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Deep Dive with Shawn Maxim Ibadov - Rusa LGBTQ+ (and Be Willing to Bear Witness)Send us a textIncreasingly, Russian citizens opposed to the war are fleeing their country, taking asylum in other places – around the world. A significant number of these folks are queer – leaving not just because of their opposition to the war, but fleeing severe persecution in Russia, as the country cracks down on the LGBTQ community. And, they’re landing in places that are skeptical of them because of the war in Ukraine. In this episode I’m talking to Maxim Eye-BAD-off, coordinator with Rusa LGBTQ+ - a network for Russian-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals in the United St...

2023-07-2854 min

Queer Late Night Hosted by Ell McCullars Maxim Ibadov: The Queer Russian ActivistMaxim Ibadov (he/they/fab) is a Brooklyn- born, Moscow-raised, Jewish-American who's not afraid of living their life authentically. They're an event-organizer, podcast host/ producer, theater director, activist, and arts educator at Park Avenue Armory. The Brooklyn-born testifies to their experience of growing up as a queer person in Russia, and what moving to America meant for them. More importantly, Maxim speaks out against the war taking place in Ukraine. As a member of a WE Together, a collective aimed to unite and celebrate the Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) LGBTQIA+ community, Maxim works to create spaces...

2022-03-231h 14

Whispering Huntys Let’s Tawk About Drag Race, Holland 2.0, and Snatching the Win (W/ Mijon Zulu, Marco Dreijer, & Maxim Ibadov)From politics to pride, this episode was a real podcaster party! Although Nick is currently MIA (Midwesterning In Action), we had an amazing chat with two fabulous guests: Marco Dreijer and Maxim Ibadov! Marco Dreijer is a Dutch arts and culture influencer and body positivity activist and is also the host of two podcasts: Ding-a-Dong, a Eurovision podcast, and Pruikentijd, a Drag Race podcast. Maxim Ibadov is a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist and fashionista, and hosts the political/pop culture podcast Let’s Tawk! We discuss virtual queer spaces, Holland Pride, and the latest episodes of Holland and All Stars! --- Th...

2021-08-111h 23

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast The Financial Power of Representation (with P.S. Kaguya)In this episode, we are tawking with a trailblazing Korean-American artist, plus-size model, content creator, and cannabis entrepreneur P.S. Kaguya, whose uniqueness is not only helping her carve out her own path, but also open doors and provide financial opportunities for others like her. Kaguya shares her personal story of overcoming abuse and rejection, and together Maxim and Kaguya take a deep dive into why representation is an economic issue, how the fashion industry has been changing, Avril Lavigne's influence on early 2000s queer culture, being canceled, and why it is time that we embrace drug-consumption and create...

2021-07-231h 03

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Pushing the Boundaries of Being a Queer Artist (with AJA)Our guest this week is an iconic and multi-talented musician and artist Aja. Known to the world as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 and All-Stars 3, Aja was catapulted into international fame as a drag queen. Since then, Aja has quit drag, came out as non-binary, and released two studio albums, including their newest sophomore album The Crown, which came out this May. As we break down the album, Aja tawks about the process of creating such a vulnerable and eclectic album during a pandemic, who were their musical inspirations growing up and how they dealt wi...

2021-06-161h 07

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Achieving Queer Liberation Through Financial Autonomy (with Ron Sese)Happy Pride Month and welcome to Pride Tawk: a mini-series where we to tawk to queer creatives who are pushing the boundaries of queer representation. Our first guest is experiential producer and creative strategist Ron Sese, who is also the founder of Bk Queer Flea: NYC only all LGBTQ+ marketplace. Together with Ron we discuss how the Flea came about, why it's mission is to help queer creators achieve liberation through financial autonomy, defining queerness and whether a product can be queer, the prominence of a growing queer economy, as well as dish on Demi Lovato's coming out and how...

