Craig & Friends
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsIn-depth interviews, film, music, queer issues, pop-culture legends and the drag stars of today and tomorrow with Craig MacNeil.
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247: Sapphira Cristál Part 2 (Encore Presentation)
March 29, 2024 21:45 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBCraig, special guest co-host Katya & Sapphira continue their chat and talk going vegan, discovering opera, straight tone, vibrato’n’viagra, Miss D’America, resting diva face, doing the thing you need to be doing and MORE! This series is brought to you by https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends
247: Sapphira Cristál Part 1 (Encore Presentation)
March 21, 2024 20:35 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOriginally posted in the salad days of the pandemic (August 2020), this Encore Presentation is in honor of our beloved Sapphira Cristál gooping and gagging the world on Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Craig & special guest co-host Katya welcome Sapphira Cristal via satellite to talk perfect pitch, homeless schooldays, sorority sister saves, carbonara complications, putin’ it out your mouth, dagger dick, proper preparation, P-town drama, rotten rumors, Perestroika, growing up in Houston, Vi...
246: Movie Club GREASE 2 With Eureka O'Hara!
March 05, 2024 19:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBOur girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & Robert Stigwood on our culture, fan theories about Grease's Sandy (and our own theories about Frenchie), John Travolta, Maxwell Caulfield's brief m...
245: Movie Club UNDER THE CHERRY MOON With Jason Shawhan
February 26, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBNashville’s pre-eminent film critic, connoisseur & Prince devotee Jason Shawhan returns to Movie Club as we talk Prince’s 2nd film UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. We get into Prince’s ever-practical wardrobe choices, Jerome Benton’s woefully short film career, the rather progressive queerness of the film, “Martin Scorsese’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, Wendy & Lisa, The Linn LM-1 drum machine, Prince’s proteges, Michael Ballhaus, smuggling pimento cheese across state lines, why this is Prince’s finest f...
244: Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson! (Encore Presentation)
February 23, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBMy dear friends Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join me to talk writing and producing decades of hits like “Ballroom Blitz”, “Hey Mickey” “Simply The Best” and much more, Michael Des Barres, producing Agnetha from ABBA, Suzi Quatro, pairing Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, the trouble with Sharon Osbourne, working with mentor Micky Most, Dreamland Records, The Knack, telling the truth, producing Blondie, mentoring others, the psychology of record production, Rodney Bingenheimer, singing on Australi...
243: Paul Williams!
February 09, 2024 04:20 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Muppet Movie, Phantom Of The Paradise, Bugsy Malone, A Star Is Born, “You And Me Against The World”, Smokey & The Bandit...what singular magical element do these cultural touchstones have in common? The legendary, inspirational & hilarious singer, songwriter, actor, author, recovery advocate/counselor AND President of ASCAP known as PAUL WILLIAMS. Yes, one of my all-time heroes joins me for a truly special episode full of love and laughter that is sure to lift your spirits, heart & mind...
242: Stephen Trask (Part 2)
January 20, 2024 20:01 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis candid chat with legendary compser, co-creator of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and all-around terrific person known as Stephen Trask continues, picking up where we left off: the difficulties of coming out during the Reagan era, the extremes of youthful idealism, protest & arrests, Don Hill's and the dream of a better nightlife future coming true with Squeezebox!, meeting John Cameron Mitchell, Cheater, Leonardo the heartthrob, special slices, CBGB blizzards & more. Join the Craig & Friends ...
241: Movie Club EATING RAOUL (With Jason Shawhan)
January 09, 2024 11:24 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBNashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan returns for EATING RAOUL. We talk Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, The Roger Corman Expanded Universe, Robert Beltran, swingers, wine-snobs, bad musical theater, the lurking terror of The Beach Boys, SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS and much more. Join the Craig & Friends Patreon For more Jason Shawhan: https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/ Jaso...
240: Stephen Trask! (Part 1)
January 04, 2024 10:13 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBStephen joins me to talk scoring films, replacing Randy Newman, taking Hedwig & The Angry Inch from stage to screen, studio sabotage, leading the house band at the legendary SqueezeBox! party, negative pickups, falling in love with punk & piano lessons, the terror of coming to terms with being queer in the early 80s, hitting big at Sundance and much more. Taped in late 2020 but unreleased ‘til now due to a freshly resolved technical issue. Part 2 out next week. Stephen On Instagram Craig ...
