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It has been a little while since I've discussed Queer as Folk so I thought why not have on a queer media expert to not only recap episode 13 but also discuss whether the TV show is still relevant in today's culture?
Jonathan Yaskoff is a talented film director, producer, and actor who recently starred in the film Bear Week Diaries (all about the iconic Provincetown Bear Week)! He was recently in the film Smothered By Mothers which stars actress Heather Matarazzo. And if you're a Real Housewives of Miami fan, you may remember him as the producer of Adriana De Moura's music video Fyah (when the women were all having a meltdown haha).
We discuss some of the key storylines in Queer as Folk, like sleeping with your boss (definitely a no no), conversion therapy, and the wild parties at Babylon.
Then, Jonathan reveals the behind the scenes of filming Reality TV and what it's like being on the Real Housewives. And, because Jonathan has been both behind and on the camera, he discusses his thoughts on sex scenes, nudity, and consent culture. Get ready for quite a dynamic conversation!
Be sure to follow Jonathan on IG where you'll find out more about his film career @jonathan_yaskoff
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Hey, true crime friends. This week we are diving into episode5 of Death in the Dorms series- the murder of College of Charleston student, Patrick Moffly.
Patrick was a likable student who got in over his head whenhe got involved in dealing drugs. When a drug deal turns into a violent robbery, Patrick is left shot by another dealer named Charles Mungin III.
Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen
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Sources:
Hulu Docuseries Death in the Dorms- Season 2, Episode 5
Originally Aired on Jan. 16th, 2022:
Aaron Hamburger, writer of Nirvana Is Here, talks with Andrew about how he approached writing a novel that explores Queer desire, trauma, and Jewish identity in the segregated suburbs of Detroit. Aaron's book has been highly praised and won the Bronze Medal in the 2019 Foreword Indies Book Awards.
"Combine the sensuality and haunting nostalgia of Andre Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name with the raw emotion of Kurt Cobain’s songwriting, then set it to a 90s-era grunge soundtrack, and you’ve got Nirvana Is Here."
Follow Aaron Hamburger on Instagram, @aaronhamburger1.
To learn more about Aaron and his work, explore his website: https://aaronhamburger.com/
To purchase Nirvana is Here head on over to: https://bookshop.org/books/nirvana-is-here/9781941110775
To listen to Charlie Thurston read Nirvana is Here, head to Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Nirvana-is-Here-Audiobook/1541431650
Presenting the first ever Fiancé Reactions podcast episode where Lawrence and I talk about what we're watching and our authentic reactions!Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroom
In honor of Felice Picano's gay literary legacy, I would like to re-feature my conversation with him that happened in April 2024. May you rest well Felice and thank you for all you did for gay rights.
I'm joined with award winning author Felice Picano who was a key figure of the Greenwich Village literary community from the mid-1970s through the 1990s. He was one of the founders of the modern gay literature movement, particularly through his involvement with the literary salon the Violet Quill. He explains how Violet Quill came to be, and why he decided to co-found this literary society with six other gay writers in New York City, including Andrew Holleran and Edmund White. Their goal? To meet and give each other creative feedback at a time when gay literature wasn't being taken seriously at all. During his time in Greenwich Village's gay literary scene, Felice explains that he met many notable authors like Frank O'Hara, Allen Ginsberg, and yes even Truman Capote. In 1977, he founded Sea Horse Press, the country's first gay-oriented publishing house, and in 1981, he became editor-in-chief of The Gay Presses of New York. He continues to teach and write, and one day hopes that Hollywood matures enough to adapt more queer literature into films.
You can find all of Felice's books here: https://www.felicepicano.net/
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Presenting the first ever Gay and Lesbian Review magazine podcast discussion! Dr. Andrew Rimby, host of the Ivory Tower Boiler Room, interviews Jan/Feb contributing writers to the "Strange Fruit" magazine issue. Listen to William Benemann talk about Mark Twain engaging in bottom shaming...oh yeah definitely a NSFW topic, Margaret Vandenburg exploring the "pansy craze" of the 1920s, and Laurence Senelick discussing a few of his favorite issues he's written for the magazine.
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Vanessa M. Reiser, a licensed clinical social worker, enters the ITBR to talk about her book Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People. Vanessa discusses the typical behaviors and thought patterns of narcissists, including their inability to handle criticism, their tendency to retaliate, and their desire for constant attention and validation. She advises on strategies for identifying and protecting oneself from narcissistic abuse.
She explains how narcissistic traits can enable success in certain professions like business, politics, and the military, and how this dynamic has played out in the current political climate.
You can find Vanessa's book here: Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People
Be sure to follow Vanessa on Instagram, @vanessareiserlcsw.
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Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
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Hey, true crime friends! This week we are covering episode 4of the Death in the Dorms series- the death of Max Gruver. Max was only a few weeks into his freshman year and close to making it into his dream fraternity- Phi Delta Theta- when he became targeted by a sophomore active named Matthew Naquin.
Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen
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Sources:
Death in the Dorms Season 2, Episode 4
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22689-blood-alcohol-content-bac
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_jury
https://education.seattlepi.com/frat-bid-ceremony-1297.html
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Happy Valentine's Day ITBR family! What a special VDAY gift to have author Mary McMyne back on the podcast to talk all about her new novel A Rose By Any Other Name. Mary explains how her interest in retelling Shakespeare's sonnets, particularly the "dark lady" sonnets, led her to write her new novel. Throughout our conversation, she explores the gendered dynamics and biases present in Shakespeare's portrayal of women in his works. She also explains how she researched Elizabethan beliefs about magic, alchemy, astrology, and the interconnected view of the natural and supernatural worlds during that time period.
You can read more about Mary and purchase her novels here:
https://marymcmyne.com/
Be sure to follow Mary on Instagram, @marymcmyne.
Be sure to listen to Mary's first ITBR podcast all about her novel The Book of Gothel (a retelling of "Rapunzel" from the witch's perspective): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNzItVQmQsY
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Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
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I'm so excited to welcome writer Curtis Chin on the podcast to discuss his memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," which explores his upbringing in his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit during the 1980s. He shares how the restaurant and his family's history in Michigan since the 1800s inspired him to write the memoir to pass on this story to the next generation. He then touches on the challenges Chinese immigrants faced during that time period, including anti-Asian violence and the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Then, Curtis reflects on how his intersectional identity as an Asian American, working-class person, and closeted gay youth collided in formative experiences, such as an incident at the restaurant involving a drag queen customer. He shares how the writing process allowed him to revisit and process these complex identity issues.
You can get your hands on Curtis' book and learn more about his writing here:www.curtisfromdetroit.com
Follow Curtis on IG,@curtischin8
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Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.
Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150
Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
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