Wrote Podcast

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the HBO series Looking. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2581458/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/looking-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 17-23, and then share their Wins of the week. Vance's Links: Florida in denial about the 300 books they've banned: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/florida-school-districts-removed-roughly-300-books-last-school-year-rcna104367 Clergy Drag Ban Backfires: https://13wham.com/news/local/clergy-members-write-letter-of-concern-over-21-drag-brunch-in-albion-community-pushes-back Census Bureau: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/census-bureau-wants-to-test-asking-about-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-on-community-survey Canada's Rallies: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/rallies-gender-schools-1.6972606 Texas Church Supports: https://www.galileochurch.org/we-do-justice Wrestler Anthony Bowens letter to fans: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/anthony-bowens-aew-wrestling Braun Man: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/18/braun-advertises-mens-trimmers-using-trans-model/ Trans Homecoming Queen: https://nypost.com/2023/09/22/backlash-over-high-schools-trans-homecoming-queen/ John Waters Star: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/24/1200624382/here-i-am-closer-to-the-gutter-than-ever-john-waters-gets-his-hollywood-star Baz's Links: Angelica Ross - https://bit.ly/3PPj7gs Barrio Boys - https://bit.ly/3sZRPLe C Kirk - https://bit.ly/3PtlkNb J Waters - https://bit.ly/3ZvWtNi Boy 1st Day - https://bit.ly/3EYr38F Musk - https://bit.ly/3t1d3IC Pete - https://bit.ly/3PolMMs Poland - https://bit.ly/457fyGE Porter - https://bit.ly/46ni3pj Newsom - https://bit.ly/3PRhDSI Saugatuck - https://bit.ly/461Y4wX WWTW - Non-Conforming Men Gael - https://bit.ly/3rqwSZt Alex - https://bit.ly/3rtU756 Bad Bunny - https://bit.ly/3ZvDnXv

Anthony van Leeuwen joins us to talk about the highs and lows of life, the journey to discover his muse, and how this fueled the passion for his book, Sprookje (fairytale)! https://anthonyvanleeuwen.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/anthony-van-leeuwen/

J Scott Coatsworth takes time out of his busy release day schedule to share The Gauntlet Runner with us! https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the docuseries Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28145016/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/last-call-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 10-16, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: No Book Bans in CA: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1078 Andorra's Prime Minister Comes Out: https://people.com/andorra-prime-minister-xavier-espot-comes-out-7968670 Milwaukee Police to Stop Announcing Gender: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2023/09/11/milwaukee-police-stop-including-victims-gender-in-media-releases/70784312007/ Pittsburgh to Open Trans-Inclusive Fertility Clinic: https://epgn.com/2023/09/11/trans-serving-fertility-clinic-to-open-in-pittsburgh/ Lyft Announces New Rideshare: https://www.lyft.com/Women+ Ithaca, NY Safe Haven: https://ithacavoice.org/2023/09/ithaca-declared-a-sanctuary-for-transgender-healthcare-following-the-states-lead/

C. Spencer joins us to discuss her latest novel, So It Went Like This. We talk about contained settings and getting away to find one's self! https://cspencerauthor.wixsite.com/books http://www.wrotepodcast.com/c-spencer/

Allan Glaser joins us to discuss his work as a producer, his life with and marriage to Tab Hunter, and how he encouraged Tab to tell his story in both memoir and the documentary Tab Hunter Confidential! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0321806/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/allan-glaser/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the film Lust in the Dust. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089523/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lust-in-the-dust-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 3-9, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Blount, TN Pride: https://www.wate.com/news/blount-county-news/blount-pride-holds-festival-after-da-warns-against-violating-anti-drag-law/ Neonazi March on Disney: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neo-nazi-groups-spew-hate-disney-world-orlando-officials-say-rcna103186 Human Shield Protects Library: https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/human-shield-keeps-cork-city-27641644 Trans Coach Re-Hired: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/09/gettysburg-school-board-votes-to-retain-transgender-tennis-coach-after-weeks-of-commotion.html CA Announces Trans History Month: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240HR57 Encourage Trans Candidates: https://victoryinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/When-We-Run-Report-2023.pdf Pedro Almodovar: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/pedro-almodovar-interview-tiff-strange-way-of-life-1235582845/ Places to get help: http://988lifeline.org/, https://translifeline.org/, and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

MariNaomi joins us to share their collage-memoir, I Thought You Loved Me. We dive into their art style and the unlooked-for surprises in an artist's life! https://marinaomi.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/marinaomi/

