsels in distress to Karen Carpenter to how female performers will change the world! So join us as the conversation goes on and off the rails. Suzanne wouldn't have it any other way! http://www.suzannew.com/

Suzanne Westenhoefer returns and takes over the show!

Out comedy legend, Suzanne Westenhoefer brings her genius to The Tit for Tat Show!

This week's special guest is lesbian comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer. This hilarious lady has been on the scene for over 20 years and was the very first openly lesbian comic to appear on television. She's most sought-after as a performer for both straight and gay audiences nationwide and she works the Pride circuit, too. Find out who makes Suzanne laugh, whether she'll pop up on television soon, and why she thinks the guys should think twice before attending a gals' event. You might be surprised by her answer. Then, what's better than three hosts? How about six? This week, we welcome to the studio Kevin Platte, Chad Townsend and Barbara Kurzeja of the world-famous DC Cowboys. They are a part of the all-male performing arts organization for gay men in the Washington area. The group garnered international fame through appearances on NBC's America's Got Talent during season three, the closing ceremonies of the Gay Games VII at Wrigley Field in Chicago, at the Sziget Festival's Magic Mirror venue in Budapest, plus shows in Dublin Ireland and on an RSVP Caribbean cruise. And now, the boys are gearing up for their final performance. After 18 years, the Cowboys will be saying goodbye. Why, you ask? Well, listen and you'll find out. Geez. Kevin, Chad and Barbara stick around for the whole show, where the boys discuss Whitney Houston's family's new reality show; Ryan buys Ellen's house; Joey Lawrence joins the Chippendales; Yankee Candle Company releases a line of Man Candles; Anderson Cooper wins big for the Trevor Project; the Atlantis Cruise screwing-in-public couple just need to go away; and, One Direction looks super gay in a new video. We also have a brand new song to play for ya -- Billy Winn is a new singer/songwriter on the scene and his Future X Boyfriend follows our chat with Suzanne. Catch Billy performing at both the Washington, DC and New York City Pride events next month! And finally, we reveal the winner of our C-IN2 Prize Pack underwear prize pack!

Summary: Alicia joins us in the studio to guest host and tell us little bit about the Veg Society. QNews: Washington D.C. overcomes the hypocritical Catholic Archdiocese to pass a gay rights law. There's a lesbian running for the Mayor of the 4th largest city in the US! Rick Warren tied to Uganda's proposed gay/HIV death penalty law. Good Morning America, drops gay singer, Adam Lambert for woman beater, Chris Brown. Rainbow Rumors: Meredith Baxter inspired by Suzanne Westenhoefer to come out on the Sweet cruise! Queen Latifah still dodging the lesbian rumors. Rumor Willis joins 90210. Interview: Suzanne Westenhoefer interviews . . . herself (we can never get a word in with her), but its all good - because she's hilarious! :) Be sure to catch her this weekend at The Rrazz Room - Dec. 3-6.

Pam and Tommy join us in the studio to talk about Tuesday's Ladies' Night in the Castro, Jay and Charlie's run-in with BDSM, and the documentary "Food, Inc." Q News: Does See's Candies pale in comparison to other candy makers in terms of equality for LGBT employees? A new documentary, "Silent Partners," spotlights the experience of the partners of gay service members and more news on the Obama Administration's steps to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Rainbow Rumors: Jodie Foster prepares to show off her "Beaver." A new movie about Greta Garbo focuses on her relationship with Marlene Dietrich and other women. "Vagina Mom" makes first appearance on Showtime's "Nurse Jackie" (and for the record Dr. Cooper is the male doctor on the show, we got our doctors confused). Shannon Wentworth, co-founder of Sweet, a new lesbian travel company, joins us to discuss their upcoming Caribbean Cruise. This isn't you're typical lesbian vacation, so you'll want to listen about how Sweet plans to merge lesbian travel with social and environmental awareness. Be sure to keep an eye out for an upcoming video interview with Suzanne Westenhoefer , the first openly gay comedienne in the United States on the website: www.TheLesbianPodcast.com.

If a big motorhome comes driving up to your house one day, don't get too excited. Run and close all the windows, draw all the curtains and lock the doors. It might not be that you're a winner in the Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. You might just be the next contestant on the Suzanne Westenhoefer reality series, "How the Fcuk Don't You Know?!"