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Queer Voices February 18 - Politics with Brandon Mack, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, and author Jacob Anthony RoseSend a textWe start off with an interview with the new President of the Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus, Brandon Mack. Then Bryan Hlavinka talks to two candidates that are both running for Houston City Council District C - Nick Hellyar and Patrick Oathout. Both candidates are queer voices! And finally, we discuss Jacob Anthony Rose's memoir Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice. Nick Hellyar site: https://nickforhouston.com/Patrick Oathout site: https://patrickforhouston.com/Houston LGBTQ+ Political Cauc...

2026-02-1958 min

Queer Voices December 17th - Tammi Wallace of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Holiday Traditions!Send us a textWelcome to the first of a couple of our QUEER VOICES Holiday Specials! We talk with Tammi Wallace about the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and how you can use them as a resource to find the right business to do... well... anything with! Then we have a roundtable featuring Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, and Brett Cullum discussing holiday traditions within the community. And we play a song or two to get you in the mood for the holidays! Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1F...

2025-12-1857 min

Queer Voices October 29th - Jeffrey Campbell of Allies in Hope, Danielle Sampey of Lazarus House, and Second Chance PlayersSend us a textOn this episode of QUEER VOICES, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Jeffrey Campbell, who is the CEO of ALLIES IN HOPE (formerly AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON). He talks about all things related to the organization and tells us about their upcoming Ball, which is scheduled for November 14th. You can find tickets at https://www.aihhouston.org/hopeforhoustonballDanielle Sampey talks with Bryan Hlavinka about Lazarus House. This organization provides fitness and diet programs for individuals with a chronic condition that causes wasting. Their website can be found at https://thelazarushouse.org/

2025-10-3057 min

Queer Voices October 30th 2024 Queer Voices - Diana Foundation Country Dinner and Houston LGBTQ+ Caucus Endorsements and "Making Love"Send us a textDiscover the fascinating journey of the Diana Foundation, America's oldest active LGBTQ nonprofit, as Bryan Hlavinka and Tanner Williams explore its whimsical origins and lasting impact. From a memorable Academy Awards party in 1953 to becoming a powerhouse in the Houston community, Tanner recounts the Foundation's unique path, marked by annual events like the Diana Awards. Gain insights into their meticulously documented 65-year history that highlights a trailblazing legacy in LGBTQ advocacy and community empowerment.Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Brandon Mack, the endorsements chair for the Houston LGBTQ+ Political...

2024-10-3157 min

Queer Voices 7/17/24 Queer Voices - Mint Julep - Timmy Martinez, A Very Natural Thing and Haley Easy with Eazy as PieSend us a textOn this episode of QUEER VOICES, Bryan Hlavinka talks with Legacy's Timmy Martinez as he prepares for MISS MINT JULIP being held at Bayou Music Center on July 21st from 2:30 pm onwards. The show is an annual fundraiser for Legacy Community Health, and this year is bigger than ever. It's at a new venue with three distinct hosts for the party! Next up, Brett Cullum is joined by Lee Ingalls as they discuss the 1974 movie A VERY NATURAL THING. It was noted to be one of the first mainstream movies aimed a...

2024-07-1857 min

Queer Voices 6/19/24 Queer Voices - David Taffet, Robert Wallace and John MarulloSend us a textWhat if you were suddenly faced with a life-altering diagnosis? This week on Queer Voices, we have an intimate and heartfelt conversation with David Taffet, senior staff writer for the Dallas Voice and co-host of Lambda Weekly. David opens up about his recent diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, sharing the challenges he encountered with everyday tasks like handwriting and walking. Through his story, we also hear from host Bryan Hlavinka, who reveals his own experience with Parkinsonian symptoms, shedding light on the personal and communal support systems that play a crucial role in navigating...

2024-06-2057 min

Queer Voices 2/24/24 Queer Voices - Brandon Mack and Tamarie CooperSend us a textJoin me, Bryan Hlavinka, as I sit down with the insightful Brandon Mack to peel back the curtain on the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus's intense endorsement process. Discover the weight such an endorsement carries and the grueling scrutiny candidates endure to secure this emblem of progressive support. We navigate the significance of Dr. Cody Pyke’s historic appointment and the essential healthcare services for incarcerated populations, illuminating the challenges and triumphs of advocacy within the system.The episode takes a creative turn with Tamarie Cooper, co-founder and artistic director of the Ca...

