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Radio SGN
by Seattle Gay News
The official biweekly podcast for long-time staple of the LGBTQ+ community Seattle Gay News. Join your hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson as they navigate the tangled world in which we live, interview people from all walks of life, and bring you up-to-date on current events. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support
Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Jaelynn Scott
After a long hiatus, Radio SGN is back once again with a brand new season and first episode for 2026! In this episode, SGN Managing Editor Madison Jones sat down with transgender woman candidate for the 37th WA state-level congressional district Jaelynn Scott. Madison asked Scott about her...
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Radio SGN Special Episode: Katie Wilson
In preparation for the upcoming Nov. 4th election, SGN Managing Editor Madison Jones interviewed Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson about her policy platform, life's work as an activist, favorite book, and what it is like raising a daughter in one of the most expensive city in the US. The SGN...
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Radio SGN Special Episode: Interview with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell
In preparation for the upcoming Nov. 4th elections, SGN Editors Calvin Jay Emerson and Madison Jones interviewed over video call Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell as he seeks re-election for a second term in office. Seeking to delve deeper into the experiences and decisions that have informed the…
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Out Loud - Episode (3)
Welcome to the third episode of: SGN Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community.In this week's episode, Managing Editor Madison Jones has a conversation with Executive Director…
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Out Loud - Episode (2)
Welcome to the second episode of: SGN Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community.In this week's episode, Managing Editor Madison Jones has a conversation with Glen Stellmacher...
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Out Loud - Episode (1)
Radio SGN's Out Loud! A new podcast series where staff at the Seattle Gay News do weekly deep dives into the topics and issues that most greatly impact our LGBTQIA+ community. We are launching this first episode by discussing the passing of legendary Seattle drag queen: Miss Roxy Doll, also...
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Ep. 85 - James and Jamesy
Benny is out of town, and while the cat is away, Lindsey and Cameron bring listeners a very special holiday episode. Lindsey interviews comedy theater duo James and Jamesy about their holiday show and more. Tickets and info: https://ochristmastea.com/ RADIO SGN INFO Merch:...
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Ep. 84 - Rafael Soldi
Co-hosts Benny, Lindsey, and Cameron talk about queer housing, fraud in Florida, and what qualifies as an actual Halloween costume. Lindsey interviews visual artist Rafael Soldi. Soldi's website: https://rafaelsoldi.com/ RADIO SGN INFO Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/SeattleGayNews/shop…
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Ep. 83 - Ian Crowley
Co-hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson share some of their favorite Halloween movies, as Spokane continues to live up to an unfortunate reputation. Lindsey interviews SGN contributing writer Ian Crowley. Odyssey Youth Movement: https://www.odysseyyouth.org/ RADIO SGN INFO Merch:...
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Ep. 82 - Desmond Child
Lindsey, Benny, and Cameron are back with a lot to say about "family vloggers," and a new, groundbreaking subject for country songs. Lindsey interviews famed American songwriter and producer Desmond Child about being Queer in the music industry and much more. Desmond Child's skin care products:...
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Ep. 81 - Gabbi Tuft
Lindsey flexes her political science muscles with a rundown of the late Diane Feinstein's legacy, in light of some more uplifting news in the U.S. Senate. Benny is adamant that their wedding will not have a certain theme. And once again, "meme god" Cameron joins the show, this time with a mix of...
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Ep. 80 - Xavier Lopez
Benny and Lindsey are joined by Cameron once again to answer the important questions. Is your sense of smell an essential part of your gaydar? What is it like spending high school in the closet? And is it okay to deny your lesbian friends a sperm donation because you don't think they're ready for...
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Ep. 79 - Aidan Key
The SGN's annual Travel Issue is out! Hear about the adventures of SGN staff to the far corners of the world, like South Korea, California, and Portland. Our co-hosts Benny and Lindsey are also joined by the paper's talented "social media god" Cameron Martinez for the first installment of a fun…
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Ep. 78 - Erin Hoover
A scandal in Spokane! Tree removal under cover of night! These are two separate events. Co-hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson return after a Labor Day hiatus to break down this week's Gay news. Lindsey interviews poet and professor Erin Hoover about her upcoming book No Spare People. Erin's...
