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The Forum with Jim Falk
Deb Haaland Speaks Out on Interior Cuts, Unveils Policy Priorities & New Mexico Premiere of A Place Called Home
Deb Haaland on The Forum: Leadership, Legacy, and New Mexico’s FutureOn April 4, The Forum recorded an interview at KSFR with Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve in the U.S. Cabinet and now a Democratic candidate for governor of New Mexico. In a wide-ranging conversation, Haaland reflected on her New Mexico upbringing, her service as Secretary of the Interior, and the policies she would champion as governor.She strongly defended her work at the Department of the Interior and voiced concern over recent budget and staff cuts—especially at the Bureau of I...
2025-04-09
53 min
Adam Carolla Show
Marc Silvestri + Iliza Shlesinger (Carolla Classics)
#1 ACS #3000 (feat. Adam Waheed, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) (2021) #2 ACS #367 (feat. Iliza Shlesinger, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) (2010) #3 ACS #368 (feat. Jim Louderback, Marc Silvestri, Scott Riggs, Zack Johnson and MC Front-A-Lot) (2010) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-02-07
2h 49
Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU
Supervillains in tech – with Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, and Jim Starlin from Feb 3, 2025
Supervillains in tech – with Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, and Jim Starlin Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview w/Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, Jim Starlin" [0:06:40] - "Mark's comments" [0:46:20] Alan Silvestri - "Thanos Theme (Suite)" [0:54:35] https://freeform.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148678
2025-02-04
00 min
Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU
Supervillains in tech – with Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, and Jim Starlin from Feb 3, 2025
Supervillains in tech – with Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, and Jim Starlin Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview w/Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, Jim Starlin" [0:06:40] - "Mark's comments" [0:46:20] Alan Silvestri - "Thanos Theme (Suite)" [0:54:35] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148678
2025-02-04
00 min
Noget Ved Musikken
Filmsange fra 1994 Special: The Cure, Madonna, Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Lisa Loeb, Sort Sol, Big Mountain, Alan Silvestri, Backbeat & BC-52's
Efter at have teaset afsnittet i flere uger, skal vi i denne uges udsendelse endelig 30 år tilbage i tiden til 1994. Mange eksperter har nemlig nævnt netop dette år som et af de bedste musikår for soundtracks, og derfor har vi valgt at kigge nærmere på filmkalenderen fra 1994. Vi har fundet frem til en række fantastiske og cinematiske tracks fra kunstnere som f.eks. Elton John, The Cure, Madonna, Crash Test Dummies, Lisa Loeb, Warren G. og Sort Sol - taget fra nogle af årets store film bl.a. Nattevagten, The Lion King, Du...
2024-09-13
1h 29
Silvestriland
Afsnit 86: Om livsvidner, caféer og kaffe
Det er søndag og derfor er der Silvestriland. Afsnit 86 handler om novellen Kaffe,sort , der er en del af min novellesamling Optisk bedrag fra 2012.I dette afsnit nævner jeg følgende værkerNikoline Werdelin - CaféNikoline Werdelin - Homo MetropolisKortfilmen Café HectorJim Jarmuschs Somewhere in CaliforniaToshikazu Kawaguchi - Før kaffen bliver koldSound: Breakfast (c) by Damiano Baldoni. Breakfast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
2024-05-19
33 min
ThotLight
Ep. 75: Alexis Michelle
Freddie's last ep! His and Jim's final opening convo covers Valentines Day, the Usher halftime show, Super Bowl commercials and Beyonce's country moment.Then it's time to chat with New York's iconic musical theater queen and Drag Race & Dragnificent alum Alexis Michelle, fresh off a gig with the American Pops Orchestra! Ms. Michelle discusses the latest Broadway news & gossip, her New York drag origins (So You Think You Can Drag! Boots & Saddle!), the changing realms of drag and nightlife, the possible redux of her hit track "C.L.A.T." and her upcoming cabaret at Joe's Pub!
2024-02-19
1h 51
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Ep. 74: Tammy Spanx
Our hosts reunite to discuss the major topics of this past week's news cycle: Drake's flaccid serpent and Taylor's assault of Celine.Then it's time to play with one NYC's most treasured comedy queens, Tammy Spanx! She discusses her rise in the local drag scene, her long residencies in Fire Island and Hawaii, the tons of gigs she's gotten since her return to the City and what her future holds, and of course her own take on the Celine / Taylor incident!Listen to the end for a Very Special Announcement re: the fate of the...
2024-02-12
1h 33
ThotLight
Ep. 73: Dev Doee
Former guest and current Best Scene Queen Zeraiya returns to Thotlight, this time as a guest co-host, to tell us about her GLAM win (she's still carrying the trophy!) and all the "afties" she had to attend to win it, then keeps us abreast of all she's been up to since her last visit! Then it's time to welcome first time guest, Best Dance Performer Dev Doee, who has much to share about her drag journey that began in quarantine, the state of nightlife, mastering her physicality, Drag Race goals (and concerns), an exciting new stage show she's premiering...
2024-02-05
1h 31
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Ep. 72: Angel
Jim, Freddie and Red Eye boss Daniel Nardicio spill all the tea regarding every GLAM winner, including all the fights and fashions! Then they're joined by the absolutely delightful Angel, who just won his second GLAM in a row for Best Gogo Boy and shares his history with classical dance and raunchy bar moves, some tales from the gogo box and his head-turning, fully ass out GLAM look that he made himself!Like, subscribe, email.
2024-01-29
1h 32
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See U @ The Glams!
Whoops, sh*t happens and Jim & Freddie had to Zoom a min-ep instead of a full studio one! That's fine though, cuz they need time to get their GLAM lewks together...And there's still news: a newer BK lesbian bar closes; MAL Weekend in DC promoted DoxyPEP; Drag Race wins another Emmy, and Princess Poppy is suddenly the cast member that the whole world is meme-ing about; Marcia Marcia Marcia is Broadway bound; the Jan Sport / JanSport collab we've all been waiting for; the New Fire Island initiative is happening sometime somewhere in Europe; congrats to new...
2024-01-22
34 min
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Ep. 71: Vena Cava & Victoria Holiday
A favorite early ep guest, DJ Boyyyish, is back to fill in the co-ho seat today with Thotyssey's Jim! Then it's time to chat with this week's guests, the divinely dynamic duo Vena Cava & Victoria Holiday who are tearing up Brooklyn with events like The Rosemont's Glam-winning party ByLatinQueers! Lots of fun stuff to dish on including Boyyyish's funny memories of the girls' early brunch, performing at Horrorchata's wedding, Bushwigs Past, Puerto Rican power in Brooklyn nightlife, and the changing scene of NYC drag!In the news: The Hangar Bar has shuttered; Jackie Cox has a new o...
2024-01-08
1h 38
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Ep. 70: Nick Laughlin
Jim & Freddie reunite to catch up on their New Years, Saltburn, The Color Purple & more!Then it's Nick Laughlin in the Thot Seat, a recent GLAM nominee, and the co-creator (with Alaska Thunderfuck) of Divatronic, an uber-popular Brooklyn drag diva worshipfest! Nick tells us about his musical theater origins, learning to write and direct and produce, become a 3 Dollar Bill nightlife fashionista and how he navigates Divatronic's success there, working with all the RuGirls, heading a new brand of bear party and an astrology musical in the works!In the news: Times Square NYE antics...
