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Brooke Knows Best on VH1 is one of my guilty summer pleasures. The spin-off reality tv series based on Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke might be the hottest show on right now.

One sexy twist is Brooke’s gay guy pal Glenn Douglas Packard now has a sexy boyfriend, underwear model Daniel Miagany. A special “Glenn Goes Home” episode premiers this Sunday where Glenn brings the whole crew and his new boyfriend home to Michigan to meet the family.

Listen as we talk to Glenn and Daniel about their relationship as the lie in bed in Miami Beach after a decadent night of hanging out with reality TV stars.

What was it like for Glenn to make out with a girl on the show? Why did Glenn get naked in front of the Hulk? How soon before they force feminize the Hulkster?

Half the fun of the show is watching Glenn interacting with the famous 80s wrestler Hulk Hogan. Its great to see a macho wrestling icon hanging out with his daughter and her friends, contemplating gay marriage and same-sex dating. Knowing his audience, the Hulkster never fails to mention he has gay wrestling buddies, hopefully we’ll get to meet them in upcoming shows!

In the second half of the show we talk to publicist turned movie producer, director and writer Rob Williams of Guest House Films.

Robin’s films include “Make the Yuletide Gay,” “Back Soon” and “Long-Term Relationship” where a gay man falls in love with a Republican!

His film “3-Day Weekend” comments on the state of gay films, referencing Terrence McNally’s genre defining film “Love, Valor, Compassion!” Have popular gay films been plagued by a certain victim mentality? Where are gay films headed in the future?

Some of Rob’s films have minor roles played by Feast of Fun favorites- Deven Green and her hunky husband Joel Bryant!

I’m crossing my fingers that Rob produces my TV pilot where Deven I play a crime-solving wheelchair bound physicist and his karate chopping nurse, but I’m not holding my breath.

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To celebrate International Drag Queen Day, here’s a list of some of our favorite interviews with the most famous drag queens alive. From the outrageous Lady Bunny to the supermodel of the world RuPaul, these ground-breaking entertainers share one thing in common. Besides being able to walk the runway in a pair of heels, they all have a passion for performing, to make us laugh at ourselves and to make us think– even when they are acting like fools.

Who would you like to see on the show who hasn’t been on yet? I hope you enjoy listening to them again as much as we enjoyed talking to these legendary ladies. Click on the jump for the whole list. Read more…

 

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Although most states in the US don’t recognize same-sex marriages, the tide is turning and six states currently allow full marriage rights to all their citizens.

Today we’re talking to Scott Booker, best known by his drag queen persona: Elysse Giovani.

Earlier this year Elysse was so upset at a vendor at an opposite marriage wedding expo that she decided to take matters into her own hands and plan a wedding expo full of gay friendly businesses, drag queens and cocktails! Sounds like it’s going to be a blast!

Listen as Elysse shares with us her insights on planning a gay wedding and how to avoid some common mistakes gays make when tying the knot. Did you know you can save money on your wedding by going digitally green?

We cordially invite you to attend the Over The Rainbow LGBT Wedding Expo on Saturday July 25 at the Center on Halsted. $5 donation goes to charity - VOHAV Victims of Hatred and Violence - a support group for queer folks who suffer from domestic violence.

Pull that wig down from the shelf, it’s International Drag Day! Didn’t know? Well it’s a new holiday as declared by British designer Adam Stewart. It celebrates the drag queen in all our lives. Leave it to a drag queens to be late for pride.

We take a look at our favorite drag queens, both national and local, and reflect on the dearly departed divas of the past. Who are some of your favorites?

Plus in the news:

A bridal bouquet crashes an airplane.

Former President Bush’s gay black list.

And a robotics company in Maryland announces plans to work on a robot that fuels itself by any organic material it can find — even dead people! What could possibly go wrong?

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You’ve heard many times our friend Alpana Singh talk about how wonderfully zany the Food Network diva Sandra Lee is. Here’s a wonderful video showcasing all the words she loves to repeat. One of them is “vodka.” Atta girl!

 

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Who is the craziest drag queen of them all? Take your pick! The audience favorite musical spectacle, Snow White and the Seven Drag queens is back at Hydrate in Chicago. Today we’re talking to writer director Tony Lewis who also plays Dopey and his gal pal, Omicah House who plays Grumpy the hungover drag queen.

In this twisted version of the fairy tale, Snow White plays a hairstylist who provides much needed solace and protection to seven drag queens who are harassed by an evil drag queen landlord. Rent and drag queens- sound familiar?

Tony use to choreograph for Lady Vera Parker, the notorious Chicago drag queen who was arrested for theft by deception for renting out apartments that didn’t exist. What was it like teaching Lady Vera Parker to dance?

Both Tony and Omicah also hail from Kentucky where Lady Vera allegedly stole a U-Haul truck. Where do the parallels end?

Listen as we talk about the hot news that matters to you most:

Designer paint for Cubs fans comes in Pinstripe Blue, Ivy Green, and Marquee Red. Unfortunately, Beer Piss Yellow, a common color at the ballpark was left out.

Hairy Wieners are all the rage in Russia. Would you eat one?

Man arrested with woman’s panties hanging from out of his pants. He had another 40 pairs on under his clothes.

A blind man gets his sight back then exposes himself in public.

A Saudi family sues genie for chasing them out of their home.

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Judy Garland, Madonna, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Yoko Ono and Tina Turner- gay men love their divas. Today we’re talking to campy singer Melissa Young about her new show “Out: A Rainbow Icon Celebration.”

