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It’s not easy being green—especially when your heart is three sizes too big. No, we’re not talking about someone abusing anabolic steroids; we’re talking about everyone’s favorite green Christmas curmudgeon: The Grinch.

Created by Dr. Seuss and brought to life in the iconic animated Christmas special by Chuck Jones—of Tom & Jerry fame—The Grinch was voiced by two legends: Boris “The Mummy” Karloff and Thurl “Tony the Tiger” Ravenscroft. As two beloved queer cultural figures, both are integral to this beloved holiday tradition.

And yet, despite the popularity of the book, the animated TV special, and the live-action movie, you seldom see people dressing up as The Grinch, until recently.

Today, actor, mime, and drag queen Gregg Steigmeyer joins us to talk about his unique gig playing The Grinch at holiday parties. Gregg shares how he strikes the delicate balance between staying in character as the grouchy Grinch while still spreading that essential holiday cheer.

Why is Gregg so good at playing The Grinch? Maybe it’s his background in physical comedy, or maybe it’s because he’s Vikki Spykke, one of Chicago’s drag legends going back to the 80s when drag queens excelled at bringing in the sass and the spunk. 

Plus–– An original Christmas classic: The Grinch Who Stole Cher. 

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The TV sitcom The Golden Girls went off the air 32 years ago, but thanks to reruns, Dorothy Zbornak and her gal pals live on in the hearts of many, especially queer folks who delight in the comedic hijinks of four senior women living together in Miami.

Although he was a toddler when the Golden Girls was first broadcast, voice over and musical theater actor Luke McQuillan’s viral covers in the voice of Bea Arthur is helping to keep the show’s legacy alive and it got him cast on Cartoon Network and Netflix shows.

 Is Luke so good at challenging Bea Arthur that he runs the risk of being overshadowed by the Broadway legend?
 
Today Luke McQuilan joins us to celebrate the life and career of our favorite WWII Marine sergeant Bea Arthur, from her gigs in gay bars here in Chicago, to singing about drugs with Rock Hudson on her CBS TV special, from her quirky TV appearances like the Star Wars Holiday Special to her unforgettable portrayals as Maude and Dororthy on The Golden Girls.

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The 2024 US Presidential election is a real nail biter. It’s now a choice between maintaining our democracy or turning the government over to a dictator, so it’s no wonder this election is causing a lot of anxiety, even pop stars and baby hippos are shooketh.

Project 2025, the well funded political scheme by the right wing hate group The Heritage Foundation hopes to replace all Federal leaders and judges with ultraconservatives loyal to Trump. The plan also calls for concentration camps for LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants and women who’ve had abortions. 

Thankfully our friend, family therapist and PrEP activist Damon L. Jacobs has his own Project for 2025, calling it “PROTECT 2025” where he invites undecided voters living in one of the 7 swing states to have a conversation about the election with him. If they do, he will give them $20 and 25¢ for twenty minutes of their time.  

Ka ching!

What does Damon hope to accomplish? Today Damon L. Jacobs joins us to look at the 2024 US Presidential Election between Trump and Harris, and why, like George Takei says, it’s urgent for all LGBTQ+ folks to take a stand and speak out. 

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Plus--
• Bowen Yang and the writers at SNL compared Roan to Thailand’s zoological sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo who, like the queer pop star, has captivated the world’s attention. 

• Who is influencing Janet Jackson’s MAGA political views? 

Bodybuilding is now a competitive sport, but its roots lie in show business. Strongmen have long been a staple of circus acts for their feats of strength but it was Prussian bodybuilder Eugen Sandow, who, under the management of Florenz Ziegfeld, went from lifting heavy objects onstage to capturing the world’s imagination by posing and flexing his muscles for fun and entertainment.

Over a hundred years later, there’s a club night called FLEX in San Francisco’s leather bar Powerhouse, which has bodybuilders come show off their muscles and invites the audience to join in on the fun with a best biceps contest.

Today FLEX organizer, bodybuilder and performer Andrew Dombos joins us to talk about putting together his muscle worship quarterly events, inspired by classic live muscle worship videos made by JimmyZ where audiences marvel at muscular physiques.

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Plus--

➤ The sadomasochistic nature of working with a bodybuilding coach.

➤ Preacher Dumbbell Hammer Curls will make you love your biceps.

➤ Adding pre-digested carbs like Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin into your workout drink for a great pump

➤ Why Watermelon is wonderful.

Episode #3041

When it comes to bodybuilding, most people reach for the stars but then reassess their goals when their bodies simply don’t cooperate with the master plan.

