Feast Of Fun : Gay Talk Show

Nothing says Christmas like quite Charlene Unger, a demented housewife from Berwyn, Illinois whose bubbly enthusiasm for singing in her nightgowns is paired beautifully with her obsession for growing poinsettias.Created by comedian Peter Mohawk in the 80s, Charlene was a huge fixture in Chicago’s entertainment scene, appearing on Oprah with Cyndi Lauper, in a Cooking Drag Queen TV show pilot with William Shatner and even featured on the cover of *NSYNC’s final album “Celebrity.”Today Peter Mohawk looks back on his career as Charlene Unger as we talk about Chicago’s nightclub and comedy scene in the 90s, sharing a dressing room with Patrick Swayze, and her obsession with poinsettias as a kooky old lady from Berwyn, Illinois.CHECK OUT CHARLENE UNGER: www.instagram.com/charleneunger411Episode #3060

When Divine screamed “who wants to die for art?” in the film Female Trouble, nobody thought it would be the Terminator delivering the deadly blow. A new trend sweeping social media is portraits created by artificial intelligence software that analyzes your own selfies along with millions of other photos to create mouth watering, heroic thirst traps of you.As with any new technology it comes with its own set of drawbacks like databases that steal the work of artists to learn their style that could ultimately put them out of business. Today we’re taking a look at artificial intelligence portraits, how it’s tapping into our minds to create portraits that shake us to the core by revealing a side of ourselves that we couldn't see before. Plus--• The Liver King, a bodybuilding blogger famous for arguing that eating raw organ meats help to build muscle comes out as using performance enhancing drugs all along. • People are demanding that Timothee Chalamet not put on muscle to become an action movie star. • Republic

A lot of great bodybuilders begin their journey by overcoming huge challenges. Some people’s bodies fall apart long before they begin to build them back up, so when they step onstage, the battle has already been won. Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that tastes as good as it looks!In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today personal trainer, kidney transplant recipient and bicep god Hamilton Parks joins us to talk about overcoming medical his challenges to build a gloriously jacked physique. FOLLOW US: • HAMILTON PARKS: https://www.instagram.com/pecsnpeaks• FAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernos• MARC FELION: https://www.instagram.com/marcfelionPlus- If you want big biceps, train like a gymnast. Why sweet potatoes will make you swole. Be sure to check out our protein packed Sweet Potato pie recipe, so delicious that both Ronnie Coleman and Patti Labelle would approve.

The drag entertainer Shane Jenek, better known to the world as Courtney Act, has lived a pretty remarkable life and she’s just getting started.A front runner on season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Courtney’s season included many memorable people and moments that became a big part of queer culture.But it wasn’t all fun, glitter and games. The show had issues with its lack of trans representation which put Courtney in the awkward situation of getting blocked by host RuPaul on Twitter for speaking out against the silent ban.Ironically, today gender is more fluid than ever, and it feels like all the contestants on Drag Race are either trans or non binary.Today Australian sensation Courtney Act joins us to give us the inside scoop on writing her new book Caught in the Act: A Memoir by Courtney Act

Remember the days of Friendster and MySpace? With Facebook laying off almost 12,000 employees and Twitter canning half its workforce, it looks like death bells are tolling for two of the biggest social media players.Will folks be willing to trust new social media networks like they’ve done before?Today comedian Dan Cass, who studied experimental theater and dance in Russia joins us to look at the impending collapse of two major social media platforms and what is going to fill the void they leave behind?FOLLOW DAN CASS:instagram.com/dankkassPlus–➤ The Supreme Court hands over Trump’s tax records to the House which gives them just weeks to examine them before Republicans regain control in January.➤ Performance artist, sex worker and activist Carol Leigh, best known as the Scarlot Harlot, who popularized the phrase “sex work is work” died, she was 71.➤ Where did the rumors of Dan’s massive dong come from?Episode #3056

