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Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show

Interviews with amazing people, comedians and LGBTQ+ legends, with pop culture and politics wrapped up in a delicious candy coating of camp.

Hosted by Puerto Rican drag queen Fausto Fernós and his husband, Norwegian reality TV star Marc Felion, Feast of Fun began as one of the original 50 podcasts featured on iTunes in 2006, and celebrated by Apple: Feast of Fun “helped bring podcasting from an underground movement to a mainstream phenomenon.” Five time winner of the People’s Choice Podcast Award for Best LGBT podcast.

We’ve done thousands of shows with wonderfully wild people, LGBTQ legends and their friends, and tackle the tough questions like: is Sasquatch a drag queen? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop?

Subscribe and join us as we chat with gay musicians, counterculture comedians, trans pirates, lesbian warriors and pagan witches and celebrate the ridiculous and transform pain into pleasure.

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We Love Mo'Nique Jul 20, 2020

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[Originally posted as FOF #1409 – We Love Mo’Nique, Jul 7, 2011.]
One of the most fabulous Oscar winners in recent years is Mo’Nique– last year she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her stunning portrayal of Mary Jones, the vicious cruel mother in the critically acclaimed film “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.”
Her husband and writing partner Sidney Hicks recommended she take the unusual role because he felt that the film would have the power to save lives, but Mo’Nique was stunned when she discovered that playing the horrible character would save her own life.
Join us as we talk to the very funny queen of sass, Mo’Nique, about her amazing journey from stand up comedian to Oscar winning actress and what’s happened to her since she won the award.
MO'NIQUE: https://moniqueworldwide.com
➤ Her devoted fight for Marriage Equality as part of the LGBT community and being a rainbow mom.
➤ How Precious director Lee Daniels convinced Mariah Carey not to wear any makeup in the film.
➤ Her live concert special from a women’s prison- “I could have been your cellmate!”
➤ Mo’Nique answers all your hard questions- about Oprah, Barbara Walters, Richard Pryor, and why Holllywood struggles with diversity.
An amazing show with one of the funniest ladies of comedy. You don’t want to miss it!
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The Puerto Rican Bombshell, Barbra Herr Jul 16, 2020

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[Originally posted as FOF #2780 – The Puerto Rican Bombshell, Barbra Herr, on Sep 17, 2019]
Television in Puerto Rico in the 1970s and 80s featured drag front in center with many comedy legends cross-dressing for laughs. During that time, Walter Mercado, the flamboyant psychic astrologer and bombshells like Iris Chacon became household names all over the world.
Iris Chacon was the spokesperson for Amelie Coolant in the 80s because the word butt and the word coolant sound the same in Spanish.
You know corrupt Gov. Roselló’s gig was up when even politically neutral Walter Mercado asked him to resign. Photo: Walter Mercado
One cabaret sensation who dazzled the airwaves was Barbra Herr, who along with her drag mamita, Pantojas brought lavish performances to life in the best gay and straight nigclubs in San Juan.
Today, Puerto Rican bombshell Barbra Herr joins us to talk her amazing career as a drag and cabaret performer, from fighting the AIDS crisis in Puerto Rico to working with the legends in New York City.
Plus– Barbra shares her amazing stories of being with Holly Woodlawn when she first heard Andy Warhol died, her friendship with Dominique Jackson from Pose, and what really happened to the dead man found in the chest belonging to Paris is Burning’s Dorian Corey.

FOF # 2880 - Mucho Mucho Amor & The Voyage of Walter Mercado Jul 13, 2020

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Audiences are raving about Mucho Mucho Amor, the new documentary on the incredible life of Puerto Rican TV astrologer Walter Mercado.
The film, titled after Mercado’s catchphrase “lots and lots of love,” gives audiences
lots and lots to chew on with an unprecedented look into the private life of Latin America’s most beloved tv personality whose mysterious, gender non-conforming made them a queer icon.
Today queer Latinx historian Larry La Fountain joins us to take a look at Mucho Mucho Amor and the life of Walter Mercado the bejeweled gender and sexually ambiguous superstar who meant so much to so many people around the world.
LARRY LA FOUNTAIN:
https://www.facebook.com/larrylafountain
A BETTER HELP:
http://www.betterhelp.com/fun
Plus--
➤ #BoycottGoya: why did the CEO of one of the most iconic food brands in the world praise Trump?
➤ Chicago’s gay neighborhood of Boystown is looking to reinvent itself.
➤ And what wild and fabulous things did the documentary leave on the cutting room floor?

