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My Dad Stole My LimelightWill Kostakis on empowering the next generation of readers and writersIn this episode, I sit with YA and Children’s Author and Speaker Will Kostakis (he/him). We discuss Will’s latest award-winning novel We Could Be Something, the importance of libraries for readers and writers, how to support Queer authors when you don't have the money to buy their books, Queer visibility in schools, Will coming out via his writing and empowering each other to grow and evolve! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com ...2025-04-1658 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightWill Kostakis on empowering the next generation of readers and writersIn this episode, I sit with YA and Children’s Author and Speaker Will Kostakis (he/him). We discuss Will’s latest award-winning novel We Could Be Something, the importance of libraries for readers and writers, how to support Queer authors when you don't have the money to buy their books, Queer visibility in schools, Will coming out via his writing and empowering each other to grow and evolve! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com ...2025-04-1658 min
QueeriosityEpisode 68 | Queer Sheds & Katy Perry in SpaceJames is in studio talking about all the big headlines of the week. Katy Perry is jetting off to space along with Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, filmmaker Kerianne Flynn and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sánchez. James is concernedIn Celebrity Big Brother news, it's arrived with a rocky start. Micky Rourke has caused controversy around remarks that he's made toward Jojo Siwa's sexuality, James discusses wether it Big Brother was making a mistake for inviting Rourke onto the show in the first place....2025-04-1237 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightLukas Meintjes on freedom and fear coexistingIn this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You’re From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas’ mum, Noeleen! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren...2025-04-011h 01My Dad Stole My LimelightLukas Meintjes on freedom and fear coexistingIn this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You’re From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas’ mum, Noeleen! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren...2025-04-011h 01
My Dad Stole My LimelightChris Demos on having the most fun when speaking your truthIn this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him). We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — Actually Kinda Hot, Cyclone Alfred’s Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you’re part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst! 🌈...2025-03-251h 00My Dad Stole My LimelightChris Demos on having the most fun when speaking your truthIn this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him). We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — Actually Kinda Hot, Cyclone Alfred’s Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you’re part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst! 🌈...2025-03-251h 00
My Dad Stole My LimelightAlayne Dick on why being a mystery is so powerfulIn this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne’s (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne’s upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne’s incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the quee...2025-03-1953 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightAlayne Dick on why being a mystery is so powerfulIn this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne’s (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne’s upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne’s incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the quee...2025-03-1953 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightRae White on community, resistance, reciprocity and restIn this episode, I sit with writer, poet, picture book author, educator and zine maker Rae White (they/them). We discuss Rae’s poetry collections, their first picture book All The Colours Of The Rainbow, our love for trans and gender-diverse people, counteracting hate with intentional creativity, finding ways to be in our body again, the privilege of being out and proud and the significance of The Mummy films in our lives! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com 2025-03-041h 02My Dad Stole My LimelightRae White on community, resistance, reciprocity and restIn this episode, I sit with writer, poet, picture book author, educator and zine maker Rae White (they/them). We discuss Rae’s poetry collections, their first picture book All The Colours Of The Rainbow, our love for trans and gender-diverse people, counteracting hate with intentional creativity, finding ways to be in our body again, the privilege of being out and proud and the significance of The Mummy films in our lives! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com 2025-03-041h 02
The NYWIFT Podcast1:1 Advisory Founder Kerry McCarthy + Producer Lauren CooperThis week we spotlight two NYWIFT members: 1:1 Advisory Founder Kerry McCarthy and founder of LC Films Lauren Cooper. Kerry discusses how to get your film funded and Lauren details her journey founding her own production company that prioritizes inclusive creative teams.Plus, hosts Tammy Reese and Penni Malloy-Harper pay tribute to some amazing creatives in celebration of Black History Month! To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org.For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.Social Media:Kerry McCarthy IG: @mccrthykrr2025-02-0626 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Joanne TsungIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by comedian, writer, and MDSML favourite, Joanne Tsung (she/her)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Stef. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Follow Joanne on Instagram: @jtsung -Check...2025-02-0433 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Joanne TsungIn this installment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by comedian, writer, and MDSML favourite, Joanne Tsung (she/her)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Stef. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say thanks for the free content: buymeacoffee.com/hi.laurendeborah -SAY HI or share a limelight-stealing story: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com 🌈 Connect with Lauren’s guest: -Follow Joanne on Instagram: @jtsung -Check...2025-02-0433 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightMaryze on actively choosing discomfort in order to growIn this episode, I sit with bilingual singer, songwriter and performer Maryze (she/they). We discuss the fluidity of gender identity, figuring it out as we go and not having to limit ourselves, deconditioning from the cis heteronormative lifestyle, where we choose to invest our time and energy, rebellion becoming habitual, hanging onto childlike joy and wonder and embodying a side of ourself that has no shame! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say...2025-01-2154 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightMaryze on actively choosing discomfort in order to growIn this episode, I sit with bilingual singer, songwriter and performer Maryze (she/they). We discuss the fluidity of gender identity, figuring it out as we go and not having to limit ourselves, deconditioning from the cis heteronormative lifestyle, where we choose to invest our time and energy, rebellion becoming habitual, hanging onto childlike joy and wonder and embodying a side of ourself that has no shame! 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -FOLLOW Lauren on Instagram: @hilaurendeborah -Join the FREE mailing list: hilaurendeborah.substack.com -TIP Lauren to say...2025-01-2154 min
Never Seen Gavin & StaceyWhat it's like working with James Corden & Ruth Jones (Lauren Cornelius) Broadcasters & friends Abbie McCarthy and Olivia Jones are back with a bonus episode - Abbie's friend and super talented actress Lauren Cornelius starred in the Gavin & Stacey finale as Sonia's mate Anna, making her Christmas Day TV debut at the hen do! Lauren lets us in on the audition process, how the whole cast kept it top secret, the experience of starring in a show you're a lifelong fan of, what the actors are like behind the scenes and who was first on the dancefloor at the wrap party... Plenty of good insight in this so enjoy!2024-12-2814 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Jerrilynn SpearsIn these uncertain times, Jerrilynn Spears tells us what the woman of the future should be like. Ready to fuck shit up y’all? I know I am! In this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by the world’s brightest and best drag performer, the only person who can outsing Hannah Montana, the tattoo on my buttcheek, co-host of Cut The Crease podcast and all-around legend and beauty, Jerrilynn Spears (she/they)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Abby. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow...2024-11-2636 minMy Dad Stole My LimelightLimelight Mailbag with Jerrilynn SpearsIn these uncertain times, Jerrilynn Spears tells us what the woman of the future should be like. Ready to fuck shit up y’all? I know I am! In this instalment of the Limelight Mailbag episodes, I am joined by the world’s brightest and best drag performer, the only person who can outsing Hannah Montana, the tattoo on my buttcheek, co-host of Cut The Crease podcast and all-around legend and beauty, Jerrilynn Spears (she/they)! We unpack this month’s limelight-stealing submission — from listener Abby. 🌈 Connect with Lauren Deborah and MDSML: -Follow...2024-11-2636 min
Black Information Network InterviewsThe Black Perspective: October 27, 2024This week on the Black Perspective, BIN News Anchor Amber Payton sits down with stars Debbi Morgan and Richard Lawson.Andrea Coleman explores the challenges of infertility for Black couples with Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith. Morgyn Wood begins a two-part series with Travis Mitchell, reflecting on the 1990 Morgan State University student protest and the importance of sharing HBCU stories. Esther Dillard interviews a research analyst to get insights on the 2024 election climate.Plus, Doug Davis steps away from his usual “Your Black Business” segment to spotlight Ray Chew, an unsung icon who has made groundbreaking contributions to Blac...2024-10-2959 min
Revise and Resubmit - The Mayukh ShowMisogyny and Organization Studies (McCarthy and Taylor, 2024)Welcome to Revise and Resubmit. Today, we're diving into a compelling, thought-provoking topic that sits at the intersection of gender, power, and organizational theory. Our focus? An important research article titled "Misogyny and Organization Studies" by Lauren McCarthy and Scott Taylor, published in the FT50 journal Organization Studies on March 2024, by Sage.
This episode tackles a concept that is often present but rarely spoken aloud in the world of work: misogyny. McCarthy and Taylor argue that we, as a community, must dare to name this systemic issue, as it offers a unique lens to understand how patriarchal...2024-10-0316 min
Don't F*ck This UpYour Network is Your Net Worth w/ Chris GrdovicIn this conversation, Lauren Alvarez interviews Chris Grdovic, Chief Partnerships Officer at Goldbelly. They discuss Chris's career journey, including her time at Food and Wine and her experience on the very first season of reality TV show, Top Chef. They also talk about the importance of collaboration, trust, and caring in building successful teams. Chris shares her insights on creating a fun and approachable environment in the food industry and highlights the significance of assuming the best in others, and they dive deep on her experiences working in the publishing industry, her transition to consulting, and why she chose...2024-09-041h 07
THE BLACK & WYATT RECORDS PODCASTLauren Gee and Jeremy ScottBrand NEW Black and Wyatt Records podcast! Mike McCarthy interviews Jeremy Scott and Lauren Gee! Lauren is a DJ in the local music scene and Jeremy has performed in many Memphis bands from the Reigning Sound to Dan Montgomery to the Subtractions to the Toy Trucks to the new upcoming release with the Drip Edges.2024-08-311h 12
Transatlantic History RamblingsEPISODE 186: McCarthyism and It's Lasting Impact with Dr. Andrea Bails and Elizabeth Levy Authors of Witch Hunt : The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare
INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 34:00
These days it is common to hear people say we should go back to the America of the 1950's, I couldn't DISAGREE more! The 1950's in America gave rise to a movement that could have ended the freedoms we have forever, and this movement was lead by one man who's name has not only become synonymous with fanatical witch hunts, but has become a verb!