If you’ve never been to a bodybuilding competition in person, it might seem quite intimidating with all that muscle painted dark and greasy, strutting it on stage.But in reality a lot of these contests have a wide variety of people from different ages, backgrounds and bodies ready to showcase their physiques.Category is: jacked up butch queen realness!Today our friend John Paul O’Neil, long time listener, first time caller talks about dazzling the crowds at his first two bodybuilding contests by posing to Madonna’s song Vogue ending with a death drop that shook the judges.John has been lifting for 5 years and after his first two bodybuilding contests he’s earned the title of NPC Classic Physique Bodybuilder.JOHN PAUL O'NEIL:instagram.com/jpo_physics_fitnessFAUSTO FERNÓS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION:instagram.com/marcfelionPlus-➤ Box squats and applesauce➤ Getting the perfect spray tan to look your best.Episode #3055

Despite hardship, bigotry, indifference and general ennui, love is the most powerful force in the universe. As William LaTour sang in the 80s: “people are still having sex, this AIDS thing isn’t working.” No matter what, you can’t stop the beat when it comes to people seeking pleasure.Today comedian Matt Brown joins us to take a look back at all the wild experiences we’ve had when it comes to shaking our groove thang, stories of group scenes, cruising, playing music in the bedroom, and getting banned from hook-up apps.And if we’ve ever hooked up with a lovely lady!FOLLOW MATT BROWN: https://www.msbrowncomedy.comPlus-➤ Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield the boxer Tyson notoriously bit his ear off in a famous fight team up to release ear shaped marijuana edibles.➤ Why racists love puppets and Christian fundamentalists love clowns.➤ In his quest to avoid paying his employees a livable wage, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he’ll donate all his money to charity.Episode #3054

When we discovered comedian Maggie Faris’ outrageous show “Dyke It Yourself” web series that parodies craft and home renovation shows we practically rented a U-Haul and moved in.Crafting is big for the holidays so we figured it would be great to chat again with Maggie about her life as a Snow Plow Queen, her outrageous Halloween costume and weird but wonderful crafting ideas.Today Maggie Faris shares with us stories from her new comedy album “Tougher Than a Honey Bee” now available for pre-order, where she proposes marriage to her girlfriend at a giant rainbow slide at the Minnesota State Fair.MAGGIE FARIS: http://extrememaggie.comPlus-➤ A woman unleashes a swarm of bees on the police trying to evict her from her home.➤ A look back at Marc Felion’s vintage Twitter Insults account where he roasted everyone until a Russian --porn-- film company stole it!

When it comes to building muscle, it helps to fearlessly be yourself. Amateur bodybuilder Derek Bolt raised eyebrows and shook the bigots when he competed in a bodybuilding contest wearing purple nail polish that matched his purple posing trunks.Although Derek loved the presentation, he felt the look, along with his career as a film star, was too much for the judges and hurt his ranking in the contest. Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast whose nail polish always complements the posing trunks!In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today Derek Bolt, amateur bodybuilder, architect, film star, and overall renaissance man joins us to look at breaking boundaries in bodybuilding as a openly gay, polyamorous man.DEREK BOLT: https://www.instagram.com/derekboltfitFAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: https://www.instagram.com/marcfelionPlus- Why yoga and stretching is so

It wouldn’t be Halloween without trick-or-treating, a tradition that goes back centuries but became super popular with the proliferation of mass produced candy.As more folks got into the festivities, so did parent’s anxieties over their kids' candy being poisoned by wicked strangers.But for all the fear mongering out there, over the past hundred years there have only been a handful of cases involving kids being hurt or killed by tainted treats, and it was usually the kid’s own parents who did the dastardly deed.That’s right folks, the person most likely to poison your child’s Halloween candy is you. Today we’re taking a look at real-life Halloween candy horror stories, the few cases that made parents want to x-ray their kids' bags of treats at the hospital every year. Plus--Bros film director Nicholas Stoller (who identifies as heterosexual) agree’s with the films star Billy Eichner, that homophobia is hurting their box office sales.And farewell to icon Angela Lansbury, star of many Disney films and Murder S