If you want to be big, you got to eat big, but being a mass monster isn’t just opening up your mouth and piling in the food, it takes a whole lot of training, skill and coordination.

Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that puts the “ass” in “mass monster!”

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle-
how to build it, keep it growing, muscle gods and muscle worship.

Today, bodybuilding coach Pawan Lapborisuth joins us to talk about his journey from a high school bodybuilder to becoming a mass monster, and all the hi-jinks that ensued when he finally crossed the 300 lbs threshold.

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Plus

➤ Pawan’s favorite Thai food for putting on mass.
➤ Harry Potter actress Miriam Margoyles says Arnold Schwarzenegger was a serial farter.
➤ Why EAA’s are better than BCAA’s.

Episode #3040

Everyone loves Big Mickey. Born and raised in LA, the hilarious and unapologetic comedian started their showbiz career as a child actor on the hit TV shows The Bernie Mac Show and Everybody Hates Chris, but then turned to stand-up as a way to break down the limitations they experienced as a beautiful butch Black lesbian.

Big Mickey’s Instagram showcases her comedy where she effortlessly cracks up the audience with her wild stories of femming it up when the cops pull her over and reminding her girlfriend that she’s also a woman and she better figure out what the noise is coming from the kitchen in the middle of the night.

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Today comedian Big Mickey regales us with hilarious stories of being a child actor in LA, touring and flirting with audiences across the country and why Memphis, TN is now home.

Building muscle is a heck lot of fun when you’re getting good workouts, great pumps and plenty of food and rest.

But beware when you push your body hard, for it can reveal the monsters that lurk in the shadows.

Let’s Grow Big Together: the podcast that is just one set away from being done, but leaves the seat warm and moist, so when you sit down on it it makes you question your sexuality and you like it.

And then, when nobody’s looking, you start licking the seat, you dirty pervert!

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle: how to build it, keep it going, muscle gods and muscle worship.

Today we’re answering all your questions on bodybuilding, building muscle and getting your groove on in the gym and in the bedroom.

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➤ How pleasure in other parts of your body is anabolic.

➤ Finding other bodybuilders to grow all your muscles with.

Episode #3038

Ever since the Stonewall Riots ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in 1969, most major cities have had Pride Parades until the Covid Pandemic of 2020 where it was all put on pause.

This year will be the first Pride Parade we’ve had in two years, and while we are still concerned over Covid, there’s now also the worry over violence, like recently in Idaho where a van full of Fascist militia were ready to harm people celebrating Pride.

Joining us today is our pal Jack Ryan, the host of The 10% Percent Show that ran on Chicago Cable Access in the late 80s and early 90s, to take a look at the changing face of Pride and the new challenges we face this year as millions of people gather once again to celebrate sexual and gender diversity.

Plus

➤ Texas Republicans’ Platform Calls LGBTQ Life an “Abnormal Lifestyle Choice”

➤ Sir Elton says ‘I’ll never forget you.’

Episode #3037

Like St. Patrick’s Day or Mardi Gras, Pride month used to mean drunk, rowdy folks celebrating out in the streets, and now, for some, it means dragging your screaming kids to the local library to see drag queens struggling to read a children's book.

Fascists are now more critical of drag queens than Aubrey O’Day reading Alyssa Edwards for her perfume ad in Season 5 of Drag Race (look it up). But is all this commotion just a distraction from the January 6 hearings on the Republicans’ sloppy attempt at a political coup to end democracy?

Can’t these furry horned right wing fascists sashay away?

Today comedian Dan Cass, who sees the January 6th hearings as some of the best theater, joins us to make sense of the storm cloud of madness brewing.

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➤ A two year old baby boy in England shows signs of puberty after exposure to his dad’s testosterone gel.

➤ Kim Kardashian says she’d eat poop to stay young and beautiful.

➤ Ellen’s former hunky gardener Billy Reilich has a new gig.

➤ Maybelle Blair, the women’s baseball pioneer who helped inspire the film 'A League Of Their Own,' comes out at the young age of 95.

Episode #3036

We live in very challenging times- increasing gun violence, inequality and a pandemic which makes it hard to connect with others.

But one light in the darkness is Hattie RetroAge, the sex positve grandma who made a splash several years ago as a model for Dolce & Gabbana and for being a mature woman who loves to date younger men.

You’ve probably heard the idea that orgasms can bring about world peace, but isn’t that a bit wishful thinking? Or is there more to this idea that your sexual energy can be a force for good?

Today the very sex positive and aging positive Hattie RetroAge shares with us her secrets for good sex and how the power of an orgasm can heal not just your body, but the world.

Listen as we chat with the delightful Hattie about what every man wants and how to give it to him good!

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Episode #3035