Tanya’s back and we talk gay travel and all things NLLFS (?!?). Then we’re joined by actor Troy Ruptash to dissect gay Hollywood, shine the light on gay vampire obsession and even delve into West Wing fanfiction where we discover what was actually happening in his scene with Rob Lowe.
It’s our 100th(!) show and we’re honored to be joined by award-winning change agent and one of Ken’s heroes, Judy Shepard. A true milestone for us all. Huge thanks to the guests, co-hosts, stations and OF COURSE listeners who have supported us over the past 100 shows. Here’s to 100 more!
Carrie pliés into the guest-host chair to talk bullying from a mom’s perspective, quickly followed by Ken’s in-depth deconstruction of his favorite new slogan recently banned on bracelets in Brattleboro!
Action, action, you want action! And tonight, we deliver. First up, GLSEN National Board member and TSISG favorite Mary Jane Karger pops in to urge us to do what we can to make schools safer for all students (order your Safe Space kit today!).
Let’s be clear: NPR’s Neda Ulaby is an absolute delight. She joined us on this rainy October night bringing with her oodles of charm, loads of entertaining stories and just an all-around amazing energy.
Pack your bags because we’re going on a joy journey! First up, the endlessly-entertaining singer/songwriter Phil Putnam calls in to talk about music sales, Mrs. Potts and the pure joy of Chantico.
Broadway diva Kate Pazakis, this is your life! Tonight, we stroll back in time to find out how a girl who almost dedicated herself to the clarinet ended up as a world-renowned (and TSISG favorite!) songstress.
Ken welcomes first-time guest-host Tanya as we deconstruct both what a fulfilling apology to the gay community looks like and how “No.” is a complex policy stance all on its own!
Jodi said that Mercury is in retrograde which is the only explanation we have for why Ken GOES BONKERS! This is perhaps the wackiest, looniest TSISG ever produced. Our advice? Just let it flow over you, try not to question too much and laugh when instructed to chuckle. And, hey, learn some stuff too cause there be some great news herein.
Ken and guest-host Jodi bounce all over the gay world on this episode. Should you change your last name when you get married? Would you send your child to a school that doesn’t much like the gays? Could Ken survive as a knight in a Renaissance Faire? All this (and an expert caller!) on a comprehensively gay edition of This Show is So Gay!
Are there campaign stances that are deal-breakers when it comes to LGBT folks supporting candidates? Can we cure lesbianism? Should Ken give a speech about marriage equality at guest-host Jodi’s wedding this weekend?
A crowning (tiara-ing?) achievement on TSISG as we are joined by the poised, lovely and inspiring Miss New York, Claire Buffie. This is a woman who is wielding her sash in the name of equality and change. Now, how can we keep Ken from harassing those judges…?
First up, we detour through Michigan as we chat with Tom Leger who helped create Ken’s current favorite internet video: two cartoon characters trying to reconcile the distinctly trans unfriendly practices of the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival (click here to watch the video).