239: MOVIE CLUB Body Double (Encore Presentation)
December 25, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBFor this merry Movie Club Monday, an encore presentation of the very first Movie Club episode. Taped in 2018 with my former co-host Katya, this is a gleeful exploration into the magic and mystery of Brian De Palma's oft-misunderstood masterpiece BODY DOUBLE. Sign up to The Craig & Friends Patreon to support the show and get hott bonus content.
238: The Return Of JUDY! (Part 1)
December 21, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThe gorgeous & hilarious scientist of drag known as JUDY returns to discuss our membership in the Bipolar gang, my fairly recent diagnosis, vacation rashes, massage vibes, biblical floods, intentional consumption, calm candy moments, cognitive behavioral therapy, loving partners, Gordon Lightfoot’s guiding light, British food VS American food, the rumination rhumba and more. Get yer Judy merch HERE Judy On Instagram Join the Craig & Friends Patreon - support the show and get hott bonus co...
237: MOVIE CLUB Videodrome (With Macy Rodman!)
December 19, 2023 10:08 - 2 hours - 116 MBFrom NYMPHOWARS, the International Amuse Douche chanteuse Macy Rodman joins me via satellite from Pittsburgh to discuss the lurid, sinister and quasi-legal pleasures of David Cronenberg’s prescient 1983 masterpiece VIDEODROME. We talk the divine Deborah Harry, Spectacular Optical, the brilliant actor yet repellent person that is James Woods, Canadian content, tax-shelter filmmaking, the continued relevance of Cronenberg’s cultural commentary, Scott Baio's bogus blacklisting, foley work revel...
236: MOVIE CLUB A Star Is Born With Willam!
December 11, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWillam joins me to discuss the power and particulars of the latest and greatest adaptation of a story as old as show-business itself : 2018's A STAR IS BORN. Starring Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper (who also co-wrote and directed) with William, Shangela, Andrew Dice Clay & Sam Elliott. Willam takes us through the casting process, working with Gaga & Cooper, Stefani's backrubs, ARTPOP, Cooper's supportive collaborative nature, the ins-and-outs & ups-and-downs of a working actor and then we answe...
235: R.I.P. Sophie Anderson (Encore Presentation)
December 05, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBShocked to learn of the death of our darling Sophie. To celebrate the laughter, love and lust she brought to this world, here is an encore presentation of our first chat in London, from 2019. Rest In Peace, my dear 💔 Original Episode Notes: Craig welcomes the enchanting Sophie Anderson to London HQ1 for her very first podcast! We talk Cock Destroyers, Krispy Kremes, being a Mom, finding your community, the power of spunk, sunglasses in the house days, VHS porn, plastic surgery, Trixie Mat...
234: CRIMES OF PASSION Movie Club - With Gala Avary!
December 04, 2023 22:25 - 2 hours - 133 MBGala Avary of The Gala Show & The Video Archives Podcast celebrates her birthday by joining me to talk Uncle Ken’s lurid 1984 classic CRIMES OF PASSION. We examine the magic mirth and mayhem of Russell’s aesthetic, Anthony Perkins’ penchant for poppers, the majesty of Kathleen Turner, sex-worker positivity, Gala & Craig’s “Correct Cut” feud, Oliver Reed, Robert Stigwood, Paul Nicholas, Sir Paul Williams, Celebrity Big Brother as well as Movies, Cinema AND Film 🍿🎥🎬 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GALA!!! 🌞 ...
233: Allan Arkush
December 01, 2023 02:14 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBLegendary filmmaker Allan Arkush joins me to talk GET CRAZY, directing Dokken, Bette Midler, getting dosed by The Grateful Dead, enrolling the Ramones into ROCK'N'ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, dealing with difficult people (Chevy Chase, Andy Kaufman), getting Sinatra to do more than one take, FAME, Mick Jagger’s kitchen, Electric Larry, making THE TEMPTATIONS, graduating Roger Corman University, directing episodes of ST. ELSEWHERE & MOONLIGHTING, Mary Woronov, Executive Producing HEROES, working for Bil...