2024-01-08
1h 52
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Ep. 69: Jasmine Rice LaBeija
It’s a holiday revue / 69th episode situation at Thotlight with Jim and guest host Svetlana Stoli, who is suddenly working everywhere!After some proper shit talk, delightful and dramatic drag diva Jasmine Rice LaBeija joins the chat with tales of opera and nightlife, cosmetic surgery gone awry, putting aside social media drama, standing out in the crowd with talent and grace, Drag Race, the state of local nightlife, politics, design, beauty, the GLAMs & so much more!In the news: A fire issue closed 9th Ave Saloon temporarily; is the Russian military really closing queer bar...
2024-01-01
1h 14
ThotLight
Happy HoliGays!
Jim & Shane Cherry have thots for the holiday season and predictions for the New Queer!
2023-12-25
15 min
ThotLight
Ep. 68: Polish the Queen
Legends of Nat 1 pod host Shane Cherry is back to fill Freddie's co-host seat for this week's ep of the now award-winning Thotlight! And what an ep it is, as the team behind the GLAM-nominated drag competition "Polish the Queen" are the in-studio guests: producer Phil Chanel and hostesses Octavia Anyae & Jolina Jasmine! The three Jersey gworls talk about how the drag and nightlife of their native land compares to the NYC hustle (is it "just okay" per Luxx Noir London?); the Jersey pageant tradition and the interesting trend of Drag Race snatching up Miss Paradise winners that continues...
2023-12-18
1h 39
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Ep. 67: Wade McCollum
Live from Red Eye's Cockpit, Freddie & Jim go right into the Drag Race Season 16 cast reveal... what are their thoughts on this very young, New York-heavy roster?Then, the very talented actor (and soon-to-be neuroscientist!) Wade McCollum is in the studio to tell us about the one man off-Broadway hit that Jim & Freddie just saw him in: Make Me Gorgeous! Wade plays a fascinating real life queer person who hustled through the WWII era in a way that feels very contemporary. He also has an interesting life story of his own that he revisits while discussing the r...
2023-12-11
1h 18
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Ep.66: Devo Monique
Freddie & Jim catch up after their short break; will Freddie spend his retirement as a Raleigh bottom? Also, some notes on the sad closing closing of Frankie's Pub.Then it's time to meet the special guest: Brooklyn drag diva Devo Monique! She's seen a lot and done a lot, and has much to say about how she got into the scene and how it's changed since she arrived. Devo's facing some major life challenges now, and she tells us how art will be her voice through it all.In the news: New York finally has a...
2023-12-04
2h 06
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Happy Thanksgiving!
A cute little minisode with Jim, Freddie and special-sometimes-guest co-host Shane Cherry (of the Legends of Nat podcast), where Thanksgiving plans are shared and future nightlife headlines are predicted. Full episodes return next week!
2023-11-27
10 min
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Ep. 65: Bubbles D'Boob & Mike Borowski
While welcoming Freddie Cosmo back to the co-host chair, Jim talks about the end of one of his weekly events while hinting at maybe the death of all nightlife (and birth of Freddie's "content!")Then it's time to talk to the stars of "Showtunes Sundays" on the Pines and "Showtunes in the City" at Playhouse... queen Bubbles D'Boob & DJ Mike Borowski! The pair discuss their origin stories (fun fact, Thotyssey caused a fall-out between Bubbles and her original DJ), how they work so well together, some tea re: Broadway & recent Pines drama, the state of drag & Drag...
2023-11-20
1h 20
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Ep. 64: Jeanna de Waal
An alum of Broadway's Hairspray and the hostess of HK's most star-studded open mics, Friend of the Pod Michelle Dowdy fills in as Jim's co-ho this week! And WHAT a week... Jeanna de Waal is here, who's got a number of major musical credits herself: Wicked, Waitress, American Idiot, Sweeney Todd, KinkyBoots, and most famously the titular lead of Diana: The Musical! Jeanna is an absolute, humble delight as she talks to us about all the ups and downs and real stuff that goes on behind the scenes of a bona fide Broadway career. the fabulosity of her Diana w...
2023-11-13
1h 05
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Ep. 63: Jackie Cox
Svetlana Stoli returns to the podcast, this time to fill in for Freddie as co-ho! If you remember our Svetlana ep or know her in any way (she's got a new show at a new venue, Balcon, btw), then you know she will be pouring all the Russian Tea in this Room! Then Drag Race star Jackie Cox comes to share her Halloween hangover with us. She shares her thoughts on the goings on and the fallout of the riveting pandemic television that was Season 12, as well as her surreal chapter as a soap star and the strange and c...
2023-11-06
1h 34
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Ep. 62: Skye Walker
Freddie & Jim reflect on the weirdness of their lives and the seasonal Sanderson Sisters fever of it all, as well as their first impressions of new venue Balcon and who they saw on the soft opening.Then it's time to meet our lady of the hour-and-a-half, Balcon door queen and rising star of NYC drag, SKYE WALKER! She talks about her funny stage persona, and native New Yorker origins, being pro weed-and-video games and somewhat anti-Broadway, watching the success of her sis Lemon, nearly being the First Drag Queen of Twitch, the notorious queen who said the...
2023-10-30
1h 35
ThotLight
Ep. 61: Rify Royalty
Jim and Freddie remind us that our "hot takes" about current events are all wrong! Jim recounts behaving foolishly at Michelle Dowdy's special open mic, and running into fun people at 9th Ave Saloon. Then, Thotlight's Guest Du Jour is nightlife producer / queen / hot person RIFY ROYALTY! The talk covers Rify's long journey from the gogo box to producing a GLAM winning party, his Jersey & Escuelita roots, Pam Anderson's makeup (and lack thereof), taking part in the evolution of Brooklyn nightlife, why is hit party Straight Acting became Earrings Plaza, his horror movie death scene and slaying s...
2023-10-23
1h 15
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Ep. 60: Brini Maxwell & Panzi
Freddie discusses his Red Eye DJ Weekend debut, and Jim reviews Witch Perfect starring Tina Burner, Alexis Michelle & Scarlet Envy as well as Busted's Red Eye debut.Then it's time to chat with two actual drag legends: Panzi, who co-led the very first Pines Invasion on Fire Island (and she's got all the deets on that) and every Invasion since; and Brini Maxwell, who hosted the popular cable access-turned basic cable campfest The Brini Maxwell Show that originally co-starred Panzi. They talk all about their fascinating careers, the state of drag today and an upcoming show they're c...
2023-10-16
1h 17
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Ep. 59: Boy Radio
Freddie performed at the iconic OTA ballroom party in Brooklyn last weekend... how did it go?Then it's time to meet the unique recording artist / actor / model / sexy scenester Boy Radio, who's famously tall, chiseled, masterful physique can be seen on... multiple bar bathroom walls? The discussion covers Radio appearing on every episode of Hulu's Drag me to Dinner where he spills tea on all the loveable chaos (including smooching NPH) behind the scenes, as well as his unique time on the AHS set; his SoCal and music writing roots; doing Crunchy Drag; and several important gigs...
