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The Kent Politics Podcast EP89: Council’s £4k cock-up, Rachel Reeves pays a visit, and special guest Cllr Amelia RandallTHE KENT POLITICS PODCAST Episode 89 - Council’s £4k cock-up, Rachel Reeves pays a visit, and special guest Cllr Amelia Randall Episode Highlights:A costly parish council blunder triggers a £4,000 election in Birchington.Medway hosts a heated debate on flags and British identity.Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Dartford to push for faster delivery of the Lower Thames Crossing.MP Helen Whately leads rally against Operation Brock’s traffic chaos.Top Stories This WeekParish Council Election FiascoDan Essen uncovers how a clerical error at Birchington Parish Council led to confu...

2025-10-1729 min

Heber Valley Life: Building Community with Rachel Kahler Pastor Shane Finley – Embracing Community with Open DoorsIn this episode of Heber Valley Life: Building Community, Rachel Kahler speaks with Pastor Shane Finley, Lead Pastor of MVF Church, a local Christian church known for its welcoming spirit and community outreach.Pastor Finley shares how MVF strives to embrace people from all walks of life, keeping its doors open to anyone in need—offering not only spiritual support, but also a place of connection, compassion, and hope. From food drives to local partnerships, MVF’s mission goes far beyond Sunday services.

2025-08-1239 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Robin Tyler on the fight for marriage equality, and getting arrested for 'female impersonation'Robin Tyler is a history-making activist and stand-up comic, that's been on the scene since moving to New York City in the 1960's. Robin is a treasure trove of punchlines and queer history. She shares some of her most famous stories - like making a name for herself as a female impersonator, calling for 3 Marches on Washington, being the first out gay comic on national television, and successfully suing the state of California for the right to marry her late partner, Diane. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Reviews help other...

2025-04-2940 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Activist Sue Say on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment, organizing in prisons, and annoying the police as best you canThe Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment was an anti-nuke encampment outside of a US military base in England, that women (and loads of lesbians) occupied from 1981 all the way through 2000. Fed up with male-on-male violence, and society's expectations on women, Sue Say joined the protest in its very beginnings as an 18-year-old. There, every day was exciting, for better or for worse. Greenham women were evicted from their camps and terrorized by police every morning, they rebuilt every day, and by the end of the night found new creative ways to peacefully disrupt the military base next to th...

2025-04-151h 13

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Valery Hughes on nursing in NYC hospitals during the AIDS epidemic, and falling in love in the on-call roomValery Hughes is a retired nurse who spent her career working in HIV/AIDS care and research. She coauthored Nurses On The Inside: Stories Of The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In NYC with her colleague, Ellen Matzer, after working together in designated AIDS units for many years. Valery takes us behind the scenes of some of the city's busiest hospitals - from crossing paths with her first AIDS case in 1979, to all of the stigma around the disease, and the patients that touched her most. We also hear how Valery met her wife Mary working at Roosevelt Hospital (now Mt...

2025-04-0156 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Comedian Kristen Becker on Summer of Sass, touring the Deep South, and getting stabbed in the chestKristen Becker is a standup comedian and activist based out of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Becker also has a long history of touring, living, and organizing in the Deep South. In 2006, she founded the "Dykes of Hazard," an all-lesbian comedy group that toured the Deep South for a decade. In 2014, Becker testified before the Louisiana State Legislature in support of the Louisiana Non-Discrimination Act. From there, she set out on a tour called "Loosen the Bible Belt" with pastor Jay Bakker. In 2017, she founded "Summer of Sass," a nonprofit that hooks queer teens up with a job and housing, and flies...

2025-03-1849 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist on queer media, childhood crushes, and what 'holding space' means to herYou might know this week's guest, Tracy E. Gilchrist, as "the queen of queer media" or simply "the holding space lady." She reached internet fame last year when her interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande went viral during the Wicked press tour. But it goes without saying that Tracy is a whole person, who has lived a whole life, outside of that one video. Tracy has worked in queer media since the 90s - specifically covering queer entertainment and pop culture news for outlets like The Advocate and Out Magazine. We discuss how she ended up in this...

2025-03-0452 min

Radiate Glowing Through Acne and Embracing Your Inner Freak with Rachel Finley @hydrationceoToday I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of my long time favorite creators, Rachel Finley aka @hydrationceo!!! Rachel and I unpack her personal journey with acne and authenticity. We explore the importance of finding one's voice, the challenges of navigating the skincare industry, and the power of community and vulnerability. Rachel shares her transformation into a full-time content creator and offers valuable skincare tips, emphasizing the significance of self-care and joy in achieving radiance.If you are in the thick...

2025-02-2831 min

Spiritual Spotlight Series Cultivating Mediumship: Sharon Farber's Journey from Sociology to Spirit CommunicationSend us a textCan anyone learn the art of mediumship, or is it an innate gift bestowed upon a select few? Join us for a captivating episode with Sharon Farber, a seasoned medium, mentor, teacher, and author, who passionately argues that mediumship is a skill that can be developed with dedication and practice. Sharon shares her journey from a background in sociology and massage therapy to becoming an evidential medium, offering a glimpse into the transformative moments that led her to this path.In our conversation, Sharon recounts her experiences at...

