Craig & Friends

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198: Christeene! (Encore) Dec 28, 2022

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Craig welcomes the fabulous and fragrant Christeene to talk releasing the balloons, Tickles Pickles, celebrating the butthole, crowdfunding, Vaginal Davis, resourcefulness, the buffet of life, the art of infiltration, classical harp inspiration, Vogue Fabrics, the sweet sounds of “Tequila Sunrise”, Roger Clinton at Farm Aid, Lucha VaVoom, guest list grievances, “3-2-1 Contact”, revisiting “The Road To Freedom”, chicken observation, “Murder She Wrote”, tattoos, trusting your gut, the films of Kristy McNichol, spaghetti salad, Tanya Tucker, “Mama’s Family”, celebrity superbugs, the Brown Light, and MORE!

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Get Christeene's new album MIDNITE F*KK TRAIN https://christeene.bandcamp.com/album/midnite-fukk-train-2

Donate to The Colorado Club Q GoFundMe

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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197: Bishi! Dec 13, 2022

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The brilliant producer, songwriter, singer and fashion icon Bishi joins me to talk women of color in the music industry, British biscuits, parental comprehension gaps, difficult personalities, Joan Armatrading, Mike & Maddy, Howard Stern, generational biases, Tricky, music biz chicanery, Duran Duran, TIkTok, the NME, Minty, the significant shadow of structural racism, Ken Russell, fame trauma variations and much much more!

More Bishi! https://www.bishi.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/bishiofficial

Donate to The Colorado Club Q GoFundMe

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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196: Virgin X! Dec 02, 2022

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Virgin X joined me to talk being a child actor in LA, drama school drama, forced adaptability to the hetero paradigm, supposed experts, status update psychosis, the glory of Gen-Z, parking lot performances, working through gender comprehension, toxic traits, parsing protective from destructive patterns, keeping a relationship solid and much much more!

Get your tickets now for Naughty Or Nice, Virgin’s holiday show at The Glory

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Virgin X https://www.instagram.com/virgin_x

Donate to The Colorado Club Q GoFundMe

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

195: Hedwig & The Angry Inch Movie Club (Part 2) - Stephen Trask 💋 Nov 25, 2022

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I’m joined by the fabulous Stephen Trask to talk co-creating the Hedwig character, his compositional process, why Hedwig means so much to so many, the way “Midnight Radio” lights up our life, the long road to getting the film made, working with John Cameron Mitchell, a bad time with Danny DeVito, why the "Clueless" musical is in limbo, his involvement with the "Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion" musical, "This Ain't No Disco", showing Hedwig at Sundance, the many many unreleased songs tucked away in Stephen's vault, Broadway horror stories, the attempted Hedwig sequel, and much much more.

Watch this space for upcoming episodes with Frank DeMarco, John Cameron Mitchell, Mike Potter and more.

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Donate to The Colorado Club Q GoFundMe

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

194: Listener Questions With John Grant! Nov 14, 2022

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I joined John Grant at his Iceland home in 2019 to answer Listener Questions & talk vowel movements, Over The Top, BRUT cologne, Looker, spiritual gas, mayonnaise mysteries, Shock Treatment, how to stay in the creative zone, Danish delight, the scores of Howard Shore, walking in the village, chapeau shopping, liquorice culture, Tommy, cinnamon salesmen, I’ll Do Anything, appreciating appreciation, Simon & Carbuncle and much much more. Previously only available to Patreon subscribers!

Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new 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 solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are also now parents, participate in the Movie Clubs before rI record them and much much more.

John Grant: https://www.johngrantmusic.com

John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngrantofficial

John Grant's Beautiful Creatures : https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAVHonsCwkKsoURgy5sD8

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

193: Hedwig & The Angry Inch Movie Club (Part 1): Divina De Campo 💋 Oct 26, 2022

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The enchanting and endlessly talented Divina De Campo joined me for a chat about everything Hedwig this Spring in Manchester, during Divina's triumphant run in the first UK stage production of Hedwig & The Angry Inch in 20 years. This is Part 1 of the Craig & Friends Hedwig Movie Club, watch this space for upcoming episodes with Stephen Trask, Frank DeMarco, John Cameron Mitchell, Mike Potter and more.

Congratulations Divina on being awarded Best Performance In A Musical at the UK Theatre Awards!

More Divina

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

192: Jean Beauvoir! Oct 21, 2022

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Legendary groundbreaker Jean Beauvoir joined me via satellite to talk the power of performing, the approachable magic of songwriting, self-belief, collaboration, determination, the psychology of record production, Benny & Bjorn, writing with Paul Stanley, producing the Ramones, thirsty girls, European appreciation, business acumen in the artistic world, leaving home at 15, wild nights at the China Club, the perspective afforded by travel, Polar Studios and so much more

Get into Jean’s book :https://www.jeanbeauvoir.com/shop-1

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 solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

191: Freida Slaves! Oct 13, 2022

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The fabulous Freida Slaves joins me to talk cruise ship dancing, diving into drag, pursuing your passions, owning who you are, the power of a name, favorite films, dating do’s and dont’s, living in London and much much more

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 solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

For more Freida: https://www.instagram.com/freidaslaves

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

189: Trauma, Boundaries & Healing with Amy Fiedler 💫 Oct 04, 2022

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Trauma support specialist & holistic life coach Amy Fiedler joins me to talk healing from trauma, self-soothing, coping mechanisms, relationship patterns, identifying triggers, keeping accountable, compassion for yourself, the misery of people-pleasing, her fab podcast "Connect The Dots, B*tch", preventing reactivity, setting & upholding boundaries, self-trust, family dynamics, self-sabotage, self-esteem, gangster films, "Blue City", and the magic of The Brat Pack canon.

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 solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

Follow Amy’s Instagram https://instagram.com/amythelifecoach?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Amy’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6evlqszEUYsZwOZl9Grrl0?si=uSuUKGMGRnqcH_IcNzpk6Q

“The Course For Trauma Survivors Setting Boundaries” is Amy’s fabulous new online course, available now https://amy-fiedler.teachable.com/p/trauma-survivors-setting-boundaries

Amy’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/amythelifecoach

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National Network of LQBTQ Family Groups

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

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Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

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Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

188: We're Having A Baby! (WIth Ada Zanditon) (Full Video) Oct 02, 2022

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That’s right, Ada & I are having a child! We talk being queer poly neurodiverse people, our romance, considering parenthood and more 💋

Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends and see the affordably repriced & improved benefit tiers to pick which option works best for you. Enjoy early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, queer poly lifestyle chat, parenting discussions, special episodes on our impending journey, Zoom hangouts and much much more while supporting the show.

Full video episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pt7BopF5Il4

ADA:

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National Network of LQBTQ Family Groups

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Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

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