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Tonight's Musical Guest, TodayMary J. Blige with Craig SeymourThis artist melded 70s southern soul with 80s hip hop and earned a royal title for it in the process. Equal parts tough and diva, she took over the R&B world in 1992 and never left. It's MARY J. BLIGE week!Joining the show is journalist, author, and Mary superfan Craig Seymour! Luckily, Craig is prepared to school the guys on the immeasurable impact of Mary's early albums and the way it shaped modern hip hop/R&B forever. Clip 1 has Jennifer Lopez, Rosie Perez, and Jim Carrey backing up Mary on In Living Color. My Life...2025-06-012h 19
Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastThe Truth About Diana RossThis is a review of a concert by Diana Ross. Craig Seymour reflects on Diana Ross's impact as an iconic figure and the lessons her songs have taught. 2024-05-1709 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastCraig's Pop Life: Be Careful What You Say To Me talks about the significance of The Village Voice and how he got his first piece published in the paper. Seymour discusses Tricia Romano's excellent The Freaks Come Out To Write: The Definitive History of The Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture, and quotes from music critic Ann Powers and Richard Goldstein about the importance of the publication. Seymour reflects on his journey to writing for the paper and shares his review of Sparkle's "Be Careful" and its significance to '90s R&B. 2024-05-1321 min
The Shooter's MindsetThe Shooter’s Mindset Episode 419- Craig Arnzen- Area 419Jen, Greg, and Cory get to chat with Craig Arnzen of Area 419 for a special 419th episode of The Shooter's Mindset! Craig has probably the best camera and props setup we have ever had on the show, so if you have the time check this episode out on the YouTube or Facebook channel as well!2023-10-051h 36
Minoritea Report222: Part ONE: Craig Seymour: Music Critic, Met Gala 2023, AYA: Lovers and FriendsPART ONE Hey, Communitea, Here's What's Brewing Today! Yo Aunteas welcome Author and Music Critic, Craig Seymour to talk his journey from growing up in Washington DC, becoming a stripper, and writing the autobiography or Luther Vandross (and so much more). Conversation got so good and long that we decided to split this episdoe into two. Second Part available next Monday! So, Get Your Cups Ready For Minoritea Report! Time Stamps: 0:00- Craig Seymour, Pop Music Critic 48:20- Tea Break, Merch at MinoriteaReport.com 2023-05-0849 min
New Books in MusicCraig Seymour, "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" (2017)On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the world held its breath. Inside sources said he might never sing again. He was too weak to receive visitors, but cards and good wishes came from Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Anita Baker, Halle Berry, Patti LaBelle, Jesse Jackson, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Star Jones, Gladys Knight, and Dionne Warwick, among others. With a will to live matched only by the enormous strength and power of his heart, soul, and singing talent, Luther survived and is regaining his voice. Craig Seymour's Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross (2017) is a...2022-12-211h 07
New Books in Performing ArtsCraig Seymour, "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" (2017)On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the world held its breath. Inside sources said he might never sing again. He was too weak to receive visitors, but cards and good wishes came from Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Anita Baker, Halle Berry, Patti LaBelle, Jesse Jackson, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Star Jones, Gladys Knight, and Dionne Warwick, among others. With a will to live matched only by the enormous strength and power of his heart, soul, and singing talent, Luther survived and is regaining his voice. Craig Seymour's Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross (2017) is a...2022-12-211h 07
New Books in African American StudiesCraig Seymour, "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" (2017)On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the world held its breath. Inside sources said he might never sing again. He was too weak to receive visitors, but cards and good wishes came from Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Anita Baker, Halle Berry, Patti LaBelle, Jesse Jackson, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Star Jones, Gladys Knight, and Dionne Warwick, among others. With a will to live matched only by the enormous strength and power of his heart, soul, and singing talent, Luther survived and is regaining his voice. Craig Seymour's Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross (2017) is a...2022-12-211h 09
New Books in BiographyCraig Seymour, "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross" (2017)On April 16, 2003, Luther Vandross suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the world held its breath. Inside sources said he might never sing again. He was too weak to receive visitors, but cards and good wishes came from Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Anita Baker, Halle Berry, Patti LaBelle, Jesse Jackson, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Star Jones, Gladys Knight, and Dionne Warwick, among others. With a will to live matched only by the enormous strength and power of his heart, soul, and singing talent, Luther survived and is regaining his voice. Craig Seymour's Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross (2017) is a...2022-12-211h 09
Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastCultivating Blackness: A Conversation About Teena MarieIn this episode, I talk with musician/writer Tim Dillinger about his essay "Remembrance: Teena Marie." (https://soulmusic.com/perspectives-teena-marie-remembrance/). Here's a playlist of the songs we discuss during our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18teHvU0MdgEjlCojTCQrk?si=3eb3b26a4ff04fb5.