232: PSYCHO 3 Movie Club (With Jason Shawhan)
November 27, 2023 08:03 - 1 hour - 97 MBA sleaze masterpiece directed by star Anthony Perkins, PSYCHO 3 plunges Norman Bates deep into the vibe & venom of the mid 80s Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan joins me to talk Perkins magic, the consistent brilliance of the PSYCHO franchise, the horror of Bill Wyman, Alfred Hitchcock, lurid lighting, Michael Mann's BATMAN, Siskel & Ebert's review, Brian De Palma, Perkins' personal life, Quentin Tarantino, the silky synth score from Carter Burwell, K...
232: Venus Black!
November 24, 2023 20:56 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe hilarious & charming Venus Black joins me to talk Subculture, Elvira, beer roadies, Paul Schrader, underground drag, Videodrome Discothèque, how to sneak booze into venues, Steven Tyler’s Can O’ Coke & Pill Stuffed Scarf, feather boas, Tootsie, Knott’s Berry Farm and much more. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and ma...
GREASE 2 ! Eureka! Get Yer Questions & Comments In NOW
November 17, 2023 02:57 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBYou know it, you love it...you have thoughts. You also have less than 24 hours to get your comments and questions in! Do It For Your Country and do it NOW so we can address them all. The episode is coming to this main feed soon & this advance comment thread is open to the public to give you a taste of what's behind the Patreon curtain. https://tinyurl.com/GREASE2QUESTIONS
231: Olivia Flood Wylie!
November 16, 2023 18:24 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe hilarious stand-up comic Olivia Flood-Wylie joins me to laugh and talk the current comedy scene, audience energy, meeting her sweetie in Amsterdam, our shared membership in the Bipolar gang, the perils of perfectionism, Dara Ó Briain, The Comedy Store, karaoke disasters, the legendary rudeness and inherent danger of Canadians and more. More Olivia! https://www.instagram.com/oliviafloodwylie/ Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Snatch up ad-free & early version...
230: Jake Fogelnest!
November 09, 2023 09:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBComedian, writer, raconteur, director and fellow podcaster Jake Fogelnest joins me to talk being new fathers, stating SQUIRT TV on public access at age 14 before taking it to MTV, rebuilding after rehab, TIMES SQUARE, Upright Citizens Brigade, our shared obsession with RSO Records & Filmworks, LADIES & GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS, Jake’s podcast and much more. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus...
229: LIQUID SKY Movie Club - With Anne Carlisle & James St. James
November 06, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBAnne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY - joins me and James St. James for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film. One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way, LIQUID SKY also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture. LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely elec...
228: HELLRAISER Movie Club With Goth Charlotte!
October 31, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBDefying Goth Charlotte’s sage advice, I open The Lament Configuration and plunge into a world full sights & scenes I never imagined: Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER. Will I escape the clutches of Pinhead & their backup band? You’ll have to listen now to find out. For more Goth Charlotte, sign-up to her OnlyFans now to get the whole picture. And more. Charlotte Sartre Twitter https://x.com/gothcharlotte Instagram https://instagram.com/gothcharlotte?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Get lots of hott bonus...
227: Jessica Harper! (Encore Presentation)
October 24, 2023 21:43 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBCraig and special guest co-host Jake Shears welcome Jessica Harper to talk Crabby Cooking, naked rooftop dancing, Weapons Of Ass Destruction, Jessica’s fabulous podcast “Winnetka”, Bette Midler, the magic of Paul Williams, being a mom, “Phantom Of The Paradise”, spanking situations, Dario Argento, “Stardust Memories”, bakin’ til it bubbles, being in “Suspiria” twice,, Brian De Palma, WASPland, “Shock Treatment”, working across the hall from New York Dolls, bad trips, full-circle moments and ...
