This bonus episode has two guests: Mitch and Greg are the creators of the super popular YouTube series ASAP Science. They met years ago through a Facebook hack, and grew close as they searched for a way to blend their love of science and art. Now they've built a quirky queer science empire together, as creative partner and life partners.
Hypersaturated (Ep. 216 - Knitting & Dance)
My guest this week was almost a world famous dancer, but instead he's a world famous knitter. Steven West's fiber art is known all far and wide for bright color, surprising stitches, and beguiling design -- you might think of it as hipster knitwear. Behind the celebrity knitter is a former Bible camp kid who loved to dance. Looking at him then, you might have had a feeling he'd become famous, and he did. Though it was for a reason no one could have predicted.
And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, February 9, at 2pm pacific.
Working on Something Big (Ep. 215 - Sci-Fi and Ham Radio)
There’s a good chance that the Internet as we know it wouldn't be a thing without this week's guest. Alan Emtage grew up in Barbados, where his connection to the outside world came through amateur radio projects that allowed him to talk with people around the world. He went on to pioneer the way we find information on the Internet at a time when there was no way to search, inventing the technology that eventually became familiar tools like Google. Alan made it possible for queer culture to flourish online, and for people who grew up isolated to find their community.
And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, February 9, at 2pm pacific.
Star Power (Ep. 214 - Tales of the City)
This week's guest is John Russo, a celebrity photographer who’s on a first name basis with subjects like Catherine Zeta Jones and Leonardo DiCaprio. John always projects a persona of complete and total confidence, a vibe that he also calls forth from his subjects. It’s a technique that's worked well for him, ever since he started out in his field, faking it until he made it.
And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, January 26, at 2pm pacific.
Permission to be Sexual (Ep. 213 - Cher & Prince)
This Week’s Guest: Indigo Blue
You might’ve seen this week’s guest onstage at some point — Indigo Blue is an accomplished burlesque performer and teacher. She also got a degree in anthropology by writing about sex work while working as a stripper, so she has a unique set of skills to pass along to students.
And don’t forget to join us for the next livestream! It’s on Saturday, January 26, at 2pm pacific.
My Grubby Dark Weekend Secret (Ep. 212 - James Bond)
This Week’s Guest: Mark O’Connell
My guest this week is Mark O’Connell, an ‘80s culture superfan who’s obsessed with Star Wars and James Bond. He’s the author of the books Watching Skies and Catching Bullets, and is also family friends with the producers of the Bond films. He’s also grown close with some of the actors from the franchise — no surprise, since those movies came to him as a kid when he needed them most.
Join us for the next livestream — it’s on Saturday January 26 at 2pm pacific with special guest Terrence Moss!
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Stuff We Talked About
It Was a Battle (Ep. 211 - Leather, Kink, and Watchmaking)
This Week’s Guest: Bolt
My guest this week is Tyler, who you may know as Bolt — co-host of the YouTube series Watt’s the Safeword. Online, he’s known for providing fun cute silly sex ed, but did you know that when he’s not on camera, he’s super into watchmaking? Oh and also adventurous kinky sex of course. But that watchmaking!
Also, a quick note about the next livestream: I've had to reschedule it from Saturday the 12th to Sunday the 13th at 10am Pacific. See you there!
Stuff We Talked About
The Gothic Clarinetist (Ep. 210 - Mormon Musicals)
My guest this week is Timmy Roghaar, a Seattle actor, drag queen, go-go dancer, and ex-Mormon. Timmy left Salt Lake City behind to take off his pants and dance, and we chatted all about what got him out of a rut and in touch with his inner exhibitionist. (BTW in case you missed it, check out my livechat with Timmy a few weeks ago!)
Stuff We Talked About
Behind the Sewers of Paris (Ep. 209 - Star Wars)
Hello there! I hope you had a nice holiday time and New Year season. We’re doing something a bit different this week — a kick-back chat with me and my partner James about why I started The Sewers of Paris, how it became what it is today, and the entertainment that changed my life (Star Wars, and also a roast). We’ll be back to the regular format next week, but let me know what you think of this slight departure from the normal Sewers style!
Taking Back Queer Femme Sexuality (Ep. 208 - Sylvia Plath)
The guests on this bonus episode are Erica Rose and Chelsea Moore, who talk about Sylvia Plath, The L Word, and the Well of Loneliness. Erica and Chelsea are a New York filmmaking team who push the boundaries of queer sex and sexuality on screen.
