Queer Voices

Send us Fan Mail Tonight's show on KPFT will be a repeat, but here is an exclusive for QUEER VOICES podcast listeners!  Ramone Nelson is in the touring production of PARADE, which hit the Hobby Center last night, and will be here through July 20th. The show is an uncompromising look at the mistrial of a Jewish man in Atlanta in 1913. Ramone talks about his time in MJ THE MUSICAL and how he go...

Send us Fan Mail We speak with grand marshals Hayden Cohen and Lane Lewis. First, Hayden the Trendsetter grand marshal talks about an organization that they are apart of, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas. Then we speak with Lane Lewis one of three Distinguished Grand Marshals for the 2025 Official Houston Pride Celebration®  Finally Brett Cullum speaks with director Domenico Leona about the upc...

Send us Fan Mail We speak with local community photographer, Nora Dayton, about their work in the community. Then we catch up with Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston, who has announced a run for Harris County Judge. We also speak with the Pride Chorus of Houston artistic director David York about Rainbow on the Green happening Friday, June 27th. Finally, we catch up with Catastrophic Theater&a...

Send us Fan Mail We speak with the dynamic new president of Pride Houston 365 -  Kerry Ann Morrison. Then our own Glenn Holt interviews Jevon Martin about Houston Trans Pride. And finally speak with distinguished Grand Marshal Brandon Mack. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Housto...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Brandi Lira, the president of Out for Education, and all the good work they do in the community.  Then we speak with Daron Yanes Perez, the male-identifying Grand Marshal for Pride Houston 365 . Finally, Brett Cullum has a conversation with his husband, Lee Ingalls, about staying friends with an ex.   Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT...

Send us Fan Mail For Pride month, we will be speaking to the grand marshals. First, we speak with Josephine "Jo" Jones, the Female Identifying Grand Marshal for Pride Houston 365 and senior police officer with the Houston Police Department. For the past five years, Jo has served as the LGBTQIA+ liaison, building crucial bridges between law enforcement and the queer community. With 18 yea...

Send us Fan Mail Brett Cullum has a conversation with D. Jerome, who was recently starring as the TIN MAN in a Hobby Center production of THE WIZ. Deborah Moncreffe Bell talks with openly lesbian author Patricia Grayhall about her new book "A Place for Us" Brett and his husband Lee Ingalls review the Hulu series MID-CENTURY MODERN.  Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we say goodbye to one of our own Andrew Edmonson. We remember his contributions to the community and to our show.  Then, Brett Cullum has a conversation with Michael Alonzo, talking about his recent marriage and his role in Theatre Under the Stars production of IN THE HEIGHTS.  Michael plays "the Piragua Guy" in the show.  Finally, Then Brett talks with...

Send us Fan Mail Brett Cullum takes over the show and gives three interviews. First an interview with local actor Wesley Whitson, who is playing HAMLET in a production from the 4th Wall Theatre Houston. The show runs at Spring Street Studios through May 24th.  Then Brett and his partner Lee Ingalls , from their podcast "Prairie Rainbow Review", review the book "Boy Erased", whi...

Send us Fan Mail D. Jerome is starring in THE WIZ, running at the Hobby Center now through May 4th. Broadway World writer Brett Cullum got to interview him, and they talked about his background as a fierce triple threat who brings new life to his role. THE WIZ has been around for 50 years! But this tour represents a fresh take on the material.   More information:  https://www.thehobbycenter.org/ev...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we speak with Tony's Place executive director Carrie Rai and catch up with this organization providing services to LGBT youth.  Then we have a conversation with Dixie Longate and her Tupperware Party. And finally we speak with Judy L Reeves about the Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT History, Inc. (GCAM), Queer Radio and the late Jimmy Carper. Queer Voice...

Send us Fan Mail We speak with Joshua Burford, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Invisible Histories; talking about their virtual community education event on May 14th.  Invisible Histories is a regional non-profit focused on research and preservation of the diverse Queer and Trans history of the American South. It's National Poetry Month, and Deborah Moncrief Bell has a conversation wi...