226: Rocky Horror Picture Show MOVIE CLUB With Cherry Torn, Sophie Monroe & Dozer Torn
October 20, 2023 19:08 - 2 hours - 125 MBDuring my stay in San Francisco with Cherry & Sophie, we discovered that Dozer Torn had never seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show...or even heard of it. Needless to say, our mission was immediately obvious. We discuss the sparks of queer and kinky awakenings Rocky bestowed upon so many of us, Tim Curry's unmatched majesty, Richard O'Brien's staggering genius, spectacularly horrible interviews, Richard's gender dysphoria & eventual transition, Times Square, Dozer's reactions to his first viewi...
225: Lisa Wallen!
October 12, 2023 23:15 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBStandup comic, Twitch partner and gamer par-excellence Lisa Wallen joins me to discuss film adaptations of beloved video games, Metal Gear Solid, the original Snake Plissken, party parents, anime, neutralizing trolls, Zelda, gremlin mode, Gundam love, tailgating, Resident Evil, OCD, getting doxxed after suffering a life-changing personal tragedy, increasing your quality of life by embracing your passions, moving to LA from Seattle and much more.. For more Lisa: https://linktr.ee/wisalallen...
224: Cid Bullens! (Part 2 of 2)
October 04, 2023 09:44 - 2 hours - 144 MBTrans icon Cid Bullens & I continue our in-depth chat about his fabulous new book TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star, getting clean & sober in the hedonistic 70s, dealing with the loss of his daughter, existential depression and much more. https://cidnybullens.com/home Buy TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star https://a.co/d/fKXfHkK Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With ...
223: Cid Bullens (Part 1 of 2)
September 26, 2023 09:52 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe legendary Cid Bullens joins me to talk about his fabulous new book TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star, transitioning at 62, gender dysphoria, working with & hanging out with Elton John, the gender spectrum, dissociation, American Bandstand, implicit expectations of gender presentation in varying contexts, misogyny in the music business, making your way into the rooms that matter, Bob Ezrin, confronting career disappointments and much more. https://cidnybullens.com/home Buy Tr...
222: James St. James! (Encore Presentation)
September 08, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBI'm joined by guest co-host Deven Green and welcome the legendary James St. James to talk Michelle Visage, the influence and loss of Stephen Saban, showing gratitude with pizza-pies, ketamine predicaments, friend families, Transformations With James St. James, working at World Of Wonder, chasing bumps, Disco Bloodbath, drag queen retirement homes, Andy Warhol, the Club Kid era, Michael Alig, the Studio 54 of Saginaw, Hott Hospital, the writing process, the glory of Pia Zadora and more. Part...
221: MOVIE CLUB - The Legend Of Billie Jean (With Jason Shawhan)
August 24, 2023 23:50 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBNashville’s pre-eminent film writer & curator Jason Shawhan joins me for an in-depth discussion and analysis of the feminist (and undercover queer) 1985 cult-classic that is THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN. Mistakenly dismissed at the time of release as just another junk teen flick, BILLIE JEAN is a commentary on American classism, misogyny, the power of technology to platform & amplify previously ignored voices (VHS then, TikTok now), gender roles & more. A Helen Slater gem that is just as relev...
220: Kelly Mantle!
August 15, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe all-singin’ all-dancing’ playwright, comedienne, musician and raconteur known as Kelly Mantle joins me for a jolly chat about having multiple personality disorder, Pia Zadora, Zoom issues, the union strikes, Ann-Margret, playwriting, Warhol films, growing up in Oklahoma, unconditional love, the specialness of being different, Robert Altman, filthy footballs, stock market savvy, the magic of Sissy Spacek, gender expression PLUS films, movies AND cinema! Kelly Mantle is ON TOUR! Getcher ...
219: Jasmine Rochelle!
August 03, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe illustrious production and PR wizardess from Five Senses Reeling joins me to talk wrangling drag queens, being a child actor, working with the skinny legend, how country acts outpace rock stars and drag queens or…anyone, how to discreetly handle rehabs, navigating and managing major depressive disorder and much much more! Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend an...