When you think of musical theater you don’t often think of bodybuilders, but the roles of Rocky in Rocky Horror Picture Show, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast or Tarzan in Disney’s stage adaptation all require a certain amount of muscle to portray the role.Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that has a sophisticated charm and plenty of muscle!In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today florist, musical theater actor and bodybuilder Jimmi Cook joins us to look at playing all the jacked up musical theater roles including Rocky, Gaston and Tarzan and his new enterprise as a competitive bodybuilder seeking to win his IFBB Pro Card.Jimmy Cook made his television debut on the reality TV series Full Bloom on HBO Max, and now runs a flower and  gift shop called White Barn Decor in Belfair, Washington.FOLLOW JIMMI COOK: https://www.instagram.com/cookjimmiFAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/fau

Pride season may start in June, but it really ends on Halloween, the night when drag queens are born and gay men find a way to incorporate being shirtless into any costume.But for your viewing entertainment, there are plenty of delicious treats and unfortunately a few tricks vying for your screen time. At the top of the list is the film Bros starring Billy Eichner and featuring appearances by many of our favorite guests of Feast of Fun.Today we take a look at all the film and streaming LGBTQ themed seasonal releases for Halloween. Why are people so eager to declare Bros a box office bomb despite being #4 in sales and outperforming most romantic comedies?➤ Jackie Beat takes on psychotherapy on Out TV.➤ Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ resurrects the Sanderson Sisters and our favorite zombie Billy.➤ Rob Zombie’ reboots the Munsters.➤ Hulu’s ‘Huluween Dragstravaganza’, takes on the difficult challenge of making drag queens funny.➤ And arriving late for Halloween but stealing all the candy will be Tim Burton’s Wednesday,

It’s great staying friends with people through the years, and nobody’s seen this show grow as much as comedian Amanda Cohen. Amanda came into our lives through a Craigslist ad looking for people with big personalities to participate in a Pee Wee’s Playhouse style musical variety show.Soon after meeting, we launched this podcast and Amanda’s been with us through the highs and lows of our 18 years in podcasting. She’s a rising star in LA’s comedy scene and she’s currently touring the Midwest.Today comedian Amanda Cohen joins us to kick off our fall season to talk about the early years of podcasting and to look at the future of filmmaking and artificial intelligence. Will computers auto generate infinite reboots of our favorite shows with our favorite actors, like Carol Channing as the Borg Queen on Star Trek?AMANDA COHEN: http://www.amandacohen.comResistance is futile, RASPBERRIES!Plus--➤ A look at the pressure entertainers go through to get plastic surgery.➤ The fascist origins of the world’s most recognized f

Going to the gym can make some folks want to shout “Hallelujah!”In a world that often positions the body as sinful, taking the time to build muscle can shift you into a spiritual place that connects you with the swole divine. Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast who asks for forgiveness on our cheat days,as we forgive those who curl in the squat rack.In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle- the incredible journey of bodybuilding, muscle gods and muscle worship, literally! Today bodybuilder, queer Christian and ordained minister Father Ethan Jewett joins us to talk about the spiritual connection between building muscle and creating queer space in places where it doesn’t normally happen. Best known on Instagram as the Jacked Priest, Fr. Jewett turned to bodybuilding as a way to connect with his spirituality and his identity as a gay man.FOLLOW REV. ETHAN JEWETT: https://www.instagram.com/jackedpriest/ FAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: https://www.instagram.c

To form those legendary bodybuilder physiques, athletes have long relied on hard work, good food and lots of drugs.But not everyone takes this path.Created as a counter-movement to conventional bodybuilding, the category of natural bodybuilding places the focus on building muscle without performance-enhancing substances like anabolic steroids, growth hormone, insulin and SARMs.But in their quest to celebrate muscle without chemistry, some contests ban anyone who’s had too many Frapuccinos.Today Australian natural bodybuilder, father and coach Aaron Iron Curtis joins us to talk about getting banned from natural bodybuilding contests after testing positive for Jack3ed, a popular caffeinated pre-workout drink.At the time of his ban Aaron was one of the front runners in natural bodybuilding and to this day he remains performance enhancing drug free.FOLLOW AARON CURTIS: https://instagram.com/iron_curtisPlus-➤ Understanding progressive overload and why marathon runners have a hard time putting on muscle.➤ Why some

