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Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show
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Interviews with amazing people, comedians and LGBTQ+ legends, with pop culture and politics wrapped up in a delicious candy coating of camp. Hosted by Puerto Rican drag queen Fausto Fernós and his husband, Norwegian reality TV star Marc Felion, Feast of Fun began as one of the original 50 podcasts featured on iTunes in 2006, and celebrated by Apple: Feast of Fun "helped bring podcasting from an underground movement to a mainstream phenomenon." Five time winner of the People's Choice Podcast Award for Best LGBT podcast. We've done thousands of shows with wonderfully wild people, LGBTQ legends and their friends, and tackle the tough questions like: is Sasquatch a drag queen? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop? Subscribe and join us as we chat with gay musicians, counterculture comedians, trans pirates, lesbian warriors and pagan witches and celebrate the ridiculous and transform pain into pleasure. Listen to over 2,900 legendary podcasts at feastoffun.com/plus
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- Where's the Beef? - with Dan CassApr 15, 2026 · 1 hrBy now you’ve probably sick of hearing about the weird video made by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempciznski, where he nervously takes a tiny bite of their new burger, referring to it as a “product.” Since then, a myriad of executives have tried to one-up each other with their own burger “eating” videos, creating a full-fledged social media spectacle with the hopes of raising sales and building brand loyalty. But one question still stands: why won't these burger CEOs show themselves swallowing their own “meat?” Today Chicago comedian and burger aficionado Dan Cass joins us to look at the incredibly weird new burger wars, which instead of making people want to buy one, is making everyone question their life choices. Plus-- • Did Timothée Chalamet’s off putting comments on opera and ballet cost him the Oscar? • BuzzFeed reports they may be going out of business. Here’s 10 reasons and why #4 will shock you. Follow us on Instagram: ★ instagram.com/dankass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion
- Matthew Davies - Designing for Star Trek & Bodybuilding in the FutureMar 29, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minPeople love sports for the thrill of the challenge, to push their bodies to boldly go where they’ve never gone before. But in Star Trek, how would people compete in a universe where physical augmentation makes almost anything possible? What happens to bodybuilding a thousand years from now? Today’s episode is a dual drop from Feast of Fun and Let’s Grow Big Together, think of it as a transporter mishap where two podcasts are fused as one, but not as awkward as Tuvix. In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. The new series Starfleet Academy centers the Star Trek universe around the school for new recruits with a fresh focus on youth culture and hot bodies. Today Starfleet Academy’s production designer Matthew Davies joins us to look at his work imagining schools, starships, gyms and nightclubs of the future. Davies is also an accomplished bodybuilder, so we’re having a little fun imagining what bodybuilding might look like in that world. How will technology shape bodybuilding? What will giant, glorious bodies mean centuries from now? Plus-- • Lesbians in Space! Creating same sex, interspecies relationships. • Why Matthew has no regrets turning down Heated Rivalry. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/westqueerwest
- Damon L. Jacobs Chooses Queer JoyMar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 34 minThe sexual revolution didn’t happen all at once, it came in throbbing waves: the Pill. Stonewall. The AIDS crisis. The Internet. Grindr. PrEP. Doxy PEP. Sniffies! We have more options than ever before and yet some still feel lonely. Swipe culture gives us abundance, but it also trains us to treat each other like custom coffee drinks. How do we build intimacy without running a background check on somebody? And why does jealousy still show up like it is paying the rent? Today, queer activist and marriage and family therapist Damon L. Jacobs joins us to unpack the great queer divide: monogamy vs. open relationships. His web series Choosing Queer Joy argues that joy isn’t frivolous, it’s revolutionary. But when we start talking about sex, love, and commitment the revolution can get real messy, real fast. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/damonljacobs
- Bad Bunny's Boricua Halftime Show Wins BigFeb 11, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minConsidering the rebellious spirit of reggaeton music, folks were all up in a knot as Bad Bunny took to the Super Bowl stage, expecting a vulgar, over-the-top spectacle. Instead, we got a triumphant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, and at the end, a giant billboard reminding us: “The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love.” Not just a jolgorio for Puerto Rico, but a nod to queer icons like Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny’s record-breaking show drew 10 million more viewers than the game itself, making it officially the most-watched halftime show in history, causing some to declare the Republican culture wars over. Today, Chicago comedy icon Dan Cass joins us to unpack the cultural legacy of Bad Bunny’s Halftime show, why he pronounces words a little differently in Spanish, and the LGBTQ+ Puerto Rican excellence that shined throughout the show. Plus-- • Now that Lady Gaga is officially Puerto Rican, will she team up with Bad Bunny for a salsa album? • More horrifying revelations from the Epstein/Trump files. • The Olympic Penisgate! Ski-jumping athletes allegedly inject hyaluronic acid in their dongs to fly higher. • Peaches Christ and Sir Ian McKellen bring their shows to Chicago. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/dankkass
- Heated Rivalry Melts All the TunaJan 22, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minMove over RuPaul’s Drag Race! Straight women are now obsessing over a whole new TV show packed with competitive queens, only this time it’s hunky hockey players playing a little tonsil hockey off the ice. Heated Rivalry, the sizzling new TV show based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling series about the secret gay romances of rival star hockey players, is scoring big with audiences. Like Brokeback Mountain, it’s got everyone thinking about how the puck slides into the net without lube. The series has also sent the four lead actors’ careers skating into the spotlight, leaving fans drooling over every off-ice action in their real-life love lives. Looks like the ice isn’t the only thing getting slippery. Today we take a look at the cultural impact of all the new queer TV shows streaming right now, including: Pluribus, Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things, Starfleet Academy, and, of course, RuPaul’s Drag Race. Plus-- • Hands Across America is about to celebrate its 40 year anniversary in May. Can we unite the country again to fight hunger and poverty? • How the Love Boat sank after they let go of the original Julie. • How to make a tuna melt sandwich. • Remembering Chicago LGBTQ legend Rick Garcia, who died this month, he was 69.
