Gay Card Revoked

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#10 THE VELVET RAGE Sep 04, 2020

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Episode ten of Gay Card Revoked has Rob and Robbie take a look at Dr. Alan Downs' 2005 book, The Velvet Rage: Overcoming The Pain Of Growing Up Gay In A Straight Man's World, which has sharply divided many in the community.

Joining them is Logan Hoy Tucker, an advocate of the book and self proclaimed "baby gay", who will discuss not only the merits of the book, as well as its faults, but also discuss Gilbert Gottfried's book narration, why Santa Fe is a destination for gay men, the art of shame, living an authentic life, accepting your sexuality at various stages of your life, and why this book should be part of your Gay Card.

Next Week: ROPE

#9 AUNTIE MAME Aug 21, 2020

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On episode nine of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie remind us all to "Live, Live, Live! Life is a banquet and most poor sonsofbitches are starving to death!" when they explore the classic comedy AUNTIE MAME

Joining the boys is the man, the myth, the legend, writer/actor Charles Busch who has played Mame three times! The gentlemen discuss their own Auntie Mames, the queer philosophy in the movie, celebrating the fierce Queens who dominate this film, working with Peggy Cass, wondering why Lucy did Mame and Judy never did, and a thorough discussion of Patti Duke's lip-synching.

Next Week: THE VELVET RAGE

#8 BIG BUSINESS Aug 07, 2020

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On episode eight of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie put on their gingham dresses, book a room at The Plaza, and get ready to explore Bette Midler, and Lily Tomlin in the 1988 camp classic, BIG BUSINESS.

Todd Buonopane, legendary star of stage and screen, joins the conversation which ranges from Supermarket Sweep trivia, yodeling in bathhouses, The Good Bette/Poor Bette debate, Lily Tomlin's doppelganger, musicalizing the movie, female dominance in the 1980s, the lost works of Mary Gross, and celebrating two comedy icons!

Next Week: AUNTIE MAME

#7 BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER Jul 24, 2020

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On episode seven of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie get their Rachel Haircuts and throw on some smokey eyeliner as they head back into the beginning of the new millenium and explore one of the most iconic cult films to deal with LGBTQIA+ subject matter, the hysterical BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER

Along with the soon to be married lovebirds Shannon Agnew (she/her) and Caleb Essenthier (they/him), they throw open the closet door on the Butch vs Femme debate, indie comedies of the 1990s, classic lesbian cinema like The Watermelon Woman, the genius of Cathy Moriarty and Natasha Lyonne, the goatee of Rupaul Charles, exploring the MPAA Ratings System (spoiler alert: they don't like the gays), and celebrating Supermarket Sweep, lesbian wedding registries, and the homophobic neighbors in all our friendly towns.

Next Week: BIG BUSINESS (1988)

#6 ELLEN: THE PUPPY EPISODE Jul 10, 2020

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On episode six of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie go back to 1997 when the tips were frosted, the chokers were plastic, and all anyone could do was discuss that the title character of a sitcom on a national network was about to say "Yup, I'm gay!" It is Ellen's "The Puppy Episode" from April 30th, 1997,

Joining the boys is the fiery, funny redhead Patrick Bristow who appeared as Ellen's gay compadre, Peter Barnes, and as the infamous "thrust it" choreographer in Showgirls. Patrick walks us through how his ho-hum coming out led to one of the funniest jokes on the episode, why Ellen was going to tell the world she was gay, the backstage fear and joy from the momentous event, dealing with homophobia, why the show changed the rules in a variety of ways, and being a Lil Abner singing gay cowboy on a dusty trail.

Next Week: BUT, I'M A CHEERLEADER (2000)

#5: BEFORE STONEWALL Jun 26, 2020

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On episode five of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie take a look back at the pioneers who paved the way for the 1969 uprising in New York with the 1987 Emmy Award winning documentary BEFORE STONEWALL.

Joining them is Professor Jerrell L. Henderson (African-American Film Studies/Theatre History) from Chicago State University who examines the movie's exploration of LGBTQIA+ struggles and victories, African-American visibility within this community and documentary, learning "how to be a man," exploring the satire of Mel Brooks and In Living Color, learning from Sylvester, and how they all would have adapted in a pre-Stonewall Era.

Next Week: Ellen (S4, E2)- The Puppy Episode

Also: Robbie's new album, SONGS FROM INSIDE MY LOCKER, is now available for purchase!

#4: TORCH SONG TRILOGY Jun 12, 2020

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On episode four of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie explore the play and film versions of Harvey Fierstein's Tony Award winning play about a gay man who celebrates his existence with love, humor, and a healthy dose of blues, Torch Song Trilogy.

Along with Second Stage Torch Song cast member, and Broadway favorite, Claybourne Elder, they examine why Torch Song premiered in the sweet spot of the LGBTQ+ era, falling in love in Russia, how Arnold Becker is a perfect parent, why we shouldn't be clamoring to be in the history books, dealing with odd questions from loving relatives, and how Old Deuteronomy is the perfect birthday gift.

Next Week: Before Stonewall

#2 DESIGNING WOMEN May 15, 2020

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On episode two of Gay Card Revoked Rob and Robbie jump back in time to the groundbreaking CBS sitcom, Designing Women (1986-1993) which starred Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, and Jean Smart, all under the supervision of LGBTQ+ advocate Linda and Harry Bloodworth-Thomason.

Along with casting director Paul Ruddy they look at the history of gay characters on television (Love, Sydney anybody) celebrate the girls bravery tackling AIDS, kiki about the backstage cast changes (exonerating Julia Duffy), debate if there is still stigma in Hollywood about playing gay, question if Anthony was a friend of Dorothy, praise Dixie Carter's Terminator speeches, and lay out why every LGBTQ+ southern belle must imbibe the shady ladies knows as The Sugerbakers or have their gay card revoked and burned and those tears, Marjorie, will illuminate our tear-stained face. .

Next Week: MALE ACTRESS CHARLES PIERCE (1926-1999)

#1 SOAPDISH May 01, 2020

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On episode one of Gay Card Revoked, Rob and Robbie throw open the closet door on the tawdry world of soap operas and the needy, horny people who create them in 1991's SOAPDISH starring Sally Field, Kevin Kline, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Along with soap opera expert Len Rodino, they explain why screenwriter Robert Harling is the Patron Saint of Queer Screenwriting, examine the impact of soap operas on three young queer men (Passions, hello?), NBC's love of lesbian sweeps week, how the twist ending holds up in 2020, and why SOAPDISH is required viewing for every young LGBTQ+ from here to Paramus.

Next Episode: DESIGNING WOMEN

Preview: What is GAY CARD REVOKED? Apr 21, 2020

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Broadway babies Rob & Robbie introduce their new podcast, Gay Card Revoked, where they explore the movies, tv shows, books, musicals, and icons that make the up the history of LGBTQ+ experience. Subscribe now- episode 1, "Soapdish", drops May 1st!

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