Dr. Andrea Bails and Elizabeth Levy document this in the brilliant new book Witch Hunt : The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and...2024-07-251h 57
The Eras PodcastLauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES) - going solo, kitchen tattoos & emails with Robert Smith Abbie McCarthy chats to Lauren Mayberry about her thriving new solo era, best moments with the band CHVRCHES and their collaborations with The National, Hayley Williams and Robert Smith. In this conversation Lauren and Abbie discuss her beginnings in music, creating community and growing into being the frontwoman we see today. Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.Artwork: @malkahartFollow us:Instagram @theeraspodcastuk @abbiejmccarthyTikTok @theeraspodcast @abb...2024-07-0155 min
Nourish UEP 9 Nourish Your Health, Beauty, and Unique Human Design: with 6/2 Reflector & Holistic Nutritionist/Yogi Celeste McCarthyMeet the biggest cheerleader for your radiance, Celeste McCarthy! She and her husband have built and incredible naturopathic practice with an emphasis in the service of women. She is a 6/2 profile aka-exemplary human. And she is also the rarest energy type in Human Design, known as a reflector. Get to know how that played out in her first two chapters of life and what lies ahead in her expanding role model leadership.
Book your Human Design Coaching Call: https://lauren-bernard.com/mentorship
Learn about bio-individuality when it comes to primary and secondary foods when c...2024-05-031h 10
Radio KempeNavigating the Mental Health Care System: A conversation with Lauren McCarthyLauren McCarthy, PhD, LCSW shares a brief history of working with youth and families in Philadelphia and how that inspired her to learn more about increasing mental health care access equity. She identifies that we could provide all foster and kinship care providers with the same specialized training that therapeutic foster parents receive to improve placement stability for youth in out-of-home care. Lauren wraps up the conversation by talking about the many challenges that caregivers experience when navigating the mental health care system, particularly when youth enter acute crisis settings and the benefits of investing in better access to...2024-04-0132 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastElectrical Trade Challenges in TN :: Morristown TN’s Michael Burdette and Lauren Gamache - Ep 183 MMTBPA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comWith one of my businesses (J2Lighting.com) being in the lighting manufacturing space, I reach out to a lot of electricians. Once upon a time, I was an electrical apprentice…I still am to a certain extent! Over the last 4 decades, the talent pool for the trades has diminished. They were painted as a last option for kids in High School who just weren’t cut out for college…as if they would be relegated to a miserable life of u...2024-03-1252 min
Kunstmatig#29 - Tussen likes en liefdeWat voor impact heeft technologie op onze relaties? In een tijd waar je de liefde vindt op dating apps en communiceert met vrienden en familie via sociale media is dat een belangrijke vraag om je te stellen. In deze aflevering onderzoeken we hoe kunstenaars de relaties tussen technologie en liefde bevragen en verbeelden. Veerle bespreekt het werk EEG Kiss van Lancel/Maat dat wetenschap en kunst inzet om liefde en intimiteit te verbeelden en vernetwerken. Rosa neemt ons mee in de wereld van Lauren: een kunstwerk waarin Lauren Lee McCarthy probeert om een betere versie van Alexa en Siri...2024-03-0443 min
Brand CollectiveCineverse x Lauren McCarthy: Finding the StoryBridging the gap between the artistic aspects of marketing such as design and the harder skills like data analysis often feels scary and unnatural for creatives. But according to theater and improv student turned Cineverse SVP of Marketing, Lauren McCarthy, it’s all about finding the story. In this episode of the podcast, she shares how tying all marketing activities back to storytelling and approaching persona research as character writing has enabled her to connect the dots across Cineverse’s many diverse properties, from Bob Ross’ “happy little” streaming channel to the most trafficked horror site on the web, Bloody Dis...2024-02-1235 min
Look Forward - Progressive Political NewsEpisode 346: Its the Hypocrisy, Dammit! (Lauren Boebert, Kevin McCarthy, UAW Strike)This week on Look Forward, Jay and Brad return to discuss the newly released security footage of House of Representatives member, Lauren Boebert engaging in some unsavory acts during a live performance in Denver, why slut-shaming doesn't actually help call out the Right, the UAW threatens to widen their strikes accross the US if demands aren't met, Donald Trump gets embarrased on Meet the Press, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has lost control of his caucus during shutdown negotiations, Senate relaxes dress code, Mitt Romney announces retirement from Congress in 2025, Tim Scott has an awakening of sorts, Elon Musk...2023-09-201h 09
Most Wanted7. Katherine Ann Power & Susan Edith Saxe Part 2Send us a textIn part two of our two part series on Katherine Ann Power and Susan Edith Saxe, we find out what happened to each of the members of the poorly executed bank robbery team, including these two radicals on the run. Sources:*Note: Some of these old articles come from a time before everything had a byline. If I’m not naming a person, it’s because there wasn’t a byline on the article.*· New York Times: “Headliners: Susan Saxe Gets Out”· New York Times: “In Slain Officer’s Family...2023-03-1653 min