It’s Red, White and Rose, on another great bonus podcast with Chef Lynn as he deep dives into wines.

Welcome to Rainbow Gastronomy on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus foodie episodes that feature all things foodie with our Special Correspondent, Chef Lynn Wheeler in Florida. Here you will find cooking tips, restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and even an occasional interview or two with other culinary professionals. These episodes feature something for every home cook to enjoy and for those that might want to learn a new trick or two.

Chef Lynn Wheeler is a professional chef with an extensive background in all aspects of food preparation and service. He runs the successful website, www.cheflynnwheeler.com where he features recipe’s, information on his catering business, the “Duck Truck Gourmet,” and much more. You follow Nathan on social media at @cheflynnwheeler. Look for his new YouTube channel soon. He will be presenting segments on a semi-regular basis, depending on what foodie news comes across his radar and when Chef Lynn is available to record. You can email Chef Lynn here at Left of Str8 Radio, to give foodie recommendations, profiles of people you would like to see him discuss, and any of your burning foodie questions. His email is [email protected]

The Left of Str8 Radio Network is dedicated to providing quality content for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Ally’s. We offer podcast interviews from Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Music and Advocacy, as well as special events and segments of interest. The network is owned and operated by Scott Fullerton and has been in operation since 2015. The flagship podcast is the “Left of Str8 Show,” and we are always looking to host and produce other quality content. You can contact us through the website at www.leftofstr8radio.com or email Scott directly at [email protected] Look for the network on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @leftofstr8; on twitter (X) @leftofstr8radio; and on facebook and youtube @leftofstr8show. You can follow and subscribe to our video podcasts on YouTube and Spotify, and follow and subscribe to our audio podcast on itunes, iheartradio, google podcasts, goodpods, amazon music, audible and more.

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today Is Charlie Sprinkman, the Founder and CEO of “Everywhere is Queer,” a website and App, that shows gay owned businesses and social groups all over the world. It was a great chat and you need to check out the website www.everywhereisqueer.com or download the app on your Apple or Android phone.

Also we have a Best Of 5 Questions With James Duke Mason. Duke is one of our favorite guests with keen political insights and has conducted some amazing interviews in politics and entertainment for his Duke’s Downloads live interviews on Instagram.

And the questions are…..

Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Podcasts, hosted by Scott Fullerton. Left of Str8 Podcasts were created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and our current podcasts are: “Left of Str8 Show Interviews,” where we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy; “5 Questions With…” where we ask the guests from last week’s interviews 5 more silly and fun questions; “Standing on my Soapbox,” where we talk about more serious issues such as politics, religion, minority rights, environment, etc.; and “Bears of a Certain Age,” a lifestyle podcast mostly for gay men bears and chubs and their admirers, pushing 50 years old and up. We also have some Special Correspondents segments. Currently there is “Rainbow Gastronomy,” a special foodie segment twice a month with acclaimed chef, Chef Lynn Wheeler; and “Bent Cinema,” a special segment with cinephile Nathan Box, who talks all things movies.

Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm.

Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook.

Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network.

You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8

It’s time for the Academy Awards and our Special Film Correspondent Nathan Box is ready with his year end wrap up of the top films up for awards this year. Listen to Nathan’s predictions (Hint: There’s a reason he’s our expert, when you see how many of his picks come true), and what trends he’s excited for this next year and what is keeping him up at night.

Welcome to “Bent Cinema” here on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus entertainment episodes that feature all things Cinema with our Special Correspondent, Nathan Box out of Washington State. Here you will find Movie Reviews, Spotlights on certain movies, actors, directors, producers, writers and more. There will be some behind the scenes moments, commentary and even an interview or two on occasions.

