The Randy Report - LGBTQ+ News

Today I'm chatting with New York native, Nashville-based singer/songwriter & multi instrumentalist Nicole Serrano - whose rich, soulful voice captures you immediately, carving her own path between soul & alternative pop. You have probably already heard her music on major networks including ABC, CBS, VH1, MTV, ESPN, & Netflix on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, Station 19, Younger, Selli...

Today I'm chatting with true triple threat Nick Adams, best known for his work in the Tony Winning Broadway musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and his work on shows such as "The Other Two," "Inventing Anna," "Sex and the City 2" and "Smash." He will next be seen as “Cooper” in the upcoming romantic comedy “Fire Island - The Movie” alongside Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho and the film’s writer Joel...

In this week’s headlines: • A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling has LGBTQ folks worried about the future of marriage equality • Alabama’s new anti-transgender law makes treating trans minors a crime punishable with up to 10 years in prison • Professional UK soccer player Jake Daniels came out as gay • Out country artist Cameron Hawthorn released his latest single "Nothing Like A Cowboy" All t...

Today I’m talking to Emmy Award winner Kevin Spirtas - who has spent years, among many other roles, playing Dr. Craig Wesley on the iconic daytime drama "Days Of Our Lives." Kevin recently returned to "Days" for a storyline that surprised many fans and, in many ways, is groundbreaking in nature. As hard core fans know by now, Dr. Craig Wesley, after many years of being married - in a heterosexual...

Today my guest is Channing Luke-Silver, or as he's known in the remixing world - Lukesavant. Lukesavant has just released his new collection of remixes consisting of the entire Madonna album, "Confessions On A Dance Floor." Lukesavant has spent nearly 20 years remixing Madonna’s music. In fact, he heads up a group known as Madonna Remixers United which is the internet’s #1 source for underground/u...

Join me as I chat with Jackson Fox, the first openly transgender man to compete on the long-running reality competition, SURVIVOR. In my exclusive one-on-one chat with the 48-year-old healthcare worker from Texas, Jackson opens up about the adventure of a lifetime that is SURVIVOR. From coming out as trans to his tribe on the first night of the season to the realities of sleeping on bamboo, compet...

In this week's LGBTQ news: • Ariana DeBose made LGBTQ history at this year’s Academy Awards • Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill is just the tip of the anti-LGBTQ legislation iceberg • The Las Vegas Raiders have released Carl Nassib, the only out active player in the NFL • Former 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood is trying to sell the TV rights to his upcoming wedding • Plus new music from out recording...

In this week’s headlines: • The dangerous practice of conversion therapy costs the US over $9 billion a year • Florida’s anti-LGBTQ "Don’t Say Gay" bill passes - what is it really about? • Same-sex marriage comes to Chile • Utah's governor pledges to veto anti-transgender sports bill • TJ Osborne kissed his boyfriend at the Country Music Awards after winning Duo of the Year • The sad conclusion to...

In this episode: • LGBTQ athletes represent at the Olympics • Florida’s hateful Don’t Say Gay bill is progressing through the state legislature • The percentage of LGBTQ Americans has doubled in the past ten years • LGBTQ Oscar nominations and snubs • Ryan Nealon’s soaring new pop anthem single “What Makes A Man” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

In this episode, I chat with the oh-so-charming Trevor LaPaglia about his terrific web series, “The Disappointments.” “The Disappointments” is a darkly comic series that follows 3 gay best friends in their 50s dealing with the fallout of faltering careers and empty bank accounts as they figure out how to set themselves up to survive in the decades yet to come. Metaphorically speaking, these guys s...

In this week's headlines: • France bans the harmful practice of so-called 'conversion therapy' • Florida Republicans are pushing new legislation being called the 'Don't Say Gay' bill • Gay rights icon Jim Obergefell is running for office • Some bad news for Ellen DeGeneres • Adam Rippon got married on New Years' Eve • The award-winning Western film short STEAM! premieres on Revry All that and more...

In this week's headlines: • Researchers have discovered new "kick and kill" strategy to perhaps eliminate HIV • Amid a huge shortage of blood, politicians and activists are calling on the FDA (again) to remove outdated restrictions on gay and bisexual men to donate blood • South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is running national ads touting her state's anti-transgender legislation • MJ Rodriguez made his...

