Feast of Fun : Gay Talk Show
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FOFA #1723 – Terrifying Tales of a Coffee Shop Barista –...
People are madly in love with their coffee. Over half of all Americans start their day with a cup of coffee and many of those folks drink at least two cups every day. Today comedian and barista Ever Mainard joins us to talk about her hair raising adventures working at a 24 hour coffee shop, why heroin addicts love to shoot up in their bathrooms and why hipsters hate on Starbucks so damn much.
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FOF #1793 – Prince Manvendra Returns – 05.13.13
A vibrant gay scene is blossoming in India which for years was held back by the horrible legacy of British colonial rule. Now change is finally happening thanks to people like Prince Manvendra, who has been leading the way for equality. Today His Royal Highness Prince Manvendra joins us in person to talk about the progress for equality in India and his new organization Ekta Transglobal.
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FOFA #1686 – 50 Shades of Halloween – 05.10.12
Oh sweet surrender! Whether it’s gristly doom or erotic orgasm, the buildup of tension and release is universal to pleasure. And that is why I put on my special black spandex outfit for you today! (Laughing maniacally). We’re thrilled to present 50 Shades of Halloween: sexy gay tales of terror complete with monsters, ghosts, murderers, zombies, all downright evil bitches, read to you by some of our favorite guests.
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FOF #1792 – Richard Pryor Jr. is Bustin’ Loose – 05.09.13
Richard Pryor is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time. He changed comedy forever with his dark humor which was an authentic reflection of the bordello he grew up in. It was much to our delight to find out that his first born son, Richard Pryor Jr. grew up to be a fabulous gay man and a fierce drag queen! Join us as Richard Pryor Jr. shares his incredible life story, his father’s struggle with alcohol and drug abuse and overcoming his own...
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FOF #1791 – Alaska Faces the Future – 05.08.13
Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 may not have won the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar, but there is no sashaying away from the fame and fan base that she’s worked so hard to build. Listen as we chill out with Alaska the day after the coronation and find out what’s next in store for this queen who kicks some serious ice.
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FOF #1789 – Alaska Wins! – 05.06.13
Tonight RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar. Although Jinkx Monsoon is this season's popular gal, RuPaul might not pick her the winner and instead give the grand prize to Alaska. Today we take you on a behind the scenes of the taping of the season finale, where, like last year, they taped every possible outcome and edited it into one hot delicious show.
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FOFA #1768 – Jinkx Monsoon and #teamAlaska are on Fire –...
It’s been an incredible year so far for Jinkx Monsoon and Alaska Thunderfuck from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Right now these two drag queens are in the top 3 of this season of Drag Race. One of them will America’s Next Drag Superstar. For those of you that think we are biased, get yourself a HUNTY t shirt and then we'll talk.
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FOF #1787 – Amy Vanderbilt’s Strange Advice – 05.01.13
One of the strangest of these etiquette experts was Amy Vanderbilt, who in her book The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette gave some very unusual advice on relationships, courtesy and money. Today we’re joined by comedy writer Robyn Pennacchia to talk about the advice Amy Vanderbilt gave out back in the 50s which seems strange by today’s standards.
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FOF #1786 – Perfidia, the Queen of the Big Wig – 04.30.13
It takes a village to dress a drag queen. Behind every fierce drag queen there’s an even fiercer queen helping her to look her best. For years Steven Perfidia Kirkham has styled wigs for some of Broadway’s biggest shows and many of your favorite drag queens and entertainers. Today Perfidia, wig stylist to the stars, joins us to talk about all the glorious big wigs from Lady Bunny to RuPaul, and what it was like in the Wigstock and Club Kid scenes of the 90s.
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FOF #1785 – Let’s Do the Time Warp Again – 04.29.13
When The Rocky Horror Picture Show came out in theaters in 1975, it was a flop. Audiences didn’t quite know what to make of the film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Show, a kooky musical that featured Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad transexual scientist from outer space who builds himself a sexy Frankenstein monster named Rocky. Today Peaches Christ joins us on a behind the scenes tour of one of the greatest films ever made, the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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FOF #1784 – Stephen Leonard and Manny Capozzi’s Sexy...
A new study finds that how long your facial hair is can influence how attractive you are to others and that ten days growth is seen as the hottest. Do you agree? Today the fabulously bearded Stephen Leonard and Manny Capozzi join us for a live music session.
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FOF #1783 – Celebrity Anti-Drug PSAs that Make Us Want...
In the 1980s the political attention against drugs was directed towards suburban school children. A lot of money was wasted on celebrity PSAs that ironically got kids to try drugs by putting the idea in their heads in the first place. Today comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at Pee Wee Herman and Clint Eastwood’s Crack Cocaine Ad, Punky Brewster’s Nose Candy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rage against turkeys.
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FOF #1782 – Men at Work – 04.24.13
Some jobs men do are inherently sexy. No matter what the guy looks like, some folks get their panties all wet when they discover he’s a fireman or a doctor. For others, what turns them on the most in a man is that he has a jobb at all. Am I right ladies? Today, the very funny Meredith Kachel joins us to take a look at which guys have the sexiest jobs, turning a profession into a pick-up line, and do we find these jobs really sexy, or is it just because hot guys play them on TV?
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FOF #1780 – Zooey Deschanel is Not a Terrorist – 04.22.13
The world held its breath as authorities successfully captured the second suspected Boston Marathon Bomber alive on Friday. During the manhunt, FOX news which is neither foxy nor news, misatakenly identified actress and ukulele enthusiast Zooey Deschanel as one of the suspected bombers in a close caption.
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FOF #1779 – The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Phat Gay...
Video blogger Joshua Lindsay created the character of Jonnie Jenkins, a heavy set kid who loved to giggle and sing off key on a whim. Musicians Ke$ha and Katy Perry thought his covers of their songs were cute, and made him an overnight sensation by retweeting his videos. All this fame led Joshua into dangerous territory when he found himself starving in New York City, becoming a slave for a shady online media company that was obsessed with the bitcoin schemes.
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FOF #1777 – Fabulous Gay Moments in Comic Book History –...
Holy homoerotic undertones Batman! Gay folks sure love comic book superheroes. We all can identify with characters who aren’t like “normal” people and have to hide their secret identities or maybe it’s just their perfect bodies in colorful tight spandex? Today supergeek Brian Sweeney talks about fabulous real gay moments in comic book history.
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FOFA #1644 – Sharon Needles Loves Alaska Thunderfuck –...
Sharon Needles won last year’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and is the most celebrated drag queen from that show. His lover, Alaska Thunderfuck has tried out for the show at least four times and never made it on. This is their first interview together! Listen as Sharon Needles and his lover Alaska Thunderfuck talk about their relationship, their spooky Haus of Haunt and who wears the stilettos around the house.
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FOF #1775 – How to Please Yo’ Man – 04.12.13
Spring is in the air! And so is romance. We know you want to make your lover as happy as you can, so today we’re looking a ways to connect with your loved ones and give them what they need. The she-larious Meredith Kachel is on today’s show to look at how to get the sex you want in your relationship without suffocating your loved one.
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FOF #1774 – Men Who Fly the Friendly Skies – 04.11.13
Of all the jobs gay men love to do, being a flight attendant is probably one of the hardest. Everyone thinks they’re just passing out snacks but the reality is that flight attendants are exposed to crazy passengers, terrorist threats, cosmic radiation and many infectious diseases. Today we’re joined by historian Phil Tiemeyer whose new book Plane Queer: Labor, Sexuality, and AIDS in the History of Male Flight Attendants chronicles the fabulous history of men who fly the friendly skies.
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FOF #1773 – Pitbulls in Pantyhose – 04.10.13
Size queens rejoice! A new study says that when it comes to the size of a man’s penis, size not only matters, but it’s actually what ultimately drove evolution to give humans the largest wangs in the jungle. Today we’re taking a look at penis size and the intriguing study that says that even though bigger is better, there are diminishing returns when it comes to the size of your love rocket. Plus- pitbulls in pantyhose.
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FOF #1772 – How to Calm Down an Angry Lesbian – 04.09.13
Everybody gets angry sometimes- and then there’s lesbians, who are angry all the time! Women! Am I right, fellas? Seriously, anger is important for everyone. When we can channel our rage effectively, it can become a driving force that can not only change ourselves, but the world. Today, the outrageously funny Sapna Kumar and Brian Sweeney join us to take a look at the cliche of the “angry lesbian.”
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FOF #1771 – Monica Beverly Hillz Spillz the Tea –...
Monica Beverly Hillz's big secret is that she is not from Beverly Hills. Today, Monica Beverly Hillz joins us in person with her gal pal Jade Sotomayor from Season 1 to talk about her remarkable experience on RuPaul’s Drag Race, coming out as transgender on the show and how her relationship with her mom has changed.
