Today's Guest: Jason Stuart, comedian, actor I’m not one to put labels on a person, but I guess if the cover of Jason Stuart’s latest DVD can describe him as “America’s top gay stand-up comic,” then it’s okay for me to repeat it. But that leads to a question: Does “gay” mean homosexual men... Continue Reading →
Comedian Michele Balan is still standing with Mr. Media! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Comedian Michele Balan Not to put too much pressure on her, but Michele Balan is a standup comedian from New York, where every city block is bursting with comic setups and teardowns. So she’s gotta be funny, right? Balan first came to national attention on the comedy reality series “Last Comic Standing.”... Continue Reading →
Don’t lie to me, Monica Raymund; I know your Dad! PODCAST INTERVIEW
St. Petersburg, Florida is pretty good at turning out dramatic talent. There is Angela Bassett, of course, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her work in What’s Love Got to Do with It” and is currently starring on the NBC series “ER.” And then there is Patrick Wilson, who has been... Continue Reading →
Ally Sheedy makes indie film pretty darn Steam-y! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Kyle Schickner’s new indie drama Steam had me at “it co-stars Ally Sheedy and Ruby Dee,” but made me a fan when Kate Siegel’s character says, “Mom, I’m a lesbian.” I know it doesn’t sound funny, being out of context and all, but it cracked me up. If you get the chance to see... Continue Reading →
Expert and author Jenny Block on open marriage and more! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Jenny Block, author, Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage, O Wow: Discovering Your Ultimate Orgasm What if you could sleep with someone who wasn’t your spouse or significant other – and not only get away with it, but arrange things so that your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend not... Continue Reading →
Prism Comics editor talks about LGBT Comics! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Jonathan Riggs is my guest for this hour of Mr. Media. I began the show with some trepidation -- I was late getting back from the bank for one thing and almost missed the show entirely! -- and I know absolutely nothing about the narrow market for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered comics. Hell,... Continue Reading →
From the bench: Syndicated gay TV Judge David Young rules! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Judge David Young is unlike any other TV judge you’ve likely seen before. In a video marketplace with courts of every color and gender and with their focuses ranging from petty crimes and divorce to Texas justice, the Judge David Young show has a gimmick that’s no gimmick. Yep, he’s gay. JUDGE DAVID YOUNG... Continue Reading →
67 Girlfriends editor Heather Findlay employed a straight woman! INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Heather Findlay, editor of Girlfriends magazine. Originally published December 2, 1996 Just because Girlfriends is a magazine for lesbians, don’t assume everyone who works there is on their team. “We have bisexuals in the office,” notes editor-in-chief Heather Findlay rather brightly. “And we employed a straight over the summer! It’s not a job... Continue Reading →