Hosted By Keyth David Instagram @justkeyth Throughout the series I will be talking to people from all Shades of life starting with some from the LGBTQ community. Everyone has a story to tell. In todays society it is easy to be caught up in the pressures of our own lives, missing out on some truly remarkable people who pass us by. Here are some of their stories. I also want to hear from you. Have you a story to tell? Drop me a voice note on Anchor or a DM on Instagram E-mail: shadesofpodcast@ ...
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Live From the Lounge: The Rhythm of the Seasons is a variety show podcast hosted by Keythe Farley. It's a collection of stories, songs and conversations intuitively designed to help you groove with The Rhythm of the Seasons.
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This month's podcast is about going home. Keythe shares a Thanksgiving story by O. Henry about the unintended consequences of our generosity. He also talks with Johnny and Mack from Double Batch Daddy about their new record Local Lemonade. John Ballinger sings a September Song that actually works pretty well for November too. In our final Seasons o…
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This show is all about The Harvest.We'll meet four fascinating folks in their "Harvest Years" (50 to 65).Double Batch Daddy has a new record on the way called Local Lemonade. It drops November 4, but we've got an advanced copy of the first single, and we're spinning it on this show.In honor of Halloween, Keythe reads Winston Churchill’s first publi…
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September is the month we head back to work, and this podcast is all about working. Double Batch Daddy sing a classic labor song.Ruby Farley and John Ballinger rock a little 9 to 5.In our Seasons of Life segment, we hear from four folks in their "early middle age" (mid 30s to early 50s).Keythe reads a story from "Working", Studs Turkel’s landmark o…
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Phil Rider - Military, PTSD, Bereavement & Sex Working
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First of all, thank you so much to Phil, our guest, who re- consented to allow this episode to be broadcast. This show has been syndicated but is was recorded for the Thirsty Bitch Podcast in 2021 - If you are listening from another podcast you can find Thirsty Bitch Podcast Here or search Thirsty Bitch Podcast from where ever you get your Podcas…
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The 3rd Annual Unapologetic and Unabashed Best of The Rhythm of the Seasons
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Welcome to August, the most august month of the year. So august, in fact, that we're presenting our annual Unapologetic and Unabashed Best of The Rhythm of the Seasons. We plucked a great scary story from our October episode, which is perfect to tell around a late-summer campfire.The amazing Rose Portillo joins us to discuss her connection to famil…
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Welcome to July. This month's episode is an exhortation to camp. Back in 2021 we invited friends and family members to share their childhood experiences of summer camp and sing some rowdy camp songs. We’re replaying those stories and songs this month.Double Batch Daddy share with us a classic campfire song that gets a bad wrap, as well as a piece t…
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Live From the Lounge Presents: The Rhythm of the Seasons Interview With Vice Farley
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In honor of Pride Month, We're going back through the archives and repodcasting some of our favorite interviews and radio sketches. To round out Pride Month, we're sharing Keythe's interview with his son Vice. VIce is a recent graduate (Magna Cum Laude) from UC Berkeley. He has a degree in Sociology and a minor in Spanish. This interview is from Ju…
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Hey there! Welcome to June. We’re smack dab in the middle of the year. The sun is out, the days are long and we’ve got a collection of stories, songs and conversations all intuitively designed to help you groove with the rhythm of the seasons.This month's podcast is about Being Proud.John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy are here to kick off the su…
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Live From the Lounge Presents: The Rhythm of the Seasons Interview With JP Karliak
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This Bonus Episode is part of our celebration of Pride Month. Look for our brand new podcast, BE PROUD! dropping Fathers' Day, June 18.If you don’t know JP Karliak by name, you’re certainly familiar with the characters he’s portrayed. He’s the voice of The Boss Baby on Netflix, Wile E. Coyote for Warner Bros, and The Tin Man in Dorothy’s Adventures…