2024-02-1557 min

Queer Voices 1/24/24 Queer Voices - Leah Lax and Bryan HlavinkaSend us a textDiscover the transformative power of a life fully embraced as Leah Lax joins us to recount her incredible journey from Hasidic Judaism to living openly as a lesbian. Leah's narrative is a testament to authenticity, captured in her memoir ‘Uncovered’ and its subsequent adaptation into an opera. Her tale is not just about self-discovery, but also a profound look at the intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity, as she opens up about the structure and solace she initially found within the Hasidic community. Her latest literary work, "Not From Here," promises to be anot...

2024-01-2557 min

The Confused Breakfast Major League (1989) JUUUAASST A BIT OUTSIDE! Major League is about make these misfits a household name. A bunch of has beens, are nots, and should haves are gonna try and win the whole f**king thing. So say a prayer to jobu, put on your glasses, and lube up a curve ball. There’s no Red Tags here! Only bad knees and booze fueled fun! •0:05:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:11:30- Pertinent movie details •0:16:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:32:30- Modern day ratings——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. https://pepperj...

2022-07-061h 41

The Confused Breakfast Wayne's World (1992) Asphinctersayswhat? Time for our dreams of doing a show in a basement becoming a full time gig to become a reality! Wayne’s World taught us that following your dreams doesn’t have to mean selling out! NOT!! Keep your friends close and the party even closer. So let’s crank up some bohemian rhapsody, blindly sign a contract and Find out if we’re worthy. Let’s do the super mega fun version! WAYNES WORLD PARTY TIME EXCELLENT WOO WOO WOO WOOOOOOO!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:30- Pertinent movie d...

2022-06-291h 44

The Confused Breakfast Happy Gilmore (1996) Is that goal regulation size or what?? Happy Gilmore is disrupting the game of golf on this weeks episode! We find out what happens when an angry person plays one of the most angering sports in the world. Broken bottles, broken rakes, broken, Volkswagens, batting cages? Only 364 more days till next seasons hockey tryouts so grab you grandfathers clubs find your happy place and let’s head to the water berry open to make some money. Gold jacket green jacket who gives a shit! •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:00- Pertinen...

2022-06-221h 41

The Confused Breakfast I'VE NEVER SEEN... Explorers (1985) It’s the stuff dreams are made of. Well kinda.. this weeks I’ve Never Seen episode, 1 of the guys is happy to show the other two, Explorers! A movie that transcended the Galaxy to give us… we’ll you’ll just have to see. Do aliens exist? What is our purpose? Do movie deadlines mean nothing to production studios? Let dive in and find out more!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:06:00- Who hasn’t seen this movie•0:12:30- Pertinent details and reviews•0:18:30- Scene by scene breakdown •1:18:00- Modern day ratings——————————————————————...

2022-06-151h 32

The Confused Breakfast Weekend At Bernie's (1989) We hear it’s always a killer time up at Bernie’s! Let’s go for the weekend! Sometimes you just can’t let ANYTHING get in the way of your stroke of good luck. So let’s keep lying to everyone as well as ourselves about how we think this could possibly end. We’ve heard of faking a death but this is ridiculous.. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:05:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:23:00 - Modern day ratings———...

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The Confused Breakfast BONUS: Top Gun Maverick (2022) Review SPOILERS! After recording our movie review on the original Top Gun, we were graciously provided a private screening of the new Top Gun Maverick movie with some of our awesome friends. We have some thoughts on the movie and will be reviewing on this episode. Is it better than the original? Do we have any issues with the movie? How does this movie rank for us? Join us for all the thoughts…. if you haven’t seen it, stop and go watch!——————————————————————**10% off your first order of Pepper Joe’s. Check them out at https://pepperjoe.com/discount/CONFUSED——————————————————————

2022-05-3148 min

The Confused Breakfast Predator (1987) Get to the choppa!!!!!!! Time to casually blast a boom box in a helicopter for a covert mission that we don’t actually know anything about. What are we doing? Who’s out there? Who is this lady and why are we letting her tag along? Why are we just randomly dying? Probably to keep us from asking any more questions. This isn’t going to end well. Unless your Arny obvi. Stick around you son of a b*tch. ET’s got nothing on Predator. And it definitely doesn’t come in peace.•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•...

2022-05-251h 47

The Confused Breakfast Top Gun (1986) I feel the need, the need for speed. It’s time to buzz the tower, before we call the ball. I think our egos just cashed another check.. Top Gun has inspired us to take on new call signs and take off our shirts for volleyball. Don’t let the hair fool you, we’re dangerous, sweaty, and inverted. •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:05:30 - Call Sign Ceremony•0:08:30- Memories of first viewing•0:12:15- Pertinent movie details •0:17:00- Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00- Scene by scene breakdown •1:37:00- Modern day ratings...

