Let's Get Both Ties

This is a reissue of an episode from The Royal Podcast of Oz in which Jay talks with Zoe O'Hallin-Berne about how important Ozma's story is to transgender Oz fans.

Reading from The Marvelous Land of Oz performed by Stephen Alexander Willis for Willow Audio Books, used with permission.

Jay and Sam talk about the groundbreaking sitcom Will & Grace, which was one of the first queer stories Sam was exposed to.

Zoe O'Haillin-Berne returns to talk about Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a musical she's performed that has also been adapted into a film. Plus, her dog expresses their opinions.

On the heels of a ton of set photo leaks for the new Superman movie, Jay and Jonathan Miranda talk about the iconic superhero, what different iterations were trying to do, some of the history, and which supporting character Jay is thirsty for.

Jay wasn't planning on having Jonathan Miranda back this month.

Jay wasn't planning on discussing To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar this month.

But plans change.

Jay and Jon discuss a drag fairy tale classic!

Jay invites author Dee Michel to discuss the queer aspects of The Wizard of Oz.

Check out Dee's website at: https://www.deemichel.info/

Opening: Over the Rainbow by the Gay Men's Chorus of Boston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ANRvwWyq8

Closing: The Trolley Song by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDrX33Xb7Do

Jay does another ramble, encouraging you to show up for queer stories, because if we don't, who will?

Bill Graff makes a return to discuss Blake Edwards' Victor/Victoria and he and Jay try to decide if Julie Andrews convincingly played a man.

To celebrate Pride Month, we are looking at films that feature queer characters. Kicking off, Angelo Thomas talks to us about his films: The Incredible Jake Parker, DeRosa: Life, Love and Art in Transition, Three Quarters Dead and a look at what's coming next in his ongoing film career.

As a bonus, Jay reads a fun comic bit.