Sparkle & Circulate with Justin Sayre is the official comedy podcast of the International Order of Sodomites. The I.O.S. is the centuries-old organization promoting the lives and legacies of the icons of the LGBT world, led by the organization's chairman Justin Sayre. In addition to catching up the I.O.S. membership on news of the day, Justin interviews performers, writers and other creative minds of our community. This is the extension of the live show, The Meeting* which was called "brilli ...
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Join your host, Wil Fisher (AKA "I Am Sylvia Wil Gather Rainbow"), for playful and profound interviews with amazing LGBTQIA+ peeps working in the field of spirituality and personal growth. Wil is a life coach, spiritual healer, and drag queen who loves getting super wu and chatting with fascinating folx about all things spiritually queer and queerly spiritual. You'll love hearing guests' spiritual path stories and gain knowledge as they share discoveries, insights and wisdom. Plus, these int ...
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Despite his tiny, fleeting epiphanies, host Drew Droege has no idea what his morally bankrupt friends are going to tell him. Painful tales of forbidden desire, embarrassing stupidity, and downright garbage are spun together in search of a larger truth. Lower your expectations.
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"Dot by Dot" A Story-rich Interview with Justin Elizabether Sayre
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Hello, Beloveds! This is the premiere episode for Season Three! Thanks for all your continued support! Speaking of support.. if you’re willing to help me reach my goal of 100 or more reviews, I would greatly appreciate a 5-star review! In this premiere episode, I interview the legendary Justin Elizabeth Sayre! Justin is a multi-talented writer, com…
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Bringing Consciousness into Kink with Shadi Terra
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In this week’s episode of Queerly Beloved, I sit down with Shadi Terra, a Wild-at-Heart, Kink-positive, Relationship & Sexuality Educator who’s paving new pathways in the world of shamanic kink, conscious relationships, and transformational ritual. Shadi draws from a powerful blend of lived experiences and professional training to support personal …
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In this solo podcast episode, I share about my recent travels. Specifically I talk about choosing to visit Scotland to do some ancestor work after learning that I'm 45% Scottish. Outside of ancestor work, I reflect on other ways that travel is a powerful and effective approach to personal and spiritual growth. These include seeing yourself reflecte…
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Surrendering Into Authenticity with Rocky Heron
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Surrendering Into Authenticity with Rocky Heron Rocky is an internationally renowned yoga and movement educator, performer, human design mentor and content creator. He is devoted to unlocking the codes to our most authentic self-expression and empowering his students and community to recognize and surrender into their unique brilliance. As an artis…
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Nyle Biondi is focused on helping people to heal from chronic pain and symptoms through the mind/body connection and neuroplasticity. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist living in Boulder County, Colorado. Historically, he has focused primarily on working with trans and queer youth and young adults. In recent years, he has shifted his Th…
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Solo podcast! After a recent shoulder injury, I've been learning how to be with pain, and I've gotten to receive a lot of lessons in that experience that can be applied to other areas of my life. One major lesson is seeing I also explore in the episode how I've come to see that I've been repressing anger for some time. I've began to see how and why…
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Being Ravaged by Love with Carl Siciliano
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Carl Siciliano is the Founder of the Ali Forney Center, which he built up to become the nation’s largest organization providing housing to LGBTQ youth. He is also the author of Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging, and a Safe Place for LGBTQ Youth. In his youth, Carl spent several years living with and serving unhoused people …
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Learning from Near Death Experiences with Robert Coppes
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Robert Christophor Coppes is a scientist and retired financier, and currently is board member of International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS). He has studied Near-Death Experiences (NDE’s) for decades and has lectured on this topic in the US and Europe. He considers his new book “Impressions of Near-Death Experiences” his best book on N…
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In this solo podcast I share some reflections from my recent retreat, Awakened Hearts, and talk about some of my key takeaways and learning from the experience. Some themes I cover include: - Hiding- why so many GBTQ men (and people in general) feel the need to hide; what does that mean and what does it look like; what the negative impact of that i…
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Softening the Global Heart with Joe Weston
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Joe Weston is an international thought leader, facilitator, trainer, author, lecturer, consultant, coach, professor and—above all else—an advocate for lasting peace. With a career spanning 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management and communication, he is a highly sought-after facilitator and has worked with grou…
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Stepping Into the Hologram (Caftan!) with Cator Sparks
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Cator Sparks is a life coach for men. All men. With a focus on queer men. Certified through CTI and the International Coaching Federation, Cator also works for EVRYMAN leading retreats and facilitating their weekly GBTQ + men's group. Before stepping into the coaching world, Cator spent 20 years in NYC where he was a writer and editor at various pu…
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In this new solo-podcast I share my thoughts on self-love and the insights I've gathered to help folks 'crack the self-love code!' I start by expressing some self-love I was experiencing when I went to record this episode (and I later share what inspired that gushing!). Next, I talk about the meaning of self-love. And then I look at the difference …