2021-06-0153 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Forging Your Path as a Queer Musician (with Kezra Leon)Queer Musicians are Here, and they are here to stay! This week, we are tawking to the multi-talented Kezra Leon, musician, rapper, and club/drag personality. Kezra shares his story of coming into the music business as a queer rapper, the inspiration behind his bold and assertive music such as their new single "ICV" (I Choose Violence), how their collaboration with the legendary Aja came about, as well as dishes his thoughts on Lil Nas X breaking the barriers and paying tribute to the late hip-hop legend DMX. This episode features Kezra's songs "Big Mad" an...

2021-04-2241 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Making NYC More Progressive (with Marti G Cummings)IT'S SEASON 2 FINALE! We are wrapping up this season with a very special guest who embodies everything Let's Tawk ! is about- Marti G Cummings: a New York City Icon, Drag Artist, Activist and a Candidate for New York City Council. Marti shares with us the reason they decided to run for public office and how they plan to fix NYC many problems with a bold progressive idea that consists of things like #DefundThePolice, raising the minimum wage, providing guaranteed income, implementing a city-wide Green New Deal and investing more into underrepresented communities' education, housing and infrastructure. Follow Marti on Instagram...

2021-03-3036 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Exposing China's Human Rights ViolationsFor over 20 years now, Chinese Communist Party has been commiting the worst Genocide we have seen since World War 2, by placing millions of Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghur muslims and other religious minorities in concentration camp, where they are subject to genocide and organ harvesting. We are tawking to Mitchell Gerber, a veteran activist and a Falun Gong practitioner himself, who has been on the frontlines of exposing the evils of this regime. For more sources, check out www.faluninfo.net, endtransplantabuse.org, and watch Hard to Believe Documentary on Youtube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. --- This episode is s...

2021-03-1752 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How to Build to Protect Against Natural Disasters (with George Siegal)Every season due to climate change, natural disasters are getting worse and worse, leaving behind destruction of property that can be devastating. This week, we are tawking to George Siegal, director of "The Last House Standing"- a documentary about how to build in order to save your home against hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other disasters. George shares his story of how this film came about, what one can do to protect themselves and their property and what could have been done different in Texas. To watch the film and learn more, go to https://www.thelasthousestanding.org/, or find t...

2021-03-0350 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How to Lead a Positive Political Campaign (with Steven Patzer)This week, we are tawking to Steven Patzer- a candidate for New York City Council from 47th District, Maxim's home area. Steven, a freshman on the block, is shaking things up in politics by leading a clean campaign that is focused on empowerment, empathy and equality in hopes of bringing those things to a neglected South Brooklyn. Maxim and Steven discuss what it means to run for a local positions, how his campaign style differentiates him from his opponents and what he plans to do with issues such as homelessness, de-facto-segregation and LGBTQ+ issues. To learn more...

2021-02-1744 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What's Happening With The Stock Market? (with Isabella Davilla)The Stock Market has become the center of attention last week, when the stocks of a struggling company GameStop started rising and causing major chaos on Wall Street. As Reddit users tried to save GameStop by purchasing stocks after they were shorted by hedge funds, it erupted into a small war between the rich and the poor. ⠀ To disect what went down, we are tawking with Isabella Davilla, a stock trader, to understand what is happening on Stock Market with GameStop and Reddit, the role online brokers like Robinhood played, the kind of year 2020 was for the sto...

2021-02-1046 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Is Russia Finally Waking Up?January 23 will go down in Russia's history as the biggest protest in its modern history, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the street to protest Vladimir Putin's stagnant and corrupt regime following the poisoning of opposition leader Alexiy Navalny. Navalny, who is Putin's most prominent critic, has been exposing Russia's corruption for more than 10 years and last August he was poisoned and almost died. He recovered in Germany and was arrested upon his return to his homeland. This episode, Maxim is tawing about who Navalny is, how deep is Putin's corruption and shares his own experince of...

