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Author David Wichman discusses his new book "The Four Rooms" which explores the intersections of shame, desire and self-acceptance with fearless vulnerability.
13 Apr 2025
00:53:46
In this engaging conversation, David Wichman discusses his latest book, "The Four Rooms", which explores themes of sexual freedom and wellbeing, particularly for queer men. The discussion delves into the concept of the 'Four Rooms,' a framework for understanding the queer male experience, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over judgment in navigating personal and societal challenges. Wichman also reflects on the current political climate, the significance of community, and the role of storytelling in fostering connection and resilience among marginalized groups. The conversation concludes with Wichman sharing his plans for promoting his book and engaging with audiences.
Bio : David Wichman Also known as David-SF is an award-winning author, speaker advocate for sexual freedom and a long time sex worker. Known for his raw intense passion in his online adult content presence. David’s message and his work also explores the intersections of shame, desire, and self-acceptance with fearless vulnerability. His memoir, Every Grain of Sand, earned many accolades including the 2024 American Legacy Book Award in LGBTQ+ Nonfiction, solidifying his voice within the LGBTQ+ community. With over 18 years of experience as a sex worker, David brings a deeply personal lens to his writing, sharing stories that challenge comfort zones and highlight the complexities of sexuality and healing. His latest book, The Four Rooms: An InQueery on Sexual Freedom and Well-being, invites readers to uncover the parts of themselves often silenced by shame and societal conditioning, offering a path toward deeper connection and self-acceptance. Through bold storytelling and thought-provoking insights, David opens the door to meaningful conversations about identity, intimacy, and the journey to sexual well-being. His work continues to inspire and guide those seeking to embrace their full sexual selves with curiosity and compassion.
Matt Nightingale shares his journey of self-discovery as a gay man raised as a fundamentalist Christian.
06 Apr 2025
00:38:14
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Matt Nightingale 02:05 Understanding Identity and Early Realizations 05:57 Marriage and the Struggle with Sexual Orientation 10:00 Coming Out and the Journey of Acceptance 14:01 Reflections on Marriage and Family Life 17:49 Navigating Relationships with Children 19:57 Public Coming Out and Community Support 22:15 Coming Out and Its Impact 25:02 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance 28:01 The Evolution of Self-Acceptance 29:58 Finding Love During a Pandemic 36:58 Current Work and Spiritual Journey
In this conversation, Matt Nightingale shares his journey of self-discovery as a gay man raised in a fundamentalist Christian environment. He discusses his early awareness of his sexual orientation, the complexities of marrying a woman while grappling with his identity, and the challenges of living a double life. Matt reflects on his experiences in reparative therapy, the impact of his coming out on his family, and the evolution of his relationships with his children and ex-wife. He emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding within the LGBTQ community and the Christian faith. In this conversation, Matt Nightingale shares his journey of coming out as gay, navigating the complexities of relationships, and evolving his understanding of faith and spirituality. He discusses the challenges he faced during his marriage, the acceptance he found within himself, and how he ultimately found love during the pandemic. Matt also talks about his current work in ministry and his passion for supporting others in their spiritual journeys, particularly those deconstructing conservative Christian beliefs.
keywords LGBTQ, coming out, marriage, spirituality, identity, acceptance, Christian community, advocacy, personal journey, family dynamics, coming out, LGBTQ+, self-acceptance, relationships, spirituality, ministry, love, personal growth, divorce, community support
BIO Matt Nightingale is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco’s North Bay Area. He is founder and executive director of Common Sanctuary, and co-pastor (along with his long-time best friend, Tony Gapastione) of The Quest. Matt’s musical/creative exploits have included performing a solo show at the Tulsa Jazz Hall of Fame, singing the national anthem at two 49ers games and a stint with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. His song, “Always Entertaining Me (The La-La Song)” was featured in the hit Korean drama IRIS, and his song, “Going Home” was recorded by Broadway star and Emmy winner Loretta Devine and is featured on the soundtrack of the short film “Neighbor.” For seventeen years, Matt worked as a worship pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving churches in Redwood City, CA; Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; Seattle, WA; and Santa Rosa, CA. He is a graduate of the Spiritual Director Formation Program at The Journey Center Association and a member of Spiritual Directors International. As a gay Christian, Matt is passionate about the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and he works to create safe, sacred spaces for people exploring these identities. His TEDx talk, “Choosing Gratitude and Hope,” with his former wife, Luanne Nightingale, tells their story of a mixed-orientation marriage, an evolving understanding of faith and sexuality, and the choice to divorce with gratitude and hope.
Matt is the husband of Alejandro and the father of four adult children: Joshua, Jacob, Emily and Zachary.
CONTACT: Matt's website: http://www.mattnightingale.com. Matt is also @mattnightingale on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and FB.
To contact Wilkinson: BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
The adventures of James Jardine. From Banker to Online Content Creator!
17 Nov 2024
00:39:09
In this engaging conversation, James Jardine shares his transformative journey from a corporate banking career in Southern California to embarking on adventurous road trips and working on a fishing boat in Alaska. He discusses the challenges and experiences he faced at sea, including a harrowing incident involving a capsizing boat. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the importance of saying yes to new opportunities, and the exciting new venture of creating content together on platforms like OnlyFans. As they reflect on their past adventures and future plans, both James and Wilkinson emphasize the value of living life to the fullest and embracing change.
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024 To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Shawn Smith's involvement in an emerging gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay Rights Movement began to coalesce in the mid-70's across America.
04 Jan 2023
00:40:27
Shawn Smith shares his stories of coming out in the rural midwest.
His involvement in an emerging Gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay Rights Movement began to coalesce in the mid-70's across America.
Lured by the freedom and anonymity of big city life, Shawn shares his adventures along the road to freedom of sexual expression.
A writer and storyteller by trade, he's now quasi-retired and slacking poolside: A dirty old man enjoying the free and Fabulously Gay life that Palm Springs has to offer.
Contact Shawn at: macgizmoguy@hotmail.com
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Aaron Jay Young is an amazing Portrait Photographer who shares his journey in authentically capturing his subject's pain, joy and vulnerability in his work.
01 Jan 2023
00:42:57
Aaron Jay Young grew up in a very conservative, religious home in Pennsylvania. He escaped at age 19 and he's spent his adult life on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Today he's an amazing portrait photographer based in LA and Palm Springs. I'm proud to have had the chance to get to know and interview this beautiful soul.
In Aaron's own words: "My work is my passion. It is a culmination of all my life experiences - the pain, the trauma, the work I’ve done to find forgiveness, love, and compassion - not just for myself but for others. The process allows me to see other people, their pain, their joy, their vulnerability, and capture it authentically. It is with my camera that I take this journey; through self-portraits and through portraiture of others.
It’s a very intimate experience; when a subject is in front of me, whether it’s for 30 seconds, or much longer. There is an undeniable connection that is established. We exchange a sense of trust. All other distractions fall away and it is my sole purpose to see them and to capture those moments of truth.
Self-portraits are a way for me to expose not only my own inner world, but the inner world of others; to capture emotional states that are not encouraged to be shown in our society. Yet this is the very essence of what everyone can relate to throughout their own moments in life". Aaron Jay Young
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Matthew Hardy is a New York City based actor and musical theater writer. His musicals can be seen Off-Broadway, at theaters across the United States and as far away as Poland.
28 Dec 2022
00:49:29
Matthew Hardy is a New York City based actor and musical theater writer. His musicals can be seen Off-Broadway, at theaters across the United States and as far away as Poland. As an actor he has performed in theater, film and television but has recently made the leap to the tiny screen where you can find him on tiktok singing impromptu songs in his underwear.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Rob Ollander-Krane: met his husband 43 years ago, they were among the first gay couples to adopt a child , he's a singer/songwriter and he started a gay country western dance group in Palm Springs.
21 Dec 2022
00:33:02
Rob Ollander-Krane
Rob grew up in New Jersey where he met his husband Jason 43 years ago at 19 years old! It was there that he also started his career in retail and Human Resources…a career that led to Harvard Business Case creating a case study that focused on the innovative work he did in Performance Management.
The two left New Jersey for the greener pastures of California and settled in San Francisco in 1987. Two years later, they were among the first gay men to both legally adopt a child. Their son Craig, now 37, lives in Virginia with his wife and 4-year-old son. Rob is a real gay grandpa!