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FOF #1769 – Screamin’ Rachael, Queen of House – 04.04.13
Since the origins of house music in Chicago in the early 80s, Screaming Rachael Cain has been its most vocal champion. And throughout the 90s, Rachael was a big part of the famed Club Kid scene in New York City, where many gay icons got their start. Today Screamin’ Rachael joins us along with her protogé Jorge Cruz to take a look at the legacy of house music and her remarkable life.
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FOF #1766 – A Slice of Equality – 03.29.13
No matter how the Supreme Court rules, everyone is declaring Marriage Equality the winner. Even Time Magazine is getting on the love train by showing real same sex couples smooching on their cover. Today the reliably hilarious Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at the whole Supreme Court Marriage Equality Hearings.
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FOF #1765 – Outrageous Moments in Rock & Roll – 03.21.13
When it comes to jaw dropping celebrity moments, nobody serves up scandal like musicians. Sex drugs and rock and roll isn’t just a catchphrase, it’s a recipe for outrageousness. Today comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at our favorite moments in music where celebrities lost their minds.
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FOF #1764 – Perfect Just the Way You Are – 03.20.13
Everyone, at one point in time, was a sweet innocent child, full of wonder and joy. For many LGBT folks, it’s hard to remember those sweet times in our lives after facing so much hostility simply because we were all “born this way.” Today blogger Paul Vitagliano joins us to talk about his book “Born This Way: Real Stories of Growing up Gay” which showcases photos of kids who grew up to identify as gay.
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FOF #1763 – I’m From Chicago and I Will Whoop Your Ass –...
Nobody has gotten more mileage out of their one moment in the spotlight on RuPaul’s Drag Race than Mystique Summers, who became a folk hero during a fight by screaming “I’m From Chicago and I Will Whoop Your Ass!” Listen as Mystique Summers whoops our asses on this podcast as she reads those queens that paint orange and fills us in on her whole fight with Morgan McMichaels.
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FOF #1762 – Chef Jaime Laurita’s Food Secrets – 03.18.13
lthough most people prefer to eat at home, a lot of Americans eat out for every single meal and rarely have any fresh vegetables in their diet. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Cooking at home can be easy, healthy and delicious, when you know how. Today Chef Jaime Laurita, who married to his husband Rich Lane on the Real Housewives of New Jersey shares with us his fabulous food secrets, including his easy recipe for risotto.
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FOF #1761 – The Rich Cultural Legacy of Madonna –...
Madonna is a gift that keeps on giving. You could talk about her endlessly and it never gets old. From her awkward sex book photos, to her passion for Kabbalah, to her hatred of hydrangeas, examining Madonna’s many quirks has practically become a full time job for comedian Nadya Ginsburg. Listen today as we chat with Nadya Ginsburg about her new web series Madonnalouges, where she hilariously examines everything about Madonna as Madonna.
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FOF #1759 – I Get High With a Little Help From My...
Arggh! When will winter be over? Although spring is just around the corner, many people still feel the winter blues and sleep more, eat more and avoid any social contact. Today we talk about some simple but effective ways to beat the winter blues, with a little help from our friends Meredith Kachel and Brian Sweeney.
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FOF #1758 – Deven Green Teaches You How to Read –...
It’s not very often you get to roast fish, let alone roast the queen of all the little fishies, RuPaul herself! Today, Deven Green takes us behind the scenes of her appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race and what it takes to make comedy gold when reading to filth. Listen as Deven gives us pointers on roasting as we serve some of our very own send-ups of RuPaul– like this one: RuPaul is so old- “You better work” has now become “You better send me the social security check.”
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FOF #1757 – Does this Wicked Witch Costume Make Me Look...
Everyone loves the Wizard of Oz. More people have seen the 1939 musical than any other film ever. Now 74 years after Dorothy clicked her ruby slippers, Disney is revisiting the story, billing Oz, the Great and Powerful as a prequel. Today we journey to Oz and take a look at why it’s so hard to make a good movie version of the L Frank Baum stories and our review on the new Oz- the Great and disappointing film.
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FOF #1755 – The Amazing Legend of Armen Ra – 03.07.13
One of the more fascinating aspects on Sharon Needles’ debut album PG-13 is her collaboration with theremin player Armen Ra. Listen as we talk with Armen Ra from his home in Hollywood about his incredible life, his deep friendship with Amanda Lepore, the death of the New York City nightclub scene in the mid 90s and his friendship with murderer Michael Alig, portrayed in the film Party Monster.
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FOF #1754 – Macho Macho Man – 03.06.13
Most gay men who’ve ever gone on a dating site or hook-up ap are sooner or later asked by someone “are you masculine?” For some guys it’s a befuddling question because their not quite sure how to answer it. Today, we’re talking about masculinity and why it seems to matter a lot to people looking for love or sex. And could your quest for the masculine ideal be blocking you from finding true happiness?
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FOF #1748 – Oscarcast 2013 – 02.25.13
The 2013 Oscars paid tribute to music in cinema by bringing together actors from three Oscar winning musicals of the last decade — Chicago, Dreamgirls, and Les Miserables Miserable. Joining us today is comedian Rob Anderson to take a look at year's Oscars: Moms are the new beard, Adele and Melissa McCarthy are the same person, and forget about getting on the best or worst dressed list- celebrities now worry if their fashion choices will go viral.
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FOF #1744 – Chubby Checker – 02.19.13
He may have survived segregation, discrimination and even Hurricane Katrina, but musician Chubby Checker is having the fight of his life to reclaim his name. Chubby Checker is twisting mad over the dubious app that allows you to estimate the size of a man’s penis from his shoe size.
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FOFA #1646 – Whatever Happened to Those Celebrity...
Before cats ruled the internet, Hollywood had always been in love with all the animals. Like their human counterparts, some of the animals in Hollywood have led pretty awesome lives, but other animal’s stories are filled with exploitation, imposters and depressing deaths.
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FOF #1742 – Sex is Really Good for You – 02.14.13
Valentine’s day is annoying. It’s just a fake holiday made up by greeting card companies to get you to spend money you don’t have on shit nobody wants. It turns out, despite the risks of broken hearts, STDs and unwanted pregnancy, having sex alone, with a partner or even a group, is actually good for you. Today, we are chatting with the very funny comedian Jessica Halem about why being a whore is actually a healthy thing, and we’ve got science to back it up.
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FOF #1739 – Send in the Clowns – 02.11.13
Taylor Swift used the her opening number at the Grammys to take a pot shot at her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles from the boy-band One Direction. As if we weren’t sick enough of her croaking about her ex-boyfriends as it is, Taylor was put onstage with a bunch of equally annoying clowns. Today Brian Sweeney joins us to dish the dirt on the Grammy’s otherwise know as the awards show for music they play in restaurants, elevators and malls.
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FOF #1738 – The Bionic Drag Queen – 02.08.13
After years of stomping around in heels, Jackie Beat’s pelvis has more fractures in it than her corset. These hips don’t lie- Jackie Beat urgently requires double hip replacement surgery, and she needs your help. Don’t worry Jackie! We have the technology. We can rebuild her into the world's first bionic drag queen. Stronger than she was before- funnier, dirtier, crazier.
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FOF #1732 – Paid to be a Bitch – 01.31.13
Talk about a perfect job. Comedian Kristen Studard just got done doing an improv murder mystery on a cruise ship where the audience almost always picked her to be the murder victim because her character was a bitch they wanted dead. Listen as Kristen puts on some Southern charm when we get her to prank phone call the Boy Scouts of America who are taking a poll of whether they should admit gays into the tent.
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FOF #1731 – Movies Every Drag Queen Must See – 01.30.13
Everyone is acting a little bit like drag queens these days. With Michelle Obama’s eye roll, female pop divas sick-o-ning costumes and the hit of RuPaul’s Drag Race, drag queens have gone mainstream. Shade has replaced the word diss, hunties! Today we’re joined by film maker, drag queen extraordinaire “ Peaches Christ to talk about movies every drag queen must see- films that inspire and capture the very essence of being a fierce drag queen.
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FOF #1729 – All Eyes Are on Honduras – 01.28.13
Since a government coup in 2009, some 87 LGBT Hondurans, including many of their top leaders, have been the victim of a systematic campaign of targeted hate crimes and political assassinations. Today we’re joined by one of Honduras’ LGBT rights leaders, Jose “Pepe” Palacios, who is currently traveling the US speaking about the struggle for equality in Honduras.
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FOF #1728 – Baby It’s Cold Outside – 01.25.13
Brrr! A new craze is sweeping the internet during these chilly winter months– people are posing naked for pictures in the snow. The trend started with two British ladies taking pics of themselves in their bra and panties out in the cold and now it’s snowballed, with all sorts of cyber nudists showing of their wintery shrunken private parts in a futile battle against nature.