Pop culture artist Andy Warhol once predicted that in the near future, everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. But with the advent of social media and pay per view sites of an adult nature, muscular athletes can now be stars for a lot longer than 15 minutes. You get a whole month for $9.99 plus tax!Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that’ll oil you up and rub you down down down.In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle- how to build it, keep it growing, muscle gods and muscle worship.Today bodybuilder Scott Holliday, who describes himself as an encourager of courageous authenticity, joins us to talk about being one of Only Fans’ top muscle worship video creators, creating Man-tality a healing community for men, and overcoming past traumas as a way to grow your body and mind.SCOTT HOLLIDAY: https://www.instagram.com/hollidaybamPlus--➤ The best bodybuilding gyms in Austin, Texas.➤ Gigantism: the fascination with sexy giants who crush things.Episode #3045

Even though it does get pretty breezy here, Chicago got the nickname “The Windy City'' from its boisterous politicians who have a lot to say. Over the years, we’ve had many unusual folks run for political office, like the ACT-UP drag queen performance artist Joan Jett-Blakk who ran for Mayor of the Second City and then later tried to “Lick Bush'' in a run for the presidency.Following that great tradition, Chicago performance artist and drag queen Jezebel À GoGo, now known as J Saxon joins us today to talk about their foray into the race to become Chicago’s next Mayor as a progressive who wants to abolish the police.You may remember J Saxon whose first appearance ten years ago on this show “Why I became a drag queen” looked at the rising tide in favor of young people dressing up in drag to define and express themselves.SAXON FOR MAYOR: https://saxonformayor.comPlus-- A look into the Beyoncé and Kellis controversy, and how past betrayals rob us of future better relationships.Episode #3044

San Francisco theater has had a long history of inviting everyone to shine onstage and shake their groove thing. Since the 1960’s, with performance troupes like the Cockettes, fabulous drag acts and male burlesque all incorporate anyone with a dream of being seen.But when you have a lot of performers with stars in their eyes and two left feet, the show can grind to a halt if the choreography isn't accessible.Today San Francisco choreographer to the stars Rory Davis joins us to talk about his work wrangling the top drag queens, movie stars and entertainers into fabulous shows. From his Richard Simmons inspired dance classes, to coordinating some of Peaches Christ’s productions and getting the fellas to bare it all in BALONEY the popular male burlesque revue, Rory delivers the moves that make anyone shine bright like a diamond.RORY DAVIS: instagram.com/rorykdavisEpisode #3043

Step aside AIDS, move over Covid, there’s a new plague in town: Monkeypox. This week the World Health Organization declared the spread of Monkeypox a global emergency.Men who have sex with men are the highest risk right now, but that could change very quickly if our health care system doesnt get it under control. Even worse, if the press continues to position this as a sequel to AIDS, folks may hesistate to get help if they worry that people will think they are gay.Today comedian Matt Brown, Ms Brown if ya nasty, joins us to take a look at the hilariously named but definitely no joke Monkeypox pandemic, and how for gay men who lived through the AIDS crisis, this feels like deja vu all over again.FOLLOW MATT BROWN: https://www.msbrowncomedy.comPlus--➤ Macy Gray and Bette Midler fall prey to right wing misinformation on trans women.➤ Actor Ryan Gosling says he agreed to play Ken in the upcoming live action Barbie movie after receiving a sign from the universe.➤ 80s pop star Pat Benetar says she won't sing “Hit

Bodybuilding is now a competitive sport, but its roots lie in show business. Strongmen have long been a staple of circus acts for their feats of strength but it was Prussian bodybuilder Eugen Sandow, who, under the management of Florenz Ziegfeld, went from lifting heavy objects onstage to capturing the world’s imagination by posing and flexing his muscles for fun and entertainment.Over a hundred years later, there’s a club night called FLEX in San Francisco’s leather bar Powerhouse, which has bodybuilders come show off their muscles and invites the audience to join in on the fun with a best biceps contest.Today FLEX organizer, bodybuilder and performer Andrew Dombos joins us to talk about putting together his muscle worship quarterly events, inspired by classic live muscle worship videos made by JimmyZ where audiences marvel at muscular physiques.ANDREW DOMBO: instagram.com/musclepupbadgeFAUSTO FERNOS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelionPlus--➤ The sadomasochistic nature of working