Nathan Box is a long time cinephile with an extensive background in reviewing movies and entertainment. He runs the successful website, www.natetheworld.com where he features reviews, essay’s, art and more. You follow Nathan on social media at @natetheworld. He will be presenting segments on a semi-regular basis, depending on movie releases and when Nathan is available to record. You can email Nathan here at Left of Str8 Radio, to give movie recommendations, profiles of people you would like to see him discuss, and any of your burning cinema questions. His email is [email protected]

The Left of Str8 Radio Network is dedicated to providing quality content for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Ally’s. We offer podcast interviews from Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Music and Advocacy, as well as special events and segments of interest. The network is owned and operated by Scott Fullerton and has been in operation since 2015. The flagship podcast is the “Left of Str8 Show,” and we are always looking to host and produce other quality content. You can contact us through the website at www.leftofstr8radio.com or email Scott directly at [email protected] Look for the network on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @leftofstr8; on twitter (X) @leftofstr8radio; and on facebook and youtube @leftofstr8show. You can follow and subscribe to our video podcasts on YouTube and Spotify, and follow and subscribe to our audio podcast on itunes, iheartradio, google podcasts, goodpods, amazon music, audible and more.

Summary

Charlie Sprinkman, the visionary founder of Everywhere is Queer, discusses the creation and impact of the platform, which serves as a worldwide map of queer-owned businesses and community spaces. Charlie shares their background, including growing up in a conservative Catholic family and coming out later in life. They also talk about their travels and living in Portland, Oregon. The challenges and growth of Everywhere is Queer are explored, along with the future plans for the platform. Charlie emphasizes the importance of supporting queer-owned businesses and creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

Takeaways

Everywhere is Queer is a worldwide map of queer-owned businesses and community spaces.

The platform aims to enhance queer visibility and create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

Charlie Sprinkman, the founder of Everywhere is Queer, shares their personal journey and the inspiration behind the platform.

The app has received positive feedback and support from the community, with thousands of businesses and individuals expressing gratitude for the resource.

Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Podcasts, hosted by Scott Fullerton. Left of Str8 Podcasts were created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and our current podcasts are: “Left of Str8 Show Interviews,” where we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy; “5 Questions With…” where we ask the guests from last week’s interviews 5 more silly and fun questions; “Standing on my Soapbox,” where we talk about more serious issues such as politics, religion, minority rights, environment, etc.; and “Bears of a Certain Age,” a lifestyle podcast mostly for gay men bears and chubs and their admirers, pushing 50 years old and up. We also have some Special Correspondents segments. Currently there is “Rainbow Gastronomy,” a special foodie segment twice a month with acclaimed chef, Chef Lynn Wheeler; and “Bent Cinema,” a special segment with cinephile Nathan Box, who talks all things movies.

Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm.

Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook.

Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network.

You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8

Ready to Deep Dive into our guest’s personalities? It’s time for “5 Questions With…” We put our previous guests back on the hot seat to answer 5 more burning, quirky and random questions we just had to know. Back today is… Josiah Myers from last week where we talked all about his businesses and his music career with his band Last Youth. Then we bring back one of our favorite guests, Jonathan Lovitz for a very special BEST OF.

And the questions are…..

Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Podcasts, hosted by Scott Fullerton. Left of Str8 Podcasts were created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and our current podcasts are: “Left of Str8 Show Interviews,” where we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy; “5 Questions With…” where we ask the guests from last week’s interviews 5 more silly and fun questions; “Standing on my Soapbox,” where we talk about more serious issues such as politics, religion, minority rights, environment, etc.; and “Bears of a Certain Age,” a lifestyle podcast mostly for gay men bears and chubs and their admirers, pushing 50 years old and up. We also have some Special Correspondents segments. Currently there is “Rainbow Gastronomy,” a special foodie segment twice a month with acclaimed chef, Chef Lynn Wheeler; and “Bent Cinema,” a special segment with cinephile Nathan Box, who talks all things movies.

Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm.

Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook.

Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network.

