Queer Voices
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsQueer Voices, a weekly show and is dedicated to broadcasting news, concerns, and events as related to Houston's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The goal of Queer Voices is to provide up to date information on the community's concerns that is currently not available from other local media outlets.
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April 19th 2023 Queer Voices
April 20, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Amanda Edwards for Houston mayor -- March on Washington 1993 retrospect -- Sherlock Holmes at Alley Theater We speak with former city council person and now candidate for mayor, Amanda Edwards. Amanda Edwards is a native Houstonian and a former At-Large City Council Member. Her hands-on, results-oriented servant leadership is focused on empowering residents and obtaining results. Amanda is an accomplished attorney with extensive municipal finance experience, a grass...
April 12th 2023 Queer Voices
April 13, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Pride 2023 Update -- Robert Gallegos for Houston mayor -- Montrose Blvd. Project We speak with representatives from Pride 365 about the 2023 Pride events and what will be different this year. Historically, Pride Houston is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit that has organized the official Houston LGBT Pride Celebration® every year in Montrose or downtown Houston. As of 2022, no longer will we only celebrate in June. Introducing Pride Houston 365. We will continu...
April 5th 2023 Queer Voices
April 06, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. John Whitmire for Houston mayor -- Creating Change 50th anniversary -- Diana's Foundation 75th anniversary We speak with John Whitmire about his campaign to become Houston's next mayor. We discuss the challenges facing the city as well as the possibility of a HERO ordinance 2.0 and about leaving the Texas Senate to take on this task. Guest: John Whitmire https://www.johnwhitmire.com/ Then, Andrew Edmonson speaks with Cathy Renna about the 50th anniversary of the ...
March 22nd 2023 Queer Voices
March 23, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSend us a Text Message. "Simply Sondheim" Pride Chorus -- HIV Advocacy Day Januari Fox -- New AFH CEO We speak Dr. David York and David Gebo about the upcoming Pride Chorus Houston concert "Simply Sondheim". Pride Chorus Houston (PCH) was originally founded as the Montrose Singers in November of 1979. Led by founding director Andy Mills, the Houston-based men’s chorus met with early successes marked by lavish productions at the Tower Theatre, performing with as many as 80 singing members....
March 15th 2023 Queer Voices
March 16, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Avenue 360 "Pets in the Park" -- Book of Mary -- Stages Theater " The Bride" We speak with Dr. Charlene Flash, President CEO of Avenue 360 talks about the organization and the upcoming Pets in the Park event. Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, a 501 (c)3 organization, is a Federally Qualified Health Center with seven clinics in the Houston region providing primary, behavioral health, and dental care to medically underserved communities. Previously, the organization was...
March 8th, 2023 Queer Voices
March 09, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Q Patrol Houston -- Bringin' in the Green -- "Cowboy Bob" at the Alley Theatre We speak with Jon Garrison who is researching anti LGBT violence in the 90's and how the community responded with local protection groups such as Q Patrol here in Houston. Our own Glenn Holt, past president of Q Patrol, interviews Jon about his work. Guest: Jon Garrison https://www.houstonlgbthistory.org/misc-q-patrol.html Then we have a discussion with the Montrose Center's fundraiser...
March 1st 2023 Queer Voices
March 02, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBT Historian University of Houston -- Growing up lesbian 60-70's memoir We speak with Joyce Gabiola, LGBT History Research Collections Librarian at the University of Houston. The LGBT History Research Collection includes personal papers, organizational records, publications, and library collections that preserve and promote the collective understanding of Houston’s and the region’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities and service organizations. Mate...
February 22nd 2023 Queer Voices
February 23, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Community Activist Ian Haddock -- Stages production "Cullud Wattah" -- Legendary DJ JD Arnold First we speak with LGBT community activist Ian Haddock about the Normal Anomaly Initiative and his work in the community. The Normal Anomaly Initiative began in 2016 in Houston as a blog to tell the stories of people at the margins. Throughout the span of 3 years, the Founder, Ian L. Haddock, had the organization working with Huffington Post, Unites States Conference on H...
