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HOSTED BY:
KURTIS SUNSET &
LEAH HALSTON
IN THIS SHOW
May O'Nays (Andrew Schaftlein) comes on the show to discuss Tuba Atonement, a show he wrote about coming to terms with queerness in the midst of exploring past church trauma. She is the new reigning champion of the Heap of Trouble segment. Kurtis and Leah discuss their time in high school band.
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Christian Gallardo comes on the show to discuss animation! Born and raised in Texas, Christian is the animator behind Snack Attacks and upcoming film, Birds of Amuse! He is also the creator of the intro animation for the Weathering Rainbows Show!
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Ryan Alvey comes on the show to discuss his job as a U=U Ambassador. Ryan has lived with HIV for the past two years. For years, contracting HIV was his greatest fear, but it transformed his life into one of meaning as he now lives open about his status and encourages others to do the same.
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Bernadette Barton, author of "The Pornification of America: How Raunch Culture is Ruining Our Society," discusses the influence pornography has had on everything from commercials to Presidential elections. She is also the author of Pray the Gay Away: The Extraordinary Lives of Bible Belt Gays.
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Chad Benefield, Co-Host of WBKR Country Music Radio Morning Show, discusses his wild adventures of living as an openly gay man in country radio. He discusses his involvement with the Owensboro Fairness Ordinance and a heap of trouble basket that he made for a special friend.
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Chris Stanley, Social Media Influencer and Tiktok Star, sits down to answer all the juicy questions of his newly crowned "My Gay Online Boyfriend" winner, and our Co-Host, Kurtis Sunset! Chris is also the Guest of Honor for Kentuckiana Pride 2022!
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Kurtis interviews Lt. Col. Bree Fram from the U.S. Space Force. Bree is one of the highest ranking transgender individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces. She discusses current progress and the trying moments throughout her career. She is the author of Honor & Integrity: The Story of Transgender Troops.
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Caley Logsdon, a southern transgender woman, and her mom, Jennifer Richardson, from Owensboro, Kentucky join us to discuss how to be an accepting parent, even in rural areas, and give advice on transgender health care and fashion tips.
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Art Bezrukavenko, a social media star, tells his journey from Ukraine to America. But we didn't stop there with him, we toss in some wild questions that will have even some of his loyal fans and supporters learning something new about him. Art is the Host of Art in the Park!
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Marcus Macchi, a graduating senior of 2022, discusses his role in implementing change at his Catholic School that had an outdated policy of gendering graduation gowns.
But first, Kurtis and Leah answer some of your alls questions from Pride!
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Tori WhoDat, a former christian artist turned mainstream musician with her raps and hiphop, tells her story of coming out and being true to herself! She has opened for big name artist like Flo Rida and MGK! Coming from New Orleans to Memphis, she is a big hit in LGBTQ+ Music.
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In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Ashley Anna Parks, author of Taking Flight, a memoir on transitioning at the age of 65. Having lived 65 years presenting as a male, being married to a woman twice, having children, serving in the military, and being a minister, Ashley reached a point where she had to set herself free. Taking Flight is all about that emotional journey of transitioning and finding happiness in her 60’s.