- Bill Cruz's Christmas MiracleDec 30, 2025 · 1 hr 19 minHappy Holidays, everybody! One of the best parts of the season is when friends and family come back to town to bring the light, the noise, and the funk. Today we welcome back one of the first openly gay comedians in Chicago’s stand-up comedy scene: Bill Cruz. After his time in LA, Bill has returned to Chicago and is here to help us wrap up this difficult year without crying into our coquito. Back in the day, Bill helped shape our live Chicago comedy show, “Feast of Fools,” a little experiment that somehow evolved into one of the world’s first and longest-running podcasts, “Feast of Fun.” And yes, even we’re still surprised it’s still going on. Join us for this and all the hot news: • Bowen Yang, the second openly gay comedian on Saturday Night Live retires from the show. • Are Republicans using AI to create fake pictures of Trump and Bill Clinton as gay lovers to discredit the Epstein Files? • Britney Spears’ “Toxic” video director Joseph Kahn says the reason Avatar never became a big part of the public’s consciousness is because gays don’t want to have sex with blue cat aliens. • Farewell to filmmaker Rob Reiner and actor Gil Gerard, star of “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.” He was 82. Follow us on Instagram: ★ instagram.com/bill_cruz_gurl ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Help Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease: ★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe
- Spencer Duncan from Big Queen to Big MuscleDec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 29 minOne of the hardest things about building muscle is being able to consume vast amounts of food. And that’s why we say competitive eating is bodybuilding's distant cousin. But for a plus sized drag queen, who is already big, it’s a challenge pivoting into bodybuilding and losing fat while building muscle at the same time. Let’s Grow Big Together! It’s the podcast that reminds you it takes a lot of courage to sashay in heels, and even more to deadlift in them. In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to putting on the gains. Today drag queen and bodybuilder Spencer Duncan joins us to look at going from being Vivica Galactica, a plus sized drag queen on the reality TV series Camp Wannakiki to nabbing the bronze medal at the NPC Midwest Gladiator 2025, Masters 35 and over division. SLAY QUEEN! Plus: How imitating others robs us of our own voice. Losing your dad just weeks before stepping on stage. Follow us on Instagram: ★ instagram.com/spencerblooms ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Help Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease: ★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe
- Dan Cass Stands Up to AbuseDec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 43 minAs Republicans trip over themselves trying to explain why Jeffrey Epstein’s emails are “no big deal,” we’re all being reminded how easily the powerful can redefine sexual violence when it suits their needs. Meanwhile our friend Dan Cass has been living the opposite nightmare. Dan was falsely accused by his ex-girlfriend of sexual assault, and unlike Republicans who can just get Megyn Kelly to shrug it off, Dan lost work, relationships, and nearly his mind trying to clear his name. But here’s the twist: Dan did what almost nobody does, he successfully fought the defamatory allegations with a lawyer and prevailed. What happens when the reality of violence is manipulated by unscrupulous people? Today comedian Dan Cass joins us to talk about what it’s like to survive false accusations in a world where people tend to believe gossip over facts, and how he managed to rebuild his life and career. Also joining us is Dan’s brand-new wife, visual artist and hip-hop dancer Jessica, who married him just three weeks ago. Jessica has been with Dan since the allegations started and has supported through the whole ordeal. Join us for this and all the hot news: • Did Trump Suck Bubba off? Who is Bubba? • Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to film with all the original cast returning except the boyfriend and Anne Hatheway’s original face. • Hitler’s DNA is recovered and examined but no clone yet. Follow us on Instagram: ★ instagram.com/dankass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Help Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease: ★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe
- A Trans Perspective on WickedDec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 39 minTransformations are often quite painful. Whether we’re growing emotionally or undergoing a physical metamorphosis, real change usually demands discomfort, and sometimes even danger. In Jon M. Chu’s Wicked films, the characters literally burst through their own limits: they sprout wings, become tin or straw, or learn to fly by defying gravity. Like all the past Wizard of Oz books and films, Wicked is a mirror of its time. Since the Covid pandemic, conservative movements around the globe have seized on a new scapegoat: openly trans and gender-diverse people. Despite being a tiny fraction of the population, trans folks have been painted as a massive cultural threat, a convenient distraction and a powerful tool for those hungry to seize political power. So what can Wicked teach us about facism? What can Elphaba’s journey reveal about the machinery of oppression and about the yellow brick roads queer and trans people are still carving toward liberation? Today we’re joined by trans-tech visionary Violet Kitajewski to explore Wicked as an allegory for LGBTQ resilience, transformation, and resistance. After all, that gravity isn’t going to defy itself. Plus-- Cynthia Erivo and Arianna Grande announce they are in a “non-demi-curious, semi-binary relationship.” FEATURED MUSIC: Here Comes the Hurricane Legendary Katrina - Kevin JZ Prodigy ★ https://youtu.be/GMKaa_q1eCg?si=d0F5b7bV9eSpG6_m FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/transosaur ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Help Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease ★ https://gofund.me/00771d8fe
- I Almost Went BlindNov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minSometimes life forces you to hit the pause button. Not because you wanted to, but because your body says, “sit down honey, we’ve got work to do.” After nearly two decades of podcasting, we thought we’d seen it all, until this summer, when I had emergency eye surgery to save my vision, and Marc had his heart shocked back into rhythm after a scary bout of atrial fibrillation. Between the two of us, we had enough hospital bracelets to start our own line of jewelry. But through all of it, we learned a few things: about getting older, facing fear, and finding humor when life gets dizzy or blurry. On today’s show, we’re sharing what really happened, what we learned about resilience and love, and how to keep your sense of humor when the road gets bumpy. It’s our comeback episode: I Almost Went Blind, a story about healing, gratitude, and seeing life in a whole new light. Help Fausto & Marc Fight Blindness and Heart Disease: ★ gofundme.com/help-fausto-marc-fight-blindness-and-heart-disease Follow us on Instagram: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • ICE can’t handle the cold. • A new Miss Piggy movie written by Broadway drag comedy diva Cole Escola is in the works. • Yoko Ono‘s art comes to Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art. • Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s most progressive mayor since La Guardia. • Marriage Equality is safe, for now.
- Topher Payne: The Tree Who Set Healthy BoundariesAug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minOne of the most divisive books in children’s literature is Shel Silverstein’s "The Giving Tree," the story of a dysfunctional relationship between a boy and a sentient apple tree who gives him everything she has, from her apples and leaves to her branches and trunk, until all that's left is a stump. Meant as a parable of unconditional love, writer Topher Payne thought our doomed pair needed a better ending to their sad story. He wrote "The Tree Who Set Healthy Boundaries," where the tree learns to say no and lives a long, happy life because of it. Today, playwright and Hallmark screenwriter Topher Payne joins us to revisit "The Giving Tree" and other classic children's books with questionable moral compasses, and to explore what happens when we give these stories the therapy they clearly need. What's the trouble with "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Where the Wild Things Are?" READ "Topher Fixed It" ★ https://www.topherpayne.com/fixed-it FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/topherwrites ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus– Topher takes us behind the scenes of his films with the Hallmark Channel, where the snow is always falling, the cookies are always warm, and love is just one conveniently timed misunderstanding away.
- Dan Cass Escapes from Alligator AuschwitzAug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 15 minAfter threatening Americans with raising their taxes by 68%, President Trump managed to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into passing his Big Burglary Bill: a sweeping economic and policy package that slashes healthcare funding, shuts down hospitals, inflates ICE’s budget to be larger than the Marines’, opens new concentration camps in Florida, adds $3.4 trillion to the national deficit, and gives billionaires even more tax breaks than ever before. So why didn’t more people try to stop it? Today, comedian Dan Cass joins us to break down the nightmare that is the Big Burglary Bill, and the swampy new detention centers dubbed “Alligator Auschwitz,” where Trump adviser Lara Loomer openly called for feeding all 65 million Latin Americans living in the US to alligators in Florida. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus- • How Republicans use tactics like “flooding the zone” to make people give up. • How to figure out which news media you can trust. • Dan Cass opens up about being neurodivergent in the comedy world of Chicago.