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FOFA #1717 – The Ballad of Tammie Brown – 01.25.12
Although Tammie Brown was eliminated early on during the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, audiences never forgot this oddball drag queen who seemed to be the spiritual love child of Andy Kaufman and Marlene...
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FOF #1727 – Game of Thrones – 01.24.13
Every year, Bill Cruz puts together a meaty list of Chicago comedians he’d like to get freaky with. This year many of Chicago’s hunks and skunks of comedy are in an uproar, because many of them felt left out even though they texted him photo of their junk.
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FOF #1726 – Digital Apocalypse – 01.23.13
The Internet may have changed everyone’s lives for the better, but sometimes it feels like all these new blogs and social media sites are ruining everything and turning us into awful people. Today, the very funny Brian Sweeney joins us to look at awful behavior we all do on the internet and what we can do to stop it. Why all content creators are slumming it and what the future of your favorite websites will look like.
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FOF #1720 – Like My Photo if You Think I’m Cute –...
Say Cheese! We all try to put our best face forward with our internet profile photos. But sometimes we scare off others with our strange self-pics. Today the deliciously awkward Brian Tiberius Sweeney joins us to look at the strange things people do with their online profile photos and the common mistakes we all make when taking a photo of ourselves.
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FOF #1719 – If You Like Pia Coladas – 01.14.13
Another Glitter Day has come and gone and with the new year comes new fabulous podcasts. But over the holidays a lot happened while we were on vacation home to Puerto Rico. Join us today as we take a first hand look at the gay scene in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Grindr en Espaol and the true meaning of Glitter Day.
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FOF #1718 – Incredibly Strange Christmas Music, Vol. 5 –...
Our annual holiday series of oddball holiday songs we think deserve a second listen. Join us as we take a look at artists who hastily rebuilt their hit songs overnight into Christmas carols, with hilarious results.
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FOFA #1502 – Incredibly Strange Christmas Music, Vol. 4...
We're running a little behind on Vol 5 of our annual holiday series so please enjoy “Incredibly Strange Christmas Music, vol. 4″ - a collection of rare, twisted holiday songs that will punch up your eggnog and set your yule log on fire. Christian Dummies, 8-Bit Christmas music, demented parodies and songs about booze.
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FOF #1714 – Let’s Have a Kiki Michelle Visage – 12.17.12
The Drag Stars at Sea Cruise sailed out in choppy waters after the cruise line issued a controversial letter requesting passengers to not dress up in drag. After a very heated public outcry, Carnival apologized saying anyone could be as fierce as they wanted on the high seas. Today Michelle Visage from RuPaul’s Drag Race dishes the dirt from the cruise which brought together 1300 fans and most of the queens from the show.
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FOF #1713 – Busting Through the Pink Glass Ceiling –...
Even though he’s a gay guy, comedian Thai Rivera likes to work in tough clubs in rural areas rather than in gay friendly places in the city. He’s not alone, many gay comics feel the same way, that gay audiences tend to be the toughest crowds to please.
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FOF #1712 – Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s Amazing Race – 12.13.12
They don’t call it the Amazing Race for nothing. Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Brent Ridge beat the odds winning the grand prize of one million dollars, making them the world’s richest and most fabulous goat farmers. Listen to Josh’s moving experience as he tells us about what it took for them to win, the other contestants and how the prize money will literally save their farm.
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FOF #1710 – Sherry Vine’s Dreams Come True – 12.10.12
Drag queen Sherry Vine spills the tea on her TV variety show She’s Living For It, where she and her drag queen gal pals serve up Carol Burnett realness with some really corny jokes. Listen as Sherry talks about being hand picked to appear on RuPaul’s 1993 Christmas Special, her soul sisterhood with Jackie Beat.
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FOF #1709 – How to Put on a Show – 12.09.12
Everyone in San Francisco loves Peaches Christ’s movie events where she and her drag queen gal pals put on a crazy little show before the screening of a cult film, on time. How does she do it? Listen as we talk about how you too can put on a fabulous show in your neck of the woods, and get all the drag queens to show up on time.
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FOF #1707 – Making a List, Checking it Twice – 12.06.12
Like the Oscars, most awards start out as a joke. Our friend comedian Bill Cruz thought it would be hilarious to make a list of the Top Ten Chicago Comedians He’d Like to Fuck This Year. Today Bill Cruz joins us to talk about his magic list and what it takes to get on it, and all the hot news.
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FOFA #1113 – Incredibly Strange Christmas Music, Vol. 2...
Christmas is so bizarre- the loud colors, the strange rituals and the omnipotent bearded Santa all lend a special psychedelic flavor to the winter months. Listen to our annual collection of lesser known Incredibly Strange Christmas Music. Buy the music and make a trashy Christmas mix CD!
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FOFA #904 – Incredibly Strange Christmas Music Vol. 1 –...
Christmas music connects us to a sense of childhood wonder and also drives us insane. On today’s special eggnog flavored Feast of Fools we’re taking you sleigh ride of crazy as we play for you some of the most insane, scary, offensive and over the top Christmas themed music.
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FOF #1703 – How to Be an Awesome Guest on Any Talk Show...
Many people dream of having their lives instantly transformed by the power of being a guest on a fabulous talk show. How do you do it? Today we're pulling back the curtain on talk shows and podcasts to share with you the secrets on how to get a talk show by developing the perfect talking points.
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FOF #1702 – Milk is Good for My Bone – 11.26.12
A new craze is sweeping the internet: milking. A video featuring handsome British college men pouring bottles of milk on themselves is going viral, inspiring hundreds of people doing the same pointless thing. Pointless but also kinda hot. With "milking" all the rage, comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at some ridiculous but sexy internet trends that have caught on over the years.
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FOF #1700 – Man Whoring It Up – 11.20.12
A new study shows that many guys are not whoring it up in the least bit. What!? Come on guys, your balls aren't going to empty themselves. Today man-whore Brian Sweeney joins us to examine some of the studies that say men aren’t as promiscuous as society thinks they are, and while we may be a bit disappointed, it could be a good thing.
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FOF #1698 – Magical Mystery Cock – 11.16.12
A man's penis is a remarkable organ, it’s always in motion, expanding and contracting. Comedian Meredith Kachel- who is responsible for many men’s erections joins us to take a look at the mighty wang and explore a ridiculously long list of sexy things to do in between orgasms.
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FOF #1697 – Real Life Precious – 11.15.12
Some people’s lives are just filled with drama. Maybe it’s just bad luck, or maybe they are attracted to conflict like lesbians are to a vegan potluck. Either way, what do you with life’s horrible experiences says a lot about your character. Today, comedian Caitlin Bergh joins us to talk about her hair-raising experiences with falling in love and working as a social worker.
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FOF #1696 – Peaches Christ, You Smell Terrific! –...
Of all our senses, smell may well be the most emotionally powerful. The sweet scented Peaches Christ joins us to talk about smell, and why so many drag queens are so stinky! What causes us to smell so bad, and how to freshen up your costumes, wigs, and your very own body to smell your very best.
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FOF #1696 – Diddle Me Elmo – 11.13.12
Elmo is innocent! Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who plays Elmo is on a leave of absence from on Sesame Street to deal with accusations of a sexual affair with a 16 year old guy. Will Kevin Clash suffer the same fate as Pee Wee Herman? Joining us is comedian and pop culture junkie Brian Sweeney, that’s Sween Dog to you, to examine what’s behind Elmo-gate, and what similarities his case shares with the downfall of CIA Director David Petraeus.
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FOF #1693 – My What a Pretty Face – 11.12.12
We're ready for our close-up! Today we take a look at our faces, what science says about how our faces reveal who we are, and what you can do to flaunt it, or cover it up. How to look your best and figure out what’s inside the book by judging its cover.
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FOF #1692 – Why It’s Hard to Be an Out Athlete – 11.09.12
Comedian Eric Oren, a straight identifying guy who loves to play sports, joins us to talk about why his gay teammates are comfortable telling him they are gay, but not publicly. Eric may be in the no homo zone but that didn’t stop him from dressing up as an 80s rocker and writing us a beautiful love poem. Isn't that sweet?
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FOF #1691 – I Was an Internet Celebrity – 11.08.12
The very funny Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at early online celebrities, the changing face of media, why RuPaul’s Drag Race is different from most other reality TV shows and why Lady Gaga might be struggling with her weight because of her passion for music.
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FOF #1690 – Obama Nails It – 11.07.12
Obama wins in a landslide! We like to think it it was our Rainbow Obama Unicorn t-shirts that nailed it for the President. Listen as the awesome Brian Sweeney joins us to take at look at the election results which are thankfully finally over. Plus- Lady Gaga throws Adele under bus and an airport in the UK is using Tina Turner's music to scare off birds.
