In The Cann with Carmella Cann

Here's What You Missed in Season 2 from In The Cann w/ Carmella Cann podcast

In a city where voices can be silenced and speaking out comes with a price, how do you keep your mic on and your muzzle off? Carmella dives into free speech on trial, the retaliation she is facing around Federal lawsuit. Carmella and Jean Bergantini Grillo talk about the high-stakes drama of the NYC mayoral race. This is more than politics — it’s a fight for the right to be heard. Don’t miss this raw, real conversation about Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee), Curtis Sliwa (Republican nominee), and Andrew Cuomo — (Running as an independent).

Highlights from episode: Drag Me to The Kitchen: Fun Dip

How to make fun dip: Cool Ranch. highlights from episode fun dip

This is a short highlight from episode: War On Drag

This is a short highlight from episode: Is The Media Bias

This is a short highlight from Episode 30: Behind the Podcast: Carmella Cann Uncensored 

This is a short highlight from podcast: Behind the Podcast: Carmella Cann Uncensored | S2EP16

In a heartfelt and revealing twist, the season 2 finale turns the spotlight onto the host herself. With Carmella Cann passing her heels to producer Nick Foligno and original podcast pilot guest Jeremiah Menzies, the roles are reversed for one night only. The duo dives deep into the world behind the glitter and glam, pulling back the curtain on Carmella’s journey, inspirations, and the legacy of In the Cann. It's a full-circle moment as the interviewer becomes the interviewee—and the Cann gets a little more candid than ever before.

Carmella Cann is joined by Jeremiah Menzies, a Gay Republican to discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) under the current Trump administration.

Drag Personality Lady Clover Honey joins Carmella Cann in the kitchen to teachher how to make mediterranean salad. Carmell and Clover Honey talk about old times in New York City and the changes that have happen in New York drag community.

Carmella Cann talks to Clover Welsh, a New York City Drag Personality, Travis Horn, a Florida Republican Politico and Communications Executive, and Josie a Transgender woman and Mental Healthcare worker about the movement where conservative groups and politicians are actively seeking to restrict or ban drag performances, often targeting drag story hour and events featuring drag queens in the gender culture war in America.

Dating apps are the No. 1 way people meet today, and nearly 70 percent of individuals who met someone on a dating app. said it led to a romantic and exclusive relationship. Antonia Kasper, Dating Coach and Actress talks to Carmella about best practices for pictures, setting up a profile for dating apps, as well as dating pointers.

Billboard recording music artist and actor Lovari sits down for a one to one interview with Carmella Cann. He has released five studio albums and his single, "No Day Like Today", featuring Adam Barta, charted at #23 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs and at #1 on Billboard's Dance Breakout chart. He received an award for Best Music Video at the Newark International Film Festival in 2019 and Best Actor at the Newark Latino Film Festival Awards in 2020. Lovari is an actor primarily in the horror films, with supporting roles in feature films. Lovari a gay Republican and vocal Trump supporter, talks about being ostracized by some friends and colleagues in the LGBTQ and entertainment community as well as dating a Democrat.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders proclaiming that the US government will recognize only two sexes, male and female. He also signed an executive order taking steps to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers. Diana Montford, a politician and transgender activist discusses with Carmella Cann the new executive orders.

Carmella Cann and Pamela Love on the street of Greenwich Village doing random interviews about Valentines Day; the celebration of love and affection.

Tony Award® nominated actor, playwright, and cabaret performer Charles Busch sits down for a theatrical interview with Carmella Cann. He has had a career that has spanned almost five decades as a Leading Lady on stage, film, and television. Talking about recently being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, his best known play is The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, which was a success on Broadway. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He is a two-time MAC Award winner and Bistro Award honoree, and has performed his cabaret act in many cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, London, Paris, Barcelona and New York. In winter of 2016, his show The Lady at the Mic premiered at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. He is a drag icon and much much more.