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Ep. 77 - Patricia Quinn
Join co-hosts Lindsey Anderson and Benny Loy for musings on childhood haircuts, secret service security, back to school recommendations, and how the Biden administration could win the neurodivergent vote. Lindsey interviews founding Rocky Horror Show actress Patricia Quinn about her career and...
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Ep. 76 - Annie Ex and Mary Hall
Do you have a pet name? Do you ever put on your "mom voice?" Benny and Lindsey discuss all that and more, along with some wildfire safety tips, updates on the Writers Guild of America strike, and some more solemn news. Lindsey interviews local comedians Annie Ex and Mary Hall. Comedy Garden...
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Ep. 75 - Sid Seedy
It's time for SGN's annual special issue on finance! Co-hosts Lindsey and Benny talk about the nuances of the wealth gap between Queer people and their straight counterparts, and about the veterinary technician shortage, Seattle's overloaded animal shelters, and the many resources out there for...
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Ep. 74 - Molina Molina
From pet-related PTO to a fringe movie that filled theaters with empty seats, co-hosts Benny and Lindsey talk about the latest. Lindsey interviews local comedian Molina Molina. Website: https://www.instagram.com/molinasquared/ RADIO SGN INFO Merch: www.redbubble.com/people/SeattleGayNews/shop...
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Ep. 73 - Dion Dior Black
The drama is real! Hear stories of soccer, stray bullets, and Swiftmania from the wild weeks of co-hosts Benny and Lindsey, with updates on the Pope's stance on Trans people and the Seattle Police Department's scandal involving office decorations. Lindsey interviews local drag queen Dion Dior…
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Ep. 72 - Nemesis
Are you a black cat or a golden retriever? How does birth order and gender affect childhood? Benny and Lindsey dive into relationship dynamics and sibling rivalry this week, and take another shot at DeSantis (in Minecraft?) regarding a bizarre campaign ad. Benny chats with bearded drag queen and...
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Ep. 71 - Ladie Chablis
In this week's episode, Benny and Lindsey talk about the big turnout at Tacoma Pride, what it's like to cover Can Can Cabaret, Seattle's future as a climate haven, and what musical artists really speak to them. Lindsey interviews interviews local drag darling Ladie Chablis. RADIO SGN INFO Merch:...
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Ep. 70 - Bobby Goodwin
Co-hosts Benny and Lindsey get into the potential long-term impacts of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on anti-discrimination laws. To potentially lighten the mood, they also bring out the first installment of their dramatic readings of some of Seattle's strangest Craigslist ads. Lindsey...
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Ep. 69 - Kate Mageau
Lindsey returns from a wild Pride week and Benny makes their debut as the show's new co-host. Hear about the parade, the charities, Starbucks Workers United, and even more about dogs. Plus, with the latest major Supreme Court decisions, the duo is angry and broke. Lindsey interviews counselor and...
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Ep. 68 - Valerie Bentivegna
What do poppers, M&M's, George Santos, and Bud Light all have in common? Did Lindsey's doggy drag star Patricia steal the show at Pride over the weekend? What could be this year's next big LGBTQ scandal? Find out in Ash's final farewell episode as one of the witty and sonorous co-hosts of Radio...
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Ep. 67 - Alex Hudson
In this special Pride episode, our hosts talk about how Ash is similar to both Kamaji from Spirited Away and the Peddler from Caps for Sale. Lindsey goes over the Queer Trans Project and its Build-A-Queer care packages, and Ash reads their Letter from the Editor. Also, learn about how a Christian...
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Ep. 66 - Shobhit Agarwal
Whether your day is ruined by losing your keys or by the Human Rights Campaign declaring a state of emergency, Ash and Lindsey talk about bad days and how to turn them around. After an extended discussion about Malcolm in the Middle, listeners can join Lindsey in becoming a "baby bat" as Ash...