- Queeny Bitch and the Windy City Comedy FestivalJul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minWhen the world is falling apart, sometimes the best thing you can do is make art. Just because Republicans are doing everything they can to crush the joy in people’s hearts, doesn't mean you can’t dumpster dive a feather boa, borrow a pair of heels and put on a show. Remember, that some of the greatest works of art have blossomed in the shadows of fascism. Today we're talking with comedian and showbiz mogul Queeny Bitch—a comic, provocateur, and now one of the masterminds behind the Windy City Comedy Festival, where hundreds of top-tier degenerates will be taking over the city to show off their funniest, filthiest, and most unhinged acts. Listen as we dive into the radical act of doing absolutely nothing, why she loudly refuses to move to Los Angeles, her six-year survival story in comedy, and how disillusionment turned out to be her secret weapon. WINDY CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL: https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/queenycomedy ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • Why were the Kardashians invited to Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding ? • China cracks down on popular gay erotic fiction written by straight women. • Almost 200,000 people march against Hungary’s Pride ban in one the country’s biggest protests.
- From Burlesque to Bikes: Tamale Sepp on Dykes on Bikes, Pride, and Queer PowerJun 29, 2025 · 1 hr 22 minA beloved Pride tradition around the world is the roar of Dykes on Bikes: a fierce motorcade of motorcycle mamas who kick off the parade with a chrome-plated spectacle of queer power, and noise. They first rolled onto the scene at San Francisco Pride in the mid-’70s and quickly became a staple all over the world. Inspired by those heavy-metal heroines, Chicago’s own Bikes and Mics emerged—a no-rules posse of queer performers, riders, and creatives. This year, the group celebrates their 10th anniversary with a high-octane Mad Max–themed ride, complete with leather, dust, and rumors of a Tina Turner impersonator showing up as Aunty Entity. Today, comedian and motorcycle mama Tamale Sepp joins us to dive into the wild, fabulous history of Bikes and Mics and Dykes on Bikes—two-wheeled revolutions led by fierce queer women who love a little heavy metal rumbling between their thighs. BIKES AND MICS: https://www.bikesandmics.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/tamalerocks ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus- • JoJo Siwa cancels upcoming Chicago Pride performance amid controversy over dating a man. • Comedian Margaret Cho says Ellen DeGeneres was “not nice” and acted like a “mean girl.” • Sidetrack, one of the world’s largest gay bars, plans to open the first-ever airport gay bar at Chicago’s O’Hare Terminal 1. • Openly queer musician Daniel Hamrick hijacks a ‘Straight Pride’ event with a trans power ballad.
- Dan Cass - April Showers Bring May FlowersMay 5, 2025 · 1 hr 13 minSpring is here, and things are getting rough. T.S. Eliot called April "the cruelest month,” and honestly, he had a point. After a long, cozy winter of emotional hibernation, spring forces us to feel things again. Today, Chicago comedian and part-time Russian dance expert Dan Cass joins us to explore the hilarious side of a world that’s struggling. Should we start an OnlyFlans? A nude comedy show? Honestly, it's getting desperate. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • The legendary drag performance venue Hamburger Mary’s returns to Chicago. Pee Wee Herman comes out as gay from beyond the grave in a new documentary on Max (coming out on May 23.) • Disgraced Republican Congressman and Brazilian drag queen George Santos gets sentenced to seven years in prison for doing exactly the same crimes as Trump. • Farewell to three very different drag icons: RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente, Hee Haw’s Lulu Roman and Pope Francis passed away. • Did JD Vance kill the Pope? Let’s find out.
- Kate Bornstein’s 101+ Helpful Hints for Living Your Best Queer LifeApr 21, 2025 · 1 hr 12 minAbout 20 years ago, Kate Bornstein wrote Hello, Cruel World to give people permission to stay alive in a world that makes that feel impossible. Today, that world is trying even harder to crush anyone who lives outside the binary—trans, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, or just too free for a system built on control.Attacks on trans rights aren’t just about gender—they’re a strategy to dismantle all core freedoms: privacy, bodily autonomy, parental rights, healthcare, education, and safety. Trans people are being scapegoated to erase rights for everyone, starting with the most vulnerable.So what do we do? Today, Kate Bornstein, performance artist, author, and trans tech pioneer, returns with a revised edition of Hello, Cruel World: 101+ Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws. With 20 new alternatives full of sass, warmth, and joy, Kate reminds us: survival is a radical act—and staying alive, in all your glorious weirdness, is the first step toward building a future where we all belong. Plus: why love is the ultimate anti-aging drug—and a reflection on the people who helped us make it this far. FEATURED BOOK: Hello, Cruel World: 101+ Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws Buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/4jB1tsS SAVE THE FEAST OF FUN PODCAST, donate $1: gofundme.com/feastoffun20 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Quick heads-up: this episode contains discussions around suicide, self-harm, and mental health. While we approach these topics with care, honesty, and even humor, we understand they may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself in whatever way you need—and know that you're not alone. If you need support, you can always call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing the number 988, they're there 24/7 ready to help.
- Dan Cass - MAGA the Musical!Apr 10, 2025 · 1 hr 17 minConservatives are always forcing their outdated vision onto culture, education, and policy because deep down, they know they’re losing the long game. A leaked Kennedy Center board meeting reveals Trump is pushing to make the nation’s cultural hub more conservative by stacking its lineup with right-wing musicals. So, what’s next? MAGA: The Musical? Today, comedian Dan Cass joins us to break down how fascists try to seize power—and, more importantly, how to fight back. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus, we’re diving into all the hot news: Rosie O’Donnell claims the 2024 election was stolen—now that she’s safely living in Ireland. The University of Texas bans all drag shows. Why trans rights benefit everyone. How to spot AI bots on social media. Hell hath no fury like a righteous teenage girl—Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, says she’s not afraid of her dad.
- Hello, I'm Jeffrey JayApr 1, 2025 · 1 hr 17 minAs the United States slides deeper into fascism, Republicans are ramping up attacks on trans people, immigrants, and pretty much anyone who stands in their way. One thing is clear—most Americans don’t personally know any trans people so it is easy for Republicans to scapegoat them. But here’s the thing: LGBTQ+ people are everywhere. And with polls showing that more people than ever identify as LGBTQ+, we hold real power, if people actually see and know us. One trans pioneer making that visibility impossible to ignore is comedian Jeffrey Jay. Today, Jeffrey Jay joins us to talk about his bold new comedy project—performing in right-wing comedy clubs in red states as an openly trans man. A trailblazer in stand-up, Jeffrey was the first trans comedian to appear on our show back in 2012, and he’s back with stories, insights, and a whole lot of laughs. FOLLOW JEFFREY JAY: ★ https://jeffreyjaycomedy.com Plus— • Navigating the choppy waters when your friends and family come out as MAGA Republicans. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/heyjeffreyjay ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion
- Kyle Smolinski - Muscle, Mass and RainbowsMar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 20 minChicago’s very own Kyle Smolinski is a rising star in the Open Bodybuilding scene, dominating some of the top NPC heavyweight contests—including a gold-medal win in the heavyweight division at the NPC Jay Cutler Classic in Virginia. But beyond his impressive size and stage presence, Kyle is also openly gay and known for his signature rainbow-colored hair. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that builds muscle with all the colors of the rainbow, including biceps, bronzer, and big queer energy.” In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today, the rainbow-colored beast Kyle Smolinski, joins us to talk about his rise to fame as an openly gay Open Bodybuilding champion. From his technicolor mane to his heavyweight victories, Kyle shares his journey in the sport and what it takes to stand out—both on stage and beyond. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/ksmo92 ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus all your questions! • Getting the body of your dreams means making sure your sleep is deep. • What’s the skinny on low glycemic natural sugars, artificial sweeteners & sugar alcohols? • Are cold plunges a scam? • How much does sexuality play a role in bodybuilding?