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In Relation to Power Animals (and more!) with Alyson Charles Storey
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In this episode I interview someone who inspired me to launch Queerly Beloved and has made a big impact on my spiritual path, Alyson Charles Storey. Alyson is an internationally renowned shaman, best-selling author of Animal Power and host of the Ceremony Circle podcast. Alyson went from being a national champion athlete, top rated radio host and a…
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Getting Good with Grief (and Joy!) with Moe Ari and Tiffany
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I loved being in conversation with these two amazing people! Moe Ari (they/he) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, The Love and Connection Expert at Hinge, a TEDx Speaker, a Board Member for It Gets Better Project, a published academic writer, and a Leading Expert in Transgender Mental Health. He also identifies as Transgender. He's been f…
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Currently I have a lot of energy around a retreat I'm planning this May (Awakened Hearts - May 2-5 in Marin County) and so with retreats on my mind and my heart I chose that as the topic for this month's solo podcast. In this episode I share about me experience as the Executive Director of Easton Mountain (a LGBTQ retreat center in upstate NY) and …
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Channeling 5th Dimensional Energy with Joshua / Zintis Muiznieks
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Zintis Muiznieks is a Channeler for Orykl.com who has been channeling the Joshua energy for over 10 years. He’s a gay man with a lengthy and varied spiritual journey who, in addition to channeling, serves as an energy healer, Reiki master, and body worker. Zintis lives in the Catskill Mountains with his family where they grow much of their own food…
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Embodying the She-ness with Summer Minerva
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In this interview, I talk with Summer Minerva. Summer is an independent researcher, performer, author, filmmaker, community organizer, priestess and educator. Summer’s main purpose is to help awaken human consciousness to the sacred role of genders beyond the binary. She does this through film, performance, education, and ritual. Summer is also the…
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Solo Podcast! Hear me talk about creativity from a spiritual perspective- and share an original song on my shruti box..! There’s a story many folks tell, that you’re either born a creative person, or, you’re not. It’s a story I don’t believe. I believe creativity is our birthright– it’s just that some people choose to access it, and some people don…
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Breaking Old Paradigms with Brian Falduto
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In this inaugural episode of 2024, I interview critically hailed indie musician and Life Coach, Brian Falduto. After garnering international attention for playing “Fancy Pants” in the massive cult-classic School of Rock, Brian Falduto has overcome the challenges of child star fame, rediscovered himself, transforming into both a successful country m…
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Getting in the Mikveh with Jay Michaelson
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Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is a writer, journalist, meditation teacher, and professor. He is the author of ten books, most recently The Secret That is Not a Secret, a collection of ten interlocking tales of mysticism, queerness, and magic. Jay’s previous book, The Heresy of Jacob Frank: From Jewish Messianism to Esoteric Myth, won the 2022 National J…
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In this solo podcast I talk about the path of play towards awakening. I explore play and playfulness from a spiritual and personal growth lens. I get into all the amazing ways play can support us on our expansion paths- including connecting us to the essence of our souls, helping us step into creatorhood, helping us express ourselves more, helping …
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Juanita MORE! is a denizen of the limelight. For almost three decades, the laudable hostess has blitzed San Francisco with high glamour, drag irreverence, and danceable beats that have illuminated the entire city. She inspires those around her to make positive differences in their lives and communities — and doing it all with timeless elegance and …
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Receiving Vibrational Plant & Sound Medicine with Jordi Wood
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Jordi Wood is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, medicine carrier, and an advocate for healing. Jordi has spent much of their life learning indigenous wisdom, plant medicine, and sacred music as a means of cultivating their unique curative properties and then combining these learnings to create rich musical and medicinal healing spaces. Jordi strives…
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Hello Beloveds! I'm back for my 2nd solo podcast, a bit of a continuation of my first solo podcast. Put together they read "Allow me to Introduce Myself" "I Am Sylvia WIl Gather Rainbow." And they serve as a way for you to get to know me a bit better. In this one, I share about myself by telling the story of my full chosen name and where each of it…
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Adam Jackson is the co-founder of Sacred Sons and host of Sacred Sons podcast. Sacred Sons is the world’s largest organization dedicated to modern Men’s Work. Adam holds a vision for ushering brotherhood to the forefront of our community as a means for conscious healing. Fatherhood has set Adam on a heart-opening journey of conscious parenting, com…
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Exploring Our Queer Spiritual Roles with Don Kilhefner
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The LGBTQ History Project maintains that Don Kilhefner is the most dangerous gay activist alive in America. For over 50 years, he has fought to secure civil rights for LGBTQ people. Without a doubt, the fruits of his work have changed the world. He was a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front in 1970, one of the first organizations to bring ga…
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Allow Me To Introduce Myself...! (1st Solo Podcast & Season 2 Premiere!)
