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LezBeFriendsEpisode 59: A New DaySend us a textJust a new day, didn't have much to say...but I wanted to share with you how proud I am of everyone!Support the show2025-07-1316 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 58: We're Here, We're QueerSend us a textJUNE IS PRIDE MONTH! Although June is almost over, here are a few of my thoughts regarding it. Listen, learn, share and enjoy!!Support the show2025-06-2928 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 57: Help The Next GirlSend us a textMy guest is Dustin LaPradd and he is bring the situation with girls being sexually abused at the hands of a person who has been able to get away with this behavior and uses a BIG name in our local Roanoke City government as his protection. Please listen and let's not let this happen to the next girl!Support the show2025-06-1538 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 56: Sen Cruz v. Judge Sarah NetburnSend us a textIn this episode, Jim and I discuss the recent Senate confirmation hearing of the Honorable Judge Sarah Newborn and the defensive and mostly angry argument by Senator Ted Cruz. This is a hot debate and I ask that you view the video entitled "Chilling Senator Ted Cruz brings receipts, schools woke judge." After viewing it, please listen to this episode and I absolutely encourage all listeners to share their opinions or thoughts regarding this topic with me via email or voice recording attached to email. I will listen to and read all correspondence...2025-06-011h 07LezBeFriendsEpisode 55: Happy Mother's DaySend us a textHappy Mother's Day to all those in the world! Support the show2025-05-1121 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 54: AuthorCon V by STC 2025Send us a textHere are a couple interviews by AuthorCon V attendees and organizer(s) as well as what I have to say about the attendance at the event. If you missed the event this year, DON'T miss next year as the events have gotten better and better every year! Support the show2025-04-1322 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 53: Executive Decisions My Aunt Fanny!Send us a textOnce again I am joined by The SakMan, Jim, to discuss the latest transgender sports ban enacted by President Cheeto Mousselini Hitler and his terrible horrible no good very bad administration. I apologize in advance to everyone who listens as this is an 1hr and 15 minute show, but when Jim and I get to chatting, it goes forever!!!Support the show2025-03-161h 19LezBeFriendsEpisode 52: Killer Pride by STCSend us a textJoe Ripple, the CEO of Scares That Care!, joins us to talk about the upcoming event, Killer Pride! Learn all about it, get the dates, and share with everyone you know...let's come together and show our unity in the face of the adversity that we face everyday!Support the show2025-02-1624 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 51: Welcome to the JungleSend us a textTomorrow is a hopeful reminder to many of the immortal and ever important words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr in his I Have A Dream speech in 1963...Unfortunately it is also a date many of us fear in that Donald Trump will also be inaugurated as the new President of the United States of America. Listen to the show, keep your head help up high, and remember that you are NOT ever alone!Support the show2025-01-1922 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 50: Happy HolidaysSend us a textThis is the Holiday episode of the show. Enjoy!Support the show2024-12-2224 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 49: Baby, It's Cold OutsideSend us a textEpisode 49 doesn't really have any topic other than the ramblings of my mind for 20 minutes. Listen, share, and be inspired because as you can hear I NEED TOPICS! Share them with me and consider being on the show!Support the show2024-12-0820 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 48: Ann Russo-You Are NOT AloneSend us a textI know that I usually only post episodes that are 30 minutes or less, but today's guest and I had so much to say and get out to the community that we just couldn't do so in a 30 minute show.....1hr 16min had to be devoted to the show today and I encourage you to take the time and listen in it's entirety!! Ann Russo folks is the guest today. Ann is a psychologist, a member of the LGBTQIA community and is writing a book to help other mental health professionals with t...2024-11-101h 16LezBeFriendsEpisode 47: New Sponsor New DaySend us a textWelcome!!! Sorry I was unable bee to do this show 2 weeks ago due to extreme gastrointestinal issues, but like Eminem says "Guess Who's Back!?" I am back with a new sponsor of the show for 2025 (and the remainder of 2024) and some upcoming guest interviews that you will have to listen to and learn from! Perhaps you too can share your story and be an upcoming guest on the LezBeFriends podcast!!!Support the show2024-10-2724 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 46: Mark Julien - Justin Case and the Closet Monster/Becoming AbelSend us a textIn this episode I interview Mark Julien (www.markjulienillustration.com) about his two amazing LGBTQIA graphic novel, Justin Case and the Closet Monster and Becoming Abel. Listen and learn about his stories and what has brought him to publish his works. Please ignore my audio as it is CRAP and I am working on some changes to the studio to improve the quality.Support the show2024-09-2936 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 45: Sports, Go Sports with Jim SajkowiczSend us a textOlympics controversy regarding "trans" athletes, Jim's experience with the trans community at his previous job, and Scares That Care presents Killer Pride 2025!!!Support the show2024-09-1538 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 44: Catching UpSend us a textThere is no topic for this episode, just me catching up with all of you and the topics that are in the works for the next few episodes. Also bringing up the very important event of Killer Pride brought to you by Scares That Care!!!!Support the show2024-08-1825 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 43: It's A Comin', and I don't mean winter!Send us a textI talk about a few things, but Project 2025/Agenda 47 and heavily discussed here and how it can effect all of us! Listen, make your own opinion, share and learn!Support the show2024-07-2125 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 42: Pride Month-What Does It Mean To YouSend us a textJune is Pride Month! Let's celebrate, share and remember those who came before us and what Pride Month means to you. Six of my friends share what it means to them, hear their words and perhaps something inside you will stir and you can share with me what it means to you!Support the show2024-06-2327 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 41: BSing with EmilySend us a textMy friend Emily Faust comes on the show today to allow us a chance to BS and just shoot the shit with each other and all of you lovely people who listen to the show! Listen, laugh, share, and let's be friends!Support the show2024-05-2630 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 40: Unmarked GraveSend us a textCarietta Dorsch discussed her transition and her writings and gives us a few snippets from her novel, Unmarked Grave. Happy Mother's Day to everyone! Listen, learn, and share!!!Support the show2024-05-1239 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 39: Out Like A LionSend us a textIt is already the end of April and the month of May is about to begin with a bunch of busy things! Mother's Day is coming up on the 10th of May and that same day the 40th episode of this show will air with an interview with Carietta Dorsch, the author of Unmarked Grave currently available on Amazon to share her story of being a transgender female.Today's episode was completely off the cuff as I had an interview with a transgender female that was lined up to share her...2024-04-2821 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 38: AuthorConIII: Trans Defense LeagueSend us a textThis is the audio recording of the Trans Defense League panel from Scares That Care, AuthorConIII at the DoubleTree Hotel in Williamsburg from April 12-14, 2024. The sound quality is not the best as it was recorded by my iPhone in a conference room and there were only a few people in attendance, but I hope that you will give it a listen and you are welcome to get any ideas for questions and e-mail them to me so that I may answer them. Side note: This episode is close to 1 hour long and...2024-04-1755 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 37: Transgender Day of Visibility and EasterSend us a textThis episode I will discuss the TDoV and Easter as today marks only the 7th time since 1900 that the two days have fallen on the same day. The importance of both, and the reason that today has become such an important day for those of us within the transgender community. I will also discuss the importance of Easter and our need to eradicate the hatred that appears all around us when it comes to this two topics. Join, listen, learn, and share!Support the show2024-03-3129 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 36: Spring is Here, Be QueerSend us a textSpring has sprung (almost) and this is the time for a new beginning after a long winter. A special voice appearance from El Guapo (if you know who that is and what movie he is from) and what has been observed since the last show. Listen, learn, share and love!!!Support the show2024-03-1726 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 35: Winter Cotillion: Let's Dance!Send us a textIn the words of Kevin Bacon in the original Footloose: Let's DANCE! Join me and SWVA Pride updating all of you about their amazing organization and their Winter Cotillion dance with was last night. Listen, learn, love and share!!!Support the show2024-03-0330 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 34: Let's Catch UpSend us a textLet's catch up, folks! It has been too long since my last show, and this will explain why...I would lo ve for you to listen and learn about an exciting new organization that I came across the other day (the organization isn't new, just my learning about them is) and