You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8

Summary

In this episode, Chef Lin interviews her friend Jamie Main, a fromager and owner of Main Creations. They discuss Jamie's background in the cheese industry, her process for choosing cheeses and creating pairings, and her catering business. Jamie shares cheese and condiment pairings for both beginners and more adventurous cheese lovers. They also talk about the Stinking Bishop cheese and managing customer expectations. Jamie provides her contact information for those interested in ordering her products.

Takeaways

A fromager is someone who knows about cheese and can care for, cut, present, and talk about cheeses from around the world.

When choosing cheeses for a menu or a client, it's important to consider a variety of flavors, textures, and milk sources.

Pairing cheeses with condiments can enhance the flavors and create a balanced experience.

Main Creations offers specialized catering and products like bacon salt and toffees.

For beginners, starting with a soft, hard, and blue cheese is a good introduction to different flavors and textures.

For more adventurous cheese lovers, exploring unique and stinky cheeses can be a fun experience.

Managing customer expectations is important, especially when it comes to strong and stinky cheeses.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:52

Becoming a Fromager

06:14

Choosing Cheeses and Pairings

10:02

Main Creations and Catering

24:54

Stinky Cheeses and Customer Expectations

27:13

Contact Information and Conclusion

Welcome to Rainbow Gastronomy on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. These are bonus foodie episodes that feature all things foodie with our Special Correspondent, Chef Lynn Wheeler in Florida. Here you will find cooking tips, restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and even an occasional interview or two with other culinary professionals. These episodes feature something for every home cook to enjoy and for those that might want to learn a new trick or two.

Chef Lynn Wheeler is a professional chef with an extensive background in all aspects of food preparation and service. He runs the successful website, www.cheflynnwheeler.com where he features recipe’s, information on his catering business, the “Duck Truck Gourmet,” and much more. You follow Nathan on social media at @cheflynnwheeler. Look for his new YouTube channel soon. He will be presenting segments on a semi-regular basis, depending on what foodie news comes across his radar and when Chef Lynn is available to record. You can email Chef Lynn here at Left of Str8 Radio, to give foodie recommendations, profiles of people you would like to see him discuss, and any of your burning foodie questions. His email is [email protected]

The Left of Str8 Radio Network is dedicated to providing quality content for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Ally’s. We offer podcast interviews from Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Music and Advocacy, as well as special events and segments of interest. The network is owned and operated by Scott Fullerton and has been in operation since 2015. The flagship podcast is the “Left of Str8 Show,” and we are always looking to host and produce other quality content. You can contact us through the website at www.leftofstr8radio.com or email Scott directly at [email protected] Look for the network on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @leftofstr8; on twitter (X) @leftofstr8radio; and on facebook and youtube @leftofstr8show. You can follow and subscribe to our video podcasts on YouTube and Spotify, and follow and subscribe to our audio podcast on itunes, iheartradio, google podcasts, goodpods, amazon music, audible and more.

The Chris’s Have Arrived!! Scott and Jonny welcome Chris Squared, Chris Scott and Chris Barker, Jonny’s person stylists, as they join the podcast bears to talk fashion for the Bears! If you watch us regularly (and why wouldn’t you dang it), you know that Jonny is always looking amazing and Scott pretty much gets by. We welcome the Chris’s ideas and suggestions and hope to have them back often.

Welcome to "Bears of a Certain Age," the lifestyle podcast for the bear and chub communities and their admirers, who are approaching 50 years young and up. Your Co-Hosts are Scott Fullerton from the Left of Str8 Radio Network and Jonny Shuffield from The Queer Centric. Scott and Jonny have both been entertaining the lgbtq community thru their own podcasts and writings for a combined 20 years, and Jonny has been an entertainer and host for many lgbtq events beyond that.

Join us as we rant, rave, laugh, cry and talk about all things a little later in life and how we deal with them thru humor, education and fun.