2023-10-09
1h 38
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Ep. 58: Adriana Trenta
Freddie & Jim discuss the wall-to-wall legends at the Red Eye premiere party, Jim's Mx. Rockbar judging experience and Freddie's ailments.Then it's time to chat with drag pageant winner, podcast hostess and comedy queen Adriana Trenta! Topics range from: a recent "de-wigging" incident; the glory days of trash reality TV; the challenges of balancing family obligations with nightlife, and a pageant win that nearly destroyed that balance; Adriana's gogo boy years; her namesake's strange dating choices; Britney's knife dance; becoming a drag DJ; and more!In the news: a bomb threat disrupts a Brooklyn Drag...
2023-10-02
1h 36
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Ep. 57: The Red Eye Guys
Freddie & Jim are excited for the looooong awaited opening week of Red Eye (the bar where they've been recording Thotlight for over a year), and they share the excitement with their guests today: a pair of the venue's co-owners, Sam Benedict & Taylor Shubert! They boys first chat about the joys, challenges and controversies behind their first summer running sister venue The Ice Palace on Fire Island before delving into some behind the scenes tea re: all the creativity, sweat equity and near endless bureaucratic red tape navigation they put into Red Eye. They also tell us what the programming i...
2023-09-25
1h 37
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2023-09-23
00 min
ThotLight
Ep. 56: Julie J
Jim judged the Get Schooled finale at VERS and unfairly takes credit for the success of a Phoenix Bar party, Freddie had Riis Beach adventures. Also, Red Eye opens for real on Sept 23!!!Then, it's time to speak to someone who is changing the face of NYC nightlife with giant production shows that celebrate heart and give back to the community: the newly crowned Miss Bushwig, JULIE J! Julie spills on: her Bushwig moments and the challenging of hosting three massive benefit showcases in a year; the (un-)changing drag booking fees in NYC; her roots in...
2023-09-18
1h 47
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[PDF] Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo By : (Marc Silvestri)
(PDF Download) Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo By Marc Silvestri Ebook PDF Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo | EBOOK ONLINE DOWNLOADIf you want to download free Ebook, you are in the right place to download Ebook. Ebook/PDF Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo DOWNLOAD in English is available for free here, Click on the download LINK below to download Ebook After You 2020 PDF Download in English by Jojo Moyes (Author). Download Link : [Downlload Now] Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo Read...
2023-09-15
00 min
Rolled Spine Podcasts
Spawnometer 0:0:3:8: WildC.A.T.s / Cyberforce: Killer Instinct
Listener Discretion Advised Spawn #38 by Todd McFarlane & Julia Simmons & Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad "Mind Games" Dedicated To: Marv Wolfman My name is Frederick Willheim, and I was born in Geneva, Switzerland... Anna. Intelligent. Caring. Beautiful... she did me the honor of becoming my wife... Her health then declined rapidly... I then focused solely on studying neurology, and vowed to save her or die trying. Learning of my research, the U.S. Army invited me to head up their Cybernetic Simian project. When the Cy-Gor moved of its own free will... I've had a...
2023-09-13
2h 27
ThotLight
Ep. 55: Kiki Ball-Change
Freddie's back again, and he & Jim have more Red Eye updates as well as plans for a podcast feud.Then, it's time to welcome their amazing Broadway comedy queen guest, Kiki Ball-Chains... whoops, Kiki Ball-Change! She discusses her Florida roots, her iconic on screen moments on Wendy Williams, Real Housewives & Drag Me to Dinner; her Florida roots; anecdotes re: Lea Michele, Coco Peru, Thorgy Thor, Alyssa Edwards, Lagoona Bloo & others; a recent PTown excursion; the evolving world of drag; the return of her hit cabaret Funny Gworl (9.21 @ Green Room 42) and more!In the news: utter di...
2023-09-11
1h 39
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Ep. 54: Freeda Kulo
Jim is back, this time with new guest co-host Ell McCullars! Ell hosts a podcast of his own while working as Boxers' social media manager and being a sexy thot about town. We talk about his favorite places to go, and his favorite folks to go there with.Then it's finally time to catch up with our Station Boss, aka Red Eye & Ice Palace's own Daniel Nardicio! Daniel is fresh off producing one of his all time greatest shows at Fire Island, and explains the infinite joys and desperate sorrows of suddenly buying and running two major...
2023-09-04
1h 38
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Ep. 53: Ada Vox
HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY, THOTLIGHT! Jim & Freddie reflect on a year of shows, the State of the Red Eye Union, and their weeks.Then, it's Jim's exclusive interview with amazing vocalist and new Vegas resident Ada Vox, known to the masses for her turns on American Idol & Queen of the Universe! Ada talks about the evolution of her career and the backstage tea from both of those shows, why she will probably never be a bar queen, recently winning a major pageant title, why we probably won't see her on Drag Race or American Idol, why QotU got...
2023-08-28
1h 42
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Ep. 52: Jayse Vegas
Freddie & Jim recall this past weekend’s wonderful “Night of 1000 Thots” with our special guest this week from that lineup: sexy NYC recording artist and show producer Jayse Vegas!Then it’s time to deep dive into their good sis Jayse’s story: writing, recording and producing music as a teen that led to a nightlife presence; convincing his family of his excellence; Help, I’m In a Secret Relationship MTV fame; the importance of Steve Sidewalk & Honey Davenport to his career; acting gigs and representation: songs and gigs and opportunities; etc!In the news: New York's 2...
2023-08-21
1h 58
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Ep. 51: Yasmeen Kennedy
Freddie's back! He and Jim recount their recent & weird MAGA encounter, Barbie , And Just Like That and the Alabama folding chair brawl!Then it's time to talk to a young fashionable queen who's is definitely carving out her own scene: Yasmeen! Kennedy, that is... although she's gone through a recent name change, and whole lot of other changes besides! Ms. Kennedy walks us through her Texas upbringing, coming to NYC at the start of quarantine, her highs and lows with a shuttered nightclub in town that you may have heard of, the reason she's scaled back from...
2023-08-14
1h 46
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Ep 50: FiFi DuBois
Happy 50th episode... but where's Freddie? Well, guest co-ho is Shane Cherry back in the house, and he brought wife / husband FiFi DuBois and wig-eating child Sirius Black with him! FiFi tells us about her recent go at the Entertainer of the Year pageant featuring an onstage motorcycle, and her whole experience as a national pageant queen while Shane chimes in about the life of a pageant husband. Also discussed: FiFi's Tampa upbringing SUNY purchase drag life, touring Japan with a drag ballet company and being a cruise queen, Boots & Saddle memories, the changing face of nightlife and NYC...
2023-08-07
1h 26
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Ep. 49: Haus of Official
Jim & Freddie are feeling goofy today as they discuss handjobs, eggs benedict and Glamorous. Then, Islaya is back in the studio... and this time she's with her Haus of Official sis Zeraiya! It's time to hear about how they met, where Islaya's been (she left NY!) and what's in store for her, and Zeraiya's fierce come-up. Also discussed: drag delusion; the difference between, NY, NJ & Southern drag; the glory of "cul-de-sac" gigs; being the Supreme Gay in HS; fashion; magic foxes; premature Hauses; guilty tippers; and more!In the news: behind the scenes tea of...
