Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal

Charles sat down with queer author Kathy Anderson to discuss her new collection of short stories entitled "Vamoose."They also talked about the attraction toward "complicated women," the colorful, literary backdrop that is the city of Philadelphia, humor and hope as a driving force for change...and so much more!--Get Your Copy of "Vamoose"Learn More About Kathy------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:It's Pride Season...yet again!Lots of Good News...Without The Nonsense!We realized how much TV we've watched since we last sat down to talk to you all......and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Runway" by Lady Gaga and DoechiiFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

On June 1st, 2026, beloved actor/performer Dito Van Reigersberg passed away. We at Full Circle (the Podcast) are heartbroken by the loss of this amazing human. Luckily, his legacy lives on in all of us who were fortunate enough to have been touched by his immense talent and infectious joy.Join us in remembering him as we revisit his interview with us along with fellow actor Midge Nease of Quintessence Theater Group from June 19, 2025.In this episode, Charles & Martha sat down with cast members Dito Van Reigersberg and Midge Nease to discuss Quintessence Theater Group's adaptation of James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room.'They also talk about the importance of representation in theater, emphasizing the weight of Baldwin's legacy and the ongoing struggle for self-acceptance and love.They also touch on identity, expression, and the importance of authentic storytelling, particularly within the queer community, and the need for queer voices in creative works.LEARN MORE about Quintessence Theatre Group------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with Dan Rothenberg and Eva Steinmetz, co-artistic directors of the renowned Pig Iron Theatre Company in Philadelphia.They discussed their upcoming epic production "Franklin's Key," Pig Iron's colorful history and reputation, the idea of "play as a muscle," and SO much more!Franklin's Key runs June 11-28, 2026 at Plays and Players Theater in Philadelphia--GET TICKETS to Franklin's KeyMORE ABOUT Pig Iron Theatre Company------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with Good Friend Of The Pod and Great Friend In Real Life, choreographer/dancer Tommie-Waheed Evans.They discussed Tommie's new world premiere work "in case of fire, speak," wihich is a joint collaboration between Tommie, the dancers of Philadanco! and the dancers of the Martha Graham Dance Company.They also talk about Tommie's dance journey, what it means to get such a momentous opportunity, Philadanco culture vs Graham culture, living in the now...and SO much more!--The Martha Graham Dance Company performs May 29-30 2026 in PhiladelphiaGet Tickets for The Martha Graham Dance CompanyMore About Tommie-Waheed Evans------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles and Martha sat down with director Amina Robinson, and cast members Chabrelle Williams and Rajeer Alford of Theatre Horizon's fabulous production of "Ain't Misbehavin'."They discussed the challenges of recreating such a dynamic production, cultural context, black joy as activism, why vegan chitlins exist, and SO much more!Ain't Misbehavin' runs until Sunday, May 17, 2026Get Tickets for Ain't Misbehavin'More About Theatre HorizonMore About AminaMore About ChabrelleMore About Rajeer------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with queer author Isaac Grijalva.They talked about Isaac's debut novel "6 1/2 Days In The City."They also discussed positive bisexual representation in media, the importance of depicting bi men in sexual relationships with men and women, positive family units in families of queer people...and so much more!GET YOUR COPY OF "6 1/2 Days In The City"LEARN MORE About Isaac Grijalva------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Martha Is Booked and Blessed, Baby!Some Great Responses To Hateful RhetoricDumbledore Has No SpineChilli, and Salt and Nick Cannon...DaFUQ?!...and so much more!CHECK OUT Vivian Wilson's "Evil Woke Mind Virus" MerchVOTE FOR MARTHA In The 2026 Women Podcasters Awards!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Wild Things" by Alessia CaraFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:The Ongoing Battle of LGBTQ vs EVILOscars - Fallout and FeelingsThe Kennedy Center: Yet Another Nice Thing We Can't HaveThe Target Boycott Is NOT Over...Don't Let Anyone Tell You Different...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert HolmesFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5, We Talk About:Tim Walz Is NOT Playing With Nancy MaceJoe Rogan Is A Stochastic TerroristTrump "Guesses" The War In Iran Is A Threat To American LivesKansas Wages War On Trans Citizens...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "D E a D" by MadellineFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYCHECK OUT: 2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!DISCOVER: Sonja NorwoodDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

