FOF #702 – The 702 Club
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It’s hard to believe that we are into our fourth year of podcasting! With so many shows under our belt we decided to assemble a clip show to commemorate the good times. Welcome to the 702 Club!
We don’t do a lot of clip shows because honestly, the editing process is difficult and time consuming. As much fun as these clip shows are and as nice as it is to look back, we always aim to stay focused on the future, because that is where the possible lies.
In the coming weeks we have a lot of great new shows and guests lined up for you to enjoy. So please stick with us as we move on.
I know a lot of people will write and say “I miss this person” when they hear them on a clip. Please be assured we miss these people too. We had great times and good friendships with them. They contributed so much to all of us. They helped us live, love, laugh and grow.
It hurts when we come up with a great comedy bit and think “perfect for so an so” and there not there to deliver it, but it’s the old show business cliche that “The show must go on” and indeed, on we do go. It’s always a new day at the Feast of Fools and we will always seek out the brightest and best for you and for us.
The most important thing you can do to show guests you care is to get a profile! The bigger the community, the more they’ll be encouraged to keep on doing what they are doing.
If you are a fan of someone who appears on the show, then never forget to post your comments on the show they are on- it’s your way of giving applause. Send them a private message through the website, get to know them and show them you appreciate their efforts.
Thanks to the following “superheroes” who did extensive research and contributed clip ideas: berrym16, rcktmanil, JoshPoz, gabe, kwhinsahw, and PupDon. Kisses to you all.
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FOF #701 – Gay Sexy Fun
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Advances in gay rights have brought forth a glorious new world of opportunities and healthy relationships for people everywhere. But with advances in acceptance and in medicine come new risks and responsibilities.
Many sexually transmitted diseases are still being spread- HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia. What about substance abuse, staph infections, alcoholism and depression? And to make things worse, without universal health care in this country, many wait until the last minute to seek treatment.
Although people with HIV/AIDS are living longer than ever, it’s still a terrible disease with no known cure. What are some exciting, sexy new ways we can protect ourselves and live happy health lives?
Writer, advocate and activist Jim Pickett, Director of Advocacy for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago joins us on today’s show to answer your questions and discuss your ideas on sexuality and health this Sunday. Jim is one of the founders of International Rectal Microbicide Advocates and is LifeLube’s blog diva. And he performed at one of our very first Feast of Fools live show almost ten years ago, did ya know?
Porn director and drag diva Chi Chi Larue put out last month a safe sex PSA urging us, other porn companies and actors to “wrap it up.”
Although her intentions are good, wouldn’t it be more effective to show some of her sexy athlete/porn stars like Blake Riley instead of Chi Chi saying the same thing? The way a message is delivered can be just as important as the message itself. If you want more people to use condoms more often, eroticize their use. Sex sells.
Listen as we answer questions from you, our beautiful listeners about sexual health. What are ways you can educate yourself about healthy sex? How do you keep it fresh and hot?
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FOF #700 – A Friend in Need
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What is life like for gay teens in America today? Although we’ve made incredible gains in the past decade in bringing about social gains, political and religious acceptance still drag far behind.
Ten years ago three filmmakers aired on HBO a dark comedy short called “Trevor” about a teenage boy who attempts suicide when he realizes he’s gay.
The producers of “Trevor” looked for a national hotline to cater to any queer and questioning youth who might have some concerns after finding something of themselves in the short film. After a short search, they were surprised to find that there wasn’t any such service available so they started The Trevor Project, which is the now the nation’s premier 24-hour hotline for gay, lesbian, trans, bi, and questioning youth in crisis.
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386).
Listen on as we talk to Charles Robbins, the Executive director for the Trevor Project about why gay teens more than ever at risk for suicide, how to find allies in your neck of the woods and why Hollywood A-list celebrities love this cause.
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Yes, this is our 700th show! To celebrate this landmark as we go into our 4th year of podcast and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Feast of Fools, we’re offering these brand new, firecracker red t-shirts. These gorgeous limited-run t-shirts are printed on 100% combed cotton on American Apparel t-shirts.
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FOF #699 – Love Potion Sorceress
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Valentine’s Day has come a little early this year. My good friend Solitaire has stopped by today to announce the winner’s of our Valentine’s Day Massacre Photo Contest she was running on her Deviant art account. Congratulations Alan Valcarcel! Your lovely animated gif where Fausto and I get buried in hearts got the top prize in the contest! Check it out:
Coming in at a close second was Philly81, who’s montage of sexy angels made us want to die and go to heaven. From the looks of his profile pic, he’s quite a studly angel himself.
Brain-Forks’s 3rd place entry consisted of Fausto holding up a creepy oversized bloody heart, as if a giant bodybuilder, smoker or obese person had literally given up their heart for him to hold. Who’s going to clean up all that fake blood?
What a delight it was to see all the entries and a heartfelt thanks to those who submitted. Everybody who sent us something is a winner on the Feast of Fools though so please send us an email for details.