2023-07-31
1h 43
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Ep. 48: Mariyea
Freddie & Jim are barely recovering from their birthdays; Jim met a FAN, and Freddie experienced what will now and forever be known as the Dunkin Donuts Bitch Moment. Also, some notes on the SAG & WGA strike, and "why do things float?"And in the thot seat today: gorgeous drag star, actress and genuine light of life, Mariyea! She's an eternal optimist despite having a rough year, and has just taken part in some major goings-on recently including an Adam Lambert release party, a massive Brooklyn benefit showcase and an appearance on MSNBC! She tells us about her...
2023-07-24
1h 24
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Ep. 47: Robert Garcia
Freddie’s catches up with Jim on a recent trip and his increasing DJ presence in NYC. Also, Threads is taking over our lives.And then it’s time to speak to an amazing singer, cosmetics mogul, nightlife host and reality TV Star Robert Garcia! She tells us about her origins in music and nightlife, meeting bestie and collaborator Jayse Vegas, standing out as a non-drag / non-binary performer in the scene, evolving from a Sephora all-star to an indie cosmetics business owner, finding true love with a budding queen after surviving a toxic relationship, a long-running straight bar...
2023-07-17
1h 55
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Ep. 46: Misty Mountains
Red Eye & Ice Palace boss bitch Adam Klesh joins Thotyssey's Jim as this week's co-ho, and catches us up with the insanity that was Pride and Invasion Weekends on Fire Island.Then, our current reigning Miss Stonewall 2023 Misty Mountains Davenport graces us all! She chats about her own Invasion experiences and her recent pageant win, drag comedy, brunch bitchery, being a Davenport and the state of NYC drag today!In the news: more fuckery from the Supreme Court; Google abandons a Peaches Christ Pride party; Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day revealed that she first fucked Donald...
2023-07-10
1h 32
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Ep. 45: Zeta Jones
Freddie and Jim catch us up on their Pride gigs, and the things that thots will say to get out of paying a door cover.Then one of NYC most gorge and sexy queens ZETA JONES swings by the studio to recount her own Pride and her origin story... while discussing the dark powers of her namesake's vagina, Madonna's illness, The Spot's recent Whitney Rose "scandal," her sex positivity and brainy pursuits pre-drag, her gigs, her hook-ups and her new (YouTube) gig The Hook-Up!In the news: NYC Pride went off pretty free of drama...
2023-07-03
1h 42
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Ep. 44: The Bad Judies
No news today... the boyz are saving it for a Post-Pride breakdown! But that just leaves Jim & Freddie with more time for their very special guests: Lyra Vega, WorshipHer & Wesley, aka The Bad Judies! They're New York's premiere drag band, and they're incredible! The girls tell us about their individual lives and accomplishments, and spill all the tea. It's a super fun Pride-tastic convo!
2023-06-26
54 min
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Ep. 43: Frankie Sharp
Freddie and Jim are reunited and it feels so good! And they get a surprise studio guest appearance from CHER! (Also in the house: comedian / impersonator Nadya Ginsberg) We also catch up with where Miss Freddie has been, and Jim’s trivia hosting debut this past weekend.Then at long last, nightlife producer / DJ / soon to be venue owner FRANKIE SHARP is in the house! Times are absolutely bonkers in Sharpsville now as he prepares to open Frankie’s Pub in Manhattan plus a new party at Rebar, all while dealing with the ongoing and highly publicized traum...
2023-06-19
1h 35
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Ep. 42: Lola Michele-Kiki
Shane Cherry rejoins Jim as a special guest co-ho, and they discuss the apocalyptic ashen skies above NYC due to the Canadian fires, their weird ep last week doing the pod with a sleeping queen, a review of Drag Me to Dinner and other stuff!Then in the Thot Seat: Jim & Shane's old Boots & Saddle gurl, Lola Michele-Kiki! She's got the tea on her recent turns on Good Morning America and Miss Stonewall, her drag origin story and gigs through the years, Lin Manuel Miranda love, Drag Race dirt, Stonewall developments, Pride gigs and more!I...
2023-06-12
1h 32
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Ep. 41: BaeJing
Freddie's out, so Gaymer Geek God Shane Cherry joins Jim in the Thotlight host chairs this week! They get nerdy about Smash Bros for a minute before Shane announces the deets of huge queer geek nerd event this Pride month.Then it's time to chat with a true drag fashionista on the rise: makeup artist, performer, DJ and closet geek BaeJing! She tells us about family life with inspirational drag mom Digna and her Haus of Gorge, balancing the stage with the DJ booth, how Manila Luzon helped launch her drag while Hilary Duff helped pay her r...
2023-06-05
1h 22
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Ep. 40: Ty Sunderland
Jim and Freddie give some important updates re: Red Eye & The Ice Palace, and hail the Gay Start of Summer. They also catch us up on a recent Lavinia Draper show and Bob the Drag Queen's stealthy return to NYC. Then, al-star DJ & producer Ty Sunderland is in the Thot Seat! Ty dishes on his roots as a Florida Man, his black and white fashionz, partying with Natasha Bedingfield, giving Aquaria DJ tips, dealing with "demon twink" energy, the challenges of post-lockdown nightlife, high seas hyjinx , being the official remixer of a pop icon, "bartending" on Watch...
2023-05-29
1h 25
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Ep. 39: Marti Cummings
Freddie's been DJ'ing (ho-ing) all over town, while Jim saw Once Upon a One More Time and a Drag Race viewing party in Brooklyn.In the Thot Seat: drag star, TV personality and political activist Marti Cummings! They talk about recent experiences with GLAAD and the Drag Isn't Dangerous telethon; the hazardous political climate and "anti-drag" movement; Tucker Carlson's personal attacks on Marti and their reaction to what just happened to him; starting a political party in NYC that ultimately did the impossible; growing up in a rural town and their unique drag origins; going viral with a...
2023-05-22
1h 39
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Ep. 38: Chicky Gorgina
Freddie & Jim return to Red Eye Studios chatting about VERS' "Get Schooled" finale, the writers' strike and... Bros?Then the delightful queen on the scene Chicky Gorgina is in the Thot Seat! She talks about her rising success in NYC drag; her life as a prospective child performer in Venezuela and the joys and problems of that upbringing; getting "cancelled" from standup comedy in Ecuador; her resurgence as a drag star after the pandemic derailed her early gains; being part of a nightlife supercouple with husband DJ Senobyte; the hijinks of being the door queen at a "co...
2023-05-15
1h 35
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Ep. 37: Alotta McGriddles
Freddie updates us on why he had to take last week off, and then there’s a little chat about last week’s viral Polish the Queen moment and Freddie recent jumping into a Destiny’s Child situation. Then it’s time to talk to Alotta McGriddles, a Brooklyn drag trailblazer and current digital thirst trap! She tells us about her new gigs involving trolleys & Crotch Shots; curating Brooklyn’s longest running drag & vintage fashion show; studying opera at college where she was introduced to Thorgy Thor, leading to the birth of Alotta; surviving Covid drag; reviewing McDonalds...