It's our fourth-year Podversary!So, you know what that means: That's right...a CLIP SHOW!Sit back, relax, and revisit some highlights from every episode of Season 4.We can't wait for you to see what Season 5 has in store!------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:MAGA Is Surprised That Queers At Stonewall Won't Just Do What They're Told.Some Homophobic Teenagers Have A Photo Shoot"Top Model" Was Messier Than We Could Ever Imagine!...and so much more!READ "U.S. Gay Bars Are Closing Their Doors at a Heartbreaking Pace" in THEMFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Jessi (제시) - 눈누난나 (NUNU NANA)"Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYREAD: Why trans suffering is more palatable than trans ambitionDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Apparently, Being A Nazi Looked Like More Fun In The BrochureWords, Hips, and Songs In Spanish Are MAGA KryptoniteMovies vs. "Allegories"...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "The Cuntiest" by SpilataFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYREAD Fox News Poll: Americans Prefer Democrats On Transgender Issues +22 PointsDOWNLOAD The Coqui App Today------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Keith Porter's Death Matters Too!So Many Magical TERF ApologistsThe Republicans Want To Look In Kids' Pants...To Keep Them...Safe?...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "No Homo" by Lambrini GirlsFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYCHECK OUT The Full List Of Actors Supporting JK RowlingREAD "7 takeaways from Supreme Court arguments about bans on trans women and girls in sports"DOWNLOAD The Coqui App TodayCHECK OUT The Full List Of Golden Globes Nominees and Winners------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with actor and multi-hyphenated artist Joseph Ahmed of Philadelphia's Hedgerow Theatre Company.They talked about Joseph's appearance in the upcoming one-person play "Draw The Circle."They also discussed how Joseph's gender journey and biracial identities informed their performance, the vulnerability of a performer, and so much more!GET TICKETS To "Draw The Circle"LEARN MORE About Joseph AhmedMORE ABOUT Hedgerow Theatre CompanyCHECK OUT Obvious AgencyCHECK OUT Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists (PAPA)----------------------VISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This First Episode of 2026, We Talk About:Happy Belated Birthday, Martha!We Can't Let The Fascists Go UnchallengedRenee Nicole Good Was Murdered By Cowards...and so much more!READ The Article on Rachel HarlowDOWNLOAD The Coqui App TodayCHECK OUT The List of GLAAD Award Nominees----------------------------------------------FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Fight Song" by Rachel PlattenFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with friends of the pod and friends in real life, two-time Peabody Award-winning host of WXPN's "Kids Corner," Kathy O'Connell, and author, professor, and media arts scholar Dr. Alfred L. Martin, Jr., to discuss the holiday film "The Family Stone."Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?Is it a holiday classic?Why exactly is Everett so mad?Is Sybil really the villain of this story?Does this movie actually make sense?All of these questions and more are answered in this special holiday edition of Full Circle (the Podcast!)LEARN MORE ABOUT KIDS CORNERLEARN MORE ABOUT Alfred L. Martin, Jr.--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  SHOP OUR STORE For OFFICIAL Full Circle (the Podcast) Merchandise------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles and Martha sat down with Deborah Block, Artistic Director, and actors Arianna Gayle and Scott Greer from Theater Exile in South Philadelphia.They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Theatre Exile--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Can It Be? Omigoodness...MARTHA'S BACK!!!Getting Rid Of The Old To Make Room For The NewA BIG OL' Game Of Catch Up...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesCheck Out "The Gay Harlem Renaissance" at The New York HistoricalCheck Out PFLAG National's "I Changed My Mind Series"FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben BladesFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

We were blessed with the opportunity to sit and chat with the singular talent that is Susan Werner! We discuss music (including hers, of course,) gender, sexuality, the need for more love, fun...and more! You'll want to make sure you listen until the very end for a very special treat!- (rebroadcast of Episode #24 Season 1 originally released 6/27/22)-- More About Susan Werner:WEBSITE Music From This Episode: "FYA (Free Your A$S)""May I Suggest" (Live from Philly Folk Fest - 2010)"Manhattan, Kansas (Live at City Winery, NYC - 2011) -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)Support Us On PATREON Visit Our Linktree to follow our socials------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

We were so fortunate to be able to sit and chat with two-time Peabody Award-winning children's radio host Kathy O'Connell! We discuss what to say to kids in these turbulent times. What is the soundtrack to the new revolution? Has children's programming always been subversive? All that and more in this very special episode of Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal!- (rebroadcast of Episode #20 Season 1 originally released 6/3/22)ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - Full Circle Kids Playlist (with curation help from Kathy O'Connell): Apple Music Spotify To Listen To Kathy's Show & Learn More About Kids Corner:XPN.org kidscorner.orgOther Great Kid's Music:Check Out The "Trans/Non-Binary Kids Mix" by Ants On A Log & Friends Uncle Devin Show/WeeNation Radio Teaching Hard History: Learning For Justice/Teaching Hard History Magazine Teaching Hard History Podcast Who Was Billy Tipton? -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck Out Medway Pride Radio Visit Our Linktree to follow our socials------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake.They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Olivie BlakeGET YOUR COPY Of "Girl Dinner"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang.They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ ,and so much more- (rebroadcast of Episode #125 Season 3 originally released 10/7/24) GET YOUR COPY OF AMERICAN TEENAGERFOLLOW NICO ON INSTAGRAMSUPPORT NICO'S JOURNALISTIC ENDEAVORS--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Martha sat down with one of her "SHEroes," Dr. Susan Stryker. They discuss Dr. Stryker's book "Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution," and many of the forces and figures that make up the fabric of our storied community.(Rebroadcast of Episode #71 Season 2 originally released 5/4/23)For more about Dr. Stryker and her work VISIT HER WEBSITEOrder your copy of Transgender History -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride RadioVisit our Linktree to follow our socials------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with queer horror/fantasy author Ryan La Sala.They discuss Ryan's new YA horror novel, "The Dead Of Summer." They also discuss what makes a Young Adult novel, the intersections of queerness and the horror genre, how community is the LGBTQ+ population's secret weapon...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Ryan La SalaGET YOUR COPY Of "The Dead Of Summer"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with prolific author, media scholar, and friend of the pod, Alfred L. Martin, Jr.They discuss Alfred's book "Fandom For Us, By Us: The Pleasures and Practices of Black Audiences." They also talk about the components of black fandom, how the desire for representation can inform some of our choices, Charles's rabid obsession with The Golden Girls, and so much more!LEARN MORE About Alfred L. Martin, Jr.GET YOUR COPY Of "Fandom For Us, By Us: The Pleasures and Practices of Black Audiences"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Vacation Time Is Over...Waaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!Are We EVER Going To Listen To Hillary Clinton?!The Battle Of The Rainbow Crosswalks...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Jealous" by Nick JonasFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own!In this hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about:It's Charles's BIRTHDAY!Going through the list of those notable folks we've lost recentlyDrag Drama, and Cults, and Franchises, oh my!...And More!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Echoes" by The RaptureFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride RadioPROMO: Rewatch Recap Podcast------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles sat down with dynamic author and visual artist Juano Diaz.They discuss Juano's gripping autobiography "Slum Boy," the idea of art as sanctuary, being an adopted child who became an adoptive parent, and so much more!LEARN MORE About Juano DiazGET YOUR COPY Of "Slum Boy"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:President Obama Says Boys Need Queer FriendsWait...Is Martha Norwegian?!Car Air Fresheners Turn You What Now?...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFEATURED SONG: "Where The Boys Are" by Connie FrancisFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Booty" by Bob The Drag QueenFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Charles & Martha's OG AnniversaryThe Proper Way To Protest With GlueThe Hetero Awesome Fest...wasn't...and so much more!READ The PGN Article About TransFormation CollectiveIf You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "America" by Prince & the RevolutionFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Martha and Charles sat down with chart-topping singer, songwriter, and drag performer Flamy Grant.They discuss what it's like topping the Christian music charts while performing in drag, the importance of authenticity in art, healing from religious trauma, and so much more!FEATURED SONGS: "Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)""If You Ever Leave"LEARN MORE About Flamy GrantBUY HER MUSIC--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this "quick and dirty" Pride MINIsode, Charles & Martha discuss Martha's powerful keynote speech at Pitman Pride, which you'll get to hear in its entirety!They also talk about:Nobody showed up to Baby-Man's wittle burfday parade because...NO KINGS!Why Martha embraces her new title as a "Dangerous Woman"...and more!-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this episode, Charles & Martha sat down with cast members Dito Van Reigersberg and Midge Nease to discuss Quintessence Theater Group's  adaptation of James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room.'They also talk about the importance of representation in theater, emphasizing the weight of Baldwin's legacy and the ongoing struggle for self-acceptance and love.They also touch on identity, expression, and the importance of authentic storytelling, particularly within the queer community, and the need for queer voices in creative works.Quintessence Theatre Group's production of James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" runs until July 6thGET TICKETSLEARN MORE about Quintessence Theatre Group--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this episode, Charles sat down with author, filmmaker, and drag artist Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce.They discuss the themes of queer identity, community support, and the importance of finding one's tribe in her debut middle-grade novel, The Queen Bees of Tybee County.They also discuss the impact of drag as a form of self-discovery, the intersections of literature, identity, and representation, the need for authentic representation in media, and much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT Kyle Casey ChuGET YOUR COPY OF "The Queen Bees Of Tybee County"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:It's Officially Pride Season...Goddess Help Us All!The Emperor Looks Down And Realizes He MIGHT Be NakedTransphobes Can Dish It Out But Can't Take ItDIVA FIIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT!!!!...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Deep Down (ft. Never Dull)" by Alok, Ella Eyre & Kenny DopeFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Ready Or Not...Black, Brown & Queer Joy is Coming To A Town Near You!It Took No Time AT ALL For The New Pope To Show Her True Colors.A Bronze Statue Of A Black Woman...Broke EVERYBODY!...and so much more!CHECK OUT This List Of Every 2025 US Dyke MarchREAD Dr. Gregory King's Piece "When A Black Woman Refuses to Entertain!"FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "The Roof Is On Fire" by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic ThreeFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:Dead Pope, New Pope, Red Pope, Blue Pope...We Stan Celebrities Who Support Their Trans Children and SiblingsLaughing At A Failed Stunt Queen...and so much more!VISIT Adjust Your Sleep Mattress Boutique to book a consultation for your own customized sleep experience!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Sting Like A Bee" by The Mighty SceptresFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

