LGBTQ news and entertainment
I’m notoriously bad at self-promotion, but I have to admit it brightened my morning to receive an email from the website MillionPodcasts informing me The Randy Report podcast hit the Top Ten among the best queer news podcasts. Continue reading “The Randy Report Hits ‘Top Ten’ Among Best Queer News Podcasts”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Two men – one is straight, one is gay. Together, these best friends of nearly 20 years are reimagining masculinity, banter, and wit with their fun new podcast, “No Homo with Jonathan & Tom.” Continue reading “New Podcast ‘No Homo’ + TX Judge Sues To Ignore Same-Sex Marriage + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – a research team in Australia has announced a significant breakthrough in the search for a cure for HIV. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Breakthrough In Search For HIV Cure + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • People: With this week’s SCOTUS ruling allowing the Trump anti-trans military purge to proceed, I want to share this February interview with Paulo Batista, a Naval intelligence analyst, who is trans and was named Junior Sailor of The Quarter earlier this year. #MoreThanQualified Continue reading “Celebrating Out Military Service Members + How LGBTQ Books Change Lives + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Atlantic: The Atlantic has published the transcript of the now-infamous Signal chat “attack plans.” The White House tried to downplay the release, noting that The Atlantic headline used the phrase “attack plans” rather than “war plans,” which is a seriously lame defense. Continue reading “SignalGate Chat Published + Orville Peck + More News”
Looking for a new podcast? Miss Thing with Greg & Tim celebrates a different pop culture queen each week including Celine Dion, Rihanna, Lisa Kudrow and more. Described as “another deeply unnecessary entertainment podcast from the perspective of two gay best friends,” hosts Greg Trimmer and Tim Zientek deliver outrageous stories and hilarious segments including “Doll of the Day,” “Mother of the Moment,” “Sister of the Second,” and “Diva Down!” Continue reading “New Podcast Celebrates Pop Culture Queens – ‘Miss Thing With Greg & Tim’”
Netflix has announced the launch of its new podcast, “The Gay Agenda,” which will explore the lives of LGBTQ creatives at the top of their fields across different industries. Continue reading “Netflix Launches New Podcast: The Gay Agenda”
The LGBTQ-themed podcast Lost Spaces, hosted by K Anderson, speaks to a different person each week about a lost queer space from their past, what they got up to there, and how it helped to shape the person they’ve become. Launched in 2019, Lost Spaces seeks to explore what is lost when queer spaces no longer exist, recognizing their importance in helping people to explore their own identity and develop relationships and a sense of community. This week Anderson remembers the horrific Pulse Nightclub massacre, the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. in over a decade.
Today we are talking about Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which on June 12, 2016, became the site of the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks of 2001. And, the repercussions were felt worldwide – I remember how shocking and terrifying it was to hear about this happening in a country like America.
But, before it was the sight of this tragedy Pulse was a place where people came to meet likeminded queer folks, dance, be messy and forget their regular lives.
I caught up with leukemia warrior and makeup artist Jared Lipscomb, who grew up in Orlando to talk about body image, first times and why that space will always have a special place in his heart. In lots of ways this is a very serious episode because we’re talking about a horrific incident, but in other ways it’s very joyous as we talk about what made the place special.
Hit the play button below. Click over to LostSpacesPodcast.com for more.
Who’s looking for a new podcast to follow? Check out co-hosts Bobby Griffith, Jim (just Jim), and The Miz (Anthony Villiotti) every Wednesday for their fun-filled gay podcast, She’s Not Doing So Well, an irreverent yet empathetic look at everyday life through an LGBTQ+ lens. Described by the crew as a ‘recipe for disaster stemming from unexpected encounters,’ She’s Not Doing So Well provides insightful discussions on topics ranging from relationships and sex to gay life and mental health while incorporating edgy humor to leave their listeners begging for more. “We have no rules and love to talk about things we don’t know much about to be able to learn and grow,” reads the show’s official description. “Nothing is off-limits.” The hour-long episodes delve into commentary and experiences that inspire audiences to transition from surviving to thriving in the cultural challenges that we face as humans as well as some wholesome gay comedy. Check out the guys’ latest episode below and you can find the full catalog of 60+ episodes on Apple Podcasts here.