Queer Voices
Queer Voices, a weekly show and is dedicated to broadcasting news, concerns, and events as related to Houston's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The goal of Queer Voices is to provide up to date information on the community's concerns that is currently not available from other local media outlets.
Episodes
180 episodes
October 2 2024 Queer Voices Michigan Womyn's Festival, Remembering Bob Briddick
Join us this week as we sit down with the inspiring Lisa Vogel, the visionary behind the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. At just 19, Lisa's dream of creating a music festival exclusively for women became a reality, drawing thousands in its fir...
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September 25th QUEER VOICES: Kurt Perry from PETER PAN
This episode will only be heard on the podcast, and it features musical comedy actor Kurt Perry being interviewed by BROADWAY WORLD writer Brett Cullum. Kurt is coming to Houston with the Broadway tour of PETER PAN which runs at the Hobby Cente...
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September 18 2024 Queer Voices Legendary Activist Cleve Jones, Montrose Center CEO Avery Belyeu and Sheryl McCallum Stages Theater “The Legend of Ruth Brown”
What does a visionary leader have to say about the future of LGBTQ+ support? Avery Belyeu, CEO of the Montrose Center, joins us to discuss the upcoming Out for Good event and the center's vital role in Houston's LGBTQ+ community. Avery reflects...
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September 11th 2024 Queer Voices LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Harris County LGBTQ Commission and Texas delegate to DNC Luis Adame
How does LGBTQ+ representation shape the business and civic landscape of Houston? Discover the compelling narratives and insights from Ryan Wilson of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, as he shares the Chamber's mission and the diver...
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September 2nd QUEER VOICES - Becoming RUTH BADER GINSBURG with actress Michelle Azar
THIS IS A PODCAST EXCLUSIVE - The full session of the interview with Michelle Azar that Brett Cullum conducted for the play "All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" running at the HOBBY CENTER. What if you cou...
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August 28th Queer Voices - Sherry Vine, Taylor Mabrie of Kindred Spirits, and Terry Fuller-Waymire of Galveston Pride
Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration! Taylor Mabrie from the Montrose Center joins Deborah Moncrief-Bell to share the thrilling details of the upcoming Kindred Spirits Dance. This beloved event in Houston is more than jus...
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August 22nd 2024 - PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Katerina McCrimmon of FUNNY GIRL!
If you are planning on or have seen FUNNY GIRL at the HOBBY CENTER, this one is for you! Brett Cullum talks to Fanny Brice herself in this podcast exclusive conversation with Katerina McCrimmon of FUNNY GIRL, the national Broadway ...
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August 14th 2024 Queer Voices - Mayor Annise Parker, Ru Paul's Drag Race's Nina West and the Catastrophic Theater
Firstly, we speak with former Mayor Annise Parker about her time serving as CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund. We talk about her accomplishments while leading this organization as well as what might be in the future. Then, w...
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August 7th 2024 Queer Voices - Brad Pritchett/Equality Texas, National Bone Marrow Donation Program, Melville and Hawthorne
What does it take to champion LGBTQ rights in a state like Texas? Join us as we sit down with Brad Pritchett, the dedicated Deputy Director of Equality Texas, who sheds light on the organization's relentless efforts to protect and promote LGB...
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July 31st 2024 Queer Voices - Ft Bend County Pride, "The Color Purple", and remembering Josephine Tittsworth
Ever wondered how a local festival can unite a diverse community under the rainbow flag? This week, we bring a vibrant spotlight to the Fort Bend County Pride Festival with exclusive insights from Honey Phillips, the festival's President, and N...
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7/17/24 Queer Voices - Mint Julep - Timmy Martinez, A Very Natural Thing and Haley Easy with Eazy as Pie
On this episode of QUEER VOICES, Bryan Hlavinka talks with Legacy's Timmy Martinez as he prepares for MISS MINT JULIP being held at Bayou Music Center on July 21st from 2:30 pm onwards. The show is an annual fundraiser for Legacy Community Heal...