218: Joey Jay! (Part 2)
July 13, 2023 12:07 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBJoey Jay and I continue our chat about who you take advice from, being the final judge of your own work, standing firm with your signature, drive-by drag shows, IV bags, putting yourself out there, making your own opportunities, Joey’s romantic life, mindful approaches to mutually beneficial dating, the impact of Aurora Sexton, Paula Abdul, favorite numbers and more. Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, ...
217: Joey Jay! (Part 1)
July 06, 2023 19:53 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe illustrious & determinedly positive Joey Jay joins me for Part 1 of our lovely chat to talk gay awakenings, figure skating, Olympic ambitions, putting in the work, bring a quick study & adroit observer, not blaming the edit, the value and reward of being kind & easy to work with, Season 13, #dragrace, maximizing opportunities, astrology tattoos, self-care essentials, vape pens, and much more. Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAn...
216: Michael Des Barres!
June 27, 2023 13:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe fabulous Michael Des Barres returns to converse about staying in the present, Keith Richards, inside arms, being the one you’ve been searching for, growing up without parents, shedding & avoiding resentment, a proper cup of coffee, mental health and more. Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusiv...
215: Katie Maloney Of Vanderpump Rules (Part 2)
June 21, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBMy friend, former neighbor and the moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me for Part 2 of our talk about opening the Something About Her sandwich shop with Ariana Madix, the benefits of divorce, the undeniable icks,,seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, the sometimes shifting sands of friendships,refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of bein...
214: Miz Cracker!
June 01, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBHAPPY PRIDE! To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, here is an Encore Presentation of the chat I had with Miz Cracker, during which I came out as queer. If you are questioning or exploring your sexuality, remember to take things at your own speed, ignore pressure from anyone else, and do what's best for you. Craig welcomes Miz Cracker to talk salty puns, getting grabbed at the museum, making the most of a solo trip to New York City, the Last Chance Bench at Barracuda, bookshelves in the...
213: Miss Fame! (Encore)
May 25, 2023 11:01 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBAn encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes, in which Miss Fame woke Craig up during his NYC stay in April to talk sleep habits, Season 7, over-scheduling yourself, The Freds, having a rock in the pocket, supermodels of the Nineties, private clients, the imposter syndrome, wild scenes from the single-wide, getting sober, walking the red carpet at Cannes, compartmentalized questions, getting paid to eat cake, partnership addiction, matching your outfit to your mood, carrying yoursel...
212: Charlie Valentine!
May 16, 2023 15:43 - 2 hours - 128 MBThe brilliant, hilarious and inspiring Charlie Valentine joins Craig for a chat about finding fulfillment through sex work, exploring gender, surprises in the playroom, ethical non-monogamy, mental health, the majesty of Ada Zanditon, ADHD & the medicine shortage, Goth Charlotte, recognizing and managing bipolar disorder, Drag Race, favorite queens, Torture Garden, the parallels between sex workers & drag queens, the dedication to safety in the sex work industry Vs. the danger in so many oth...
211: Juno Birch!
May 09, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThe brilliant and gorgeous Juno Birch joins me to talk The Juno Show tour, asthmatic smoking, the liberty of transitioning, UK Vs US healthcare, hypnosis, notes from Jasmine, dating as a trans woman, being born on Christmas, getting into drag, Dr. Craig, finding true love with the delightful Phil, ADHD compatibility with Autism, family support, synesthesia, her YouTube brilliance, the Trixie collaboration, gender dysphoria, and much more ⚡️ Juno Birch: https://www.instagram.com/junobirch J...
Movie Club: HEATHERS With Peaches Christ & Cherry Torn
May 05, 2023 15:03 - 2 hours - 112 MBCraig joined Cherry Torn at Cherry & Sophie’s place to welcome Peaches Christ and talk corn nuts, chainsaws, Christian Slater, the game of croquet, color coding, Winona Ryder, bullies, body counts, Snappy Snack Shack, “Femlins”, Big Fun, Martha Dumptruck, internalized misogyny, candy dishes, alternate endings, formative films, good girls gone bad, mineral water, Shannen Doherty, television adaptations and MORE! Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati's MIDNIGHT MASS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...