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FOF #1689 – Get Out the Vote – 11.06.12
If dick will make you slap somebody, then pussy will make you bite their head off. Republican’s have foolishly taken on women’s health and reproductive rights, and it’s going to kick them in the ass. The very funny Meredtih Kachel joins us to see what’s right around the corner on election night.
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FOF #1687 – Say Hello to the New Disney Princess –...
A Halloween miracle has happened- George Lucas came to his senses and sold the Star Wars franchise to Disney for a cool $4.5 billion. That's a lot of lightsabers. Today Professor honey bear Zach Lamm joins us to take a look at what this means for Star Wars fans now that Disney owns the franchise. Plus, does this slave girl suit make me look fat?
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FOFA #1461 – Insane Costumes I’ve Seen People Wear –...
Today the fabulous Christian Greenia, the world’s best known Elvira impersonator, joins us to talk about Halloween costumes, what’s hot this year, what’s out and what are some common costume mistakes you should avoid.
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FOFA #1083 – Hocus Poke Us – 10.29.12
Get ready to cast a spell, a sexy spell that is. Halloween is just days away, so we’ve invited Shivian Balaris — a real-life cute gay witch to help us get into the spirit of...
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FOF #1686 – War on Halloween – 10.26.12
The war on Christmas is just right wing propaganda, when in fact there is a very real attack always going towards Halloween. Comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at why the attack on Halloween is bi-partisan, from tea-partiers claiming the holiday is socialist, since you give out free candy to kids to liberal college students launching awareness campaigns against some costumes because they are racist.
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FOF #1683 – Hot to Cheat on Your Man and Get Away WIth...
Whether you suspect your partner is cheating, or you’re trying to not get caught picking somebody elses pumpkin, chances are, someday, the chickens will come home to roost. Today the hilarious Manny Capozzi joins us to take a look at the common practice of cheating, why so many people do it and how to save your relationship if you or your loved one finds yourself looking for a little action.
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FOF #1679 – The Secret of My Success – 10.17.12
Movies and reality TV shows trick us into thinking that if we work hard enough, our dreams will come true. We can do anything if we just have the perfect training montage to push that boulder up the hill. Our friend Brian Sweeney just lost his lucrative job working the layaway counter at a retail discount store, but that’s not going to stop him from getting what he wants out of life.
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FOF #1678 – People For the Ethical Treatment of Sharon...
Drag superstar Sharon Needles joins us to talk about why she did PETA's Halloween ad campaign that asks people to not be flesh eating zombies, her passion for being vegetarian and how to turn chopped up body parts into the ultimate fashion accessory.
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FOF #1675 – How to Survive As A Homeless Person In...
The very funny Meredith Kachel, who knows how to use her street smarts to turn a trick or two to survive in a post-apocalyptic world joins us to talk about how to make it when you are down and out.
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FOF #1671 – The Worst Halloween Movies Ever – 10.04.12
The ghoulish gal from San Francisco, Peaches Christ, joins us to look at the worst Halloween themed films ever made, Paul Lynde’s Halloween TV special and classic films that feature Halloween as a theme.
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FOFA #1584 – A Double Date with Bruce Vilanch and Ronnie...
We are thrilled to have two of our favorite guests in the home studio- Bruce Vilanch and Ronnie Kroell! Listen as Bruce talks about what happened between him and James Franco at the Oscars and Ronnie gives us the low down on his love life.
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FOF #1665 – Revenge of the Nerds – 09.25.12
At one point in time comic books, sci-fi and computers were seen as fringe elements. Now, nerd culture is a billion dollar industry- the biggest films, books and expos are all about the geeky things that used to get you beat up. The very funny and expert on everything Brian Sweeney, joins us to talk about what we lose and gain as nerd culture goes mainstream, and how to prepare for when LGBT culture hits the big time.
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FOF #1663 – How to Slut It Up at the Gym – 09.21.12
Big surprise, gyms are filled with hot guys who for some crazy reason, would rather spend their time working out than paying attention to our desperate attempts for a sexy hook-up. The hilarious and non-professional slut Meredith Kachel to talk about what it takes to lure that man while he’s more focused on lifting weights than getting with you.
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FOF #1661 – Hail to the Fag Hag – 09.19.12
Gay men and boisterous women are natural allies. Our female friends understand us and we both help each other be fabulous. The hilarious Kelsie Huff joins us to talk about the unique friendships gay men and women form. We recently saw Kelsie perform part of her one woman show where she describes battling homophobic mean girls at a Christian bible camp as a teenager with her gay best friend.
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FOF #1659 – The Curse and Blessing of Reality TV –...
People often think that becoming famous overnight will fill that big gaping hole inside them. But would being on reality TV really make things better for you, or is it just putting your soul on lay-a-way for the devil? Chef Jamie Laurita and his partner Rich Lane, who most recently got married on the Real Housewives of New Jersey join us to talk about the ins and outs of being a reality TV star.
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FOF #1654 – Michelle Visage’s Sneak Peek at RuPaul’s...
We’re dishing it up with Michelle Visage, RuPaul’s soul sister, who serves up reality TV judge realness on Drag Race. The pop diva is tied up in our home studio and we’re trying to break her iron will to get her to reveal the secrets of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Five, and All-Stars.
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FOF #1653 – Jet Eveleth’s Acting Lessons – 09.07.12
The brilliant comedic genius Jet Eveleth joins us to talk about the crazy things acting teachers say as well as actual good advice on finding your voice as a performer and relaxing so you can be as funny as you can. Why messing it up can be the best thing that ever happened to you. And how being in the closet impacts your creativity.
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FOF #1651 – The World’s Most Famous Gay Hustler –...
Actor Michael Kearns shares his never before told stories from his new book “The Truth is Bad Enough” – how his method acting led to him to being the world’s most famous male sex worker, and making love to Barry Manilow.
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FOF #1649 – Cognitive Dissonance – 08.31.12
More than usual, the Republican National Convention is a hot mess- they've picked a candidate no one’s excited about, their platform is from another century, and in his doddering speech, Clint Eastwood came off more like Dirty Diapers than Dirty Harry. Joining us is the reliably hilarious James Fritz , who can stuff two bananas in his mouth when nobody's looking, no homo.
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FOF #1642 – The Sixth Sense – 08.23.12
In reality, people posses all sorts of incredible abilities. Today we're talking about the real sixth sense-- incredible ways our bodies can understand the world around it based on subtle cues, scents and smells. Although technically it isn't mind reading, ovulating women have the world's best gaydar, some people can see colors that others can't and and everyone can really smell your fear.
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FOF #1640 – Let’s Get Flexible – 08.21.12
One of the most misunderstood ideas in fitness is stretching. When is a good time to stretch? Should you stretch before, during or after exercise? Joining us is fitness expert Craig Ramsey, who for over a decade has been helping people transform their lives with his holistic fitness approach, earning him the title of World’s Nicest Trainer.
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FOF #1637 – My Boyfriend is Huge – 08.16.12
The fabulous comedian Meredith Kachel hares with us some hilarious stories about her boyfriend’s large endowment. Plus. why straight men like to cry and what it's like to hook up with a Children's TV actor.
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FOFA #1624 – Hungry for Hate, Nom Nom Nom! – 08.13.12
The very funny James Fritz, named by many local publications as Chicago’s funniest comedian joins us to talk about haters who love fried chicken and wether comedians are as slutty as dancers.
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FOF #1633 – Deven Green’s Gold Medal Winning Sexy...
Perfect time for a little Olympic erotic fan fiction! Today the hilarious Deven Green, who has quite a filthy potty mouth, graces us with an original slash fiction story of ice skating champion Johnny Weir in a crazy tea room extravaganza.
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FOF #1632 – Lindsay Lohan’s Ridiculous Life – 08.08.12
Inspired by the powerful interview Lindsay Lohan did for Vanity Fair, writer and drag queen D’arcy Drollinger created Project Lohan, a story of Lindsay’s life as told using only quotes from media sources. Join us as we chat with D'arcy about the ridiculous life of Lindsay Lohan.
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FOF #1629 – Kate Bornstein Inside the Belly of...
Writer and performance artist Kate Bornstein, well known for her work as an advocate for trans folks, queer youth and all misfits is coming forward with her amazing story of being a high ranking official in the Church of Scientology and right hand man to founder L. Ron Hubbard in her new book “A Queer and Pleasant Danger: A Memoir.”
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FOF #1628 – The Olympic Olympics – 08.02.12
Before we started the Feast of Fun podcast, we use to put on a drag queen variety shows called Feast of Fools. Today, we’re dusting off one of our favorite chestnuts from that era - the Olympic Olympics- a skit in which a foolhardy drag queen wants to go under the knife in order to qualify in the sport of women's solo synchronized swimming.