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7/10/24 Queer Voices - Paul Whitehead, Al Green and Tyce Green
What does it mean to explore gender fluidity through performance? Join us as we unpack this and more in our enlightening chat with Paul Whitehead, the creative force behind his drag queen persona, Tricia Van Cleef. Inspired by the likes ...
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6/19/24 Queer Voices - David Taffet, Robert Wallace and John Marullo
What if you were suddenly faced with a life-altering diagnosis? This week on Queer Voices, we have an intimate and heartfelt conversation with David Taffet, senior staff writer for the Dallas Voice and co-host of Lambda Weekly. David opens up a...
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6/19/24 QUEER VOICES - Podcast BONUS EPISDOE: Captain Iris Rodriguez Interview!
Meet the Female-Identifying Grand Marshal for NEW FACES OF PRIDE, a parade and festival being held in Houston on June 22nd! What challenges do you face as a trailblazer in your field? Captain Iris Rodriguez knows all too well the h...
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6/12/24 Queer Voices - Paige Fastnow, Megan Fairbanks, Ryan Ali and Olivia Juliana
What if you could transform adversity into a force for change? Join Brett Cullum as we sit down with Paige Fastnow, co-president of Rice Pride, to uncover how they and their organization are tirelessly supporting queer college students in Houst...
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6/5/24 Queer Voices - Mark Bauer, C. Patrick McIlvain and Mitchell Greco
How does an artist capture the essence of a community through a mural? On this episode of Queer Voices, we speak with the talented gay Swiss artist Mark Bauer, who shares his creative journey and mission while working on a new project at the ...
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6/2/24 Queer Voices - Podcast Bonus Episode: The Barricade Boys with Brett
Happy Pride! This is a podcast exclusive that you will not hear on KPFT! The Barricade Boys are coming to Houston and performing at the Hobby Center on Thursday, June 6th, at 7 pm and Friday, June 7th, at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be f...
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5/29/24 Queer Voices - Kendra Walker, Bryan Cotton/Andrea Simonton and Christina Wells
Kendra Walker, President of Pride Houston 365, takes us on a remarkable journey through the history and future of Pride in Houston. From the spirited Anita Bryant protests to the trailblazing activism of Larry Bagneris, Kendra shares the inspir...
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5/22/24 Queer Voices - Sarah Fernandez, LUCK OF THE DRAW and Ron Jones
We speak with Houston Pride 365 honorary grand marshal, Sara Fernandez. We discuss her activism and her work in creating the banner project. Houston lesbian activist Sara Fernandez was visiting museums in New York City in the sprin...
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5/15/24 Queer Voices - Anne-Christine D'Adesky and Mario Castillo
Imagine navigating the complex and often harrowing world of Haitian politics with someone as informed and passionate as journalist and activist Anne-christine d'Adesky. That's exactly what we do in our latest episode, as Anne-Christine shares h...
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5/1/24 Queer Voices - Poonam Kapoor, Molly Cook, cast of ACES, and Mike & Kyle of GAY-ISH
Discover the vibrant spirit of community and activism as we converse with Poonam Kapoor from the Victory Fund about the exhilarating Sunday Funday event, celebrating and bolstering LGBTQ candidates. We're also joined by Texas Senate hopeful Mol...
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4/24/24 Queer Voices - LAVENDAR GRADUATION, Desi Love Blake and Varla Jean Merman
As we unfurl the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ narratives, our Queer Voices family is set to embark on a heartfelt journey, resonating with both celebration and challenge. Our latest episode commemorates the cherished Lavender Graduation, an enduri...
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4/17/24 Queer Voices - Ella Perez, Dan Kenechtges and Davis Mendoza Darusman
Imagine stepping into the sequined boots of a pop culture icon; that's the exhilarating challenge Ella Perez takes on night after night as Babe Cher in "The Cher Show." As I sit with her, we peel back the curtain on channeling Cher's spirit wit...
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4/10/24 Queer Voices - Walt Zipprian, Roxanne Collins and Chris Berry
When love and human interaction get tangled in extremities, the heart yearns for a voice that dares to explore these infinite complexities. That's why we called upon Walt Zipprian, Houston's alternative theater virtuoso, to unravel the threads ...
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