I hope that you will consider joining them (as I will) for an amazing and entertaining event that they have coming up. Share in the joy of learning that I will soon have my first and only grandson! Learn about my life...2024-02-1825 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 33: Welcome to 2024Send us a textFirst show of the New Year. Just a little update on what I have been up to and a small amount of inspiration for those who may be listening. Support the show2024-01-2121 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 32: Thanksgiving 2023Send us a textListen and be thankfulSupport the show2023-11-2609 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 31: Thank you, VeteransSend us a textVeteran's Day is here, The Marine Corps birthday is here, and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching! Let's all give thanks where it is due and share our thanks with others. There are a few others mentioned in this episode who are close to be and have November birthdays as well as a special congrats to my two friends who allowed me to officiate their wedding last nigh, Cory and Nerio Hudson-Gonzalez. Support the show2023-11-1226 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 30: Halloween 2023Send us a textIn this episode for Halloween 2023, I pose a question to you: What was a scary movie to you as a child that may not have been intended as scary? Just something to think about, to rattle around in your noodle, to incite a discussion or a comparison with your kids or others in your life...Listen, discuss, and enjoy a hot chocolate and the light pf a pumpkin as you listen to the show today! Happpppppppppy Halloween!Support the show2023-10-2927 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 29: Middle of OctoberSend us a textAnother week and another episode of the show. Didn't have a topic for this week so I am just speaking on what is on my mind. The next show is the Halloween Episode, so bring any scary story you would like told on the show! Support the show2023-10-1523 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 28: Offense vs. DefenseSend us a textThis episode discusses a topic that is often experienced by many of us within the transgender community. Many assume the questions they are about to hear are malicious and reply with anticipation of such, but that isn't always the case. This episode's topic is brought to us by my friend Trisha and the interaction that she experienced the other day. Listen, share, learn, and perhaps share your experience with me!Support the show2023-10-0128 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 27: Our Own DownsideSend us a textThank you Jennifer, my oldest daughter, for today's topic...Are we our own downfall? Listen, discuss, let me know. Support the show2023-09-1726 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 26: Labor Day, HooraySend us a textToday's episode focuses attention on a question/topic posed to me by my friend Anne. Let's explore bridges and the way we wish to be seen by others. Join me and formulate your own questions for me for the next show. Consider sharing your own story and any positivity or negativity that you encountered when you started being real...Support the show2023-09-0329 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 25: First Question-Query the QueerSend us a textI received my first question to answer and I am also proud to say that this show has it's only official sponsor! Join me and listen now! Listen and share and perhaps you have a question that you would like answered, email me directly at LezBeFriendsPodcast@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to answer your query!Support the show2023-08-2027 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 24: Weekend UpdateSend us a textThis show discusses the two major controversies of the weekend: School board/"parental rights" and the new Jason Aldean song. Listen and let me know if you have an opinion or if I view something wrong and you wish to correct me!Support the show2023-07-2332 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 23: The PRIDE of JuneSend us a textJune is PRIDE month!!! I have a few things to share in this episode including some advice to keep safe this season and throughout the year. My Transgender Panel: Visibility Matters will be making a featured appearance at AuthorCon 3 in Williamsburg, Va in April 2024 brought to you by Scares That Care, Inc (a 501c{3} charity). Support the show2023-06-2625 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 22: Identity v OrientationSend us a textI discuss the difference between gender identity vs sexual orientation. Support the show2023-06-1129 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 21: Memorial Day 2023Send us a textThis episode is scattered around everything as I didn't have a motive for this episode, just wanted to talk and say HI to all of those who listen! Thank you! As you can hear, when I am left to my own devices I have no path for the show and I need you to be a part of it and lend your ideas...So please, send me an email with your ideas for the next show or if you wish to be a