2025-02-2731 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Barbara Smith on The Combahee River Collective, lesbian identity, and Black feminismBarbara Smith is an award winning author, scholar, and activist. She is most well-known for co-authoring the Combahee River Collective Statement with two other queer Black women - her twin sister Beverly, and friend Demita Frazier. Barbara joins us to unpack the personal history that informed her groundbreaking Black Feminist politics. We discuss her multi-generational upbringing, growing up in Cleveland during the Civil Rights Movement, lesbian nightmares, and what she really meant when coining the phrase "identity politics."Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If...

2025-02-181h 15

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Activist Michelle Crone on a lesbian nation, the Seneca Women's Peace Encampment, and strategies for radical civil disobedienceFor our first episode of season 3, Sarah sits down with long-time activist and radical organizer, Michelle Crone. Now in her 70s, Michelle has spent the better part of her life organizing women and building community in the upstate New York/Albany area. At 18, she began doing service work with communities in the Appalachian Mountains, but soon had to flee the country for (undoubtedly radical) reasons she is not allowed to talk about. She spent many of these years living in intentional community ("the lesbian nation") with other women, complete with talking sticks, ritual, and consensus-based decision making. In the...

2025-02-041h 08

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Introducing Season 3: Beyond the BarsCruising: Beyond the Bars will premiere next Tuesday February 4th, but we're doing things a little differently this season! Each episode will be a candid conversation between our host, Sarah, and a history-making lesbian or queer person about all kinds of sapphic spaces - not just bars! We'll cover queer bookstores, farms, peace encampments, line dancing, women's music, dyke drag and so much more! Tune in every other Tuesday to learn all about the rich history of queer spaces and community.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!

2025-01-2801 min

Hallmarkies Podcast FAITH OF ANGELS Interviews (Director Garrett Batty and Actor John Michael Finley) BONUSToday Rachel has a special set of interviews talking to director Garrett Batty and star John Michael Finley of the new movie FAITH OF ANGELSFind out more about FAITH OF ANGELS https://www.faith-of-angels.com/Follow Garrett on instagram https://www.instagram.com/garrettbatty/?hl=enfollow John on instagram https://www.instagram.com/john_michael_finley/?hl=enGet your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) Make sure to pick up CHRISTMAS CHARMS from Harpeth Road Publishing and Teri Wilson https://amzn.to/3Z48Od...

2024-09-091h 09

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Cruising the Archives: Lillian FadermanLillian Faderman is a world renowned, award winning LGBTQ+ and lesbian historian, scholar, and author. Her books include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, Gay L.A., The Gay Revolution, Woman: The American History of an Idea, and many others. We've interviewed her once before, and we've quoted her in many of our other episodes. This extended interview was recorded in 2023 in Lillian's home, and includes some of Lillian's expertise on lesbian history and culture throughout the 20th century as well as stories from her own life. This episode is...

2024-06-251h 01

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Cruising the Archives: Ms. Mabel HamptonThis week, we're sharing the story of Ms. Mabel Hampton, in partnership with The Lesbian Herstory Archives. Ms. Hampton (1902-1989) was an African-American lesbian, an activist, a dancer, a singer, and a domestic worker. She was also a dear friend and mentor of Joan Nestle, one of The Lesbian Herstory Archives' founders. Between 1976 and 1988, Joan Nestle sat down with Ms. Hampton numerous times to record a series of oral history interviews. We've pulled bits and pieces from these tapes to share some of Ms. Hampton's life story. The Lesbian Herstory Archives is home to the...

2024-06-1856 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Cruising the Archives: Pete SmithIn 1963, white supremacist terrorists bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young black girls. Despite the FBI and local investigators identifying four key perpetrators, no one was charged. Until 1977, when Pete Smith, a trans man, worked with the FBI to testify against and convict his uncle, Robert Chambliss. In partnership with Invisible Histories, we are releasing this 1988 interview with Pete.This episode is a part of a series we’re calling Cruising the Archives. We’re featuring extended interviews with LGBTQ+ icons from our own archives, as well as from the co...

2024-06-1141 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Cruising the Archives: Patricia McCombsHappy Pride Month!! Starting this month, we will be releasing a series of episodes that we’re calling Cruising the Archives. We’re featuring extended interviews with LGBTQ+ icons from our own archives, as well as from the collections of queer and lesbian archives throughout the country. First up: Patricia McCombs. In December of 1974, Pat noticed that she and her Black and latinx friends were being discriminated against at CK’s, a North Side Chicago lesbian bar. In this interview, you’ll hear all about how she and the community successfully protested discrimination at CK’s and ho...

2024-06-0446 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Redz / Nancy Valverde | Los Angeles, CARedz is a little known former lesbian bar in East LA, which opened in the 1950s and catered primarily to Chicana lesbians. This is the story of one woman in particular who called this space a home: Nancy Valverde. Nancy is most known for her long fought battle with the LAPD over masquerading laws, spending dozens of nights in jail throughout the 1950s for her refusal to wear typical women’s clothing.Nancy passed away in March of 2024 just six months after our interview with her. This episode is for her. Thank you to Nan...

2024-05-2852 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture The Bush | Brooklyn, NYThere's a new dyke bar in Bushwick, and it's called The Bush! These are the stories of humans that run it, and the humans that call it a home.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Nikke Alleyne, Justine LaViolette, Macon Reed, Loretta Andro Chung, and Sarah Hallonquist. Check out Macon's work here. Order Dyke Beer here.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If...

