Stereotypes

Recorded in front of a live audience for 91.7 FM KALW's Queer Power Hour , this is the Stereotypes Pride special hosted by Christopher Beale , starring queer comics Kristee Ono , Natasha Muse and Wonder Dave !

On this episode of Stereotypes , Christopher Beale delves into the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness with Alicia Valenski , a bisexual, neurodivergent author, and world traveler.  They discuss the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face in finding safe and inclusive travel destinations. Alicia shares insights from her latest book, Lonely Planet's LGBTQ+ Travel Guide , which is sourced from...

Whether through his myriad contributions to style, his talk show, or his run as a judge on Project Runway All Stars there is a good chance that you know Isaac Mizrahi. But you may not have known that for Isaac Mizrahi, all of that work in fashion, the success, the failures, was actually his plan B. How Isaac Mizrahi climbed to the top of the mountain in fashion, then got back to Plan A this time o...

On this episode of Stereotypes: Straight Talk From Queer Voices , host Christopher J. Beale sits down with Sister Roma , a prominent member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , to discuss hookup safety amid an increase in violence targeting queer individuals through hookup apps. "I was scared for my community, and I was pissed off!" - Sister Roma The Sisters, known for their activism and HIV/A...

Black Native trans professional wrestler Nyla Rose grabbed attention when All Elite Wrestling signed her, and even more when they made her the first trans World Champion. That was 5 years ago, but it's a very different world today. AEW's Nyla Rose stops by Stereotypes. LINKS Nyla Rose on IG Christopher J. Beale Stereotypes Podcast Stereotypes. Live AEW TIX

San Francisco based Queer South Asian recording artist Miraaj recounts his journey from growing up in Dubai with a crush on Ricky Martin, to coming out and moving to America to make music. Plus, Miraaj shares the inspiration for his new song and video " Secret " out now. Hear the full 40 minute interview on Patreon,  click here . LINKS Miraaj Christopher J. Beale Stereotypes

Cory Allen spent a number of years on Michelle Obama's personal Secret Service detail, standing next to the most powerful couple in the world as an out and proud gay man. What was it like being Michelle Obama's Secret Service Agent, and what were his favorite moments…that he can talk about? From the Grammys to the World Cup, finding love, becoming a father and reconnecting with Michelle Obama, Cor...

Anita Bryant has died, and if you've noticed queer people celebrating a bit you might be wondering why. At the beginning of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, she was probably the most visibly anti-LGBTQ person in America. This time on Stereotypes, why those of us in the know think Anita Bryant was wicked. LINKS StereotypesPodcast.org Christopher J. Beale Patreon AP News *NOTE: This episode was reu...

Meet Toni Cannon, a charismatic trans man known for his acrobatic strongman performances, which combine feats of strength with dramatic flair. " I wouldn't say I had the worst family experience with being trans or queer, but it was challenging." – Toni Cannon Toni shares his journey of coming out as trans, discovering acrobatics, and eventually joining San Francisco's Circus Bella . Plus, how his...

Trans synth rock duo The FMs was conceptualized and created by longtime friends Matte Namer (she/they) and Frankie Rex (he/they). After releasing one album and recording parts for another,  Rex suddenly died . Namer has dusted off Rex' vocal tracks for two new albums, and has their sights set on the future of The FMs. - LINKS Hear the full interview with Matte Namer Christopher Beale The FMs  

On this episode of Stereotypes: Straight Talk from Queer Voices , Christopher Beale introduces us to Lynne Jassem , a remarkable queer performer and pioneer whose journey began 75 years ago when she started exploring her gender identity at the tender age of three. Despite living as a butch lesbian, Lynne never fully embraced labels like non-binary or transgender, preferring a playful ambiguity in...

Stereotypes has been away for a bit, host Christopher Beale shares an important update. LINKS StereotypesPodcast.org ChristopherJBeale.com Patreon.com/RealChrisJBeale

Standup comedy from LA-based comic Nina Nguyen, plus her take on representing transness in her comedy, and performing as a Trans woman in the male-dominated business of standup. Recorded at the San Francisco Eagle during Safewords Comedy Showcase "Laughs In Trans Nation" on August 28, 2024. LINKS Follow Nina on Instagram Follow Christopher on Instagram Stereotypes Christopher J. Beale Team Wonder...