2021-01-2633 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast A Dark Day for American DemocracyFor our first episode of the year, we are tawking about the horrific events that took place on January 6, 2021 when the angry mob of MAGA/ White Supremacists and QAnon supporters stormed the Capitol building in an unconstitutional attempt to interrupt the certification of the electoral college victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Organized online and supported by the President Trump, the attempted coup was unsuccessful, even though it put in danger the lives of the entire legislative branch and caused both physical and symbolic damage to our Democracy. Maxim is dissecting what has happened, what led up to it a...

2021-01-0928 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Farewell to 2020That’s a wrap on 2020. We wanted to take a moment and thank all of our listeners for sharing this challenging and illuminating year with us. In this episode, Maxim revisits some of the most prominent political and cultural moments of the year, and shares his message for the upcoming 2022 year of the Ox. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-12-3024 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast S.2 E.9 2020 In Music (with Javier Doréan)2020 was a tough year, but it gave us amazing music! In this very special episode, Maxim and his guest musician Javier Doréan are looking back at this year and it's musical releases and dissect what the year sounded like and what the music represented: from political protest songs fueled by Black Lives Matter to the resurgence of dance and retro styles, as well as the power of women and the corrupt Grammys. In the end, Maxim and Javier reveal their top-5 favorite albums of the year. Follow Javi @xavierd.zip and us @letstawk_podcast Music featured in the episode: T...

2020-12-221h 13

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Creating Queer Content (with @OHeyPete!)This episode, we are tawking to the Daddy of Instagram meme pages- Oh Hey Pete about creating queer content. Known for his memes and his Only Fans, Pete shares his personal story of coming to Los Angeles and together with Maxim, they have an honest dissection of many aspects of internet queer culture, including sex work and how central sex is to queer culture, creating in the Pandemic, mental health, the significance of memes in modern world, body autonomy and the stigma surrounding Only Fans and whether it's fair for celebrities like Bella Thorne to exploit this p...

2020-12-1152 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What's Up With Broadway? (with JJ Niemann)This week, we are joined by an NYC based actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and TikTok Sensation- JJ Niemann, to tawk about all things theatre and Broadway. In conversation with Maxim, JJ shares his story of becoming a Broadway actor in The Book of Mormon straight out of college and his recent journeys with the upcoming (hopefully) musical Bliss and becoming a TikTok star in quarantine. Fellow thespians also dive into subjects such as the impact of Broadway shutdown due to the pandemic, regional theatre, this year's shaky Tony Awards, as well as the issues of accessibility and q...

2020-12-0346 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Joe Biden's Victory and What We Can Learn From This ElectionWE DID IT YA'LL! In our first episode after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected as the next President and Vice President of the United States, Maxim sits down with his friend and fellow thespian Olivia Murphy, to tawk about the election. From how we felt leading up to it and the despicable ways Donald Trump and the GOP are being sore losers and fighting to steal the election, to the historic win of Kamala Harris of many firsts and what we have to do now that Trump is out and the importance of staying political and engaged...

2020-11-2055 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Выборы в США (Наконец То!)В первом русскоязычном эпизоде второго сезона, мы рассказываем о том как прошли долгожданные выборы Президента в США. Мы рассказываем о кандидатах Дональде Трампе и Джо Байдене и как Байден пришёл к победе, в чем разница между Демократами и Республиканцами, как работает Электорат и что победа Байдена и Камалы Харрис означает для Америки, России и всего мира. Подписывайтесь в Инстаграмме на Максима (@maxim_fab) и на сам подкаст (@letstawk_podcast). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-11-1043 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast In Conversation with Assembly Member Mathylde FrontusIn our very first episode with an elected official, we are tawking to New York Stare Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus, who represents the 46th Assembly District- Maxim’s home. Assembly Member Frontus, who is running for re-election, shares her personal story growing up in South Brooklyn and how she came to represent this area in Albany. Together with Maxim they discuss Urban Development and LGBTQ+ issues and allyship, as well as the importance of grassroots organizing and restoring decency in this country. Follow Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/FrontusAD46/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontusforNY ...

