Tag: Gay
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Episode 66 – Craig Seymour, Ph.D., Journalism Professor and Gay Male Stripper
Craig Seymour, journalism professor, has had a successful career as a music critic for a prestigious list of newspapers and magazines. While completing his graduate studies, Craig did his PhD dissertation on males strippers in the gay clubs in Washington, D.C. and he became a stripper himself. Craig discusses his book, All I Could Bare:…
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Episode 62 – Andy Thayer – Gay Activist and Co-Founder, Gay Liberation Network (Part 2 of 2) Plus My Commentary “40 Years Ago This Week”
Andy Thayer is the consummate street activist. He has lead numerous protests in Chicago and elsewhere and was arrested on May 16th, 2009 in Russia for participating in Moscow’s gay pride event. Andy is also co-founder of Day of Decision which has lead protests against the California Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8. Plus my…
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Episode 61 – Andy Thayer – Gay Activist and Co-Founder, Gay Liberation Network (Part 1 of 2 Parts)
Andy Thayer is the consummate street activist. He has lead numerous protests in Chicago and elsewhere and was arrested on May 16th, 2009 in Russia for participating in Moscow’s gay pride event. Andy is also co-founder of Day of Decision which has lead protests against the California Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8. Featured Websites…
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Episode 59 – Jose Villarrubia – Comic Book Colorist, Photographer, Illustrator and Art Professor
Jose Villarrubia has colored some of the most prestigious comic books in the industry and is an art professor at the renown Maryland Institute College of Art. He has collaborated with famed writer Alan Moore on several book projects. Jose discuses the comic book industry, how they are produced, different styles around the world and…
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Election 2008 – The Joy of Victory, The Agony of Defeat
I have taken the past 12 days to process the impact of the 2008 election…
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Episode 49 – Serge Gojkovich – GayGadget.com and LGBT Travel
Serge Gojkovich just launched GayGadget.com a website on August 1st focusing on tech for gay guys. Serge also discusses LGBT travel as his company, Gay Consultants, Inc., handles LGBT marketing for Visit London and Visit Britain. Featured Websites GayGadget.com Gay Consultants, Inc. Visit London Visit Britain IGLTAInternational Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Bridgton, Maine
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Episode 48 – Tom & Travis Knoll – Gay Dad and His Son (Part 2 of 2)
Travis Knoll, 17-year old son of Tom Knoll discusses the books he reads and his interpretation of the authors, history, politics and religion. To discusses the responsibilities of being a parent. I deliver a commentary called “Verbal Gold.” Featured Websites & Organizations Family Equality Council COLAGE Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and…
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Episode 47 – Tom & Travis Knoll – Gay Dad and His Son (Part 1 of 2)
Tom Knoll, a gay dad, adopted his son Travis at the age of 6 years. They discuss Tom’s growing up, adoption of Travis, their adjustment to each other, Travis’s talented and gifted skills as veracious reader and musician. Featured Websites Family Equality Council COLAGE Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts…
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Episode 43 – Arsham Parsi, Iranian Refugee Activist and Founder of Iranian Queer Organization
Arsham Parsi discusses what it is like being gay in Iran where homosexuality is punishable by death. Arsham, age 27 has been an activist since he was 21. He was forced to flee Iran in 2005 when the police were looking for him. He fled to Turkey and was given asylum in Canada. Now living…
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Episode 40 – Paul J. Williams, Comic, Discusses Role of Humor in Gay Community and Jeffrey Reid Baker Continues to Discuss History of Electronic Music (Part 2 of 2)
Paul J. Williams, comic, discusses role of humor in gay community, his relationship with Ambassador Nancy Brinker founder of Susn G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, his friendship with Mark Alan Smith and his character Nelda Pickens. Jeffrey Reid Baker discusses the history of electronic music and what to look for in a piano teacher. Featured…