Queens of the Round Table
by Aaron and Francesco
We are Aaron Goldschmidt and Francesco Sedita. Best friends for 25 years in New York City, living life together. We've sat at a kitchen table sharing stories the whole time: Families, college, coming out, relationships, jobs, pop culture, and the revelations and mistakes that come with it all. Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us to hear what's pushing our buttons, and probably yours too. www.QotRT.com
Episodes
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A Holiday Jubilee, starring the Queens!
Queenies! It's a special time in the studio. While this season was full of incredible guests, tonight it's just Aaron and Francesco at the table. These two sit down and have a proper Quistmas catch-up, their 30th together. So fire up the yule log, pour yourself a Candy Cane Cosmo, and let’s...
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Talkin Trash with Bitch Sesh's Danielle Schneider
Danielle Schnieder is an actress, writer, improv comedian, and podcaster hailing from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She co-created and starred in the Hulu reality TV parody series The Hotwives and currently co-hosts, along with Casey Wilson, the podcast Bitch Sesh, a part of their...
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Getting beWITCHed by Tim Murray
Tim Murray is one of the funniest people we know. He’s currently on tour with his show, Tim Murray Is Witches! And you've seen him on The Other Two on Max and TikTok with his viral sketch comedy videos, including Every Conversation in LA. He’s a regular on Las Culturistas live podcast episodes.…
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Cristina and Craig: The September Issue
As a seasoned wardrobe stylist living and working between New York and LA, Cristina Breslin combines creativity and expertise to curate compelling visual narratives. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Cristina collaborates with renowned brands, translating trends into personalized,...
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Getting Influenced by Lola and York
Rosalie Brueren & York Jun are models, social media influencers, founders of a new agency, and are practically family to Aaron. While they were on holiday in New York, we invited them to the Queens studio to catch up and report on what’s happening out there in the world of being fabulous. So…
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Slicing It Up with the Delicious Renato Poliafito of Ciao, Gloria!
Not only is it June, a time where we proudly wave the Queens Pride flag from our virtual rooftop, we have none other than Renato Poliafito in the studio. A friend to the Queenies for years, an epic baker, and a cookbook author, Renato has proven time and again that Sweet Guys Finish First. So…
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Getting Real Qute with Celebrity Stylist Sam Spector
Sam Spector is a men’s Fashion Stylist. When he’s not helping to make celebrities like Alan Cumming look absolutely traitorous, he’s a dad to an almost one-year-old son, travels with his husband Glenn, and inspires the world with his curated looks. And he’s with us here today in the studio. So…
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Blowing Hot Air with Michael James Schneider, The Balloon Guy
Mike Schneider is a creative powerhouse. He’s known to many as blcksmth, the Balloon Guy, on Instagram. He's made waves with some of his political expressions and posts, and gives all of his devoted followers much to think about with his balloon, flower, and neon murals. And he now has a new…
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Andrew Keenan Bolger: Big Dreams of Shower Night in NYC
Andrew Keenan Bolger is what we would call a Queens’ Quintuple-Threat: A dancer, a singer, an Instagram darling, loving husband, and talented writer. And we’re with him in the studio for the second in our interview series talking about family, auditioning, the new book he's working on, and our...
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Michael Ruhlman & Ann Hood: Love in 411 Square Feet
On a balmy, window-opened February night in New York City, we got the great fortune to sit down with Michael Ruhlman and Ann Hood: Dear friends, incredibly accomplished writers, and husband and wife. And a love story for the ages. So pour yourself something pink and let’s celebrate Queensentines!
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Emergency Episode Drop: Madonna's Celebration Tour or, Mother in All Her Glory
These Queens saw the Queen Mother's Celebration Tour at Madison Square Garden. And how could we deny you all of our thoughts and emotions? So dance and sing, listen up, and let's do this thing!
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Merry Slivmas: The Queens' Hits and Misses
Happy Winter Holidays, Queenies! We hope this is a time filled with joy, sparkle, family, and US! Pour out what's left of that spiked eggnog, tell your in-laws you have a "work call," and join us for some roars and reflections. We're spilling all the tea about 23.
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Did Somebody Say Nikki Blonsky?