2020-10-2848 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Pre- 2020-Election Supreme Court DramaWith the passing of an American Icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fulfill RBG's seat a month before an election- an unprecedented move, as people have already started voting for the next president. This episode, Maxim is joined by a tax law student Corey Gibbs, to discuss this historical nomination: from the hypocritical attempt by the Republican Party to rig their own rules when they refused President Obama to nominate Merrick Garland in 2016 to the problematic answers that Barrett gave during her Confirmation Hearings regarding "Super precedent" and her interpretation of...

2020-10-2157 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How the Subject of Race is Shaping The 2020 ElectionWe are continuing tawking to voters, and in this episode we sat down with actress and educator Kaniece Williams to discuss her perspective as a black woman on this election. From historic nomination of Kamala Harris as the first Woman of Color to be Vice President, to racial inequality and systemic racism, #DefundThePolice, white privilege and etc, Kaniece and Maxim have a very honest and personal conversation about the relationship between the Black Community and the government. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast and Twitter @lets_tawkk #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter --- Support th...

2020-10-141h 01

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast ReCapping the First Presidential Debate With an Undecided VoterWE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2 Throughout the whole month of October, leading up to the Presidential Election in the United States this year, we will be tawking to voters from different backgrounds about what matters to them in this historic election. For the first episode, our guest is actor Zach Mellado, a registered Democrat, who is still an undecided voter. Zach and Maxim recap the first Presidential Debate (and what a mess it was), as well as discuss issues like Climate Change, Right to Choose, Mail-In Voting and the current state of the Democratic Party. F...

2020-10-0657 min

Is This Movie, You Know...Episode 12: A Single Man - Raya and the Last Dragon + Seeing Tenet?Join Josh and Fernando as they discuss the 2009 drama A SINGLE MAN, with special guest Maxim Ibadov! Tops and bottoms of Hollywood this week include Raya and the Last Dragon, and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson's plea to U.S. moviegoers regarding Tenet. Talk of the film begins at 18:38.

2020-09-0257 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What is Happening in Belarus?Following a very ugly Presidential campaign season that ended up with a rigged and stolen election, Belarus has sunk into a full-blown revolution with the entire country of 9.5 million people protesting against their President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years and has been nicknamed "The Last Dictator in Europe". Besides voter suppression and falsified election, Lukashenko's has also used violent methods of attacking protesters, which include beating, raping and even murder. In this episode, we are tawking about what has led up to this historic moment for a country known to be among the most peaceful...

2020-08-2026 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast #ЖывеБеларусьПосле долгой Президентской гонки в Беларуси, результаты голосования вызвали протесты по всей стране: люди считают, что Лукашенко нарисовал себе победу и нарушил все правила честных выборов. Последовали стычки народа с силовиками, где было применено насилие и аресты. Буквально за несколько дней, Беларусь превратилась из мирной страны, в поле боя. В гостях, Белорусская начинающий предприниматель Кристина Синявская, с которой мы обсуждаем президентство Лукашенко, выборы, протесты и что ждёт Беларусь в будущем. Подписаться на Кристину можно в Инстаграмме @kristina.sinyavkasya и на ее бренд «Миктина» @miktina. Подписаться на нас можно @letstawk_podcast. #ЖывеБеларусь --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-08-1445 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Why is #CancelCulture So Divisive?And that’s a wrap! For the finale episode of the first season, we are going out with a bang by tawking about one of the most controversial issues facing the post-social media world - #CancelCulture. Joined by Stephanie Metri from Toronto, we are diving into personalities that got cancelled like Kevin Spacey, James Charles and Kanye West, how it became a political weapon, the difference between cancelling alive and dead figures ( yes, we tawking statues) and why it it can be both effective and dangerous. Follow Stephanie on IG @stephmetri and follow us on IG @letstawk_po...

2020-07-291h 00

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Why Is Antisemitism Rising in America Again?Fueled by the highly insulting statements made my TV Personality Nick Cannon about Jewish people, this week's episode we are joined by Maxim's college-mate and activist Eli Daar to discuss the general antisemitism that has been on the rise for the past 10 years here in America. Eli and Maxim are sharing their personal experiences with antisemitic aggression in United States and identifying the factors that contribute to this scary trend: from dangerous stereotypes and rhetoric from people like Ice Cube and Mayor Bill De Blasio that are rooted in oppression, to people forgetting history, anti-Israel sentiments and the significant...

