The amazing Yolanda stops by to talk about Transparent the musical and sing Love Divine! 

François Clemmons shares his beautiful spirit and two songs! Dont miss  this incredible chat!

François Scarborough Clemmons is an American singer, actor, writer and  teacher. He is known for his appearances as "Officer Clemmons" on the  PBS television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from 1968 to 1993.  For 25 years, Clemmons performed the role of Officer Clemmons, a  friendly neighborhood policeman, in the "Neighborhood of Make-Believe"  on the children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. In the  neighborhood itself, Clemmons ran a singing and dance studio located in  the building diagonally across the street from Mister Rogers' house. He  was one of the first African Americans to have a recurring role on a  children's TV series, and his presentation – as both a beloved neighbor  to Mister Rogers and as a respected authority figure – has been  described as a ground-breaking message in race relations. For example,  in 1969, when racially integrated community swimming pools were still  controversial, Mr. Rogers invited Officer Clemmons to cool his feet with  him in a small, plastic wading pool. Mr. Rogers lent Officer Clemmons a  towel to dry his feet and then used the same towel to dry his own feet,  breaking a well-known color barrier.  Clemmons told the story of how he  became "Officer Clemmons" on StoryCorps.

Brad Forenza stops by with an update on Around the Sun, Season 2 and all  the celebs involved!  

Around the Sun is a scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human  connections, made and missed, with an existential flare. Whether  consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of  Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never  alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.”  The series  was created by Brad Forenza, and produced via remote technology  throughout the pandemic, and onward.   The incredible cast of Around the Sun includes... 

Brad Forenza,

In part 2 of this fantastic interview, Amber continues speaking with the  incredibly talented, Emmy award winning Jai Rodriguez! From the stage,  to the little screen, and now even the big screen, he is one busy man.  Find out how he got into show biz. Hear some great stories from his  career, and find out what's next for the man who has done it all. Well,  not yet, but he's working on it!

Emmy Award-winning television host/actor Jai Rodriguez began his career at age 18 when he was cast in the role of Angel in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical RENT. Jai continued his Broadway career, appearing in shows like The Producers and Spinning Into Butter, and he created and performed the title role of Zanna in the Off-Broadway sensation Zanna, Don't!. In tandem with his Broadway career, Jai became a star in the firmament of New York City nightlife when he created his long-running Twisted Cabaret, a concert series that ran for three consecutive years at one of New York City's most notable hot-spots - Club XL.

Most recognized for his role in Bravo's culturally groundbreaking series Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, Jai created a niche role on the Emmy Award-winning series as the 'Culture Vulture,' a youthfully savvy addition to the show's already dynamic cast. Working regularly as an authority in culture and style, Jai has hosted for a veritable grab-bag of lifestyle entertainment programming including Styleyes Miami (SiTv), America's Prom Queen (ABC Family), Ultimate Style (Style Network), two consecutive season's of Groomer Has It (Animal Planet), and Model Latina (SiTv). He was also an ABC official pre-show host for the 2009 American Music Awards.

Jai returned to TV in dramatic roles on NBCs Harrys Law, ABCs Detroit 187, and Days Of Our Lives. He also plays Wayne Bradys husband Tom on CBS hit How I Met Your Mother. Other roles include guest star appearances on NBCs Are You There Chelsea?, FOXs Bones, and as a transgender woman Amanda Knott on NBCs Harrys Law. Lately Jai has been seen in Bros, Uncoupled, and will soon be seen on Fantasy Island.

Jai continues to be an advocate for issues he is passionate about, working with organizations like the NOH8 Campaign, Aids Walk, Project Angel Food, the Trevor Project and Love is Louder campaign which fights bullying.

Amber has the extreme privilege of speaking with the incredibly  talented, Emmy award winning Jai Rodriguez! From the stage, to the  little screen, and now even the big screen, he is one busy man. Find out  how he got into show biz. Hear some great stories from his career, and  find out what's next for the man who has done it all. Well, not yet, but  he's working on it!  Emmy Award-winning television host/actor Jai Rodriguez began his career  at age 18 when he was cast in the role of Angel in the critically  acclaimed Broadway musical RENT. Jai continued his Broadway career,  appearing in shows like The Producers and Spinning Into Butter, and he  created and performed the title role of Zanna in the Off-Broadway  sensation Zanna, Don't!. In tandem with his Broadway career, Jai became a  star in the firmament of New York City nightlife when he created his  long-running Twisted Cabaret, a concert series that ran for three  consecutive years at one of New York City's most notable hot-spots -  Club XL.  Most recognized for his role in Bravo's culturally groundbreaking series  Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, Jai created a niche role on the Emmy  Award-winning series as the 'Culture Vulture,' a youthfully savvy  addition to the show's already dynamic cast. Working regularly as an  authority in culture and style, Jai has hosted for a veritable grab-bag  of lifestyle entertainment programming including Styleyes Miami (SiTv),  America's Prom Queen (ABC Family), Ultimate Style (Style Network), two  consecutive season's of Groomer Has It (Animal Planet), and Model Latina  (SiTv). He was also an ABC official pre-show host for the 2009 American  Music Awards.  Jai returned to TV in dramatic roles on NBCs Harrys Law, ABCs Detroit  187, and Days Of Our Lives. He also plays Wayne Bradys husband Tom on  CBS hit How I Met Your Mother. Other roles include guest star  appearances on NBCs Are You There Chelsea?, FOXs Bones, and as a  transgender woman Amanda Knott on NBCs Harrys Law. Lately Jai has been  seen in Bros, Uncoupled, and will soon be seen on Fantasy Island.  Jai continues to be an advocate for issues he is passionate about,  working with organizations like the NOH8 Campaign, Aids Walk, Project  Angel Food, the Trevor Project and Love is Louder campaign which fights  bullying.

Laura Cayouette

Amber LOVES New Orleans, and this week she talks to Laura Cayouette, an  actress, author, and Pussyfooter from the Big Easy! Laura has had an  amazing career as an actress, having worked with Quentin Tarantino  numerous times. She has acted with an incredible list of celebs! Find  out who. She is also, very active in New Orleans as a Pussyfooter.  What's that? Listen in to find out.

Best known for her role as Leonardo DiCaprio’s sister in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, Laura has acted in over 45 films including Now You See Me, Enemy of the State and Kill Bill. Television appearances include True Detective, Friends, a recurring role on Queen Sugar and more than 60 commercials. Laura has written numerous books, and also teaches acting classes.

From music to movies, literature to dance – the arts have always been influenced by the work of LGBTQ people. LGBTQ+ Icons spotlights the history and contributions of 50 pioneering artists who lived and worked around the world. Bold, whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko (The Skin You Live In) and concise bios from historian Owen Keehnen celebrate a diverse group of artists, from LGBTQ icons James Baldwin, Frida Kahlo, and Freddie Mercury to lesser-known colorful characters like vaudeville performer Ada “Bricktop” Smith, the toast of 1920s Paris café society who opened a queer-friendly club where all were welcomed, and Australian dandy Leigh Bowery, whose unapologetic flamboyance influenced an entire generation of fashion designers.

Protests, attacks, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community are  becoming more commonplace! Amber was going to spend the holiday weekend  sleeping on her couch, but after the recent horrific attack at club Q in  Colorado, she decided to do a second special episode to cover this  topic. Meet Miss Majesty Divine, Crystal Quartz, and Juicy Garland,  three drag queens who have experienced the hate first hand.

Amber  is exploring the work of John Waters and Divine by talking with a   superfan, an artist, and a actor who all have a devotion or connection   to the amazing John Waters. In part 1, Scott Elkins is a superfan,  enthusiast, and memorabilia collector who runs the incredible John  Waters Divine Trash Page account on Instagram. In part 2, Mr. B Nation  is an artist specializing in work featuring John Waters and Divine. And  finally in part 3, Irving Green is back to talk about the new movie he  is in, WITH John Waters!  If you have even a passing interest in  anything from Pink Flamingos to Hairspray, this is the episode of Amber  Live! for you!  Check out all three parts, here on the Amber  Interviews!

Scott Elkins

John Waters and Divine superfan, enthusiast, and memorabilia collector. Instagram @john_waters_divine_trash_page

Mr. B Nation

Mr. B Nation is an artist who designs and sells t-shirts, pins, and  other products inspired by John Waters’ movies and other cult characters  and personalities. Visit his site at https://misterbnation.com

Irving Green

Irving Green is originally from Miami, Florida. He had his breakout  role as "Troy" on AMC's Mad Men (2007). Irving has recurring roles in  web-series, as well as several main character roles in AAA video games,  including Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft  (2014). In addition to doing both on camera and voice work, he is a  stand up comedian and writer.

Amber  is exploring the work of John Waters and Divine by talking with a   superfan, an artist, and a actor who all have a devotion or connection   to the amazing John Waters. In part 1, Scott Elkins is a superfan,  enthusiast, and memorabilia collector who runs the incredible John  Waters Divine Trash Page account on Instagram. In part 2, Mr. B Nation  is an artist specializing in work featuring John Waters and Divine. And  finally in part 3, Irving Green is back to talk about the new movie he  is in, WITH John Waters!  If you have even a passing interest in  anything from Pink Flamingos to Hairspray, this is the episode of Amber  Live! for you!  Check out all three parts, here on the Amber  Interviews!

Scott Elkins

John Waters and Divine superfan, enthusiast, and memorabilia collector. Instagram @john_waters_divine_trash_page

Mr. B Nation

Mr. B Nation is an artist who designs and sells t-shirts, pins, and  other products inspired by John Waters’ movies and other cult characters  and personalities. Visit his site at https://misterbnation.com

Irving Green

Irving Green is originally from Miami, Florida. He had his breakout  role as "Troy" on AMC's Mad Men (2007). Irving has recurring roles in  web-series, as well as several main character roles in AAA video games,  including Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft  (2014). In addition to doing both on camera and voice work, he is a  stand up comedian and writer.