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FOFA #1600- Horror Magnate Peaches Christ – 07.27.12
One of the scarier details about the gay Canadian cannibal killer Luka Rocco Magnotta is his obsession with his neighbor, horror film actor, Derek MacKinnon who starred as a killer in the 80’s movie Terror...
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FOFA #1562 – Phi Phi O’Hara is Not Here to Make Friends...
Phi Phi O’Hara joins us in person to take a look at a lot of what really happened behind the scenes of RuPaul’s Drag Race and why she is terrified if she’s crowned the Next Drag Superstar. You will be shocked.
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FOFA #1536 – I’m 82, I’m Sexy and I Know It – 07.25.12
Just because you are in your Autumn years doesn’t mean you can’t pluck a Spring chicken. How do you keep an eye out for the clues that others are interested in you? Today the fascinating David Leddick shares with us stories about his life as a gay man working in advertising, cultivating yourself about how to be fabulous at any age.
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FOF #1627 – The Burning Embers of Fire Island – 07.24.12
Do gay beach vacation spots have the same allure they once had now that sex is so easy to get on your mobile device? Comic musician Manny Capozzi joins us to share with us some of his new hilarious parody songs and to take a look at the changing face of gay retreats.
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FOF #1623 – You Can’t Go Wrong with Manila Luzon –...
One of the most celebrated drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race is Manila Luzon who dazzles with her colorful themed outfits, inspired by Big Bird, taxi cabs and even Ronald McDonald. Today Manila Luzon talks about the insane things she had to do to get on RuPaul’s Drag Race, all the conspiracies and how she keeps getting bugged by queens to digitally retouch their photos.
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FOF #1616 – 50 Ways to Ditch a Drag Queen – 07.09.12
You’re in for a real treat! The boys from Feast of Fun are taking a little break from doing the show, so they asked me, Saltina Obama Bouvier, a glamourpoous drag queen to do the show for them. I also brought along my sidekick Daphne Dumount. You might not like her though.
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FOFA #1550 – This is the Voice I Want to Use – 06.06.12
The way we talk has a lot to do with not just where we come from, but who we surround ourselves with. Are you a fraud then if you change the way you speakToday we’re joined by speech pathologist and video blogger Jennifer Tarle to take a closer look at the way we talk, and what we can do to speak more clearly to connect better with others.
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FOF #1615 – Deven Green’s Summer Tips and Tricks –...
Summer is finally arrived, and it’s sizzling. Like a cool breeze, the very funny Deven Green joins us today to share her tips and tricks for making your summer truly special. What does your beach towel say about you? How to pick up hot guys and gals at the pool and of course Anderson Cooper comes out as gay! Shocking!!!
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FOF #1612 – Gay Gamers Throttle the Joystick – 06.28.12
Jasen Lee and Eric Lieu, organizers of the Chicago Gaymers Meetup, talk about gay gamer culture and the wild happenings that wil happen this weekend at the Gay Gaymers Meetup.
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FOF #1611 – In Bed with the Enemy – 06.27.12
Writer and philosopher John Corvino joins us to talk about how Marriage Equality has changed over the years, what's holding back half the country from embracing equality and what it's like to write a book with anti-equality advocate Maggie Gallagher!
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FOFA #1606 – Let Latrice Royale Sop You Up – 06.25.12
Latrice Royale’s name may sound like an extra special ice-cream sundae but this queen is the full meal deal. Audiences are hungry for more of this fan favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race.Even though she’s encountered...
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FOF #1607 -The Gay Housewives of New Jersey – 06.20.12
Recently, housewife Caroline Manzo’s gay brother Jaime Laurita and his partner Rich Lane tied the knot in a fabulous same-sex wedding that aired on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, becoming one of the highest rated episodes ever. Today Jamie and Rich, the gay couple that recently got married talk with us about their crazy, colorful lives and what it's like working for Madonna.
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FOF #1604 – Susan Powter Fights to Stop the Insanity –...
After all these years, Susan Powter is still working to help people eat well and get into shape. She's taking on the corporations that shove junk foods down our throats and coming out against the fat acceptance movement. Remember Susan's catch phrase "Stop the Insanity"? Well the insanity never stopped.
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FOF #1599- Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse – 06.08.12
The very tasty and very funny Bill Cruz joins us to take a look at the recent unbelievable cannibal news stories that have people wondering is this the dawn of a zombie apocolypse?
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FOF #1594 – Tennessee Loveless’ Strange World of Color –...
Tennessee Loveless, a rising star in the modern pop art world talks about how he makes his paintings without being able to fully see his color choices since he was born colorblind.
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FOFA #1089 – Grammar Girl Dishes it Up – 05.29.12
Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty joins us to talk about the common problems everyone has with grammar and gives us a behind the scenes look at her incredible journey.
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FOFA #1575 – Sharon Needles Wins RuPauls Drag Race –...
Condragulations Sharon Needles! Although we taped this show before the winner of RuPauls’ Drag Race was announced, it’s clear that the internet chose the spooky kooky queen from Pittsburgh as America’s Next Drag Superstar. Even...
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FOF #1591 – Kristen Studard is an International Sex...
Whoop whoop! The very funny Kristen Studard joins us today to talk about her fear of pot smoking, now that more Americans support the full legalization of marijuana than they do Marriage Equality. Plus-- Target's gay t-shirts, Channing Tatum likes having Elton John's hand up his butt, and what it’s like to be an international sex symbol.
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FOF #1587 – Donna Summer’s Last Dance – 05.18.12
Today we reflect on the life and music of Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, whose work was the soundtrack to the lives of many gay men. What do the lyrics mean in “MacArthur Park,” considered one of one of the strangest songs ever in pop music? Why did Donna seem to have a fascination with sex workers?
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FOFA #1577 – Trouble in Paradise – 05.11.12
This past March, sexy muscle daddy Dennis Mayer and his partner John Hart made international news after getting caught having sex on the balcony of their room on a gay cruise. They were arrested by the island country of Dominica, threatened with invasive rectal medical exams and up to 14 years in prison. Today, Dennis and his partner John Robert Hart join us from their home in Palm Springs to talk about the horrific ordeal.
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FOF #1578 – Madonna is Tripping on MDNA – 05.04.12
With her latest release, MDNA, Madonna revisits some of the themes and sounds that made her the queen of pop. Today the very funny Nadya Ginsburg, well known for her one woman show the Madonnalouges, joins us to take a look at the mind of Madonna and her latest trippy album, MDNA.
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FOF #1573 – How to Find Sex on the Internet – 04.27.12
People use the Internet to find romantic relationships but others just want sex. But let's face it, this stuff is new for everyone, and some people have no clue how to troll for tail. Today comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at the Beginner’s Guide to Anonymous Sex, tips, advice and crazy stories about looking for Mr. Right Now.
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FOF #1568 – How to Get on RuPaul’s Drag Race – 04.20.12
Right now, every drag queen you know, including our guest Teri Yaki, is asking you to vote for her to get on the next season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. What a lot of them don't know is that they are going about it all wrong.
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FOF #1563 – Muscle Building Myths – 04.13.12
When it comes to building muscle, it can feel like you're at a Mexican flea market, overwhelmed by piatas, jumping beans, crying children and colored baby chicks. Let's bust some popular myths on putting on size and getting that muscular body you see in the magazines- eating late at night, how much protein is enough, the impact of pre-workout energy drinks and what your sore muscles are telling you, if you’re willing to listen.
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FOFA #1459 – Capturing Gay America – 04.05.11
About two and a half years ago, celebrity photographer Scott Pasfield lost work due to the poor economy so he went on an adventure to travel all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska to capture the stories and photos of everyday gay men in a book, “Gay in America.”
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FOF #1554 – Sex Advice for Straight Guys from Gay Men –...
Gay men have a hard time finding sex in a world that’s not always filled with rainbows, so a lot of us have come up with some pretty creative ways to find the sex we want. Listen as we chat with Brian Sweeney about how to find the women, how to bed the women and how to make love to the women.
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FOF #1548 – The Not So Secret Sex Life of Rick Perry –...
Everyone in Austin has a crazy sex story about Gov. Rick Perry, but are any of the rumors true, or is this just a way people handle a corrupt sleazy leader? Talk show host Stephen Rice, who anchors OutCast Austin, the local community LGBT radio program, joins us about Austin’s diverse LGBT community and Stephen shares his thoughts on the stories, truths and myths on Texas’s notorious governor Rick Perry.
