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Dennis Altman, Phil Soliman, Simon Ruth interviews with James McKenzie.  Death in the Sauna author Dennis Altman chats about his gay mystery novel.  Titles – Clouds of Magellan Press  DJ Phil Soliman aka Goat Spokesperson chats about djing in dark spaces and his recent ADHD diagnosis. Goat Spokesperson (@goatspokesperson) • Instagram photos and videos   Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth chats a...

Sean Mulcahy, Dawn Mikkelson, Rachel Edmonds interviews with James McKenzie.  Activist Sean Mulcahy discusses Drag, Local Government, Far Right disruptions and the LGBTIQA+ Community's response.  Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org)  Rainbow Community Angels | Facebook  Filmmaker Dawn Mikkelson discusses documentary Finding Her Beat about women performing the tradit...

Debbie Brennan, Mister Co, Steven Mitchell Wright interviews.  To commemorate Stonewall's 54th anniversary, Debbie Brennan discusses TERFs, Nazis and the fight for trans liberation; a Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party event on June 28.  https://www.facebook.com/Radical. Women. Australia  Mister Co chat about their new single Don't Talk About It and how the music industry responds to queers...

It's our Radiothon show and Ricki Spencer & Thea Riley join James in the studio, with Thea also performing a live-to-air music set.  Special thanks to our wonderful sound engineer Nicky Stott and all the very generous people who donated to the show.  We really appreciate all your love and support.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.

Dolly Diamond & Rodney Croome interviews with James McKenzie.  Dolly Diamond chats about her show Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Night.  It stages at the Victorian Pride Centre, June 22 to 24 before Dolly embarks in July on a UK tour.  She also discusses her life as an entertainer and the current climate in the industry for performers from the LGBTIQ Community.  Dolly Diamond’s Rather Large...

Brad Guy, Dinesh Matthew, Bradley Storer, Ruth Katerelos & Alana Louise interviews.  Brad Guy survived a skydiving accident when his parachute didn't open. He chats with James about his book Freefall and his extraordinary journey of survival and recovery.  Freefall — BRAD GUY  Actors Bradley Storer & Dinesh Matthew chat about You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, playing at St Kilda's Alex Theatre, Ju...

Anna Piper Scott and Danielle Scrimshaw interviews with James McKenzie.  Comedian Anna Piper Scott hosts T4T: A Transgender Showcase at the Victorian Pride Centre, June 8 to 10. Co-produced by Olly Lawrence & Anna Piper Scott.  T4T: A Transgender Showcase - Victorian Pride Centre  Author Danielle Scrimshaw discusses her book She and Her Pretty Friend that explores the erased history of queer women...

Sean Mulcahy, Neil Pharaoh, Bronwen Coleman interviews with James McKenzie.  Rainbow Community Angels' Sean Mulcahy discusses the group's IDAHOBIT activism this week and how it has provided a blueprint for responding to queerphobia at drag storytime and other community events.   Rainbow Community Angels | Facebook  Neil Pharaoh analyses Victoria's state politics this week, including drag storytime...

Thea Ehre, Noah Riseman, Robert Meldrum interviews with James McKenzie.  Thea Ehre is a trans woman from Austria who co-stars in Till The End Of The Night, currently screening at the German Film Festival.  German Film Festival 2023 | Presented by Palace  Noah Riseman discusses Australian Catholic University's decision to reverse its ban on the Pride Flag in public places at its campuses.  Noah joi...

Gabrielle de Vietri, Adam Noviello interviews.  A two-year rent freeze is needed in Victoria, says state Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri.  Performer Adam Noviello chats about MOTH, staging at Theatre Works May 17 to June 3.  Interview starts 37:30.  Home | Theatre Works  QLife  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. 

Linzi Kurileff, Mister Co & Ianto Ware interviews with James McKenzie.  Bent TV trailblazer Linzi Kurileff chats about Lesbian Visiblity.  Gay married Duo Mister Co aka Connor & Oscar Absolum chat about their music and new single Make You Feel Alright.  Starts 19:39 minutes.  Mister Co. - Home | Facebook  Ianto Ware discusses his book Mother and I about growing up in Adelaide in the 80s and 90s wi...

