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Duke's Download Hosted by James Duke Mason
Duke's Download is weekly podcast hosted by James Duke Mason, where politics and pop culture collide! Each episode features candid conversations with influential voices from the worlds of activism, government, entertainment, and beyond. Exploring the stories, ideas, and experiences shaping our culture and driving change - all through a unique and insightful lens, offering fresh insights into the world around us.
Duke's Download Hosted by James Duke Mason
Latest Episodes
Boy George on Makeup, Reinvention & His Next Era
This week on Duke’s Download, I sit down with the one and only Boy George (yes that Boy George) — and let me tell you, he does not disappoint.We had a super fun and really relaxed conversation about reinv...
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Ask Duke Anything: Presidents I’ve Met, Politics, Wellness & Favorite LGBTQ+ Films
Hello everybody.Well…you asked — I answered.In this Ask Duke Anything episode of Duke’s Download, I’m diving into your questions about everything from the U.S. presidents I’ve met (yes, real...
Preserving Queer History: Brian J. Smith on His New Film "A House Is Not a Disco"
This week, I sit down with actor and filmmaker Brian J. Smith (Sense8, Stargate Universe, Tony‑nominated for The Glass Menagerie) — but this conversation is really about so...
Eric Orner on Queer Comics, Ethan Green, Capitol Hill & Barney Frank’s Legacy
Hey everybody, this week on Dukes Downloaded, I’m sitting down with someone who has truly lived at the intersection of queer culture, politics, and comics — Eric Orner.You might know Eric as the creator o...
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis on HIV Activism, Mpox Lessons & Leaving the CDC
Hey everybody. This week on Duke’s Download, I sit down with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis — infectious disease physician, longtime HIV activist, former CDC leader, and one of the most influential voices in LGBTQ public health.