A few years back, Jason and Rob relocated to Palm Desert and retired. But that hasn’t slowed Rob down. Since moving here, he has become a singer/songwriter, penning three songs after unsuccessfully trying to write songs for many years. The trick he discovered…a song writing camp in the Catskills run by his favorite band, the Milk Carton Kids.
But if that wasn’t enough, he also started a gay country western dance space called Palm Springs Country Dance Association where he and 50 others dance every Friday night.
Seems Rob is a bit of a renaissance man. What will he do next?
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Ram Charan has spent the greater part of 30 years in India where he gained a deep appreciation & understanding of spiritual awareness practices & intuitive wisdom, which finds expression in his practice of integrative bodywork & transformational coaching.
18 Dec 2022
00:35:25
Ram Charan has been passionate about exploring consciousness through meditation and healing work for decades.
A native of New York, he has spent the greater part of 30 years in India where he gained a deep appreciation and understanding of spiritual awareness practices and intuitive wisdom, which finds expression in his practice of integrative bodywork and transformational coaching.
He combines this with extensive training in multiple holistic therapeutic approaches. He received his coaching training and certification through Coacharya in Chennai, India. His bodywork and coaching styles integrate his skills in a wide variety of manual techniques with a subtle understanding of the healing value of deep presence and conscious dialogue.
He teaches and works extensively internationally and is based on Cape Cod from Spring through Autumn.
For more information about his coaching and bodywork services, see:
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Russell Poe: Life lessons from a middle school teacher.
11 Dec 2022
00:30:23
RUSSELL POE When he was a young man, Russ Poe had a professor who told him not to follow his passion of becoming a teacher. Years later, with a lot of life experiences under his belt and with three children of his own, circumstances in his life changed and he was able to once again come back to his passion. He returned to school, obtained the necessary teaching credentials and began teaching.
That was twelve years ago. having moved from the Chicago suburbs to the desert, he now teaches middle school in Desert Host Springs.
He shares some insights from teaching middle schoolers and also manages to share a few life lessons with us.
Borrowing a line from a Ben Rector song, he says: "I'm living my best life I wake up with the sunrise It does not look a thing like I thought that it would I've been getting my steps in And I sleep with my best friend..."
Russ says that he feels like he's cheating at life. His second chapter is starting so well...
He lives with his wife and three children in Cathedral City, CA.
Contact Russ via email: russp1968@gmail.com
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Ricky Reidling discusses his life as a filmmaker, writer, actor and creator of the Cable series BOYSTOWN, the feature film HEELS and T.V. pilot SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL.
04 Dec 2022
00:30:20
RICKY REIDLING Ricky was born in the small southern town of Winder, Georgia on May 15th. Doing local theater productions since he was a kid he got his first real break when he was 15 when he was asked to audition for "Annie Get Your Gun" playing 'lil Jake, Annie's brother. He won the audience's over with great reviews to follow. Ricky continued acting in various productions throughout his career and finally decided to make the move to California where he was referred to a talent agent by a well known casting director and appeared in several films. Ricky then decided to start his own entertainment company where he would write/produce/direct and act in some of his own productions.
Ricky is a filmmaker, writer, actor and creator of the Cable series BoysTown, the feature film HEELS and the T.V. pilot Some Kind of Wonderful.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Tom Grissinger discusses his grief process after the death of his partner, fathering kids for four lesbian couples, his game show experiences, crazy dates and getting into storytelling.
30 Nov 2022
00:33:15
I met Tom Grissinger online more than 20 years ago. We had initially considered dating but that didn't work out. We remained friends over these many years.
In this episode, he discusses the rather unique grieving process he used in dealing with the unexpected death of his partner Kelly Turner.
We bounce around on many topics, including why he chose to father four children for four lesbian couples, some crazy dating stories and why he's so obsessed with game shows (and how he managed to successfully go on so many of them).
Lastly, he chats about his latest ventures in writing plays and storytelling.
Tom lives with his husband Andy Kelchner and they spend time between their homes in Oakland and Palm Springs.
Contact Tom via email: tgriss@gmail.com
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Alex Stratikis was diagnosed with autism at age 6. Today he writes about his travels abroad, encouraging others with autism to travel. And he coaches those involved in the travel industry on how to best serve autistic individuals.
27 Nov 2022
00:26:52
Who is Alex Stratikis? Here's his story in his own words:
"Hi, I’m Alex Stratikis, founder of Autism Adventures Abroad. I’m a 20-something travel blogger/writer (I’m also a Japanese to English translator too!) and I just happen to have an Autism diagnosis too. I was inspired to start my blog and establish this website to encourage other young autistic people who are ambitious about exploring the world to push their boundaries and give traveling a go, even if society may convince them otherwise. I could never have imagined that my life would turn out the way it has!
I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 6 (I now simply identify with the broader Autism Spectrum). I always knew there had to be a bigger, more interesting and exciting world than the small ex-mining community where I grew up in Scotland. I dreamt of living in Japan and from the age of 13 I began to study the language, I eventually studied for an Honours Degree in Japanese at Newcastle University in England and graduated in 2019.
I traveled myself for the first time abroad at the age of 19, to Japan and spent 6 months in Tokyo, studying at a language school. Those were some of the best times of my life. I learned a lot about myself, my limits, my likes and dislikes, I really pushed myself to try new things and explore new places during my stay.
I started to develop connections with others who like me were living in a foreign country and this was a key point I noted. Nobody was there to judge anyone else’s differences, everyone was there to connect with the people present, most of whom were of different cultures to themselves.
I was raised in Scotland (I’m Greek/Scottish) and really struggled socially throughout my childhood, I struggled to make friends because no-one I knew seemed to be interested in the things I wanted to talk about and here I am now at the beginning of an incredible journey that has seen me travelling (mainly solo) to over 30 countries, 6 of which I have lived, worked and studied in. I now have friends in countries all over the world!
I have a real interest in visiting sites and venues of historical and architectural significance (I did think about studying archaeology at university before I settled on Japanese).
I post regularly on Instagram, photos and stories from my travels so please take a look, like my posts, leave me a comment and if you like what you see, follow me and I might just follow you back"!
Jonathan Brett: The Adventures of a gay high school theatre teacher.
03 Nov 2024
00:34:23
Jonathan Brett is a Performer, Director, and Teacher (Credentialed in English/Theatre with a Master’s Degree in Social Emotional Learning).
He is a proud member of Sag Aftra.
Some of his favorite theatrical performances include “Bye Bye Birdie” (Albert), “Let it Rain” (Mick, Best Actor- Professional, 2024 Desert Star Awards Nominee), “Little Shop of Horrors” (Seymour), “Fiddler on the Roof” (Motel), and “South Pacific” (Stewpot). He has also acted in TV shows such as “Zoey 101,” “Big Time Rush,” and “Cold Case,” as well as various other films, shows and commercials. Directed works include “Legally Blonde: The Musical” (Best Director, Best Musical, 2024 Desert Star Awards Nominee) “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” (Best Director, Best Play, 2024 Desert Star Awards Nominee) Nominee “Trap” (Best Director, 2024 Desert Star Awards Nominee), “Little Shop of Horrors” (Best Musical, 2023 Desert Star Awards Nominee), “A Christmas Carol” (Best Director Nominee, Best Play WINNER 2023 Desert Star Awards), “Theatre Duranged,” “Aladdin Jr., ” “Starlight Spotlight,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “The Sound of Music,” “Disney’s Deviants” and more.
As the head of the Theatre department at La Quinta High School, Mr. Brett teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of theatre (including audition technique, scene study, improvisation, playwriting, history, and mindfulness, etc.).
Currently, he is Directing “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition” at La Quinta High School. The show runs November 14, 15, 16 (6:30 PM) and November 17 (2:30 PM). Tickets are available at the box office on performance days.
He is thrilled to have an amazing husband (Randy) and fur-child (Clarence).
If you would like to contact him, please email him: jonathanbretteb@gmail.com
Vinnie Rotalo is a survivor. He watched his mother die when he was 14, struggled with drugs, became paralyzed, came back to 100% and did some gay porn. Today he's a successful trainer and spin instructor.