It's been a MINUTE. And due to public outcry, the Queens sat down with a glass of wine and caught up. And this time, it all happens in an actual recording studio. Big time, baby! Important things are discussed: The Queens' trip to Iceland, being (or not being) a Swifite, Mother Madonna and her...
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Free the Knee in 2023.
Hi. We missed this. We missed you. And we just wanted to say hi. Hi. And we got a lot to say.
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Francesco, the Birthday Boy and a Weekend to Remember
Oh, Queenies. Time is marching on, right across our faces. For Francesco's birthday, he made a special visit out to Sag Harbor to visit with Aaron. And as the weekend came to a close, we spent some time reflecting on what was truly an incredible weekend. Pour yourself a Birthday Cake (flavored)...
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2022: You're Killing Us.
Everyone is dying. So many greats. But not us, Queenies! We’re stayin alive the best we can and dropping podcasts whenever we’re together. In our first of the year, we talk about those we lost, the lovely Amy Schumer, dry January, Wicked, TV, and even intentions. It's a jam-packed catch-up and we...
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Sloving and Sliving: It's Been Too Long
Oh, Queenies! We've been away from you for far too long. We sat down in the Green Room to reconnect, to talk Broadway and TV, to wish Aaron a happy birthday, and to catch you up. In this episode, we're drinking low-alcohol cocktails (by mistake), so pour yourself an O'Douls and come say hi. We've...
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Gotcha! A New Addition to the the Queens Family!
What would Charlie Brown be without Snoopy? A lonely little guy who talks to himself a lot. And your Queens are no different. In this episode, we celebrate our pets of days past and present, including sweet Alfredo and the arrival of Aaron's new puppy, Sevilla! Pour something that makes you think...
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The Dawn of a NEW Year
It’s our final episode of 2020! Join us as we celebrate the things that brought joy in this darkness. Put on your 2020 glasses, pour a big one and listen in, won’t you? We want to celebrate the end of the neatest year with you, dear Queenies, and express our gratitude for you. Also, Jennifer...
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"Not well, bitch."
Well, we're back, Queenies! We reunited in NYC for a holiday kick-off and reconnected about all things VITAL: Tablescapes, karaoke, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Dolly Parton. and Home Goods. Kick up your holiday heels, pour a TurkeyTini, and haul out the holly. It's the holidays and we need...
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Back to School!
Surprise! We're together and recorded a BRAND NEW EPISODE! After a good catch up and wellness check, we talk about some of our favorite back to school moments, and ooh-weeee, there are many. From outfit choices to hazing, Walkman soundtracks to heroic parents, we cover it all. Step on up to the...
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A Very Special Pride 🌈
QUEENIES! You didn’t think we’d let Pride happen without a secret episode from us, did you!? We‘re together in Sag Harbor and in this long-overdue reunion, we reminisce about Prides past and reveal a couple secrets of our coming out stories Pour yourself an Absolut Pride and Soda, and pull up a...
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Season 2.5, Episode 10: “Live From New York...It’s Our Season Finale!”
That's right Queenies, we made it to the end of another season! Despite the pandemic and being in different locations, Aaron and Francesco have managed to keep their friendship, the Round Table, and their livers alive. For the season finale, Aaron blind interviews Francesco about his time…
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Season 2.5: Episode 9: C'est la Vie!
In this episode, Francesco blind interviews Aaron who has no idea what the topic is until it begins. Spoiler alert: The topic is a voyeuristic show that Aaron performed in during the summer of 1995 called C'est la Vie. It took place in the windows of the Empire Hotel across from Manhattan's…
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Season 2.5, Episode 8: Clarissa Explains it All, or Aaron on His Own
These Queens know that every day during quarantine has its ups and downs. And Aaron has been holding on for dear life during this roller coaster ride. This week he recorded his solo podcast from his house in Sag Harbor while trying to make sense of the new normal. So put on your mask, pull up a...
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Season 2.5, Episode 7: MAD LIBS!
