Feast of Fun : Gay Talk Show

The wait is over! Today the Supreme Court announces their big decision on Marriage Equality. An impatient nation is screaming – get to the gay stuff already! Regardless of the outcome- this weekend’s Pride Parades will be one of the most emotionally intense we’ll see in years. Joining us today is the divalicious Amy Armstrong to take a look at the long road towards equality

Comedian Carey Callahan got into hot water for speaking out about how hard it is for women to break into the Chicago comedy scene because the guys pick on female comedians. At that time, Carey identified as female and now six years later, Carey is an awesome guy and is flirting with women himself as a comedian. Listen as we chat with Carey about his fascinating take on sexism in comedy.

The girl group XELLE is probably best known for their ambitious music videos where they took over a NYC subway train or solve Charlie's Angels inspired msteries. Today we're joined by the X-ellent gals from XELLE, JC Cassis, Rony G. and Mimi Imfurst and their producer Zach Adam in the home studio to talk about their music, their ambitious videos and working with one of the most notorious drag queens from RuPauls Drag Race.

There’s no denying that the Stonewall Riots that happened in New York City in June of 1969 helped spark the modern LGBT rights movement. But before then, and since then, a lot has happened. Today we’re taking a look at some of the more significant events that have helped make the world a better place for LGBT folks- Kinsey, Harvey Milk, the AIDS crisis, daytime tabloid talk shows and of course the rise of the Internet.

Tony award winning musician Levi Kreis new album is out today and he's giving us a peak at Imagine Paradise, a delightful departure from his previous work, featuring an R&B style mixed with grooves from the 70s and early 80s. You're gonna love this fabulous live music session with Levi Kreis where we talk about his Christian family’s reaction to him winning the Tony, working with hip hop artist Q-Boy and his friendship with Oscar Winning actress Octavia Spencer.

Katy Perry just revealed that Russell Brand broke up with her via text and and the two have not spoken since their divorce in 2011. Pretty tacky huh? Today we’re taking a look at how to end any relationship with a little grace and dignity. Why it’s so important to put your emotions aside for a moment so you can walk away from any relationship, whether it be friends, work, family or for love.

Spoiler Alert! Man of Steel, the new Superman reboot opened in theaters over the weekend, to the sweet tune of $125 million, guaranteeing more sexy movies featuring the muscular Henry Cavill saving the day. Joining us today is comic book enthusiast Brian Sweeney and comic book publisher Zan Christensen to take a look at all the sexy, ridiculous, weird things about the new Man of Steel film.

As a little tomboy, comedian Brianna Baker felt pressure to use the boy’s bathroom in order to avoid people’s outrage. Her over the top grandmother Phyllis even offered her $200 to dress up like a lady. Ironically, this little girl that passed for boy grew up to be a tall gorgeous woman. Today we’re chatting with Brianna Baker, one of Chicago’s rising comics. Her one woman show “Bede” that recounts her life as a biracial tombow growing up in a small town has gotten a lot of critical acclaim.

The late great Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her role as the iconic Catwoman on TV's Batman as well as for her provocative songs. Eartha took her show all over the world, and along for the ride, was her daughter Kitt, who Eartha took everywhere. Joining us today is Kitt Shapiro, who is now dedicating her life to preserving her mother's legacy with the lifestyle brand Simply Eartha.

Charles Busch made a career playing vampy dames in plays he wrote and produced: Die, Mommie, Die!, The Lady in Question and his first and probably best known work, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom. Today we chat with the legendary Charles Busch about his fabulous life as a Broadway drag queen, and his thoughts on drag finally going mainstream with RuPaul’s Drag Race.

The Boy Scouts earned a badge of mediocrity over their announcement to end to their ban on gay troops, while keeping a ban on gay leaders. Meanwhile here in Chicago, the International Mr. Leather Pageant attracted lots of kinky folks sporting sashes reminiscent of the Boy Scouts. Joining us today is former Boy Scout Chris Doucette who grew up to earn a merit badge in hilariousnes.

An angry mob has formed online to condemn Amy and Samy Bouzaglatell over their bistro Amy's Baking Company, which was recently featured on the reality TV show Kitchen Nightmares. Today the adorable comedian Meredith Kachel joins us to talk about negative criticism, why it's easier for everyone to dish it than to take it, how to give someone negative feedback so they’ll listen and how to grow as a person when you feel you're being attacked.

People are madly in love with their coffee. Over half of all Americans start their day with a cup of coffee and many of those folks drink at least two cups every day. Today comedian and barista Ever Mainard joins us to talk about her hair raising adventures working at a 24 hour coffee shop, why heroin addicts love to shoot up in their bathrooms and why hipsters hate on Starbucks so damn much.

A vibrant gay scene is blossoming in India which for years was held back by the horrible legacy of British colonial rule. Now change is finally happening thanks to people like Prince Manvendra, who has been leading the way for equality. Today His Royal Highness Prince Manvendra joins us in person to talk about the progress for equality in India and his new organization Ekta Transglobal.

Oh sweet surrender! Whether it’s gristly doom or erotic orgasm, the buildup of tension and release is universal to pleasure. And that is why I put on my special black spandex outfit for you today! (Laughing maniacally). We’re thrilled to present 50 Shades of Halloween: sexy gay tales of terror complete with monsters, ghosts, murderers, zombies, all downright evil bitches, read to you by some of our favorite guests.