We all want to be part of a community. A place where we belong, a place where people are like us—and like us. In the online world, of course, nobody can see what color you are, what sex you are, how old you are, or smell whether you’ve taken a bath in the last week.... 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 →
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 →