Fire Island: The Tea
Fire Island: The Tea, a storytelling platform and publication. The brainchild of the Naughty Pine and Books and Boys. A collection of interviews, stories, and anecdotes about the life, times, and happenings of queer Fire Island–follow along for a glimpse into the unseen and untold. From the boardwalks to your bedroom, the Tea is hot and ready to serve.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Phoenix: A conversation with trans photographer and model Lea Duque.
Lea shares a personal history and de-transition story. A discussion around gender and recognizing our own masculine/feminine energy as a spectrum that can help to heal.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:52
Community 101: A conversation with award-winning architect Charles Renfro.
An insight into his origins, Texan connections, renting Fire Island during the Aids crisis, reviving a Horace Gifford, sustainability in design and community living, and a sneak peek at the soon-to-come Aids Memorial.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:24
A Return to the Pines: A conversation with Jari Jones, a plus-size trans model, actress, activist, and producer.
A Return to the Pines: a conversation with Jari Jones, a plus-size trans model, actress, activist, and producer.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:38
Tea time with Gil Neary in conversation with Jack Parlett.
A sunny Sunday afternoon conversation over tea with writer, poet, and scholar Jack Parlett and the late Fire Island Icon Gil Neary. A coming together from across different places and generat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:42
Sunday Tea: Crayton, the Beginning
Fate brought Crayton Robbie to Fire Island; he graduated from Howard University on a Saturday, moved to New York City on Sunday, met his partner Ed on Tuesday, and was out on Fire Island by Friday. Not to mention in the midst of the AIDS crisis...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:36
Sunday Tea: Iman and Finding Asylum
After fleeing persecution and abuse in Egypt, achieving asylum in the United States was only the beginning for Iman Le Caire. Listen to her story as she finds herself through her transition, finds love in her husband, and finally finds a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:09:32
Sunday Tea: Adam Klesh, Berlin to the Beach
Get to know Adam Klesh, aka “Papa Bear.” A multi-faceted producer and global bar owner who puts community first. Working hard to bridge the divide between the Pines and Cherry Grove, and creating more inclusive spaces. From Berlin to Cherry Gro...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:10
The Issue at Hand: Beach Erosion
The boys at Fire Island Tea speak with the Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association (FIPPOA) President Henry Robin. Henry shares his candid and transparent management of all the various governmental agencies and efforts that have been put ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:59
Moments that Matter: Pump & Dump
Moments that Matter: Pump & Dump follows the narrator's life-changing journey, catalyzed by an invitation to a Fire Island birthday celebration. Initially hesitant due to personal struggles and misgivings, the narrator's evolving relationsh...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:46
Bambi Sue: His Story Buff
Join Bambi Sue and step into the glittering world of Fire Island, where history, scandal, and unapologetic queerness collide. In this episode, we're diving into the heart of why telling and preserving queer stories on Fire Island matters more t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:18
Bambi Sue: Dredging Up the Past
Bambi Sue responds to the question of her origins. She briefly explains her start and history in HX magazine and related publications. Diving into the topics of her sexual exploits, nightlife, and general advice. The return of Bambi Sue is one ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:27
Artist Feature: Joseph Conforti
In this episode, Nick and Marc talk with the artist Joseph Conforti. They deeply dive into the start and evolution of his artist’s practice, activism after being diagnosed with AIDS,...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:57