Billboard Recording Music Artist Lovari and Josie, a transgender counselor join Carmella Cann as they discuss the decline in public confidence around bias and reliability of major media sources today. Lovari speaks out and shares his deep experience of being bullied by the media. There has been much public criticism that many media sources are biased, and both Josie and Lovari talk about the media polarization and how right and left-leaning media insisting they are neutral, but are they?

Playwright Jean Bergantini Grillo helps Carmella Cann make super easy homemade holiday eggnog and give ten holiday gift suggestions. Holidays can make everyone a little crazy, but it's easier to relax when you're sitting with a nice chilled glass of homemade eggnog.

The holidays can bring much joy...Carmella Cann discusses Hanukkah: an 8-day Jewish festival that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, Christmas: a popular secular holiday with religious roots in Christianity that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, and Kwanzaa: a week-long celebration that honors African heritage in African-American culture. Carmella has a conversation on the true meaning and celebration of the winter holidays with Reverend Dr. Katrina Foster, Bruce Patcher, and Yomi Ajaiyeoba.

Carmella Cann learns how to cook and make two versions of Fun Dip from friend Albert. After they have a one to one conversation about dating and relationships.

David Warren, Democratic district leader joins Carmella Cann to discuss how this election comes down to the battle ground states and which candidate will win the electoral college. David and Carmella also discuss the proposal, formerly known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment, will be on the ballot in November. Proposal 1 will keep New Yorkers — not politicians — in charge of our personal decisions and will enshrine equal rights into our state constitution.

In The Cann with Carmella Cann Presents an Exclusive Audio Format Podcast Interview! A Quest for Justice: Michigan State Police Falsely Arrest and Attempt Drug Plating on Corporate Executive Dakarai Larriett Carmella Cann interviews Dakarai Larriett, Corporate Executive and member of the LGBTQ+ community who shares his story on how he was victimized and falsely arrested by Michigan State Police on April 10th. Officers fabricated stories, mocked his African name, and made homophobic remarks. Despite being 100% sober, he was accused of being under the influence. He filed a civil lawsuit for 10 million dollars against Michigan State Police Troopers George Kanyuh and Matthew Okaiye in holding them accountable for abusing their position and power as law enforcement and violating his 14th Amendment rights. He comes on In The Cann with Carmella Cann in this one on one personal interview as he shares his story in an audio format podcast of being a victim of racial profiling and homophobia.

In this “Person to Person” live podcast interview with Melissa Sklarz. In June 2020, Sklarz became one of two transgender woman in New York to be Elected Democratic District Leader, representing the 30th Assembly District in Queens, NY. In 1999, Sklarz became the first Transgender person to be elected to office in New York, when she was elected Judicial Delegate from 66th Assembly District. Sklarz speaks with Carmella Cann about how Transgender people and L.G.B.T.Q. rights are under attack by Red States and current GOP. She also touches on local issues such as NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment and things that affect New Yorkers. This was a live podcast taped in front of a live audience at Red Eye NY in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Extra bonus Carmella Cann performance and political trivia.

Sara Thompson, NY State attorney and James Balletto, Member of The Metropolitan Republican Club joins Carmella Cann to discuss the policy differences between Harris and Trump in the 2024 election.

Carmella Cann celebrates her 30th Gay Pride by bringing you The Carmella Cann Variety Show podcast, which features Lisa Dotolo, singer/songwriter from Nashville, an interview with Richard Ferrara about his friendship with Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBTQ rainbow flag, and a surprise gay pride game show.

Camella Cann discusses Robert F Kennedy, Jr. (member of the Democratic Party) who will have an impact in the 2024 presidential election in swing states with third-party critical voters that will hurt Biden more than Trump. Guest’s lineups: Manny Antunes, who is a lawyer and writes essays about politics and culture for the Newarker Magazine, and Jonathan Block, who is a health care and financial journalist, who holds a Master of Public Health from the CUNY School of Public Health & Health Policy talk about RFK Jr.: Anti-vaccine stances that shape his candidacy and is seen by supporters as a truth-teller, but often spreads falsehoods.