2023-05-08
1h 31
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Ep. 36: Mel 4Ever
Freddie's ho-ing around, so Jim's guest co-host today is one of our station bosses, Daniel Nardicio's bro & "the trade of Red Eye" Adam Klesh! He gives us new updates Red Eye's imminent (no, really) opening, as well as the status of her sister venue The Ice Palace, and the adventures of venue ownership in both New York and Berlin. Then Jim & Adam speak to their guest of the week: queer indie recording artist and social media sensation Mel 4Ever! She tells us about a recent cathartic family reunion in the south and surviving a religious upbringing and...
2023-05-01
59 min
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Ep. 35: DJ Ickarus
Jim reviews Robert Garcia and Jayse Vegas' Help, I'm In a Secret Relationship episode and recounts how he harassed Freddie during his DJ gig at VERS on Saturday.Then it's Brooklyn institution DJ Ickarus in the Thot Seat! We discuss their recent departure from the long-running show Dragnet, becoming equally iconic in Manhattan, Bushwigs past & future, their Jersey roots and how they broke into DJing & the ever-expanding BK nightlife; DJ etiquette, the Q drama, the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards versus the Glams and this Saturday's epic Selena Fest!In the news: the last alleged "roofie murder" gang...
2023-04-24
1h 16
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Ep. 34: Jan Sport
Jim reviews "The Vibe" at the Copa, and then he and Freddie give a little primer on this week's special guest (as if y'all needed one).In the Thot Seat: Drag Race star Jan Sport! We chat all about her recent delightful CMT Awards performance, and she how and the other RuGirls were received by everyone there; the success of "Let Loose"; starting out as a Kris Jenner impersonator; her meteoric rise to fame; securing the return of her full name; reflecting on her time on Drag Race and how it affects her viewing experience today; her dr...
2023-04-17
1h 07
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Ep. 33: Boudoir LeFleur
Damn, lots for Freddie and Jim to talk about today in Nightlife Land: Freddie re-downloads Grindr, Jim gets threats and attends Night of 1000 Gowns, and Marjorie Taylor Green gets run out of town by and angry mob!Then, in the Thot Seat: a NYC Entertainer of the Year and ringleader of phenom drag guild The Assassins: rockstar hooker witch Boudoir LeFleur! She's a workaholic and favorite of Cherry Grove (especially the lesbians) who is preparing for a new, crazy season. Boudoir discusses her drag and style origins; founding The Assassins with Kimmi Moore, celebrating Kimmi's return after...
2023-04-10
1h 39
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Ep. 32: Mr. Eagle 2023 Cadet Kelley
Jim and Freddie catch us up on their week, but are so excited to share this week's nightlife news and chat up their guest this week!First up, that guest: Chris "Cadet" Kelley aka Mr. Eagle 2023. He spills the tea on his fun name origin, the iconic status and current re-popularity of The Eagle, how the kink and community of the leather scene helped him overcome trauma and find family, discovering the joy of the competition scene, how the expense of leather does not have to exclude anyone from the scene, the events he hosts at The Ea...
2023-04-03
1h 30
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Ep. 31: Cherry Poppins
Freddie & Jim chat Red Eye business, cats & dogs, Dragnet and slutiness. Then, let's meet Cherry Poppins! Discussed: her drag journey, name similarities with other queens, gigs old and new, music projects, pageantry, that crazy drag ban, and... Cherry's Bar & Grill??In the news: the queer-friendly "Crawl for All" trumped St. Patrick's Day in Staten Island; the Proud Boys tried it at a local Drag Story Hour; a Long Island influencer gives props to Androgyny's popular LI drag brunch despite some local anti-drag sentiment; a "fisting exhibition" at Club Lambda causes shock & awe; Frankie Sharp hints...
2023-03-27
1h 23
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Ep. 30: Peppermint
A little Oscar talk and some weekly nightlife recounting from Jim and Freddie! Then it's time to converse with one of NYC nightlife's biggest crossover stars: from Drag Race Season 9, Broadway's Head Over Heels, POSE and more: the amazing Peppermint! We talk about the weird political drag landscape and who should be speaking up at this moment, changing trends in drag and Drag Race, music and touring and her new YouTube show, Janet Jackson love, Los Angeles hate, her legacy, very important advice to new queens and so much more!In the news: a new ve...
2023-03-20
1h 27
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Ep. 29: DJ P_A_T
Another wild night at Red Eye Radio as Freddie & Jim discuss Adam Lambert’s album release party, Dallas DuBois’ return and Playthingz’s new groove & St. Patrick’s Day rumination.Then it’s time for our Glam winning guest DJ P_A_T in the Thot Seat! We discuss his how things have changed for DJs since Covid, the state of music today, his sis Kim Petras, his Jersey & DJ origins, where the "Fake Nudes" hosts the Sterling sisters went, Q drama, fashion and more!In the news: the two high profile fentanyl deaths in recent NYC...
2023-03-13
1h 10
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Ep. 28: Miz Jade
Jim & Freddie recount their Chaotic Tuesday and other adventures of the week, including a visit to Bartschland!Then, in the Thot Seat: iconic Brooklyn dancing queen, MIZ JADE! She discusses her thot connections with Jim, Brooklyn drag versus Manhattan drag, her own history with drag and dance, coming up as a Purchase queen, some real T re: bar politics and the current state of drag, the politicizing of Drag Story Hour, the loss of her longtime DJ collaborator, and an exciting new stage show she's producing this month!In the news: Tennessee bans "public drag"; the...
2023-03-06
1h 28
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Ep. 27: Dallas DuBois
Freddie & Jim relay their past week with tales of Tina Burner, illness, VERS, The Bad Judies, Red Eye & Angela Bassett doing the thing. Then in the Thot Seat and back from the dead: iconic NYC queen Dallas DuBois! She tells us about her recent sneak attack win of the Fire Island Entertainer of the Year; her notorious drag beginnings and endings, and the reason for her rebirth; Drag Race prospects; and a new gig!In the news: the Nightlife Mayor steps down; a new local Pride flag arsonist is arrested; a new Miss Paradise is c...
2023-02-27
1h 16
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Ep. 26: Catrina Lovelace
Freddie & Jim discuss their Valentines Day activities and chime in on the quality of Rihanna’s halftime show, while pondering everyone’s stupidity and the ugliness of a wig in the studio.Then, in the Thot Seat: recent Glam winner for Best Brunch, Catrina Lovelace! She talks about her drag evolution that included the heydays of G Lounge & Boots & Saddle and two queens who annoyed the Hell out of her that ultimately became her best Judies, FIT life, a viral performance fail, Jax’s raw deal, an epic show Catrina can’t do anymore cuz reasons, and another...
2023-02-20
1h 16
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Ep. 25: GLAMs Red Carpet
Happy 25th Episodiversary! Freddie's back with tales from his Florida vacation, while Jim recounts his adventures with seeking out the proper Grammys viewing party in NYC and other stuff.Then it's time to play some of our GLAM Awards red carpet mini-interviews! We talk with hilarious drag podcaster Adriana Trenta, blinged out broadcaster Michael Block, history making Best Drag King winner MysterE Mel Kiki and her recently birthday roasted Messy Mama Ari Kiki (up for Best Door Goddess and Podcast), the multi-talented and multi-nominated Lyra Vega, drag DJ darling Boyish Charm, the Man of Every Hour Frankie...