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Live From the Lounge: The Rhythm of the Seasons Presents: The Gay Man Who Did Not Seem Gay Enough
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Our regular Rhythm of the Seasons podcast is coming your way this Fathers’ Day, June 18. In the meantime, we’re celebrating Pride with some of our favorite interviews and segments from the past three years that touch on the experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. First up, we’re re-presenting this sweet and funny modern fable from the LA …
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The theme of today's show is GROWTH. John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy celebrate the Golden Afternoon. In our new segment The Seasons of Life, we’ll hear from four high school juniors and seniors and find out what they’re thinking and feeling as the school year comes to a close. Jenny Yokobori reads a lovely Japanese fable about passing the tor…
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This month's episode is about The April Fool.John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy celebrate the season cycle in song. Ruby Farley and Keythe share a story in honor of Earth Day that explores some fascinating ways humans facing climate change might choose to change themselves. We have three middle schoolers joining us to share their perspectives in…
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This month's show is all about Springing Forward. Double Batch Daddy help us feel that hum as the world springs back to life. Keythe performs a short story about the dangers of spring… especially if you happen to live in the city of love. We check in with a collection of 9, 10 and 11 year-olds and hear what’s on their minds and in their hearts. Joh…
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This month we’re exploring How to Begin . In honor of Valentine's Day, Keythe shares a Kurt Vonnegut short story of a love triangle where one of the lovers is not a human. Double Batch Daddy honors the bleak mid-winter in song. This month we begin a new feature called The Seasons of Life where we ask a collection of basic questions to a group of fo…
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Today’s show is all about Dreaming Up where you want to go this year! Ruby Farley shares a story that’ll make you feel like you’re in a dream. John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy are California Dreamin’. Keythe chats with Amateur Sleep Sleuth Tom Keegan about how he conquered insomnia. Ann Closs-Farley sings you off to dreamland And Keythe talks …
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This month’s lounge is simply a celebration of the holidays because, let’s face it, you’ve earned it. Ann Closs-Farley shares with us her story of what it was like to endure a “Spiritual Holiday". Ray Chase and Julia Julia McIlvaine are back to perform in the holiday ode to Slackers called "Happy NO-lidays". John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy ar…
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November's Lounge is all about Giving Thanks. Double Batch Daddy bring us a new tune about coming through with gratitude. Keythe talks with Dan Boul, co-creator of 65 Amps– a line of guitar amplifiers– about cultivating a thankful mindset even in the face of loss. Keythe reads a sweet story by O. Henry that celebrates selfless giving and heavy eati…
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This month’s lounge is all about Taking Stock. Double Batch Daddy present a new song about writing a new song and finding connection in the process. Rose Portillo from the animated movie ENCANTO stops by to share the healing magic that happens when we make time to honor those who have passed on. Ruby Farley and John Ballinger think about Things We …
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Advertorial - The BioSure OraQuick HIV Self Test Swab
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Why you are longingly waiting for more Shades, Keyth David got chatting to the CEO of BioSure, Brigette Bard, about their new Oral HIV Self Test. No blood, just saliva and has a proven accuracy of over 99.7% If you want to grab yourself a kit to do in the comfort and safety of your own space then head here https://bebiosure.com/products/oraquick%C2…
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We’re back to school and back to work and the clock is ticking. There's lots of stuff to get done! Let’s get to it: Matt and Carol Almos share with us a Human Resources interview like no other. John Ballinger and Ruby Farley punch the clock, quite literally, with their rendition of a Dolly Parton classic. Double Batch Daddy have been hard at work o…
