Near and Queer to My Heart

We are back with our newest episode featuring queer indie filmmaker and podcaster Bri Castellini. We talk with Bri about her upcoming move to Los Angeles, her journey to coming out as bi-sexual and asexual, and we somehow we land on the topic of the toxicity of white supremacy. This episode has it all! Connect with Bri Castellini: Her short film Ace and Anxious: (view here:  https://www.youtu...

Our first ever crossover episode! We have joined forces with the Southern Queeries podcast to bring you one of their episodes. They are a podcast dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories in the South and are phenomenal! We are so excited to be sharing this episode with you! In this episode they talk to Eveleena a.k.a Ivy Les Vixens, mental health advocate, YouTuber, and founder of the Florida burlesque company...

For our first episode of 2021 we bring you Nashville's finest audio engineer Mikayla Elias! Mikayla shares with us coming out as pansexual, how to talk to Republican relatives (if you must!) and creating your own community wherever you are! Get the behind the scenes on the person running things behind the scenes! Connect with Mikayla: FB/Insta @CrybabyAudioTN Check out her latest production: https...

We had such a blast talking with stand-up comedian Sarah Kennedy! She tells us about squatting in a NYC apartment building, a dating app called Datch, and so much more! Sarah Kennedy has been featured on The Today Show, MTV and SiriusXM, performed in multiple comedy festivals across the country, and was also a finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity nationwide comedy contest. She’s published piec...

We are so honored to have filmmaker, actress, writer, advocate and phenomenal human being Ella Lentini join us. Ella discusses queer representation in media, her coming out journey, making films in the time of COVID, and of course her cute puppy! Hosted by Amanda G. Connect with Ella: https://ellalentini.com/ Piece of Cake short film: https://theriotlife.com/film/piece-of-cake/ Ella's newest film...

The world lost an amazing soul when we lost Lisa Michaels and we are honored to have met her and spoken with her. Lisa was a comedian, storyteller, musician, singer, and overall amazing human being and we won't be the same without her. Please join us as we journey back to our interview with her last year during Queer Fest weekend in Memphis. To learn more about Lisa Michaels' life check out this a...

Join us as we speak with comic and writer Janet Quinonez. Based in LA, Janet tells us about the importance of Latinx and Bisexual representation, her coming out journey, how she stays sane during quarantine and so much more! We have new merch! Great gifts and swag for all occasions! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Social Media with us: IG/FB @NearandQueerto...

Destiny meets podcast! The universe kept bringing artist Joan Cox into our orbit and we knew we had to interview her! Join us as Joan shares how she found her purpose as an artist, how she goes for her dreams, and how she uses her art to bring beauty and social awareness to the world! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch link: https://www.teepublic.co...

Join us as we talk to the amazing, fabulous Precious Ephemera about yoga, the magic of New Orleans, and so much more! Follow us on social media Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Merch link: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast....

Join us as we talk with Madison based stand-up comedian Dina Nina Martinez! She tells us about her path to her own spirituality, moving around the country and how she stays positive all the freaking time! Stick around after the interview for one of Dina's hilarious stand-up sets! Social media with us!  Insta/FB @NearandQueerToMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart   Connect with Dina Nina Martinez @ dina...

This episode we talk with New Orleans musician Joy Clark! Joy tells us about a recent road trip, growing up with not one but two parents who are ministers and her dream of owning a horse! Stay tuned after the interview for Joy's newest song "Here." Social media with us! Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Find more of Joy Clark @ joyclark.bandcamp.com Support this show http://s...

In this episode we talk with storyteller, musician and artist KD Burton! Join us as KD tells us about staying creative and healthy during quarantine, her love for New Orleans and her days in a college band! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a cover of Otis Redding's Sitting on the Dock of the Bay with KD, Cory Wells and Evangeline Wells! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/F...

Join us as we talk to New York based stand-up comedian Veronica Garza! We nerd out about the future of comedy, staying creative, and finding acceptance in the most unexpected places! Social Media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my...

Recorded during quarantine, we talk with drag, burlesque, and puplesque performer Nicki Nicolai! Nicki tells us about growing up in a village (yes a village!), how to deal with bullies, and how to keep those creative juices flowing during quarantine! Social media with us! Twitter @QueerToMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueerToMyHeart   Social media with Nicki! Insta @QueenNickiNicolai FB @Nicki Nicolai S...

In our first post-COVID recorded episode we talk with the phenomenal drag king and storyteller Nathan Lane Bryant! Nathan teaches us how to say Boise (Boy-see) as we discuss staying in a creative headspace post-COVID, the importance of community, and the coming out journey! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Check out Nathan Lane Bryant's Cyber Distancing...

In our last pre-COVID19 recorded interview, we sit down with author, radio host, and musician Sally Michelle Jackson. Sally tells us about her world travels, her short stint at a breadmaking factory, and learning to live her truth! TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.   Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Facebook/Insta @N...

50 episodes strong and counting! For our 50th episode, we bring you New Orleans drag queen Beefcake! Beefcake shares with us about being in the military, growing up a 90s kid and what drag means to them! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/Fb @NearandQueertoMyHeart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

We talk with comedian Andrew Ferrara about overcoming personal tragedy, the responsibility of being a queer performer and where his Brooklyn accent went!  Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/FB @nearandqueertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-t...

Welcome Ant Zelda to the podcast! She is a draguate of the New Orleans Drag Workshop and we were so honored to talk with her. She tells us about her adventures with alligators, riding out Hurricane Katrina, dating in the modern world and more! Social Media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart...

We are so excited to have Tasha Riley joining us! She tells us about being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, finding herself and everything in between! Social media with us! @NearandQueertoMyHeart - Insta/Facebook @queertomyheart - Twitter Find Tasha Riley @ tashariley.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-q...

We were so honored to have Judy Reagan on the show. She does improv, stand-up, storytelling, singing, songwriting and so much more! Join us as we discuss whether or not times have changed, her hot dog restaurant and how New Orleans changed her! Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acas...

Join us as we sit down with the incredible Smokestack Lightnin'! We talk about Elvis, growing up in Seattle, finding true love and so much more! Social media with us!  Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Hosted on Acast. See a...

Meet Dede Onassis! Drag, acting, singing, producing, she does it all! Dede joins us as we dish about Cats (both the musical and the animal), Patti Lupone, redefining bravery and so much more!   Social Media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this sho...

Join us as we sit down with Greg Nacozy and discuss everything from the ups and downs of life as a teacher in a problematic school setting to being a music video dancer to finding his calling as a clown! Yes, a clown!    Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Facebook/Insta @nearandqueertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-...

While in New Orleans for the Black Girl Giggles comedy festival, Nekia Hampton stopped by our podcast for an interview! We go deep! Nekia tells us about moving across country, starting over and her comedy roots! Hosted and produced by Amanda G. Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Instagram/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter....