"Library Hours" with Reed Brice

What's it like working in a school library? What's the best vampire movie? Which is the best Southern California grocery store chain to dress up in?

All these questions (and all the gory details) will be answered on this end-of-the-year episode of "Library Hours" with our special guest, a library assistant named Ari (they/them, @wildberryautumn)!

All proceeds for the limited podcast series "Library Hours" will go towards an honorarium paid to guests as well as the Los Angeles mutual aid organization "Solidarity and Snacks" (@solidaritysnax on Twitter). 

(Content warning: mention of homophobia, transphobia, racism, ableism, media depictions of violence and sexuality)

What's the Baltimore comedy scene like? How does Trisha Paytas do any of the things that she does? What's sounding? All these questions, and more, will be answered on today's "Library Hours!"

This week, Brice is joined by comedian Camirin Farmer (@camirinfarmer), who co-hosts the podcast "Bong Hits" as well as the show "Your Virgo Friend, Camirin" for eternal.tv!

All proceeds for the limited podcast series “Library Hours” will go towards an honorarium paid to guests as well as the Los Angeles mutual aid “Solidarity and Snacks” (@solidaritysnax ).

(Content warning: swearing, non-gratuitous conversations around sexuality, racism, misogyny, transphobia, drug use.)

What is it like dealing with disability as a professional writer in television? What are the myths feeding fatphobia? What inspires the pursuit of painting dog portraits? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of “Library Hours” with special guest Andra Whipple (@whipsical)! 

Whipple is a professional writer and comedian whose work you might know from “Adam Ruins Everything” as well as events like the WGA Awards! Other works include hilariously subversive online content such as “Under the Table” and live shows “Welcome to Boobtown!” and “Strangers” at The Second City.

All proceeds for the limited podcast series “Library Hours” will go towards an honorarium paid to guests as well as the Los Angeles mutual aid “Solidarity and Snacks” (@solidaritysnax on Twitter). 

(Content warning: swearing, non-gratuitous conversations around racism, misogyny, transphobia, fatphobia, ableism, classism).

What's it like being an up-and-coming drag queen? How have live performers found their joy and given life under formidable circumstances and venue closures? Which horror movie trope character are you? All these vital life questions and MORE will be revealed with our gorgeous, genius guest: Die Anna! (@yourdeadsister on Instagram, @Die666Anna on Twitter, and @blackandbored on Venmo)

Fanboy Brice is joined by Die Anna, professional drag queen and member of the Haus of Flamboyant, to discuss everything from getting her start in the art form to refining her persona and performances. This is your bonus episode for Pride season. Come get all your love and support from these two trans weirdos!

(Content warning: casual mention of substance use, swearing, non-explicit mention of racism, homophobia, transphobia.)

What does kink mean in the context of LGBTQIA+ sexuality? What is it like navigating the queer scene as a chronically ill/disabled person? Who are those people running around Pride in puppy hoods? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in this special Pride 2021 episode of “Library Hours”! 

Reed Brice is joined by friend and special guest, Orion (@pupstarorion on Twitter), an educator with emphasis on navigating sexuality and relationships as a chronically ill/disabled person. They also hold the title of LA Pup 2021 in the gay leather scene! They discuss what it’s like cruising as a queer, trans person of color, share their own formative moments in discovering the scene, and offer info and resources to anyone out there who feels the call of the wild! 

Resources mentioned:

Obsidian LA: @obsidian_la (Instagram)

Black Wolf Leather: @blackwolfleather (Instagram)

All proceeds for the limited podcast series "Library Hours" will go towards an honorarium paid to guests as well as the Los Angeles mutual aid organization "Solidarity and Snacks" (@solidaritysnax on Twitter). 

Please visit patreon.com/libraryhourswithreedbrice for more information on how to donate and access future bonus content! 

(Content warning: Swearing, explicit and frank talk about kink and sexuality, homophobia, transphobia, disability and chronic illness, systemic racism, partner abuse.)

What is the relationship between the poet and her audience? What is the "green ribbon" that we all have around our throats? What is it like to go to a gay bar with Reed Brice?

All of these questions, plus more, to be answered by this week's guest: Pushcart Prize nominated author Muriel Leung is here to speak about the publication of her third book, a collection of essays-in-verse called, "Imagine Us, the Swarm" by Nightboat Books.

She is also here to discuss the short story "The Husband Stitch" from fiction writer Carmen Maria Machado's"Her Body and Other Parties" (The selection can be accessed here in its entirety, please do read beforehand if you want that book club experience!)

(Content Warning: Non-gratuitous mention of violence, sex and sexuality, misogynistic violence, racism, transphobia and homophobia.)

How was Oscar Wilde like a Real Housewife? How was Marie Antoinette a drag queen? What makes a good celebrity apology? All these questions, and more, will be answered on "Library Hours"!

In the premiere episode of this limited podcast series, Reed Brice is joined by former entertainment journalist for Variety and current corporate PR expert Michael Sullivan (@sullyhasthots on Twitter) for a discussion around the curious, complex topic of "Celebrity Apology."

What makes an apology good or bad? Is it harder for celebrities to get away with their trespasses now than in yesteryear? Can Sully put the spin on to save the bad reputations of historical figures Oscar Wilde and Marie Antoinette? All this, and more, on "Library Hours"!

All proceeds for the limited podcast series "Library Hours" will go towards an honorarium paid to guests as well as the Los Angeles mutual aid organization "Solidarity and Snacks" (@solidaritysnax on Twitter).

Please visit patreon.com/libraryhourswithreedbrice for more information on how to donate and access future bonus content!

(Content Warning: Non-gratuitous mention of sex and sex work, housing and food insecurity, accidental animal death, historical homophobic and transphobic violence.)