Melissa takes a look at the gay rights movement as seen through the lens of the entertainers we all love. Can guys like George Michael and Elton John be divas? We certainly think so!

Listen as Melissa sings in our home studio songs from her show and takes questions from you- through our Facebook page. Did Judy Garland’s death really spark the modern gay rights movement? Why is Madonna so different from all the other divas?

Does the ubiquitous rainbow flag have origins in Perú? And what about those who propose a redesign of the gay pride flag. Check out their designs here.

We’re also joined by her pianist Joshua Stephen Kartes a music composer who wrote a choral piece in his own artificial language Aspelan. How does one go about creating an artificial language? Is it anything like Klingon?

Listen as we talk about the hot news that matters to you most:

You have the right to remain sexy! National Health Service leaflet in the UK advises school students that they have the right to an enjoyable sex life.

Gay penguins may be getting a divorce as a conniving lady penguin has entered the scene. Is she the Liza Minnelli of penguins?

The Michael Jackson mystery continues as LaToya says her brother Michael was murdered.

Truck driving themed board game “My Trucking Luck” created by Randy Cox gives kids a hands on perspective of life on the road. Sorry kids, no meth addiction cards or truck stop hookers in this edition.

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Grant Stoddard was the kind of geeky intern everyone made fun of but yet still wanted to get in the sack.

The editors for the online magazine Nerve.com thought it would be hilarious to have their intern go on assignments exploring the outlandish, extreme or unusual in sex.

And thus the column “I Did It for Science” was born. After three successful years Grant left the magazine amid talks of Viacom wanting to turn his stories into a television show, but then the pilot never came to fruition.

Today we’re talking with the “accidental sex-tourist” Grant Stoddard about his book “Working Stiff: The Misadventures of an Accidental Sexpert.”

Listen as Grant shares his sordid tales trying out a broad range of sexual fetishes like infantilism, sploshing, latex shrink wrapping, bondage and making out with twelve gay men in a bar while his girlfriend watched.

Did we mention this guy identifies himself as straight so far?

Breaking more icons than the Ottoman Empire- the Feast of Fools.

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[Originally posted on 01.19.07]

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With the economy in a downturn, you gotta look to the resourceful folks for ideas.

Today we’re talking to one of our favorite dumpster diving drag queens- Victoria Lamarr.

When she’s not rollerblading on the Chicago lakefront, V-Marr figures out where Chicago celebrities live and dives through their dumpsters in search of hidden treasures! She just dug through the tattered remains of a famously impeached Chicago politician. What bounty did she find?

V-Marr’s on the show taking questions from you through Facebook.

Listen as we give you the update on the infamous drag queen Lady Vera Parker who was arrested for theft by deception. Don’t get any ideas V-Marr!

Clay Aiken asks his fans to oust bigoted North Carolina politician Skip Stam, who argued that passing laws protecting gay teens from bullying would lead to legalization of pedophilia and equates gay parenting with the dangers of second hand smoke.

Rock Star Energy Drink apologizes to gay people everywhere, donating $100,000 to gay charities, but is it still tied to hatemonger radio personality Michael Savage.

And a British tourist attraction is advertising a $100,000 a year job for a witch to live in a cave. The last one had to quit because of health problems. Will Sarah Palin apply for the job?

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You don’t like sex, you love it! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a porn star, and haven’t we all, today’s the show for you.

We’re talking to porn director and writer Mike Donner about his fun to read new book How to be a Gay Porn Star.

Mike’s book takes the reader on an colorful journey of what it’s like to be in gay porn, from the sexy glamorous side to the sometimes dirty, ugly and dangerous risks of the profession.

Listen as we talk about the biggest mistakes men make when getting into the business and what they do to get ready for an audition.

Fluffers, drugs and money- what are the biggest myths?

What do gay porn stars do when they have boyfriends? How do they keep it sexy in the bedroom after hours at work?

Are gay porn films held to tougher standards than their straight counterparts when it comes to safety?

and will America ever get a porn star politician the way Italians now enjoy? After all, didn’t Bob Dole and Gerald Ford both got their start as sexy underwear models?

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Cleve Jones said- you can’t win gay rights by clicking the mouse on your computer. But, it’s a great place to start. Today we’re talking to gay rights activist Nik Maciejewski, co-founder and organizer for the Chicago chapter of Join the Impact, a grassroots internet-based gay rights group which rapidly developed a national coalition after the passage of Proposition 8, the anti-marriage amendment in California.

He wants you to get involved in the battle for gay rights even if you’re not gay! People from all around the country will be going to the nation’s capital for the National Equality March over Columbus Day weekend, which coincides with National Coming Out Day.

Nik talks with us about why there’s an urgent need to fight for rights at the national level and takes a look at why young people are all of a sudden getting involved in activism. He also takes questions from you through the Feast of Fun Facebook page.

Is President Obama secretly saying to his gay supporters- “push me?”

Is there anything we learn from Michael Jackson’s death in the struggle for gay rights?

Yesterday Michael Jackson’s friends, family and the world said goodbye to the legendary, complex entertainer.

An estimated record number of people watched Michael Jackson- The Memorial on TV and online, breaking records held by Princess Diana’s funeral. Listen as we give you the touching and unusual highlights from the historic event, including how it temporarily brought down twitter.

The most powerful, humanizing moment was when Jackson’s 11 year old daughter Paris spoke at the end of the service in tears,”Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine.” Rest in Peace Michael.

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