Mj Podcast

We sat down with resident NYC drag queen extraordinaire, Marti Gould Cummings to talk about his recent political agenda, and how he over turned the oldest Democrat Club in NYC, then becoming president of the newly formed Hells Kitchen Democrats. Follow Marti Gould Cummings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martigcummings Hells Kitchen Democrats Info: http://www.hkems.org More Articles on Marti: - https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/09/15/nyregion/mcmanus-midtown-democratic-club.html - http://www.newnownext.com/11-drag-queen-who-are-making-the-world-a-better-place/08/2017/

Have you watched Vertical Lines on The Queer Network yet? This very special Queer from the Couch episode is a follow up to the challenging subject matter of suicide that is the focus of the film, co-written and co-staring Nick Neon and Kyle Reaume. Both creators sat down to sift through the comments shared, to shed more light on how this project came about, and how it’s being used as a conversation starter to discuss the difficult subject of suicide. Watch Vertical Lines (2019) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film Kyle Reaume Nick Neon https://youtu.be/j0toaMuQO6c Follow Kyle and Nicks Journey online: IG https://www.instagram.com/nickyneon IG https://www.instagram.com/k.reaume Watch more of Nick & Kyles work: ECSTASY (2016) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film by Kyle Reaume https://youtu.be/ET48VKYClsI What About Shelley (2017) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film by Kyle Reaume https://youtu.be/RL0XxJPxyT8 Zero One by Nick Neon https://www.nickyneon.com/zero-one QUEER NETWORK PAGES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queernetwork Twit

Vertical Lines is a short film that deals with the difficult subject of Suicide, and it’s writers told a story that is based upon their own life experience. The comments we received we so powerful we wanted to do a follow up video in which Kyle and Nick sifted through the comments, answering questions, and clarify choices made while making the short film. During that interview we also captured them both talking about their own personal journey with suicide. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing such intimate details about your journey in hopes it will help others with their own struggle. Watch Vertical Lines (2019) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film Kyle Reaume Nick Neon https://youtu.be/j0toaMuQO6c Follow Kyle and Nicks Journey online: IG https://www.instagram.com/nickyneon IG https://www.instagram.com/k.reaume Watch more of Nick & Kyles work: ECSTASY (2016) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film by Kyle Reaume https://youtu.be/ET48VKYClsI What About Shelley (2017) | LGBTQ Gay Short Film by Kyle Reaume https://yout

Noam Ash is the creator and star of My Gay Roommate on Youtube, and it’s about to get a face lift right onto TV. Noam is in talks with several streaming services that want to adapt his web series into a full sit-com. Justin sat down with Noam to discuss how it all started and what lies ahead for My Gay Roommate. Follow Noam! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrnoamash Watch My Gay Roommate on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vr9v-PUA3bOKLtqhax0wQ

Matthew Puccini is a writer and director living in NYC. His recent short Film LAVENDER, was selected to play at Sundance and is now available via Fox Searchlights Vimeo and Youtube Streaming services. Matthew joins Justin Gerhard for an episode of Queer from the Couch to discuss the nuance of telling the story of an open relationship in a way that is real, honest and of the 21st century. Click on the link below to watch the full short: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOtPQVij8g Follow Matthew! http://matthewpuccini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewpuccini

Brandon Beson talks about howhe helped himself deal with depression about being gay, and having a father who isn’t accepting of his lifestyle

@JustAaronPorter stopped by for a interview on Queer from the Couch with @JustinGerhard, discussing everything from musical inspiration, to how he bulldozed through toxic masculinity to create an new way of being a man in 2019. Aaron’s personality, style and confidence are infections, we dare you not to fall for him during this interview.

Follow Paul’s journey! @paulushermusic https://ffm.to/PushPaperCups

With the recent mainstream popularity of drag, we wanted to feature some of Canada’s hottest queens, and give them an opportunity to discuss the ups and downs of what it’s really like to be a drag queen in 2019.

Michael Rizzi is a content creator and youtuber based in Toronto, Canada, who’s here to give some advice and insight about how he’s built his online following, amidst the ups and downs as a Queer Creator in the 21st Century. And if you haven’t already, subscribe to Michael’s channel, and follow him on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerizzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mikerizzi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelRizzi

Riyadh Khalaf, is a youtuber, journalist, radio host, and queer activist from London England, who just partnered up with Youtube’s Creators for Change program to capture the first ever pride march in Swaziland in a documentary called Fight for Pride. Premiering at Buffer Festival last weekend, we caught up with Riyadh to hear more about filming in Swaziland, his work on BBC’s Queer Britain, as well as what exciting projects he’s got coming up next. Watch Fighting for Pride: https://youtu.be/X2OEu-j2Y_k Buy Riyadh’s debut book: Yah? You’re Gay! Now What? A Gay Boys Guide to Life: https://www.amazon.com/Yay-Youre-Gay-Now-What/dp/1786033658 Watch Queer Britain on BBC 3: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpPXOMpDaNFJYTDxmD_-8n9E0EVBYnEKT Follow Riyadh!! Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiyadhK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RiyadhK Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptRiyadh

Queer Talk is a panel discussion exploring the diversity of identities that exist under the queer umbrella, this week focusing on the trans community! Trans Cast Samatha: @Samkru Ayla: @Aylamode Lucah: @mntntp Jonas: @__jonastark

Broadway’s Choir Boy sets new standard for what it means to be a man in the 21st Century! Justin, @justingerhard, sits down with Choir Boy Star Jonathan Burke, @jondbeee, for a candid conversation about the story of choir boy, it’s powerful message, extended run on broadway, and why it touched so many people!!

Craig Pomranz has graced the NYC Jazz and Nightclub scene for decades with his beautiful voice, and has recently found a new way to share his love of the arts, by writing a children’s book, inspired by personal experiences with his god-son. Made By Raffi tells the story of a young boy who just doesn’t seem to fit in with the rough play at school, and instead of trying to fit in, he discovers a love for knitting. A celebration of difference, acceptance, and love, Made by Raffi is something we wish all kids get the opportunity to read.

What was it really like being gay before the AIDS crisis? OUT the 1-man play is back on stage, between April 24 and May 5th at the Buddies and Bad Times Theater in Downtown Toronto! It’s been creatively crafted by director Clinton Walker, using real life events from Greg Campbells personal experience, OUT is set in Montreal in 1977, at the height of the disco era. Glen is 17 years-old and decides to kick open the closet door. While keeping it secret from his parents, he celebrates his new gay identity by going to discos, joining a Gay Youth Group, and investigating several bedrooms. With his two best friends, he goes to New York City for the Gay Pride March, where their lives are changed forever. This is a tour tour-de-force performance by Dora-nominated actor Greg Campbell who brings twenty-five characters to life in this hilariously moving story.

Justin sits down with Ava Stowe in California, to talk about what’s it’s been like to come out as a lesbian at the young age of 11. She is then joined by her mother Julie who also shares some insight about raising a daughter through very formative years, while also navigating her sexual orientation.

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