Craig & Friends

The fabulous Freida Slaves joins me to talk cruise ship dancing, diving into drag, pursuing your passions, owning who you are, the power of a name, favorite films, dating do’s and dont’s, living in London and much much more

Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

For more Freida: https://www.instagram.com/freidaslaves

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Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

To celebrate Movie Clubs becoming a part of the regular Craig & Friends feed - and that I'm finally getting to see one of my favorite films tonight at Midnight at The New Beverly - here is a Saturday Matinee Surprise from the early days of the podcast. This is the first Movie Club episode, and one of my favorites.

As per usual, expect a deep dive into all aspects of the plot, the subtext, the themes, duality, voyeurism, sound design, the controversy surrounding the film upon original release, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Craig Wasson and the magic of Brian De Palma. WARNING: this is loaded with spoilers. If that sort of thing bothers you like it does me, go watch th film ASAP and return to enjoy this episode after.

Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

Trauma support specialist & holistic life coach Amy Fiedler joins me to talk healing from trauma, self-soothing, coping mechanisms, relationship patterns, identifying triggers, keeping accountable, compassion for yourself, the misery of people-pleasing, her fab podcast "Connect The Dots, B*tch", preventing reactivity, setting & upholding boundaries, self-trust, family dynamics, self-sabotage, self-esteem, gangster films, "Blue City", and the magic of The Brat Pack canon.

Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at  https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, Listener Questions episodes, Zoom hangouts and much much more.

Follow Amy’s Instagram https://instagram.com/amythelifecoach?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Amy’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6evlqszEUYsZwOZl9Grrl0?si=uSuUKGMGRnqcH_IcNzpk6Q

“The Course For Trauma Survivors Setting Boundaries” is Amy’s fabulous new online course,  available now https://amy-fiedler.teachable.com/p/trauma-survivors-setting-boundaries

Amy’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/amythelifecoach

Craig:

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://instagram.com/videodromedisco

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

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National Network of LQBTQ Family Groups

https://www.familyequality.org/family-support/national-network-lgbtq-family-groups/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

That’s right, Ada & I are having a child! We talk being queer poly neurodiverse people, our romance, considering parenthood and more 💋

Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends and see the affordably repriced & improved benefit tiers to pick which option works best for you. Enjoy early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, queer poly lifestyle chat, parenting discussions, special episodes on our impending journey, Zoom hangouts and much much more while supporting the show.

Full video episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pt7BopF5Il4

ADA:

https://instagram.com/adazanditoncouture

https://www.adazanditon.com

Craig:

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://instagram.com/videodromedisco

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

National Network of LQBTQ Family Groups

https://www.familyequality.org/family-support/national-network-lgbtq-family-groups/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

That’s right, Ada & I are having a child! We talk being queer poly neurodiverse people, our romance, considering parenthood and more 💋

Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends and see the affordably repriced & improved benefit tiers to pick which option works best for you. Enjoy early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, queer poly lifestyle chat, parenting discussions, special episodes on our impending journey, Zoom hangouts and much much more while supporting the show.

Full video episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pt7BopF5Il4

ADA:

https://instagram.com/adazanditoncouture

https://www.adazanditon.com

Craig:

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://instagram.com/videodromedisco

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

National Network of LQBTQ Family Groups

https://www.familyequality.org/family-support/national-network-lgbtq-family-groups/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

Gaby Dunn joins me for a deep deep dive into the madness of 1980’s CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC, the highly fictionalized - and thoroughly ridiculous - story of the Village People. Co-starring Steve Guttenberg, Caitlyn Jenner & Valerie Perrine,  this legendary flop helped close the coffin on the mainstream disco explosion of the late 70s and set the stage for the highly bizarre New Romantic makeover of the band in 1981. We get into the madness of the making of the film, the “gems” lurking in the late era VP catalog, the deeply strange product tie-ins and much much more.

Gaby’s Bad With Money podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-with-money-with-gaby-dunn/id1144712710

Gaby on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/nofungabydunn

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, and more while supporting the show.

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

Judy and I continue our delightful afternoon and talk Gloss, extra arms, Stanley Kubrick, The Andy Warhol Diaries, John Holmes & The Wonderland Murders, sexuality categorization, corporate musicals, situational anxiety, being a scientist, performance choices, family dynamics, undiagnosed mental illness, Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Magnolia, A Woman Under The Influence, and much more

Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and more while supporting the show.

More Judy:

https://instagram.com/justjudythatsit

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe

https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod

https://twitter.com/craigandfriends

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe

https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

The lead singer and co-architect of the wonderful Wang Chung joined me in London to discuss William Friedkin, the push-pull of art v. commerce, “Dance Hall Days”, creating the score to “To Live And Die In L.A.” before seeing a frame of the film, working with John Kalodner, Geffen Records, band dynamics, his solo works, Bob Dylan, the value of being challenged by art, “Primitif”, the spectrum of perfectionism, producing other artists, fiddling with Fairlights, collaborating with Tony Banks, band-name origins, Miles Davis, self-criticism, Jack’s jazz combo, reconnecting with Wang Chung partner Nick Feldman, the impact of “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and much more.

Jack’s site

https://www.jackhues.com

Craig & Friends Presents William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. in 35mm at the legendary Prince Charles Cinema on January 17, 2023, featuring a live Movie Club taping with WANG CHUNG (aka Jack Hues & Nick Feldman) immediately following the film. Get yer tickets now: The Prince Charles Cinema

https://www.wangchung.com

Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, participate in the Movie Club episodes and more while supporting the show.

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe

https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

To celebrate Queer pioneer and Canadian legend Carole Pope's stint as guest judge on Canada's Drag Race, enjoy this encore presentation of the 2018 episode where Carole joined Katya & Craig to talk crimes of passion, teaching Divine to sing, recording with Tim Curry, working with William Friedkin on the CRUISING soundtrack, Bob Ezrin, ALANON, “Music For Lesbians”, Canadian Content, the boorish behaviour of Bernie Taupin, SCTV, sushi'n'blow, touring with Bowie, living with Dusty Springfield, S&M, crimes of cola, and much much more.

Carole on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_pope

Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and more while supporting the show.

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination

Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA)

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe

https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Trans non-binary pioneer Lanah P. joins me to talk abortion rights, The Comic Strip, growing up in Grimsby, starring in “Eat The Rich”, letting Lemmy have it, bringing Bowie down to Taboo, “Pistol In My Pocket”, Shirley Bassey, meeting Margaret Thatcher, the vicissitudes of the showbizniss, “Lanah Be Lit And Be Learning”, musical theater, getting hormones in the early 80s, working men’s clubs of the 70s, Mark E. Smith, Leigh Bowery, self-work, Jayne County, compassion, and much much more.

Lanah on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDpI8ZC7spqtJUXaiMG3ow

Lanah on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lanah.p

Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends  You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and more while supporting the show.

Donate to the Abortion Support Network

https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/

Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund

https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate

Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu

For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co