We very much want this to be a listener driven show, so we are asking our audience to submit questions for our "Ask The Bears" segment; submit "Bear Hugz" for people who deserve a little public praise; Tell us about their favorite things for our "Bear Necessities Segment; and any other goofy puns that Scott can think up. Submit everything to [email protected]

We hope you will enjoy this episode and on YouTube, will click the little bell to get notified for future episodes. We are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and more. Please "SHARE THE BEARS" with your friends and please give us a Thumbs Up or a 5 Star Rating so more people will be able to find us. You can follow our social media at "@bearsofacertainage" on Instagram, Threads, and Tik Tok, and look for our website soon.

Summary

Charles Graise, Program Director of the Bayard Rustin LGBTQIA Plus Resource Center, discusses his childhood, coming out journey, and the significance of Black History Month. He highlights the legacy of Bayard Rustin and the center's history and growth. Graise emphasizes the challenges faced by the black community in accepting LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of faith in affirming the community. He also discusses the services and programs offered by the center and the need for funding and support.

Takeaways

The Bayard Rustin LGBTQIA Plus Resource Center provides support and resources for the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on serving black LGBTQ+ individuals.

Bayard Rustin, an openly black gay man, played a significant role in the civil rights movement and serves as an inspiration for the center's work.

The center offers a range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health referrals, HIV testing, and community engagement programs.

The black community faces unique challenges in accepting LGBTQ+ individuals, and education and love are key to overcoming these barriers.

Faith can be affirming to the LGBTQ+ community when it focuses on love and acceptance, and the community can be affirming to faith by demanding inclusion and understanding.

The center relies on funding and support to continue its important work and welcomes volunteers and donations.

Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Podcasts, hosted by Scott Fullerton. Left of Str8 Podcasts were created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and our current podcasts are: “Left of Str8 Show Interviews,” where we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy; “5 Questions With…” where we ask the guests from last week’s interviews 5 more silly and fun questions; “Standing on my Soapbox,” where we talk about more serious issues such as politics, religion, minority rights, environment, etc.; and “Bears of a Certain Age,” a lifestyle podcast mostly for gay men bears and chubs and their admirers, pushing 50 years old and up. We also have some Special Correspondents segments. Currently there is “Rainbow Gastronomy,” a special foodie segment twice a month with acclaimed chef, Chef Lynn Wheeler; and “Bent Cinema,” a special segment with cinephile Nathan Box, who talks all things movies.

Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm.

Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook.

Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network.

You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8

Summary

In this conversation, Scott interviews Josiah Myers, the CEO of Arriva and a talented musician. They discuss Josiah's journey in starting Arriva, a short-term rental company, and his passion for music. Josiah shares his experiences in balancing work and music, finding inspiration, and creating unique experiences for guests. He also talks about the importance of authenticity and embracing discomfort. Throughout the conversation, Josiah emphasizes the importance of pursuing what truly makes you happy and finding fulfillment in both personal and professional pursuits.

Takeaways

Find a balance between work and personal passions to lead a fulfilling life.

Embrace discomfort and take risks to grow personally and professionally.

Create unique experiences for guests by focusing on authenticity and customer service.

Use technology to enhance business operations and connect with customers.

Measure success by daily actions and pursuing what truly makes you happy.Thank you for listening to Left of Str8 Podcasts, hosted by Scott Fullerton. Left of Str8 Podcasts were created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and our current podcasts are: “Left of Str8 Show Interviews,” where we interview celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy; “5 Questions With…” where we ask the guests from last week’s interviews 5 more silly and fun questions; “Standing on my Soapbox,” where we talk about more serious issues such as politics, religion, minority rights, environment, etc.; and “Bears of a Certain Age,” a lifestyle podcast mostly for gay men bears and chubs and their admirers, pushing 50 years old and up. We also have some Special Correspondents segments. Currently there is “Rainbow Gastronomy,” a special foodie segment twice a month with acclaimed chef, Chef Lynn Wheeler; and “Bent Cinema,” a special segment with cinephile Nathan Box, who talks all things movies.

Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm.

Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook.

Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network.

You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8