By Marc Felion on January 26, 2006
The gorgeous blues singing Katherine Davis joins us today to talk about her passion for the Blues, it’s healing qualities, and her love for music of all kinds.
Here in Chicago, Katherine Davis’ name is synonymous with blues music. Not only is she distinguished as a singer, but also as a oral historian who travels the world talking about her experience in growing up in the iconic Cabrini Green projects.
Cabrini Green was one of the first successful housing projects that in the late 60’s began to suffer from urban decay. Many people believe that a lot this stemmed from the consequences of the asassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the subsequent riots that followed. Cabrini Green is also know as the setting for the popular 70’s television show Good Times
By Marc Felion on January 16, 2006
As a gay young man living in the Appalachian mountains Jeff Mann was befriended and inspired by a group of lesbians to come out of the closet in a part of the world where there were few queer people to relate to.
On today’s FOF we’re talking about M&Ms, that’s mountains and men, not candy nor […]
By Marc Felion on January 13, 2006
The keeper of “thy gems” Leslie Hall is without a doubt a HUGE internet phenomenon. Just about a year ago Leslie was one of our first interviews on our podcast, where she had started getting the attention she deserved for her iconic photographs of herself with her hundreds of gem sweaters.
You may have seen a […]
By Marc Felion on January 10, 2006
Jazz-singing siren Jen Zias grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania with our very own Marc Felion.
Upon moving to Chicago she joined a popular band Samba Bamba formed by local comedy personality and cabaret pianist Richard Knight Jr. I first heard of them because we both used to perform at this lovely cheezy Brazilian themed restaurant […]
By Fausto Fernós on December 15, 2005
Teri Garr considered naming her autobiography “Does This Wheelchair Make Me Look Fat?” But instead, she decided on “Speedbumps: Flooring it through Hollywood.” The result is a hilarious and touching book that begins with growing up in a vaudevillian family, dancing in Elvis Presley’s movies, winning an Oscar for her hilarious role in the film […]
continueBy Fausto Fernós on December 8, 2005
Comedian Kathy Griffin was delighted upon seeing our resident drag queen Victoria Lamarr impresonating her last week when she flew into town to host Malibu Rum’s Holiday Self-Decorating Contest at Duffy’s.
Today we talk to our favorite fiery redhead Kathy Griffin in the back seat of her limo about breastfeeding, Star Jones, her parents, and Jerry […]
By Marc Felion on December 7, 2005
Eric Himan grew up in a military home, traveling all over the world as his father got stationed. As an adult, Eric travels the road 85% of the year as a grassroots folk-rock musician, initially with his manager Cassandra and now with lesbian musician Andy Moore.
We met Eric Himan years ago when he was just […]
By Marc Felion on December 5, 2005
We’re baaack!Today drag diva Vaginal Creme Davis (now known as Vaginal Davis, sans the creme) gets interveiwed by our NYC correspondent John Q Sanchez, and on it she admits she doesnt know what an iPod nor a podcast is. Can you belive it? Girl, she is SO crazy.
Meanwhile, back in the Windy City of Chicago, […]
By Marc Felion on November 18, 2005
Charles Busch returns for part two of his interview with Fausto Fernós and David Cerda.
Did you know they only spent $35 to put on “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom?” Nowdays Chalres works with a much bigger budget.
He recently won an acting award from the Sundance Film Fesitival for his starring role in “Die Mommie […]
By Marc Felion on November 17, 2005
Charles Busch’s first play, “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,” was written in-between coffee breaks while working as a temp in Manhattan. He and his friends just HAD to put on the show. They loved what they did and were passionate about making it happen.
Today, “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” is considered one of the all-time […]
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Timon | October 6, 2008
YAY!! LOVE the pics!! I’ll soon send you the ones from OCH and our random YouTube videos in the bathroom! HA! That sounds so much more scandalous then it really was! …or...
Cliff Dix | October 6, 2008
I love Peaches. And I love horror movies so it is a perfect combination. Marc, I would recommend Black Christmas for your Christmas viewing. It stars...
9 comments on FOF #853 - Horror Movies Every Gay Man Must See - 10.02.08
Chickengirl | October 6, 2008
awww…wish i could have been there!! i would have been the only chick there besides your mom and sister i see x)……..
filpmire | October 6, 2008
Lizz is a stitch! Grey Gardens and the Daily Show- I’m there!
Marc Felion | October 6, 2008
No matter who gets elected, we need to step up the pressure on them as soon as they get into office for our rights.
11 comments on FOF #849 - Marching for Matthew Shepard - 09.26.08
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Gay Fun ShowTimon | October 6, 2008
YAY!! LOVE the pics!! I’ll soon send you the ones from OCH and our random YouTube videos in the bathroom! HA! That sounds so much more scandalous then it really was! …or...
Cliff Dix | October 6, 2008
I love Peaches. And I love horror movies so it is a perfect combination. Marc, I would recommend Black Christmas for your Christmas viewing. It stars...
9 comments on FOF #853 - Horror Movies Every Gay Man Must See - 10.02.08
Chickengirl | October 6, 2008
awww…wish i could have been there!! i would have been the only chick there besides your mom and sister i see x)……..
filpmire | October 6, 2008
Lizz is a stitch! Grey Gardens and the Daily Show- I’m there!
Marc Felion | October 6, 2008
No matter who gets elected, we need to step up the pressure on them as soon as they get into office for our rights.
11 comments on FOF #849 - Marching for Matthew Shepard - 09.26.08
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