J Scott Coatsworth takes time out of his busy release day schedule to share Transform the World with us! https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Bob the Drag Queen's Woke Man in a Dress standup special on YouTube. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phvoy http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bob-the-drag-queen-woke-man-in-a-dress-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 27-Sep 2, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Brilliant Brazil: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230822-brazil-high-court-rules-homophobia-punishable-by-prison Texas hate law: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/politics/texas-gender-affirming-care-minors-ban-blocked/index.html Out Wrestler Wins: https://www.intomore.com/entertainment/sports/out-wrestler-anthony-bowens-wins-a-world-championship-title-in-front-of-80000-fans/ Unpopular Haters trying to close library: https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/governments/voters-pamphlet-statements-filed-in-columbia-county-as-embattled-library-carries-on/article_6f3eb65e-4396-11ee-855a-235d566d5f12.html NJ Bomb Threat: https://centraljersey.com/2023/08/31/bomb-threat-disrupts-drag-queen-story-hour-in-princeton/ Pope blasts conservatives: https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-vatican-conservatives-abortion-us-bbfc346c117bd9ae68a1963478bea6b3 Defunding Schools: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/29/michael-farris-homeschoolers-parents-rights-ziklag/ Nebraska's Hater gov: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nebraskas-jim-pillen-signs-executive-order-declaring-biological-definition-of-male-and-female/ar-AA1g0GCw An Ally Indeed: https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/08/30/indeed-is-offering-10000-to-trans-workers-who-want-to-relocate/ Canada issues US Travel Advisory: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/global-affairs-lgbt-unitedstates-warning-1.6950833 Boston Marriage Equity: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-announces-gender-equity-updates-marriage-licenses

Tate Barkley shares his memoir Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men, plus why people wanted to hear the ending, and reveals the trials in his life that lead him to learning to forgive. https://tatebarkley.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/tate-barkley/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the documentary George Michael Freedom (Uncut). They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 20-26, and then share their Wins of the week. SOURCES: Heartstopper ban: https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/08/mississippi-library-bans-heartstopper-from-young-adult-section/ North Carolina Lt Gov goes at Beyonce: https://www.blackenterprise.com/mark-robinson-ncs-black-gop-lieutenant-governor-calls-beyonces-music-demonic-amongst-weird-conspiracy-theories/ Libraries reject bans: https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/08/colorado-library-rejects-demands-to-remove-4-lgbtq-books/ CA Republicans reject party line: https://lgbtpridetalk.wordpress.com/2023/08/22/california-gop-opposes-national-partys-anti-same-sex-marriage-platform/ Voters tired of rhetoric: https://nypost.com/2021/08/24/virginia-school-rejects-states-policies-for-transgender-and-nonbinary-students/ GA ban blocked: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/21/politics/georgia-gender-affirming-care-ban-blocked/index.html AL reverses: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4163651-court-reverses-injunction-on-alabama-transgender-health-care-ban/ Virginia schools stand strong: https://nypost.com/2021/08/24/virginia-school-rejects-states-policies-for-transgender-and-nonbinary-students/ Queer Muslim Wedding Joy: https://www.intomore.com/culture/identity/queer-muslim-couple-wedding-photos/

C.H. Williams joins us to share his love of the dark side of fairy tales that have a radiance of queer joy! We discuss his character-driven works, the random-factor he used to write One of a Thousand Names, and the multi-era span of his overarching Merchant Series. https://www.chwilliamsliterary.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ch-williams/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Red, White, & Royal Blue. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 14-20, and then share their Wins of the week. Sources: London Stabbing: https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-stabbed-in-homophobic-attack-in-clapham-high-street-12939793 Attack on Berlin Memorial: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/man-tried-burn-memorial-gay-victims-nazis-berlin-police-say-rcna100230 ChatGPT not up to Censoring: https://www.popsci.com/technology/iowa-chatgpt-book-ban/ New Hampshire Bi-Partisan Good News: https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/statehouse/after-long-journey-governor-signs-filiaults-bill-banning-gay-panic-defense/article_b7368fc6-3fed-517a-9657-6f560e801886.html It Gets Better leaves Twitter: https://www.newsnationnow.com/lgbtq/lgbtq-support-group-leaves-twitter-x-due-to-hate-speech/ CA vs DeSantis: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article278274598.html Go Good Morning America: https://people.com/good-morning-america-robin-roberts-amber-laign-bachelorette-party-7643805 Shame on N Carolina Legislators: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/16/politics/north-carolina-gop-governor-veto-override-transgender-bills/index.html WTH Chess: https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/chess-chiefs-ask-why-it-s-still-mostly-a-man-s-18303004.php Annette Bening Rules: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/annette-bening-interview-hollywood-strikes-academy-museum-lgbtq-rights-1235567049/