2023-02-13
1h 21
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Ep. 24: Wendy Stuart & Tym Moss
Freddie is out, so producer Daniel Nardicio returns to the co-host chair and joins Thotyssey.com's Jim in a review of last week's GLAM Awards (spoiler alert: we lost) as well as an update on Red Eye (by the way, they keep talking about a new nearby "cheesecake" place, but it turns out that it was a new cheeseSTEAK place). Then Wendy Stuart & Tym Moss, the hosts of livestream chat show "If These Walls Can Talk" which Jim had just returned from being a guest on! They all have GLAM observations re: the amazing performances, Jim and Thotyssey's name...
2023-02-06
1h 36
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Ep. 23: Nora Burns
Thotlight's Jim and Freddie, discuss just missing the George Santos drag news last week and Jim's Cellar Dog adventure and Mattahcine run-in with the folks who were supposed to join us on today's ep! Then it's time to talk to our REAL guest, the lovely, talented and hilarious Nora Burns who tells us about coming of age as a 70s -80s NYC nightlife partygirl, her unique storytelling stage presence that lends to the silly-sharp comedy of her troupe Unitard and her acclaimed bittersweet stage show David's Friends, her favorite music, her lack of Madonna knowledge and...
2023-01-30
1h 17
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Ep. 22: Shuga Cain
Thotyssey's Jim recounts his weekend with a Tina Burner takeover of a gig, a successful turn at Playthingz & and ho-inch about with the likes of Sharon Needles & Debbie Harry! Meanwhile, Freddie shares a list of Top Male Thot Jobs… are you working one now? Now it’s time for Jim & Freddie to interview their superstar guest, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 star and a NYC fave, Shuga Cain! We discuss the crazy backstage tea of her season and some discussions of the current S15, Disneyland and lost luggage, married drag life, her opera background, an indie film she’s i...
2023-01-23
1h 23
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Ep. 21: Lagoona Bloo
Jim and Freddie enjoyed the Drag Race premiere, and Freddie shares the tea about DJing the premiere viewing party at one venue hosted by some of this season's stars! We also discuss how the ep taught us that Jersey drag was "just okay," and how the young cast and their new MTV home invigorated the franchise. Also, some Jackie Dupree stories and a note re: Playthingz at Playhouse!Then the hosts are very happy to speak to one of NYC's most Of The Moment drag queens, Stephanie's Child member and recording artist Lagoona Bloo for her podcast...
2023-01-16
1h 46
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Ep. 20: Matty Glitterati & Krys Fox
It's a post-New Years Eve life, and Freddie & Jim catch us up on their adventures which include a wild party and... a wedding? Also, Jim publicly addresses what happened to the tHOTlist this year. Also, how about that Rolling Stone singer list??Next up, GLAM-nominated podcasters unite as delightful horrorshow Dirty Pillows' Matty Glitterati & Krys Fox stop in to chat! They are a couple on and off the mic who have done their time in both nightlife and film / TV. "Jack of All Trades" Matty talks about about his CO roots and the weirdness of Colorado Springs, ac...
2023-01-09
1h 26
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Ep. 19: Michelle Dowdy
Jim and Freddie are back, with an update on Red Eye Radio and where they're recording the pod now. Also, Jim has major personal news: he's a millennial!? He and Freddie lament that Southwest cancelled their chance to chat with the legendary Jimmy James, who was supposed to perform at Red Eye last week.Enter another legendary guest: Broadway and nightlife's Michelle Dowdy (aka Freddie's co-worker)! The delightful Michelle shares details about her fascinating audition for and memorable run as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray: The Musical... she was only 18 when that happened! Michelle also discusses her current...
2023-01-02
1h 27
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Ep. 18: Michael Miguel
Week Two for Freddie & Jim's live podcasting on the Red Eye stage, and there's a reckoning of all the craziness happening around them... including nude model Serg Shepard posing right in front of the pod booth! They also discuss Jim's recent Gay Indie acting debut, Freddie spinning at the Monster and the already infamous Eagle NYC paella meme.Then it's time to talk to the endlessly sexy and charming Colombian & Puerto Rican Michael Miguel, a former Atlas Social Club bartender who just so happens to be a...
2022-12-26
1h 19
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Ep. 17: Cherry Jubilee & 2022 GLAM Nominees
After some monumental "off pod" chaos and catching up on their weekly activities (dinner with Michael Musto, the Imperial Court, a soft-soft opening, etc.), Freddie & Jim are finally downstairs on the Red Eye NY stage, where they will be from now on! Our episode starts on site just as a Get Out Magazine photoshoot featuring GLAM nominees from last year concludes, but our intrepid hosts were able to grab a few folks from the shoot for some fun and fast conversations before everyone escaped: live singing sensation, "marinating" fashionista and multiple GLAM nominee Jasmine Rice LaBeija
2022-12-19
1h 05
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Ep. 16: David DeParolesa of VERS
Hosts Jim & Freddie bid farewell to the womb of our cozy/creepy recording "studio" after 16 shows recorded there as we prepare to move our show downstairs to the RedEye NY stage for live audience tapings next week! They preview what the new show might look and sound like... but a lot of that is gonna be up to you, Thotlighters! Freddie also explains his other new role at RedEye.Then the boys have a great talk with owner of new HK venue VERS, David DeParolesa! Coming from the non-profit sector, Boston native David opened VERS this summer w...
2022-12-12
1h 26
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Ep. 15: Showponii
Freddie & Jim review their Thanksgivings, Freddie's kikis at Stonewall & Monster, and shows by Dina Martina (where Jim spotted a major celeb) and Thirsty Burlington. Jim also has a harrowing tale of a "violent" adventure in an "outer borough bar" to share! Then it's time for a fun chat with Showponii, a first time GLAM nominee for a category that's returned to the awards show for the first time in years: Best Drag King! "Show" (aka "Horse") tells us about growing up upstate, his creative inspirations and how his stunning makeup looks come to be, coming through Zavaleta's "...
2022-12-05
1h 35
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Ep. 14. Sherry Poppins
Thotlight is nominated for a GLAM Award! Jim & Freddie chat Thanksgiving and revel in their nominations, and prepare for Awards Season! And wait... are Jim's ancient parents really coming to the ceremony!? Then it's time to chat with two time GLAM nominee Sherry Poppins! This eclectic and unpredictable comedy queen discusses her POV on the difference between Brooklyn and Manhattan and Astoria drag (and even the difference between Icon & Albatross), growing up in "the seedy underbelly" of Long Island, the phenomenon that is (was!?) SUNY Purchase drag, the beginnings and recent anniversary of her nutty drag production tr...
2022-11-28
1h 29
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Ep. 13. Islaya
Freddie's back, but his Other Show isn't! Jim of Thotyssey's got a new weekly Sunday gig filled with lots of dancing and drag and Freddie's got you for Thanksgiving Eve. Our hosts have things to say about new venue The Dickens, and analyze some some poignant social media carrying from Nicky Boom Box & Chris Blacker!Then it's time for a lovely tea-filled chat with one of the City's favorite newer queens Islaya. We talk about her theater background and drag origins, all her gigs and pageant wins, the queens she's living with, her Monster Bar mom, Southern v...
