Feast of Fun : Gay Talk Show

A few months ago, comedian Sam Pancake appeared on a talk show where he talked about how some young people have such a fear of getting older that they’d rather be dead than get old. His conversation went viral and it really struck a chord with they way gay men view aging. Today comedian and actor Sam Pancake, who has been in just about everything from Friends to Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3, joins us to look at gaygism, gay men’s fears of growing older.

During the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, folks are encouraged to stay home and self isolate to keep the virus from spreading and hurting the most vulnerable.So now you're stuck at home- now what?It’s a great time to explore the wonders of your mind and soul, from stress baking, to launching erotic crowdfunding sites to streaming drag shows from your bedroom.Today Marc Felion’s cast-mate from Alt for Norge and co-artistic director of Akvavit Theater, Kirstin Franklin, joins us to look at creative ways to make the most out of staying at home during difficult times by examining the Scandinavian concept of Hygge - coziness and conviviality that creates a sense of well being.AKAVIT THEATER: https://www.chicagonordic.org/Join us as we get hygge with it and talk about the cozy things you can do to bring peace and contentment to your life- turn your bathroom into a spa, make a fortress of pillows, enjoy your favorite podcast Feast of Fun!Plus--➤ Is there a gay couple in Disney’s Frozen?➤ The man who hoarded hand sanitizer may face justice.➤ An Italian man wears a wide disk around his body to socially distance himself.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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With annoying music festivals canceled, colleges suspending classes and once crowded airports are nearly empty with flights at rock bottom prices, is coronavirus such a bad thing?Yes, yes it is.The World Health Organization just classifed the coronavirus virus outbreak as a pandemic, with no nationalized healthcare system, folks are fighting over hand sanitizer and toilet paper like it’s Tickle Me Elmo dolls at Christmas in the 90s.It feels like the apocalypse is finally upon us, and if our new overlords are gonna be anything like Tina Turner in the Max Max movie, all we can say is: "Bust a deal, face the Wheel!"Today non-binary survivalist Jake Noll joins us to take a look at the fear and axiety over the coronavirus pandemic, and how it taps into people’s latent fear over their own bodies.FOLLOW JAKE NOLL:https://www.instagram.com/jakersnoll/http://www.callmeripley.com/____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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With annoying music festivals canceled, colleges suspending classes and once crowded airports are nearly empty with flights at rock bottom prices, is coronavirus such a bad thing? Yes, yes it is. The World Health Organization just classified the coronavirus virus outbreak as a pandemic. Today non-binary survivalist Jake Noll joins us to take a look at the fear and axiety over the coronavirus pandemic, and how it taps into people’s latenet fear over their own bodies

Imagine this: you’re guilty of the crime and the sentence is death. But before you go, one last wish, what do you order for your last meal on earth?In the United States, some prisons serve a “special request” last meal, a ritual intended not to comfort the condemned but to soften the harsh fact for society that a human being is about to be killed.Does the last meal reflect how they lived their lives or give us an insight into the human condition?Today comedian Siobhan Tuck joins us to take a look at death row inmates last meals, which usually consists of steak, fried chicken, large amounts of unpopular flavors of ice cream, and large bowls of fruit.SIOBHAN TUCK:https://www.instagram.com/saystuffhardPlus–➤ Siobhan shares with us stories of getting catfished online by women in Chicago.➤ Disney announces a Beauty and the Beast spinoff tv series about Gaston and his gay sidekick LeFou.➤ Rachel Dratch returns as Debbie Downer on SNL to remind folks of the coronavirus.➤ Some Like it Hot, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis’ Golden Hollywood film is getting into a Broadway musical.