Other links:
Tim's article "New Time Religion: The Holy Ghost Falls Down in the Club, Reclaiming Tramaine Hawkins’ Mainstreamed Gospel:" https://godsmusicismylife.substack.com/p/new-time-religion-the-holy-ghost?s=r
Craig's Pop Life Playhouse: https://www.craigspoplifeplayhouse.com/2022-04-171h 53
The Hottest Party On TVEpisode 20 - Craig SeymourIn episode 20 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, Jeromme chats with the writer, music critic, celebrity interviewer, and cultural griot Craig Seymour. Before going on to write for outlets like Vibe and Entertainment weekly, interviewing stars like Janet Jackson, Cher, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and writing a wonderful biography of Luther Vandross - Craig was dancing on Club MTV during the show's first few sets of tapings. We get into how he got on the show, a discussion about why Downtown Julie Brown was that girl, and a hilarious Debbie Harry story. Being that Craig is a lauded music...2022-03-181h 12
The B’SPOTThis is Pop: Part 3 ft. Craig SeymourThis week, we wrap up the monumental interview with the acclaimed writer, celebrity interviewer, and music critic Mr. Craig Seymour. In the final installment of this series we talk about our shared love for the legendary Luther Vandross. We also discuss the new generation of R&B, and Craig gives us an exclusive on his upcoming Janet Jackson Biography!2021-08-131h 16The B’SPOTThis is Pop: Part 2 ft. Craig SeymourHere is Part 2 of my incredible interview with Craig Seymour, where we review and breakdown the new Netflix series, “This is Pop”. Craig Seymour is a writer, photographer, celebrity interviewer, and legendary music critic. He has written for The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, VIBE, and among other publications.
He has also interviewed and profiled some of the biggest names in music, including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, and CHER.
Enjoy Part 2 of our amazing 3-part chat!2021-08-061h 26Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastAretha Franklin's A Rose Is Still A RoseIn this Black Music Month special episode, I reflect upon my review of Aretha Franklin's 1998 album A Rose Is Still A Rose. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Thanks!2021-06-0233 min
Lost Spaces: Memories from Gay Bars, Lesbian Clubs, and LGBTQ+ PartiesStrip Clubs of Gay Washington, D.C. in the 90s (with Craig Seymour)This week we are catching up with Craig Seymour, an American writer, music critic and former stripper. And, we are heading back to the 1990s to find out about his time stripping at various clubs throughout Washington, DC.
At that point in time there was a strange quirk in the zoning laws that meant that strippers could be fully naked and fondled by customers. Whilst a graduate at the University of Maryland, Craig started to write an ethnographic study of the clubs, and what better way to learn about your subject than immersing yourself?