The Magical Life of Walter Mercado Jul 13, 2020

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[Originally published #2801, on Nov. 11, 2019.]
TV psychic astrologer Walter Mercado captivated generations of people all around the world with his Liberace inspired elaborate fashion and campy astrological readings which were often messages of hope.
A household name in Latin America, Walter Mercado just passed away in Puerto Rico at the age of 87.
Musician Gloria Estefan called it an end of an era.
Despite his flourished demeanor, Walter Mercado never claimed any gender or sexual identity. When asked if he was gay he would respond: “I am not gay, because to be gay I would have to be in love with a man, and I am in love with the entire universe.”
Above all, Walter Mercado wanted folks to let go of their inhibitions and to shine as brightly as he did, even urging his followers to approach life with a tantric sensibility so they could “have sex even with a sunset.”
Of all his eccentricities, Walter was probably best known for his television sign off where he’d wish his fans: “paz, pero sobretodo mucho mucho (kiss) amor.” In English: Peace, but especially lots and lots of love.
Today queer Latinx historian Larry La Fountain joins us to take a look at the magical life of Walter Mercado and why this bejeweled gender and sexually ambiguious superstar meant so much to so many people around the world.

FOF # 2879 - You Don’t Nomi: 25 Years of Showgirls Jul 01, 2020

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It’s been 25 years since the Showgirls hit movie theaters to a confused and terrified public. Promoted as “All About Eve in a G-String” the movie is a demented rollercoaster ride through the eyes of an ambitious dancer Nomi Malone who screams, slams and screws her way to the top of a Las Vegas showgirl revue- Goddess.
Nomi Malone is Goddess.
Like Paul Verhoven’s previous film Basic Instinct, Showgirls was supposed to be a star vehicle for Elizabeth Berkley, instead the Saved by the Bell actress spent the rest of her career wrestling with the trauma of being labeled the worst actress in the worst film in Hollywood history.
Today documentary filmmaker Jeffrey McHale joins us to take a look at why people still can’t stop talking about Showgirls all these years later. Jeffrey’s feature film debut, You Don’t Nomi, explores the themes of sexual violence, camp and outrageousness in Paul Verhovens films and interviews a wide variety of fans of this cult classic including our dear friend Peaches Christ.
YOU DON'T NOMI:
http://www.youdontnomifilm.com
Listen as we take a look at how Showgirls inspired early drag characters on social media like Human Resources Irene, Nomi Malone and Cristal Connors and how it was the bedrock of many of the great moments in Feast of Fun’s own history, darlin'.
Featured Film:
Jeffrey McHale - You Don't Nomi: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088P9C3KR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B088P9C3KR&linkCode=as2&tag=faustofernos-20&linkId=20eeb4b7c3dc1a3a19acc483da4e506a

FOF # 2878 - Sick and Twisted Parody Songs from Quarantine Jun 23, 2020

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If comedy is born out of tragedy, then parody songwriters have a lot to work with in these trying times.
Today comedian and parody song enthusiast Amanda Cohen joins us to look at some fabulous parody songs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Amanda regularly hosts Flapper’s Comedy Clubs Speakeasy Comedy Showcase and moderates as a judge on I’m With Stupid – A contest between comedy songwriters Carla Ulbrich & Steve Goodie.
AMANDA COHEN: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.cohen.355
Listen as we take a look at:
➤ Chicago Black Drag Council, an open group of black entertainers and activists host a virtual town hall meeting with several harmful entertainers and management of Chicago’s gay bar scene, resulting in the termination of one of the local scenes most visible drag queens T Rex.
➤ Nobody shows up at Trump’s rally in Tulsa.
➤ The theatrical release of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights film musical has been delayed till 2021.
➤ Farewell to filmmaker Joel Schumacher, best known for his campy films Car Wash, the Lost Boys and the nipple-tastic Batman & Robin, he died after a battle with cancer. He was 80.

