Episode 142: The Definition of Poetic with Temple University's Poetry As Performance Class

Temple University's Dr. Kimmika L. H. Williams-Witherspoon, Jamie Brooke and Julia hit our studio showing off their poetic souls while teaching our audience the true definition of poetry. Jokes, dancing, laughter are the ingredients to a night these guest will never forget.

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Episode 141: Eat, Dirt...Play!

Swapping "hot topics" for "table topics", Queer 2 The T sits with co-directors Malcolm Kenyatta & Terrell Green to discuss their new work "You Gotta Eat Dirt Before You Die" by Dr. Kimmika L.H. Williams-Witherspoon. Encapsulating conversations regarding HIV/AIDS, queer identity and cancer, this theater production team found a way to tell a story about "life, death and letting go" without being trite and adding a splash of levity along the journey!!

Episode 137: A Gay Festivus for Rest of Us!

The team sits with Rich Rubin and the cast and crew of "Haunted Host" to talk about how TS believes that "Shakespeare was a queer brown boy living in Harlem" to a Fall Season TV Line up that does not satiate theater geeks! #tuneIn 

Episode 127: Fresh From the Vine!

The FRESH CUT ORCHESTRA delivers a "cheek gauging" good time with the team. Preparing for the debut of their new CD "From The Vine", they are already on the move to showcase a sophomore release. Elevating orchestra and jazz to a universal out-of-this-world soul cruising getaway, these gentlemen sure know how to package an unforgettable experience. #stayTuned

Episode 118: Racial Politics in Entertainment

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Clearly this episode is just the beginning of many beginning conversations still to come. The host sit down and chat about the blunt racial lines that exist in entertainment even in 2014. Martin Luther King had a dream that included equality for all and though some strides have been made, society needs major work. Our ARTIST SPOTLIGHT this go 'round is none other than Janee Latrice and her single "Fly" followed by a THEATRE SPOTLIGHT shining center stage on Mauckingbird Theatre's production of "Beatuiful Thing" running now through February 2nd. #stayTuned 

Episode 117: On the MAAG!

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Hanging out in Northwest (simmer down Kim and Kanye), with creative brain babes Linda and Arleen of Mt. Airy Arts Garage! Plugging into HOT TOPICS around the nation to arts causes close to home, this episode will leave you chuckling. Tune all the way in to get your daily dose of brew-haha along with listening to our ARTIST SPOTLIGHT featuring "Delicious" from GARRISON BAILEY of Kandi Buruss KANDI FACTORY!

Episode 101: The World's A Stage w/ Di the Comedienne

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What an electric Monday!!! Having a gut-busting good time, the hosts sit with Di the Comedienne, who is no joke! Beginning with a FRINGEARTS overview featuring Tangle Movement Arts, Ego Po, Shannon Agnew and GenderReel, Di the Comedienne couldn't wait for her time to shine. Highlighting her accomplishments thus far, they break into discuss some serious topics. Domestic abuse, labeling and pop culture bubble to the surface but with levity and light, Di the Comedienne displays that a giggle or two is a saccharine relief to the medicinal mundane. #ontoyear3 #roadtothe200th

Episode 96: Who Keeps You Warm & Snappy?

The team gets exclusive FaceTime with the one and only MARY LAMBERT of "She Keeps Me Warm" and Macklemore's "Same Love" before she hits the stage of the VMA's this upcoming Sunday. Afterwards, the hosts continue to wind down as TapSnap owner Ben Bender winds up his social media to inform the team what's on the agenda for the future of fun and business! With only 4 more episodes to the 100th, can the hosts keep it together for another Monday? #stayTuned 

Episode 90: What the Blush?

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Beginning with an EXCLUSIVE interview with world renowned author Thomas Glave discussing his new book “Among the Bloodpeople: Politics and Flesh”, episode 90 is something not to be missed. Our featured guest M. “Blush” Sutton, owner of Blush & Brushes, highlights a wild Monday night. Werepandas, shankables, artisan oil and colloquial misnomers “make-up” amazing topics of conversation. GM Hil takes one for the team as Blush works her beauty maven magic; refreshing not only Hil’s appearance but the world on the fundamentals of embracing ones “pretty face and beautiful soul”!

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Episode 67: Flipping Out with Temple University Men's Gymnastics!

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A club fire, stagehand union strike, Casey Anthony, Jonbenet Ramsey, naked men on SEPTA and bailouts bailing out bailouts tumble the night away with gymnastics team members Evan and Dash from Temple University Men's Gymnastics [TUG]. These men know how to hold their own with the hosts of Queer 2 The T! Scores of titles under their belts, the guys talk about their future endeavors after they remove their cap and gowns plus what gymnastics has afforded them as they move forward into adulthood. Detailed information on TU Gymnastics and be found on Facebook, Twitter and their OwlSports page. But in the midst of rings, bars and floor routines, the host take a minute to say goodbye to the "Z" in "TMZ".

Artist Spotlight: "Can't Get Enough" by Keemar Davis. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES

Episode 66: Artist Spotlight w/ Janee Latrice!

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Britain is colonizing again...there's a Seattle Nigeria??...safe words...hand signals...VICTIM-eeze with a hashtag for Jesus come full circle as the hosts sit down the astounding Janee Latrice! To explain it would be mundane so you must LISTEN all the way IN!