February 15th 2023 Queer Voices
February 16, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Nick Hellyar Houston City Council Candidate -- Louis Minor Central Texas LGBT County Commissioner We speak with Nick Hellyar, LGBT candidate for Houston City Council at large position 2 about his work in the community and his vision for Houston. Growing up in Houston, Nick is the product of HISD schools. Nick got his first taste of public service while working at Houston City Hall for former District I City Council Member James Rodriguez. It was at City Hall where...
February 1st 2023 Queer Voices
February 02, 2023 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Creating Change San Francisco -- Houston actor Joel Sandel We speak about the LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change to be held February 17-23rd in San Francisco. We speak with Cathy Renna, Communications Director for the Task Force about the conference and the work of the Task Force. The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. They’re building a future where everyone is free to be themselves in every aspect of their lives...
January 25 2023 Queer Voices
January 26, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. "This Is Not Me" Trans Iranian Film -- Christina Wells, Houstonian in Chicago touring production First, we speak with the director ofThis Is Not Me, a documentary about the lives of Shervin and Saman, two transgender youth coming of age in Iran. Iran is the only country in that West Asian region to recognize trans people — any other LGBQ+ identity is banned. Yet Shervin and Saman still face severe social constraints and — despite having loving and supportive parents...
January 4th 2023 Queer Voices
January 05, 2023 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Lilly Roddy 2023 Astrology Predictions We speak with Astrologist Lilly Roddy about 2023 predictions. Lilly Roddy has been an Astrologer for the last 25 years. She counsels individuals in personal, business and financial matters as well as teaches classes in Astrology. Her original interest in astrology, like most, was to come to a better understanding of who she was and how to make the most of her life. She originally took astrology classes and began reading charts...
December 21st 2022 Queer Voices
December 22, 2022 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Field Director Equality Texas Brad Pritchett -- Singer Songwriter Aaron Coleman -- LGBTQ Victory Fund We speak field director of Equality Texas, Brad Prichett about the upcoming session of the Texas legislature. We speak about the upcoming bills concerning the LGBT community and what is being done to defeat the anti-LGBT legislation. Equality Texas works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through political action, educa...
December 7th 2022 Queer Voices
December 08, 2022 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSend us a Text Message. Writer/director Crystal /bolden -- Pride Chorus Houston -- Poet Aaron Coleman We speak with writer/director of the film, "Reina of the West", Krystal Bolden. Director Krystal Bolden creates a beautiful masterpiece with students from Sam Houston State University. Reina of the West is the tale of outcast women trying to survive in the old west. When the ranch is threatened by a group of men jealous of her success, Reina and her girls must prove they have what it takes...
November 30th, 2022 Queer Voices
December 01, 2022 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Club Q Shooting -- Arden Eversmeyer Passing -- Texas Pride Impact Funds 5 year anniversary -- Juan Palomo Part 2 We discuss the life and times of Arden Eversmeyer, Houston activist. Jean Arden Eversmeyer, known as Arden (1931-2022) founded both Lesbians Over Age Fifty (LOAF) and the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project (OLOHP) and was a mayoral appointee to the Houston, Texas Agency on Aging. After retirement, she dedicated her efforts to ensure that older lesbians h...
November 23rd, 2022 Queer Voices
November 24, 2022 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBT Playwright Bryan Keyth Wilson -- Car Takes with Deborah and Joel We speak with Bryan Keyth Wilson, playwright of the play "Strapped". Dubbed the Literary Prince, Wilson is an Award-Winning playwright and noted multi-hyphenate in the theatre and publishing industry. As a theatre artist/ producer, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of every project he takes on. BKW started producing theatre Off-Off-Broadway at The Variety Cafe at Rockefeller Ce...