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FOF #1545 – Get Fit and Funky! – 03.16.12
Who said you can’t be fabulous while putting on muscle? Today we’re talking to Texas fitness blogger Erica Nix about fun fitness trends, celebrity videos, slogans and some simple fun things you can do to get in shape. Think of Erica the love child of Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda, as if mating the two was even possilble, as she’s well known for her kooky workout videos and classes here in Austin Texas.
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FOF #1538 – Are Haters a Dying Breed? – 03.02.12
I know Andrew Breitbart just dropped dead, but are haters generally a dying breed? Writer Zach Lamm joins us to talk about the changing face of sexual identity. Will people continue to idenity their sexual orientations in the near future, or is all this just a new way for guys to avoid naming it and claiming it?
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FOF #1533 – Nice Girls Don’t Say Those Things – 02.24.12
With the success of many openly gay comedians and TV shows like Modern Family and Glee, does being in the closet help entertainers or hurt them? Today the very funny and unapologetic Jackie Monahan talks about how coming out as a comedian allows her to get away with anything. Plus- her fabulous sci-fi film, Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same.
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FOF #1528 – Dancing with the Devil – Part 2 – 02.17.12
Musicians have always been accused of being in league with the devil, and in many instances they actually declare themselves Satanists in order to appear rebellious. Comedian Brian Sweeney joins us again to examine the ridiculousness of why some religions have the concept of the devil who makes people do bad things, or for some crazy reason, make music that sells really well. Part 2 of 2.
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FOFA #1506 – Randy Phillips Comes Out to the World –...
Just hours after “DADT” was repealed, U.S. airman Randy Phillips videotaped his coming out to his father over the phone and posted it on YouTube. Today, we talk to Randy about the video that made him a Youtube sensation and put a human face to end of the discriminatory DADT.
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FOF #1514 – The War Between Madonna’s and Lady Gaga’s...
The hilarious Nadya Ginsburg, best known for being a woman of a thousand voices on YouTube joins us to figure out what's happening in the war between the divas. Why is Lady Gaga letting her Little Monsters act like real monsters?
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FOF #1509 – I’m Coming Out – 01.20.12
Since so much media attention is lavished on obscure entertainers coming out, we’re inviting our friend, comedian Kristen Studard to come out on today’s show. But what is she coming out as?
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FOF #1504 – Trends and Predictions for 2012 – 01.13.12
Last year people took glitter to a whole new level by updating the pie-in-the-face prank with Glitter Bombs, an arts and crafts attack against douchey politicians and pundits. Listen as we talk about what 2012 will be like by looking at the events and trends that made the headlines last year with artist Marsian DeLellis.
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FOFA #1455 – Evie Harris Thinks She’s Famous – 10.11.11
One of the most beloved films featuring drag queens of all time is Girls Will Be Girls, where three actresses at various stages on the Hollywood food chain navigate the minefield of love, aging and...
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FOF #1475 – 50 of the Most Incredible Moments of...
Today comedian Becky Donohue joins us to talk about how they make commentary clip shows where funny, insightful people share their thoughts on video clips in between commercial breaks. Plus: Lesbian Haggis, Adult babies and Stinky Sexy Occupy Wall Street hunks.
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FOF #1470 – Lady Bunny Ain’t No Lady – 10.28.11
Our favorite illiterate, raunchy, demented drag diva of Wigstock fame, Lady Bunny, is back with a one wo-man show “That Ain’t No Lady,” jam packed with some of her funniest bits from the past decade including her tacky tribute to Amy Winehouse plus all the behind the scenes dirt from RuPaul’s Drag U. Join us as we talk with Lady Bunny about wigs, costumes, drag queen brawls and Occupy Wall Street.
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Special Edition FOF: Let’s Get Freaky – 10.26.11
Of all the live podcast forums we’ve done with Lifelube, one of the best received was Tunnel of Love, where people probed deeply and asked anything they wanted from sex experts and doctors about their booty. Today we’re going to get our freak on and try to answer as many questions you have here and at home about sex.
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FOF #1466 – The Secret Gay Sex Lives of Straight Men –...
At times, some guys find themselves having sex with other men, not because they are in denial, but because they are attracted to the speed, taboo and the thrill of two guys getting it on. Can you really seduce a straight man and if so how much beer do you have to bring to the party to make it happen?
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FOF #1450 – Back to the Future – 09.30.11
Today we’re taking Feast of Fun into a bold new future, as we announce Feast of Fun Plus+ our new premium content podcast and site, chock full of unique fabulous stuff you won’t find anywhere else. What is Feast of Fun Plus+ exactly? And can I get my dessert in a to go container?
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FOF #1449 – Google’s New Gaydar – 09.29.11
This week Google, the search media giant incorporated one of the most common search queries – “is this person gay” into their search results, giving the formal response: “Best guess for so and so’s sexual orientation is Gay.” Join us today as we turn the tables on Google and see if any of their public figures are gay. Do search engines have a right to make this information public?
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FOF #1448 – Wig Bully Titty Twisters – 09.28.11
Our friends Hugo Rosado and Charles Hall have started a new gay theater group here in Chicago, Wig Bullies named after one of their more popular sketches where two bullies force a kid on the playground to compliment them on how fierce they look wearing their dad’s wig. Wig Bullies? Awkward! Don’t they know there’s a lot of awarness about bullying right now?
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FOF #1447 – Lady Gaga Woos President Obama – 09.27.11
Even the world's greatest pop-star needs to fork out the cash when it comes to gaining access to the President to talk about bullying. Join us as we take a look at bullying, teen abuse, concrete steps you can take to help make things better, vanity activism and truly make things better for all young people everywhere.
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FOF #1446 – I Joined the Peace Corps – 09.26.11
During the height of the Cold War, Americans responded to the threat of communism in developing nations by forming the Peace Corps. Today we are talking to Peace Corps volunteer Dave Massey about his extraordinary experience living in Africa and Asia for 4 years! Why did a young gay man enlist in the Peace Corps to teach English to people in developing countries.
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FOFA #987 – Esteban Cruz and the Benefits of Being a...
Sexy, crazy and exhilarating–that’s Esteban Andres Cruz. His one-man show “Stuffed” is a collection of hilarious songs and stories about growing up gay in a macho super jock Hispanic household in Cicero, that’s on the west side of Chicago, yo!
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FOF #1445 – It’s the End of the World as We Know It –...
The rock band from Athens, Georgia that lit up queer culture in the early 90s with such anthems as “Losing My Religion” and “Shiny Happy People” announced they are disbanding after more than 30 years together. What killed the band? Did the band just simply come to an end, or were they sick of looking at Michael Stipe’s penis?
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FOF #1444 – You Can’t Stop the Beat – 09.21.11
Today is a glorious day, as the nation finally repeals Don't Ask Don't Tell and ends decades of oppression over gay, lesbian and bisexual people serving in the military. Join us as we salute warriors everywhere, from the battlefields to the dance floors and examine how the repeal of DADT will profoundly impact everyone's lives.
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FOF #1443 – Fighting Bullying Means Working for Better...
Today we’re talking comedian and openly gay public school teacher Meg O’Rourke. She’s working hard to start an anti-bullying program within the Chicago Public School system. At the same time she’s being bullied by one of her own co-workers. She feels their pain.
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FOF #1442 – Jane Lynch Has a Hot Gay Agenda – 09.19.11
As Sue Sylvester, the villain on Glee, Jane Lynch can sabotage a promising event that everyone’s looking forward to and reduce it to a cheap feel good moment where we learn the true meaning of whatever it is we are supposed to be learning. But that’s not the Emmys- no one looks forward to it and no one learns anything except that Madmen and Modern Family rule.
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FOF #1441 – Nancy Upton is the Next Big Thing – 09.16.11
Recently, American Apparel promoted the launch of their plus sized clothing line by holding a modeling contest. Dallas based actress Nancy Upton submitted some hilarious photos of herself in various states of undress, eating obscene amounts of food and sploshing in a bathtub full of ranch dressing. The photos went viral & everyone declared her the winner, everyone except American Apparel.
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FOF #1440 – America’s Proud Gay Marine – 09.15.11
On Tuesday September 20th, the U.S. will officially end “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” a policy that has made life hell for gay, lesbian, or bisexual people serving in the military. Today we’re talking to Corporal Edward Clayton, America’s Proud Gay Marine, who was discharged from the Marines in 1987 before DADT was even implemented to talk about the new set of challenges for those who serve this country.
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FOF #1439 – Exotica and Yma Sumac – 09.14.11
After World War II, American soldiers returned home from the Pacific with a taste for Exotica, the music, images, food and sex from other cultures they perceived as strange and sensual. Join us as we celebrate the impact of Exotica music on our generation and generations past.
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FOF #1438 – Eye of the Tigress – 09.13.11
There’s no hiding in the closet when you are a six foot, one inch, 230 pound trans bodybuilder, so why not just bust out and be all you can be! Today we’re talking to trans body builder Chris Tina Bruce who just started a gym and now after almost 20 years she’s competing again in bodybuilding, but this time in the women’s category.
