Oooh Sugar, we are back and bring you a peek “backstage” - it’s  unfiltered, off-the-rails and spiritually protected, okay?? Because why did we start the episode spraying “Go Away Evil” like we were cleansing demons… and almost took ourselves out in the process. I nearly gagged. Connie was no help. Pure chaos from the jump.

Then we get into these MEN…

Listen, we are not here to be fetishized. We are not here to be gaslit. And we are definitely not here for “so… what surgeries have you had?” over appetizers.

I said what I said.

We talk full disclosure, safety, comfort, and whether someone is actually OUT and emotionally available — or just curious and confused. There’s a difference.

And somehow — because it’s us — the conversation spirals into:

• Toe pic preferences (don’t ask)
• Proper dick pic etiquette (there are rules, gentlemen)
• Late-night text delusion
• Wild club memories
• Fake sponsors like Grindr, PornHub, and Crisco (Crisco, if you’re listening… call us)

There’s even a Crisco slip‑n‑slide story that probably shouldn’t have made the final cut. But here we are.

By the end, we’re talking Q-tips, tickle bottles, veggie alternatives, zodiac animals, spirit animals… and drawing sharks for absolutely no reason.

It’s messy.
 It’s loud.
 It’s inappropriate.
 It’s even a bit educational.

But it is 100% pure cutting up!

So, buckle up, Sugar and prepared for the cackle!

Like, subscribe, comment and review- xoxo 💫✨

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Hey Sugar, we’re back! 💋

This week on The Cutting Up, Connie and I start with a cute little backstage kiki — you know, just casually spiraling from Diane Freis dresses and YSL fantasy to vintage perfume memories and our retro TV crushes. As one does.

But then… the energy shifts.

I start talking about listening to that inner voice (because mine does not whisper, she announces), grounding in nature, and this magical fog-meets-sunlight moment I had on a mountain that felt like the earth itself was texting me back. Add in a visit to Gina (aka Chicklet) and her new farm, and suddenly we are fully in our psychic era.

Connie also opens up about how cleansing rituals, visualization, sage, sea salt, and spiritual tools helped carry her through breast cancer treatment — which is powerful and beautiful and very real.

And then… the fishbowl.

Which means chaos.

We debate curses vs. mantras, freezer binding spells (protection only, relax), past lives, twins being telepathic, premonitions that actually came true… and yes, I make Connie confess to the love potions that WORKED.

There is also an absolutely unhinged detour involving crabs. I will not be elaborating here.

Basically: fashion nostalgia, psychic downloads, spiritual protection, a little chaos, and a lot of laughter.

Like, subscribe, cleanse your doorway, and come back next week 💫✨

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

🚩 If he says “I don’t really give compliments…” baby, that’s your cue. 🚩

This week on The Cutting Up, we’ve got outfit breakdowns, supermodel nostalgia, and mental Versace campaigns. But then we unpack our prophetic dreams and talk about men who should’ve been sent packing.

We get into red flags we ignored, love bombing, men who order for you at dinner like we’re on Mad Men, and that very specific “you owe me” hint after they pick up the check. And what about the man who wasn’t over his ex? Intuition turned into receipts, confrontation, and a trash‑bag exit with dignity intact.

We also talk about transparency, being upfront, protecting your peace, and why full disclosure saves everyone time. Especially when it comes to dating as a woman of transgender experience. No confusion. No surprises. No nonsense.

Plus a really beautiful full‑circle moment with Connie and her mom that honestly made us emotional.

Stop romanticizing red flags. Girl! They are red for a reason.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Okay Sugar, it’s Valentine’s Day and we are serving opinions and giggles. This episode is basically a heart‑shaped box of chaos.

First up, dating apps that test my patience, then subway crushes that live rent‑free in our minds. What are the romantic gestures that actually matter? And why honesty in relationships is non‑negotiable , even when it’s awkward. We answer your questions, overshare a bit (#toetrix), and sprinkle in sisterly banter like it’s our love language.

Whether you’re coupled up, single by choice or circumstance, or in a full‑blown situationship, this one’s for you. Light a candle, pour a drink, and let’s romanticize ourselves for once. 💅💖

Check out the “Heavenly Bodies” podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@TheHeavenlyBodiesShow 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

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Write to us at [email protected]

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

On this episode of The Cutting Up, we went full cosmic with David Odyssey from Heavenly Bodies. Honey, that’s a crossover! And it felt magical, grounding, and just plain fun.

We started out reminiscing (yes, The B‑52s DID come up 💃) before diving into what was really in the air: astrology, tarot, and the energetic shifts happening both collectively and personally right now. David led us through powerful tarot readings that opened up conversations about authenticity, transformation, love, and self‑discovery, and honestly… the cards did not hold back, Sugar.

We pulled cards that sparked some real talk around connection, boundaries, self‑worth, and what it means to show up fully for ourselves and each other. From The Two of Cups to The Wheel of Fortune, the messages felt timely, affirming, and full of possibility. We also looked ahead at the astrological energy of the year, talked about Aries season strength, and how to stay grounded while embracing new beginnings.

We loved how open, affirming, and hopeful it all felt. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be heavy. Spirituality can be playful, and community really is where the magic happens.