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Ep. 65 - Rosette Royale
Ash and Lindsey revisit wine mom culture and organized religion this week for the first episode of the gayest month of the year. Hear the latest on a hateful pastor in Spokane and a bit more on rainbow washing at Starbucks. Ash talks with Rosette Royale about their podcast History Link. Website:...
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Ep. 64 - Monica Domena
As Pride celebrations approach, Ash and Lindsey get into Ron DeSantis's run for president, Slovakia's bizarre new law about gender identity, and where they would want to move if things got worse. On the brighter side, Snohomish is holding its first Pride Fest and a few of the Queer designers…
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Ep. 63 - Phiroozeh Petigara
This week an all-American episode about bread, circuses, and death as Benny Loy returns as co-host to get into corporate rainbow washing, Target's Pride line, and the advisory board meetings at the SPD. Ash and Benny remember their mascot days, and Ash corrects a mistake from last episode for all...
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Ep. 62 - Jaime Lazich
Our hosts are sun-drunk on "hot Grimace summer" this week as Ash dusts off their tome of McDonald's lore and Lindsey recounts the lovely time she had covering the opening of Utopia Washington's Mapu Maia clinic. An invitation to write open letters goes out to the candidates for Seattle City…
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Ep. 61 - Mia McCullough
Ash and Lindsey talk men's fashion at the Met Gala, the writers' strike in Hollywood, the hot local punk band Gender Envy, and how the Seattle Public Library is becoming an ally to Queer people nationwide. Ash interviews playwright Mia McCullough about her Pacific Northwest debut. Tickets for The...
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Ep. 60 - Isabel Sandoval
Join Ash and returning co-host Isabel Mata for a rundown of District 3 candidates for Seattle City Council, and for potential solutions to countrywide division. Our hosts both agree that Montana Rep Zooey Zephyr is hardcore. Filmmaker and TRANSlations Trailblazer Isabel Sandoval talks with Ash...
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Ep. 59 - Mac Scotty McGregor
This week listeners can look forward to Ash and Lindsey's updates on Capitol Hill's comedy scene, Washington State's status as a sanctuary for Trans youth, and Aubrey Plaza's tragic betrayal of oat milk lovers everywhere. Ash speaks with Mac Scotty McGregor about the meanings and importance of...
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Ep. 58 - Jason June
Lindsey and Ash discuss weather-based migraines, the psychic connections between witches, and whether or not horse girls always end up in LARPs after all. Lindsey's favorite topic of the week is not conservatives' sudden hatred of Bud Light. It's a surprise for listeners to discover. Ash and…
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Ep. 57 - Michael Eichenbaum
From anger for the state of our country to the many forms of love that keep us going, Ash and Lindsey talk through it all in this week's episode with a Book Club update and some praise for a very special comic artist. Ash brings on anthropologist Michael Eichenbaum in for a chat about…
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Ep. 56 - Tilly Bridges
Ash & Lindsey talk about anti-Trans legislation in neighboring Idaho, why conservatives hate TikTok, and a special softball-related announcement. Lindsey walks listeners through how to spend a Gay Day in Seattle. This week, Ash nerds out with author, media critic, and Matrix series expert Tilly...
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Ep. 55 - Joy Hollingsworth
Ash returns from a well-deserved vacation to find the SGN riddled with talk of big banks, climate change, Proud Boys getting punched, and Pedro Pascal. Join them and Lindsey in a deep discussion about sanctuary states for Trans people, among other things. Seattle City Council District 3 candidate...
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Ep. 54 - Benny Loy (with guest host Isabel Mata)
Ash is out of town, so Lindsey's running the show! Get ready to hear about dogs! The Last of Us! Trans rights! Advice columnist and all around fun gal Isabel Mata fills in as guest host. Author and SGN contributor Benny Loy joins the party for our interview this week. Lindsey Hive, this one's for...
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Ep. 53 - Gaysha Starr
Lindsey shares a shocking twist of fate in her dog's identity and drag career, while applications for the position of Ash's Best Friend are open. The Pope comes up yet again, yet for now, the antipope remains hidden. The duo enthuses about democracy vouchers, the possibility of a third political...