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FOF #1437 – Slicing the September 11 Cake – 09.12.11
It's not easy to make sense of the events of September 11. Even ten years later we're still struggling to understand why these terrorists committed this horrific act and how the United States respond to it. One of the best ways to handle the immense tragedy is through humor because it lets us cope with the insurmountable.
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FOF #1436 – Gay, Gay, Gay, Yay! – 09.09.11
If life is like a box of chocolates, then our friend Dwayne Speaks is a big piata filled with rainbow fun! Listen as we chat with Dwayne about his dreams of becoming his small town’s first gay mayor, finding himself a boyfriend and his very special poetry on healing a broken heart.
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FOF #1435 – Where Have All The Flowers Gone – 09.08.11
It seems like Madonna and Lady Gaga may have had a bit of a falling out since their chummy appearance on Saturday Night Live when they pretended to have a cat fight only to kiss and make up at the end of the skit. Join us as we take a close look at Madonna’s latest hijinks, why she hates hydrangeas and why she may think Lady Gaga’s obsession with her is superficial.
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FOF #1433 – Get a Little Closer, Don’t Be Shy – 09.07.11
Let’s face it- a lot of us have no clue what we’re doing when it comes to love and relationships. Today Dr. Frankie Bashan, a licensed psychologist and matchmaker joins us to talk about ways we undermine ourselves when we want to get close to somebody else.
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FOFA #1388 – Ronnie Kroell and His Mom – 09.06.11
Supermodel Ronnie Kroell was discovered by his mom snuggling in a sleeping bag with his high school boyfriend in his back yard, at the age of 16. His mother Charlene was shocked and didn’t react...
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FOF #1433 – Country Queen, City Queen – 09.02.11
For many gay folks, moving to the big city may be an important rite of passage but in some ways it's become a lot easier to lead a happy life in your own hometown. Do gay people still need to move to urban cities to lead happy lives?
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FOF #1432 – You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’ – 08.01.11
We’re back! And not a moment too soon, Cher is on a rampage lashing out at the haters of the world who are attacking her trans son Chaz for being on the next season of Dancing with the Stars. Plus, join us as we take you into one of the world’s smallest Pride Parades in Marc’s hometown of Erie Pennsylvania!
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FOFA #1376 – Looking for a New Love Baby – 09.31.11
Man-hungry Tracy Tyler has satiated her appetite. As a trans woman, Tracy's now looking for deeper relationships and new way to connect to other men and the world around her. Could it be possible that Tracy has really limited her appetite to just one or maybe three men?
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FOF #1431 – Lola Von Miramar Takes Over the World –...
We're in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Larry La Fountain, the man behind the fabulous Lola Von Miramar from the "Tostones" video. Join us as we have a fabulous talk about drag queens, Puerto Rican drag queens and building a college course on the cultural fringe.
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FOF #1430 – Bisexuals Rock the World – 08.24.11
A new study in the journal of Biological Psychology finally gives proof of the existence of the often misunderstood sexuality of forest preserve aficionados, horny hipsters and Etsy enthusiasts. The news is rocking some people’s world more than the East coast quakes, saying bisexual men are real! Now that there’s proof, what will people complain about in online sex forums?
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FOF #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling – 08.23.11
Beep, beep! Today we’re talking to Erin Davies the lady who drives the now rainbow colored Fagbug! Erin turned her Volkswagen Beetle that had been vandalized with the word “Fag” into an art project and tours the country documenting people’s reactions to the unusual automobile Listen to Erin’s amazing story and what’s next for the unstoppable Fagbug.
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FOF #1428 – Mister Leather Europe’s American Vacation –...
Although leather as a sexual fetish came from gay men's appreciation for the masculine independence of the 1950s American biker culture and films, Europeans took it to new heights with the super sexual imagery of the artist Tom of Finland. Today we're chatting with the very cute Martin Cedergren, Mister Leather Europe 2007 who Marc just happened to run into at Hollywood Beach, our local Gay Beach.
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FOF #1427 – Adam Carolla’s Anti-LGBT Rant – 08.19.11
Interview with Matt Siegel, the openly gay man who worked for Adam Carolla, weighing in on the recent controversy over Carolla's anti-LGBT rant. The audio clip is part of the show: FOF #1426 - Boost Your Fabulous Energy Levels posted on August 17, 2011.
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FOF #1426 – Boost Your Fabulous Energy Levels – 08.17.11
Today- group fitness instructor Brian Heckler joins us to talk about how to get more energy into your life and examine some ways you might be thwarting your vitality. Also, we talk to Matt Siegel, Adam Carolla’s gay former personal assistant about the recent scandal over Carolla's anti-LGBT rant.
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FOFA #480 – The Unsinkable Paula Poundstone – 7.18.11
When Paula Poundstone was arrested in 2001 for drunk driving and child endangerment, she temporarily lost custody of her adopted children, went into a deep depression and was forced by the courts to go to AA. Not one to hide, Paula took her struggles that she endured under the glare of the media and put it to work in her courageous stand-up act.
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FOFA #1319 – Trends And Predictions for 2011 – 08.16.11
Tell us what we got right so far from this show in January where we predict "what 2011 will be like by looking at the events and trends that made the headlines in 2010 and warping them into the future. Ripsters, GagaFlauge, Micro-Fruits, Cash Cats and Temporary Face Lifts, all coming your way." Joining us is LA based puppet artist Marsian Delellis- described as “a crazy hall of mirrors on which society can see itself.”
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FOFA #1220 – Marga Gomez’s Rainbow Road to Hell –...
We had a great time last year talking to Comedian Marga Gomez as she was heading off to the legendary Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. Listen as Marga Gomez shares with us her experiences at the event over the years, including her fear of porta potties and the time when bondage loving lesbians dropped pamphlets over the crowds from an airplane to gain acceptance at the event.
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FOF Special Edition: The Gay Intern Show
It’s been great literally hanging out with Marc who has let me edit videos and eat way too much ginger peanut caramel corn. Fausto is in Texas but Marc is my guest and co-host on my first ever attempt at creating a podcast, which still needs a name! (Please send help).
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FOFA #1221 – Bruce Vilanch on the Star Wars Holiday...
Today we’re talking to comedy writer and gay legend Bruce Vilanch, who worked as a writer for The Star Wars Holiday Special, and also on many lavish, campy TV specials of the 1970s including The Brady Bunch Variety Hour. Listen as Bruce talks to us about the wonderful tacky world of TV specials from the 1970s and he also reveals that there is a documentary on the Star Wars Holiday Special in the works!
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FOFA #1271 – Amy and Freddy Got Talent – 08.09.11
For over 15 years, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have been celebrated in nightclubs and gay resorts across the world for their hilarious mix of comedy, gay anthems and blue b-side songs. Today Amy and Freddy join us to talk about life as entertainers, how a good gal pal can fight the blues and Amy’s long time romance with Chicago drag queen TeriYaki- yes folks, they almost got married, if you can believe it.
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FOFA #1368 – Lisa Lampanelli is Not Afraid of Anything –...
Lisa Lampanelli does not hold back on anything or anyone, regardless of their race, sexual orientation, or penis size. Her new DVD “Tough Love” delivers every juicy dirty joke too hot for Comedy Central, and even her wild Donald Trump Roast is included. Listen as we talk the the Queen of Mean on why Donald Trump will never be the President of anything, except his own ego.
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FOFA #1339 – A Funny Indian Lady – 08.05.11
Comedian Sapna Kumar was born in India but raised in Indiana. There’s more than corn in Indiana. She came out as a lesbian a while ago, but only recently did her mother refer to her as gay and not “one of those people.”
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FOF #1425 – Growing Up Feast of Fun – 08.04.11
For all the unhappy stories we year about LGBT youth today, for many their experience is one filled with excitement and wonder as the world has never been so accepting. Today we’re joined by our summer intern Ryan Burdick who started downloading the podcasts when he was in high school. With his parents permission, of course.
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FOF #1424 – Cameron Esposito is in Love with You –...
Oh the crazy things we do when we're in love. Many people lament not being in a relationship, while others go insane feeling trapped by their loved ones. Today the hilarious Cameron Esposito joins us to take a look at how the nation’s changing attitude towards Marriage Equality affects us.
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FOF #1423 – Surviving the Norway Massacre – 08.02.11
What would you have done if you were one of the people caught under fire during the Norway Massacre, where as many as 76 people were killed by a deranged right wing lunatic? Today we read to you the astounding first-person account of Adrian Pracon, the gay man who miraculously survived the horrible experience.