20 Nov 2022
00:26:10
Vinnie Rotalo is an amazing man.
He hasn't had an easy life. When he was only 14, he tried to save his mother's life via instructions in CPR given by a 911 dispatcher. After her death, he had to go live with his father whom he didn't really know.
He became a trainer and was settling into a successful career with modeling potential when he became paralyzed. It took him a year of fierce struggle to come back to his normal self.
He got involved in drugs, spent some years in the gay porn industry and lost his partner to suicide. He also lost his beloved feline buddy Baxter, who had stuck with Vinnie through all of the ups and downs.
Vinnie is a courageous, beautiful man who's a bit shy - but he's very funny when you get to know him. His beautiful energy will be obvious to even the most casual observer as you listen to his story and be encouraged...
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Rev. Dr. Jerry Troyer’s husband, also Jerry, died in 2018, after a 33 year relationship. Experiencing conflicting feelings of grief, loss and “toxic positivity,” he created a workshop titled “The Search for Inner Peace: Being at Home in the Muddy Water.
16 Nov 2022
00:33:02
A native of San Diego County, Rev. Dr. Jerry Troyer has been a New Thought/Religious Science minister since 2007.
Jerry is a founding board member and currently Director of Relationship Development for Urban Street Angels, an organization in San Diego that works to end youth homelessness by providing housing, life skills training and employment referrals to homeless transition age youth, ages 18 to 25.
He also serves as staff minister for Om Center for Spiritual Living, and is the author of the acclaimed book, Coming Out to Ourselves: Admitting, Accepting and Embracing Who We Truly Are.
Rev. Dr. Jerry’s husband, also Jerry, died in 2018, after a 33 year relationship. As a result of experiencing conflicting feelings of grief, loss and “toxic positivity,” he created an interactive workshop titled “The Search for Inner Peace: Being at Home in the Muddy Water.”
Through the grieving process, Jerry connected with others, especially in the LGBTQ community, experiencing difficulty in finding a sense of purpose and possibility after the death of a dear one or other life trauma. As a result of his connection with “ElderPride,” a focus ministry of the Centers for Spiritual Living, he began creating his second book about life after 60, which is expected to be published in 2023.
Rev. Dr. Jerry lives in La Mesa, a suburb of San Diego, with his English Cream Golden Retriever, “Maggie.” His son Brandon and family, including seven grandchildren, live near Eugene, Oregon.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
As a young man, Dan Rossi's mother was horrified when she found some gay magazines in his room and told him she was going to get him professional help. His astute response changed her mind.
13 Nov 2022
00:33:31
Dan Rossi
Dan discusses his coming out process, life on the east coast and other topics, including his vast experience heading up several large non-profits.
Prior to his current job as Executive Director of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Dan was with the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, where he led the very successful Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh over 12 years.
Dan is a Pittsburgh native and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Carnegie-Mellon University, as well as a Master’s Degree from Robert Morris University.
His extensive nonprofit experience spans not only animal welfare but also human health, having served as CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, part of the United Cerebral Palsy network which is one of the largest health nonprofits in the United States.
Dan’s animal welfare journey really took off in 2010 when he accepted the role of Executive Director at the Animal Rescue League. Under his leadership the ARL experienced unprecedented growth and became the largest animal shelter in the Pittsburgh region, touching the lives of more than 25,000 animals and 30,000 households annually.
In 2017, Dan was named CEO of Humane Animal Rescue – the legacy organization of the merged Animal Rescue League and Western PA Humane Society.
Dan is married to his husband Ed Garofolo and they live with their pets in Palm Springs, California.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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John Adam Di Pietro had an interesting law career in the northeast. He dove headfirst into uncharted territory around 1990 by representing an orthopedic surgeon who was immediately fired by a Catholic hospital after he tested positive for HIV.
09 Nov 2022
00:29:13
John Adam Di Pietro
John earned his J.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame. In addition to being a civil litigator for most of his career, he also brought in excess of four decades of experience in real estate, title, zoning, land use, litigation, business and municipal law to The Danek Law Firm.
He has served as solicitor for many municipalities and zoning and planning boards. In addition to representing local governments, he has acted as legal counsel for real estate developers, general contractors and financial institutions. He has also served a five-year term as in-house underwriting counsel and marketing agent for a national title insurance company.
John was a panel participant in numerous legal seminars for members of the Pennsylvania Bar and for various professional organizations, including the National Business Institute. Some of his presentations have been at the following seminars:
“Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” Philadelphia, PA March 14, 2016;
“Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” King of Prussia, PA September 16, 2015;
“Title Law From Start To Finish” Philadelphia, PA April 28, 2015;
“Title Workshop: From Examination to Commitment: March 10, 2014;
“Title Law in Pennsylvania” Philadelphia, PA July 10, 2013;
“Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” Philadelphia, PA October 1, 2013; and
“Legal Issue in Local Government” Philadelphia, PA March 2, 2012.
He was often a guest columnist on legal issues in a variety of internet media outlets. As a member of the Pennsylvania, Montgomery and Philadelphia County Bar Associations he practiced before several U.S. Federal District Courts. As an appellate attorney he has also represented clients before the Commonwealth’s appellate courts.
He is fluent in Italian and French and has represented clients abroad in various business matters.
John was also active in local politics. In 1979, he was elected as councilman-at-large to Wilkes-Barre City Council for a four-year term.
Community service includes Chairperson of the East Norriton Township Zoning Hearing Board and member of the Human Relations Commission of East Norriton Township. He is also a member of the Independence Business Alliance of Philadelphia.
Past Solicitorships:
Luzerne County Institution District;
Borough of Conshohocken; 1992 – 2004;
North Wales Borough;
Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board;
Springfield Township Civil Service Commission;
Special Counsel to Borough of Conshohocken;
Special Counsel to Ambler Zoning Hearing Board.
John is married to his husband Rich and now enjoys a busy life of retirement in Palm Springs, California.
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
How do you approach life when a famous, larger than life, Oscar winning woman is your mother? LUKE YANKEE figured it out and has come into his own as a successful Producer, Director, Actor, Author, Playwright, filmmaker and so much more.
06 Nov 2022
00:36:04
Luke Yankee Has written, directed, produced, taught, lectured and acted throughout the country and abroad. He has run two regional theatres, serving as Producing Artistic Director of the Long Beach Civic Light Opera and the Struthers Library theatre.
Luke’s published plays include THE LAST LIFEBOAT and A PLACE AT FOREST LAWN, both published by Dramatists Play Service. His other plays include THE JESUS HICKEY (which premiered in Los Angeles starring Harry Hamlin) and THE MAN WHO KILLED THE CURE, which had it's world premiere in Southern California in February 2017. He has also written numerous TV spec scripts and pilots.
His book, JUST OUTSIDE THE SPOTLIGHT: GROWING UP WITH EILEEN HECKART is published by Random House (under the imprint of Back Stage Books), with a foreword by Mary Tyler Moore. Critics have praised it as “One of the most compassionate, illuminating showbiz books ever written.” (Musto, The Village Voice) It was recently cited by PaperMag as “One of the Ten Best Celebrity Memoirs of All Time.”
He has taught and guest directed extensively at colleges, universities and conservatories throughout the U.S. and abroad, including five years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Northwestern, Ohio State, AMDA, Denison, University of New Mexico, the Folkwang Hochschule (in Essen, Germany) and three years on the faculty of Columbia College-Hollywood. He has been a panelist and guest instructor at the William Inge Theatre Festival, where he has performed with Marybeth Hurt, Holland Taylor and George Grizzard. He is also a member of their Advisory Board. He is currently on the faculty of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), teaching advanced acting and scene study.
His theatre acting credits include “Our Town” at the American Shakespesare Theatre with Fred Gwynne, the U.S. premiere of “The Greeks” at The Williamstown Theatre Festival with Gwyneth Paltrow, Blythe Danner, Christopher Reeve and Celeste Holm and “The Dream Watcher” with Eva LeGallienne. In film and television, he has appeared in “The Hiding Place” with Julie Harris, “Ragtime” with Elizabeth McGovern, “Evergreen” with Armand Assante and “The Equalizer” with Jim Dale.
Luke has studied at the Juilliard School of Drama, New York University, University of California – Riverside, Northwestern University, Circle in the Square and the Herbert Berghof Studio.
