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On today’s show we’re talking to Devin DeSantis and Brian Crum two of the cast members of Altar Boyz, a musical revue that parodies Christian boy bands with catchy songs and delicious puns.
The show walks the delicate fence of trying to appeal to an audience of gay men and blue haired women by poking gentle fun at the genre of Christian boy bands and yet at the same time jam packs a ton of puns and double entendres with a catchy musical theme.
It is a great show to bring your mom or dad to, but one thing I kept wanting to see is the romantic subtext of the two leads to actually flourish and develop.
Listen as we talk with Brian and Devin about the common ground between gays and Christians, how they came to to be in the show, how people’s opinions affect the way you look at yourself and coming out as a Christian and as a Catholic
We also chat about Kathy Griffin’s Emmy’s speech controversy, Dumbledore’s Army and Bozo’s dressing room.
Listen for details on how you can win a pair of tickets to see them live at Chicago’s Drury Lane Theater!
Click here for a video montage of the Chicago production of Altar Boyz.
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bradley says:
October 24, 2007 at 11:35the “put it in me” song sounds like it could be totally hilarity.
RcktMan says:
October 24, 2007 at 16:20The “Put it in me” song was by far one of the funniest songs in the set. Very clever lyrics. The choreography alone is worth checking out… it’s really quite electrifying.
And yeah the guys aren’t too bad either. They’re all great singers, that’s for sure!
Haven’t heard the show yet (at work) but will comment further when I get home.
Dr. Thom says:
October 24, 2007 at 18:14I was listening to this show on my way to work this morning, and I busted out laughing several times! And you’re right, those guys do sound totally cute. Their voices made me melt in my car. Mmm….
As for Phi Tau’s comment, I understand what you mean, but you know, these guys are employees, if you will, of the show. They kinda have to toe the party line, at least in public. I’m sure the show doesn’t want to be known as “the gay show” and alienate certain people, for commercial purposes, you know. My guess is that after the tape stopped rolling, they said: “Oh yeah, my character’s totally gay.”
Anyhow, I’m going to see the show!! I’m excited about it. And, I have to convince the boyfriend to come along as well…
Dr. Thom says:
October 24, 2007 at 18:21…and as Part 2: I just talked to my boyfriend, who is a waitress at the Cheesecake Factory, who said that he waited on the Altar Boys today!! He said they were really nice and fun to wait on. So see, they’re nice in real life, too. Just FYI…
Jake Snow says:
October 24, 2007 at 20:14wow, listening to those actors today made me melt. They sound and look VERY hot! They can put it in me any day.
Ali2355 says:
October 24, 2007 at 21:20Umm. I just about peed when I saw this article. This segment is great. I love Altar Boyz and totally want to see this.
Brain Fork says:
October 24, 2007 at 22:24Jesus Loves Me, but it’s not a mutual feeling.
That’s for Fausto… I haven’t listened yet, I may add more later
RcktMan says:
October 24, 2007 at 22:39Great show!!! Finally heard it! 
Devin and Brian were adorable… just as they were in the show!
The WGN Lady’s name is Merri Dee. She’s been there since… GOD the 70s at least… but she is THE voice of WGN TV. Her official title there is “Director of Community Relations.” I always loved her voice. I met her once and she was just the nicest lady.
Donnie Dee says:
October 24, 2007 at 22:41Luvin it, Hot boys, and sassy lyrics, can you beat it? Now I gotta go get the soundtrack.
Brain Fork says:
October 24, 2007 at 23:36Wow… that was really weird. Listening to the opening song really pissed me off for some reason … It’s either my hatred of Christian music (I had to deal with in all the time in high school and it sickens me) or my dislike of 90s boy band music. Could be a combination of both.
The breakdown was probably the best part part of this episode! They’re just soooo cute! Also, DUDE!!! CURLY HAIR!!! DON’T STRAIGHTEN IT!!! Curly hair is the best! I wish I had curls!
Dwyn says:
October 25, 2007 at 00:10Haven’t heard the show yet but I did see Altar Boyz when it was in SF and it was HYSTERICAL! An elderly couple in front of us (me and a teacher from my school) got offended and left which was pretty funny too. Can’t wait to listen to the show, I’m sure it’s absolutely RAD!
Henry says:
October 31, 2007 at 04:44This show had me engaged the entire time. The show was entertaining, fun, and informative.
too bad that I do not live closer to chicago, i am missing out on some fun events.
thanks for another great show! looking forward to the next.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois.
Along with his partner Marc Felion, he hosts the world's most downloaded talk show for gay people on the internet, Feast of Fools.
Fausto loves pomegranates, waterfalls and 70s retro funk music.
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Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
miguelito | November 20, 2008
I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
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Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
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Phi Tau 27 says:
October 24, 2007 at 09:13I definitely want to see this show now. I was hugely involved in the scary christian scene that was convinced that they had to have their own version of eveything, including music, and that all “non-christian” versions were inherently evil… “if it is not of God, it must then be of Satan..”
Anyway, I think it’s a bit of a cop-out to say that “it’s up to the audience” to interpret. Yes, there is a bit of interpretation when it comes to art, but the creator/artist have something in particular in mind. If the character is gay, and the play doesn’t really want to handle that issue, that’s one thing, but I think it’s a bit cheap to step away from the question and say “we’re not really supposed to discuss that.” I don’t know, that may sound pettty, but it would be nice to hear an opinion.
I have to admit, the guys sounded super cute though! Now to convince the boyfriend to go with me…