Solitaire thinks Anne Coulter is a lesbian. Now, I’ve heard Anne called just about anything-a man in dress, a tranny, the devil, a lesbian and even a drag queen sitting on a cake. But, Solitaire thinks Anne suffers from hypothyroidism and if she would just get her thyroid in control she could rent a U-Haul and settle down with a nice lady sipping a hot cup of herbal tea and not be such a right wing freak. Is there a doctor in the house? Can we get a diagnosis please.
There is a lot of talk in the news today about genetically modified plants and animals. It seems that they have finally created a genetically modified blue rose, which makes my blue-haired Fausto very happy. It seems that they haven’t been able to create a true blue rose through hybridization because roses lack the genes that produce the color blue. So, scientists grafted blue producing genes from pansies to create the first blue rose. I wonder if having some pansy genes in the roses will make them go gay. Maybe they’ll call it the “Ting a Ling” rose.
Did you know mice can’t catch colds? Neither did I until I read that some mice have been genetically engineered just to catch said cold in order to figure out a way to stop the rhinovirus, the virus that causes colds. Now, scientists can study the mice and try different treatments to get rid of one of our most common ailments. Poor mice. Someone please pass them some mini tissues.
Join us as Solitaire leads Fausto Fernos and me, Marc Felion on a meditation that goes awry and as we discuss election news, how to make it big on Flickr and how to attract a hot mate.
Check out Solitaire’s show Tones where she interviews artists and musicians and visit her wonderful Flickr Gallery.
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FOF #698 – Overcoming Blushing
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Dutch psychologists are now offering a course in overcoming blushing. Personally, I like it when someone blushes a little, it reveals a sensitive side that I might like to get to know a little better. But, according to Ask Yahoo:
“Blushing is a unique blend of evolutionary and social behavior. It’s an involuntary reaction of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for our “fight or flight” response, but blushing is solely triggered by social cues.
People generally blush when they’re feeling embarrassed, scared, or stressed. As a result of the “fight or flight” response, the capillaries that carry blood to the skin widen, and the increased blood flow lends the face, as well as sometimes the chest, neck, or even the body or legs, a reddened color.”
Today we share our predictions for the Super Tuesday Presidential Primaries, did we get it right? As of this writing we still don’t have a clear winner for the Democrats. Of course, McCain is still the front runner for the Republican party. I respect McCain if he gets the nomination because the man is tough. He was caught and tortured by the Vietnamese. I’ve eaten at Vietnamese restaurants so I know a little of what that’s like. Pho-yuk! I can only imagine what he had to eat. Just kidding, I’ll vote Democrat, but Vietnamese food still generally sucks. Oh, and torture sucks too.
Can high heel shoes can improve your sex life? There’s science behind this one- It seems that a certain amount of heel in your shoe can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles which will make you a better lover. Shoes also make your calves look good and puts your butt into a “presenting” mode like you would see on Animal Planet. So, the shoe not only gets you into the sack but it adds benefits to keep you there. So, now you know why that little old lady lived in a shoe had so many dang kids.
We can’t believe that dear sweet Tracy chastised her cats Empress and Venus for engaging in a little pussy play. She actually yelled at them for a just a little casual catalingus. Tracy was shocked that her kitties came out of the closet like that. No warning at all! No softball games, no mullets, no Virginia Wolfe, they just went straight to the muff diving. Wow! Now, she really does feel bad about the catus interruptus so don’t be too harsh on her. But, have you ever had a pet go gay? We want to know.
Join us today as we discuss all these wonderful things and also a blow up doll loses it’s moan in Transylvania- blah blah, why Wal-Mart won’t sell condoms to teens and so much more.
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FOF #644 – Lettuce Entertain You
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Get your salad fork ready because New York City’s finest drag queen comedian, Hedda Lettuce is here! The obscene green queen who makes Halloween seem serene joins us on today’s show.
Hedda was forged in the fires of AIDS activism and in the New York City Cable Access television scene of the early 90s. Fifteen years later Hedda’s still going strong, traveling the country with her hilarious stand up act, and is a six time winner of “Drag Queen of the Year” by HX Magazine.
Hedda joins Marc Felion and me, Fausto Fernós to talk about why her hair is green, being Samantha’s boyfriend on the TV show “Sex and the City,” Miss Understood and running for President of the United States of America.
We’re not sure if she’ll get on any ballot but she’s got my vote! As Hedda says, why be forced to choose between Hillary and Barack, when you can have both?
Pictured here is a wonderful photo of the three of us taken by Sal-E at the Lakeshore Theater last month. Hedda’s show was hysterically funny as she spontaneously went from ribbing a gay couple sitting in the front row to being pummeled by twinkies.
A ton of Chicago drag celebrities were there, including Sal-E, Kevin Aviance, Tina Torch, Velicity and Teriyaki. Why Velicity chose such a hard name to understand is beyond me, but Hedda explains it all.
ATTENTION New York City listeners! Go check out Hedda’s hilarious act tomorrow night at the Vlada Lounge in the Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood. Hedda is hilarious, you wont be disappointed. Show starts at 10pm. Vlada is one of my favorite places to visit, with cute customers and a fantastic selection of flavored, all-natural vodkas. Try a margarita made with gingered vodka. Yum!