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Welcome to the 2nd Season of Queerly Beloved! In this inaugural episode I'm releasing my first solo podcast. In the episode I share my personal story of walking the queer and spiritual path. Stories include: Almost converting to Mormonism; Losing all my friends in 8th Grade because of rumors about me being gay; Some of the books that shaped my path…
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“I Must Have Knowledge Of This Thing” w/ Margaret Cho & Laraine Newman
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Get out your number 2s and your spiral bounds, cause Professors Margaret, Laraine, and Drew are here to instruct you on trash cinema, depraved potables, and all things decadent. School’s in session! Margaret Cho Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. When hasn’t Margaret Cho’s strong voice been part of…
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Walking Through the Wizard's Gate with Cory3wing Thorell
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Cory Thorell is a seasoned Insight and Personal Development Coach, Circle Way Facilitator, and the visionary Founder of the Dream Intending Workshop. With a rich background of 40 years in show business, he honed the art of manifesting on demand, bringing miracles to life on opening night. Now, Cory shares his expertise and teaches the teachable ski…
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“If You’re Gonna Do It At This Point, Elevate It” w/ Bowen Yang & Gabe Gonzalez
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Drew, Bowen, and Gabe really want you to like them. They will smuggle drugs in tunnels for you, lie about their opinions of movies they’ve seen or haven’t seen, scrawl hetero smut in your yearbook- you name it. Just like us. But please don’t give us too much attention. Bowen Yang Yang is a comedian, writer and actor based in New York. He is a reper…
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Being Completely Gay AND Completely Spiritual with David Monticalvo
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David Monticalvo began to celebrate his gayness in his mid-30s, after experiencing an unplanned period of transition. During this process of beautiful challenge, David discovered the teachings of New Thought, which empowered him to view his journey as divine and perfect. Currently he leads the Gay Men’s Spirituality Group based out of Unity Church …
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“I’m On Your Side And I’m Also A Devil” w/ Mo Collins & Brett Gelman
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Oh wow- this week’s chat goes long and deep! You might know Mo Collins and Brett Gelman for their gonzo characters, but they are both incredibly kind and thoughtful folks. We get into the complexities of social interactions, gender displays, the state of comedy… to quote Mo, “the conversation is the thing that will propel us forward”. Mo Collins Mo…
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Discovering A.I. Drag Avatars with Julio Alvarez
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In this interview I speak with Julio G. Alvarez, who, from Apple to Open AI, is a trusted coach & advisor to extraordinary leaders in tech. He’s the creator of ‘Out in Tech’ and host of the popular Let’s Go With Julio Podcast. Julio is a powerful coach on a mission to help high achievers change the world by changing themselves, first. We talk about…
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“I’m Not Gonna Get Any Better” w/ Justin Elizabeth Sayre & Kirsten Vangsness
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Hello, our names are Justin Elizabeth Sayre, Kirsten Vangsness, and Drew Droege, and we think everything is our fault. But we’re not getting better. How do we navigate this mess? Dive in for a deep listen! Also pay attention on these streets! Justin Elizabeth Sayre Justin Elizabeth Sayre is a playwright and performer who Michael Musto called, “Osca…
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Accessing Erotic Trance States with Court Vox
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Court Vox is a trained Sex and Intimacy Consultant and Sacred Intimate. Founder of his practice The Body Vox, he brings opportunities for his clients to learn about and embrace their bodies and the bodies of others. Court’s work breaks down the walls of shame and anxiety around intimacy and sex. Vox is a sex educator and is experienced working with…
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"Festival Of Boobs" w/ Arden Myrin & Missi Pyle
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You definitely know Arden Myrin and Missi Pyle as your favorite actors from all your favorite shows and movies. While they usually portray the most unhinged and confident characters, IRL they are quite contemplative and sensitive. Listen to us all talk about how weird we have always felt. Oh, and we’re all single! Arden Myrin Arden VanAmringe Myrin…
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Welcome to our first ever Patreon Bonus Episode - a day spa for your mind and heart. Or if that feels like too much, consider this a drop-in airport massage or a cheap meditation app that your friend told you about. For only $4 a month, you too can become a Revelationary and gain access to bonus episodes where I reveal one of our listeners' own min…
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Envisioning a New "Holy Trinity" with Laura Hartley
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Laura Hartley is an activist, coach and the founder of Public Love Enterprises, a liberatory space and online school. She sees self-work and world-work as interconnected, and through coaching & group programs, she empowers changemakers to get free, dismantling capitalism & patriarchy from the inside out; get power to make real change, and, find wha…
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"John Gielgud Eating Candies" w/ Ryan Spahn & Michael Urie
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This week, Minor Revelations hosts our very first IRL couple, Ryan Spahn and Michael Urie! These stage and screen dazzlers have a collective confession to make to their friend Drew. But wait there’s more- one of them surprises the other with a revelation within the revelation- and Liza’s involved! Ryan Spahn Ryan Spahn is an actor and writer who ca…
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Feeling the Fey Fantasy with Terry Bartley
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Terry Bartley is the writer of the upcoming collection of short stories, Tyranny of the Fey and the host of the podcast “Most Writers are Fans,” about the intersection between writing and fandom. Terry has won awards for writing and broadcasting from the West Virginia Associated Press, the National Broadcasting Society, and MarCom. We talk in this …
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“Find The Yellow Basket, Lydia” w/ Alexandra Billings & Carey O'Donnell
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Put on a kettle and get ready for some major revelations! This week, icons Alexandra Billings and Carey O’Donnell join Drew to deconstruct evil politicians, discuss our complicated relationships with social media, and harness the power of putting it all away for a minute to just have ice cream. 2 scoops of peppermint, please! Alexandra Billings Act…
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Gord, who join us from the UK, is a dynamic and insightful individual who brings a unique perspective to spirituality and personal growth. As a non-binary, autistic tarot reader and meditation guide, Gord has a wealth of life experience and a deep understanding of what it means to be on a spiritual journey. With a sense of humor and an open heart, …
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"On The Cusp Of Plus” w/ Naomi Ekperigin & Jeff Hiller
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Please welcome to the airwaves these gorgeous angels, Naomi Ekperigin and Jeff Hiller! We do not have time for nonsense- we are too busy discussing gay stereotypes, our distaste for a certain popular beverage, and … American Dad? Dive in for pleasure! Naomi Ekperigin Naomi Ekperigin is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for playing “Carol in…
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Calling in the Spaciousness for All That Is with Nicholas Mendoza
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Nicholas holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, an LMSW from New York University, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Religion, Gender, and Culture at Harvard University. They currently work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He’s a radical faerie and a dear friend. :) We start this interview discussing our perspectives of who the ra…
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Walking the Queer Ecstatic Path with Craig Cullinane
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In this interview I talk with Craig Cullinane who just finished serving as the Director of the Body Electric School for the last four years and has served on the Body Electric faculty for more than ten years. Body Electric is a school offering experiences grounded in the erotic and its integration with the sacred, to foster transformative personal,…
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“Don’t Feed The Plants” w/ Bitch & Michael-Leon Wooley
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This week, Drew has invited musical geniuses Bitch and Michael-Leon Wooley and actually has the audacity to sing in front of them! Luckily it’s brief. Also check your talking plants for drugs and blame Reaganomics. Bitch Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon. Bitch first achieved notoriety as one half of the queer folk duo Bitch and Animal. The …
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Getting Wizardly with Mountaine Jonas
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Mountaine Jonas' greatest passion is consciousness raising through theater. Among many other theater credits, he is a founder, producer and performer of Off the Stonewall Street Theatre Players, who were known for doing satirical audience-participation shows about LGBTQ rights. He is the seed planter, conductor and mentor of NYC Queer Playback. And…
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"Different Miracles" w/ BenDeLaCreme & Ryan Garcia
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We are back! It’s only been 6 quick years! Drew is joined by his lovely friends, Drag Royalty BenDeLaCreme and King of Acting Ryan W. Garcia! Dive in for deep chat about texts vs emojis, the miracles of our births, and oh so much more! BenDeLaCreme Sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar! The international Drag superstar, writer, producer, and director, …
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Minor Revelations with Drew Droege returns on Wednesday, April 19. New episodes drop every first and third Wednesday of the month. Tune in to hear things you never knew about some of your favorite people. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Stepping into Soulful Power with Christian de la Huerta
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Christian de la Huerta is a personal transformation coach, spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and he’s the award-winning author of Awakening the Soul of Power, a highly awarded book that was described by Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life’s difficult questions” He has traveled the world offering i…
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