2022-11-21
1h 34
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Ep. 12. Hans Berlin
Freddie couldn't make it today due to Reasons (he'll be back next week!), so Shady Boss Lady Daniel Nardicio sits in to co-ho with Jim! They discuss the chaos and victories of the recent election, a funny naked party pic in HK, piping hot tea re: local nightlife gossip, and a little previewing of the new RedEyeNY and Daniel's own upcoming podcast. Also *trigger warning* Dahmer, Sherry Pie and Nazis!? Of course.Enter studio guest Hans Berlin, whom Daniel has a long history with! Hans is candid about his porn career, his costars, what he would do...
2022-11-14
1h 25
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Ep. 11: Glace Chase
Jim & Freddie spill tea on jury duty, new gigs, Hans Berlin's new musical Shooting Star, and Halloween antics. And wait, did someone just book Sherry Pie?Then it's time to chat with the hilarious Glace Chase, recent star of The Village: A Disco Musical who's about to star in an outrageous one woman show of her very own at Parkside, Glace's Big Things (there's still some tickets left)! Jim met Australian native Glace when she was hosting a macabre tour of the West Village armed with a stiletto on a stick, and these days when she's not...
2022-11-07
1h 11
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Jim Silvestri on his experiences of driving PE-Backed industrial companies to an exit
Introduction to Jim:Currently the Chief Financial Officer at Wales-Darby, Jim has been in the financial field for more than 30 years. For the majority of his career, Jim has been involved in the fields of manufacturing, construction, and distribution. He has also worked with public, private, and family-owned businesses. What You Will LearnPortfolio Companies Acquiring Manufacturing Firms Learning About How Manufacturing WorksDifference between PE Backed Businesses and Family-Owned OrganizationsProcess in the PE Business ProcessDrivers for Ind...
2022-11-01
19 min
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Ep. 10: Kari Kerning
Happy Halloween! Jimmy and Freddie celebrate their landmark TENTH episode, as well as some other important recent milestones for them both. We review Chola ("Cola?") Spears' Stonewall Invasion, LaLa Wiggy's "Killer Queen" and Tiresias' "Underworld," and share our spooky plans for the holiday.Then we have a robust chat with New York's premiere Concept Queen Kari Kerning regarding her iconic Miss Barracuda win and accompanying viral trump video from back in the day; her current status as a Part Time Dragoness, Great Auntie of Nightlife and full time graphic designer; coming up as a Columbus, OH queen w...
2022-10-31
1h 20
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Ep. 9: Luis Fernando
Things start off with a review of Freddie's DJ debut at the Monster, and how another local DJ hilariously mistook Jim for a dead celebrity that same night. Plus, some GLAM news... and how funny is it when some folks win GLAM awards and never even know it?Then we have a great chat with uber-successful DJ Luis Fernando about how DJing a rooftop party led to a New York Times article, a massive fine and the start of a prolific NYC nightlife career. We also discuss Luis' work as an immigration lawyer and his...
2022-10-24
1h 33
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Ep. 8: Svetlana Stoli
Jim & Freddie review The Village: a Musical (which is returning), while Jim laments just missing a chance to see the only person he's ever wanted to meet in nightlife and complains about getting boostered. Later we carry about our recent East Village adventures in Boiler Room & The Cock. Also, RedEye's Sam and Taylor stop in to make a major announcement about... not what you think (ploy twist)!We also welcome, from Russia with love: the incomparable, still-reigning Miss West End (!) Svetlana Stoli on her rise to brunch queen dominance, nightlife's slow return to fo...
2022-10-17
1h 36
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Ep. 7: Yuhua Hamasaki
Another week of nightlife gossip and general thottery with Thotyssey's Jim & Redefine Radio's Freddie! Today we discuss the changing seasons, stink fetishes, Hocus Pocus 2, their girls' night on Christopher St, Freddie's upcoming DJ gig and a review of Jack Tracy's show. In the news: the "close monitoring" of Motel 23's notorious owner, the new Mr. Eagle, We're Here comes to Jersey, a special night for A Strange Loop, Lena Dunham's gay corpse and the GLAMs!We also have a massive chatstorm with our local legendary sis Yuhua Hamasaki, star of RuPaul's Drag Race S10, YouTube...
2022-10-10
1h 32
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Ep. 6: Leggoh JohVera
Jim recounts a sad chapter last week sitting alone with the bags in Thirst while Freddie was thotting it up in the back with the VIPs... and to add insult to injury, Freddie also shares his special moment with a famous gay newscaster later that weekend. Also, Jim was at J.R. Price's remixed single live performance at VERS. In the news: Cherry Valentine (RIP), Kornbread, Erika Klash, Miss'd America, Miss Coney Island, Drag Wars V & Kimmi Moore.We are also honored to speak with OTA's legendary producer and commentator Leggoh JohVera about the creation of his...
2022-10-03
1h 28
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Ep. 5: MissMa'amShe
Jim spills some sweet tea on a game-changing new venue, while Freddie plays with new sound effects and ponders what Rosalía's appearance means for OTA. We report on the new Miss Gay New America, a legendary queen's ill-timed Twitter joke, a hilarious Craigslist posting that went viral, the end of Straight Acting and a Brazilian Gaga clone's gaggy Miami Moment. Plus, in-studio guest MissMa'amShe on conquering the Brooklyn Moment, turning out Bitchfest, Bushwig & Mx. Nobody, the state of drag, her amusing Twitter takes and the unforseen rise of her plastic drag daughter Career Doll!
2022-09-26
1h 25
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Ep. 4: Not Sutton Lee Seymour
Jim and Freddie have a lovely conversation with a lovely queen that is lost forever into the abyss due to a technical glitch! It was their worst nightmare that was bound to happen sooner or later, but sooner is probably better! The dynamic duo really hope to speak to Sutton again soon, but in the meantime they re-recorded a tea-filled discussion of Freddie's turn as a paid escort for NYFW, the return of Dallas DuBois, Jim's shady picnic exploits, a new gay porn reality show, a local drag queen's premiere on the Food Network and what Jim and Freddie...
2022-09-19
1h 16
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Ep. 3: DJ Boyyyish
This week Freddie & Jim bid adieu to Lagoona Bloo while praising BrendaVision, the 9th ave. saloon, Miss Continental & Casey Caldwell, all while trying to make sense of the memed-around-the-world Chicago Ballroom Macing. We also see a NAKED GUY in the studio (well, one of us does) and we chat with our sis DJ Boyyyish about his Texas roots, spinning Ty Tea, spilling another type of tea re: The Q, the OTHER DJ Boyish and how to really pronounce "LeBain!"
2022-09-12
1h 11
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Ep. 2: Lexington Banks
BItching about HK's 'other' gayme night; an Australian club's new No Staring policy; Logan Hardcore's retiring (?); is Alibi Lounge closed?More talk about the unsavory allegations against Motel 23 owner Michael Cohen and a chat with our very first guest Lexington Banks, her rapid rise to drag success and her recent brush with dating show stardom!
2022-09-05
1h 20
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Ep. 1: Pilot
First ep! Jim & Freddie introduce themselves and set the scene. They discuss Shannel & Chelsea Manning's adventures in nightlife, a huge venue's third life... and just wait until a breaking news item rocks their worlds!