We...2021-05-1256 min
The Gravel Ride. A cycling podcastUNBOUND GRAVEL 2021 with Kimo Seymour and LeLan DainsKimo Seymour (Life Time) and LeLan Dains (UNBOUND GRAVEL) take a look back at 2020 and forward to the 2021 gravel event season including UNBOUND GRAVEL. We take a close look at the COVID protocols the team has put in place to ensure a safe event. UNBOUND GRAVEL Instagram UNBOUND GRAVEL Covid Safety Support the Podcast Join The Ridership Episode Transcription: Craig: Gentlemen, welcome to the show. Kimo: Thanks for having us. LeLan: Yeah, thanks for having us, Craig....2020-12-2240 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 40: Christmas Music Show w/ BeyoncéCraig talks about his favorite Christmas music. Includes a 2001 interview with Beyoncé about Destiny's Child's 8 Days of Christmas.2019-12-2346 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 40: Christmas Music Show w/ BeyoncéCraig talks about his favorite Christmas music. Includes a 2001 interview with Beyoncé about Destiny's Child's 8 Days of Christmas.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-2346 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 39: Review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful OnesMy review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones2019-11-0933 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 39: Review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful OnesMy review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-11-0933 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 38: My Lauryn Hill interview from 1998Check out this interview I did with Lauryn Hill in 1998 during the heyday of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.2019-10-211h 12
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 38: My Lauryn Hill interview from 1998Check out this interview I did with Lauryn Hill in 1998 during the heyday of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-211h 12Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 37: Review of Morris Day's Memoir & Why Nostalgic Reissues Are Killing MusicMy review of On Time: A Princely Life in Funk by Morris Day, lead singer of The Time. I also discuss how nostalgic reissues are killing new music.2019-10-1439 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 37: Review of Morris Day's Memoir & Why Nostalgic Reissues Are Killing MusicMy review of On Time: A Princely Life in Funk by Morris Day, lead singer of The Time. I also discuss how nostalgic reissues are killing new music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-1439 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 36: My journey with depression, the 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, & Saeed Jones' memoirMy thoughts on Depression Awareness Month, The 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Saeed Jones' memoir How We Fight For Our Lives, & a hot black, gay rap song by DeShawn Duron
Correction: I meant the first episode of Drag Race, not the first season2019-10-051h 12
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 36: My journey with depression, the 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, & Saeed Jones' memoirMy thoughts on Depression Awareness Month, The 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Saeed Jones' memoir How We Fight For Our Lives, & a hot black, gay rap song by DeShawn DuronCorrection: I meant the first episode of Drag Race, not the first season--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-051h 12
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 35: The importance of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation remixes to black gay historyMy Guide To Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Remixes--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-2143 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 35: The importance of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation remixes to black gay historyMy Guide To Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Remixes2019-09-2143 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 34: Hustlers Movie (NO SPOILERS), mourning new Janet Jackson music, & Rick Ross’ memoir.Craig discusses the new Hustlers movie (NO SPOILERS), Rick Ross' memoir HURRICANES, and Janet Jackson's decision not to release any new music for the foreseeable future.2019-09-1247 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 34: Hustlers Movie (NO SPOILERS), mourning new Janet Jackson music, & Rick Ross’ memoir.Craig discusses the new Hustlers movie (NO SPOILERS), Rick Ross' memoir HURRICANES, and Janet Jackson's decision not to release any new music for the foreseeable future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-1247 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 33: My look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)Delayed by punk-ass Dorian, here's my look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)2019-09-0651 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 33: My look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)Delayed by punk-ass Dorian, here's my look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-0651 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 32: MTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & MoreMTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & More2019-08-2729 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 32: MTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & MoreMTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & More--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-2729 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 31: Review of Missy Elliott's Iconography & The Importance of 1619A review of Missy Elliott's Iconography & the importance of 1619--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-2359 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 31: Review of Missy Elliott's Iconography & The Importance of 1619A review of Missy Elliott's Iconography & the importance of 16192019-08-2359 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 30: Why POSE's Luther Vandross joke isn't funny (But Flame Monroe is)My thoughts on the Luther Vandross convo in Pose's "Life's A Beach" episode & Flame Monroe's show-stopping performance on Tiffany Haddish's "They Ready."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-1652 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 30: Why POSE's Luther Vandross joke isn't funny (But Flame Monroe is)My thoughts on the Luther Vandross convo in Pose's "Life's A Beach" episode & Flame Monroe's show-stopping performance on Tiffany Haddish's "They Ready."2019-08-1652 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 29: Toni Morrison, Nina Simone, & Mary J. Blige (new single "Know")Thoughts on the passing of Toni Morrison, "The Amazing Nina Simone" documentary, and Mary J. Blige's new single "Know."2019-08-1151 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 29: Toni Morrison, Nina Simone, & Mary J. Blige (new single "Know")Thoughts on the passing of Toni Morrison, "The Amazing Nina Simone" documentary, and Mary J. Blige's new single "Know."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-1151 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 28: Solange's Museum Tour, Sherman's Showcase & MoreCraig talks about seeing Solange's movie When I Get Home at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami and reviews Sherman's Showcase on IFC.2019-08-0236 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 28: Solange's Museum Tour, Sherman's Showcase & MoreCraig talks about seeing Solange's movie When I Get Home at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami and reviews Sherman's Showcase on IFC.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-0236 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 27: Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and "Tom Holland's Janet Jackson playlist"Craig imagines what Tom Holland's Janet Jackson playlist might be and reviews Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" and Ladee Hubbard's "The Talented Ribkins." 2019-07-2753 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 27: Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and "Tom Holland's Janet Jackson playlist"Craig imagines what Tom Holland's Janet Jackson playlist might be and reviews Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" and Ladee Hubbard's "The Talented Ribkins." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-2753 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 26: Reviews of The Lion King & Beyoncé's The Gift (First Listen)My reviews of The Lion King and Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift.2019-07-1926 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 26: Reviews of The Lion King & Beyoncé's The Gift (First Listen)My reviews of The Lion King and Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-1926 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 25: Jody Watley AppreciationAn appreciation of Jody Watley's contributions to the queer community.
Correction: Jermaine Stewart's "Set Me Free" was released in 1992, not 1982. I knew better, but my bad.2019-07-171h 07
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 25: Jody Watley AppreciationAn appreciation of Jody Watley's contributions to the queer community.Correction: Jermaine Stewart's "Set Me Free" was released in 1992, not 1982. I knew better, but my bad.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-171h 07
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 24: More Whitney Houston thoughts; Reviews: Spiderman: FFH & The Bobby DeBarge StoryCraig clarifies his Whitney Houston comments from the last episode & reviews Spiderman: Far From Home & The Bobby DeBarge Story--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-0556 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 24: More Whitney Houston thoughts; Reviews: Spiderman: FFH & The Bobby DeBarge StoryCraig clarifies his Whitney Houston comments from the last episode & reviews Spiderman: Far From Home & The Bobby DeBarge Story2019-07-0556 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 23: New Whitney Houston Single & Janet Jackson Remix ReissuesMy thoughts on Whitney Houston x Kygo "Higher Love" and the Janet Jackson Remix Reissues: "That's The Way Love Goes," "If," "Any Time, Any Place," "Together Again," and "Someone To Call My Lover."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-0140 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 23: New Whitney Houston Single & Janet Jackson Remix ReissuesMy thoughts on Whitney Houston x Kygo "Higher Love" and the Janet Jackson Remix Reissues: "That's The Way Love Goes," "If," "Any Time, Any Place," "Together Again," and "Someone To Call My Lover."2019-07-0140 min
Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEP 22: The importance of Mary J. Blige ( 2019 BET Awards Recap)My take on the 2019 BET Awards, why Mary J. Blige is so important, and why D.C. gets no love.2019-06-2437 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEP 22: The importance of Mary J. Blige ( 2019 BET Awards Recap)My take on the 2019 BET Awards, why Mary J. Blige is so important, and why D.C. gets no love.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-06-2437 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEP 21: Janet Jackson Book Update, That Taylor Swift Video, & My Coming Out StoryI give you an update on my forthcoming Janet Jackson book. I also discuss Taylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" video and my Coming Out story.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-06-211h 03Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEP 21: Janet Jackson Book Update, That Taylor Swift Video, & My Coming Out StoryI give you an update on my forthcoming Janet Jackson book. I also discuss Taylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" video and my Coming Out story.2019-06-211h 03
Moving Iron PodcastMoving Iron Podcast #141 Craig Rupp - SabantoMoving Iron Podcast #141 – Craig Rupp – Sabanto Part of the @GlobalAgNetworkAutonomy off the shelf? Craig talks about his solution and how it works. Thanks for listening to this edition of the Moving Iron Podcast now part of the Global Ag Network, if you would like to continue any of these conversations you can hit me up on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @MovingIronLLC You can send also send an email at movingironpodcast@movingironpodcast.com. You can also visit the Moving Iron Podcast YouTube Channel and watch Market Roundup With Chip Nellinger, Shawn Hackett, and Angie Setz...2019-06-1437 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 20: Pose, Season 2 PremiereCraig's take on the "Pose" Season 2 Premiere2019-06-141h 00
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 20: Pose, Season 2 PremiereCraig's take on the "Pose" Season 2 Premiere--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-06-141h 00Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 19: It's Gay Pride & I Ain't HappyCraig discusses his ambivalence towards Gay Pride. He also talks about When They See Us, Dark Phoenix, The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson, The Two Killings of Sam Cooke--and his favorite new web show, Black Coffee.2019-06-071h 00
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 19: It's Gay Pride & I Ain't HappyCraig discusses his ambivalence towards Gay Pride. He also talks about When They See Us, Dark Phoenix, The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson, The Two Killings of Sam Cooke--and his favorite new web show, Black Coffee.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-06-071h 00
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 18: Rocketman review, RuPaul's Drag Race finale (NO SPOILERS), Rocketman review, Teddy Pendergrass documentary & moreCraig's thoughts on new releases by Cardi B, Katy Perry, & Miley Cyrus; the Elton John biopic Rocketman; the Teddy Pendergrass documentary; and the RuPaul's Drag Race finale (NO SPOILERS).--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-3153 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 18: Rocketman review, RuPaul's Drag Race finale (NO SPOILERS), Rocketman review, Teddy Pendergrass documentary & moreCraig's thoughts on new releases by Cardi B, Katy Perry, & Miley Cyrus; the Elton John biopic Rocketman; the Teddy Pendergrass documentary; and the RuPaul's Drag Race finale (NO SPOILERS).2019-05-3153 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 17: What Black, Gay Pride Means To MeCraig discusses Black, Gay Pride and the cultural contribution of black, gay men such as Joseph Beam, Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, Issac Julien, E. Lynn Harris, and James Earl Hardy.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2447 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 17: What Black, Gay Pride Means To MeCraig discusses Black, Gay Pride and the cultural contribution of black, gay men such as Joseph Beam, Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, Issac Julien, E. Lynn Harris, and James Earl Hardy.2019-05-2447 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 16: Brené Brown's "The Call To Courage" & Damon Young's "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker."Craig discusses Madonna's "Crave," Ciara's "Beauty Mark," "Shrill" with Aidy Bryant, Brené Brown's "The Call To Courage," and Damon Young's "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker."2019-05-1739 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 16: Brené Brown's "The Call To Courage" & Damon Young's "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker."Craig discusses Madonna's "Crave," Ciara's "Beauty Mark," "Shrill" with Aidy Bryant, Brené Brown's "The Call To Courage," and Damon Young's "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1739 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 15: Blackness, queerness, & the Met GalaCraig discusses the so-called "camp" fashions at the Met Gala and his favorite new music from Tink, Ari Lennox, Jhené Aiko, and Tameka "Tiny" Harris. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1050 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 15: Blackness, queerness, & the Met GalaCraig discusses the so-called "camp" fashions at the Met Gala and his favorite new music from Tink, Ari Lennox, Jhené Aiko, and Tameka "Tiny" Harris. 2019-05-1050 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEP 14: Janet Jackson on the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, and Madonna and Mariah Carey on the Billboard Music AwardsCraig discusses Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks on the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, and Madonna and Mariah Carey on the Billboard Music Awards--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0351 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEP 14: Janet Jackson on the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, and Madonna and Mariah Carey on the Billboard Music AwardsCraig discusses Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks on the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, and Madonna and Mariah Carey on the Billboard Music Awards2019-05-0351 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 13: Aretha Franklin's Amazing GraceCraig reviews Avengers: Endgame (no spoilers) and discusses Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-2653 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 13: Aretha Franklin's Amazing GraceCraig reviews Avengers: Endgame (no spoilers) and discusses Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace2019-04-2653 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 12: Luther Vandross TributeCraig's birthday tribute to Luther Vandross, including audio from his 2001 interview with the R&B legend.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-201h 03Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 12: Luther Vandross TributeCraig's birthday tribute to Luther Vandross, including audio from his 2001 interview with the R&B legend.2019-04-201h 03
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 11: Beyoncé's Homecoming #BeychellaCraig talks about Beyoncé's Homecoming, the Rosa Parks Museum, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1929 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 11: Beyoncé's Homecoming #BeychellaCraig talks about Beyoncé's Homecoming, the Rosa Parks Museum, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.2019-04-1929 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 10: Little movie review (no spoilers) & moreCraig reviews Little with Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin. He also discusses the new FX series "Fosse/Verdon," the PBS documentary "Reconstruction: After the Civil War," and Hanif Abdurraqib's book Go Ahead In the Rain: Notes A Tribe Called Quest.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1234 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 10: Little movie review (no spoilers) & moreCraig reviews Little with Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin. He also discusses the new FX series "Fosse/Verdon," the PBS documentary "Reconstruction: After the Civil War," and Hanif Abdurraqib's book Go Ahead In the Rain: Notes A Tribe Called Quest.2019-04-1234 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 9: Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Diana Ross, Labelle, & Mötley CrüeCraig discusses "Autopsy: The Last Days of Left Eye," Diana Ross' 75th Birthday, a new house music cover of Labelle's epic ballad "Isn't It A Shame," and the Netflix Mötley Crüe biopic, The Dirt. Links to the music at craigspoplife.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-2939 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 9: Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Diana Ross, Labelle, & Mötley CrüeCraig discusses "Autopsy: The Last Days of Left Eye," Diana Ross' 75th Birthday, a new house music cover of Labelle's epic ballad "Isn't It A Shame," and the Netflix Mötley Crüe biopic, The Dirt. Links to the music at craigspoplife.com2019-03-2939 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 8: Us movie review (no spoilers)Craig discusses 2 Chainz, Solange, Boomerang, Triple Frontier, and Jordan Peele's Us with Lupita Nyong'o.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-2235 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 8: Us movie review (no spoilers)Craig discusses 2 Chainz, Solange, Boomerang, Triple Frontier, and Jordan Peele's Us with Lupita Nyong'o.2019-03-2235 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp. 7: A Mariah Carey Remix & A Beyoncé BookCraig discusses Mariah Carey's "A No No" Remix, Normani on The Tonight Show, "Boomerang" on BET, and Veronica Chambers' book on Beyoncé, which features Luvvie Ajayi and Lena Waithe, among others.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-1546 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp. 7: A Mariah Carey Remix & A Beyoncé BookCraig discusses Mariah Carey's "A No No" Remix, Normani on The Tonight Show, "Boomerang" on BET, and Veronica Chambers' book on Beyoncé, which features Luvvie Ajayi and Lena Waithe, among others.2019-03-1546 min