2024-05-0740 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Summer | Doc Marie'sOur full interview with Summer, security at Doc Marie's.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-For more Cruising adventures, follow us @cruisingpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook-Cruising is reported and produced by a...

2024-04-3044 min

Where I Left Off Past Present Future with Author Rachel Lynn SolomonSend us a textA big thank you to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Lynn Solomon for joining me to talk about her upcoming Young Adult release, Past Present Future, which is the sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow. The book releases June 4th, but pre-orders are currently available! Follow Rachel:Past Present Future - Barnes and Noble Edition (sprayed edges and second epilogue)Past Present Future - Third Place Books Signed EditionRachel's InstagramRachel's WebsiteRachel's NewsletterBooks discussed in the episode:Finley Donovan SeriesPeople We Meet on V...

2024-04-1823 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Hershee Bar | Norfolk, VAIn 2018, the Hershee Bar community showed up at a series of Norfolk City Council meetings to fight for their bar. This is the story of Hershee Bar, the humans that ran it, and the humans that called it a home.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Annette Stone, Jennifer Alomari, Andria McClellan, and Mamie B Johnson, as well as excerpts from 2018 Norfolk City Council meetings featuring various members of the local LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for...

2024-04-1658 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Welcome to Cruising!Cruising is a documentary podcast about lesbian bars, the humans that run them, and the humans that call them a home. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city or your favorite bar and dive in.Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to visit and document every lesbian bar in the U.S. Season 2 chronicles the current lesbian bar resurgence AND takes listeners back in time to historic lesbian bars of decades past!-Reviews help othe...

2024-04-0901 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Alice Brady's | New Orleans, LAAlice Brady owned and ran various lesbian bars throughout New Orleans between 1952 and 1978. The most notable was called Alice Brady's. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Ellen Frayle, Frank Perez, Diane DiMicelli, Randy Elwood, and Cindy Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-For more Cruising adventures, follow us...

2024-04-0255 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture The Ruby Fruit | Los Angeles, CAWhen Mara and Emily opened The Ruby Fruit in 2023, Los Angeles hadn't had a lesbian bar since 2017. It is named after Rita Mae Brown's iconic lesbian novel Rubyfruit Jungle, and self-described as "a strip mall wine bar for the sapphically inclined."Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Mara Herbkersman, Emily Bielagus, Denise Jones, and Anna Goodman.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising i...

2024-03-1936 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Lost and Found | Chicago, ILEstablished in 1965, Lost and Found was the longest running lesbian bar in Chicago until it was sold in 2008 and became Lizard's Liquid Lounge. Join us as we celebrate former Lost and Found regular Linda's 80th birthday at Lizard's, and hear the stories of the community members who've found a safe space at this bar over the years.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Linda Barsaloux, Tracey Baim, Michelle Jones, and BarbThank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support C...

2024-03-0552 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Dorothy Downstairs | Chicago, ILIn February of 2020, Chicago's newest lesbian bar, Dorothy Downstairs first opened its doors. A month later, they were forced to close when the city shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About 2 years later, they reopened, and they've been a staple of the Chicago queer community ever since!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Lillian Faderman, Zoe Schor, Whitney LaMora, and Rainn Thomas.Zoe and Whitney are fundraising to open Chicago's only...

2024-02-2036 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Mona's | San Francisco, CAMona Sargent (born Mona Nystrom) is widely credited as the owner of the first lesbian bar in San Francisco, and perhaps the first public lesbian bar in United States. Between 1933 and 1950 she owned a series of bars in clubs in San Francisco: Mona's, Mona's Barrelhouse, Mona's 440 Club, The Paper Doll, and Mona's Candle Light.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Beth Lemke, Clay, and Lillian Faderman. The episode also features archival tape of interviews with Mona Sargent, f...

2024-02-0657 min

The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga Gut Health Optimization for Brighter and Clearer Skin with Dr. Heather FinleyWho doesn't want clearer, brighter, beautiful skin, and a gut that works well? Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Heather Finley, MS, RDN as she shares the top root causes of gut issues, some easy things that people can start to do to set the stage for reducing some of these top root causes and a more "integrative approach" to gut health. Dr. Finley also shares her take on intermittent fasting vs. a longer fast. Learn more about Dr. Heather Finley, MS, RDNDr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian. She h...

2024-01-3032 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Maud's | San Francisco, CARikki Streicher opened Maud's in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1966. The bar would be a fixture of the lesbian community there until it closed its doors in 1989. It's memorialized in the 1993 documentary Last Call At Maud's and in the hearts and minds of all those who called Maud's a home over the years!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Paris Poirier, Karen Kiss, Susan Fahey, Mandy Carter, and Jeanne Clarke, as well as audio excerpts f...

2024-01-161h 04

Bonded Books Podcast Double Stuffed by Sylvia MorrowIn today’s episode we’ll discuss:How Cara spends her free time now that she is retiredTrust but verify, even for yourselfPillow talk and prioritiesBlurb-Anne and Ori got their happy ending in Stuffed. But what happens when the feathers are swept away, and they need to handle more than fluff?Ori, now addicted to fan fiction and the concept of the Omegaverse, has no job and no goals other than making Anne happy and raising his pet fish, Carl. Having enough of his layabout lifestyle, Anne decides to bring them to t...