For more information on Janee, visit: Facebook.com/BelovedLatrice & Twitter.com/BelovedLatrice

Episode 59: A Night of Theater with Karen Smith

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Playwright KAREN SMITH sits with the cast and crew to discuss her upcoming production of 3Divas3. TMZ ease through the case of the Mondays by chatting about Uganda's passing the anti-gay bill, escaping to private islands and sexual surrogacy. OH WHAT A MONDAY at home in Giovanni's Room!!!

Also, Giovanni's Room will be having a reading of "The Ethical Slut" December 6th. For details, go to www.queerbooks.com

Episode 56: A Night of Theater with Theatre Exile

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BIG LINE, little line, BIG LINE, little line, politics, elections, M's special juice concoctions, 9/11 and the Golden Girls all play a part as the hosts of Queer 2 The T sit with Max and Deborah of Theatre Exile to speak about their upcoming production "The English Bride" by Lucile Lichtblau. "Truth mixed in with lies, love with hate", director Deborah Block charmingly paints the tale of relationships, heartache, questioning actuality and mistrust that unfolds amongst the trio of characters. Running November 8-December 2 at Studio X, 1340 South 13th Street, this is a performance you definitely do not want to miss. For more information, go to www.theatreexile.org or call the Box Office at 215.218.4022

Episode 49: Qfest 2 Qt

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With only 7 days until the BIG anniversary party, Queer 2 The T hosts are truly feeling a case of the Mondays. Easing the woes was Qfest Director Thom Cardwell! Regaling stories about LGBTQ shows in the Live Arts/Philly Fringe and Qfest celebrating its 18th year, jet-setting Thom delights the listeners with insights on queer films, gay theater and more.

For detailed information on Qfest, visit www.qfest.com

Artist Spotlight: Tonight's musical track "Oleg Tambulilingan" was submitted by Qian Li. Original track length is 09:25. Queer 2 The T genre listing: World

Episode 48: I Love Being a BRAT!

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OH MOTHER WHAT IN THE SPACE IS GOING ON! This is not the year of the rebel vote as Queer 2 The T hosts T, M, Z and Hottie Correspondent D chat and sing with the cast and crew of BRAT Productions. Opening with the life and trials of DNC vs. RNC, it was the general consensus that we should go back to the "good ole days" when everyone wore hats and tights. When "Eternal Glamnation" and "Popsicle Departures 1989" collide, they birth the ROCKPILE that is the amazing brain child of BRAT. Living life on the fringe, Jess, Kevin and Bobby rock Shiloh Baptist Church with a groovy Rock Odyssey titled "Perfect Space Rocket Day". There is no Santa but it is quite alright as BRAT Productions moves forward to create groundbreaking theater for the Live Arts/Philly Fringe Festival! For more detailed information visit: www.bratproductions.org

Episode 39: Jumpin', Jivin' and Wailin' All Night Long!

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Greek theater concepts get a modern spin with a dash of 1930's flare as the hosts of Queer 2 The T jump and jive with the cast and staff of And Company Theatre's  production of "Jumpin' and Jivin". It wouldn't be a jazzy Monday without a bleach intervention, strange bedfellows wondering "who you wit", how Willa is the modern day MLK and why Keemar doesn't do radio (or stage directions) all while changing the life of Z! Mondays are never drab with this bunch.

*For more details on the status of "Jumpin' and Jivin", visit the And Company Theatre website at www.andcompanytheatre.org 

Episode 35: Artist Spotlight w/ Rajdulari

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From the 835lbs of teenager, face eating pedestrians, to sending love and support to our troops, Queer 2 The T hosts cackle the night away until the lovely RAJDULARI calls the studio to give insight on the history of “Beantown” and her “Honeywine” sultry sound!

For more information on Rajdulari and her #JourneyToTheGrammys album “HONEYWINE”, visit her WEBSITE! Also, take a gander at her MUSIC VIDEO and chat with her directly on FACEBOOK!

Episode 33: Artist Spotlight w/ Monica McIntyre

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Queer 2 The T Hosts T, M and Z sit down with the amazingly talented MONICA MCINTYRE for a rousing conversation of art, culture and what's HOT IN THE HEADLINES! Also, joining in on various topics was the new Hottie Correspondent, DAVON WILLIAMS! Things get heated when subjects arise and opinions are blended when discussing President Barack Obama in drag on the cover of Newsweek, DMX needing a lullaby, new HIV/AIDS prevention drug that acts like "the pill", ex-cons being BANNED for LIFE, sweet tea being the new crack and why the Hottie Corespondent doesn't thinks he's sexy. Everything eventually enlaces itself together when MONICA MCINTYRE graces the microphone with her peacefully and melodic ideology. WHAT AN AMAZING EVENING!

For more information on Monica or how to purchase the songs heard on Queer 2 The T, like Witness and Lullaby for the Self, visit her group page THE HONEYPOTS

Episode 32: "Queer Themes in Shakespeare" pt. 2

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Queer 2 The T hosts T, M and Z sit down once again with the cast of Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre's Titus! Directed in Grand Guignol style by Aaron Cromie, actor Davon Williams explains how he watches Snuff Films to evoke the character of Aaron The Moor. The rest of the crew, JJ Van Name and Rebecca Gissel, delight the listeners about Titus' topless men, puppets, the gallons of blood they go through for every performance infused with Herman Kane puns and a double dipped chocolate love affair LIVE on-air!

Episode 30: Queer Themes in Shakespeare w/The Philadelphia Shakespeare Cast

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