Craig & Friends

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209: Katie Maloney of Vanderpump Rules (Part 1) Apr 21, 2023

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The moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me to talk the process and benefits of divorce, seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles, stepping into your power, and more. This is Part One one of a lengthy and in-depth chat, look for Part 2 next week. #PumpRules

Check for both parts coming to YouTube when the Craig & Friends YouTube channel relaunches!

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Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures | American Civil Liberties Union

208: Reunited In L.A. (With Ada Zanditon) Apr 07, 2023

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Ada joins me to talk being apart, taking Peter on his first flight, the ASD spectrum, Autism Awareness, ADHD, our upcoming trip to Florida and more 🥳🌈

207: Uni & The Urchins Mar 29, 2023

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Charlotte Kemp-Muhl & Jack James of Uni & The Urchins join me to talk Ken Russell, buying high and selling low. filmmaking, rock opera futures, problematic favorites, perfectionism, Shakespeare obsessions, David Cronenberg, following your vision - and executing it - with limited resources, keeping complete creative control, working with AI and other burgeoning technologies, being an artist in modern-day New York City, possible playtimes, and much much more 💫

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Support The Drag Defense Fund | American Civil Liberties Union

Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures | American Civil Liberties Union

205: Zee Machine (Part 2) Mar 17, 2023

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In Part 2 of our conversation we talk life as an independent queer artist, pay-to-play, guitar shredder culture, the honorable business practices of Meatball & Precinct, short term losses leading to long term gains, Zee’s songwriting process, Ray Charles’ thoughts on Elvis Presley, our shared love of The Who, contextual cultural comprehension, the benefits - and struggles - of staying clean & sober, collaboration complications, hamster wheeling, TikTok, The Decline Of Western Civilization Part 2, accidental concept albums and more.

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204: Zee Machine (Part 1) Mar 10, 2023

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Singer/songwriter Zee Machine joins me to talk recovery, making music, coming back from a debilitating cross-addiction, preferring Precinct, the slippery slope of party’n’play, Adam4Adam, dating habits, validation addiction, living in San Francisco, growing up in Tai Pei, Boston’s Ramrod, Berklee College Of Music, and more.

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203: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion MOVIE CLUB With Bright Light Bright Light! Mar 03, 2023

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Rod Thomas (BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT) - the world’s leading Romy & Michele fan - joined me to talk Lisa Kudrow, post-its, Mira Sorvino, Alan Cumming, the film’s onstage origin as LADIES ROOM, writer Robin Schiff, soundtrack licensing, the stage musical adaptation, the misbegotten prequel, Janeane Garofalo, The Groundlings, and answer listener questions. Previously a Patreon-Only episode 💫

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202: Pia Zadora! Feb 10, 2023

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Pia Zadora welcomed me to her gorgeous Las Vegas home to discuss her legendary life and career. We talk THE LONELY LADY, having your own plane (with your name on the side), the Golden Globes scandal, her marriage to Meshulam Riklis, working with John Waters on HAIRSPRAY, dealing with depression, psychoanalysis, Celebrity Wife Swap, VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS, Pia’s Place & Piatinis, perseverance, touring with Frank Sinatra, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, dealing with haters, Jermaine Jackson, working with Talullah Bankhead and field a few questions from Jake Shears.

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201: Alan McGee Jan 20, 2023

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The legendary Alan McGee joins me to talk cresting Creation records, managing the Happy Mondays, the drawbacks of drugs, Primal Scream & his friendship with Bobby Gillespie, getting sober, discovering Oasis, slipping back into bad habits, selling Creation to Sony, beating benzos, walking & weight loss, My Bloody Valentine, positivity, Slowdive, the magic of Mike Chapman, and a deep dive on David Bowie.

200: CASINO (With Willam!) - A Movie Club Classic Jan 13, 2023

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Willam joins Craig to discuss CASINO, the Martin Scorsese classic starring Sharon Stone, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and James Woods. We talk of our shared obsession with the film, Don Rickles, the staggering wardrobes, SHOWGIRLS & Joe Ezsterhas, the majesty of Sharon Stone, Willam’s hooking days & identification with Ginger, audio of the real life Ginger & Ace, Willam’s up close and personal brushes with the mob in Philly, listener comments & queries and MORE!

Previously Patreon Only, this was taped shortly before the world ended in 2020. Movie Clubs are now part of the regular Craig & Friends feed, and you can get in on the action early - and support this show - by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free editions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, upcoming TV Club episodes featuring Bright Light Bright Light & I discussing MURDER SHE WROTE, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly parents, early participation in the Movie Clubs (via your comments questions and theories before recording) and much much more.

LIVE MOVIE CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT!

Craig & Friends Presents William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. in 35mm at the legendary Prince Charles Cinema on January 17, 2023, featuring a live Movie Club taping with WANG CHUNG (aka Jack Hues & Nick Feldman) immediately following the film. Get yer tickets now: The Prince Charles Cinema

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199: Polyamory, Therapy & Swinger Vans (with Kate Loree!) Jan 05, 2023

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Kate Loree joins me via satellite to talk Kate’s terrific book OPEN DEEPLY, polyamory, swinger culture, psychotherapy, the Feeld app, maintaining and expressing gratitude, mindfulness, positive-affect tolerance, Kate’s personal discovery of non-monogamy, subconscious sabotage, the deleterious effect of dominator culture, ingrained premises and pressures, self-observation and much more.

Kate’s book

Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships

Home | KATE LOREE LMFT | Sex-positive Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

Craig & Friends Presents William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. in 35mm at the legendary Prince Charles Cinema on January 17, 2023, featuring a live Movie Club taping with WANG CHUNG (aka Jack Hues & Nick Feldman) immediately following the film. Get yer tickets now: The Prince Charles Cinema

Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Movie Club participation and much more!

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