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Welcome to The Lounge! The theme of this month’s Lounge is Take a Break, and in the spirit of that sentiment, we’re taking a break ourselves and presenting you with an Unashamed and Unabashed Best of the Lounge Episode. We’ll return to Thanksgiving for a musical story that Matt and Carol Almos wrote with Brendan Milburn. Keythe revisits his time at…
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This month’s Lounge is all about Camping. Throughout the Lounge The Zehnder Family Singers perform campfire songs live. Our radio show is about the surprisingly transformative power of a few weeks away at camp. Keythe talks with his parents, his spouse and his kids about his family’s history as campers. Keythe reflects on the utopia that is summer …
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This month’s Lounge is all about Growing Up. John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy share a couple of tunes with us. In honor of Pride Month, The Burglars of Hamm present a new Modern Fable called The Gay Man Who Did Not Seem Gay Enough. The voice of Wile E. Coyote and Netflix’s BOSS BABY JP Karliak joins us to share how he grew to become a successf…
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Our May Lounge is all about Blossoming and Giving Birth! Matt and Carol Almos share the conclusion to their Grand Canyon Adventure. Double Batch Daddy bring us a new tune. Keythe talks with birthing nurse Brittany Slattery about the dos and don’ts of a successful labor and delivery. Voice actors Jennifer Hale, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Julie Millett …
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Welcome to The Lounge! A collection of stories, songs and conversations all intuitively designed to help you groove with the rhythms of the season. The Theme of our April Lounge is Get Over It. Not in the flippant way you might have heard on the playground, but as an exhortation to see objects in your path as hurdles to get over rather than roadblo…
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On this latest edition of Shades, Keyth David interviews Lewis Fox @iamlewiefox who talks about how being true to himself has lead to being bullied at school, repressed as a dancer to now working for a cross political party firm, leading a fight in equal opportunities in gender and inclusivity within the higher ranks of the corporate ladder. In the…
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This month our Lounge is all about taking action, moving forward and, yes, marching. Matt Almos shares a story about a layover like no other. Double Batch Daddy invite us to Climb that Mountain. Keythe sits down with Ruby Farley to talk about some great action movies-- and one IN-action movie-- and they pair them with a simple recipe for a crispy t…
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The Lounge this month is all about letting go! Carol Almos shares a story about being part of The Great Resignation. Keythe talks with Kathryn Venable about her continuing recovery from the loss of her dearest love. Double Batch Daddy debut a new song about taking The 101 Way to discover a deeper love in the face of loss. Keythe and Ann talk about …
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This month’s theme is Start Smart. Matt Almos shares the story of starting his first job and how it took him Back to the Future. Double Batch Daddy perform a new tune. Keythe talks with The Pink Lady about the Art of Reinvention. We share our favorite films of 2021 and pair them with a recipe designed to upgrade your home theatre experience in a fu…
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Feel free to pour yourself a hot chocolate with a liberal splash of peppermint liqueur if you’re so inclined, curl up with a warm blanket and lounge with us for an hour or so. The Lounge Players present another installment in their series of Modern Fables. In this episode, the Unloved Man discovers an unexpected connection at the local Farmers’ Mar…
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Keyth David @justkeyth gets to speak to Kristi Barnett of Mindspawn Media Limited about Screen writing, Spiritualism , growing up in New Zealand, Transmedia, Bi-Sexuality, Dying and the current upraising in the World.Kristi produced the worlds first movie over Twitter called Hurst (aka @KarenBarley) KarenBarley.co.ukGuest website: http://www.kristi…
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It's the final episode of Season One! We're thankful for you! In this episode, we’ll share a unique Friendsgiving Feast with The Lounge Players. John Ballinger and Ruby Farley sing about finding home in the arms of your loved ones. Keythe talks with the host of Combat Radio, Ethan Dettenmaier, about how his life was changed by an impossible request…
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What is Live From The Lounge With Keythe Farley?
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A collection of stories, songs and conversations intuitively designed to help you: To Learn. To Love. To Lounge.