Since WGN’s call letters originally stood for the World’s Greatest Newspaper, I think I could comfortably say that WGN Morning News Weekend Anchor Sean Lewis is the world’s most fabulous news anchor. The handsome and charming Sean Lewis started his broadcast news career years ago being out and proud.He also lives with his co-worker and friend, the World’s Greatest Weatherman, Tom Skilling in a condo overlooking the Worlds’ Greatest lake, Michigan. Sean tells us it’s like living in an episode of the Golden Girls.https://wgntv.com/author/sean-lewis/Today, WGN Morning News Weekend Anchor Sean Lewis takes us behind the scenes on being one of the most watched openly gay news anchors and being the face of news in a time when journalism is under attack.Plus–➤ Why is Bozo the clown still marching in Chicago’s Pride Parade even though his show went off the air in 2001?➤ Whitney Houston’s hologram tour and computer generated news anchors. Will computers ever replace people in news and entertainment?➤ Cockroach vs. Weatherman Justin Mosely.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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One of the most influential women in my career and life is Eartha Kitt, who I was lucky enough to develop a brief pen pal relationship with in the early 90s, before she became a household name again with her vocal appearance on Disney's Emperor's new groove. Please enjoy this encore presentation of FOF #1805 – The Purrrfect Legacy of Eartha Kitt, an interview with Eartha Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro. FEATURED WEBSITE:http://www.earthakitt.com/The late great Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her role as the iconic Catwoman in the 1960s TV show Batman as well as for her provocative songs “Santa Baby” and “I Want to Be Evil.”Everybody wanted to be evil when Eartha Kitt played Catwoman. Coming from humble origins in South Carolina, Eartha Kitt grew up to tour the world as a young dancer but it was the Broadway show “New Faces of 1952” that catapulted her career into the mainstream.As a champion of civil rights, Eartha Kitt didn’t hold back when she spoke out against the Vietnam War and that tenacity got her blacklisted in the U.S. for years. 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 by starting Simply Eartha, a lifestyle brand that uses the images, writings and wisdom of Eartha Kitt to inspire both old and new fans.Eartha once said “The only thing I can sell and still own is my talent.” That and albums, CDs, posters, coasters, canvas wall art, and crystal paperweights.Listen as we talk with Kitt about her mom’s peculiar way of speaking, Eartha’s outrageously fun music and what it was like to work for her mom for over 25 years.➤ The linguistics behind Eartha Kitt’s purr.➤ Nobody else worked a one armed sofa like Eartha Kitt.➤ Being of mixed heritage and a celebrity during segregation.➤ Eartha’s last days before dying on Christmas Day.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Shocking news! After years of posting shirtless photos of himself online with other men at circuit parties the former disgraced congressman Aaron Schock came out as gay saying “I am gay, which should come as no surprise.”You might remember Aaron from back in the day when the internet went gaga over his pool party ensemble- a cute gingham shirt, white shorts and turquoise belt that bent straightness so far it curved back into itself.Aaron later was forced to resign for using taxpayer money to fund lavish trips and redecorating his office to look like it was something out of Downton Abbey, which he claims he never saw.Today comedian Matt Brown joins us to look at Aaaron Schock coming out and Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the U.S. Presidential election.MATT BROWN:➤ mattbrowncomic.comPlus--➤ Eartha Kitt’s wonderfully awkward cooking show appearance.➤ Happy National Cheeto Day.➤ A salute to Jakey the Rottweiler who is in charge of the baked goods while his family is away.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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We first met Christeene, the wonderfully wild drag queen from Louisiana way back in 2010 while waiting in line at the SXSW Music Festival. Since then, taking an opposite approach than most drag queens trying to get on RuPaul's Drag Race, Christeene has become a sensation with her outrageous music and chaotic style. Please enjoy this encore presentation. ___________________Watch out! Christeene is driving her way to you.http://www.christeene.org/Paul Soileau’s drag character is exploding across the South, exploding onstage with her back up dancers as they spill out a hot mix of raw sexual shamlessness and original rap music. Is it too much to say that Christneene might replace Britney Spears as the new pop sensation from Louisiana?Today we continue our shows from the heart of Texas with gender bending drag terrorist Paul Soileau. Paul shares with us his journey becoming both the outrageous Christeene and his other drag alter-ego, the more conservative Rebbecca Havemeyer.Listen as Paul chats with us about Christeene’s chaotic sensibilities, his videos banned from YouTube that are making sites like Funny or Die rich, and the crazy things they eat in the bayou.Plus all the hot news–➤ A prankster overtakes WallMart’s intercom system, announcing “all black people must leave immediately.”➤ Ampo, Indonesia’s soil snack food, eaten for generations in the village of Tuban, really is soil baked into squares. It’s eaten as a painkiller and to improve the skin of developing babies. Will we see it at Whole Foods anytime soon?➤ Prinny the little cat from Australia that learned how to swim.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Some folks celebrate Black History Month by reading good books, attending cultural events or just kicking back, pouring a Hennessy and coke and listening to some Luther Vandross on the reel to reel.But our friend, Rachel Hall entertained her friends by posting a new Black History Month Trivia question on social media every day in February.Today, comedian Rachel Hall puts us to the test to see just how much we know about black culture in the US with questions like “Where do you keep the paper plates?” or “Your mother calls you from the other room: what do you say and what does she want?”Take Rachel’s Black History Month Trivia Challenge and see how you measure up.FOLLOW RACHEL HALL:https://www.facebook.com/LikeRachelHallisFunnyPlus–➤ Pete Buttigieg’s new Texas accent.➤ Why Candyman is one of the scariest films of all time.➤ Mike Tyson says he feels like a bitch➤ A woman who catfished two gay guys goes to jail➤ Did the ghost of Michael Jackson push Oprah down?____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Some folks celebrate Black History Month by reading good books, attending cultural events or just kicking back, pouring a Hennessy and coke and listening to some Luther Vandross on the reel to reel. But our friend, Rachel Hall entertained her friends by posting a new Black History Month Trivia question on social media every day in February. Today, comedian Rachel Hall puts us to the test to see just how much we know about black culture in the US.