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FOF #642 – Tricks and Treats
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Boy did we have a great time at Chicago’s Lakeview Halloween Parade! The streets were filled with hundreds of hunky, freaky, brassy and sassy folks who strutted their stuff. Marc and I were joined by Amanda and her hot date Ooga for some wild times and lots of laughs. Our buddy Rick was also out with us dressed as-a “Boystown Gay,” which basically means he wore his normal clothes. Next Year we are going to force feminize him. What fun we all had and we hope you enjoy our recap of the wonderful events!
But others were not so lucky. We chat with Curtis Jensen about what went down in the City by the Bay on All Hallow’s Eve. It seems the residents of San Francisco’s Castro Street Disctrict are crying Booo hoo as festivities, bars and streets were closed off by the city in an attempt to prevent violent activity which has marred previous Halloween celebrations in the heart of “Gay America.” Typically hundreds of thousands of people descend upon this gay enclave to celebrate what may people consider to be the gayest holiday of them all-Halloween.
The civic officials in San Francisco had originally planned to create an alternative holiday celebration at the city’s waterfront in order to lure people away from the Castro but that plan fell threw. So what did they do? They sent in the troops. The city lined up 600 police officers and barricaded the charming Castro Street District in order to keep people out, effectively creating a gay ghetto. They also asked all the business to shut down so there wouldn’t be any funny business. What party poopers. I hope the good people of San Francisco give their leaders a what for.
Thanks Curtis for giving us the down low.
Coming out of the closet is never an easy thing for people to do, but some people have it worse off than others. It seems that a South African fellow was so terrified and ashamed to come out to his parents that he killed them to spare them the pain of his being gay. He also attempted to kill himself but he survived and now is in custody.
So we say to all the parents of the world to please tell your children that you love them and that’s it’s ok to be gay. The life you save just may be your own.
Fausto and I discuss some of the odd news we’ve been seeing lately: There is a monument to a pig that’s been erected in Russia and no, it’s not of Vladimir Putin nor is it at the local sex club. It commemerates an area of the world known for their sausages. German Granny’s are knitting for your fetish needs so if you want something kinky and warm for those cold winters nights, they’ve got you covered! Also, the world’s oldest living animal is now dead. Killed by science! (Insert dramatic music.)
Click here to see pictures of Chicago’s Halloween Parade 2007.
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FOF #546 – Prison Hilton
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Oh happy day! Paris Hilton is in prison, and now the world is again safe. If we could now catch Osama Bin Laden, it would be a good week.
We’re not sure if Paris Hilton deserves her misery, or her fans. Anyone who drinks and drives, and then continues to do so under a suspended license, and CAN afford not to do so deserves some “special attention.”
We thought bloggers who stalk celebrities were going to go mum on the subject, but at the last minute Perez Hilton posted his namesake’s mug shot on his site. Good for you P.H.!
Join Miss Ronnie, Marc and me, Fausto as we talk about coconuts as a renewable fuel, scary HIV stories from the Netherlands, and why we just love love love coffee and alcohol. (more…)
FOF #473 – Coconuts
Ronnie discovered this unique store in Chicago named Jazze Junque that sells vintage cookie jars and salt & pepper shakers. Naturally, we just HAD to pull her cookie jar out of lay-away and give it to her as a birthday present.
Miss Ronnie is a happy girl. For her birthday she made out like a bandit, getting three statues of pleasantly plump individuals- an Indian Buddha, a Chinese Buddha and a cookie jar resembling a chubby Billie Holiday.
Pictured here is our very own Miss Ronnie holding her precious cookie jar like a infant. She is one proud momma.
Ronnie discovered this unique store in Chicago named Jazze Junque that sells vintage cookie jars and salt & pepper shakers. Naturally, we just HAD to pull her cookie jar out of lay-away and give it to her as a birthday present.
Click here to see Ronnie’s pictures of the store.
Today’s show begins with a bonding ritual I saw on TV. When Hillary Clinton went on the Oprah Winfrey show to promote her book “It Takes A Village” she said that one of the joys of her family was when she, Bill and Chelsea opened up a coconut.
So when Marc and I were shopping for groceries at our local Mexican/Greek grocery store, we were delighted to find some freshly husked coconuts just begging to be on our show. (more…)
FOF #367 – The Color Lesbian
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Mekole Wells wants to get into Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple musical here in Chicago BAD. We here at the FOF think Mekole would be a fabulous Shug Avery screaming out “You Sure is Ugly!”
What is your favorite line from “The Color Purple” film?
Mekole Wells began her carreer (like most divas) singing in Church. In the 1980’s Mekole under the name “Eleesa” hit the billboard charts with her dance hit “Where Did Your Love Go.”
In 1998 Mekole was stabbed 10 times in a vicious attack her throat was cut she was told she would probably never be able to sing again, but through love, strength and sheer will she now stands as one of Chicago’s greatest onstage signing women.
An out and proud lesbian you can find Mekole singing weekly in“Menopause the Musical” at the Apollo Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
Join Mekole and our good friend Gregg Shapiro as we dish the dirt on Chicago’s music scene, lesbian music, menopause, the Gay Games, and why Mekole wants to be cast in “The Color Purple” musical.
Oprah are you listening?
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