He is the son of the late Eileen Heckart, who won an Academy Award for “Butterflies Are Free” and appeared in over 15 feature films, 20 Broadway plays, and countless television programs. Ms. Heckart is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame and a multiple Emmy and Tony Award winner. In her honor, Luke created the Eileen Heckart Memorial Scholarship Fund at Ohio State University, her alma mater.
Luke toured internationally for more than ten years with DIVA DISH, his one-man show about the golden age of Broadway and Hollywood. There was such demand for a sequel, he created DIVA DISH: THE SECOND HELPING, which he premiered at the Desert Rose Theatre in Palm Springs.
Luke and his husband Don Hill spend time at their homes in Long Beach, CA and Palm Springs, CA.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Merle Yost is an LMFT who thinks that most of us have missed the boat as far as our beliefs on self-love and forgiveness. He discusses these topics in his new book "Facing the Truth of Your Life".
02 Nov 2022
00:28:37
"Facing The Truth Of Your Life" by Merle Yost
The bad news: Your parents lied to you about who you are and what life is about. The good news: Most parents didn’t do it intentionally. They told you what they learned from their parents.
ARE YOU READY TO:
Look at the world differently?
Challenge the beliefs that you were force-fed as a child?
Live life on your terms, being free and at peace with yourself?
Stop passing fiction to your own children and their children?
...then you are ready for Facing the Truth of Your Life.
Some self-help books promise simple solutions that sound easy and might even feel good. Yet the fact about your personal truth is that getting down to it, facing it, and getting to the other side of it, involves some pain. There’s no way around it. The way out is through.
Facing the Truth of Your Life is a tough, enlightening and demanding book that delivers.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Helene Verin discusses her adventures in NYC as a designer, friend of (and model for) Andy Warhol, her experiences at Studio 54 and so much more!
30 Oct 2022
00:29:37
Helene Verin has a B.S. in Art from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and has a certificate in arts appraisal from NYU. Verin has worked for many galleries, museums as well as individual artists; including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Documenta (where she worked with Joseph Beuys), was the Edinburgh Arts Administrator, and worked for Dennis Oppenheim as his registrar. She has written for FlashArt, Interview, and the Smithsonian.
As an award-winning designer of shoes, rugs, wallpaper, and tiles, Verin is intimately involved with contemporary design, with a specialty in couture and accessories. Her work has appeared in countless books and publications. A Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Verin has lectured around the world. Recognized as the expert on Beth Levine, (having written Beth Levine Shoes, (Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2009) and curated 3 exhibitions, as well as authored Arsho Baghsarian (Schiffer Fashion Press.)
Verin moved to Palm Springs during Covid, May 2020.
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Jeff Witthuhn has always been an independent soul. Who else wears a Tommy Hilfiger shirt when hanging with his Goth group of friends? And his independent creativity led him to create the fabulous Peepa's in downtown Palm Springs.
26 Oct 2022
00:28:42
Jeff Witthuhn Peepa's owner & designer, Jeff Witthuhn, has been a Palm Springs resident since 2016. He began his retail career in 1998 when he worked at The Gap. From there he spent twelve years at Express and then moved into a buyers position at The Bon-Ton before moving to Palm Springs and opening up Peepa’s.
Peepa’s is named after Jeff’s Great Grandpa, Bud Storch. Bud and his wife Roma were instrumental in raising Jeff. Jeff spent most of his childhood at their house. Bud & Roma had a workshop in their basement where they made wood crafts and home goods in their retirement years. And Jeff always had to be down there with them. So it was decided many years ago, if Jeff ever opened up a store, it would be named in his Great Grandparents honor.
Peepa's Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, California, Peepa’s has become a go-to destination for Palm Springs locals and tourists. At Peepa’s, they strive to give the best shopping experience in Palm Springs. They carry a wide assortment of products including mens & women's apparel, art, gift and seasonal goods. At Peepa’s they focus on bringing in artists and designers who are independent and/or local. This helps them keep their assortment unique and different.
As a gay owned business, they like to especially support other LGBTQ, black and female brand/artists. Their in store experience is rooted in exceptional customer service, just like the old days! They look at themselves as hosts of the best daily party in Palm Springs. And it's their job to make you feel welcome and comfortable in their store. They enjoy the opportunity to tell customers all the interesting stories about their featured artists and designers too! And they love to learn where you are from and what brings you to fabulous Palm Springs!
They play lively, upbeat music from a variety of genres and decades. So one minute you may be bopping to Lizzo and the next minute to Donna Summer. They keep it light, happy and fun! The store is colorful, clean and well merchandised, so its easy to shop. Every visit in Peeps, you’ll discover something new!
Jeff lives with his partner Darren in the home they've just remodeled in Palm Springs.
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To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
Jared Rohrer discusses how the shame that developed in his growing up as a Mormon kept him imprisoned for decades. But he overcame that shame and he shares his ideas and views on gay sex (which may surprise many in the gay community).
23 Oct 2022
00:30:47
Jared Rohrer is an advocate for healthy touch and sexual exploration. It is his passion to dispel shame by bringing dark things into the light and empowering people to want what they want in a way that benefits everyone’s highest good.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Brock Bennett shares his story of escaping the prison of the version of fundamentalist Christianity that he grew up with, and is now undoing that damage and living his best creative life as a gay man.
19 Oct 2022
00:26:26
Brock Bennett shares his story of growing up in a fundamentalist family with a preacher as his father.
In this "no holds barred" interview, Brock discusses the damage done by a parent who was unable to face the true realities of life and how each person is created and who they are.
He was told, and believed, that his "same sex attraction" was his thorn in the flesh- something that he had to live with, but not succumb to- so that he could spend eternity in heaven.
It wasn't until he reached his thirties that he was able to escape the prison of religion.
He set out on a quest to find out for himself what it meant to be gay, and allowed himself to feel what was obvious to him when he was only five years old.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text or call 988 on your cell phone for help. LGBT youth crisis helpline. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Contact Brock Bennett at: BrockisFree66@gmail.com
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Randy Brenner: From child performer to successful Director & Actor (And raising awareness & funds for AIDS through innovative theater productions)!
27 Oct 2024
00:36:23
RANDY BRENNER
In this engaging conversation, Randy Brenner shares his journey from a child performer in Philadelphia to a successful actor and director in theater and television. He discusses the challenges and joys of performing, his coming out experience, and his efforts to raise awareness and funds for AIDS through innovative theater productions. The conversation also touches on his marriage to his husband Jonathan, life in Palm Springs, and the importance of pursuing creative passions at any age.
BIO: Mr. Brenner’s most recent directing credit, was the highly critical acclaimed Mr. Parker at Dezart Performs, nominated for 8 Desert Star Awards, including Best director, and won Best Drama Professional 2024! Previously, he was nominated for a DTL Award for his direction of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Gynecologic Oncology Unit At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Of New York City for Dezart last season. Mr. Brenner directed a very successful staged reading of Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks, which will have a full production and be part of the 2024-2025 season at CVRep. premiering May 20th. He has been nominated and won multiple Awards including the New York Outer Critics’ Circle, Drama-Logue, Robbie, Phoebe, Scenie, Desert Theatre League, GLAAD, and raves from the New York Times for his off-Broadway production of The Only Worse Thing You Could Have Told Me… starring Dan Butler and, later, Greg Louganis. He has directed over 50 musicals and plays including White Christmas, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (with an all-star Broadway cast), Fiddler…, South Pacific, Nine, Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots (Directed/Created with Stephen Schwartz), Autumn Canticle, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and the first gay version of Marry Me A Little sanctioned by Mr. Sondheim himself. Previously, Mr. Brenner served as director and dramaturg for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ GROW Program, leading a class he developed in collaboration with Steven Schwartz and Stormy Sacks, where young adults wrote and presented new musical works. Randy would like to thank his husband Jonathan, and their fur-child Clarence for their love and support. Randy is a proud member of SDC.