2022-05-181h 48

The Confused Breakfast BASEketball (1998) Someday I’m gonna be a big sports star. Dude, We all thought we were going to be the next Reggie Jackson. Until we realized we’re actually just average joes, dude. What happens when a driveway game sweeps the nation and let regular people compete at the pro level? Some major names in comedy joined forces to give us just that in, Baseketball! Our very first executive producer pick, dude! So get your khakis, come up with your best Journey Psych out and quit being a little bitch, dude. •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:06:45 - Memories o...

2022-05-111h 33

The Confused Breakfast Spaceballs (1987) This podcast has officially gone from suck to blow. Mel Brooks’ 1987 space adventure parody takes a not so subtle jab at some of the biggest titles in the genre. Too bad about the merchandising… So close down the 3 ring circus, secure all the animals in the zoo, and prepare for ludicrous speed! We’re about to go plaid through the 4th wall right NOW now! May the Schwartz be with you!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:05:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:15- Pertinent movie details •0:13:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:22:00 - Scene by scene break...

2022-05-041h 31

The Confused Breakfast Red Dawn (1984) WOLVERINES!!!!!! Gear up jump in the truck and let’s head to the mountains! Red Dawn has broken and thank god some ragtag teens are here to stop it! Does the very first pg-13 movie hold up? Will what was once considered one of the most violent movies at the time, still shock us all the same way? Should you really drink blood straight from the deer? All we know is, “the chair is against the wall” and “John has a long mustache” so what ever you do AVENGE MEEEEE!!•0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Chats•0:05:30 - Memories of first viewin...

2022-04-271h 42

Guild of Calamitous Podcasts: An Unofficial Venture Bros. Podcast Needs More Grenadine: Murderachis in TexasWhat do Mariachi Bands, the Texas winter storm and Venture Bros. have in common? Actually, more than you’d expect. Rilo spoke with Bryan Hlavinka, the Venturoo behind the plan to send mariachis to a blundering senator’s house about what it’s like to go viral, how he came up with his genius plan and, of course, the Venture Bros.

2021-03-0333 min

Queer Voices February 8th 2021 Queer VoicesSend us a textJames Lee-Legacy Community Health Govt Relations Manager/ Crew discuss Biden Administration (so far)....We speak with James Lee, manager of Government Relations, Legacy Community Health about the new Texas legislative session and ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) and working with state legislators. We discuss the outlook for this and other LGBT related programs.GUEST: James Lee https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/We then discuss the first fews weeks of the Biden administration. Discussion includes the cabinet appointments and other official appointments. We also talk about the historic...

2021-02-0958 min

Queer Voices January 11th 2021 Queer VoicesSend us a textCreating Change Conference - 2021 PredictionsWe speak about the Creating Change conference. The organizers of the Creating Change Conference announced the full slate of workshop and other sessions organized for the 33rd annual conference. From activism to faith to fundraising, with some timely twists on popular workshops like “Sex in the Times of COVID,” the Creating Change conference will have programs of interest to diverse activists and cover a lot of ground in this unique time for LGBTQ+ communities. GUEST: Andrew Edmonson and Bryan Hlavinkahttps://www.t...

2021-01-1257 min

Queer Voices December 7th Queer VoicesSend us a textLife During COVID - "Hearth and Coffin" creatorThe Queer Voices crew discusses how their life goes on during and after the COVID pandemic. We also discuss the 2020 election and the growth of the Queer Voices podcast.GUEST: Jack Valinski, Bryan Hlavinka Then, we speak with the creator of "Hearth and Coffin". "Hearth & Coffin" Literary Journal was founded in Houston in 2020. Founded with the explicit purpose of publishing new and upcoming writers with no submission fees, "Hearth & Coffin" places priority on provocative, exploratory, and ac...

2020-12-0852 min

Queer Voices November 16th Queer VoicesSend us a textElection 2020We discuss the results of election 2020 and its impact on LGBT community.Guests: Jack Valinski, Bryan Hlavinka, Andrew Edmonson and Matthew WilliamsQueer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

2020-11-1758 min

Queer Voices September 28th Queer VoicesSend us a textWe speak with Ann Johnson, candidate for Texas House District 134. Democrat Ann Johnson is a former Chief Human Trafficking Prosecutor, current teacher, and small business owner who works as an attorney in our criminal justice system for victims of sexual exploitation and those who cannot afford a lawyer. In Austin, she’ll fight for working families, investments in schools, long overdue gun safety reforms, and to expand access to health care for over one million uninsured Texans. Ann will work with Republicans and Democrats to ensure we’re investing in ordinary Texans and smal...

2020-09-2958 min