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Stage Combat The Podcast"Putting It Out There"SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"Synopsis: Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead. Content warning: Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.2024-10-2245 min
For the Love of DragFor the Love of Drag S01E10 - "For the Love of... Provincetown"In this vibrant episode of "For the Love of Drag," hosts Astala Vista and Jimmy Boone take you on a journey to the iconic LGBTQ+ haven, Provincetown, affectionately known as Ptown!Join them as they relive their recent getaway filled with laughter, entertainment, and endless charm. Discover their culinary adventures as they share their favorite dining experiences and unforgettable meals. Astala and Jimmy also dive into the dynamic drag scene of Ptown, featuring spectacular performances by renowned stars like Varla Jean Merman and Miss Richfield 1981.Listen in as they recount the electric energy of the...2024-09-0941 min
Midnight MassEpisode 88: 9 To 5Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980’s 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic’s crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversation is horror icon Felissa Rose, who not only speaks to a deep obsession with this forever fave, but also unpacks what it means for women working in the industry and beyond. Then, drag legend Varla Jean Merman stops by to d...2024-06-191h 31
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneSteven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad)Jason and Brett talk to Steven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad) about sea cave adventures in Capri, Varla Jean Merman's rendition of "Ring Them Bells," the best Wang Chung song, and obviously: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Grease 2.Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of five novels including, Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book; The Editor, an NPR Best Book of the Year; The Guncle, winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for Novel of the Year; and T...2024-05-2149 min