As an actor, Mr. Brenner was last seen on stage to rave reviews as Nostradamus in 5 Star Theatricals production of “Something Rotten” at Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center. Previously lead roles: Ballroom (CVREP), Aladdin (Disney’s California Adventure), Beauty and the Beast (Disney Imagineering), City of Angeles (Reprise!), Follies, How to Succeed, L’il Abner (MTW), Empire, Burlesque (The Broad), Toby in Sweeney Todd (SJCLO), Guys and Dolls (La Mirada), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shine,Tintypes (Virginia Museum Theatre). Broadway/Off- Broadway; Found a Peanut, The Front, Man of La Mancha, New Faces of ’52 (Revival), Joley (Pre Broadway). Touring; Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Tintypes.TV/Film; “911: Lonestar”, “Glow”, “Seinfeld”, “My Name is Earl”, “SpongeBob”, “Evil Dead 2”, “Geppetto”. Randy is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.
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Prince Fleet Easton talks about how he became a "Prince". And we discuss his Star on the Walk of Fame on the sidewalk in Palm Springs and the events in his life that brought him to the point of being honored with it.
16 Oct 2022
00:36:09
Prince Fleet Easton: Was born in Akron, Ohio where he made his singing debut at the age of 5. Soon after he began his show business career by appearing in many Broadway musical productions at the Equity Goodyear Musical Theater. He has an extensive background in dance, acting and singing. He studied at American Ballet Theater, Ballet Arts and took master classes at the world-renowned Julliard School.
Now living in Palm Springs, California Fleet has devoted his spare time appearing for many benefits, believing that you must give back to move forward. Fleet worked for several years with the 'Well In The Desert' feeding the homeless and those in need of a hot meal. He has performed on the 'Joey English TV Show' 'Joey English Radio Show' 'Eye On The Desert' and 'KMIR 6 Morning Show' 'Pink Lady Presents' just to name a few. On February 2008 he sang with 'Musical Chairs'. In 2007 Fleet joined the cast and became one of the stars of the Bella Da Ball Cabaret Dinner Show and was with them for 8 years. He has been the soloist and musical director for 'Innerfaith Spiritual Center Worldwide now for 12 years. In 2008 Fleet won the Desert Idol competition for Palm Springs California. On June 7th 2009 Fleet made his debut as one of the 'National Anthem' singers for the Palm Springs Powerball Baseball team and now is a spokesperson for them. He has also sung the National Anthem for the Empire Polo Club in Indio California. While living in Florida Fleet was a 'National Anthem' singer for Micheal Jordan's Blue Ducks Basketball Team and the Florida Marlin's Baseball Team.
On December 9th. 2016 Prince Fleet received the 407th Star on the 'Palm Springs Walk Of Stars'. On April 22nd. 2017 Fleet received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' again from the White house along with acknowledgements from the United States Congress, the United States Senate and from the California Senate and the California Congress. In 2018 Prince Fleet Easton received the 'Presidents Choice Entertainer Of The Year' in Hollywood California from the Southern California Motion Picture Council. In January of 2018 he once again received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the White House.
Prince Fleet can soon be seen in the feature film 'Hashtag Blessed' and heard in the soundtrack of the movie. Singing the orginal song 'Why Can't Christmas Be Here Everyday' Prince Fleet can be also be seen in the new action comedy film 'Team Of Two' as Detective Johnson. He has now released a single, a inspiritational anthem for the Ukrainian War titles "We Will Carry On'. In 2023 Prince Fleet will be honored in Paris France with the Fabulous Celebs Global Award.
Contact Prince Fleet Easton via his email: Fleeteaston@yahoo.com
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Kevin Hanson has stories. He's a diabetic. He's survived cancer. He's gay and his family is ultra-religious. And one day he decided it was a good idea to go for a swim in the middle of Hurricane Katrina!
12 Oct 2022
00:29:20
Kevin Hansen takes us along as he describes his upbringing in an ultra-religious family, his dealing with diabetes and his surviving lung cancer.
And one day (while he was a little high), he decided to leave the moderate safety of a house that had begun to flood, in order to go for a fun swim in the floodwaters smack dab in the middle of Hurricane Katrina!
He's moved around a lot, and we join him as he recounts his many moves, relationships and adventures.
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Jonathan Goldman discusses his improv classes and workshops and he talks about the type of person who attends, and what they get out of it.
09 Oct 2022
00:21:32
Jonathan Goldman
Jonathan has been involved in teaching improv classes and workshops in Palm Springs for a number of years.
After attending public schools in Brooklyn, NY, Jonathan then trained to be an optometrist in Boston. Upon realizing that there should be more to a career than forever saying, "Which is clearer? One or Two?", he became the first O.D. to get an M.B.A. in Health Administration (from Temple University in Philadelphia). His career took me to Chicago where he taught; and also took Toastmasters classes. In 1983 Jonathan moved to San Francisco and worked for the Department of Public Health for much of the end of our last century. His last two positions were as a Workers Comp Coordinator and a Hospital Trainer. He also presented "Critical Thinking" workshops for various Kaiser Permanente North hospitals' staff and was manager for Project Inform's National HIV/AIDS treatment hotline.
Happily discovering the BATS School of Improvisation (then known as Bay Area Theatresports™ in 1998, he soon became the Volunteer Director for their community service program, Laughing Stock, which provides free Improv classes to people living with life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Hep C, etc., and their care partners. He continued taking specialty classes, performed occasionally with the Mirth Brokers ensemble under the direction of Gerri Lawlor, and lead Intro to Improv workshops at a variety of HIV/AIDS and men's retreats in northern and southern California and afloat on the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean.
Jonathan credits his improv skills for getting him to be a contestant for Wheel of Fortune in 2005. Although landing on a Bankrupt on his first wheel spin and then did the "Ta Dah - Circus Bow" for all of America; he later went on to the Bonus round. According to Slate.Com, he solved one of the 15 toughest WOF puzzles in the past 25 years. Improv also landed him a featured role for the Frameline32 Film Festival trailers as a game show contestant with perpetual wrong answers.
Jonathan moved to Palm Springs in February 2014 with his mixed rescue terrier, Roopert, to re-invent himself. Improv has helped keep his spirits youthful (well, that and a good moisturizer) and energized. He performed with Andy Harmon's Acting Improv class at the 2014 Improv/Comedy Festival in Indio. He's always looking forward to making new friends as he offers locals the opportunity to sample the fun and joy that is Improvisational Theater. Improv builds community!
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Dwayne A. Ratleff wrote "Dancing to the Lyrics"- his first-hand account as an African American gay youth growing up in the 1960's. He discusses what he saw during the riots of the late '60's after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
05 Oct 2022
00:32:07
Dwayne A. Ratleff
Dancing to the Lyrics is a timeless and timely coming-of-age tale. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, Grant Cole, we are offered a first-hand account of an African American gay youth who perseveres in spite of personal and family obstacles as well as the larger challenges of his era.
As Grant struggles to comprehend his own nature, his world, and the adults who populate it, he observes and emotionally reacts to the assassinations of MLK and RFK, the Baltimore riots, the Vietnam War and more. Poverty, accompanied by crime, violence and fear, is his frequent companion, but his own vivid imagination and close relationships with his younger sisters, various family members and friends bring hope and humor into his life.
While Grant witnesses the abuse of his mother at the hands of a cruel stepfather, and discovers the man he doesn’t want to be, he strives continually toward understanding the person he was born to be. He learns crucial lessons from his life teachers: faith and pragmatism from his grandparents, and open-mindedness and self-acceptance from a diverse cast of unconventional but kindly characters woven throughout his story.
While very much an individual’s story of overcoming adversity during a specific point in time and place – 1960’s America – Dancing to the Lyrics also provides a lens through which we can view events in our current time. The lessons that young Grant learns are as relevant today as ever and discerning them through the eyes of such an insightful youngster is a revelation.
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Jason Mannino has had a lifelong love affair with the performing arts as a performer, singer and actor. He's also a career coach, CMT and a certified conscious breath worker. And now he has the lead role in "Unbound"- a kink opera!
02 Oct 2022
00:27:15
Jason Mannino
Jason has decades of experience in multiple various careers that overlap including careers as an Executive Search Consultant, Executive Coach, Singer, Actor.
In Executive Search Jason has partnered with a variety of mission-driven clients both in house and with some of the world’s top executive recruiting agencies including Korn Ferry and Koya Partners (a division of Diversified Search Group). He also implemented in house executive search functions at world class organizations including University of Southern California, UC Berkeley, LA Care Health Plan among others. He also spent years working throughout the entertainment industry at organizations including Warner Bros. The Walt Disney Company and Universal Music among others.