FOF # 2877 - Brandon Ash Mohamed is Black, Queer and a Capricorn Jun 17, 2020

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We always think of Canada, our neighbor to the north, as an idyllic place where fountains flow with maple syrup, moose roam freely and everyone is happy riding toboggans to work.
But, just like the folks in the US of A, Canada has its own problems with race and police brutality.
Joining us today is comedian Brandon Ash Mohamed, one of the few out gay black comedians in Canada, to talk about his new comedy album, Capricornication, where he talks about growing up black and gay in the Great White North.
Listen as Brandon chats with us about his Trinidadian roots, the Black Lives Matter protests at the Gay Pride Parade and Brandon’s connection to Toronto’s gay serial killer.
BRANDON ASH-MOHAMED: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonAshMohammed
Plus--
➤ How Liberace fell in love with the sounds of the steel drums of Trindad.
➤ Trayvon Martin’s mom, Sybrina Fulton, announced that she’s running for political office.
➤ Sandy Allen the world’s tallest woman.
FEATURED MUSIC:
🎵Brandon Ash Mohammed - Capricornication:
https://geo.music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-ash-mohammed/1516307158?mt=1&app=music&at=10laC9
🎵Toucans Steel Drum Band - Under the Sea:
https://geo.music.apple.com/us/artist/toucans-steel-drum-band/81644412?mt=1&app=music&at=10laC9
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FOF # 2876 - LGBTQ People Win Workplace Protection Jun 16, 2020

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In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights law of 1964 does indeed protect LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination on the basis of sex.
The ruling comes as a welcome victory in the midst of Coronavirus Pandemic and the fight against police violence with the Black Lives Matter protest.
Are we finally overcoming centuries of oppression or will there be a backlash. Is this a rainbow breaking through grey clouds, or are we just in the eye of the storm?
Today we take a look at the momentous Supreme Court Ruling extending employment protections to all LGBTQ people, and Chicago’s Drag March for Change, where thousands gathered to protest systemic racism in the gay neighborhood of Boystown.
Plus–
➤ Barbra Streisand makes George Floyd’s daughter a Disney shareholder.
➤ Ongina quits All-Stars, tells Miz Cracker not to kick drag queens when they are down.
➤ A statue of Dolly Parton may replace a KKK leader monument at the Tennessee capitol in Nashville.
➤ Chicago’s Pride Parade may be canceled but the Reclaim Pride March is on!

FOF # 2875 - Black at Second City Jun 11, 2020

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In the comedy world, not everything is a laughing matter, especially when it comes to allegations of racism and sexual misconduct at one of the world’s most prestigious comedy institutions- Chicago’s Second City.
Nineteen Second City black alumni including “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer Chris Redd, “Veep” actor Sam Richardson, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” writer Amber Ruffin and former Feast of Fun guest Collette Gregory have come forward in an open letter calling out Second City for its institutionalized racist practices and how it can do better.
RACHEL HALL: https://www.facebook.com/RachelHallisFunny/
Today comedian Rachel Hall who’s worked with Second City joins us to take a look at Chicago’s comedy scene and how Vogue Magazine's Anna Wintour says perhaps she’s been too hurtful and intolerant and pledges to hire more black creatives and journalists.
Plus--
➤ HBO MAX temporarily shelves Gone with the Wind.
➤ Conservatives get into a screaming match with Sesame Street’s Elmo over the CNN town hall “explaining racism to kids.”
➤ Harry Potter film stars speak out against author JK Rowling’s transphobic tweets.
➤ NYC Board of Health recommends outside glory holes.
We were talking about this months ago. Glad they've caught up.

As the Bathhouse Turns Jun 11, 2020

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All types of men go to bathhouses for all types of reasons but mainly they go for sex.
Ironically, for a closeted person, even though everyone is practically running around naked, a gay bathhouse becomes a very private sanctuary.
Today, writer Terrill Aaron Closs puts everyone on blast as he takes us into the belly of the beast and shares with us his stories of working in a gay bathhouse in Atlanta.
Terrill has a series of books available- THE BEAST: A Dirty Bathhouse Soap Opera that chronicles the lives and loves of the many characters who frequent the gay cruising spot known as the Beast.
[Originally posted as "FOF #2429 - As the Bathhouse Turns - 12.12.16"]
Featured Book:
Terrill Aaron Closs - THE BEAST: A Dirty Bathhouse Soap Opera: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MKGKRFA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MKGKRFA&linkCode=as2&tag=feastoffools-20&linkId=fce2f540a58d8e2e678d3267ef304dd1

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