Send us Fan Mail In a podcast exclusive, Brett Cullum gets to talk to legendary icon Dixie Longate. Dixie is in residence at Stages Houston until April 20th, doing her last round of a whirlwind tour that has been happening since 2008! Dixie is the creation of actor Kris Andersson who, in a rare switcheroo, allows QUEER VOICES to talk to him and Dixie in one session. You get all the sass of the pla...

Send us Fan Mail Brett Cullum has a conversation with the Shunya Theatre group about a romantic comedy they are staging at the MATCH in Houston for four nights only. It's about a white guy meeting an Indian guy at a temple and the clash in cultures and families that results. The show is called A NICE INDIAN BOY, and it has recently been turned into a film starring Jonathan Groff. Find out abo...

Send us Fan Mail A powerful convergence of art and advocacy unfolds in this episode of Queer Voices as two transformative leaders share their visions for Houston's LGBTQ+ community. Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour invites listeners into her boundary-defying theatrical world, where traditional storytelling meets immersive art installations. Her fourth collaboration with Catastrophic...

Send us Fan Mail We speak with Dylan Godwin, an Alley Theater resident actor starring in "The Glass Menagerie". We discuss his role and motivations "The Glass Menagerie" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. The podcast episode delves into the depths of this powerful play through the insights of Dylan Godwin, who passionately takes on the role o...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening episode of Queer Voices as we explore pressing topics within the LGBTQIA+ community, featuring inspiring guests who are making a difference. In our first segment, we welcome Lou Weaver, trans activist and organizer of the Trot for Trans Visibility, an event celebrating community spirit and solidarity within the trans community. Mr. Lou Weaver passionate...

Send us Fan Mail From bridging gaps to sparking creative revolutions, Queer Voices takes you on a heartfelt journey through the vibrant initiatives and personal stories within the LGBTQ+ community. We're thrilled to feature Kendra Walker, the inspiring founder of Lesbians of Color, who shares her vision of empowering Black lesbians through her group’s impactful service projects and community-...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the rich tapestry of Houston's LGBTQ+ history with insights from iconic figures like Judge Phyllis Frye, the first openly transgender judge in the U.S. Prominent voices like Joyce Gabiola, an LGBTQ History Research Collections Librarian, and Brian Riedel from Rice University join us to illuminate the impactful journey of queer organizing in Houston. From the signific...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome the dynamic siblings Ray and Sareyah Criswell, who bring an infusion of energy and commitment from Houston's LGBTQ+ community. Fresh from the LGBT Summit 2025, Ray offers insights into the world of community safety, underscoring the wisdom shared by Atlantis Narcissus and Ethan of Q Patrol on self-defense and the power of not standing idly by. Meanwhile,...

Send us Fan Mail Can understanding human motivations truly transform corporate culture? Join us as we sit with the insightful Christy Claxton, a lesbian musician and writer, who reveals the soul-sucking realities of corporate life and how she managed to maintain her creative spirit amidst it all. Christy shares her journey from being a middle manager for over 30 years to rediscovering her passion...

Send us Fan Mail Broadway World writer Brett Cullum got to sit down with Adrienne Warren and talked to her about her career and her upcoming show at the Hobby Center on February 1st. Adrienne originated the role of Tina Turner in TINA: THE MUSICAL. She was hand-picked by the icon herself to create a legacy on stage. She was the lead in the West London and Broadway productions. She got a Tony for T...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an astrological journey as we welcome the insightful astrologer Lilly Roddy, who unpacks the cosmic shifts of 2025. Discover how this year's significant retrogrades, including those of Mars and Venus, may impact your personal and professional life by causing delays and prompting re-evaluations. Explore the rare simultaneous transitions of outer planets like Saturn...

Send us Fan Mail Playwright Isaac Gómez joins us to explore their latest theatrical creation, "The Night Shift Before Christmas," a one-woman holiday comedy that transforms the stage at the Alley Theatre into a fast food joint on Christmas Eve. Inspired by personal experiences in Texas, Isaac crafts a modern rendition of "A Christmas Carol," focusing on Margot, who is working t...

Send us Fan Mail Wce speak with artists Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin are Houston-based interdisciplinary artists creating an ongoing series of fifty installations made in response to little-known pre-Stonewall queer histories from each state. This multi-decade endeavor draws from recent groundbreaking academic work, the artists’ own archival research, and significant time spent learning from a...