part of the next show, let me know and I...2023-05-2820 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 20: Sports PrideSend us a textSpring is here! Time for everything outdoors to be enjoyed, and that includes SPORTS...Blue Ridge Pride Sports here in Roanoke, Virginia gives us two interviews today, one from Koren Smith about their involvement within the Softball program, and Katie Stueckle and her involvement with the volleyball program and the hiking program. List, learn, love and share!Support the show2023-04-3032 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 19: Transparents aren't transparentSend us a textThis episode features my interview with MJ about how she coped with and understood when her daughter came to her as transgender (MtF) and hopefully it can help guide other parents when it comes to their children or those who are close to them.Support the show2023-04-0253 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 18: Spring has sprungSend us a textThis episode has no official topic as I had a mental block when it came to organizing it. However, I do talk about the upcoming season for Blue Ridge Pride Sports, and if you are unsure what that is, please listen and look them up on Facebook. I also mentioned two upcoming topics that I would like to explore with your help and input. Again, listen, like, and spread the word!Support the show2023-03-1927 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 17- Eradicate: HatredSend us a textThis episode discusses the hatred and outward discrimination that is being shown and embraced in this country at the moment. The GOP is openly using those of us within the LGBTQIA+ community as targets. Listen, generate statements and ideas, and by all means share them with those in your part of the community and if you wish to be so bold, share them with me and I would LOVE to have your opinions shared on an episode!Support the show2023-03-0538 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 16: It Gets BetterSend us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Suicide and bullying are discussed in this episode.It Gets Better! I can't say this enough, it gets better, and the time to start making it better is not tomorrow, next week, or New Year's; the time to make it better is NOW... Start making it better for yourself, those closest to you, or even a stranger by taking the time and initiative to make it better now. Listen to the show today, and maybe you can be the next to make it better!Support the...2023-02-0532 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 15- I Have A DreamSend us a textEpisode 15 was recorded today and shares the inspiring words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's speech on the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, the speech named the "I Have A Dream" speech. I only share a small snippet of this speech in today's show and speak about how it is still relevant today as it was 60 years ago. Please take a listen and allow the words of both the speech and the show to fill your heart and life with hope.Support the show2023-01-2230 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 14: Family- Blood vs ChosenSend us a textThis is the first episode of 2023!!! We have a new format, 30 minutes (ish) and new music for the beginning and end of the show. This may be a new year, but I am still calling out the BS and bringing you the topics that YOU want to hear! Message me to share your ideas and I may incorporate them into the next episode. This episode I will be talking about the family we were born into verses the chosen people that we keep close and have become our NEW family. 2023-01-0829 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 13: What Grinds My GearsSend us a textIn this episode I discuss the hurtful things that have been said to me because of my appearance and voice. I am sure many others have dealt with these same issues and I am not alone. Perhaps you will feel like sharing your experiences with me based off of hearing my rant about mine. I also talk about an AMAZING restaurant here in Roanoke, and the change coming to the show at the beginning of the new year. Listen, make your favorite beverage, and ENJOY! Happy Holidays to all!!!Support the...2022-12-1140 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 12: Thankful-The Thanksgiving EpisodeSend us a textWhat are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Love? Health? Family and friends? Just a few things that you can be thankful for and we hear from several people share what they are thankful for this season. Plus, I special message about an upcoming Scares That Care charity event and what you can do to help! And, a special message from Edie McClurg from Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987).Support the show2022-11-2742 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 11: DiscriminationSend us a textThis episode talks about discrimination. Unfortunately it is only 30+ minutes instead of the usual 60+, please don't hold that against the show or myself. In this episode I also did minimal edits as my speech today was not as slurred and staggered as it usually is. I did include a few audio clips from The Waterboy, Little Nicky, Ozzy Osbourne in Private Parts, and Fearless Soul. Please listen and form your own story and opinion and you are welcome to contact me if you wish for your story to be heard by others in...2022-11-1331 minLezBeFriendsTransgender AthletesSend us a textThe topic is transgender athletes and I will be talking to my friend Jim who is the most up to date sports fan I know. Not only are we discussing transgender athletes, but we will also dive into the debate of men vs. women when it comes to the ability to play sports based upon their body dynamics. Not sure what this means? Listen and feel free to share your own opinions on this topic with me and maybe you can be the next guest on LezBeFriends!Support the show2022-10-3057 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 9: Say Their NamesSend us a textIn this episode I list the names of several attacks in the recent past (within 60 years) towards members of the LGBTQ+ community and the changes that have happened because of some of these attacks. Some of these stories are graphic and are for mature audiences, listener discretion is advised. These stories and names have been cited within the show as content by their creators, the names and instances are listed on Wikipedia as "LGBTQ Attacks". The samples included are from:Bernie Mac: Friday (movie). New Line Cinema, April 26, 1995Filter...2022-10-1649 minLezBeFriendsDon't Say Gay: Gay Gay Gay Gay GaySend us a textThis is the 8th episode of the LezBeFriends Podcast. We look at the "Don't Say Gay" bill from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. We hear from my cousin Doug, my daughter Kimberlee, her boyfriend Oliver, and several others who have shared their opinions on this. Listen and laugh as I also share with you why I sound different towards the end of the show vs the beginning. Support the show2022-10-0252 minLezBeFriendsEpisode 7- Marriage Equality: Love Is LoveSend us a textWe discuss the marriages of same genders, different ethnicities, and how time and era has changed our acceptance of them. We hear those who have an opinion upon the matter that they wish to share with us and how that may differ from or be the same as the generation before them and why.Support the show2022-09-181h 02LezBeFriendsEpisode 6: Growing Up Gay-Part 2Send us a textThis is the way I had hoped that my last episode (Growing Up Gay: Part 1) had turned out, but since it didn't, here I am to make things right with the world again! In this episode I will be interviewing my friends Happy Mahaney, Adam, and William to share their stories of growing up gay and coming out. My sister Amanda was originally set to be in this episode, but due to family needs she had to reschedule, unfortunately I had already done the intro to the show and didn't get to record...2022-09-041h 16LezBeFriendsGrowing Up Gay, part 1Send us a textGrowing Up Gay. Exploring one's sexuality in their formative years from adolescence through teens and how it went. Support the show2022-08-2212 minLezBeFriendsTransgender Minors- What Society Thinks vs What Science SaysSend us a textIn this episode we will explore the current bans by states limiting access to gender-affirming treatments of minors. Oliver Pearson, Kimberlee's boyfriend, calls in and walks us through his transition journey. This is all due to an e-mail I received from my friend who had a very good and important question. Listen and tell me what you think or if you had a personal journey share it with me!Support the show2022-08-1450 minLezBeFriendsTransgender Q&A Panel at STC Weekend Convention Williamsburg, VirginiaSend us a textThis is a rebroadcast of the recent Transgender Q&A Panel at Scares That Care Weekend Convention hosted by myself and my friend Tommie Mohr, a transgender woman. Please download and listen, this is the first podcast that I have uploaded with and intro and outro with background music so that it doesn't have dead air in the background. The panel was recorded using my iPhone at the convention, however the panel was video recorded by TheHorrorNerd, Todd Staruch at horrornerd.net.Support the show2022-08-051h 24LezBeFriendsEpisode 2- The Truth Be Told ft. KimberleeSend us a textThis is the 2nd episode of the LezBeFriends podcast with Kimberlee (my youngest daughter) as my guest and co-host. She shares her entire coming out story and the way it has been perceived in the different communities in which she has lived. She shares the positive and the negative, no holding back!Support the show2022-07-171h 05LezBeFriendsPodcast Episode 1- The Train Has DerailedSend us a textThis is the first episode I have ever made. and the first podcast of the LezBeFriends podcast. Please don't be gentle and be honest with any and all improvements that I can make in future episodes. In this podcast I wish to share a little bit of information about myself. If you wish to know more or have a question that you wish to have answered, please don't hesitate to email me. If you have a story or experience that you would like shared in a future episode, please don't hesitate t...2022-07-1042 min