- André Robert Lee Looks Back on Starrbooty, RuPaulMar 7, 2025 · 1 hr 28 minOne of our all-time favorite wacky and wild films is RuPaul’s Starrbooty. Created during a lull in her career, the film revives one of Ru’s early cable-access TV characters- Starbooty—a private detective turned sex worker who lands herself in increasingly ridiculous situations. The film celebrates RuPaul’s love for sexploitation, melodrama, gratuitous nudity, and her circle of kooky friends. Many consider Starrbooty the launchpad for RuPaul’s resurgence as host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, a show that mainstreamed drag so successfully it has overshadowed many other styles and interpretations of the art form. Today, Starrbooty producer and acclaimed filmmaker André Robert Lee joins us to revisit this wonderfully twisted film and discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a queer Black creative. We also dive into his other fantastic projects, including Dirty Laundry (starring Jenifer Lewis and Loretta Devine) and The Prep School Negro, a documentary which follows young Black students adventures on their way to college. FOLLOW ANDRÉ ROBERT LEE: https://andrerobertlee.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/andrerobertlee89 Plus— • George Washington Carver and our favorite queer Black luminaries. • Is Lady Bunny on Putin’s payroll? • Right wing media is spreading rumors about alleged CEO shooter Luigi Maginone having 20 sex tapes. (Put up or shut up, Rupert Murdoch.)
- Cleve Jones Takes on America’s ArmageddonMar 1, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minAmerica is under attack by the wolves in the federal government who are chewing it apart. As the nation spirals into confusion and despair, we are left wondering—why does it feel like no one is fighting back? As Harvey Milk said, “Get out of the bars and into the streets!” Now more than ever, we need to step away from our screens, show up in public spaces, and organize. In the absence of leadership, it’s up to all of us to lead. As a protégé of Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones became a key figure in the gay rights movement in the ‘70s and he became the creator of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, one of history’s most powerful public memorials. Cleve’s activism spans decades, from fighting the Reagan administration’s neglect of the AIDS crisis to today’s labor rights battles. Listen as we take a look at: • AIDS denialist Robert Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s Secretary of Health. • Why language matters, let’s stop calling Democrats "Dems." • Why grassroots movements need to come out of the closet to organize effectively.
- Tiny Thickemz and OhJay Lamont - Couples Who Laugh Together Stay TogetherFeb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 6 minAmericans are now queerer than ever! A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of folks now identify as something other than straight—up from 7.6% in 2023. And Gen Z? A whopping 23%! Party! While it seems like the country’s getting more conservative, people's sexuality and gender identity says otherwise. Joining us today is the self-proclaimed ‘lesbian on the weekends’-- the West Side comedy queen of raunch, Tiny Thickemz, along with her comedy partner in life and onstage, OhJay Lamont. Together they host ‘Love is Blind’ at Chicago’s Laugh Factory, where real couples do joint stand-up sets about their relationships—LIVE on stage, TONIGHT FEB 27! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/thickemztiny ★ instagram.com/ohjay_lamont ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • What’s the best place in Chicago to buy loose items? • A big fat beaver on Chicago’s Southside becomes an overnight celebrity. • Pope Francis is in the hospital in critical condition. • Republicans are upset with the Super Bowl winners, the Philadelphia Eagles, for skipping a fast food meal with the President at the White House." • We look back at the lives of Roberta Flack, best known for her hit song ‘Killing Me Softly,’ and Lynne Marie Stewart, beloved as Miss Yvonne—the Most Beautiful Woman in All of Puppetland on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse—both of whom passed away this week.
- Caleb De Casper is a Wicked WitchFeb 11, 2025 · 1 hr 19 minIn The Wizard of Oz , Glinda asks, “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” As it turns out, most witches are good—because the bad ones end up cursing themselves into oblivion. Today, we’re chatting with one of our favorite wicked but wonderful witches, musician Caleb De Casper. A fierce advocate for queer rights, Caleb is known for his electrifying performances and signature blend of dark synth-pop, glam punk rock, and horror cabaret. Honored with his own day in Austin, Texas, Caleb joins us to celebrate 20 years of Feast of Fun and give us a sneak peek at his new single, Chemical Blue. CHECK OUT CALEB DE CASPER: https://www.calebdecasper.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/calebdecasper Plus, we’re serving up a cauldron of hot topics: • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will kick off the Oscars with a Wicked medley. • Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón will skip the Oscars amid controversy. • Emperor Trump storms out of the Super Bowl after getting booed and witnessing Kendrick Lamar’s unapologetically Black Halftime Show. • Taylor Swift enters the friendship bracelet and jewelry business. All that and more—so grab your wands and let’s dive in! SAVE FEAST OF FUN, HELP US GET A NEW COMPUTER: • feastoffun.com/donate
- Emilia Perez vs WickedFeb 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minNetflix’s Emilia Perez is a hot mess of a movie. This musical crime drama, written and directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, follows a de-greenified Zoë Saldaña working as a lawyer for a Mexican drug lord who transitions. Saldaña’s character later goes on to support the former Mexican drug lord as she attempts to atone for her criminal past by founding a nonprofit to rescue the victims of the country’s drug cartels, including her own. What could have been a powerful exploration of the struggles faced by trans people and all women in Latin America instead turns everyone into cartoons. Emilia Perez reduces the harsh realities of cartel violence and trans struggles into a gaudy spectacle, making one wonder if it was slapped together just to throw a wrench in Wicked’s awards season dominance. Adding to the controversy, new reports have surfaced about the film’s lead, transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón, and her troubling history of racist and anti-Muslim remarks. Today we take a look at Emilia Peréz and other terrible, campy films the world would rather forget ever existed. Plus-- Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-Wee Herman, comes out of the coffin as gay in a new documentary about his not-so-private life. Woman pleads guilty to sendng fart vdeos to her boyfriends ex. Chappell Roan celebrates her Grammy win for best new artist by calling out record labels, demanding they give their employees a livable wage and healthcare. A mysterious nationwide network against Trump called the 50501 Movement plans protests in all of the nation’s capitols on Feb 5. Happy 20 year anniversary to Feast of Fun, one of the first 50 podcasts in history, still going strong 3133 shows later. SAVE FEAST OF FUN, HELP US GET A NEW COMPUTER: • feastoffun.com/donate
- Amanda Cohen Battles the LA FiresJan 30, 2025 · 1 hr 40 minThe LA fires impacted thousands of lives, with entire neighborhoods and landmarks reduced to ash. In moments like these, it’s easy to feel a sense of dread and despair, but that’s when comedy is at the most vital. Laughter doesn’t fix the chaos, but it reminds us to breathe, connect, and find light even in the darkest moments. Today comedian and Feast of Fun legend Amanda Cohen joins us to talk about her experience surviving the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires of 2025. Amanda was a big part of our live show and the early days of the podcast. She’s since moved to LA to pursue a comedy career. Listen as we take a look at how comedy can be a lifeline in times of crisis and why laughter is sometimes the greatest act of resilience. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/amandacohen27 ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • For couples dying to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the 'Silence of the Lambs' Murder House is now a charming Bed and Breakfast, a visit to the torture well is optional. • Elon Musk does a “well known WWII hate group salute,” distracting people from Trump accidentally admitting he stole the election. • A look back at our visit to the worst tv show in history, the Jerry Springer Show.