November 16th, 2022 Queer Voices
November 17, 2022 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBSend us a Text Message. World AIDS Day -- Activist Juan Palomo -- Hunny Phillips We speak with CEO of AIDS Foundation Houston about his work at the organization and the upcoming World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is a day to raise awareness about HIV and remember the community members and loved ones we have lost to AIDS/HIV. Houston ranks 11th in the nation for new HIV transmissions. Over 26% of those new transmissions will be diagnosed with AIDS, and there are 29,643 people living with HIV in...
November 2nd 2022 Queer Voices
November 03, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Montrose Grace Place -- Tokyo Night Festival Sumo Matches -- Fitness guru/novelist Shana Ross We speak with Courtney Sellers, executive director of Montrose Grace Place. A native Houstonian, Courtney started as a Direct Mentor and Treasurer with Montrose Grace Place in 2015. In 2017 she took over as MGP Executive Director, helping to add a second night of services, increase resources, and make Montrose Grace Place more accessible for more LGBTQ+ youth. Courtney is p...
October 26th 2022 Queer Voices
October 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Equality Texas GOTV -- Walk for Mental Health -- Author Shana Ross First, we speak with Brad Pritchett about his work as Field Director of Equality Texas. We talk about the need to get out and vote in this election. We discuss the upcoming Get Out the Vote event, "The Met Queerla" occurring this Saturday at the West Gray Metropolitan Service Center from noon to 2pm. Guest: Brad Pritchett https://www.equalitytexas.org Then, we speak with Patrick McIlvain about the...
October 12th 2022 Queer Voices
October 13, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Stages Theatre production "Plumsugah:The Rise of Lauren Anderson" Director and Choreographer We speak with director, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton of the Stages Theatre production of "Plumsugah:The Rise of Lauren Anderson". This innovative new work blends spoken word, dance, music, and theater for a vivid and intimate look into Lauren Anderson’s rise to ballet royalty and her eventual triumphant rise to accept her authentic self. In 1990, Lauren Anderson became one of the...
September 28th, 2022 Queer Voices
September 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Return to the studio (live radio) We speak with the folks from the Houston LGBT Political Caucus about the Equality Brunch. The 13th Annual Equality Brunch: Not Going Back, presented by Texas State Senator John Whitmire on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:15 AM at the Post Oak Hotel. VIP Reception starts at 10:30 AM. Emceed by Lisa Foronda Harper, the Equality Brunch will raise funds to help us elect our slate of pro-equality candidates this fall during the midterm ...
September 16th 2022 Queer Voices
September 16, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Activist Fiona Dawson — Ian Haddock and the Normal Anomaly — Transgender Unity Banquet We speak with activist Fiona Dawson about her work in the community, her movie “Transmilitary”, her new book “Are Bisexuals Just Greedy?”, and her podcast “Now with Fiona”. We catch up all things Fiona and her what she has planned next. Guest: Fiona Dawson https://www.nowwithfiona.com/ We speak with Ian Haddock founder of the Normal Anomaly. The Normal Anomaly Initiative began i...
September 9th, 2022 Queer Voices
September 09, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Film Loving Highsmith at MFAH -- Part 2 Phyllis Frye Retrospective We speak with filmmaker about the film Loving Highsmith. Loving Highsmith is a unique look at the life of celebrated American author Patricia Highsmith based on her diaries and notebooks and the intimate reflections of her lovers, friends and family. Focusing on Highsmith’s quest for love and her troubled identity, the film sheds new light on her life and writing. Most of Highsmith’s novels were adap...
September 2nd 2022 Queer Voices
September 02, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Peter Von Kant film at MAFH -- Victory Fund President CEO Annise Parker -- Author/Influencer Jenny Block We speak with Marcus Hu, a producer of the film Peter Von Kant now playing at the Museum of Fine Arts. Peter Von Kant—a retelling of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s classic melodrama The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant—stars Denis Ménochet in the lead role and Isabelle Adjani as his actress muse, Sidonie. Peter Von Kant is a famous director (based on Fassbinder) who li...
