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Astronauts Safely Return To Earth + Trump Admin Moves To End HIV Prevention + More

Astronaut Suni Williams back on Earth (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Suni Williams (above) and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected extended stay on the International Space Station. • The Advocate: The Trump administration is considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s division focused on HIV prevention. HIV prevention advocates say the drastic change could cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars if the virus resurges. Continue reading “Astronauts Safely Return To Earth + Trump Admin Moves To End HIV Prevention + More”

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“Emilia Pérez” Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards + More News

The Golden Globe Awards

Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: “Emilia Pérez,” the most-nominated film of the Golden Globe Awards, won 4 trophies last night including Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Jodie Foster also won a Golden Globe for her performance in HBO‘s “True Detective: Night Country.” Continue reading ““Emilia Pérez” Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards + More News”

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Protecting Same-Sex Marriage In Pennsylvania + More News

Chambersburg is poised to be the first borough to rescind LGBTQ protections in Pennsylvania.

Some news items you might have missed: • Philadelphia Gay News: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in the commonwealth by repealing outdated language that remains in the state’s law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Continue reading “Protecting Same-Sex Marriage In Pennsylvania + More News”

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New Podcast: ‘Amusing(s)’…And Guess Who’s The 1st Guest?

I’d like to introduce you to “Amusing(s),” a brand-new podcast/conversation on “all things fantastic, challenging, beautiful, awkward, creative, and inspiring in every corner of the hospitality industry by shining a light on the people who make it so amusing.” Continue reading “New Podcast: ‘Amusing(s)’…And Guess Who’s The 1st Guest?”

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Podcast: ‘Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe’ + More

In this episode of The Randy Report - France bans conversion therapy, Florida Republicans push "Don't Say Gay" bill, bad news for Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Rippon has good news, and the award-winning Western short film STEAM! premieres on Revry. In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The Hungarian edition of ELLE Magazine features two gay dads on the cover celebrating rainbow families in an increasingly anti-LGBTQ country, plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe’ + More”

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Podcast: Chatting With Mike Abrams On ‘The Wrong Cat Died’

Hit play to hear my interview with the fun podcast "The Wrong Cat Died"

Hit play to hear my interview with the fun podcast "The Wrong Cat Died" Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. He was amused, confused, and a little angry. Almost exactly three years later when the 2019 CATS movie trailer came out, Mike had enough. It was time to speak his truth – Grizabella was the wrong Cat to Die at the Jellicle Ball. In this podcast series, Mike interviews CATS cast members, CATS superfans, CATS haters, and explores the backstories of the Jellicle characters all to make a case for why they were more worthy to ascend to the Heavyside Layer than Grizabella. I’ve written in the past that in 1986 my life was changed when I was cast as the ‘Magical Mr. Mistoffelees’ in a brand new National Touring company of CATS. To give some perspective, CATS was, in terms of popularity, the Hamilton of its day. All over America, everywhere we went, we were sold out months before we arrived.

Me back in 1986 as ‘the Magical Mr. Mistoffelees’
Fast forward to Fall 2020, my cast reunited in a virtual event performing material from the show to raise money for The Actors Fund. At the time, as “the journalist” of the group, folks asked if I would try and help with the publicity aspect. At the time, I came across Mike’s very entertaining podcast where, initially, he opined on which cat actually should have/deserved to go to the Heaviside Layer at the end of the show. I booked three of my cast mates to go on the podcast and share, not only about our event, but their time ‘back in the day.’  Mike had interviewed cats from the Broadway revival, but no one from the original days in the 1980s. Listening to his character by character in the beginning episodes, I was charmed to find that my character was – in his opinion – the cat that really deserved that next “Jellicle” life. Some weeks ago, he invited me to come on the show and chat. I believe I’m the first ‘Mistoffelees’ to be interviewed on the show, which is quite the honor. This was much fun to revisit the Hit the play button below or listen wherever you get your podcasts – Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Cohen Apologizes To Stormy Daniels For ‘Needless Pain’

Porn star Stormy Daniels and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

Porn star Stormy Daniels and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
L-R Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen
For the first time, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen speaks with porn star Stormy Daniels in an hourlong chat on Cohen’s podcast, Mea Culpa. Via HuffPost:

Seeking to bury the hatchet, Cohen interviews Daniels in the latest episode of his podcast, “Mea Culpa,” in which the two commiserate over life-altering experiences with Trump and his recent departure from office.

Cohen, in keeping with the title of his program, apologizes for “the needless pain” he put Daniels through when he arranged a $130,000 payment during the 2016 presidential campaign to keep her quiet about an alleged dalliance with Trump a decade earlier. Trump has denied the affair.

“Both of our stories will be forever linked with Donald Trump, but also with one another,” Cohen tells her. “Thanks for giving me a second chance.”

Also in the podcast chat, Daniels refers to the 2008 sexual encounter with Trump “the worst 90 seconds of my life, for sure, because it just made me hate myself.” She shares that she hadn’t planned on having sex with the Donald. At one point in the tryst she apparently pondered how to escape the room, thinking “I could definitely outrun him.” Cohen has been recording the podcast from his living room in Manhattan since being released from prison last summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and health concerns in crowded prisons, he’s being allowed to serve out the rest of his sentence at home.

 

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The Randy Report #1 LGBTQ Podcast On Spotify

The Randy Report is the #1 LGBTQ podcast on Spotify

The Randy Report is the #1 LGBTQ podcast on Spotify
Screen capture of the Top 10 LGBTQ podcasts on Spotify
Warning – just a little humble brag coming… Clicking through Spotify this morning I happen to do a search for LGBTQ podcasts, and guess what I found? It looks like The Randy Report podcast is the #1 LGBTQ podcast on the streaming platform! #happydance I appreciate all of you who tune in to catch up on politics, pop culture and entertainment news. p.s. no ads… I know folks listen from a lot of outlets, so make sure you look for me on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. If you missed any episodes, you can check them here on the blog, at the links above or on Spotify below.

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Buttigieg Announces New Podcast “The Deciding Decade”

Former South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announced this morning he will be launching a new podcast titled “The Deciding Decade.” “We know that this, the first year of the 2020s, has been one of chaos and anguish,” Buttigieg said in the announcement video. “But I believe now is the beginning of America’s deciding decade, a time that will present leaders and all Americans with decisions that will shape life in this country for the rest of this century.” The first episode will be released on September 9th and then weekly each Wednesday after that. Listeners can stream on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are heard. His first guest will be former U.S. attorney Preet Bahara.