The Amber Live! Interviews

Chris Caputo, City Commissioner Chris Caputo was elected to the Wilton Manors City Commission in November 2020 for a four-year term. Chris is a proud, long- time resident of the Wilton Manors area, currently residing in a Central Area home with his two dogs, Spartan and Fusilli. Chris was born in Buffalo, NY and raised in Fort Myers, FL. Chris’ long history of community involvement extends well be...

Amber is spending some time with one of our brave service members. Meet Joshua Kelley, also known as Harpy Daniels. Joshua is an active duty 2nd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy and was named the first Digital Ambassador for the Navy. Find out what happened after that was announced to the public! Joshua Kelley is an active duty 2nd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy. Currently serving 7 years, d...

Jessica Watkins is a standup comedian, actor, filmmaker, and adventure enthusiast. Jessica grew up in East Nashville, TN. At 18 Watkins moved to Los Angeles to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she found her love of making people laugh. Following graduation Jessica began performing sketch, improv, and after only a few times on stage and six years in California, Watkins moved to N...

Michael Brian Dunn is a NYC based Actor where he lives with his husband Kurt. Michael’s career has spanned 4 decades and includes Broadway, Off Broadway, National and International tours, countless regional theater jobs across the country as well as Film and Television. Some notable credits include The Film Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep. This season's Hallmark Feature, A Holiday Spec...

Emoji Nightmare's conservative nightmare! What happened when she read a book at the State House in Vermont? Emoji Nightmare (Justin Marsh) has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She has hosted, performed in, and/or produced several major events over the past decade, including New Queers Eve, Pride Ball, First Friday, Gl...

Bernies Mittens Maker, Jen Ellis! Jen Ellis, the creator of Bernie's Mittens is back with her new book about her very interesting life. Jen Ellis is a Vermont teacher, mother, and crafter. Originally from Maine, Ellis attended the University of Vermont. She started her teaching career with Teach For America in rural North Carolina before returning to Vermont to teach elementary school. She use...

Robusta Capp has a brand new show all about Bea Arthur that is opening at the Stonewall Inn Robusta Capp is a live singing drag performer and sometime male actress based in New York City. Working with nightlife folks such as Will Clark and former Empress of the Imperial Court of New York, Witti Repartee, honed her craft at The Ritz and Uncle Charlies in New York. She has also taken her incredibly...

Brought to you by the Drag Queen Comedy Talk Show, Amber Live! Be sure to subscribe to YouTube and visit our website https://www.amberlive.tv Amber loves to dance, but her moves are nothing like James Whiteside's incredible moves! This week, Amber gets the chance to talk with the multi-talented James Whiteside about dance, pop music, drag queens, podcasts and even being an author! James has do...

The Secrets of Roberta Degnore, friend to Robert Mapplethorpe's artistic mentor, Sam Wagstaff What a week it has been, and Amber is ending it on a high note! Amber gets to talk with the incredible force of nature, Roberta Degnore, who has done it all and traveled the world. Roberta has a new memoir coming out, and you will want to hear all about it! Plus some rants, Amber's Alter-cations,...

Abe Gurko, Creative Producer, Opinionator When Abe Gurko packed his bags and moved from New York City to Hollywood, he wasn’t leaving a career in the fashion industry to chase the usual dream of becoming a movie star. “I wanted to be a mechanic to the machine called celebrity,” he said. “I wanted to know how it worked.” Over the next few years, he developed his skills as a behind-the-scenes creati...

Josh Brandon, Host of Overthinking Everything, Voice Actor, Actorvist Josh Brandon is the host of Overthinking Everything, a deconstruction of the cultisms that lead us down psychologically, ideologically, and spiritually dangerous paths. Through the lens of the social sciences, Josh explores the social phenomenon he calls "Toxic White Southern Culture" as well as the deliberate "Du...

The Fabulous Wonder Mama Wonder Mama first appeared at the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Parade in 2014 and has been appearing in the parade every year since! She even won best small parade entry in 2017 when she flew into Mardi Gras in her invisible jet! Wonder Mama traveled to New York City joining Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to represent Australia in their bid for World Pride...