The Janet Jackson PodcastThe WHAT'S IT GONNA BE Episode w/Craig SeymourCourtney and Kam discuss all things #JanetJackson with Craig Seymour, writer and host of Craig's Pop life, including Janet's major move to Las Vegas, her relationship with red lights, Craig's most embarrassing moment with mutha and Janet's collab with Busta Rhymes "What's It Gonna Be."2019-03-1456 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp. 6: The Umbrella Academy, Monica, and moreCraig discusses his latest social media interactions one of his favorite artists, Monica. He also talks about Michael Jackson stans, Solange, 2 Chainz, The Umbrella Academy, and the Studio 54 documentary on Netflix.2019-03-0839 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp. 6: The Umbrella Academy, Monica, and moreCraig discusses his latest social media interactions one of his favorite artists, Monica. He also talks about Michael Jackson stans, Solange, 2 Chainz, The Umbrella Academy, and the Studio 54 documentary on Netflix.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-0839 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp. 5: A Review of Solange's WHEN I GET HOMEIn this special episode, Craig reviews WHEN I GET HOME, the brand new album from Solange Knowles.2019-03-0122 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp. 5: A Review of Solange's WHEN I GET HOMEIn this special episode, Craig reviews WHEN I GET HOME, the brand new album from Solange Knowles.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-0122 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp. 4: Paris Is BurningY'all, I was kinda bugged out doing this episode. I keep congratulating myself on five shows. Chile, this one is just my 4th. But this episode is still kinda special. I've included an excerpt from a conversation I had about Paris Is Burning in 1992 with my friend, the late--and legendary--black, gay poet, editor, performer and activist Essex Hemphill. I hope you enjoy and that I learn how to count.2019-02-2248 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp. 4: Paris Is BurningY'all, I was kinda bugged out doing this episode. I keep congratulating myself on five shows. Chile, this one is just my 4th. But this episode is still kinda special. I've included an excerpt from a conversation I had about Paris Is Burning in 1992 with my friend, the late--and legendary--black, gay poet, editor, performer and activist Essex Hemphill. I hope you enjoy and that I learn how to count.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-2248 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastSpecial 2019 Grammys EditionCraig gives his take on the presenters, performers, winners, and losers at the 2019 Grammys, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monae, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, Drake, and Chloe x Halle.2019-02-111h 02
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastSpecial 2019 Grammys EditionCraig gives his take on the presenters, performers, winners, and losers at the 2019 Grammys, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monae, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, Drake, and Chloe x Halle.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-111h 02Craig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 2: Blackface, make it stop!In this episode, Craig sounds off on the blackface controversies in Virginia, the legacy of Dilla, "The Grammy Curse," and while I'm still not feeling Craig David.2019-02-0840 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 2: Blackface, make it stop!In this episode, Craig sounds off on the blackface controversies in Virginia, the legacy of Dilla, "The Grammy Curse," and while I'm still not feeling Craig David.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-0840 minCraig's Pop Life: A Black gay podcastEp 1: Craig Be Knowin'Craig updates listeners on his forthcoming Janet Jackson book and discusses the black gay politics of the work of Amanda Seales and Michael Arceneaux. He also shares what he's reading (Hanif Abdurraquib's - Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes on A Tribe Called Quest), watching ("Grown-ish," Season 2)" and listening to (Summer Walker, Dawn Richard, James Blake, iyla, and more.)2019-02-0649 min
Craig's Pop Life: A black, gay podcastEp 1: Craig Be Knowin'Craig updates listeners on his forthcoming Janet Jackson book and discusses the black gay politics of the work of Amanda Seales and Michael Arceneaux. He also shares what he's reading (Hanif Abdurraquib's - Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes on A Tribe Called Quest), watching ("Grown-ish," Season 2)" and listening to (Summer Walker, Dawn Richard, James Blake, iyla, and more.)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support Get full access to Craig’s Pop Life at craigspoplife.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-0654 min
Get the Most Popular Audiobooks in Bios & Memoirs, Personal MemoirsAll I Could Bare Audiobook by Craig SeymourPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: All I Could Bare
Subtitle: My Life in the Strip Clubs of Gay Washington, D.C.
Author: Craig Seymour
Narrator: Craig Seymour
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-02-12
Publisher: Craig Seymour Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
A frank, funny, and inspiring memoir about how stripping helped a college professor discover his true self.
I felt that I'd made a transformation as...2012-08-025h 48
John Selig OutspokenEpisode 66 - Craig Seymour, Ph.D., Journalism Professor and Gay Male StripperCraig 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: My Life in the Strip Clubs of Washington, D.C., A Memoir." He also discusses his life in academia and also his writing about famous singers including Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.2009-10-251h 24