Tangled in the '90s, MTV & Queer Visibility (with Dave Holmes)

Best-selling author, editor, and former MTV VJ Dave Holmes joins Kyle for a reflective hour on the ‘90s, pre-online dating, tangible media, and much more. Dave offers behind-the-scenes stories from his days at MTV, including dream interviews and placing second on the “Wanna Be a VJ” contest. He gets candid about coming out, celebrity crushes, and hosting the “Homophilia” podcast. Dave also discusses the evolution of music videos, digital media, and the rapid consumption of music instead of a steady rollout. ChaptersStories from the 90’s cruise The power of Edwin McCain The nostalgia of early MTV moments and favorite bands Insights on queer artists Lilith Fair, female singer-songwriters and representation Being a theater and variety show enthusiast and early influences The rise of MTV and music videos; early exposure to cable Early queer visibility through TV and music Coming out stories and personal growth Collecting vintage literature and the importance of tangible media Memories working at MTV, meeting legendary artists, and memorable interviews The decline of traditional cable TV, the evolution of music videos, and streaming era Transition from TV hosting to writing articles and books Reflections on writing "Party of One" and future projects The loss of physical media and its cultural impact Talking about the impact of curated collections on perceptionCurrent tanglesCelebrity crushes