- Tik Tok, You've Been Clocked - Dan CassJan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minThe world feels like it’s teetering on the edge of an apocalypse, or maybe just a really dramatic season finale. Lately, we've witnessed a wave of significant deaths, or things barely clinging to life: TikTok, filmmaker David Lynch, anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant, bodybuilder Chris O’Donnell, PrEP, Marriage Equality, democracy, the U.S. dollar, the Golden Globes, The Village People and yes, even Snoop Dogg’s career. But, as Florence + The Machine wisely reminds us, it’s always darkest before the dawn. Change often comes with chaos, upheaval, and a little bit of existential dread. So, take a deep breath, focus on the solutions, and remember: together we can overcome anything, especially when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Today, we celebrate 20 years of podcasting as we launch of our 21st season with a special guest: Chicago comedian Dan Cass, known for his razor-sharp takes on relationships. SAVE FEAST OF FUN, HELP US GET A NEW COMPUTER: • feastoffun.com/donate FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Join us as we dive into the deaths of icons, institutions, and ideals shaping the future, including: The rise and fall of TikTok and the rise of… whatever comes next. • The passing of filmmaker David Lynch. • The Republican-controlled Supreme Court’s looming attacks on marriage equality and our ability to stop HIV. • Trump’s latest cash grab with not one, but two cryptocurrency scams. • The Village People’s Victor Willis insists “YMCA” was never a gay anthem, as he cashes in on all that sweet MAGA money.
- The Grinch Who Stole CherDec 24, 2024 · 1 hrIt’s not easy being green—especially when your heart is three sizes too big. No, we’re not talking about someone abusing anabolic steroids; we’re talking about everyone’s favorite green Christmas curmudgeon: The Grinch. Created by Dr. Seuss and brought to life in the iconic animated Christmas special by Chuck Jones—of Tom & Jerry fame—The Grinch was voiced by two legends: Boris “The Mummy” Karloff and Thurl “Tony the Tiger” Ravenscroft. As two beloved queer cultural figures, both are integral to this beloved holiday tradition. And yet, despite the popularity of the book, the animated TV special, and the live-action movie, you seldom see people dressing up as The Grinch, until recently. Today, actor, mime, and drag queen Gregg Steigmeyer joins us to talk about his unique gig playing The Grinch at holiday parties. Gregg shares how he strikes the delicate balance between staying in character as the grouchy Grinch while still spreading that essential holiday cheer. Why is Gregg so good at playing The Grinch? Maybe it’s his background in physical comedy, or maybe it’s because he’s Vikki Spykke, one of Chicago’s drag legends going back to the 80s when drag queens excelled at bringing in the sass and the spunk. Plus–– An original Christmas classic: The Grinch Who Stole Cher. FOLLOW US: ★ linkedin.com/in/gregg-steigmeyer-7ba9641a/ ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion
- Golden Girls’ Bea Arthur Lives on in Luke McQuillanDec 24, 2024 · 1 hr 14 minThe TV sitcom The Golden Girls went off the air 32 years ago, but thanks to reruns, Dorothy Zbornak and her gal pals live on in the hearts of many, especially queer folks who delight in the comedic hijinks of four senior women living together in Miami. Although he was a toddler when the Golden Girls was first broadcast, voice over and musical theater actor Luke McQuillan’s viral covers in the voice of Bea Arthur is helping to keep the show’s legacy alive and it got him cast on Cartoon Network and Netflix shows. Is Luke so good at challenging Bea Arthur that he runs the risk of being overshadowed by the Broadway legend? Today Luke McQuilan joins us to celebrate the life and career of our favorite WWII Marine sergeant Bea Arthur, from her gigs in gay bars here in Chicago, to singing about drugs with Rock Hudson on her CBS TV special, from her quirky TV appearances like the Star Wars Holiday Special to her unforgettable portrayals as Maude and Dororthy on The Golden Girls. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/luke.mcquillan ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion
- Make Kindness Great AgainDec 22, 2024 · 1 hr 15 minAs Americans watched Nazis march in Columbus, Ohio, we are left wondering: why is fascism on the rise? More young people in the US are voting for MAGA Republicans than ever before, with a notable increase among young white men. Why is this happening, and how can we make kindness and compassion great again? Today, the Rev. Quincy Danger Worthington—better known to us as the Rev. Danger—joins us to share his experience in confronting right-wing extremism within his own church. Quincy came of age in the Punk and Hardcore scene in Erie Pennsylvania, and his journey through recovery led him to become a Presbyterian minister. His work focuses on harnessing the transformative power of community building to create meaningful social change. Listen in as we discuss the troubling rise of fascism and violence in youth culture, and how we can begin to reverse it. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/myphotojourneybegins ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • Boxing legend Mike Tyson loses to right wing MAGA influencer and former Disney channel star Jake Paul. • RFK Jr. says he was forced to eat McDonalds by Trump. • A new virtual AI Santa promises to haunt your children’s nightmares this Christmas.
- Wicked is Popular!Dec 12, 2024 · 1 hr 22 minWicked is popular! The film adaptation of the musical adaptation of the literary reimagining of the Wicked Witch of the West is surpassing all box office expectations. Composer Stephen Schwartz already announced a 3rd and 4th film in the works. The Wickedverse is expanding. But why does this story resonate so deeply right now? As the world faces a resurgence of fascism, audiences yearn for a trip over the rainbow and they find inspiration in Elphaba's fight against the oppression of the talking animals in Oz which feels eerily timely, reminding us all of the importance to speak out, act up and fight back. Today we hold space and each other's well manicured hands for Wicked with theater kid and pop culture expert Robyn Pennacchia, a writer for the news magazine Wonkette. Join us as we look at all the intoxicating green elixirs surrounding Wicked, The Wiz, Return to Oz and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, and the exciting rise of Cynthia Erivo as a once in a lifetime vocalist. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/robynelyse ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • One of the most infamous pairs of the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 'The Wizard of Oz' sells for $32.5 million at auction. • Village People’s lead singer Victor Willis says YMCA is not a gay anthem and threatens to sue anyone who says so. • Mariah Carey responds to claims her fan video was made with AI. • Nobody mourns the Wicked: the assassination of United Health CEO reveals a lot of Americans really, really hate our healthcare system.