In order to capitalize on the success of the campy TV Batman, ABC television scrambled to put together several pilots of the Wonder Woman comic book, until they struck gold with Mexican American model and dancer Lynda Carter whose on-screen charisma and gorgeous looks cemented the show and helped pave the way for today’s blockbuster films and television shows. Today we take a look at the campy 1970s TV show Wonder Woman and Super Tuesday.

One of the campiest TV shows ever was the 1960s Batman, whose success not only shaped television, but helped propel the careers of broadway stars like Eartha Kitt and Lee Merriweather into superstardom.In order to capitalize on Batman’s success, ABC television scrambled to put together several pilots of the popular Wonder Woman comic book, until they struck gold with Mexican American model and dancer Lynda Carter whose on-screen charisma and gorgeous looks cemented the show and helped pave the way for today’s blockbuster films and television shows.Today we take a look at the campy 1970s TV show Wonder Woman, Stanley Ralph Ross Batman’s screenwriter and narrator and, composer Charles’ Fox chart topping theme songs and of course Super Tuesday. You are planning on voting today, right?Plus--➤ Pete Buttigeig and Amy Klobuchar unexpectedly quit the Presidential race and endorse Joe Biden and despite low polling, Elizabeth Warren is still going forward, for now.➤ Meanwhile, rallies for Bernie are off the hook with Mary Poppins’ Dick Van Dyke stopping by an event and the crowd cheered “We Love Dick!” Don’t we all?➤ A women pees alcohol despite not drinking booze➤ Madonna bursts into tears after falling off her chair and struggling to walk at her show in Paris.➤ An exploding hammer festival in Mexico leaves 42 wounded.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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The early days of podcasting were extraordinary. Celebrities had no idea what to do with the Internet, and because mainstream representation of LGBTQ folks was slim, the online world saw an eruption of talk shows where people could go in-depth about queer issues for everyone, everywhere.Before Lizzo preached the gospel of body positivity, before the drag race and trans explosion and even before folks started cashing in on their sex appeal on patronage sites, one of our favorite guests on Feast of Fun was Kennidi Monroe, the Voluptuous Diva who worked the scene producing her own singles and hosting a talk show on trans issues on YouTube with her gal pal Reina Valentino.Sadly we had a falling out with Kennidi Monroe in 2008 and then she posted a video asking people to cancel Feast Of Fools, one could say she was even a pioneer of cancel culture.Kennidi Monroe: ★ https://www.facebook.com/kennidimunroCheck out vintage photos of us with Kennidi Monroe:https://feastoffun.com/podcast/2020/03/02/fof-2833-trans-pioneer-kennidi-monroe-is-back/Today musician, drag performer and trans pioneer Kennidi Monroe comes back on Feast of Fun to talk about her extraordinary decade, losing the love of her life, her new single Kings and Queens, finding love again and finding the joy in mentoring younger trans people.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Before Lizzo preached the gospel of body positivity and before folks cashed in on their sex appeal on patronage sites, one of our favorite guests on Feast of Fun was the Voluptuous Diva Kennidi Monroe. Sadly, we had a falling out with Kennedi in 2008 when she posted a video asking people to cancel Feast Of Fools. Since then we kissed and made up and today musician, drag performer and trans pioneer Kennidi Monroe comes back on Feast of Fun to talk about her extraordinary life and her new single.