After an unofficial hiatus, WE'RE BACK!In this recently recovered episode from 4/13/25, we talk about:MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED!!!We bring an abundance of Good News and Queer ExcellenceDid we mention MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED?!?...and so much more!CONTACT the Offices of Rep. Nancy MaceFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Cheerleader" by AshnikkoFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this episode, Charles sat down with poet, author, and hip-hop scholar Tony Keith, Jr.They discussed the themes of identity, love, and representation in Tony's poetry collection Knucklehead, the importance of creating positive narratives for young black boys, the black, gay man as a positive role model for youth, their shared love of hip-hop, and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT Tony Keith, Jr.GET YOUR COPY OF "Knucklehead"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this episode, Charles sat down with author Wayne Scott to talk about his engaging and poignant memoir entitled "The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage, Reimagined."They also discussed the roles of masculinity and identity in queer men, navigating non-monogamy and marriage, the far-reaching effects of family alcoholism, and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT Wayne ScottGET YOUR COPY OF "The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage, Reimagined"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this FIRST episode of Season 4 (WOO-HOO!) Charles sat down with author TJ Klune to talk about his delightful new sci-fi adventure novel "The Bones Beneath My Skin."They also discussed the importance of representation in media, self-publishing to preserve the authenticity of his work, the vital need for queer voices in queer content, and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT TJ KLUNEGET YOUR COPY OF "THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

It's our third year Podversary and the Season 3 FINALE!So, you know what that means: That's right...a CLIP SHOW!Sit back, relax, and revisit some highlights from every episode of Season 3.We can't wait for you to see what Season 4 has in store!Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with Rio Cortez, poet and author of the wonderful children's book "The ABC's of Women's History."They discussed the importance of the book for young readers, the need for intersectionality in children's education, why women's history is American history all year round...and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT RIOGET YOUR COPY OF "THE ABC'S OF WOMEN'S HISTORY"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own!In this first hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode of 2025, he talks about:The 76ers Finally See Reason..For Now.META Must WANT Us To Quit Them!The Golden Globes Make A Good "To Watch" List...And More!DONATE To The Wildfire Relief Fund 2025FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Denial Is A River" by DoechiiFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride RadioPROMOS: Rewatch Recap Podcast, Petals Of Support------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This First New Episode of 2025, We Talk About:Queer History Is Being Made All Over The Place...Much Good...Some Not So Good!Martha Is Doing The Damned Thing!We Love Effective Protest Through Art...and so much more!LISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund PhillyLISTEN TO our Interview with Civil Rights Attorney Nellie FitzpatrickFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Claudette (feat. Monique Bingham"Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  PROMOS: Fat Chicks On Top; Ye Olde Crime Podcast------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this final episode of 2024/first episode of 2025, Charles & Martha sat down with David Beck, the co-writer/director and one of the stars of the powerful upcoming film "Regarding Us."They discussed the film, its proper place in LGBTQ+ cinema, the vital importance of authenticity in telling queer stories, the strength found in intergenerational queer friendships, and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:How is it possible to throw thousands of people and YOURSELF under a bus...that you're on?! Ask Sarah McBride.BluSky is about that life!YMCA is a gay anthem, and we'll hear nothing else on the subject!...and so much more!READ Erin Reed's List of the 82 Democrats Who Voted Against Healthcare For Trans KidsLISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund PhillyFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Must Be Nice" by Durand BernarrFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  PROMOS: Petals of Support Podcast; Life's But A Song Podcast------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with author and Guggenheim Fellow John S. Garrison to discuss his new book, "Red, Hot & Blue," an exploration of the iconic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music in 1990 coming together to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS crisis ravaging the world.  They discussed the monumental impact of the Red, Hot & Blue project, its controversies, the importance of knowing our queer history, and so much more!LEARN MORE about John S. GarrisonGET YOUR COPY of "Red, Hot & Blue"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  ------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This Episode, We Talk About:America, Gurl...What Is You Doing?!A Few Rays Of Hope Amidst The Chaos Of The ElectionMAGA + DL = NO...and so much more!READ Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" in its entiretyREAD Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise" in its entiretyCHECK OUT These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The WorkLISTEN To Our Interview With NICO LANGFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Freedom" by Various Artists from the "Panther" SoundtrackFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  PROMOS: Fat Chicks On Top; Rewatch Recap Podcast------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio