Near and Queer to My Heart

Join us at Memphis Queer Fest as we talk to Lisa Michaels! Lisa tells us about coming out at the post office, why Memphis holds a special place in her heart and that time she met the creator of the universe!    Follow Near and Queer to My Heart Insta/Facebook @Nearandqueertomyheart Twitter @queertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show h...

Join us for our 40th episode as we sit down with Candy Snatch to discuss growing up Mormon, touring with Boyfriend's Rap Cabaret and what happens when you sew together a snap crotch!   Follow Near and Queer to My Heart Insta/Facebook @Nearandqueertomyheart Twitter @queertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/...

Based out of Austin, TX, Emmet Claire got their start story-telling and doing improv, and then saw the bright, blinding light when they tried stand-up for the first time. With more than just their bodacious curls to engage a crowd, Emmet’s queer perspective welcomes a dialogue that speaks to queers and yells at straights. You can find Emmet hosting their queer comedy showcase called The Gay Agenda...

Join us as we talk to RL Holmes about how she and her conservative father find common ground, wild times growing up in Idaho, fighting for your rights and so much more!   Social media with us! Facebook/Insta @NearandQueerToMyHeart Twitter @QueerToMyHeart Email: nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://support...

V Wade stopped by our podcast during their 50 state tour! We talk about the amazement of Hedwig, comedy traveling and the importance of queer spaces.    Social media with us! Facebook/Insta @NearandQueerToMyHeart Twitter @QueerToMyHeart Email: nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-...

After catching her hilarious Las Vegas show, Marsha Warfield (Night Court, Empty Nest, D.C. Cab, The Richard Pryor Show) sat down with us to discuss coming out of retirement, intersectionality, working with Richard Pryor and so much more!  Social media with us! Facebook/Insta @NearandQueerToMyHeart Twitter @QueerToMyHeart Email: nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.ac...

While she was in New Orleans for her induction into the Tennessee Williams Literary Hall of Fame, we had the honor of talking with poet/activist/scholar Judy Grahn! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special reading Judy did for us of her poem My Name is Judith published in Love Belongs To Those Who Do The Feeling.   Social Media with us! Insta/Facebook - @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter - @...

Join us as we talk with drag performer/producer/storyteller Mrs. Deacon Dorothy Brown! We discuss making dreams come true, a goat named Fred 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 show http://supporter.acast.com/near-a...

Join us as we talk with drag performer/singer/storyteller/writer and overall gem of a human Titibaby! We discuss the cultural importance of the Macarena, coming out in a small town and how when one door closes another one opens right up! Social Media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart NearandQueertoMyHeart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/n...

We catch Jess Abercrombie before she heads off to travel the world! She tells us about the years she spent in Hawaii, what she has learned from sobriety and her vision for the future of drag! 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-...

Join us as we talk with Xena Zeit-Geist! Xena is the founder of the Society of Sin, a burlesque performer, stand up, model and actress who specializes in comedy, satire, and provocation. She talks with us about how to just go for it, dealing with internet trolls and what life on the Claws set is like! Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart Email: nearan...

We had the honor of sitting down with drag queen, artist, visionary, musician, producer, filmmaker (and so much more!) Vinsantos. Join us as Vinsantos tells us about everything from how he got his start to meeting his hubby to creating and running the New Orleans Drag Workshop! Connect with us! Instagram and Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart Twitter @queertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Su...

Join us as we talk with stand-up comic Hann Cowger about growing up in the same town as the Westboro Baptist Church, dealing with hecklers and his love for the almighty Britney Spears! Connect with us! Instagram and Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart Twitter @queertomyheart nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http...

Join us in Little Rock as we talk with stand-up Jay Jackson about growing up in a religious household, joining the military and how he really feels about Will and Grace!  Social media with us! Facebook/Instagram @nearandqueertomyheart Twitter: @queertomyheart   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-m...

In this episode we get to know the lovely Quinn Laroux - drag queen, writer, storyteller, artist and sweetheart! We loved getting to know her and we hope you do too! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special treat from Quinn to you! Connect with us! nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Twitter @queertomyheart Facebook/Insta @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ne...

Join us as we come to you from Jam Stain studios in Los Angeles and bring you our interview with young adult fiction writer Tina Kakadelis! Tina gives us the lowdown on working at Disney World, on her sappy side, on life in the writing game and so much more! Connect with us! nearandqueertomyheart@gmail.com Twitter @queertomyheart Facebook/Insta @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://suppo...

Coming to you from Cola Con Comedy Festival in Columbia South Carolina, we sit down with stand up Jenn Snyder to learn about her life and what happiness and success mean to her (and also how the heck she stays friends with all her exes!) 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 Acas...

Our last of the five interviews we did at the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival is here! Creator of the fest Dwayne Duke sits down with us to discuss what it takes to run a festival, cruise ship life and so much more! 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 acast.com/privacy...

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! We sit down with Kendra Dawsey and talk about coming out, life in Connecticut and Sphincter (you have to listen to find out more!)!  Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandquee...

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! We sit down with Isaac Crow and talk about his love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, his hometown's claim to fame and so much more!   Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandqueert...

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! Join us as we talk with Champagne Jamboree (Sarah McPeck and Amanda Costner) about the meaning of The L-Word, professional golfing and so much more!   Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Insta...

Coming to you from the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival in Columbus Ohio! Join us as we talk with Rory Eustace about crappy jobs, 90's movies and improv initiation rituals.   Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show htt...

Join us as we go on the record with Riot about her Catholic school upbringing, Burning Man and her first love!   Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart . Suppor...

Join us as we talk with Shep Kelly! Shep opens up about life in the military during don’t ask don’t tell, comedy roots and life in the Shep lane! Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ne...

Let's get to know Jay Tombstone as he tells us about his billboard marriage, how Katrina changed him and his passion for cat shirts! Episode available on iTunes/Spotify/IHeartRadio or  http://nearandqueertomyheart.libsyn.com Twitter: @queertomyheart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nearandqueertomyheart Instagram: @nearandqueertomyheart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-...