Sometimes, the PLURAL NOUN of the A SHAPE Table need to let off some steam. Especially in these ADJECTIVE days of the TYPE OF BEER Virus. So, they took to playing some MAD LIBS about The Great COLOR Way! Pull up a chair, sharpen your NOUN, pour a very strong NOUN-tail and get ready to use your…
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Season 2.5: Episode 6: A Queens Wellness Check-In
The Queens are coming undone! On his recent 5 hour visit back to NYC, Aaron caught up with Francesco for a quick wellness check. Things start to fall apart once Alexa gets involved and shows off some her new.... skills. Grab a Whiteclaw (cause that's all we had) and let's get gassy....
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Season 2.5: Episode 5: The Pathfinders Society
In this very special episode, Aaron puts on his best Terry Gross and interviews Francesco and their very good friend Scott Seraydarian about The Pathfinders Society, a graphic novel written by Scott and Francesco, illustrated by Steve Hamaker! Hear stories about Scott, Francesco, and Aaron at…
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Season 2.5: Episode 4: "It's a Pandemic, Hon. You Can Do Anything You Want!"
Let's face it, dear Queenies. It's hard in here for a Queen. Cooped up, too many cookies, wine to the Nth degree, and at-home workouts? Oh, brother. So, Aaron and Francesco decided to just talk it all out. From the passing of Nono Gorga-Giudice, the celebration of the return to New York…
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Season 2.5: Episode 3: Francesco On His Own, or, FranSolo
That's right, for this microcast, Francesco is on his own in the Green Room and he's here to give you a quarantine tour of the room that lots of Queens magic happens in. Of course, there's reflection on the Housewives, talk of his wedding, Zoom therapy, and a big shoutout to his Penguin people....
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Season 2.5: Episode 2: We Heart New York
It's a really weird moment, Queenies. We know. Currently, we are not in the same city, with Francesco sheltering in place in Manhattan and Aaron in Sag Harbor. And so this week, we decided to write a love letter to dear old NYC. She's going through some hard times. And we will always love her.…
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Season 2.5: Episode 1: A Celebration of Francesco's Birthday
AAAAAANDDDD, we are back for Season 2.5! This time around, we're giving you Microcasts. That's right, Queenies, short episodes for when you need a Quick Queens Fix. A Queens Quickie. Perhaps while you're working out. Oh wait, no, not possible. Oh, or shopping? No, that's tough. You need all your...
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Galentine's Day: A Discussion of Friendship and Love with Two of our Favorite Gals
It’s our very first foursome! The Queens have always been each other’s Galentines. And In the final episode of Season 2, just in time for V-Day, we have our dear friends Arianne and Kimberly at the table joining the discussion. From guilty pleasures to our origin stories, songs written for one...
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Travel: A Discussion of Some of Our Favorite Places
From the far away beaches of Thailand to the autumnal air of Provincetown, Lake Atitlan to the Arno River, these Queens have seen a lot and have the stories to prove it. In this episode, we share some of our favorite (and scariest) travel moments near and far. So grab your passport, pour yourself…
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Disaster! : A Discussion of Some Crazy Sh*t That's Happened to Us
We know very real disasters happen every day, but in our lives we’ve been fortunate enough to escape the really bad stuff. Here are some of the disasters--equal parts horrible, hilarious, embarrassing, and frightening--that both define our friendship and who we are in the face of adversity. So...
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Jed: A Discussion with Jed Bennett, Dear Friend, Picture Book Expert, Mojito Maker
Jed Bennet might be the # 1 fan of your Queens. So it’s long overdue that he joins us at the round table. Listen as he delights with a compelling round of QueensQueries, professes his love for us, shares stories of his family, reminisces about how Francesco and he became friends at Scholastic…
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Fitness, Part 2: A Continuing Discussion of Our Health and Fitness Journey
Last season we only scratched the surface of the meaning of fitness and wellness in our lives, separately and together. And with a brand new year upon us, we're putting on our 2020 glasses and looking inward.... and at ourselves naked in the mirror. Not perfect? That's okay, as long as we can…
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Cleaning: A Discussion of Our Lifelong Commitment to a Sparkling Existence (Or, Tidy the Rocker)
Happy 2020, Queenies! Nothing says new year like CLEANING. It can be a rebirth, a new beginning, a way to exorcise demons, or just quiet the mind. In this episode, we're talking everything from cleaning habits learned from our mothers to our favorite products, housekeepers past and present, our...