2020-07-2044 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What It’s Like to Get COVID-19 in CaliforniaCalifornia currently has the highest COVID-19 infection rate, only behind Florida. This week, we are tawking to Felipe Fonseca: a Los Angeles student who has contracted the virus earlier in June. Felipe shares his personal story of dealing with the virus, as well as his views on the pandemic in the Latino community and how this experience changed his perspective on politics and inspired him to go register to vote. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast and send your inquiries at letstawk.m@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-07-1429 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Why Local Politics Matter Too?During an unprecedented election year, it’s more crucial than ever to pay attention not just to the federal races, but also to the local politics as well. To discuss why local politics are as, if not more, important we are joined by Kimberly Nazario Markus. Together, Maxim and Kimberly tawk about the structure of local politics, how it affects issues such as education, bail reform and abortions, their opinions on New York’s Governor Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio and why it’s critical for young people to not just vote, but also run for local office. Follow Kimberly on IG...

2020-07-071h 01

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What Does Pride Mean During The Pandemic?For the final episode of the Pride Month, Maxim does some reflections of how this Pride month felt different due to the cancellation of the Parade by Miss Rona and how the current protests echo the origins of the Pride movement. Follow us on IG @Letstawk_podcast and reach out to us at letstawk.m@gmail.com #HappyPride #BlackLivesMatter #TransLivesMatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-06-2918 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Давай Поговорим Эп. 3: Месяц Прайд и Политическая Ситуации в России и АмерикеМесяц Июнь, это месяц Прайда и ЛГТБ+ истории, поэтому мы отмечаем вместе с активистом и преподавателем Лёшей Горшковым. В этом выпуске, Лёша делится своей историей как он бежал от преследований из России и создал Брайтон Бич Прайд в русском коммьюнити Нью Йорка. Так же Лёша и Максим обсуждают острые политические вопросы такие как поправки в Конституцию и ЛГТБ сообщество в России, протесты и выборы в США. Подписывайтесь на Лёшу в Инстаграмме @lyosha_gorshkov и на нас @letstawk_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-06-231h 12

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast The State of Queer PoliticsIt wouldn’t be Pride Month, if we didn’t Tawk about the state of LGBTQ+ politics. Celebrating the 10th episode, Maxim is joined by college friend and fellow podcaster Fernando Sánchez Carriel (@fernfromecuador) to discuss queer representation in politics, 2020 Democratic primary, the rise and the fall of Pete Buttigieg, outing gay politicians who promote anti-LGBTQ+ agenda and trans rights. Follow Fernando's podcast "Is This Movie, You Know" on Instagram @isthismovieyouknow.pod. Follow us on Instagram @LetsTawk_Podcast and Twitter @Lets_Tawkk #BlackTransLivesMatter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

2020-06-1553 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How "RuPaul's Drag Race" Changed The WorldAs we continue our Pride Celebrations amid current political situation, this week Maxim is joined by Robert Godberson (@ohmygodberson) to tawk about the pillar of queer culture - "RuPaul's Drag Race". The friends spill all the tea about Season 12 and All Stars 5, RuPaul as a controversial figurehead, the show's problematic history of transphobia, racism and avoidance of responsibility, sexual assault allegations against contestant Sherry Pie and the normalization of queer culture, with it's pros and cons. WARNING: contains spoilers. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast and send us feedback and questions at letstawk.m@gmail.com #BlackLivesMatter --- Support this...