August 26th 2022 Queer Voices
August 26, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Brandon Woodruff Documentary -- OUTWORDS Project -- Galveston Pride We speak with folks about the movie, "Texas Justice: Brandon Woodruff Big State, Small Town, No Justice". In October 2005 Texas prosecutors charged Brandon Dale Woodruff — then a 19-year-old freshman at Abilene Christian University — with murdering his parents Dennis and Norma. Unable to make the $1 million bail he sat in Hunt County Jail for more than three years awaiting trial. When the case final...
August 19th 2022 Queer Voices
August 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Transgender Activist Phyllis Frye Book -- Tony's Place for Homeless Youth -- Houston Leather Family Event We speak with the authors of a new book about Phyllis Frye, longtime Houston transgender activist. The book is entitled, “Phyllis Frye and the Fight for Transgender Rights” covers her early life, the discrimination she faced while struggling with her identity—including being discharged from the army and fired from a subsequent job at her alma mater, Texas A&M—he...
August 11th 2022 Queer Voices
August 11, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB"Shaking the Blue Flamingo"-- Kindred Spirits Fundraiser--Houston Women's Group We speak with Gwen Flager, writer of “Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo“. This is the story of older women who maneuvered and managed the social stigma and prejudice of their sexual identities. They once ran naked across golf courses, ate plates of greasy fried chicken and survived whispered sorority scandals. Twenty years later, while organizing the first LGBTQ prom for the local high school seniors, these non-traditi...
August 12th 2022 Queer Voices
August 11, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSend us a Text Message. "Shaking the Blue Flamingo"-- Kindred Spirits Fundraiser--Houston Women's Group We speak with Gwen Flager, writer of “Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo“. This is the story of older women who maneuvered and managed the social stigma and prejudice of their sexual identities. They once ran naked across golf courses, ate plates of greasy fried chicken and survived whispered sorority scandals. Twenty years later, while organizing the first LGBTQ prom for the local high school s...
August 5th 2022 Queer Voices
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Houston Chronicle Music Critic -- Women's Convention 2022 -- Queer Improv Jam (Station Theater) We speak with Houston Chronicle Music Critic, Joey Guerra about the recently released album from Beyonce, "Renaissance". Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. He also covers various aspects of pop culture. He has reviewed hundreds of concerts and interviewed hundreds of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Dolly Parton to Beyonce. He’s appeared as a reg...
July 29th 2022 Queer Voices
July 29, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBT film "Albatross" -- Reproductive Justice in Texas We speak with Myles Yaksich, writer/director of the film "Albatross". A dark, dramatic thriller, "Albatross" examines the concept of self (identity, ethnicity and sexual-orientation) in the context of society, while illustrating the compromises individuals are willing to make to feel as though they belong. Two seemingly separate narratives, spanning some 30 years converge at a dinner party between two newly intr...
July 22nd 2022 Queer Voices
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Monkey Pox -- Gun Violence -- Off Broadway "Titanique" We speak with the Houston Health Department about the rise of Monkeypox in the community. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. The Orthopoxvirus genus also includes variola virus (which causes smallpox), vaccinia virus (used in the smallpox vaccine), and cowpox virus. Monkeypox is not related to chic...
July 15th 2022 Queer Voices
July 15, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBT rights with Equality Rights Advocates -- Legacy's HIV Fundraiser Mint Julep We speak with folks from the Equal Rights Advocates about the threat to LGBT rights coming from the Supreme Court. Equality Rights Advocates works to solve our country’s most pressing challenges — poverty, violence, discrimination —by transforming our communities into places where every woman and girl can lead. They envision a world where work and school are guaranteed places of safety ...
June 24th 2022 Queer Voices
June 24, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Big Queer Picture Show -- History of Pride in Houston We speak with Michael Robinson and Kyle Ferguson about the Big Queer Picture Show. The Big Queer Picture Show hosts monthly screenings of queer films in different venues across Houston to connect audiences to the larger historical and contemporary significance of queer cinema. This month the film will be "Neptune Frost" playing this weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts. GUEST: Michael Robinson and Kyle Ferguson h...