In addition, Jason has had a lifelong love affair with the performing arts as a performer and supporter. Since moving to Palm Springs in 2021 he has sung with Modern Men, Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, and had the honor of performing in the world premiere of their commission Momentum. Next weekend will mark his 3rd concert with A Cabello, the Coachella Valley’s Premier Male Vocal Ensemble, in their tribute to the James Bond franchise’s 60th anniversary. Also, this month he makes his operatic debut in the lead role of Guy in TigerBear Productions' West Coast Premiere of Unbound.
He holds a B.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University and an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica and he is credentialed as an executive/career coach with the International Coaching Federation (www.coachmannino.com), He is also a certified massage therapist and certified conscious breath worker.
LINKS:
Music: A Cabbello (The Coachella Valley’s Premier Male Vocal Ensemble): www.acabbello.org
Opera: www.unboundopera.com (be sure to check performance dates/times or the Black Cast to see Jason)
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Scott Vitale was told by his doctor that if he didn't start losing some of his 312 pounds, he was going to die. Afraid of that scenario, he began his bariatric journey down to 165 pounds.
30 Sep 2022
00:22:51
Scott Vitale is a gay man who weighed 312 pounds when he went in for his annual check up.
His doctor told him that if something didn't change in his lifestyle, he would die fairly soon.
He was referred to a doctor who did bariatric surgery. Scott credits a lot of his success to the nutritionist who helped him learn to eat differently. Under her guidance, he lost 45 pounds before the surgery. Subsequently, the surgeon removed two thirds of his stomach, which caused some drastic changes in his life.
His husband Eric supported him all along the way in this journey, and accompanied him to that first visit with the nutritionist. When they returned home, Eric began to toss all of the bread, pastas , cereals, etc. into the trash and he told Scott that he too, would not be eating those things any longer.
With his new-found energy and new life, Scott took up cycling and completed the San Francisco to LA Aids/Life Cycle ride in 2022. He continues to cycle today and it's become his passion. Today he's maintains his ideal weight at 165 pounds.
You may contact Scott via email at: svitale03@yahoo.com
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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The misadventures of Ted Fox's young gay life in Tennessee: The diving team, begging Jesus to change him, relatives in denial, becoming a trampoline champ, working as a dancer and actor, a failed weed heist and other misadventures.
28 Sep 2022
00:32:32
TED FOX
The misadventures of Ted Fox's young gay life in Tennessee: early childhood adventures, a very flamboyant piano teacher, the diving team, begging Jesus to change him, travel, relatives in denial, becoming a trampoline champ, working as a dancer and actor, getting busted for weed, and other adventures!
And of course all those adventures have given him great memories and also material for his Facebook storytelling group!
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"The doctors were able to put the bones back together, but they didn't put my life back together..."Peter Bedard: Author of Convergence Healing.
25 Sep 2022
00:38:17
Peter Bedard, M.A., C.Ht
Author of "Convergence Healing- Healing pain with energetic love".
"The doctors were able to put the bones back together, but they didn't put my life back together..."
"Millions of people suffer from some form of chronic pain (whether it be physical, emotional, or existential), and this discomfort silently drains too many of us of our highest potential and our power. Living in a state of unending pain pushes people to the margins of their own lives and robs them of direct access to their most authentic, essential, worthy selves. Pain, ironically, renders too many beautiful voices mute; it cripples the body, leaving too many dancing souls lost. And nobody knows this better than Peter Bedard.
One night, seventeen-year-old dancer, Peter Bedard, died in a traffic accident. The white-bearded messenger waiting at the gate of heaven sent him back to Earth with a task to help others heal. After a decade of debilitating physical and emotional suffering, Peter uncovered an empowered, new way of healing chronic pain without medicine—convergence healing. In his groundbreaking approach, Bedard invites us to look at our pain as the greatest source of wisdom we will ever have. Instead of medicating it, trying to break with it, or somehow outwit it, he invites us to surrender to our pain so that we may finally integrate our losses, our transitions, our heartaches, and our mortality and make peace with the everlasting truth of who, uniquely, we truly are.
Through the author’s own near-death experience and other compelling stories and case studies, Convergence Healing offers a whole new body-mind paradigm for those interested in living a balanced, well-integrated life".
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Paul Hietter is a true renaissance man - from creating and running a well-known Palm Springs catering business and being an event planner to the stars, to overcoming major obstacles and becoming a new thought minister, he's truly done it all!
21 Sep 2022
00:33:35
Paul Hietter
Paul is a true renaissance man - having worked in a number of industries, with his favorites of being a caterer and event planner to the stars and a new thought minister.
He is always happiest when he is of service and learning something new.
Overcoming life’s obstacles seems a good hobby and with hiking, working out, being a Chef and humanitarian, there is never a dull moment.
Currently single, and a cat daddy of Rumi and Leo, Paul lives in Palm Springs, CA.
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Lucas Schelkens left Europe to escape from a failed relationship, only to find his true love in California.
18 Sep 2022
00:23:13
Lucas Schelkens
Sometimes things happen in life which we interpret as negative events.
But in hindsight, often it's those events which propel us to success in other areas of our lives.
Lucas paints a word picture of such things in his own life. We join him in his journey as hardships launch him into several successful careers.
And sometimes failures in a relationship can lead us down a different path. And sometimes you round a corner and discover what you had desired all along: Finding the true love of your life.
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Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Filmmaker/Executive Dr. Robert Philipson on the intersectionality of Race, Music, & Sexuality. Plus he discusses his beautiful new film THE KNOWING about interracial relationships and AIDS.
20 Oct 2024
00:29:20
Dr. Robert Philipson Filmmaker/Executive
Philipson is a former academic professor of African-American studies with a passion for Jazz & African art. A published author and Harlem Renaissance historian, he has produced multiple films about the intersectionality of Race, Music, & Sexuality.
His newest film is "The Knowing" Written by Dr. Robert Philipson and directed by Jonathan Rowan
Adam, a white man in his late 30s, is visiting his Black ex-lover, Peter, who is dying of AIDS in a DC hospital. The year is 1992. Also in attendance is Cherie, a Black lesbian naval officer who is Peter’s best friend. The two sympathetically listen to Peter’s complaints about how his “Christian” family has abandoned him until a nurse arrives to give Peter medication. While waiting in the hospital cafeteria, Adam and Cherie, meeting that day for the first time, compare notes about the course of Peter’s illness. This leads them to a terrible discovery. Adam, in particular, is confronted with a choice that, while still in shock, he doesn’t know how to handle.
For more information on Dr. Philipson and Shoga Films, go to: https://www.shogafilms.com
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Jesse Rosenberg and Ken Avedisian are both in their sixties. After a chance meeting on a street corner during Leather Pride when they were each visiting Palm Springs, something clicked. The rest is history.
16 Sep 2022
00:30:54
Jesse Rosenberg and Ken Avedisian: Finding true love in their sixties. It IS possible!
So many times, as single gay men reach their third chapter in life, they believe that it's no longer possible to find love.
Ken Avedisian and Jesse Rosenberg prove that this is not always the case. After a chance meeting on a street corner during Leather Pride when they were each visiting Palm Springs, something clicked and the rest is history.
They subsequently each moved to Palm Springs and bought a home together, remodeled it, got married during Covid and just returned from a month-long dream honeymoon in Africa.
In this episode, they discuss their lives, their meeting and how they've compromised and worked together to form a new life together.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Reinventing Charlie Harding: From Gay porn star to mainstream actor, singer and artist.
14 Sep 2022
00:28:46
Charlie Harding is an accomplished actor and singer, with a diverse mix of projects.
He began his professional acting career with a co-starring role in the independent film Proxy. Charlie is also the host and an executive producer of Underground and Out and About travel shows for Here! TV, and Planet Out.
He recently played the Bouncer in the upcoming film Here We Are, and stars with an ensemble cast in the mini series Silverlake.
He was the lead singer of the band PROBE 7, releasing a full studio album and touring the west coast. As a songwriter and music producer, Charlie recently co-wrote and sang vocals for the song "Invisible Man," for a documentary about the unhoused.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Adam Dones: Sharing his personal story of a constant struggle with self-sabotage, pain and suicide attempts- There IS Hope.
