Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. and Martha Madrigal

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Keith Porter's Death Matters Too!
• So Many Magical TERF Apologists
• The Republicans Want To Look In Kids' Pants...To Keep Them...Safe?
• ...and so much more!

FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "No Homo" by Lambrini Girls

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Charles sat down with actor and multi-hyphenated artist Joseph Ahmed of Philadelphia's Hedgerow Theatre Company.

They talked about Joseph's appearance in the upcoming one-person play "Draw The Circle."

They also discussed how Joseph's gender journey and biracial identities informed their performance, the vulnerability of a performer, and so much more!

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In This First Episode of 2026, We Talk About:

• Happy Belated Birthday, Martha!
• We Can't Let The Fascists Go Unchallenged
• Renee Nicole Good Was Murdered By Cowards
• ...and so much more!

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

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Charles & Martha sat down with friends of the pod and friends in real life, two-time Peabody Award-winning host of WXPN's "Kids Corner," Kathy O'Connell, and author, professor, and media arts scholar Dr. Alfred L. Martin, Jr., to discuss the holiday film "The Family Stone."

Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?

Is it a holiday classic?

Why exactly is Everett so mad?

Is Sybil really the villain of this story?

Does this movie actually make sense?

All of these questions and more are answered in this special holiday edition of Full Circle (the Podcast!)

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Charles and Martha sat down with Deborah Block, Artistic Director, and actors Arianna Gayle and Scott Greer from Theater Exile in South Philadelphia.

They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Can It Be? Omigoodness...MARTHA'S BACK!!!
• Getting Rid Of The Old To Make Room For The New
• A BIG OL' Game Of Catch Up
• ...and so much more!

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades

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We were blessed with the opportunity to sit and chat with the singular talent that is Susan Werner! We discuss music (including hers, of course,) gender, sexuality, the need for more love, fun...and more! You'll want to make sure you listen until the very end for a very special treat!

- (rebroadcast of Episode #24 Season 1 originally released 6/27/22)

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Music From This Episode: "FYA (Free Your A$S)"

"May I Suggest" (Live from Philly Folk Fest - 2010)
"Manhattan, Kansas (Live at City Winery, NYC - 2011) 

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We were so fortunate to be able to sit and chat with two-time Peabody Award-winning children's radio host Kathy O'Connell! We discuss what to say to kids in these turbulent times. What is the soundtrack to the new revolution? Has children's programming always been subversive? All that and more in this very special episode of Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal!

- (rebroadcast of Episode #20 Season 1 originally released 6/3/22)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - Full Circle Kids Playlist (with curation help from Kathy O'Connell): Apple Music
Spotify

To Listen To Kathy's Show & Learn More About Kids Corner:
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kidscorner.org

Other Great Kid's Music:
Check Out The "Trans/Non-Binary Kids Mix" by Ants On A Log & Friends
Uncle Devin Show/WeeNation Radio

Teaching Hard History: Learning For Justice/Teaching Hard History Magazine
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Charles sat down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake.

They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."

They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!

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Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang.
They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ ,and so much more
- (rebroadcast of Episode #125 Season 3 originally released 10/7/24) 

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