Fire and Flare

In this episode, JP and Stephanie discuss Pride Month, starting with JP's feeling of demoralization after local colleges canceled lavender graduations, leading him to host a graduation party for LGBTQ+ youth. The duo reflect on the meaning of Pride, contrasting the experiences of Louisville Pride and Henderson Pride, a smaller town event that saw significant community support despite official relu...

On this particularly scandalous (18+ please) episode of  Fire and Flare , Stephanie and JP get real about their dating and sex lives as grown professionals.   From dating icks to the complexities of dating as a gay man, to the delicate dance professional women face when trying to date and  be taken seriously — one thing’s for sure: being sexy ain’t easy.   Fol...

On this episode of Fire and Flare, JP and Stephenie dive into their complicated relationships with their Christian upbringings, exploring the lasting impact of purity culture and conservative teachings. They discuss the hypocrisy and political weaponization of religion, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ issues and abortion, and share personal experiences of unlearning harmful beliefs while still valu...

On today’s episode of “Fire and Flare”, JP and Stephenie tackle the often-tricky topic of political correctness. They dive into how language is policed, who sets the rules, and the challenges of evolving societal norms sharing their personal experiences and perspectives. They also explore how political correctness intersects with humor, cancel culture, and the polarizing political landscape, espec...

Content Warning: This episode addresses themes of grief, death, and suicide. Please take care while listening. In this deeply personal and honest episode of Fire and Flare, JP and Stephanie open up about a challenging, yet universal experience: becoming caregivers for their aging parents. They candidly share their struggles with this unexpected role, the impact of significant loss, and the often-o...

Welcome to the first episode of Fire & Flare, the podcast blending humor, personal storytelling, and thoughtful cultural critique, all while celebrating Kentucky roots and the complexity of growing up there. JP and Stephenie dive into their experiences growing up in rural Kentucky, moving away, coming home, and everything in between. They discuss everything from small-town dynamics and regiona...