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FOF #1422 – Inside Oral Roberts’ Gay Family – 08.01.11
Today were are joined by Randy Roberts Potts, the good-looking grandson of the late Oral Roberts who recently came out as gay. With the recent attention paid to youths dealing with bullying and suicide, Randy wanted to tell his story not just for himself but for his uncle, Ronnie, Oral Robert’s own son who committed suicide in 1982 because he was struggling with being gay himself.
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FOFA #1353 – How to Be a Glamorous Drag Queen – 04.01.11
Hi there everyone, in case you just stumbled upon this podcast, and are now looking at the photo of the two of us wondering "just who are these two beautiful, glamorous mysterious women?" This is not the Feast of Fun, it's the Glamour Diva Power Hour Experience Extravaganza, with Saltina Obama Bouvier and Daphne Dumount! Get ready for a wild ride.
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FOF #1421 – Social Media Anxiety Disorder – 07.28.11
Last month, Google launched with great fanfare, its third attempt at social media- Google+, waving goodbye to Google Wave and swatting Google Buzz. Today comedian and tech pundit Heather Gold joins us to take a look at all the new social networks that are cropping up to compete with Facebook and why LGBT folks understand social media and SEO more than anyone else.
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FOF #1420 – Kitty’s Battle for Equality in New York –...
The recent landmark victory for Marriage Equality in the State of New York was a close call. One key Republican, Senator Mark Grisanti changed his vote at the last moment in favor of equality because one woman, Kitty Lambert and her friends at the organization OUTspoken for Equality persuaded him to do so.
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FOF #1419 – Lesbian Heroes – 07.26.11
Now that several days have passed since the horrific massacre in Norway where as many as 76 people, mostly children were killed by a deranged right wing lunatic, details are surfacing about heroic acts done by people in the area. Officials are saying that a lesbian couple may have saved as many as forty people from the mad man. Join us for this and all the hot news.
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FOF #1418 – All My Favorite Superheroes Wear Tights –...
This year’s summer movie blockbusters feature what we like- hot, muscular hunks in tight body suits which leave little to the imagination. Why does Hollywood all of sudden have such a hard on for movies based on comic book superheroes? Today Peaches Christ joins us to take a closer look at these leading men’s packages and all the erotic subtext in the summer films.
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FOF #1417 – Amy Armstrong Sails the Seven Seas – 07.21.11
Bon Voyage! Today we’re taking you on a fabulous adventure with one of our favorite cabaret divas Amy Armstrong! Join us as we talk with Amy about how we thwart our own creative process, feeling fabulous at forty, and how the world can open up to you again if you just let it happen.
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FOF #1416 – Rupert Murdoch Gets His Just Desserts –...
Real-life supervillain Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul at the center of the phone-hacking scandal, was in the hot seat yesterday before the British Parliament when he got struck with a pie in his face. The extraordinary scene was captured on live television where Wendi Deng, the 80 year old's hot Asian wife rushed to protect her assets, er husband and slapped the perpetrator in the face before cops could take him away.
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FOF #1415 – Scott Herman is the Captain America of...
The hot days of summer are finally here but it’s not too late to get that beach body you’ve always wanted. Today Scott Herman, one of our favorite fitness experts and YouTube hunks talks with us about getting into the best shape possible so you can feel fit and enjoy the rest of your summer.
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FOF #1414 – The Mermaid Wars Rage On – 07.18.11
The fishy feud between Katy Perry and Lady Gaga over who wears a mermaid outfit best and who ultimately, is the power music diva of this generation has opened up on a new front: Bette Midler. Join us as we fill you in on all fishy goodness of the continuing saga of the Mermaid Wars and what Bette Midler doesn't want you to know about her own mermaid shtick.
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FOF #1413 – The Drag Queen Elvira – 07.14.11
Behind every diva, inevitably there’s a fabulous drag queen- today we’re talking to Christian Greenia, the man best known as Cassandra Fever, the number one in command to Elvira- Mistress of the Dark! Join us as Cassandra Fever gives us the scoop on being the world’s best known Elvira impersonator, what’s up with all the drag queens in LA, and of course Elvira herself.
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FOF #1412 – Clash of the Mermaids – 07.13.11
Whip out your tar-tar sauce! A fishy feud is steaming up between Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Shortly after Gaga teased fans with her new mermaid alter ego Yuyi, Katy Perry posted a photo of herself planking as a mermaid saying “this is how Ariel would do it.” It's not the first time the two pop stars have clashed and we are sure it won't be the last, but who wins this fishy round?
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FOF #1411 – Bryan Safi is so Gay – 07.12.11
The weekly segment "That's Gay" is a hit on iTunes and YouTube and it’s made Bryan Safi a star on the Internet. Today we’re jumping in the gay jacuzzi with the hilarious Bryan Safi to talk about the terrible things he had to do to launch That’s Gay, all the behind the scenes dirt and the ridiculous idea of a magical gay best friend that can fix anything.
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FOF #1410 – Behind Every Diva There’s a Fabulous Queen –...
One of the more remarkable moments in Mo’Nique’s comedy act these days is the part where she not even onstage. Female Impersonator Ivy White is opening for Mo’Nique by lip syncing ten minutes of the Diva’s tried and true material with flawless precision leaving audiences to wonder – is that the real Mo’Nique?
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FOF #1409 – We Love Mo’Nique – 07.07.11
Join us as we talk to the very funny queen of sass, Mo’Nique, about her amazing journey from stand up comedian to Oscar winning actress and what’s happened to her since she won the award. Mo’Nique answers all your hard questions- about Oprah, Barbara Walters, Richard Pryor, and why Holllywood struggles with diversity.
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FOF #1408 – Is Michele Bachman Hiding Her Husband in the...
Michele Bachman can’t tell the difference between actor John Wayne and serial killer John Wayne Gacy, but the scary kooky lady from Minnesota is a front runner in this year’s Republican Presidential primaries mostly because of the conservative leanings of three of the most important early states. Meanwhile, her husband Marcus Bachman is lighting up the Internet as everyone’s calling him a closet queen!
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FOF #1407 – The Secret Gay Lives of the U.S. Presidents...
Let’s face it, most ambitious men love attention, and that means having it come from just about anyone. From Washington to Obama, there’s always been some speculation about the love lives our nation’s leaders but what about affairs of the same sex kind? Join us today as we try to uncover the facts and myths on the secret gay lives of our nation’s leaders.
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FOF #1406 – The Drunk Homeless Bag Lady of Darkness –...
Amy Winehouse’s website was hijacked Thursday morning by a group of hackers — who claim they targeted the singer because they want to “take back the internet from the white devil.” She may have sunk pretty low but we’d hardly call her the Prince of Darkness, more like the drunk Homeless Bag-lady of Darkness.
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Special Edition FOF: Prevention Revolution or Magical...
One of the most exciting developments in the fight against HIV is a recent study that hasn't received much media attention, even though this type of preventative treatment could dramatically reduce HIV infections. Some doctors don’t even know about it.
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FOF #1405 – The Grinch Who Stole Gay Pride – 06.29.11
Spirits were high at Pride celebrations across the country this past weekend due to the landmark passing of the Marriage Equality Act in New York, granting same-sex couples full marriage benefits. But even here in Chicago, where vandals slashed the tires on 51 floats scheduled to be in the Pride Parade, the mood was still incredible.
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FOF #1404 – How to Come Out of Everything – 06.28.11
For many LGBT folks, coming out is one of the most important things they can do in their lives to be the best person they can be. But sadly, it’s not always so easy or obvious and for some, it could put their lives in danger. And then with social media, some wonder: “should I just get it all over at once and simply post a status update?” What is the best way to come out?
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FOF #1403 – A Date with Destiny – 06.24.11
Hi there everyone- it's me Saltina Obama Bouvier, we have an amazing show for you today. Marc and Fausto are too busy celebrating Pride to do this podcast, and so I took it upon myself to fill in while the boys are out to play. Once again, the women have to do all the work the men don't want to do. Oh, and Daphne is here too.
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FOF #1402 – Rainbow Pride Explosion – 06.23.11
All across the country, Pride is in full swing with events celebrating LGBT folks and the 1969 Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern gay rights movement. Although Pride Parades have their roots in political action, today they have become a wildly colorful hootenanny, a delicious rainbow colored version of Mardi-Gras. Some think it’s tragic, we think it’s fabulous!
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FOF #1401 – Inside Madonna’s Aerobics Studio – 06.22.11
Rumors were spreading that Madonna was to make a guest appearance on Inside the Actors Studio opposite the deliciously serious James Lipton. Sadly, it was all just gossip. Today we recreate the hilarity that could have been by having the world’s best Madonna impersonator, the woman of a 1000 voices, Nadya Ginsburg channel an in-depth interview between Lipton and Madonna.
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