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Welcome to October! In this episode we dare to face the darkness within and without. John Ballinger shares a song or two inspired by skeletons and ghosts. Keythe and Rose Portillo talk about the transformational power of art, and how that connects to her epic parties that celebrate the Day of the Dead. Matt Almos shares a story that’ll make you bel…
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Whether your final summer fling includes a trip to the ocean, the mountains or just to the kitchen for a plate of snacks, we hope you’ll take time to Lounge with us. We’ve got stories, songs and conversations all intuitively designed to help you groove with the rhythms of the season. This month’s theme is Back to Work, and Keythe chats with UCLA La…
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Stuart Linden was a prominent, northern, 90s, scene photographer .. SLASH Chef and Lecturer, teaching his lessons during the day before heading all over the North with his camera to document the gay 90s club scene. More recently Stuart has received a lot of attention, after COVID prompted him to scan all these photos and create social media profile…
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This month, we’re behaving like civilized adults and we’re taking a vacation. Welcome to the Unabashed and Unapologetic Best of the Lounge Episode! We’ve dug through the archives and pulled up the pieces that best represent what we’ve been trying to encourage in you for the last nine months. We’ll hear The Burglars of Hamm perform their Modern Febr…
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It’s time to get outside and play! Happy Independence Day! This month’s lounge explores the unique right-of-passage that is Summer Camp. We’ll attempt to recreate a virtual campfire with stories and songs both familiar and new. John Ballinger leads us in a rousing sing-along, and we hope you'll do exactly that. Ann Closs-Farley and I introduce you …
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Teaming up with the your new party event planner Aftr, which you can download from the App Store, Shades Podcast Host & Dj KEYTH DAVID brings you a selection of House tracks under the Podcast brand Shades. Check the seasons out on all good streaming services now. Rose Royce Grace Jones Ertha Kit. Whitney Houston A Taste of Honey Lion Babes Much mor…
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Welcome to The Lounge! It's June. We’ve gone halfway around the wheel of the year together! In this episode, Keythe shares some thoughts about Growing Up-- after all, June is the season of Graduations, Commencements and Weddings. John Ballinger has arranged three summer-y tunes. One’s hot. One’s cool. All of ‘em are sunny. In honor of Father's Day,…
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In this episode I got to talk to Chris Vanjie, Insta @Storyofatart Twitter @ChrisVanjie about his life, overcoming obstacles and living boldly in his queer, sex positive life. Subjects covered here include : Family issues, eating disorder, consent, acceptance, narcissism, suicidal thoughts. Please Follow or Subscribe and leave a comment.. that woul…
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Delving straight into the nitty gritty, I got to interview London born James Bennett, a mental health advocate, adult entertainer and someone who has been through more than enough rough moments in his life. Coming out the other side a more rounded and experienced person, this interview will relate, educate and fascinate. This episode covers family …
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This month we’re exploring May Flowers-- the explosion of growth and color that comes this time of year. It’s a veritable Technicolor Dreamland out there. Can a children's’ game unlock the meaning of May for you? John Ballinger and Double Batch Daddy are gonna help you groove with the flowers, the fire and the peace that comes in May. You’ll hear f…
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This month’s show is about April Showers. The unexpected weather events that appear to threaten our garden just as it’s starting to take root, but are really setting the stage for future growth if we’re willing to roll with the challenges of change. In this episode we explore the concept of Dancing With the Trickster-- how do we learn to accept and…
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As the world wakes from its winter slumber, as the ice begins to melt away from the streets and our brains alike, a period of growth begins. We hope you'll Lounge with us for an hour or so. The Lounge Players present a new modern fable: The Unloved Man, Michael Cramer chats with Keythe about his adventures as both a citizen of modern Brooklyn and h…
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This year, the celebration inspired by Saint Valentine, who was executed for performing marriages to keep men from going to war, is almost immediately followed by the tradition wherein many commence a 40-day period of sacrifice and reflection that begins with a remembrance of our mortality: “Ashes to ashes and dust to dust,” they say. The Dead of W…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Did you make any resolutions? In this episode, Keythe talks about The How, Why… and When of making changes in your life. Keythe also chats with Patti Cumby about how she chose to quit smoking and how she did it without stress. The Lounge Radio Players present a rousing adventure about a genie who really knows how to make your wishes…
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Designed to tide you over between rounds, this Bar Snacks minisode features Keythe's thoughts on baking and flaming a Figgy Pudding (Ep.1), a special offer to stream A Christmas Carol presented by the Geffen Theatre (40% Off Code: CAROL30), and he reads a poem called The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper. Happy Solstice!…
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As we approach the Darkest Night of the Year, Keythe Farley ruminates on how our holiday traditions encourage us to defy the darkness by lighting up-- our homes, public squares, menorahs, Christmas trees and kinaras. Ray Chase and Julia McIlvaine play two sweet slackers who dream up new holiday traditions while they watch Charlie Brown on TV. Matt …
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Ed Dyson - Celebs, Spice Girls and Penalty Points
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In this episode of Shades I get to talk to celebrity journalist, author and comedy writer Ed Dyson. Having worked for most of the major newspapers, interviewed the world's biggest celebrity names and written a book based around the Spice Girls, we know a lot about his public life. Now, it's time to find out about his personal life. If you want to l…
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