2020-06-081h 23

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast BONUS: What We ALL Can Do To Enact Meaningful ChangeAs protests surrounding Police Brutality and Racial Inequality in America continue for more than a week now, it is time to tawk about how we all can be allies to the movement that has finally became universal. In this episode, Maxim gets personal and discusses how to enact change through self-education on the history of racism, having conversations, demanding specific changes and, of course, voting. #BlackLivesMatter Follow us on Instagram @letstawk_podcast and Twitter @lets_tawkk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-06-0522 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How "Black Lives Matter" Is Changing AmericaWhile still dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, America has erupted into massive "Black Lives Matter" protests, following the murder of George Floyd. For the first Pride episode of the month, Maxim is joined by close friend Zachary Everett Heron, who shares his personal experiences being a black gay man in America. Together they tawk about the protests and how they turned violent, looting, the importance of rioting for both BLM and Queer Movement, and how we all come together to help fight the battle, that finally needs to be won. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast and Twitter @lets_tawkk. --- Su...

2020-06-0142 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Как Русский Театр а Нью Йорке Продолжает Свой Путь в Карантин?Для второго эпизода, Максим разговаривает с Художественным Руководителем Литературного Театра «Диалог» Ириной Волкович. Коллеги по театральному цеху, они беседуют о Бродском в его 80ми-летний юбилей, а так же о зарождении русско-говорящего театра в Америке, культурной столице Санкт Петербурге и как исскуство продолжает жить во времена «разлуки». Посмотреть программу «Любовь Сильней Разлуки» можно здесь: Youtube: https://youtu.be/acG930zfXxA , Веб-сайт: http://dialoguetheater.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-2559 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast POP Tawk 3: Lauer VS Farrow, Messy Politics of Billboard Charts, and Tony’s Get Replaced w GreaseIn this week’s POP Tawk: retracted Journalist Matt Lauer is fighting the leader of the #MeToo movement Ronan Farrow, Tekashi 6ix9ine accusing Billboard Charts of manipulation and favoritism towards Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, and CBS replaces Tony Awards with a “ Grease” singalong- ugh, ew. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-2210 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Vibe Check: How to Find Inner Peace in LockdownAs businesses in New York has started to open up, Maxim is giving a brief update on his life, New York and tawks about ways to find balance and inner peace to persevere and thrive in times of lockdown and quarantine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-1826 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast POP Tawk 2: Battle of Remixes, 6ix9ine, Hamilton+ and TWO New Seasons of Drag RaceIn this week’s POP Tawk: “Say So” and “Savage” make history in billboard charts, Takashi 6ix9ine is out of prison and back on the grind, Broadway musical “Hamilton” is coming to Disney+ in July and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise is now two seasons richer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-1411 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Teacher Appreciation Week and How Their Lives Have ChangedFor teacher appreciation week, Maxim is tawking to Mr Tommy Meyers: High School teacher and theatre Director who was instrumental in Maxim's live. Two fellow FDR High School alumni discuss the importance of education for the society and how the transition to remote teaching has changed the lives for both teachers and the students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-111h 07

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast POP Tawk 1: Madonna's antibodies, X Æ A-12, Adele's weight lossIn a new weekly segment POP Tawk, Maxim dives in for a quick swim in the news of pop culture: this week, we tawking Madonna’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Grimes and Elon Musk’s baby and the reaction to Adele’s body transformation. Follow us on IG @letstawk_podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-1010 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What is The Situation in NYC HospitalsAs the weather gets better and many people have the temptation to go outside and ignore the rules, Maxim is joined by his fellow theatre colleague Andy Marcillo ( @soundtrk2mylife) who works in a Brooklyn hospitals and has recently recovered from contracting COVID-19 virus. We are talking about what’s going on in hospitals and what goes down once you get sick. Find us on Instagram at @letstawk_podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-05-0440 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast Что Происходит в Нью Йорке Глазами Двух Бывших Москвичей?Для первого эпизода на русском языке, Максим вместе со своей гостьей Лизой Лисовских обсуждают какого это жить в эпицентре корона-вируса и что они думают по поводу своего любимого города и русскоговорящих людей которые тут живут. @liza.lisovksyh на Инстаграмме. For the first Russian-language episode, Maxim is joined by Liza Lisovskyh to tawk about what it’s like living in the epicenter of coronavirus, what they love about their city of New York and how they feel about Russians who live here. @liza.lisovksyh on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-04-261h 01