Check out the “Heavenly Bodies” podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@TheHeavenlyBodiesShow 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

And follow us on instagram:

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

This week on the pod, Connie and I are doing what we do best: talking fashion, reliving auditions we absolutely should have booked, and unpacking the absolute circus that is today’s news cycle. We get into door‑knocker earrings (obviously), guilty pleasures, iconic roles, and the very real gymnastics trans actors have to do just to exist in Hollywood.

We’re joined by the fabulous Matthew Breen, who helps us connect fashion, media, and those unforgettable NYC nightlife moments (yes, Jackie’s 60, we see you). From MTV memories to club chaos, TikTok trends, bottle service nonsense, and why House of Style still deserves a comeback — it’s all here.

Think: fashion talk, career flashbacks, nightlife lore, and unfiltered banter — aka a backstage pass to our brains.

Press play, grab a snack, and don’t forget your accessories, Sugar.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

And follow us on instagram:

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@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Okay Sugar, strap in! This episode of The Cutting Up is serving beauty, history, and a whole lot of truth.

This week, when the gong rashes, guess who it is… the iconic Bradley Miller—makeup artist, educator, and all‑around force—and she sits down for a kiki that starts with nostalgic movie obsessions and legendary lipstick moments, and quickly turns into something deeper, but no less fabulous.

Bradley spills on her journey through the cosmetics industry, what it really means to be visible as a trans person in corporate spaces, and why advocacy is not optional. It’s essential. We get into how makeup has literally saved lives for trans women, the power of being seen, and the importance of showing up for one another when the world isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet.

There are laughs, there are tender moments, there’s a little dating tea too. Oh, and yes, there’s plenty of glam. From healthcare access and inclusivity to the everyday challenges trans women still face, this episode is about living authentically, loving loudly, and lifting each other up.

Grab your favorite lip gloss and join us cuz we are serving it up this week.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

We were already in full kiki mode, but once fitness icon Kacy Duke stepped into the chat? Baby. It became a juicy, feel-good, soul-stirring conversation about fitness, confidence, and loving the skin you’re in, no matter the season.

We talked about how our bodies survived the pandemic, laughed about our favorite throwback ’80s workout queens, and confessed what fitness really looks like for us these days. It's not always cute, but it’s got to be honest.

Kacy has trained legends like Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, and Lenny Kravitz, and she spills a little celeb training tea, serving up a Gwen Stefani moment. 

Between the laughs, the real talk, and some very necessary reminders about sensuality, energy, and moving your body with intention, this episode felt like a permission slip to show up fully. Strong, soft, sexy, and unapologetic. If you’ve ever needed motivation with a side of sass and soul, this one’s for you.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

And follow us on instagram:

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

Slip on your favorite heels and settle in, because this episode is everything. We are spilling fashion tea from the early 2000s—the era that gave us questionable shoes, plaid overload, and confidence we maybe didn’t earn. And just when you think it can’t get better, Carson Kressley struts into the conversation like the gorgeous gay icon he is.

Carson dishes on everything from his Queer Eye for the Straight Guy days (life-changing, culture-shifting, no big deal) to his time twirling through RuPaul’s Drag Race, and sneaking around secret super-celeb green rooms backstage at the Emmys. We laugh about fashion disasters we definitely thought were working at the time, swoon over nostalgic designer moments, and lovingly roast trends that should’ve stayed in the archives.

Between personal closet confessions, starstruck encounters, and retail war stories, Carson reminds us why kindness, humor, and a little fabulousness can actually change the world. 

Basically? It’s fashion history, but we make it fun. 💅

✨ Episode Breakdown (aka: When the Chaos Happens)

00:00 – Introductions, tangents, and immediate derailment
00:26 – Shoe designers of the early 2000s (RIP our arches)
01:17 – The oldest shoes in the closet… and why they’re still emotionally important
04:29 – Spa culture, plaid overload, and vibes we can’t explain
05:24 – Fashion crimes of the 2000s (no one is innocent)
08:03 – Carson’s Drag Race journey and behind-the-scenes magic
10:16 – Emmy nights: glamour, chaos, and good lighting
13:24 – Starstruck moments and celebrity encounters we’re still not over
16:55 – Why kindness is the real makeover secret
17:24 – Queer representation on TV: sneaky, powerful, and iconic
17:45 – Personal stories and public reactions (some sweet, some wild)
19:41 – Fashion, retail, and “you had to be there” moments
22:08 – The legacy of Queer Eye (still changing lives, BTW)
22:40 – Fan interactions and love from all directions
27:02 – DJ culture, nightlife now vs. then, and evolving cool
29:54 – Bye-bye, Honey! 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

Write to us at [email protected]

And follow us on instagram:

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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Hair by Mariah Molina.

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.

This week, our brother and producer Matt joins us to ring in the new year! 

We share some of my favorite holiday memories from childhood gifts to traditions that still bring the vibes. We talk about how we actually like to spend the holidays, debate overplayed Christmas songs, and give Mariah Carey her flowers. The diva is THE DIVA after all.

We also touch on holiday shopping chaos, festive cocktails, squeezing in that New Year’s jump off, and what drama we are all happily leaving behind as the clock strikes midnight. Tune in for the last cackle of 2025! 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 

You can write to us at [email protected]

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.

Graphic Design by Daryl Raymond.

Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit. 

 Production Design by Darryl Dickens. 

Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.