Left of Str8 Podcasts

Welcome to “Bent Cinema” here on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus entertainment episodes that feature all things Cinema with our Special Correspondent, Nathan Box out of Washington State. Here you will find Movie Reviews, Spotlights on certain movies, actors, directors, producers, writers and more. There will be some behind the scenes moments, commentary and even an interview or two...

Summary Father Ethan Jewett shares his journey of being an out gay man in religious leadership and his advocacy for acceptance and understanding within the LGBTQ+ community. He grew up in Tampa, Florida, in a Jewish household and experienced a crisis of faith after witnessing the exclusion of elderly congregants from worship due to financial reasons. In his early thirties, he rediscovered religion...

Herve Levy, the general manager and COO of the Magic Castle, shares his personal journey and the challenges he faced in his career. He discusses his background, coming out story, and the support he received from his family. Herve also talks about his career in club management and his transition to the Magic Castle. He highlights the challenges he faced in implementing changes and the importance of...

Lupe Dragons is a dynamic artist in the queer music scene known for her engaging presence and unique sound. She grew up in New Jersey with a Brazilian mom and an American dad, and her childhood was filled with a love for music and the arts. Lupe came out as LGBTQ at 16 and found her tribe in college, where she started meeting other musicians in the community. Her musical influences range from rock...

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today we are doing a “Best of 5 Questions With…” and we are bringing back two of our popular guests from last season. Jim Verraros is an American Idol Alumni that went on to singing and a...

It’s Red, White and Rose, on another great bonus podcast with Chef Lynn as he deep dives into wines. Welcome to Rainbow Gastronomy on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus foodie episodes that feature all things foodie with our Special Correspondent, Chef Lynn Wheeler in Florida. Here you will find cooking tips, restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and even an occasional interview or tw...

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today Is Charlie Sprinkman, the Founder and CEO of “Everywhere is Queer,” a website and App, that shows gay owned businesses and social groups all over the world. It was a great chat and...

It’s time for the Academy Awards and our Special Film Correspondent Nathan Box is ready with his year end wrap up of the top films up for awards this year. Listen to Nathan’s predictions (Hint: There’s a reason he’s our expert, when you see how many of his picks come true), and what trends he’s excited for this next year and what is keeping him up at night. Welcome to “Bent Cinema” here on the Lef...

We hope you enjoyed your Academy Awards Weekend as much as Scott and Jonny did. The podcast bears are HUGE fans of the movies of course and had to give our lil two cents in what we thought of the films of the past year. We hope you will enjoy this lil movie show rundown and be sure to check out The Queer Centric, where Jonny and Nathan Box have an entire hour devoted to this years Oscars and Natha...

Summary Charlie Sprinkman, the visionary founder of Everywhere is Queer, discusses the creation and impact of the platform, which serves as a worldwide map of queer-owned businesses and community spaces. Charlie shares their background, including growing up in a conservative Catholic family and coming out later in life. They also talk about their travels and living in Portland, Oregon. The challen...

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today is… Josiah Myers from last week where we talked all about his businesses and his music career with his band Last Youth. Then we bring back one of our favorite guests, Jonathan Lovit...

Summary In this episode, Chef Lin interviews her friend Jamie Main, a fromager and owner of Main Creations. They discuss Jamie's background in the cheese industry, her process for choosing cheeses and creating pairings, and her catering business. Jamie shares cheese and condiment pairings for both beginners and more adventurous cheese lovers. They also talk about the Stinking Bishop cheese and...

The Chris’s Have Arrived!! Scott and Jonny welcome Chris Squared, Chris Scott and Chris Barker, Jonny’s person stylists, as they join the podcast bears to talk fashion for the Bears! If you watch us regularly (and why wouldn’t you dang it), you know that Jonny is always looking amazing and Scott pretty much gets by. We welcome the Chris’s ideas and suggestions and hope to have them back often. Wel...

Summary Charles Graise, Program Director of the Bayard Rustin LGBTQIA Plus Resource Center, discusses his childhood, coming out journey, and the significance of Black History Month. He highlights the legacy of Bayard Rustin and the center's history and growth. Graise emphasizes the challenges faced by the black community in accepting LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of faith in affirming...

Summary In this conversation, Scott interviews Josiah Myers, the CEO of Arriva and a talented musician. They discuss Josiah's journey in starting Arriva, a short-term rental company, and his passion for music. Josiah shares his experiences in balancing work and music, finding inspiration, and creating unique experiences for guests. He also talks about the importance of authenticity and embraci...

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today from Last Week’s All-New Interview, is Andrew Mitch. This is Andrew’s second time on the podcast, he had just released his first single and was newly breaking into the business when...

Scott and Jonny, your favorite Podcast Bears, welcomes Actor, Writer and Producer Joshua Pangborn, founder of Side Kick Productions and creator of the episodic series "Skeleton Crew," and "Demon Doctor." He also created and stars in the upcoming feature films "The Brooklyn Butcher" and "A Taste of Youth." Besides being an amazing filmmaker and writer, Joshua...

Summary Robert Kesten, the executive director of the Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library, discusses his journey in human rights advocacy and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in Florida. He emphasizes the importance of preserving LGBTQ history and recommends reading LGBTQ-focused publications and volunteering for LGBTQ organizations. Kesten also highlights the need to protect...

One of our favorite Singer/Songwriters, Andrew Mitch, is back in studio and discusses his music career, upcoming album, and experiences as an independent artist. He talks about the challenges of balancing the creative and business aspects of the music industry. Andrew also shares his plans for live performances and collaborations. He reveals the title of his album and his goals for its release. Th...

Summary In this conversation, Scott Fullerton interviews the co-founders of Froot Loots, David and Alan, about their unique gift boxes. The conversation then transitions to an interview with Basil Marrano, a director and cinematographer, about his documentary 'Dandelions.' Basil shares his personal journey of discovering family secrets and the emotional impact of making the film. He discus...

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Today we are doing a very special “Best Of” 5 questions with some of our most popular guests from last season. We are replaying “5 Questions With…” Model, Author and Influencer Brandon Cole Ba...

Welcome to "Bears of a Certain Age," the lifestyle podcast for the bear and chub communities and their admirers, who are approaching 50 years young and up. Your Co-Hosts are Scott Fullerton from the Left of Str8 Radio Network and Jonny Shuffield from The Queer Centric. Scott and Jonny have both been entertaining the lgbtq community thru their own podcasts and writings for a combined 20 y...

Welcome to today's episode, where we shine a spotlight on the creators and two of featured co-stars of the groundbreaking film "Finding Her Beat," an extraordinary documentary that dives deep into the world of Taiko drumming through a lens that celebrates women's empowerment and the vibrant LGBTQ community. This film not only showcases the art of Taiko but also tells a compelling...

On Today’s Left of Str8 Show Interviews: I am so happy to have the Director and two Co-Stars of the new movie Float, a romantic drama just in times for Valentines Day that opened last week in theatres and on streaming and digital platforms. Starring one of my favorite guys, Robbie Amell, Float tells the story of a young woman with family conflicts who finds unexpected love after a near-drowning in...

“Rainbow Gastronomy: Eating on the High Seas” Welcome to Rainbow Gastronomy on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus foodie episodes that feature all things foodie with our Special Correspondent, Chef Lynn Wheeler in Florida. Here you will find cooking tips, restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and even an occasional interview or two with other culinary professionals. These episodes fea...