There was a lot in 2021 that was just heinous and I’m happy to leave it behind. But I did want to take a pause to look at some of the good news and big moments of 2021 for LGBTQ folks. In this episode, I’m going to revisit some of the best songs, movies, TV and top LGBTQ news stories of the year (at least in my opinion). I know folks like to make Top 10 lists, but one of the hallmarks of The Randy...

Today I’m speaking with international pop star and actress Vanessa Williams, who is currently serving as one of the celebrity judges on the new reality talent competition, "Queen of the Universe" streaming on Paramount+, where drag queens from around the world sing LIVE - no lip-syncing here - as they compete not only for the title of Queen of the Universe but a $250,000 cash prize. If anyone has...

In this week's headlines: • Chile and Switzerland approve marriage equality, and Tokyo takes a step forward • Former 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett found guilty of filing false police reports regarding alleged fake hate crime • Conversion therapy banned in Canada • Another HIV patient appears to have naturally 'cured' herself • Jeopardy! has its first transgender champion • Which major sports leagu...

Today I’m talking with Rich Burns, the creator of the new web series, "The Disappointments." In addition to writing the 11 part series, Burns also acts as co-director, co-executive producer and one of the four stars of the show. "The Disappointments" follows three middle-aged gay best friends trying to figure out how to live their best lives. Burns describes the show as a “darkly comic series feat...

In this week’s headlines: • The US Navy christens a new ship named after iconic LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk • LGBTQ people are much more likely to get vaccinated than the general population • A Black transgender woman is at least the 46th trans person killed this year • A conservative radio host made the asinine assertion that unvaccinated people today are treated worse than patients at the height...

In this week’s headlines: • Kal Penn, star of the "Harold & Kumar" movie franchise, casually came out this week as he mentioned celebrating his 11th anniversary with his fiancé • The US State Department has issued its first passport with an X gender marker for a nonbinary American • The Biden administration withdrew legal appeals filed by the Trump administration blocking same-sex couples from Soc...

In this week’s headlines: • Jon Gruden, head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, resigns amid a homophobic racist email scandal • A gay couple was viciously attacked after leaving a gay bar in Essex • Justice in Texas as the 4th and final defendant in a violent hate crime spree is sentenced to over 20 years in prison after luring gay and bi men into danger on Grindr • Pete Buttigieg clapped back when...

In this week’s headlines: • The U.S. military will soon provide full veterans benefits to those who were ousted under the hideous Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy • California is set to make stealthing illegal • A gay-straight alliance at an Indiana high school filed a lawsuit over unequal treatment • A transgender high school student made history at their homecoming celebration • The University of Mic...

In this week's headlines: • Colorado Gov. Jared Polis made history as the first out governor to get married while in office • Out football player Carl Nassib made a game-changing play in his first regular season game as an out NFL player • Parkland shooting survivor and gun legislation advocate Cameron Kasky came out • RuPaul scored big at the Emmy Awards • Out singer/songwriter alex shares his de...

In this week’s headlines: • We saw the first active professional baseball player come out as gay • Moderna has begun phase two trials of its potential new HIV vaccine • Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten have become parents of two newborn babies • Emmy Award winner Billy Porter says he doesn’t care if he ever plays a straight role in the future • And Nick Metos release...

In this week's headlines: • Team LGBTQ brings home the medals at this year's Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo • Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib speaks to the press for the first time since coming out as gay • A man in Florida who caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Pride crosswalk will not face hate crime charges • Looking forward to Amazon Prime Video's upcoming reboot of 'Cindere...

In this week’s headlines: • Luke Prokop, of the Nashville Predators, came out as gay becoming the first active player in the National Hockey League • The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed two groundbreaking LGBTQ appointees to the Department of Defense by unanimous consent • Gay summer vacation destination Provincetown has seen a huge spike in COVID cases since the July 4th holiday weekend • Plus, ne...

Talking with LGBTQ activist Aaron Baldwin about corporate support during Pride Month, pinkwashing (what is it?), how to best connect with our straight allies and more. Aaron is a recognized LGBTQ activist who has led campaigns against LGBTQ workplace discrimination involving large corporations including Cirque du Soleil, Target and Rockstar Energy Drinks. He’s also been an advocate for affordable...