June 17th 2022 Queer Voices
June 17, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Rainbow on the Green -- Monica Roberts Resource Center We speak with Barry Mandel about Rainbow on the Green, the large pride event held downtown at Discovery Green. Discovery Green presents its annual citywide LGBTQ celebration with electrifying entertainment. This year, Rainbow on the Green presented by Legacy Community Health will honor the courageous families who have spoken out against legislation meant to deny medical treatment to trans-gender children. The li...
June 10th 2022 Queer Voices
June 10, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Texas State Senate candidate -- Ernie Manouse Pride Special We speak with Josh Tutt, a candidate for Texas State Senate. He is running against a notoriously anti-LGBT state senator to challenge her in the general election for Texas State Senate district 18. We discuss what motivates him to take on this election and run for office. Josh is a seventh generation Texan and attended Texas A&M University. GUEST: Josh Tutt https://tuttfortexas.com/ We speak with TV pe...
June 3rd 2022 Queer Voices
June 03, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSend us a Text Message. Rebranding Pride Houston to Pride 365 -- Pride Chorus Houston Concert We speak Heather Jones Taylor and Andrea Simonton about the rebranding of Pride into Pride 365. We discuss the process that went into this rebrand and we discuss Heathers activism in the community. As the owner of a marketing firm and LGBT owned business, we learn how she got started and what motivates her. GUEST: Heather J. Taylor and Andrea Simonton https://madhatmaven.com/ Then, we speak with...
May 27th 2022 Queer Voices
May 27, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Out Professionals Houston -- Pride 365 Presidents We speak with representatives from the Out Professionals. The newly formed LGBT networking organization that has chapters around the country. Listen to find out what sets it apart from other professional organizations and their launch event. GUEST: Charlie Conard and Pete Beausoliel https://www.outprofessionals.org/ Then we speak with the co presidents of Pride 365. We talk about the rebranding process and what is...
May 20th 2022 Queer Voices
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. 2022 Honorary Grand Marshal Brandon Wolf -- Community Activist Brian Keever We speak with the 2022 Houston pride honorary grand marshal, Brandon Wolf. We discuss his body of work and activsm over 45 years in Houston. Over the years, Brandon has written several articles for OutSmart magazine. GUEST: Brandon Wolf https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2022/05/pride-houston-365-announces-2022-grand-marshals/ Then, we speak with Brian Keever about his work in the community...
May 13th 2022 Queer Voices
May 13, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Supreme Court threat to LGBT rights -- Loss of a Houston icon Crystal Rae Lee Love We speak with ACLU staff attorney Brian Klosterboer about the threat to LGBT rights coming the Supreme Court with the recent opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. The ACLU of Texas is dedicated to securing and defending constitutional and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Texans. LGBTQ Texans lack the most basic protections against discrimination under ...
May 6th 2022 Queer Voices
May 06, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Montrose Center's Housing Our Future Gala -- Record Breaking Bunnies on the Bayou We speak with the Chief Development Officer Kennedy Loftin about the upcoming Montrose Center gala Housing Our Future. Housing Our Future Gala to provide help, hope, and a second chance to LGBTQ youth in Houston who are experiencing homelessness. The rental assistance program sets up each youth in their own apartment. Participants receive case management personalized to their needs, in...
April 29th 2022 Queer Voices
April 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Alley Theater "Dead Man's Cellphone" -- Lesbian activist Ginny Berson We speak with Todd Waite about the Alley Theater's production of "Dead Man's Cellphone". An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man. So begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House). An off-the-wall play about the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assum...
April 22nd 2022 Queer Voices
April 22, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Black Queer AF Festival -- Annise Parker LGBTQ Victory Fund We speak with Ian Haddock, the executive of the Normal Anomaly Initative Inc.about the organization and its up coming Black Queer AF Music Festival . The festival is a music festival that meets all of Black, queerness in Houston. An innovative event that includes immersive games and recreations, lots of outside space, the launch of 14 businesses in our Project Liberate program, and a full list of local, nat...
April 15th 2022 Queer Voices
April 15, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSend us a Text Message. Houston Pride Grand Marshal finalists We speak with the finalists for Houston Pride Grand Marshal. They include: Kailey Posterick (Ally), Matty Gracia (non binary), Juliann Losey (non binary), Chip Ware (non binary) and Isabel Longoria (female). Voting continues until Friday April 15th at 5pm. For more information on the nominees, visit the website. https://pridehouston.org/participate/grand-marshals/grand-marshal-voting/ Queer Voices airs in Houston T...
April 8th 2022 Queer Voices
April 08, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Grand Marshal Nominee -- Resurrection MCC 50th anniversary -- Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus event We speak with Houston LGBTQ Pride Grand Marshal nominee, Courtney Sellers. Courtney serves as the executive director of Montrose Grace Place. A native Houstonian, Courtney started as a Direct Mentor and Treasurer with Montrose Grace Place in 2015. In 2017 she took over as MGP Executive Director, helping to add a second night of services, increase resources, and make Mo...
April 1st 2022 Queer Voices
April 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Pride Grand Marshal nominees -- New Play at Stages We speak with two candidates for Pride grand marshal, Andrew Edmonson and Melissa Vivanco. Andrew is one of the male identifying candidates while Melissa is a finalist for female identifying candidates. We speak the work each has done in Houston’s LGBTQ community as well as how they came out. Voting for grand Marshal is restricted to Houston and the surrounding areas (100 mile radius from downtown). Voting ends Frid...
March 25th 2022 Queer Voices
March 25, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBTQ Comedian/Author Judy Carter -- Transmasculine Alliance of Houston We speak with comedian Judy Carter. Judy has had quite the career, from being a magician, to a stand up comic, a motivational speakers and author of a number of books (Including The Comedy Bible). Her play Death Defying Escape will open April 2 in LA at the Hudson Guild Theatre and will be available for streaming. GUEST: Judy Carter https://judycarter.com/ Then, we speak with folks from the T...
March 18th 2022 Queer Voices
March 18, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBSend us a Text Message. LGBTQ Activist Phillip Schnarrs Ph.D. -- Past GM KPFT -- National Leather Association Houston We speak with LGBT activist, Phillip Schnarrs. We speak the work he is doing to improve the lives of LGBT Texans.Phillip W. Schnarrs, Ph.D., is an associate professor of community-based participatory research in the Department of Population Health. He is an applied health researcher and expert in LGBTQ+ populations specializing in sexual health, mental health and substance ...
March 11th 2022 Queer Voices
March 11, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBSend us a Text Message. The flight for Gender Affirming Care in Texas -- Montrose Center's Bringing in the Green -- Out Candidate for Harris County Commisioner's Court We speak with Brian Klosterboer, staff attorney for the ACLU Texas about the recent letter from the governor calling gender affirming care as child abuse. We discuss what the ramifications are of this letter and what is being done currently. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is the leading civil rights organization...
February 25th 2022 Queer Voices
February 25, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Bunnies on the Bayou -- Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus president We speak with folks from Bunnies on the Bayou about their 2022 main event which will return to downtown Houston Easter weekend. We speak with president, Steven Duckett and Vice President Div Kumar. Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. is a 501(c)3, all volunteer organization dedicated to the raising and distributing of funds for various charitable, educational and cultural programs that seek to improve the qual...
February 18th 2021 Queer Voices
February 18, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBLGBT candidate for Justice of the Peace-- Time Magazine Kid of the Year finalist/trans advocate -- Pride Houston update First, we speak with Steven Duble and his candidacy for Justice of the Peace(JP). Steven currently shares a home with his husband and their two adorable rescue dogs in Precinct 1. He's lived his entire life in Houston, where he raised three incredible children. If elected, Steven would be the first openly gay JP in Harris County history. He is an experienced litigator who ...