My feelings and thoughts on the 2024 election and what Women, Children, POC, LGBTQIA+ individuals and immigrants have to look forward to.

It's election day in the U.S. and the holidays and family gatherings are just around the corner.

Are you prepared for the upcoming conversations with those whose political and religious leanings are different than yours?

Your peace, safety and well-being should be first and foremost; so here are some tips and hints on handling those difficult and usually uncomfortable situations.

On this episode, my guests and I are dive into the competitive world of drag, discussing some tensions that are bubbling up between the new generation of queens and seasoned drag entertainers.

We talk about limited performance spaces, mentorship, expectations for the new vs the old and making sure our local drag kings aren't left out of Queer spaces.

My guests are Della Licious, Patience Eau Claire, Desiree Bouvier, MJ Banks, Dante Kyng, Izzy Omega, Amelia Bearhardt, Johnnee Crash, Zariah St. Vontrell. Please follow them all on Meta and Instagram.

My guest, Robin Swails-Thompson and I discuss the differences (and similarities) between Polyamory, Open Relationships and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), what an ENM relationship can look like and what is important to consider before you enter into a Polyamorous relationship.

Robin references Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) by Martha Kauppi

Robin ([email protected]) hosts (among other groups) The Ethical Non-Monogamy Social Group hosted at the Damien Center at 26 North Arsenal Street Indianapolis IN 46201 - Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

It's spooky season, so on this episode of "Fat, Femme, Old & Asian," Britt Coundiff, Cam Day, Jeremy Ecenbarger, Scott Ziegler and yours truly discuss some of our favorite horror movies, final girls, ongoing tropes and the future of Queer representation in cinema.

Some of the movies discussed and recommended are: "It Follows" "Terrifier" "The Blackening" and "Barbarian" in addition to the classic slashers like "Halloween", "The Conjouring" and "Hush".

And Cam can be found through Meta at www.facebook.com/camodaze ;-)

Opening music credit: Halloween (Dance Mix) Tubular Bells - 2015

Reading and shade. A defense mechanism or a way of life? Communication style or whole personality?

We can all kiki, read and throw shade but do we balance it out with compliments and affirmation?

On this special episode of FFOA, Halle sits down with Rebecca Berfanger of RJ Berfanger Law LLC ([email protected]) and Daniel Gordon of Gold Insurance Agency (goldinsuranceagency.com) to discuss ways that LGBTQ+ folx can protect themselves and ensure their loved ones, family and friends are able to ensure their final wishes for distribution of assets are met and honored.

During this episode we spend time with some of the shadow cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show 2024 at Newfields 10/4/2024.

Featuring Nastily B, Ilana Ala Mode, Codi Christine-Stevens, Kitt, St. Clair, Max Maneater and Peter Von Teaser.

In this episode, host Halle Pino discusses the complex relationship between LGBTQIA+ identities and organized religion and faith. She is joined by two guests, Pastor Nicole McDonald and Pastrix Carmen Doherty, who share their personal experiences and perspectives. They discuss the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals within organized religions, the interpretation of scripture, and the role of religious communities in fostering acceptance and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of identities and the need for churches to overcome fear and embrace inclusivity. 

Our Kaleidoscope Community Inc

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Indianapolis, IN 46204

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We meet every Thursday doors open at 5:30 for Queer Cafe and The Experience is at 6. Evening ends at 8 so stop by anytime. 

Pastor Nicole McDonald, Interim Senior Pastor

701 North Delaware Street

Indianapolis IN 46204

Sunday Worship at 10:30

Each Sunday, all ages listen to and explore the same Scripture readings, to help foster a balanced faith life for our children, youth and adults. We also celebrate Communion, the center of our faith, where all are welcome.

Our order of worship has five movements. 

We embrace inclusive language and leadership at Central as it reflects an environment where diversity is accepted and valued. We are also an Open and Affirming Congregation, which means that we welcome all of God’s people into the full life of the church without exception.