Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal

In This Episode, We Talk About: America, Gurl...What Is You Doing?! A Few Rays Of Hope Amidst The Chaos Of The Election MAGA + DL = NO ...and so much more! READ Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again"  in its entirety READ Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise"  in its entirety CHECK OUT  These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The Work LISTEN To Our Interview With NICO LANG FIFTEEN MINUTE FA...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Martha and Charles catch up on aaaaaaaalllll the news that happened since they last sat down together Rudy Giuliani is forced to run his things because he ran his mouth Martha might actually listen to a Sade song! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Coffee" by Chappel Roan Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:   APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Su...

Charles sat down with author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "The Brightness Between Us," a sequel to "The Darkness Outside Us." They discussed themes of science fiction, emotional connection, queer representation, the role of AI in storytelling, the challenges of film adaptation, and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF "The Brightness Between Us" FOLLOW ELIOT ON INSTAGRAM -- Visit our  Linktre...

Charles sat down with Jonathan Edmondson, Rain Diaz, and Kathryn Wylde, respective director and cast members of The Strides Collective, a Philadelphia-based queer theater company. They discussed their upcoming production "Confabulation," the importance of queer representation in theater, the challenges of producing a world premiere, the significance of creating a supportive environment for queer a...

Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang. They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF AMERICAN TEENAGER FOLLOW NICO ON INSTAGRAM SUPPORT NICO'...

Charles sat down for a delightful discussion with stage director Jack Tamburri. They talk about Jack's current project with the Children's Theater Company called "Drawing Lessons," queer representation in art, their respective core creative influences...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Children's Theater Company and "Drawing Lessons" VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE -- Please...

Charles & Martha continue their tradition of chatting with the delightful and dynamic choreographer, dancer, producer, and performance artist Gunnar Montana. They discuss Gunnar's newest creation, BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN, stretching his artistic vision into a sequel, extra queer witches...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Gunnar Montana and BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN VISIT HIS WEBSITE   -- Pl...

In This Episode, We Talk About: When faced with adversity, make some Big Gay Beer! Brazil takes a step toward good mental health and happiness Lowe's joins the ranks of spineless corporations ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:   Michelle Obama - Black Jobs DNC Speech Remix w/ Barack Obama , Derrick Johnson Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:   APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please...

Charles & Martha sat down for a wonderful conversation with author Karl Dunn. They talked about Karl's book "How To Burn A Rainbow - My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did ." They also discussed how to find one's true identity once we've stripped away our trappings, the neverending quest for true emotional intelligence...and so much more! BUY YOUR COPY OF "How To Burn A Rainbow"...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Hate Chicken has a new streaming service...no thank you! Kamala has ALWAYS been on the job! We can't believe we have to say this...don't light yourself on fire. ...and so much more! WATCH: Dr. Joeigh Perella At The DNC FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:   "Who R U?" by Anderson .Paak Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:   APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscribe an...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Charles & Martha weigh in on a viral moment Elon & JK may have to pay up for their hatefulness How does Megan McCain keep speaking with both feet in her mouth?! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:   "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:   APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscr...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Kamala appears to have chosen everyone's favorite dad as her running mate! Elon's daughter sends him to the burn unit Martha & Charles recover from seeing the worst breaker in the world Monique Brooks and Tai'Von Lathan...Say Their Names! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:  "Winki's Theme" by Queen Latifah Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   S...

Charles & Martha sat down for a fascinating conversation with nonbinary playwright/author/photographer/poet/storyteller juliany taveras. They talked about juliany receiving the 2024 American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) Distinguished Play Award for their adaptation of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, leaving space for grace, the importance of theater and arts educatio...

In This Episode, We Talk About: The word "weird" is too much for right wingnuts LGBTQ wins (big and small) from around the world Hitting homophobes in the wallet is a popular tactic ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Hoops" by Willam Belli Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUP...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Venting About The Reaction To Kamala's Announcement Queer History Is Being Made ALL OVER! The Gay Furry Hackers Are Back To Their Adorable Tricks! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Put A Woman In Charge" by Keb' Mo' feat. Roseanne Cash Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 sta...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Mixed Feelings About The End Of Pride Season A Banned Book Debacle That Wrote The Book On Irony Queer Representation Among Legendary Comedians Charles & Martha Discuss Their Favorite Queer Films ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Rock With U" by Janet Jackson Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscribe...

In This Episode, We Talk About: The Celebrations & Shenanigans taking place this Pride Season Orange Guilt WTF Happened With The University Of The Arts?! JK Putting her foot squarely in her mouth...again! ...and so much more! For More Info on The Rainbow Legends Tour FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Just What They Want" by Rupaul Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Boy Scouts Of America Get A Rebranding...Eventually Target and Bud Light, AKA The Two Weak Tastes That Taste Weak Together Why are we STILL Trying To Gender Darts?! ...And So Much More! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:   "Can't Stand Your Mother" by Lucy Pearl Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:    APPLE MUSIC   SPOTIFY Visit our  Linktree -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5...

With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this new hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about: The Gay Furry Hackers are stressing out the transphobes yet again...Hallelu! Internalized homophobia gets its own flag...what? X-Men '97 is the nerdy, gay gift that just keeps on giving! ...And More! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:   "Mother Mother" by Tracy Bonha...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility & Easter & Newness & Growth & Stuff Charles Squees Over "Cowboy Carter" Megan Rapinoe Just Can't Seem To Stop Winning ...And So Much More! GLAAD RESOURCES FOR ACCURATE AND INCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars...

In This Episode, We Talk About: Planet Fitness Refuses To Reward Deplorable Behavior Candace Owens Is Too Horrible For Ben Shapiro...WOW! There Are Still Lots Of Questions Surrounding The Death Of Nex Benedict ...And So Much More! --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US ON PATREON Check out Medway Pride Radio FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Drop" by Connor Price &am...

In this first episode of Season 3, we talk about: Say Their Name: Nex Benedict Westboro Baptist Church Didn't Get Have Comeback They Expected A School Permission Slip Giving Consent For Kids To Listen To...A Black Person? An LGBTQ Official Unfairly Accosted By A State Trooper ...And So Much More! Check Out Kids Corner 24/7 --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPP...

It's the final episode of season 2! So, you know what that means....it's a Clip Show!!! Sit back and enjoy a recap of some highlights from the second season of Full Circle (the Podcast!) --Check out Medway Pride Radio Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our Linktree ------------------------------------------------ Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, prefera...

Charles and Martha sat down with the author of the public art blog "Streets Department" and host of the WHYY podcast "Art Outside" Conrad Benner. They talked about the politics of public art, creating new queer spaces, how much fun viewing sports through a queer lens can be, and so much more! -- For More About Conrad: STREETS DEPARTMENT WEBSITE 2024 STREETS DEPARTMENT MAGAZINE ART OUTSIDE PODCAST...

In This Episode We Talk About: Bill O'Reilly Gets A Lesson In Ironic Comeuppance French Farmer Protesters, Mona Lisa, and Soup...what?! Why Is Lil Nas X Saying Sorry?! ...AND SO MUCH MORE! -- READ: Erin Reed's "Bill Removing Trans Civil Rights Protections Defeated In Iowa; Hundreds Show Up Against" VOTE For Shadey To Win "America's Favorite Pet" Contest! --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5...