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast What is Ha-Happening in New York and Why Ya’ll Should CareNew York has been hit with Corona Virus like no other place in the world, with infected cases, deaths and unemployment skyrocketing to the Empire State Building. This week Maxim goes in deep and personal about what’s it has been like living in the epicenter of the worst crisis this city has ever seen and what that means for the whole country and the world. Find us on Instagram at @letstawk_podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-04-2023 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How Bernie Sanders Changed America Despite Losing TwiceAfter another long and bitter battle to become the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States, political rock star Bernie Sanders ended his campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. UGH SIGH This episode, Maxim is joined by his friend and passionate Bernie supporter Naimul Khan (@khanite) to discuss all things Bernie Sanders and dive deep into issues that shape the current race and modern America. Find us on Instagram at @letstawk_podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-04-1455 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How The Bill Against Child Sexual Abuse Can End Privacy As We Know ItThe Earn It Act, which aims to battle against the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery online, has a lot of people shook because if passed, it can give the government access to your private online data. What can go wrong and how high is the possibility of this bill becoming a law. Find us on Instagram at @letstawk_podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-04-0613 min

Let’s Tawk: A Queer Political Podcast How The Trump Administration Let Coronavirus Outbreak Get Out ControlIn the premiere episode of Let's Tawk! podcast, we are tawking about how the Trump administration’s lies and negligence caused the Unites States to have the highest number of COVID-10 cases, and what they could have done to prevent this crisis from escalating so badly. Find us on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-tawk/support

2020-03-3018 min

The Sound of Pride: Stonewall at 50 Where We Were Then, Where We Are Now from NancyThe 20 years since Matthew Shepard's death have been transformative for his mother, Judy. Plus: we talk to Samira Wiley, who appeared in an anniversary production of The Laramie Project. — Judy Shepard is president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. — Moisés Kaufman is founder and artistic director of the Tectonic Theater Project; he co-wrote and directed the play The Laramie Project. — Samira Wiley is an actor best known for her work on Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale. — You can stream the film version of The Laramie Project on HBO. — Special...

2019-06-2828 min

Nancy Where We Were Then, Where We Are NowThe 20 years since Matthew Shepard's death have been transformative for his mother, Judy. Plus: we talk to Samira Wiley, who appeared in an anniversary production of The Laramie Project. — Judy Shepard is president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. — Moisés Kaufman is founder and artistic director of the Tectonic Theater Project; he co-wrote and directed the play The Laramie Project. — Samira Wiley is an actor best known for her work on Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale. — You can stream the film version of The Laramie Project on HBO. Speci...

2018-10-0827 min

#EduCast ?? Edugram Where We Were Then, Where We Are NowThe 20 years since Matthew Shepard's death have been transformative for his mother, Judy. Plus: we talk to Samira Wiley, who appeared in an anniversary production of The Laramie Project. — Judy Shepard is president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. — Moisés Kaufman is founder and artistic director of the Tectonic Theater Project; he co-wrote and directed the play The Laramie Project. — Samira Wiley is an actor best known for her work on Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale. — You can stream the film version of The Laramie Project on HBO. — Special thanks to Christina Russo and Maxim Ibadov. Original music by...

2018-10-0828 min

#EduCast ?? Edugram #51: Where We Were Then, Where We Are NowThe 20 years since Matthew Shepard's death have been transformative for his mother, Judy. Plus: we talk to Samira Wiley, who appeared in an anniversary production of The Laramie Project. — Judy Shepard is president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. — Moisés Kaufman is founder and artistic director of the Tectonic Theater Project; he co-wrote and directed the play The Laramie Project. — Samira Wiley is an actor best known for her work on Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale. — You can stream the film version of The Laramie Project on HBO. — Special thanks to Christina Russo and Maxim Ibadov. Original music by...

2018-10-0830 min