- Brian Yuen - Bodybuilding with HIVDec 1, 2024 · 57 minWe’re living in a new golden age of bodybuilding, thanks in part to the Internet, which provides endless resources for building muscle, and to medical advancements over the past few decades in fighting HIV, AIDS, and cancer. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that tests positive for F.U.N. (and lots of performance enhancing drugs.) In this series, hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today Canadian bodybuilder and immigration attorney Brian Yuen joins us for an inspiring conversation about bodybuilding and living with HIV, and how the AIDS crisis from the 90s and bodybuilding helped each other survive and thrive. Brian has been living with HIV for over 16 years and has achieved incredible success in the bodybuilding world, having competed in seven shows, including winning 1st place in Masters Open Bodybuilding at the 2021 Vancouver Island Showdown and securing 2nd place in Men’s Masters at the 2023 Vancouver Open. Tune in as we dive into essential supplements to keep your immune system thriving and why lifting weights can be a transformative journey for anyone living with HIV. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start, the time is now. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/brian604yvr ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • The wild history of testosterone replacement therapy. • Why switching from alcohol to edibles is a game changer for building muscle.
- Will the Real Matt Brown Please Stand Up?Nov 29, 2024 · 53 minOur guest today is very well known to listeners of the show, or so you think. For the past six years, we’ve been delighted to get to know comedian Matt Brown, for their snark, sass and being unconventional when it came to gender expression as Ms Brown Comic. This past fall, Matt has been going through a lot of changes, for one they are changing their social media handle from Ms. Brown comic to just Matt Brown. And on top of that, Matt is now currently dating a woman. Bisexual folks are real after all, and belong in our community, but sometimes they raise a few eyebrows when they find themselves in love. Today the artist formerly known as Ms Brown Comic joins us to talk about lifting the veil on their onstage persona and finding their authentic self yet once again. On November 30 at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, Matt is putting the fun in funeral as he lays to rest his past persona and gives birth to his new self. And no, it’s too far along for a late term abortion- the theater has already been booked. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/msbrowncomedy ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus– • Ellen says farewell, cruel America as she and her wife permanently move to the UK. • Hallmark Channel inspired holiday films are getting queer for the holiday season. • The long-awaited film adaptation of Wicked defies both gravity and box office expectations in its opening weekend, reaching a massive global debut of $164 million.
- The 2024 Post Election BluesNov 16, 2024 · 1 hr 4 minFolks are shocked at the results of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Despite insulting everyone they could and promising to end free elections, Trump and MAGA republicans are set to control our federal government, now with no judicial restraints. For all purposes, Trump is about to be the United States’ first dictator. Everyone is blaming everybody, everything everywhere, all at once: • Election Interference. • Democrats. • Gen Z. • Corporate owned news media. • Tik Tok, Facebook, Twitter. • Kamala, Bernie, Hillary, Joe. • Putin, Netanyahu, Kim Jon Un, Winnie the Pooh. • Jill Stein, election hipsters. • Chappell Roan. • The Taco Bell Chihuahua. Everyone, except Republicans. Although most Americans agree on progressive issues like Universal Healthcare, billionaires paying normal taxes, LGBTQ equality, abortion access and wishing the price of eggs would go down, Republicans got practically the same number of votes the last election, while Democratic voters stayed home watching Grey’s Anatomy. Today comedian and comedy writer Dan Cass joins us to look at what happened during the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • Sex magic: what is it and does it work? • Why are more women looking for ways to poison their husbands? • Mattel gets Wicked. • RayGun, the controversial Olympic break dancer announces she was retiring from Break Dancing, but then said she’s “never going to stop.” Just like us.
- Shaw Knight - Muscle for HireNov 10, 2024 · 1 hr 14 minBodybuilding isn’t cheap- food, gear, training, and coaching can make the road to becoming a legend super expensive. Now that’s where the generous benefactors come in handy! Famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwartzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Kai Greene made money as muscle for hire and it wasn’t always as security detail. Muscle worship and muscle posing can sometimes bring in the bucks if you find the right audience. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that invites you to come to the muscle worship party, even if you’re not jacked yet. In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today long term listener, go-go boy and musical theater enthusiast Shaw Knight takes us behind the scenes of lavish muscle worship parties you’ve always heard about but seemed too wild to be true. Listen to Feast of Fun without any ads: ★ feastoffun.com/plus ★ patreon.com/feastoffun FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus- • How to develop arms like a gymnast. • Why so many Instagram fitness influencers get asked for pictures of their feet.
- Keep Kamala and Carry On-a-LaNov 5, 2024 · 1 hrDemocratic candidate Kamala Harris made an appearance for two and a half minutes on Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch to address people’s anxiety over the election. Harris said the best we can do is use our power to vote, and hold on tight to the promise that America will get through this. FCC commissioner and author of Project 2025 Brendan Carr filed a complaint against NBC television, stating the broadcast network violated “equal time” rules, which wasn’t the case since the network did reach out to Trump with their campaign declining. Today we make the case for voting for Kamala Harris, even if you have grave misgivings. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Listen to Feast of Fun without any ads: ★ feastoffun.com/plus ★ patreon.com/feastoffun Plus-- • Trump gives a malfunctioning microphone head, but at least we are spared seeing him take his dentures out before giving it a gum job. • Why are Republicans interested in the death of P’Nut the Squirrel? • Puerto Rican Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves demands Trump apologize for the racist rally act. • Music legend, pop music producer Quincy Jones dies at the age of 91. • Gay rights activist Ron Ehemann, Chicago’s first out gay attorney, died after a long battle with blood cancer. He was 74.