2024-01-1043 min

Bonded Books Podcast Mercury Rising by Alessa ThornIn today’s episode we’ll discuss:A new (to us) way to read storiesCampy vampire movies to watchCourting rituals of vampiresBlurb-Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you're never going to be the same again.Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows.For centuries, Aste...

2024-01-0348 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Ray | Doc Marie'sOur full interview with Ray, bartender at Doc Marie's.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-For more Cruising adventures, follow us @cruisingpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook-Cruising is reported and produced by a small but mighty team of three: Sarah Gabrielli (host/story producer/audio...

2024-01-0223 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Doc Marie's | Portland, ORIn the summer of 2022, the city of Portland excitedly awaited the opening of a new lesbian bar: Doc Marie's. It didn't go as planned. Join us as we uncover the full Doc Marie's story, exploring the dark side of the internet, the nuances of queer culture, and the unexpected challenges of opening a business.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Aundrenee Nash, Brandy Feit, Olga Bichko, Ken Batali, Robin, Anna, Danica, and Shane O'Neill

2023-12-191h 05

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Anjali Kumaran | The Sports BraOur full interview with Anjali Kumaran, regular patron at The Sports Bra. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-For more Cruising adventures, follow us @cruisingpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook-Cruising is reported and produced by a small but mighty team of three: Sarah Gabrielli (host/s...

2023-12-1320 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture The Sports Bra | Portland, ORIn April of 2022, Jenny Nguyen opened the first women's sports bar in the entire world: The Sports Bra, in Portland, Oregon. From college basketball to the Women's World Cup to the Olympics, it's all playing at The Sports Bra! But you won't catch any men's sports on their TVs.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!This episode features interviews with: Jenny Nguyen, Thu Nguyen, Jen Barnes, Sadee Terwort, and Christina Roberts.Thank you for listening to Cruising...

2023-12-051h 00

OnStage Colorado podcast Cinderella, trailer-park musicals and a brand-new theatreIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca describe the scene Dec. 2 in Golden when the ribbon was cut for the new Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. The event was accompanied by the opening of the trashy yuletide comedy The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.Alex and Toni also go over what’s new and coming up onstage in Colorado as we roar into the full holiday season.Later in the episode is Alex’s interview with Rachel Finley, whose shop helps outfit a number of local theatres with...

2023-12-0458 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Teryl Lynn Foxx | Les PierresThis is our full interview with Teryl Lynn Foxx! Teryl is a renowned New Orleans entertainer, who has been winning titles across the country for decades. Her accolades include: Miss Gay Louisiana 1992, Miss Gay Mississippi 1994, Miss Tennessee Continental 1996, Miss Essence International Classic 2014, Miss Daytona Beach Continental Elite 2016, and Miss Continental Elite 2016. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please s...

2023-11-2828 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Les Pierres | New Orleans, LAJuanita Pierre and Leslie Martinez opened New Orlean’s first Black-owned lesbian bar, Les Pierres, on the corner of Pauger St and N. Rampart St. No one can quite remember the exact date Les Pierres opened, but based on some other stories and dates, we can guess it would have been around 1980 and by 1990, they had closed. This episode features interviews with Teryl Lynn Foxx, Juanita Pierre, Mike Pierre, and Emelda Sterling.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by spo...

2023-11-211h 11

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Femme Bar | Worcester, MAWhen we launched Cruising Podcast back in 2021, we had only twenty-one lesbian bars on our list. Little did we know, we were on the cusp of a lesbian bar resurgence. In the past two years, at least EIGHT new lesbian bars have opened across the country. And as Femme Bar co-owner Danielle Spring will tell you, Cruising is to blame for at least one of them!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with: Danielle Spring, Julie Toupin, Stephanie Yuhl, Jennessa Burks, and Peyton Chandler

2023-11-0746 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Charlene’s | New Orleans, LAIn December of 1977, Charlene’s opened on the corner of Elysian Fields and North Rampart Street in New Orleans. It was open for 22 years, until it closed in 1999. This is the story of the woman behind the bar: Charlene Schneider, lesbian activist and pioneer. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Robert "Bobby" Fieseler, Linda Tucker, and Valda Lewis. It also includes archival tape of interviews with Charlene Schneider (1996 -1997) conducted by Marilyn McConnell, courtesy of Newcomb Archives and Nadine Robbert Vorhoff Collection, Newcomb Ins...

2023-11-071h 09

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Introducing Season 2! - TrailerDid you know 8 new lesbian bars have opened in the U.S. since we launched Cruising back in 2021?! In Season 2, we’re taking you to each of these new bars. And we’re also heading back in time to explore lesbian bars of decades past. From 1930s San Francisco to 1990s New Orleans, and everything in between! Tune in to hear the stories of the humans that call these spaces home. Premiering November 7th, 2023.-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!Reviews help othe...

2023-11-0200 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 08Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-09-1838 min

Bonded Books Podcast Her Captive Wolf by Kristen StrasselIn this episode we’ll discuss:Scotland PrepAddictionsCosplay… I think you mean Cos-Slay!Blurb-When I get word of an illegal dogfighting ring on the edge of town, I’ll do everything in my power to stop it. Once we bring those dogs back to Forever Home animal shelter and get them cleaned up, we realize they’re not dogs.They’re wolves.Doesn’t matter--we’ll nurse them back to health and give them a second chance at life before releasing them into the wild. I have to admit, I’m getting attached to the blue-eyed wolf who won’t leave my side.And...