This week, we will be looking at the life, spirit and incredible creativity of Margaurite LeMay (Michael Hayes). A founding member of the House of LeMay, amazing performer, and incredible costumer, Margaurite will be greatly missed by all who knew her and Mike.

Amber has been excited before, but this week she can barely keep her bloomers on! The Liberal Redneck, Trae Crowder is stopping by to chat with Amber about everything! From his career to drag queens, it's all on the table. Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” vid...

Tarik Rever Tarik Rever says "I am a disabled model, artist, activist, inventor for the disabled, and singer. I used to be a dancer and martial artist. Over time I developed myasthenia gravis and my health declined. I am still disabled but I built up my health from a very low point. At first I was barely conscious and had trouble speaking. Nowadays I still have rough days but it is much better tha...

Chris Caputo Chris Caputo is City Commissioner in Wilton Manors and a Peak Fitness Founder. He reports "In case you haven’t seen the news, the Progress Flag was just defaced in Fort Lauderdale. The Governor has made targeting LGBTQ visibility a prime goal, and this legislature has signed on for the ride. You can not afford to stand by; it’s time to grab your heels and March. On March 26th, we're g...

Machaela Cavanaugh The legislative year had hardly begun in Nebraska when the new Republican majority advanced a fetal "heartbeat" bill, a permitless "concealed carry" gun bill and,  Legislative Bill 574 , which would forbid health-care workers from providing gender-affirming care to anyone under the age of 19. Senator Cavanaugh announced “If this legislature collectively decides that legisla...

Honey West, the Chicago cabaret legend, share all about her career from  start to finish! Amber keeps striving to bring you amazing interviews,  and this week is no exception! The incredible Honey West takes time out  of her schedule to chat with Amber about her career, her charity work,  and all the wonderful things she has done. Not to mention the incredible  people she...

Candi Shell is the bighearted, otherworldly drag singing sensation of  Honolulu with a vast library of comedy spoofs and her own original  music.  Candi began her singing career in Dallas, TX, then moved to New  York City where she opened for comedy legend Joan Rivers and even  appeared as herself alongside RuPaul on an episode of TV's Ugly Betty.   She has hoste...

Lisa David Olson, Business Humorist, Author and Podcaster on Amber Live!   Brought to you by the drag queen comedy talk show, Amber Live!  Lisa David Olson is a humorist speaker, author, podcaster and performer  who shares how humor saved her life. Her interactive style and ‘improv  for real life' message demonstrates how humor is healthy and is a  cohesive human conn...

The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury Stardust tells her story on Amber Live!    This week on Amber Live, the drag queen comedy talk show, Amber  Interviewed the incredible home maintenance expert, Mercury Stardust!  Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician,  burlesque performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the  Trans Handy Ma'am, her un...

The Golden Gals Live!  Amber chats with the cast including Ginger Minj  and with Senator Megan Hunt.  Picture it: Miami, 1991! A Hurricane comes to town, bringing with it  unwanted house guests, old flames, new loves and nonstop nostalgia.  Written, directed and starring Ginger Minj from Rupaul's Drag Race and  Hocus Pocus 2 comes The Golden Gals Live! This all new sh...

Why did Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt amend a bill to ban children  from attending “religious indoctrination” camps? Amber gets the chance  to ask her! You won't what to miss what she has to say on this subject. Senator Megan Hunt is a small business owner, community activist, and mother first elected to the Nebraska State Legislature in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 to represent Distr...

As a writer, interviewer, activist, and historian, Owen Keehnen has helped create and nurture the vibrant cultural landscape of  Chicago’s LGBT communities. His articles have appeared in local and  national LGBT newspapers and magazines, and his work includes short  stories, novels, and historical essays. He has served on the board of  Chicago’s Gerber/Hart Library, and has pub...

Robert E. Blackmon talks about the  recent attacks on the LGBTQ, drag  queen, and trans community and gives us an update on the Church Muva’s  upcoming LIVE appearance!  Brought to you by the drag queen comedy talk  show, Amber Live! For more than two decades Robert has shared his advice with celebrities  and clients around the globe. His brand, RobertEBlackmon.com®,...