2022-08-29
1h 16
Sala de peligro
El origen de Image Comics - El ascenso al poder de Rob, Todd y Jim
Hace treinta años, en primavera de 1992, la industria del cómic cambió para siempre y nada volvió a ser igual. Siete jóvenes y famososo dibujantes de Marvel Comics abandonaron la Casa de las Ideas para formar su propia editorial y crear sus propios cómics y personajes (aunque lo cierto es que eran muy parecidos a los que ya estaban haciendo en Marvel). El descontento que habían ido acumulando en sus años en Marvel y el contexto favorable de una industria del cómic que se dirigía de cabeza a una burbuja comercial (aunque pocos lo i...
2022-08-24
3h 11
WEBurlesque Podcast Network
S6E169: The Pen Is Mightier w/ Jim Silvestri, writer for Thotyssey
Jim Silvestri created Thotyssey, a New York City gay entertainment writer and venue spotlight columinist. Whether putting together the coveted yearly Thot List or interviewing bartenders, drag performers, burlesque artists, and other nightlife staples, Jim has become one of the greatest assets to promotion in the tristate area. For his efforts, he has won multiple GLAM Awards for Best Nightlife Blogger/Writer. [rec: July 11, 2022] https://www.thotyssey.com https://www.facebook.com/Thotyssey-NYC-1411364512453948/ IG: @th0tyssey Twitter: @thotyssey Jim's interview w/ Viktor: in 2016 https://thotyssey.com/2016/10/11/on-point-with-viktor-devonne/ [[ SPECIAL SPONSOR: NEOBURLESQUEDECK.COM -- The Neo B...
2022-08-09
1h 15
WEBurlesque Podcast Network
S6E169: The Pen Is Mightier w/ Jim Silvestri, writer for Thotyssey
Jim Silvestri created Thotyssey, a New York City gay entertainment writer and venue spotlight columinist. Whether putting together the coveted yearly Thot List or interviewing bartenders, drag performers, burlesque artists, and other nightlife staples, Jim has become one of the greatest assets to promotion in the tristate area. For his efforts, he has won multiple GLAM Awards for Best Nightlife Blogger/Writer. [rec: July 11, 2022] https://www.thotyssey.com https://www.facebook.com/Thotyssey-NYC-1411364512453948/ IG: @th0tyssey Twitter: @thotyssey Jim's interview w/ Viktor: in 2016 https://thotyssey.com/2016/10/11/on-point-with-viktor-devonne/ [[ SPECIAL SPONSOR: NEOBURLESQUEDECK.COM -- The Neo B...
2022-08-09
1h 15
Block Talk
Block Talk- Episode 504 (Pop Five Weekly Wrap Up- Week of July 16)
Pop Five Weekly Wrap Up is here as we talk about Lizzo's new album, Bennifer's romance, and so much more! Atomic Annie (@_atomicannie), Jane (@pickupyrmess) and special guest Jim Silvestri (@th0tyssey) join me to wrap it up!
2022-07-24
45 min
Youth Sports Safety Update
Jim Madaleno: Youth Sports Tips for Safety, Hydration, and Wisdom for Parents and Coaches
Jim Madaleno Executive Assoc Athletics Dir/Sports Medicine and Performancemadalen@uky.eduEducation:Michigan State, 1980Florida State, 1981Additional Experience/Certifications:Head Athletic Trainer, Valdosta StateAssistant Athletic Trainer, New York GiantsAthletic Trainer, Valdosta StateGraduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida State FootballBiographyBegan working on the Wildcats’ athletic training staff in 1997Spent 14 years as the director of sports medicine at Kentucky, overseeing footballPromoted to senior associate athletics director for sports medicine after the 2018 seasonWon the 2018 Chris Patrick Award awarded by the SEC Sports Medicine Committee ... The award recognizes “work ethic, loyalty, and...
2022-06-07
17 min
Dying Alone, Together
"JJ, Max and the Volcano" with Jim Silvestri of Thotyssey
Jack and JJ are feeling polyamorous at the start of this week's episode. They discuss their interactions with the nontraditional relationship model in segment one, and after the break swipe OKCupid to consider the best approach for contacting someone who matched Jack who Jack very much wants to meet, but doesn't have romantic interest in. Later, they are joined by Thotyssey.com's and NYC nightlife staple Jim Silvestri to play Flag4Flag—a game about red flags in others and about ourselves. Passive aggressiveness, boys with crazy exes, indecisiveness, and guys who've never had a boyfriend all co...
2021-07-28
1h 19
The Legacy of John Williams Podcast
L.A. Studio Legends #3: Jim Walker
Legendary flutist discusses his life as a studio musician recording hundreds of film and television scores over 30+ years, including his many collaborations with John Williams in scores such as The River, Jurassic Park and Memoirs of a Geisha Jim Walker is one of the most talented and celebrated flutist of our times. From classical to jazz to television and film to the concert hall, Walker has brilliantly showcased his incredible musicianship for 50+ years. In his incredibly prolific career as a studio musician, Jim Walker has performed in hundreds of film and television scores. His first major prominent...
2020-08-07
1h 32
Rolled Spine Podcasts
Spawnometer 0:0:2:5: Image Zero
Spawn #25 & Image Zero #0 & Image X-Month & Operation: Urban Storm & Shadowhawk: Out of the Shadows & The Savage Dragon: Baptism of FireListener Discretion AdvisedSpawn #25by Todd McFarlane & Marc Silvestri & Matt Banning & Billy Tan“Tremors”Dedicated To: The Spirit of IndependenceAs for Joe Sakic, three days from now, his body will be found under the George Washington Bridge, with his hands and feet viciously severed. Decapitated. Even his genitals will be missing. The police will conduct a full investigation, but in the absence of anything identifiable about the body, will...
2020-08-05
2h 19
Block Talk
Block Talk- Episode 176 (Jim Silvestri)
We're going to dive into the archives and share some interviews that haven't been posted yet! First up is the brilliant man behind Thotyssey, it's Jim Silvestri!
2020-04-09
1h 22
The Shade Parade
FMD (F*** My Drag)
Welcome to The Shade Parade!!! Ep 13 F*** My Drag!!! OMG YOU GUYS!! We have so many feelings!! A jury of queer peers weighs in and the lipstick votes have been tallied. Ronie and Ari catch up on the week of shows, bad decisions and nightlife shade. Flaming Topics sends us on a an adventure. RIP Stephen Hawking, Craig Mack and Kiah. Miley Cyrus may be in legal trouble, OJ DEFINITELY did it, Jerry O’Connell’s hot topics report card is in, Tamar is freed from weave, Bey and Jay are on the run again, and Cardi got a lil Bard...
2018-03-17
1h 14
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook
RD 2 Max Silvestri, Kara Klenk, Jim Tews, Will Miles, and Mike Drucker
Round two with Max Silvestri, Kara Klenk, Jim Tews, Will Miles, and Mike Drucker. Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, March 7, 2014.
2014-06-14
39 min
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook
RD 2 Max Silvestri, Kara Klenk, Jim Tews, Will Miles, and Mike Drucker
Round two with Max Silvestri, Kara Klenk, Jim Tews, Will Miles, and Mike Drucker. Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, March 7, 2014.
2014-06-14
39 min