2023-09-1350 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 07Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-08-2838 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 06Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-08-0735 min

Your Free Voice Dialects, Diversity & Directing Intimacy with Rachel FinleyRachel Finlay is a prolific performer, director, voice & speech coach, conference presenter and faculty member at Arizona State University. We met on a hot day in Sonoma County looking for lunch and immediately bonded over great food, cold drinks and all the voice things & being a person things that we shared in common. I knew I had to entice her onto the show! Join me in this extended conversation and learn about Rachel's detour from a start wanting to be a director, to being an actor, to encountering Fitzmaurice Voicework and Knight Thompson Speech work in grad...

2023-07-2856 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 05Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-07-2442 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 04Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-07-0344 min

Bonded Books Podcast The Scepter by J BreeIn this episode we’ll discuss:How to kidnap CaraConfusion and Red Flags#GoalsDifferent types of audiobooksBlurb-The witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands.We must leave before word of our survival reaches our attackers, but first, we have to make the treacherous trip up Augur Mountain to meet with the Seer and discover my fate.We’ve never ventured this far from home.C...

2023-06-2238 min

Bonded Books Podcast Bitten by Flame by Kimber WhiteIn this episode we’ll discuss:What it means to have “depth”Trying to make it make senseRachel and her anatomy questionsBlurb-To save her from danger, this Alpha wolf must get burned by the flames.CASSIASecrets.I have to hide the truth about myself.As a half-dragon,I'm wanted,Coveted,Hunted.I'm a weapon of mass destruction,With a fiery temperament,That can destroy anyone.And they want me.Hellbent on finding my parents,I'll stop at nothing to rescue them,Even if it means enlisting an unlikely ally,With smoldering eyes and scars of his own,One who's determined to pro...

2023-06-1447 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 03Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-06-1231 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 02Cassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined.Cassie and th...

2023-05-2233 min

And We Go On Women Talking Money with Rachel FitzPatrickIn this episode, we chatted with financial guru and money myth buster Rachel FitzPatrick. Rachel spoke at She Unites in October of 2022 about women paving the way to a more secure financial future. In today's episode, we take a deeper dive into the conversation about women and money. Recap from Rachel's She Unites Talk: sheunitesiowa.com Connect with Rachel: @rachel_fitzpatrick_statefarm rachelfitzpatrick.com This episode of And We Go On is sponsored by Flatted Fifth Blues + BBQ. Come experience where the blues and bbq of B...

2023-05-1654 min

Chronicles of Eridul Cassie and the Spectral Shade 01PREMIER EPISODECassie has a whole new lease on life after being accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship. At 16 years old, Cassie is just a bit older than her first year peers, and so finds herself stuck between newer students from prestigious families and the older students at the school. Striking up initial friendships with a small group of outcasts like herself, Cassie soon discovers that there is much more going on at the school and much more behind her scholarship than she had at first imagined....

2023-05-0134 min

The Gary Miller Show The 2023 Denver Real Estate Market in a Nutshell with Rachel FinleyIn this episode I talk to my very good friend and real estate agent Rachel Finley about the Denver housing market in 2023. I don't know very much about the housing market but I am a Coloradan so I was curious about the influx of people and what that has done to the housing market and whether houses will be affordable in the near future. Listen to the full episode to hear her answer some of my questions. Liked this episode? Share it with your friends and visit garymillerbwc.com for more content

2023-01-2027 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Ruthie Boirie | Ginger'sThis is our full interview tape Ruthie Boirie. We usually only release full interviews on our Patreon page, but we feel like everyone deserves to hear the extended Ruthie story! Ruthie is a regular customer at Ginger's and the owner of Ruthie's Neighborhood Barbershop, a Park Slope staple for 26 years. She's also kind of a local celebrity. You can hear some of her stories in person AND get a great haircut by visiting Ruthie at her barbershop at 66 St Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. --...

2022-12-1151 min

She’s Known 5. Relationship Goals w/ Rachel and Jackson PART 2This is the second half of the super fun chat I had with the semi-recently married couple Rachel and Jackson Finley. Check out part 1 from last week if you ahve not yet!

2022-10-1840 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Ginger's | Brooklyn, NYOur Webby-honored season 1 finale! When we left on our road trip to visit every lesbian bar in the U.S. last fall, our own neighborhood lesbian bar, Ginger's, sat shuttered. Like all bars and restaurants in New York, Ginger's closed due to the pandemic in March of 2020. In September of 2021, we still had no idea if or when it would ever re-open. But a few weeks after we returned home from our trip, it was announced on Instagram; Ginger's was coming back! In our final episode of season 1, we're honored to share the stories...

2022-08-221h 12

Cruising | Queer History and Culture An Update From Cruising!Hi Listeners!A quick update for you all: we know we are overdue for another episode of Cruising and that is because we are working hard on our season 1 finale!! Our season finale will feature our very own 'home' bar, Ginger's, located in Brooklyn. Keep an eye out for this episode to drop sometime in August. And yes, this means we will be coming back for a season 2!! Subscribe and follow along on social media for more updates.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast...