"This is the city's backyard. An early morning walk will take a visitor past dozens of small businesses: metal benders, plastic molders, even casket makers. At five, they set down their tools and return to the suburbs. A few hours later men in black leather will step out on these same streets to fill the nearly thirty gay bars, restaurants and sex clubs." - Mark Thompson, 1982 Ringold Street, or R...

The 2024 Paris Olympics just concluded and this year's games were possibly the gayest ever, from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion in the opening ceremony, to an astounding number of queer athletes crushing the competition in every sport imaginable. Jim Buzinski from OutSports.com breaks down the medal haul from Team LGBTQ, plus we chat bulges, divas and Tom Daley's retirement this time on Stereotypes. LI...

This November, Americans will vote in possibly the most important election of our lifetimes between the Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. This time on Stereotypes, I'll talk to political experts from the Political Breakdown podcast about just what is at stake for LGBTQIA2S people in the 2024 election. LINKS The full conversation...

Ellen Scanlon, host of the the How To Do The Pot podcast shares the story of how cannabis served as a major source of comfort for AIDS patients in the eighties and early nineties. You'll learn about Meridy Volz, the woman behind Sticky Fingers Brownies , and her daughter Alia Volz, who witnessed the transformative power of compassion and community from a young age. Discover how delivering cannabis...

The queer community turned out and turned up this weekend for the 2024 San Diego Pride Parade & Festival . Learn the history of pride events in San Diego, meet the founder of Play Catch With A Dad and Mr. San Diego Pride 2024 Eric de la Torre. Plus hear music from KoGee Soul Reprise on this week's Stereotypes .

This time on Stereotypes, a group of queer creators of color who noticed something missing in entertainment, "what was missing was us," and they set out to do something about it. Join Christopher Beale and guests, executive producer Tony Taylor, and Ashley Jaye, she is directing this summer's " Mighty Real: A Sketch Variety Show " created by and for LGBTQIA2S people. LINKS It'sQwere Christopher J....

There's a little historic riverfront town in Northern California that queer people flock to each summer. It started as a logging town, but today tourism is the primary business in Guerneville.  Learn how the queer community saved this little town from ruin after a devastating flood, and became a thriving queer destination. HOST: Christopher J. Beale Connect with us on Patreon , or at StereotypesPo...

Love it or hate, drag is a hot topic of conversation now. And you really can't understand how we got to this point nationally without heading to San Francisco.  Today — in a story Christopher produced for the KQED podcast Bay Curious — we're taking a crash course through decades of drag herstory to better understand it's larger impact on San Francisco, and the country. Links: How SF's Drag Queens...

This June Disney hosted a collection of LGBTQIA2S-targeted 'pride nites' at Disneyland. This is only the second year in Disneyland's nearly 70 year history where the company has actually created their own pride experience…so…how was it? Christopher Beale reports from inside Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2024 , and Bethanee Bemis from the Smithsonian gives us the timeline of queer celebrations...

The "I" in LGBTQIA2S stands for intersex, which represents a seemingly endless list of possible combinations of our human X and Y chromosomes.  Some intersex individuals are misdiagnosed with various other ailments in their youth — like Klinefelter's Syndrome — and ultimately have to make difficult, life and identity-altering decisions in adulthood. Like actress and intersex advocate Juleigh Mayfi...

Gay and bisexual men are more likely to be in open relationships, but Frank Arthur Smith says that is seldom represented in pop culture. With his queer comedy series Open To It , he aims to change that. Open To It is available on Out TV, Amazon, and opentoitseries.com . HOST/PRODUCER: Christopher J. Beale

We kick off Pride month (and season 3!) in Brecksville & Broadview Heights, Ohio. The pair of conservative small towns hosted their first LGBTQIA pride in 2023 to much success, then local residents tried to shut it down. The fight for 2024 on Stereotypes. HOST: Christopher J. Beale LINKS: Brecksville & Broadview Heights Pride StereotypesPodcast.org