Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show

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'...

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 h...

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...

When it comes to bodybuilding, most people reach for the stars but then reassess their goals when their bodies simply don’t cooperate with the master plan. If you want to be big, you got to eat big, but being a mass monster isn’t just opening up your mouth and piling in the food, it takes a whole lot of training, skill and coordination. Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that puts the “ass” in “...

Everyone loves Big Mickey. Born and raised in LA, the hilarious and unapologetic comedian started their showbiz career as a child actor on the hit TV shows The Bernie Mac Show and Everybody Hates Chris, but then turned to stand-up as a way to break down the limitations they experienced as a beautiful butch Black lesbian. Big Mickey’s Instagram showcases her comedy where she effortlessly cracks up...

Building muscle is a heck lot of fun when you’re getting good workouts, great pumps and plenty of food and rest. But beware when you push your body hard, for it can reveal the monsters that lurk in the shadows. Let’s Grow Big Together: the podcast that is just one set away from being done, but leaves the seat warm and moist, so when you sit down on it it makes you question your sexuality and you l...

Ever since the Stonewall Riots ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in 1969, most major cities have had Pride Parades until the Covid Pandemic of 2020 where it was all put on pause. This year will be the first Pride Parade we’ve had in two years, and while we are still concerned over Covid, there’s now also the worry over violence, like recently in Idaho where a van full of Fascist militia we...

Like St. Patrick’s Day or Mardi Gras, Pride month used to mean drunk, rowdy folks celebrating out in the streets, and now, for some, it means dragging your screaming kids to the local library to see drag queens struggling to read a children's book. Fascists are now more critical of drag queens than Aubrey O’Day reading Alyssa Edwards for her perfume ad in Season 5 of Drag Race (look it up). But is...

We live in very challenging times- increasing gun violence, inequality and a pandemic which makes it hard to connect with others. But one light in the darkness is Hattie RetroAge, the sex positve grandma who made a splash several years ago as a model for Dolce & Gabbana and for being a mature woman who loves to date younger men. You’ve probably heard the idea that orgasms can bring about world pea...

Most strip tease shows have a narrow idea on what makes a body beautiful, but newer burlesque shows invite everyone to fearlessly be themselves, no matter how thick or juicy you may be. Even the fellas are getting in on the fun. The new film Baloney, (now streaming everywhere) tells the surprising story of San Francisco's beloved Gay All-Male Revue which delights audiences with live performances t...

This year marks the first Pride celebration for many folks since the Covid shutdown. As we prepare to brave the crowds and celebrate sexual and gender diversity, we’ve noticed that the flags, words and even the people who show up for Pride celebrations have changed. Today the reliably hilarious Matt Brown, who has the spirit of Betty Davis trapped in the body of a young black comedian, joins us to...

"Now with Bonus Trans Fats and Closet Free Eggs." Gayo Mayo concept parody art by Doctor Photograph. June is Pride Month, where folks all around the world celebrate the Stonewall riots and the birth of the modern gay rights movement with parades, parties, dollar well drinks, and lots and lots of plastic rainbow striped merchandise. Call it a sign of the times, but corporations who never would have...

There’s something irresistible about James Bond, a secret service agent who stops supervillains from destroying the world with diamond powered lasers. But despite endless martinis and bullet wounds these super spies seem to effortlessly maintain rock hard bodies. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that hits it harder in the gym than Shirley Basey belting out Goldfinger. In this series, we’re tak...

We were shocked on the first episode of Let’s Grow Big Together when our guest, Muscle Worship Bill, delighted us with the story of hooking up with one of his favorite bodybuilders who used his face as a footstool as he scarfed down on his breakfast of toast, bacon and eggs. The food at IHOP is terrible, but the customer service is excellent. Dom Muscle God having his breakfast with his sponsor ma...

“Love is my secret ingredient!” One of the most outrageous and charming drag performers I’ve had a pleasure of sharing a stage with is Austin, Texas’ very own Max Sage . better known as Ms. Anne Thrope. Max is an accomplished chef and recently wowed Food Network judges on Chopped Sweets, a cooking competition where 4 confectionery artists are tasked with making delicious desserts from some pretty...

It’s been ten years since comedian Jeffrey Jay first came on Feast of Fun to talk about being one of just a few openly trans men working in stand up comedy. Identifying more as a comedian than to any gender, Jeffrey Jay has experienced the highs and lows of show business, from struggling as an entertainer in LA, hosting and starring in a kids streaming television show, and going through rehab and...

Right now there are 184 drag queens who have competed to be the next drag superstar on RuPaul’s Drag Race TV shows all over the world. And that number of queens is quickly growing as dozens of new contestants wait for their turn in the spotlight as their seasons start to air. So how does Janey Jacké, a little Dutch girl from the Brewster-Häagen-Dazs projects of Amnsterman lip sync for her life in...

Whether you’re a spring chicken or a crowing rooster, the sun rises and eventually sets on your body’s ability to build muscle. But just because you’re headed into your golden years doesn't mean you can’t develop a jacked up muscular body that would make Zeus jealous! Let’s Grow Big Together, the podcast that makes you walk funny, but that’s because yesterday was leg day. In this series, we’re tak...

When queer rebel musician Caleb De Casper got an honorary day celebrating his musical contribution to Austin Texas, the Live Music Captial of the World, all hell broke loose on Twitter. After all, it’s Elon Musk’s dumpster fire now. Right wingers went berserk seeing Caleb De Casper decked out in a golden bustier with long hair and makeup. They are accusing him of being a witch, calling him anti-se...

When it comes to building your best body, it helps to have a passion for performance and getting an audience all riled up. Let’s Grow Big Together! The only podcast that thrusts it, does a pique turn and pops out of a paper mache volcano looking flawless and jacked. I’m Fausto Fernos, and I’m Marc Felion- In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle- how to build it, how to keep i...

Over the years we’ve had thousands of attractive, charming folks on the podcast, people we’ve had great chemistry with, and others who when we met, it was murder. So naturally since we get so intimate with the guests on the show, one of the most common questions we get asked is: “did you sleep with them?” Today, licensed marriage and family therapist Damon L Jacobs is back once again to answer our...

My name is Fausto Fernós and It’s my birthday! I’m proud to say that I’m 50 years old. I’m not one of those gays who’s afriad to tell their real age and I like to kick, stretch, and kick. I’m 50. 50 years old. Well you’re 50 everywhere except on YouTube-land, Podcast-land, Instagram, Facebook-land, Grindr, Scruff, Growlr, Adam4Adam,Boy Ahoy, Tinder, BeeGeeCee, Christian Mingle, and last but not le...

It’s always a delight to talk to comedians about their new albums, because there’s always so much good, hilarious stuff to talk about with them based on their work. So we were shocked when comedian Irene Tu told us her new comedy album is a pack of lies. Today Irene Tu, who describes themselves as as a Lesbian Larry David, joins us to talk about her new comedy album, “We’re Done Now.” IRENE TU: ht...

Musician Spencer Day didn’t know what to expect when he found himself in Mexico at the onset of the Covid pandemic. With nowhere to perform live, Spencer suddenly had the time to explore music he loves- Broadway Showtunes. In his new album “Broadway by Day” Spencer Day offers a fresh jazzy take on some of the most beloved Broadway song classics featuring his caramel rich vocals and instrumentation...

Competitive sports and physical education have traditionally been difficult spaces for most gay men to be in, but now more than ever, the gym is a place where everyone is welcome. At the gym, we all come together to build muscle, get in touch with our bodies and be our best selves. Gay or straight, bi or bi-curious, for those who are into bodybuilding, it’s a thrill to see a jacked-up beast flex t...