Manny Antunes (who writes essays about politics and culture for the Newarker magazine and is a Graduate of NYU Law School) joins Carmella Cann to discuss all the Trump legal cases.

Kevin Lai teaches Carmella Cann how to make a Vietnamese Summer Roll. Camella and Kevin reminisce about old times at the Big Cup Coffeehouse, The Roxy, The Sound Factory (nightclub), and other great NYC moments.

Should Landlords Pay the Brokers Fees In NYC? Bill shifting broker fees to landlords is back. So is the fight to pass it! City Councilmember Chi Ossé submitted a bill, the “Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act” on February 29, 2024. The bill would let renters off the hook for paying a broker's fee in New York City when the landlord hires the broker. Plus 3 tips for renters.

A closer look at some recent rulings on major cases by the U.S. Supreme Court. James Balletto, Writer and Producer of the film “Flatbush Luck” which can be found on Amazon, and registered Republican, and Chris Alberti, Soft wear Engineer, and register Democrat analyze recent Supreme Court rulings: Student loan forgiveness, Affirmative action, Roe v. Wade, Trump remaining on Colorado ballot and presidential immunity case, and 303 Creative v Elenis supreme court which examines discrimination vs. free speech.

Transgender people are front and center in the political culture war in America. Many red states are trying to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Thomas Duane, former New York State Senator and former New York City Council member and registered Democrat, along with Leslie Ann, a trans woman musician and registered Republican, and Josie, a trans woman health worker, who identifies as an Independent voter, discuss the attack on transgender youth. Josie and Leslie Ann talk about bringing back the Benjamin model of standards for transgender people wanting to transition. Leslie Ann also addresses being transgender and a Republican and talks about Log Cabin Republicans.

Carmella Cann asks NYC residents if abortion still resonates for them in the 2024 election. Thomas Duane, former New York State Senator and former New York City Council Member, and Sara Thompson, New York Attorney and registered Democrat weigh in on abortion rights, FVI treatment, the U.S. Supreme Court, and breakdown of Roe v. Wade, and the 14th Amendment “right to privacy”. #dragqueen #lgbtq #podcast #abortion #carmellacann #politics #democrats #supremecourt #roevwade #cann #nyc #election2024 #thomasduane #sarathompson

City Mayors claim the asylum crisis is causing their cities to collapse. A conversation regarding Migrant Crisis in Sanctuary Cities with Jean Bergantini Grillo, former Democratic District Leader and current member of the Downtown Progressive Democrat’s Club and Playwright, and James Balletto, Writer and Producer of the film "Flatbush Luck" and registered Republican. A discussion about problems with crime, strained budgets, and housing. Frustrated taxpayers dealing with the crisis.

A conversation regarding the U.S. Border Crisis with Jean Grillo, Former Democratic District Leader and current member of the Downtown Progressive Democrat’s Club, and JamesBalletto, Writer, and producer of The Film " Flatbush Luck" and registered Republican. This is a top issue for voters in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Transgender issues are currently being debated between Republicans and Democrats. A discussion on the American culture war on gender identity with Gay Republican and Gay Independent voters. #podcast #lgbtq #politics #american #culture #school #caitlynjenner #transgender #carmellacann #dragqueen #sports #transgender

A discussion on Cancel Culture with Jean Grillo, former Democrat elected official, and Richard Wilde and Ryan Christopher, two gay independent male voters.

Discussion regarding Monogamy Vs. Open Relationships within gay male culture. The episode features a couple in an open relationship and two serial monogamists. Serial monogamists discuss the challenges of finding other men who want monogamy in the gay male community. #monogamy #lgbtq #podcast #dragqueen #relationships

Discussion regarding 4 Trump Indictments by closeted gay Trump supporter and independent voter Ryan Christopher