11 Sep 2022
00:38:01
Adam's story and his struggles.
Even though we each have dreams for that perfect life, many times we self sabotage ourselves for some hidden reason. Adam shares the struggles he's had over the past several years with failed gay relationships, hurting himself and hurting others whom he's loved and lost. Thankfully, his suicide attempts were not successful and he's here to share his poignant story with us.
It's so easy to judge others. "Why didn't you do that"? "Why did you say that"? "Didn't you learn anything from the last time this happened"? And yet, so many times we all do this type of thing to ourselves. Hopefully, Adam's courage in sharing his story will give each of us insight into the way we so often behave in the very same way.
And perhaps it will remind us to truly appreciate whom we have in the person sitting there, right in front of us.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text or call 988 on your cell phone for help. LGBT youth crisis helpline. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
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Peter Gordon: A therapist heading into the future of healing trauma at a deeper level by combining psychedelics and therapy.
07 Sep 2022
00:27:28
Peter Gordon is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Palm Springs, CA.
His life's path progressed from his days as a youth in NYC through various careers including a brief stint as a gypsy in the New York theater world to a landscape designer in Santa Fe, NM and then on to graduate school for counseling psychology at university outside of San Francisco at 50 years young
Peter's initial desire for his new career path was based on a desire to work with queer youth navigating the treacherous waters of coming out, which, as most baby boomers know, was traumatic at best, at least until Stonewall and the modern movement toward equality.
However, his plans were fouled by the advent of the internet which allowed queer youth to connect world wide, from small towns to large cities in an entirely new way, accessing a community and achieving a degree of acceptance and self-respect, thereby limiting the need for a therapist. But there was still a lot of trauma in the LGBT community; and Peter focused on working with clients to heal using a relatively new theoretical model for trauma - EMDR.*
Gradually, Peter began to understand the ultimate limitations of various existing theoretical models of recovery programs, psychotherapy and psychotropic medications**. The idea of plant medicines being used therapeutically has caught his attention and focus.
The recent positive research regarding the therapeutic benefits of the use of psychedelics to heal trauma, help addicts and alcoholics recover, and increase a sense of spirituality and connectedness has changed the direction of his practice.
Peter's practice is now heading into the future of healing trauma at a deeper level by combining psychedelics and therapy.
*EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. **Psychotropic Medications: A psychotropic drug is a drug that affects behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception (such as antidepressants).
Peter is available for consultations and can be reached at: PMGMFT@YAHOO.COM
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Sam Salar is a Persian, Jewish Gay man who has created the law firm LEGALLY QUEER in order to give back to the LGBT community.
04 Sep 2022
00:29:56
Sam Salar is a Persian, Jewish Gay man who has created the law firm LEGALLY QUEER in order to give back to the LGBT community.
Sam discusses the struggles he had growing up in his Persian, Jewish family/community. His parents struggled to understand and accept who he was as a gay man, but they ultimately came around and became the ones who would help other Persian/Jewish parents understand and accept their gay children.
Sam earned his law degree and then started his career in litigation (where he had been working as a paralegal in that field) prior to passing the California bar exam. When he passed the bar, his friends then asked him "Are you happy"? But he knew he wasn't.
His mentor suggested to him that perhaps he should consider switching to a practice that would give back to the LGBT community. So after some consideration of that suggestion, he created LEGALLY QUEER.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Aneela Zaman describes her experience of realizing that she had fallen in love with her friend, only to lose him to cancer a short time later. "Goodbye Isn't Goodbye".
30 Aug 2022
00:33:54
Aneela Zaman is the author of Goodbye Isn't Goodbye.
Still recovering from her separation and divorce, she meets an older gentleman in her yoga class. Though obviously smitten with her, nevertheless, he accepts her wish to be merely friends, and not cross the line to be romantically involved. She tells the story of her gradual realization that this gentleman (although far from being the ideal partner that she had formed in her head) was everything that she wanted in a man. Shortly after she had this awakening, he was diagnosed with cancer and passed away only months later.
She talks about her journey in this process, and describes how John now comes to her from the other side of the veil, guiding her and encouraging her:
"The perched butterfly on your morning newspaper, the fluttering of a delicate hummingbird directly at eye level, the flickering of bedroom lights just as the radio plays your favorite song. Coincidence? Mere acts of randomness? What if there was more? What if each seemingly random act carried a message, and one not always from this realm? When your deceased loved ones come knocking, perhaps it's only the heart that can ever know for sure. As in this tale of friendship turned to romance and the connections that spanned beyond space and time".
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Edras Cordova and his family were Jehovah's Witnesses. He and his brother were gay. He discusses how his brother felt trapped in a marriage and the religious cult, and ultimately took his own life.
22 Aug 2022
00:25:14
Growing up, Edras Cordova's father constantly reminded him of a saying. Edras chose to remember his father's teaching by having it tattooed across the top of his chest. Roughly translated, the words say: "Only the one who carries a knapsack knows what's in it".
We never know what another person is going through. Edras took the message to heart and it softened him. Unfortunately, it appears that his siblings and other family members did not learn such a message.
People are so often trapped in their religious beliefs and systems that they are blinded to truth and reality.
Many of my prior podcast guests have told stories of being trapped in such systems, and they described how they were able to escape and ultimately live fulfilled lives as their authentic selves.
Edras Cordova and his brother were both gay. Edras was able to navigate his escape route from the Jehovah's Witness cult (his word) and to go on to live a life he never thought possible when he was trapped in that religious system.
His brother was not so fortunate. He chose a path of staying in the system, marrying, have two children and believing that somehow he would be "cured" or "fixed" and being gay would go away.
The torment and pain of being caught in such an untenable position ultimately drove him to multiple suicide attempts. Two weeks before taking his own life, he told his family that he was either going to live his gay life, or commit suicide.
Edras discusses the pain and fallout of his brother's choice in hopes that people who are caught in such systems will open their eyes and hearts to the truth: If we don't allow ourselves and others to be who they are, the cost will be unbearable.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text or call 988 on your cell phone for help. LGBT youth crisis helpline. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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What would it be like, as a gay man, to have a deep relationship spanning over 40 years with a straight male friend? Singer-Songwriter/Recording Artist Chris Hassett and Tom Owen-Towle published a no holds-barred book of letters written to each other.
17 Aug 2022
00:40:28
Chris Hassett is a singer- song writer and recording artist (His 6th album of original songs is coming soon).
Chris is also the co-author of Friendship Chronicles - Letters Between a Gay and a Straight Man.
About Chris Hassett Chris Hassett has been delighting audiences with his unique style of singing, song-writing & story-telling for four decades. An accomplished entertainer with a rich baritone, Chris can also point to successful careers in coaching, teaching, publishing, manufacturing and communications. His passion for music, however, has remained strong throughout his life and it now drives his current creative projects. He’s working on a sixth album and hopes to introduce a dozen or more original love songs to his audience in the spring of 2023. A published author, he also hopes to continue with a second book project.
His original songs come from his heart, drawing upon his life experiences as a gay man. Although his original lyrics have particular appeal for open-hearted types, he has been known to win over a large audience that crosses all lines -- gender, sexual orientation, genre, age, and even political persuasions. For more information on his music, visit his website, www.chrishassett.com.
Chris also has his own YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/cahassett49), an artist page on iTunes (Chris Hassett), and he maintains a strong presence on Facebook (Chris Hassett Music) & Instagram (@kitchencrooner).
Brief Bio
Chris is the third of five boys, born to Frank and Doris Hassett. As an Air Force family, the Hassetts moved from base to base every few years (and sometimes every few months) throughout his childhood, eventually settling in California. In that same Central Valley town, Merced, Chris also spent his early adult years as a high school math teacher and swim coach. Music was always a big part of family life — not so much in an organized way as in a constant, impromptu way, with dad usually getting the ball rolling. Chris was fortunate to inherit his dad’s love of singing and strong voice. In spite of developing a wide-range of interests in his life, Chris knows that singing is what he does best.