- 2024 Halloween Horror Election SpecialOct 30, 2024 · 1 hr 11 minIt seems fitting that in the U.S., Election Day is so close to Halloween. Despite promising to be a dictator on day one, despite doing every horrific thing possible to hurt voters, Donald Trump is neck and neck with Kamala Harris. Today we take a look at the election to end all elections and this year’s Halloween costumes with comedian Dan Cass, one of Chicago's top comedy writers and performers, who spent time in Russia studying experimental theater. FOLLOW DAN CASS: ★ instagram.com/dankkass FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Dan almost became a ghost after a bad accident on a Divvy bike, but thankfully what didn’t kill him just pissed him off. Listen as we take a look at the 2024 US Presidential election and Halloween costumes so scary, kids are dressing up as undecided voters wearing MAGA rainbow hats. Plus-- • Insult comic Tony Hinchcliffe with approval from the GOP calls Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” • The U.S. Mint announces Celia Cruz will be on a special edition US quarter, making her the first Afro Caribbean woman on our currency. ¡Azucar! • Musician Chappell Roan continues her battle against paparazzi. • Also, costume ideas too good to pass up: -- Ray Gun the Australian Breakdancer. -- Moo Deng made out of grey garbage bags. -- Trump as the Hamburglar. Listen to Feast of Fun without any ads: ★ feastoffun.com/plus ★ patreon.com/feastoffun
- Great Advice from the Butch Queen David BrandynOct 23, 2024 · 1 hr 16 minCategory is: get your freak on! We’re huge fans of sex expert, comedian and educator David Brandyn. Hailing from NYC’s ballroom scene, David got his start writing for television as a Sesame Street fellow and then got his big break starring in the comedy web series “No Shade” where a trio of queer Black men get their groove back with hilarious results. David now goes to festivals to record his series “Butch Queen Advice” where he invites folks to ask burning questions or share their wildest adventures looking for love. Today David Brandyn joins us to explore the fun side of sexuality as we take a look at all the hot topics and more–– FOLLOW DAVID BRANDYN ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/davidbrandyn • Should I give my lover a piece of candy after sex? • Why do guys get tired after they nut? • The differences between Gooning and Looning. • The Wicked Movie poster controversy explained. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion
- Damon L. Jacobs' Project $20.25Oct 21, 2024 · 1 hr 22 minThe 2024 US Presidential election is a real nail biter. It’s now a choice between maintaining our democracy or turning the government over to a dictator, so it’s no wonder this election is causing a lot of anxiety, even pop stars and baby hippos are shooketh. Project 2025, the well funded political scheme by the right wing hate group The Heritage Foundation hopes to replace all Federal leaders and judges with ultraconservatives loyal to Trump. The plan also calls for concentration camps for LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants and women who’ve had abortions. Thankfully our friend, family therapist and PrEP activist Damon L. Jacobs has his own Project for 2025, calling it “PROTECT 2025” where he invites undecided voters living in one of the 7 swing states to have a conversation about the election with him. If they do, he will give them $20 and 25¢ for twenty minutes of their time. Ka ching! What does Damon hope to accomplish? Today Damon L. Jacobs joins us to look at the 2024 US Presidential Election between Trump and Harris, and why, like George Takei says, it’s urgent for all LGBTQ+ folks to take a stand and speak out. LET'S PROTECT 2025: https://letsprotect2025.com Plus-- • Bowen Yang and the writers at SNL compared Roan to Thailand’s zoological sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo who, like the queer pop star, has captivated the world’s attention. • Who is influencing Janet Jackson’s MAGA political views?
- Celebrities Do the Darnedest ThingsOct 7, 2024 · 1 hr 4 minOne of the most jaw dropping news stories to come our way in a while is the arrest of music producer and performer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. Meanwhile, Janet Jackson’s manager is in damage control, apologizing on her behalf for saying that Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s father was not black. Although Ellen said she was quitting showbiz, the queer comedy icon is back in a whole new Netflix special, saying she was canceled for being an opinionated woman. Rosie O’Donell criticizes Ryan Murphy’s new series about the Menedez Brothers murders. And Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to his DUI, will pay $500 and do community service. Today we take a look at the slew of terrible celebrities doing terrible things, plus-- • A dubious new study reveals that people who have sex with women are more likely to commit crimes. • Another study reveals that bisexual men are more likely to have kids and take risks than anyone else. • Same sex marriage comes to Thailand.
- Outsider Music Legend Jan TerriSep 29, 2024 · 53 minLong before folks enjoyed watching oddball viral videos on the Internet, the only way to see these outrageous movies was to share physical video cassette tapes from person to person. One of the stars of this tape sharing phenomenon was musician Jan Terri, whose wonderfully weird music videos got the attention of a lot of people, including celebrities Marilyn Manson and his girlfriend at the time Rose McGowan. Manson even had Jan open for him in concert. After taking some time off for personal reasons, Jan made a spectacular comeback in the early days of YouTube when the video for her song “Losing You” became a hit as the “Worst Music Video Ever.” It still ranks as the top video for the term, with 5.9 million views to date. Today counterculture legend Jan Terri joins us to look at her roller coaster life in music, putting out a children’s book and a cookbook for folks living in dorms and life as an accidental internet superstar, long before there was an Internet. CHECK OUT JAN TERRI: https://janterri.com
- Devon Poole Salutes the Wild Women of the InternetSep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 2 minWe’re enthralled with comedian Devon Poole’s hilarious videos where he dresses up in drag and pays tribute to the wild women of the internet, from the ladies of Cougar International to the endless assortment of shopping addicts on QVC. How did this lovable bear turn into a comedy queen who lip syncs some of the iconic moments in television that have gone viral on the internet? Today comedian Devon Poole joins us to talk about his journey to Instagram and TikTok success with his parody videos featuring women who have something to say. DEVON POOLE: https://www.instagram.com/itsdevonpoole/ Plus-- • Sylvia Browne, Montel Williams’ favorite psychic guest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtoDZJoUCVY • Zsa Zsa Gabor and Estelle Getty’s exercise videos. Zsa Zsa Gabor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PckcewAJIsg Estelle Getty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH73Yhdj3eM • Our favorite instant coffee enthusiast, Lauren Bacall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu66EDMxAbI
- Gold Medal DongAug 21, 2024 · 59 minFor all the heroic triumphs that took place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, one of the most talked about moments has been pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's spectacular loss. Even though he wasn’t going to make the pole vault, his massive baguette got in the way, knocking the bar off the poles as he tumbled into our hearts. Anthony, you may have lost at the Olympics, but your dong won the gold. Today we take a look at all the top news stories happening around the 2024 Olympics in Paris, two cisgendered women accused for being trans, Tom Daley retiring from diving, RayGun going viral for her hilariously awkward break dancing and Simon Biles loving her black job: winning gold medals. Plus-- • The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. • Our reviews of Deadpool & Wolverine and Alien: Romulus. • Trans Chicago viral sensation Jools LeBron thanks her fans for her success helping to fund her transition. • Farewell to talk show pioneer Phil Donahue, who helped introduce LGBTQ folks to American households with his genre defining daytime talk show, he was 88.
- Goodbye Ellen, Hello KamalaJul 24, 2024 · 1 hr 11 minIt’s hard to quantify the importance comedian Ellen DeGeneres has had on LGBTQ+ visibility. Coming out on her own sitcom in 1997 was initially rough for her and her career but opened doors for many queer people and led her to dominate daytime talk shows as the new “queen of nice” a title formerly given to another closeted daytime talk show host, Rosie O’Donnell. Then after years of rumors that real life Ellen was the queen of mean, Ellen’s talk show got canceled and we saw a new side we all originally loved either way, snarky Ellen. Now Ellen says this next stand up comedy special on Netflix will be her last, saying she’s quitting showbiz forever. (OK Cher.) While we say goodbye to Ellen’s career it’s a thrill to say hello to Vice President Kamala Harris who in two days has snatched up the nomination for President of the United States, and broke records by raising 100 million dollars in small donations. Plus-- ➤ A new study of Gen Z reveals that half of them don't identify as straight. ➤ Elon Musk backs down from $45 million a month pledge to Trump ➤ Coming to theaters: Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Dan Cass - Violence is ContagiousJul 15, 2024 · 1 hr 21 minWhen we first heard the shocking news that a disgruntled Republican tried to shoot former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, all kinds of thoughts went racing through our heads: was this staged? Is this a lone gunman? Are we disappointed they missed? Who knew Melania would be such a bad shot? Despite President Biden’s call to unify the country by rejecting violence and expressing sympathy for the victims including former President Trump, Trump himself wasted no time raising funds over the shooting with various leading Republicans blaming the violence on Democrats. Violence is contagious, and it’s tempting to want to hurt others as a quick fix.But the problem is that people want quick solutions to issues that take time, energy and thoughtfulness to resolve. Today Chicago comedian and comedy writer Dan Cass joins us to look at the political turmoil surrounding the 2024 US Presidential Election, the Supreme Court’s recent rulings granting themselves supreme power and the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. WATCH Dan Cass' Comedy Special "Drama Boy" YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rilbCPtr7I?si=nzF9WJJ972bB5GII FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus– Remembering the lives of beloved entertainers and media personalities: Shelley Duval, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Richard Simmons and Shannen Doherty. They all passed away this past week.