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Surprise! It’s a Bonus Episode: The Queens' Year in Review
That’s right, Queenies, this is our very own LEMONADE! Sit back and relax before the ball drops and hear what we think was the best of 2019. From The Politician to The Great Believers, Madonna‘s Madame X tour (of course) to Tootsie on Broadway, TAK Room to Lizzo, this is the ultimate guide to…
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Style: An Epic Discussion with the One and Only Secretary O'Style, Mrs. Cristina Breslin
We have been through it all when it comes to style: Blonde hair, platforms, piercings, striped bellbottoms, ruffled tuxedo shirts, you name it. In this episode, we are joined by the fantastic Cristina Breslin—a dear friend and a personal stylist—to really tailor this talk. So crimp that hair…
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Gay: At 45, The Epic Saga of Two Gays in the Big City.
When you come out of the closet, all fresh-faced and horny, you never really think about what it will be like to be 45. And yet, here we are. Join us as we throw the closet doors open on the mystique of middle-aged gaydom. Gay bars or long, hot baths? A hit of Molly or a Celestial Seasoning? Flat...
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Holiday: A Discussion of the Ghosts of Celebrations Past, Present, and Future
If we took a holiday/Just some time to celebrate/Just one day out of life C'mon! We had to. What are the holidays without your best friend? Luckily, we've never really had to know. From crazy Italian Christmases, to the Annual Styling of the Holiday Barbies, to the wearing of the beloved Star of...
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Broadway: A Discussion of the Musicals that Have Delighted Us
Oh, musicals. We've seen many, talked about them all, and often pretend that our lives, together and apart, are one giant tap number. For this episode, we curved our shoulders, turned in our knees, jazzed our hands, and chatted all the magic that is musical theater. Pull up an empty chair at this...
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Birthday: An In-Depth Interview about Aaron on his 45th
That's right, fans! November 12 is Aaron's birthday and on that night, we sat down and spent some time doing a deep dive on all things Goldschmidt. Hear! Birthday tunes that have not been licensed! See! The inner workings of what makes Aaron the man we know and love, including discussions of his...
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Money: A Discussion of Bankruptcy and How It Affected Us
At the round table, we celebrate and argue our differences. We also realized early on that we have so much in common. As 19-year-olds, we quickly revealed to one another that we’re both children of families who declared bankruptcy in the mid-1980s. So pour yourself a triple, Mr. IRS, and go deep...
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Loyalty: A Discussion of Madonna and Us
Welcome back to Queens of the Round Table! We begin Season 2 the way we began Season 1 (but with a brand new sound setup)--on Shabbat, catching up, and leading right into a discussion of our Queen: Madonna. This episode, like our friendship, is really about loyalty--about being able to call those...
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Episode 13: Road Trippin'
In 1998, Aaron decided to move from New York City to San Francisco and asked Francesco to be the Bandit to his Smokey. The move included a 14' Penske truck, a pink Barbie backpack, Bowers Bakery in South Dakota, some chickens, the Great Salt Lake, Anna Qindlen on tape, and a Power Chillini. Spike...
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Episode 12: Live from The Hamptons
We are reunited during a heatwave in July after 6 weeks and celebrating all things Hamptons—the beauty, the beach, and the bounty. Pour a glass of rosé and join us as we talk about Aaron’s life here, Francesco’s revelations... and Lizzie Grubman.
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Interlude 11.5: Just Chit-Chattin
The last recording before summer break and we go freestyle. From summer reads to summer TV, to reflections on the East Village, we talk about it all before Aaron heads to the Hamptons for the summer. Come to this round table with your bikini, a cold one, and something to say.
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Episode 11: Fanning Out about Comic Con
A surprise to both of us: A very special friend arrived in the Hamptons and we brought her directly to the Round Table to be our very special guest. She’s the true definition of a fangirl and we question her about all things Comic Con. So get your furry costume on, pour a Dr. Whotini, and join us...
About this show
We are Aaron Goldschmidt and Francesco Sedita. Best friends for 25 years in New York City, living life together. We've sat at a kitchen table sharing stories the whole time: Families, college, coming out, relationships, jobs, pop culture, and the revelations and mistakes that come with it all. Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us to hear what's pushing our buttons, and probably yours too. www.QotRT.com
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Aaron and Francesco