2022-07-2102 min

Bonded Books Podcast Kingdoms of Night AnthologyIn This Episode We'll Discuss:Saturday Night ShenanigansTechnology WoesAre these dragons bears in disguise?Fangs versus TusksShameless Pleas to Finley FennKingdoms of Night Anthology!Rachel’s Story- Enchanting the Dryad Prince by Alisha Klapheke:A woman with a magical secret. A dryad elf fighting the beast inside him. A forbidden love that will lead to bloodshed.Will their connection survive the coming storm? What must they sacrifice for their love?Cara’s Story- Fierce Hearts by E...

2022-07-2049 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Babes of Carytown | Richmond, VABabes of Carytown, or Babe's for short, has been around since 1979. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you!-Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-For more Cruising adventures, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and...

2022-07-0439 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture The Lipstick Lounge | Nashville, TNThe Lipstick Lounge is Tennessee's only lesbian bar. It was established in 2002 in Nashville. These are the stories of the humans that run is and the humans that call it a home. Jonda Valentine founded The Lipstick Lounge in 2002 because she missed the community and fellowship that the church once provided her. A few months later, Christa Suppan became co-owner, and has helped to foster a sense of family there for 20 years. Krystal, a performer and bartender, is a member of that family. As are Lynn Hearn and BB McQueen, who have been friends since...

2022-06-2042 min

Bonded Books Podcast The Mage's Match by Finley FennIn This Episode We'll Discuss:Ancient Forms of WorkArithmetic with RachelPositive ReinforcementThe Mage’s Match by Finley Fenn!Blurb-Regin Agmund was the greatest air-mage in the world. Brilliant, rich, proud, adored, with an elite position in Vakra’s powerful, prestigious Coven. Until he lost his magic.Even the best experts can’t understand it, and every possible remedy has failed. Regin is furious, miserable, and desperate enough to try anything. Even if that means hiring a greedy, defiant, and oddly...

2022-06-1547 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture My Sister's Room | Atlanta, GAMy Sisters Room (MSR) is one of the longest running lesbian bars of the south. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home. Jen Maguire got her start in the Atlanta queer scene doing drag. And today? She owns My Sister's Room with her wife, Jami Maguire. Jill works security at MSR, and the job has helped her cut down on drinking while still allowing her to be an integral part of the community. Skyler raised funds for his top surgery at MSR--and landed...

2022-06-0640 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Herz | Mobile, ALHerz was founded in a Mobile, Alabama in October of 2019 and closed in 2023. It was a Black, queer, woman owned space. These are the stories of the humans that ran it and the humans that called it a home. From the outside, Herz might be mistaken for a strip club. And that's intentional, according to co-owner Rachel. Rachel owns Herz with her wife, Sheila, who wanted to open a lesbian bar in her retirement. Kyler, a bartender at Herz, moved to Mobile from Birmingham, and immediately got a job at Herz. And Beyonce, who...

2022-05-2334 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Pearl Bar | Houston, TXLocated in Houston, Pearl Bar is our second stop in Texas. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Julie Mabry has wanted to open a lesbian bar ever since she visited her first one at 16 years old with her sister, Sarah. Sarah, who struggled through much of her adolescence, felt comfortable for the first time walking into that lesbian bar. And Julie noticed. Today, Julie owns Pearl Bar, and has created a safe haven there for all sorts of people. Like Paige, a...

2022-05-0943 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Sue Ellen's | Dallas, TXSue Ellen's is one of two lesbian bars in the state of Texas. It's located in Oaklawn, Dallas's gayborhood. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Kathy Jack, was 18 years old when she started frequenting the Dallas gay bars in the late 1970s. Now the General Manager of Sue Ellen's, Kathy has over 40 years of Dallas's LGBTQ+ history to share. Erica has been coming to Sue Ellen's since 2008, and she now runs a group called Lez Be Friends Dallas, which aims to build...

2022-04-2543 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture YBR Pub | Tulsa, OKYBR is the third of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars. Its full name is "Yellow Brick Road Pub" but everyone calls it YBR. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Kevie didn't know other gay people existed growing up in Checotah, Oklahoma in the 60s and 70s. But by 2000, she had opened her very own lesbian bar in Tulsa: YBR. Since 2000, YBR has been a home and a community to many. There's Amanda, YBR's General Manager; Sarah, former bartender and current therapist; and Erica...

2022-04-1140 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Frankie's | Oklahoma City, OKFrankie's is the second of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars welcoming the local queer and trans community. We visited Frankie's on a Tuesday, which happens to be family night at the bar. These are the stories of the humans we met there. Raven got her start in drag at 16, performing at the Wreck Room, Oklahoma City's now closed all-ages LGBTQ+ club. Nearly 30 years later, you can find Raven performing almost exclusively at Frankie's. Tracy has been going to lesbian bars in Oklahoma City since the late 1970s, and has owned Frankie's with her wife, Ann, si...

2022-03-2847 min

Bonded Books Podcast The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn (Part 2)In This Episode We'll Discuss:Knowing your strengths and where you create quality contentNon-Traditional farmingWar meetings and a showHooray for the library!The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn, Part Two!Blurb-He’s the most feared monster in the realm. And she’s what he needs to win his war…In a world of warring orcs and men, Lady Norr is condemned to a childless marriage, a cruel lord husband, and a life of genteel poverty — until the day her...

2022-03-211h 47

Bonded Books Podcast The Lady and The Orc by Finley Fenn (Part 1)In This Episode We'll Discuss:Cold ShowersUnnatural obsessions with Scotsmen and BridgertonThe intricacies of Orc justiceWhen and where to use shacklesThe Lady and The Orc by Finley Fenn (Part 1)!Blurb-He’s the most feared monster in the realm. And she’s what he needs to win his war…In a world of warring orcs and men, Lady Norr is condemned to a childless marriage, a cruel lord husband, and a life of genteel poverty — until the day her home is...

2022-03-141h 24

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Alibi's | Oklahoma City, OKOklahoma is the state with the highest number of known lesbian bars per capita, and is tied with only New York for the state with the highest number of lesbian bars total. Alibi's is the first of Oklahoma's three lesbian bars. These are the stories of the humans that run Alibi's and the humans that call it a home. Lily discovered Alibi's shortly after moving to Oklahoma to take care of her Grandmother. Krystal took over Alibi's in 2013, and met her wife Tiffany at the bar shortly thereafter. Lisa, a bartender at Alibi's, got...

2022-03-1444 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Boycott Bar | Phoenix, AZ What started as a bi-weekly pop-up party ultimately became a permanent fixture of the Phoenix LGBTQ+ nightlife scene: Boycott Bar. These are the stories of the humans that run Boycott Bar and the humans that call it home.Audrey Corley, the owner of Boycott, can often be found behind the bar with a wireless microphone in hand, amping up the crowd. And Nick, a longtime bartender and Boycott's unofficial "resident medic" is often right by Audrey's side. While the two of them serve up drinks with admirable speed, they are incredibly diligent about making s...

2022-02-2843 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Gossip Grill | San Diego, CAEstablished in 2009, Gossip Grill is located in San Diego's "gayborhood" Hillcrest. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it home.Moe Girton opened Gossip Grill after "accidentally" turning another bar where she bartended into a lesbian bar. Elisha was kicked out for being gay at 17, and found a home and a family working at Gossip. Lisa is at Gossip at least a few nights a week, and we were lucky enough to meet her when we visited. Lisa is a member of The Sisters of Perpetual I...

2022-02-1457 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Wild Side West | San Francisco, CAWild Side West, now located in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, has been around for nearly 50 years. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that have called it home.Pat Ramseyer opened the bar in 1962 at it's original location in Oakland, CA, and successfully ran the bar until she passed in 2010. Billie Hayes inherited the bar, and despite having never even bartended, kept it alive and well for the years to come. And Donna has been visiting Wild Side West since she moved to San Francisco from Texas...

2022-01-3153 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Wildrose | Seattle, WAWildrose, located in Seattle, WA, has been around since its opening night party on New Year's Eve ringing in 1985. These are the stories of the humans that have called it home.Bryher Herak founded Wildrose, running the bar for fifteen-plus years while balancing a successful law career. Lamar Van Dyke ran a tattoo shop next door to Wildrose for eighteen years, and was of course a regular customer. And today, Martha Manning and Shelly Brothers run the Wildrose in an ever-changing Capitol Hill neighborhood. Thank you for listening to C...

2022-01-1754 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Shirley J | Nobody's DarlingThis is our full interview with Shirley J. Ever since visiting Nobody's Darling in Chicago, it was clear we had to get an interview with Shirley. Not only is she a regular there, but everyone refers to her as The Mayor of Nobody's Darling. It a fair amount of tracking down and persuading, but we finally got Shirley on the phone. We started by talking about her life as a young queer person in 1970s Chicago. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like w...

2022-01-1034 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Walker's Pint | Milwaukee, WIWalker's Pint, located in the Walker's Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI, is a lesbian bar with the motto "Be nice or leave." These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Bet-Z Boenning founded Walker's Pint in 2001. Lex has been bartending at Walker's Pint for 17 years, and says her friendship with Bet-Z is what keeps her there. And regular customers Annie and Becky realized they were in love in 1995, after a near death experience. Thank you for listening to Cruising...

2022-01-0333 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture A Message from CruisingHi Listeners! Here's a quick message from the Cruising Podcast team. We hope you are staying safe and healthy as we wrap out 2021. We're off this week for the holidays and will be back on Monday, January 3rd with our exciting Milwaukee episode, featuring Walker's Pint. 'Til next year! Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!-Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners l...

2021-12-2701 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Nobody's Darling | Chicago, ILNobody's Darling, in Chicago, IL, is a Black-owned, women-owned, and LGBT-owned craft cocktail bar. These are the stories of the humans that run it and the humans that call it a home.Renauda Riddle and Angela Barnes opened the bar in May, 2021, naming it after the Alice Walker poem, "Be Nobody's Darling." Shirley J has been a part of LGBT nightlife in Chicago since the 1970s, and is now affectionately called 'The Mayor of Nobody's Darling.' And Xavier Sumter planned to leave Chicago...until he started bartending at Nobody's Darling.

2021-12-2036 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Lisa Cannistraci | Henrietta HudsonThis is our full interview with Lisa Cannistraci, the owner of Henrietta Hudson in New York City. Henrietta's is located in a space that used to be another lesbian bar called Cubby Hole. Despite sharing a name, that bar is completely unrelated to the Cubbyhole that is still running in Manhattan today, and that we covered in episode 01 of Cruising. Please enjoy, and reach out to let us know who you want to hear more from next time. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If yo...

2021-12-1328 min

The Community Round Table & 251 NOW with Kelly Finley 251 NOW with Kelly Finley--Buddy's Pet StopRachel Aune Buddy’s Pet Stop Owner Contact information: Instagram @buddyspetstopllc and Facebook Buddys Pet Stop LLC 1710 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36604

2021-12-1024 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture The Back Door | Bloomington, INThe Back Door is the only queer space within a 50-mile radius of Bloomington, IN. These are the stories of the humans that run The Back Door and the humans that have called The Back Door home.Nicci and Smoove founded The Back Door together in 2013, after meeting at a mutual friend's memorial in Bloomington. Verna Vendetta and Corvin Rose both got their starts as drag kings at The Back Door, but they no longer perform there as much as they used to.Thank you for listening to Cruising...

2021-12-0650 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Lillian Faderman | LGBTQ+ ScholarWe interviewed Lillian Faderman at the very beginning of this process, before covering any of the bars. Lillian is a longtime scholar of lesbian and LGBTQIA+ history. She published her first book on the subject in 1981, Surpassing The Love of Men. Her most recent book came out in 2018, Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death. Lillian has been going to lesbian bars since the 1950s.Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!

2021-11-2932 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Slammers | Columbus, OHSlammers is a lesbian bar in Columbus, OH known for their pizza and their motto, "all walks, one groove." These are the stories of the humans that run Slammers and the humans that call Slammers a home.Marcia Riley founded Slammers in 1993. Deb Gordon met Marcia in a paint store that same year, and has been her "wing-man" ever since. Bobbi Moore went from working in social work to managing a bar. And all three of them know that Slammers is a place for family--both chosen and biological. Thank y...

2021-11-2235 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Bonus Content: Deb Greenberg | CubbyholeWe have so many queer stories that don't make it into the main episodes. So, on our off weeks, we're going to start releasing some of our full interview tapes. This is the full interview with Deb Greenberg, the bartender from Cubbyhole. This was back in April, Cubbyhole had just reopened, and we actually weren't allowed to hang out inside because of COVID. That's why you're going to hear some traffic and construction. We're sitting outside, on the wooden floor of Cubbyhole's new, outdoor patio. Please enjoy, and reach out to let us know who you want to hear...

2021-11-1537 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture A League of Her Own | Washington, DCA League of Her Own, or ALOHO for short, was founded in 2018. And yes, it's named after the 1992 film, A League of Their Own! These are the stories of the humans that run ALOHO and the humans that call ALOHO a home. Plus, the story of As You Are Bar, a new queer space opening soon in D.C. Laurel has been coming to ALOHO since it opened: so frequently, the staff jokes they should put a plaque on her stool. If General Manager Ally Spaulding isn’t behind the bar with a full face of colorful and...

2021-11-0833 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Henrietta Hudson | New York, NYHenrietta Hudson is a “queer human bar built by lesbians.” These are the stories of the humans that run Henrietta Hudson and call Henrietta Hudson a home.Owner Lisa Cannistraci opened Henrietta Hudson in 1991 in the West Village, in the midst of her activism work with Act Up. Chef Evelyn Reyes joined the team this year, decades after running away to NYC from Puerto Rico as a teenager. Noelia discovered Henrietta Hudson in an AOL chat room and has been coming ever since.-Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! If you like...

2021-10-2622 min

Cruising | Queer History and Culture Cubbyhole | New York, NYCubbyhole, Manhattan’s appropriately named hole-in-the-wall lesbian bar, has been around since 1993. These are the stories of the humans that run Cubbyhole and the humans that call Cubbyhole a home. Hadley stumbled upon Cubbyhole for the first time one day after highschool. Deb Greenberg started working there after she came out at 45. Owner Lisa Menichino helped keep the bar open through 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. Nina Buitrago is visiting Cubbyhole on its first day open since the pandemic, and for the first time since they came out as non-binary. LGBT Historian Lillian Faderman weighs in on what the ter...

2021-10-2532 min

Control Freak Christianity Elsie DinsmoreThe popular book series for girls by Martha Finley written over a century ago continues to be a phenomenon for many in fundamentalist and home-educated circles. They are beloved by many and hated by many more. Joe and Rachel discuss different excerpts from the books and give their own evaluations.

2021-07-3138 min

Adobe And Teardrops Podcast Episode 173: May Music Roundup feat. Travis Linville, Johno Roberts, Maia Sharp, Volk, Lindsay Ellyn, Robert Finley, Eddie 9-VoltLots of great music came out on May! Let's round' em up! Read the transcript for this here. Album of the Month: Maia Sharp -- Mercy Rising Maia Sharp's Mercy Rising. You'll see what I mean when you listen to "You'll Know Who Knows You." This is a really sexy song, something that to me has an ineffably queer, nay, lesbian, aesthetic. The whole album is incredible; a sort of Neil Young influence, yes, but so confident and experimental and uniquely Sharp's. Travis Linville -- "See You Around" (I'm Still Here) (3:41) Johno Roberts -- "...

2021-05-2832 min

Unemployed Commentators Actress & Costumer Rachel Finley Talks NHL Jerseys (SO FASHION SERIES)Actress & Owner of Rachel's Costume shop in Denver, CO Rachel Finley stops by to talk about the top NHL Hockey alternate uniforms for the 2021 season. We talk about each team and even sort some hockey players into Harry Potter Houses. Bestworstcantina.com Socials @garymillerbwc @gbabyisnotfunny @actress.rachel.finley Visit Rachelscostumeshop.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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