- Tom Goss is in the Big LeaguesJun 18, 2024 · 1 hr 24 minBeing a musician is tough- streaming services keep all the money, crappy diss tracks go viral on TikTok, and now AI is muscling in on the action. It's no wonder so much bad music today is being cranked out by corporations instead of singer songwriters. But, despite all these obstacles Tom Goss makes it work. Now after millions of views, his hit song Bears, a playful tribute to Gay Bears, is now a decade later being rediscovered by straight butch radio jockeys on 98.5 The Sports Hub from Boston. SPORTS HUB ON TOM GOSS' BEARS: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1baOlgJM5Q8ygkYXCDHeNH?si=9advrzqDQtS7z7oWKfnSHQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A36M5VoR8w7E6YpCzW1pMy7 It’s moments like this that can propel an artist into the big leagues, when people who don’t normally listen to their music get excited to enjoy something new. Today former college wrestler, Catholic priest in training, bear enthusiast Tom Goss joins us to reflect on the impact of being “rediscovered” by straight sports jocks on the radio program Toucher and Hardy. Feast of Fun is made possible because of listeners like you, thank you! Check out Shameless Care: shamelesscare.com/feasts FEATURED MUSIC: 🎵 Tom Goss https://apple.co/3zgfo5w Plus-- • Writing songs about your gangster ex who’s now serving time in the big house. • A song about all those people who want you to audition for American Idol.
- Nadya Ginsburg Wrestles MadonnaJun 10, 2024 · 1 hr 41 minWhen God closes a Madonna Celebration Tour, she opens up an all new podcast with Nadya Ginsburg! Nadya Ginsburg is so well known for her satirical portrayal of pop divas like Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears that it sometimes overshadows her prowess as a comedian and performer. In the new web series Raw & Real now streaming on OutTV, Nadya gives viewers an intimate look as she battles it out against her own portrayals of Madonna and Cher. Today Nadya Ginsburg joins us to look at life beyond Madonna, Cher and Britney as she takes on the challenge to embrace the ultimate diva: herself. NADYA GINSBURG: ★ https://www.instagram.com/nadyaginsburg Plus-- • UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell says he’s home-schooling his son so he doesn’t “end up turning gay.” • Google’s AI goes wild telling people the reason why cockroaches are named that is because they are likely to crawl up the hole in your dong. • Cashing in on your 401 GAY retirement plan.
- Plus Sized Mobility - Roy BelzerJun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 21 minFor those struggling with fitness and building muscle, coaches can sometimes do more harm than good by not meeting clients where they are at. This can lead to people feeling overwhelmed, giving up on their goals and not living their best life. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that tells you: Don’t just stand there, lets get to it, strike a double biceps pose, there’s nothing to it. Pose. In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today self described thique goddess, mobility coach and plus size supermodel Roy Belzer joins us to look at fitness for big folks, loving yourself unconditionally and working to have the best body possible with what you got. ROY BELZER FITNESS: ★ instagram.com/roybelzerfitness FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ i nstagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- • Overcoming the deadly impact of sitting behind a desk all day long. • Water as the most underrated fitness supplement.
- Saving Mommie DearestMay 22, 2024 · 1 hr 40 minBox office poison! Critics hated the film Mommie Dearest, the film adaptation of Christina Crawford's tell all book chronicling the physical and mental abuse she suffered as the adopted daughter of Hollywood Golden Age legend Joan Crawford. But thanks to the success of Rocky Horror Picture Show and the films of John Waters, the film studios quickly pivoted the marketing of the melodramatic movie into a dark comedy, showcasing it as a midnight feature film inviting drag queens to dress up and re-enact fights between momma Joan and her adopted daughter Christina. Today we’re chatting with pop culture writer A. Ashley Hoff on the camp classic film Mommie Dearest and how the runaway success of the film forever changed how the public thinks about Joan Crawford and the film's star Faye Dunaway. In his new book With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic, A. Ashley Hoff explores how Christina's memoir got turned into this outlandish film. Hoff also explores all the myths surrounding Christina and Joan Crawford's actual lives. • Did Joan Crawford really beat up Christina with wire hangers? • Was Joan Crawford bisexual? • Did Joan kill her 4th husband Al Steele?
- Matt Brown Channels Bad Little Girl EnergyMay 13, 2024 · 1 hr 15 minWe all have days when we just want to tell authority figures, the teacher, the manager at work that you’re done with them and it’s time to go home and enjoy the rest of my life, and I could quit because of all of you. Remember the “Bad Little Girl” who had enough of Linda? Well she’s all grown up now and doing ok. Today comedian Matt Brown joins us to find out what happened to Jayla Cummings, the adorable “Bad Little Girl” who went viral with her frustrated rant over being put in time out in daycare. Matt also weighs in on Jerry Seinfeld’s frustration with modern day television sitcoms, saying the “extreme left” is killing comedy. Feast of Fun is made possible because of listeners like you, thank you! CHECK OUT SHAMELESS CARE: shamelesscare.com/feasts CHECK OUT MATT BROWN: https://www.msbrowncomedy.com/calendar FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos ★ instagram.com/marcfelion ★ instagram.com/msbrowncomedy Plus– • Due to an unexpected solar mass ejection, Chicago sees purple Northern Lights. • Chicago’s rat role gets dug up and put in a museum.
- How to Get into the Met Gala For FreeMay 11, 2024 · 1 hrAnother Met Gala has come and gone. The annual charity fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute always draws the world’s attention as notable artists, entertainers and the wealthy elite parade in lavish and often ridiculous outfits. Despite not being in attendance this year, Lady Gaga managed to be the top shared celebrity on the Internet for her Guggenheim Museum inspired dress. The catch? It was all done with AI, while Gaga probably stayed home nice and cozy in a bath full of bubbles and a dart board with Madonna’s face on it. Today we take a look at all the wet and wild news stories, like Lady Gaga and Rhianna’s fake Met Gala gowns, and how Pride Celebrations this year are shrinking in New York and Chicago. Feast of Fun is made possible because of listeners like you, thank you! Check out Shameless Care: shamelesscare.com/feasts Plus– • Madonna's last stop in Rio for her Celebration Tour surpasses the Rolling Stones as the 5th biggest music concert in history. • Twitter/X Ceo Elon Musk tells JK Rowling to post interesting and positive content on the site. • Republicans wear diapers in support of President Trump. • Good vibrations- fiddler crabs send vibrations through the ground to attract a mate.