Near and Queer to My Heart

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Jade Bronte and was performed and recorded at our November 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. Genevieve brings us the story of Baby Girl, who should have her own movie, tv show, and Broadway show. Maybe one day, but for...

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Jade Bronte and was performed and recorded at our April 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. Jade talks about how important queer culture is and what it has meant in her life and we are here for it! If you are in New Orlea...

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Daniel Gray and was performed and recorded at our April 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Daniel's first time on our stage and he did a fabulous job. If you are in New Orleans check out our Greetings, from Quee...

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Prin Pelletier and was performed and recorded at our January 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. This was Prin's first time gracing our stage and she took the show's theme Intentions to heart. If you are in New Orleans ch...

We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This one is from Shep Kelly and was performed and recorded at our February 2023 show at the Allways Lounge in New Orleans. The show's theme was petty and Shep had just the story. To learn more about Shep Kelly listen to our full interview with her in...

This has been in the works for a while and it is finally here! We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This first one comes to us from Jeez Loueez (to learn more about Jeez check out our episode 83) who tells us a tale about Cardi B's birthday. Connect with Jeez: Insta @ItsJeezLoueez FB @JeezLo...

We talk with burlesque extraordinaire Jeez Loueez! We dish about our one-eyed cats (of course), how she got into burlesque, and go in deep about the meaning of queer visibility and so much more! Connect with Jeez: Insta @ItsJeezLoueez FB @JeezLoueez Social Media with us: Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart X @QueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=1428...

This episode we talk with New Orleans comedian Clara Kelley! She tells us about growing up in Iowa, performing stand-up with a purpose, and getting engaged! Connect with Clara Kelley: Insta @SadHouseCats Connect with us: X: @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB: @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ne...

Join us as we sit down with New Orleans storytelling king Dylan Perry. Dylan tells us about his time in the military, moving from Key West to rural Mississippi, and some saucy adventures he had along the way. Connect with Dylan: Insta @dyl_pkl Connect with us: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Sup...

Join us as we sit down with Mich Gonzalez, storyteller extraordinaire! Mich tells us about making the big move to NY, getting engaged, and what inspires him! Social media with us: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Connect with Mich: Insta @TheTea_inMich Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

Happy Mardi Gras! This episode we talk with singer, drag performer, actor, and comedian Jade Esteban Estrada who tells us about his days in the Latin pop scene, international pride celebrations, and all about his current tour Jade In America. Connect with Jade: http://www.getjaded.com Insta @ThePradaEnchilada Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart: Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @Queerto...

Kicking off our first episode of 2023 with the talented comedian, writer, and drag performer Justice Singleton. Justice tells us about growing up with show-biz parents, why he left his hometown of LA, and how to live your most honest life. Connect with Justice Singleton: Insta @DaRealPoeticJustice Twitter @RLPoeticJustice Connect with us: Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-m...

For our 77th episode, we talk with New Orleans-based musician Eva LoVullo. She tells us about her musical roots, how Hurricane Katrina changed her life and her New York subway adventures. Connect with Eva: Insta @Eva LoVullo https://evalovullo.com/ Connect with us: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=1428...

Join us as we sit down with playwright, improvisor, storyteller, and stand up Mary Jacobs! She tells us about what it means to miss New Orleans, her punk band days, and all about her fiancé's proposal! Connect with Mary: Insta @marys.rack / @livegirlscomedy Facebook @VitalityNOLA Connect with us: Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-a...

Happy pride month! This episode we bring you stand up comedian Jeff Klein! Jeff was recently in the P3 Comedy Festival at Pensacola Pride and does stand up all over! He is the host of Beer with a Queer and writer/producer/star of Outside a Comedy Club. Jeff talks with us about how cats do have souls (we knew it!), how to decide how many animals is too many, and being true to yourself in life and i...

We are back with another fabulous episode for y'all! We sit down with Keeda with a Q for our first in person interview since COVID. Keeda talks with us about what comedy means to her, her first crush, and that time she had strippers and her mom at her birthday party. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a clip of Keeda crushing it at stand-up. Connect with Keeda: Insta/FB @KeedawithaQ YouTube:...

Such fun talking with comedian/author/storyteller Kelly Stone! She talks to us about her new book, breaking away from the church, and what really happens at sleepovers! Connect with Kelly http://www.kellystone.org Insta @KellyStoneComedy Social Media with us! Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Hosted on...

Jeff D. returns to our podcast to update us on the last three years (see episode 10 for his Near and Queer to My Heart debut). Jeff D. talks to us about his sobriety, the dangers of policing art, and of course we dish on musical theater! Connect with Jeff D. http://www.jeffdcomedy.com/ FB @AboutJeffD Twitter @JeffDComedy Social media with us: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart FB/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart...

This episode we talk with actress, writer, director, and producer Chloe Burns! We delve into media representation of trauma survivors and queerness, how when COVID changed her life plans she pivoted to something amazing, and how to tell Kansas politicians they are wrong for that. Connect with Chloe: Twitter @ItsChloeBurns Trauma Bonded: https://seedandspark.com/fund/trauma-bonded Connect with us:...

What an honor it was to talk with Misti Gaither! Talk show host, singer, drag queen, and community activist Misti Gaither tells us about growing up Pentecostal, her love for karaoke, and finding her true home. We even make Misti misty eyed! Connect with Misti: FB @Misti. Ates Connect with us: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Fb/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Sup...

Join us for our second international episode featuring podcast host and stand-up comedian Lauren Deborah! Lauren tells us about moving halfway across the world, running a comedy club, and the reason why she loved the show the OC so much! Connect with Lauren Deborah: Instagram:  @hilaurendeborah Twitter:  @hilaurendeborah Host/Producer:  my dad stole my limelight podcast Connect with...

Our first international episode! We are joined by writer, actress, stand up comedian Maxine Grossman coming to us from Toronto! Maxine tells us how to speak in a Canadian accent, how stand up changed her life, and why she loves gin and tonics! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for one of Maxine's stand up sets. Connect with Maxine: https://maxine-grossman.com/ Insta @MaxineGrossman Twitter @Max...

We talk with former pro wrestler and current comedian, fitness model, screenwriter, and actress Denise Winkelman! Denise tells us about her many different journeys - from being raised in northern, northern Minnesota to her pro wrestling days to working in finance to her transition to moving to LA to pursue comedy full-time, she has done it all! Connect with Denise Winkelman: Insta @Denise_Winkelma...

In this episode we talk with actress, writer, and filmmaker Giovannie Espiritu about escaping a cult, making it in the business, and figuring out who you are! Connect with Giovannie: DykeCentral on Amazon HollywoodActorsWorkshop.com giovannieespiritu.com   Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart: Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=...

Our latest episode features pansexual performer Lisa Laureta. Lisa does it all! She does stand-up, voiceovers, animation, characters, and so much more. Lisa tells us about naked comedy (yes it is a thing and no it is not sexual!), her coming out journey, and learning what happiness means to her. Connect with Lisa Laureta: www. LisaLaureta.com snorebark@gmail.com @LisaLaureta on all socials Connect...