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Ep. 52 - Andrew Ashiofu
What's up, Lindsey Hive! In this episode, Ash waxes philosophical about the pledge of allegiance, Lindsey is recovering from COVID, and the duo discuss national and local politics. And OnlyFans. Seattle City Council District 3 candidate Andrew Ashiofu talks with Ash about his campaign policies,...
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Ep. 51 - Ry Armstrong
In today's episode, Lindsey is the humblest host you've ever met in your life, Ash discusses vacation possibilities, and the duo talk shop when it comes to performing. Seattle City Council District 3 candidate Ry Armstrong sits down with Ash to and outline their campaign goals and discuss Seattle...
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Ep. 50 - Diana Krishna
Ash & Lindsey discuss the New York Times controversy, surviving winter in the Emerald City, and declare the "official" bird of the LGBTQIA+ community. Special guest Diana Krishna shares the struggles she's faced as a Trans woman in the United States, her inspiration for joining community…
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Ep. 49 - Isabel Mata
It's the Queer Love Issue and Lindsey and Ash are ready to chat about romance! And... Harry Potter's problematic premise! And other things! Special guest Isabel Mata dives into Queer and straight-passing relationships, learning about one's own queerness, coming out, and what it's like being the...
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Ep. 48 - Adra Boo
Ash & Lindsey go over the candidates for Seattle's District 3 city council seat, talk local protests, and Lindsey shares some exciting news Special guest Adra Boo talks about Zoom, being the Grand Encourager, the magic of Action Bronson, breaking the Seattle Freeze, and so much more! ADRA BOO...
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Ep. 47 - Ben Saenz
Ash & Lindsey try to keep it light in a tragic world. Pop Culture Corner makes its Season 3 debut and Can Can continues to dazzle. Also - Pope News! Special guest Ben Saenz discusses writing, life, listening, and God. https://www.benjaminsaenz.com RADIO SGN INFO Merch:...
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Ep. 46 - Nate Gowdy
Lindsey gives Ash a rundown of how old they truly are and Ash does a pretty solid Randy Newman impression in this politically charged episode. The duo also discuss West Virginia's proposed ban on Trans identities in public and so much more. Special guest and SGN alum Nate Gowdy chats with Ash…
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Ep. 45 - J.T. Seaton
It's the season 3 premiere! Ash & Lindsey talk about art and body positivity, have a frank discussion about the reinforcement of gender norms and its correlation with body image, and touch briefly on Tucker Carlson's obsession with M&Ms. Special guest J.T. Seaton chats with Ash about Queer horror...
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Ep. 44 - Death and Friends
In our final episode of 2022, Ash & Lindsey discuss art, art theft, Brittney Griner's return to the US, and the weaponization of Queerbating. Special guests Angel Luna and Nash Flynn of podcast Death and Friends chat with Ash about their show, the comedy inherent in history's tragedies, and, yup!...
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Ep. 43 - Michael Eichenbaum
Ash and Lindsey set intentions for the new year and talk about Seattle Mens' Chorus, Trumpism, and Miracle on 34th Street! Special guest Michael Eichenbaum chats with Ash about their fascination with language, infiltrating online hate groups, and garden-themed amusement parks! Our Odyssey:...
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Ep. 42 - Andrew Shanks
Ash & Lindsey start a somber episode and decide to talk about pop culture so they don't get too sad. It almost works! Special guest Andrew Shanks talks The Ugly Radio, the void, and gives a sneak peak of what's to come! THE UGLY RADIO Instagram: @theuglyradio Listen:...
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The official biweekly podcast for long-time staple of the LGBTQ+ community Seattle Gay News. Join your hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson as they navigate the tangled world in which we live, interview people from all walks of life, and bring you up-to-date on current events. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support
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The official biweekly podcast for long-time staple of the LGBTQ+ community Seattle Gay News. Join your hosts Benny Loy and Lindsey Anderson as they navigate the tangled world in which we live, interview people from all walks of life, and bring you up-to-date on current events. Support this podcast:...
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