209: Katie Maloney of Vanderpump Rules (Part 1)
April 21, 2023 09:13 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me to talk the process and benefits of divorce, seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles, stepping into your power, and more. This is Part One one of a lengthy and in-depth chat, look for ...
208: Reunited In L.A. (With Ada Zanditon)
April 07, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAda joins me to talk being apart, taking Peter on his first flight, the ASD spectrum, Autism Awareness, ADHD, our upcoming trip to Florida and more 🥳🌈
207: Uni & The Urchins
March 29, 2023 19:22 - 2 hours - 136 MBCharlotte Kemp-Muhl & Jack James of Uni & The Urchins join me to talk Ken Russell, buying high and selling low. filmmaking, rock opera futures, problematic favorites, perfectionism, Shakespeare obsessions, David Cronenberg, following your vision - and executing it - with limited resources, keeping complete creative control, working with AI and other burgeoning technologies, being an artist in modern-day New York City, possible playtimes, and much much more 💫 For More Uni: UNI and The Urchin...
206: Wonderful Terrible Music (A Collection)
March 25, 2023 00:56 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBA collection of some magical musical moments from the history of the show, including previously Patreon-Only segments. In this collection, enjoy Ada & I discussing the grossest song to ever hit No.1 on the Billboard Charts, Chrissy Chlapecka being exposed to The Beach Boys' nightmarish "Hey Little Tomboy", the segment from Episode 2 in which we all discovered the theme to "Bi & Beyond 3", and a selection of moments from "Dong Johnson" - a Patreon-Only episode in which I inflicted the joy of ...
205: Zee Machine (Part 2)
March 17, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn Part 2 of our conversation we talk life as an independent queer artist, pay-to-play, guitar shredder culture, the honorable business practices of Meatball & Precinct, short term losses leading to long term gains, Zee’s songwriting process, Ray Charles’ thoughts on Elvis Presley, our shared love of The Who, contextual cultural comprehension, the benefits - and struggles - of staying clean & sober, collaboration complications, hamster wheeling, TikTok, The Decline Of Western Civilization Pa...
204: Zee Machine (Part 1)
March 10, 2023 13:48 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBSinger/songwriter Zee Machine joins me to talk recovery, making music, coming back from a debilitating cross-addiction, preferring Precinct, the slippery slope of party’n’play, Adam4Adam, dating habits, validation addiction, living in San Francisco, growing up in Tai Pei, Boston’s Ramrod, Berklee College Of Music, and more. More Zee Machine: https://www.instagram.com/zeemachine https://twitter.com/ZeeMachineMusic Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://ww...
203: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion MOVIE CLUB With Bright Light Bright Light!
March 03, 2023 09:54 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBRod Thomas (BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT) - the world’s leading Romy & Michele fan - joined me to talk Lisa Kudrow, post-its, Mira Sorvino, Alan Cumming, the film’s onstage origin as LADIES ROOM, writer Robin Schiff, soundtrack licensing, the stage musical adaptation, the misbegotten prequel, Janeane Garofalo, The Groundlings, and answer listener questions. Previously a Patreon-Only episode 💫 For more Rod: https://www.brightlightx2.com Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower pric...
202: Pia Zadora!
February 10, 2023 20:08 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBPia Zadora welcomed me to her gorgeous Las Vegas home to discuss her legendary life and career. We talk THE LONELY LADY, having your own plane (with your name on the side), the Golden Globes scandal, her marriage to Meshulam Riklis, working with John Waters on HAIRSPRAY, dealing with depression, psychoanalysis, Celebrity Wife Swap, VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS, Pia’s Place & Piatinis, perseverance, touring with Frank Sinatra, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, dealing with haters, Jermaine Jackson, working with...
201: Alan McGee
January 20, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe legendary Alan McGee joins me to talk cresting Creation records, managing the Happy Mondays, the drawbacks of drugs, Primal Scream & his friendship with Bobby Gillespie, getting sober, discovering Oasis, slipping back into bad habits, selling Creation to Sony, beating benzos, walking & weight loss, My Bloody Valentine, positivity, Slowdive, the magic of Mike Chapman, and a deep dive on David Bowie. Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at h...