Chris was singing regularly in the San Diego area from the early 1980s. Whether in private or community concerts, benefit or professional gigs, Chris earned a reputation as a poised, naturally humorous and gifted entertainer with a powerful and expressive voice. In 2009, he began a recording career and now has five albums to his credit. About half of the tracks across those albums are his original compositions.
In 2018, Chris — suddenly single and ready for a change of scenery — moved from San Diego to Palm Springs. Although more than half of the time in his new town has been affected by COVID restrictions, he remains optimistic that this desert town will give him the community, resources and music opportunities that he craves.
Aside from music & writing, Chris is an accomplished swimmer, gardener and yoga enthusiast. He has close ties to his three surviving brothers and has maintained strong friendships with people across the decades.
If you are interested in a copy of his book, Friendship Chronicles, you may contact him via email: chris@chrishassett.com ($15 plus $3 for shipping).
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Podcast opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
Chris' song in this podcast is "This I Promise You." Copyright 2012 Chris Hassett. All rights reserved.
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What was the impetus for a man with a successful career in the entertainment biz to go back to school to become a therapist and ultimately write a book in order to help others? Listen to Bill Kavanaugh's story...
14 Aug 2022
00:23:52
Bill Kavanagh, LMFT
Author of “Keep Your Fork; Something Sweet is Coming”
Bill was determined to dedicate his future towards helping others discover the path of healing that he had personally discovered after a life of extreme highs and lows. Today, his writings and therapy techniques are focused on creative methods of dealing with the challenges that life offers us. As a writer for Psychology Today, he addresses ideas that can relieve trauma and transform it into happiness.
Bill is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Southern California. After battling Stage IV cancer, he received his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and was selected to be commencement speaker.
Prior to becoming a mental health professional, Bill spent his career writing scripts and producing major events, including those for the Walt Disney Company, Olympic Ceremonies and several awards shows.
Bill has embraced beauty and acquired grace, along with the power and strength to write his book, which he believes can offer others a similar chance for courage and peace as they take their next steps forward.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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How does an unschooled yet eager man full of creative genius get chosen by Vogue Magazine for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award? Listen to Rio Uribe's fascinating story...
10 Aug 2022
00:25:54
From an article by Max Berlinger in Vogue Runway:
"Some designers create for fantasy, some designers create for reality, and then there’s Rio Uribe of Gypsy Sport, who doesn’t bother differentiating between the two. In fact, that blurring of the lines is a hallmark of his brand, which draws deeply on the Chicano American experience and then filters it through Uribe’s viewpoint as a queer man.
This season, the designer showed in Los Angeles, the city where he was raised and has returned to during the pandemic. He had originally planned to show here in March of 2020, but the coronavirus upended that. So the mood atop the Petersen Automotive Museum, where his runway show was staged just as the sun dipped below the Pacific, was ebullient. Hoots and whistles rose up as the lights went down, and the clapping began before the first model even hit the catwalk. The clothes matched the vibe.
“The main arc is about Chicano culture,” Uribe said. “But there’s so many subcultures under that umbrella.” So he pulled together the looks of various groups: the swaggering machismo of the lowriders; the ornate street look of the cholos and cholas; the zoot-suit-wearing pachucos and their elegant pachuca wives, who flourished in L.A. during the 1950s; and the whitewashed, exoticized version of the bombshell Latina that was offered up by Old Hollywood. Sprinkle on top of those elements a heavy dose of the drag and vogueing scenes, and you get a sense of Uribe’s vision...."
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Working for and riding in AIDS/LifeCycle to raise money and awareness for people living with AIDS & HIV
13 Oct 2024
00:42:39
IN BRETT'S OWN WORDS: I initially did the Ride in 1999 because, at the time, I thought I had only months to live. It was my sixth anniversary of being HIV. Medications were limited and toxic. My health was struggling greatly, so I wanted to challenge myself to fight for those living and aging with HIV/AIDS one last time, myself included. However, to my thankful surprise, I'm still here!
Since 1993, when the Ride began as the "California AIDS Ride," participants have raised more than $300+ million and completed more than 42,000 journeys on bikes from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
The stigma of HIV remains very prevalent, and many in the HIV community are still reluctant to talk about it. Those living and aging with HIV/AIDS struggle daily to maintain their health and get reasonably priced health services. New infections are still alarmingly present in communities all over the US. Those becoming HIV+ are constantly saying, "We didn't know, we didn't realize, we don't care, no one told us, we thought it was a manageable disease!.
We realize that the week out on AIDS/LifeCycle is the hardest we will work all year, but it is also the most emotional and fulfilling for me and the other Riders and Roadies.
(from 2021) My personal training story started in September after a ten-month recovery from a nasty bike crash. Thankfully, I'm now riding 100-200 miles weekly, but it can be grueling, a huge time-suck, and days filled with mental and physical challenges, but I do it with my Desert Roadrunners team of like-minded and selfless individuals. Team Desert Roadrunners represents our own 'desert love bubble.' I was raised on the idea that community and service are essential and can fulfill your wildest dreams and goals. The love that comes towards you as a Rider or Roadie, you get to give back tenfold to other people. It's incredibly emotionally filling.
The AIDS/LifeCycle advances the shared interests of the beneficiaries in reducing new HIV infections and improving the quality of life for people living and aging with HIV/AIDS. It raises crucial awareness about the ongoing epidemic, in addition to funding critical services such as HIV testing and screenings for other sexually transmitted infections, medical care, prevention services, housing, and more.
In addition to the 1.2 million people living with HIV and AIDS in the United States, 1 in 7 people do not know they live with the disease.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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A stranger gives a kid two cents and it saves two lives. We never know how just the smallest act of kindness can produce monumental changes in someone's life. Eddi Kreg Anderson tells us his story. It's both fascinating and poignant.
07 Aug 2022
00:30:49
In this podcast episode, Eddie discusses what circumstances in his life brought him to the place he is today. It's an interesting and poignant story of this father of eight, now living his best gay life in Palm Springs.
Bonus: He reveals why he wears a cape while dancing each week at Oscar's Sunday Tea dance, and what the cape symbolizes.
And Eddi talks about the group he created some time ago:
"Among Friends is all about... YOU!!!
We exist to provide a platform to produce true community in the Palm Springs Area. We are an event company that loves to do fun activities, Interactive movies, and charity events to bring the community together.
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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The wanderlust of Anthony Scarcello: Leaving his secure corporate tax accounting job to travel the world and find his true self.
03 Aug 2022
00:45:53
I met Anthony some time ago. He was an Airbnb guest at my place in Palm Springs.
He made the decision at a birthday party that his coworkers had thrown for him. He just couldn't spend the rest of his life in that corporate job . So he carefully made plans for his exit strategy and then began a journey to discover parts of the world that he hadn't seen before. And in the process, he began to discover his true self.
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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Mark Hollenstein explains his understanding of energy in his work as an Intuitive Guide/ Energy Healer and he discusses who we are as spiritual beings in human bodies... and so much more.
31 Jul 2022
00:44:42
This is my second episode with Mark as my guest. In the first episode, he primarily discussed his own personal journey and then he touched on his energy work toward the end of the recording.
In this episode, he explains in more detail how he approaches the energy work that he does.
EVERYTHING IS ONE WITH SOURCE CREATOR. "That makes us all co-creators. We are, I AM, consciousness and right now WE are expanding into our fully awakened, co-creator beings! Can you feel it? We are remembering who we truly are in profound ways that are dramatically shifting how we live on planet Earth. We are coming together in awakened power, purpose and divine perfection. It is so exciting"! -Mark Hollenstein
As a facilitator and coach for over two decades, Mark Hollenstein has been honored to blend his skills and gifts as a business coach, spiritual life coach, energy healer and intuitive reader to what he describes as a call to “Love on” people in the name of the Divine.
He see himself as a conduit for Spirit, The Divine, Source, The Universe, God, Goddess, Creator, or All That Is. However one divines that/it for his or her self. Simply, the Source, or energy greater than ourselves the guides, instructs, leads, loves and supports all of us, absolutely unconditionally through this human experience we call life.
As his personal evolution has continued and he experienced higher energetic vibratory upgrades daily, his work is now calling out to men and women of all gender identification and sexual orientation who are resonating, recognizing, and remembering – in order to together find our way to each other.
Find out more about Mark here: http://MarkHollenstein.com
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
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