Stephen Hocking has lived with HIV for 40 years and says clubbing keeps him alive. He joins us on today's show for a special feature.  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.  QLife  Homepage - NAPWHA

Alastair Lawrie and Chiara Kickdrum interviews.  Queer policy expert and blogger Alastair Lawrie discusses LGBTIQ law reforms needed in Australia.  alastairlawrie | lgbti advocate & activist, writing about anti-discrimination and vilification law reform, equality and human rights  Composer Chiara Kickdrum chats about the Goddess exhibition she composed the soundscape for at screen culture museum A...

Trans Indie Pop producer Thea Riley features in our Good Friday show.  Update: Thea's album Withstand is out.  Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.  

Just Shy, Sean Paisley Collins, Ricki Spencer and Madam Nightingale are our guests this week.  We hear Just Shy's new single Silhouette and he joins us for a chat in the studio.  Music | Just Shy (bandcamp.com)  Actor Sean Paisley Collins chats about MISFIT Theatre's production of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, staging at Arts Centre Warburton, 7.30 pm, Friday, 31 March and Mooroolbark Comm...

Jamal Hakim, Noah Riseman, Otto & Astrid Rot interviews with James McKenzie.  Councillor Jamal Hakim discusses leading the Creative portfolio at the City of Melbourne and reflects on the transphobic protests in Melbourne last Saturday.  Noah Riseman discusses the removal of Rainbow flags at Australian Catholic University.  Starts 22:38 minutes.  Die Roten Punkte duo Otto & Astrid Rot discuss their...

John Richards, Georgie Yovanovic interviews with James McKenzie.  Bendigo Pride Festival Director John Richards discusses the Festival's events, including its exploration of Bendigo's queer history.  Runs until April 2.  https://bendigopridefestival.com.au/events/  Georgie Yovanovic from Trans Sisters United discusses the increased extremism, misogyny and transphobia towards the gender diverse com...

Sean Mulcahy, Sally Goldner, Dean Arcuri interviews with James McKenzie.  Sean Mulcahy discusses the Victorian Pride Lobby's Rainbow Local Government Campaign.   The Campaign promotes inclusion of LGBTIQA+ issues within Victoria's Councils and wants more people from the LGBTIQA+ Community elected to Local Government.  Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org)  Two of the ChillOut Festival's...

Thea Riley chats with James for a special 3CR feature including her music.  Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.

Renee Dixson, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, Matthew Roberts interviews.  Renee Dixson from the Forcibly Displaced People Network discusses the Queer Displacements conference in Sydney.  Their survey Inhabiting Two Worlds At Once found discrimination and racism were overwhelmingly high in Australia towards forcibly displaced LGBTIQ+ people.  Forcibly Displaced People Network – The voice of LGBTIQ+ people...

Ricki Spencer & Kaiyah Mercedes interviews, 3CR Subscriber Drive.  Trans sociologist & Bent TV presenter Ricki Spencer discusses intersectionality and advocacy around disability, aging, trans health and social change for the community and the importance of volunteering.  Songwriter and musician Kaiyah Mercedes chats about her new album Hindsight and we hear the title track Hindsight and Beautiful...

Matthew Roberts and James Conlan interviews with James McKenzie.  Policy Officer Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses concerns about how banks treat sex workers and the sex industry.    Councillor James Conlan discusses his decision to resign his membership of the Greens in solidarity with Senator Lidia Thorpe, who left the Greens to sit as an Independent in the Australian S...

Ruth Katerelos, Cheyney Caddy, Aspen Beilharz, Amy May Nunn interviews.  Performer Ruth Katerelos chats in the studio about KOVID Rat Kabarett Goes Spiral at La Mama Courthouse. Created by Ella Filar & Cerise De Gelder. Stages February 1 to 12.  https://lamama.com.au/  Black Apple Theatre creative director Cheyney Caddy & performer Aspen Beilharz join James in the studio to discuss Queer voices, o...

Interviews with Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Josh Sanders & Mama Alto.  The MILF and Mistress is a one-woman play about a middle-aged lesbian who sees a dominatrix.  Playwright Jane Montgomery Griffiths chats about her play that stars Jennifer Vuletic and challenges taboos with humour and respect.  Stages at Theatre Works' Explosives Factory for Midsumma.    https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2023/the-...

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