Weathering Rainbows

Have you ever wondered about the process of transitioning? How about how you should support your transgender son or daughter through their transition? In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Jennifer Richardson and Caley Logsdon in our first tag team mother/daughter interview ever. Caley is a transgender woman that has vast knowledge on the health industry and how to support transgender individuals in the workforce. Jennifer discusses how she was a supportive mother through Caley’s transition and how she hopes to bring more Pride events and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community to rural areas like Owensboro, Kentucky. But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston answer some of the questions that folks submitted at Kentuckiana Pride including questions on fruit and how to approach guys.

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GUEST LINKSJennifer Richardson: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.richardson1974/Caley Logsdon: https://www.instagram.com/southern_trans/

HOSTED BYKurtis Sunset: https://www.instagram.com/kurtis_sunset/Leah Halston: https://www.instagram.com/lelehalston/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/2bD2iYjBf4g

Have you ever wondered what life is like for Transgender Troops? How about an interest in working for the U.S. Space Force?

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Lt. Col. Bree Fram. Lt. Col. Bree Fram is the President of SPARTA, an organization that advocates and educates about transgender military service and is dedicated to the support and professional development of over 1400 transgender service members. She is also an astronautical engineer and serves in the US Space Force.

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston chat about rebooting their mental health, taking a break after the many pride events this year, and how their soul mates are clearly in other galaxies after seeing the James Webb Space Telescope images.

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GUEST LINKS

Lt. Col Bree Fram: https://www.instagram.com/bree.fram/

Lt. Col Bree Fram: https://breefram.com

 

HOSTED BY

Kurtis Sunset: https://www.instagram.com/kurtis_sunset/

Leah Halston: https://www.instagram.com/lelehalston/

 

RESOURCES:

SPARTA - https://www.spartapride.org

 

SPONSORS:

JUST FUND KY - https://www.justfundky.org

 

SHOW REFERENCES:

Realistic Baby Dolls - https://www.instagram.com/baby_of_mine_nursery/

 

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/XHSxZoVhdlM

For the first time since Chris Stanley's My Gay Online Boyfriend Competition he spills the real tea about the competition, but it doesn't stop there! Chris then gets placed in the HOT SEAT to figure out if he's actually compatible with the ultimate winner, Kurtis Sunset, and then gets grilled by the past contestants. He answers all of the questions you've ever wanted to know! The interview with Chris starts at around the 34 min mark in this episode.   

But first, Kurtis Sunset discusses Weathering Rainbows One Year Anniversary and makes a couple HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS, including the brand new comedy show, Rainbow Holler!   

This show also features music by Eric Zimmerman (also from MGOBF) and Tayzzy! Both of which have signed on to be a part of the Rainbow Holler Crew!  

MGOBF PLAYLIST  

GUEST LINKS:

Chris Stanley Instagram

Chris Stanley Youtube

HOSTED BY: 

Kurtis Sunset 

Leah Halston

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Weathering Rainbows Youtube:  @Weathering Rainbows    

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Eric Zimmerman 

Tayzzy

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@drawnbychristian

Ever hear the stereotype that gays and country don't mix? Well, Chad Benefieldput that to the test when he became the morning Co-Host of WBKR (A country music radio station)!

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Chad Benefield about his time at WBKR, and his time battling for an LGBTQ+ Fairness Ordinance in Owensboro, Kentucky! But Chad this show was so packed with amazing stories that Chad will clearly have to pop in again to finish up this wild life adventure.  

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston update you and prepare you for pride. Kurtis announces who the guest of honor this year will be for Weathering Rainbows! Then, the two discuss some country music and a bit about upcoming Pride Celebrations!  

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Porn has become rather raunchy over the past few decades. Bernadette Barton has studied the sex industry for over 25 years and has studied how raunch culture has grown over the past few decades from the male gaze to porn with more and more violence. If you've ever been uncomfortable receiving unsolicited dick pics, or thought some porn took things a little too far then you are not alone.

In her book, The Pornification of America, she helps us articulate the trends so that we can start having discussions about raunch culture and combat certain trends that are increasingly showing up in everything to the point we are becoming desensitized to it.

But first, hear Leah make Kurtis increasingly uncomfortable discussing porn.

GUEST

Bernadette Barton

HOSTED BY

Kurtis Sunset

Leah Halston

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BOOK LINKS

The Pornification of America 

Pray the Gay Away

Want to have a better understanding of what life is like for a person diagnosed with HIV? Ever wonder what undetectable means or need a better understanding about safe sex practices?

 

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Ryan Alvey, a U=U ambassador ( undetectable equals untransmittable ), who was diagnosed with HIV in 2020, and has since spent his life advocating for better understanding and awareness around being open about ones status.

 

But first, Kurtis Sunset gives a little update about the shows delay, and his time on Chris Stanley's My Gay Online Boyfriend Competition, and congratulates Leah Halston for finishing foster care training. It's been a busy time for both of them, but the two are set to produce some amazing shows and new video content in the coming months.

 

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Other Referenced Show Links:

Hey Mistr - Prep Resource

Social Practice Lab - Louisville Resource 

Music City Prep Clinic - Free Testing

Have you ever wondered about the queer influence on animation? Interested in learning about a Flamingo that has escaped the zoo and now performs as a drag queen? Then, you may be interested in this interview with the man behind the future film "Birds of Amuse."

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Christian Gallardo, of Swirly Straw Studios, the animator behind the intro animation of Weathering Rainbows. Christian is an award winning animator, having won many awards for his animation Snack Attacks, about five friends that visit the Balboa Theater.

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston talk about their own experience and love of animation. You'll find out which Disney Villain they most closely resemble and also who their Prince Charming would be.

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Have you ever needed strong advice on how to talk to church folk about your queerness? Are you looking for the laugh you've desperately needed when reminiscing about some past church trauma? Then, you should check out this episode!

 

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews May O'Nays (Andrew Schaftlein) about their upcoming performance of Tuba Atonement. Andrew grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, and faced the usual perils of growing up queer in a church oriented town, but Andrew has taken all of it and shaped it into a one woman show (for his drag alter ego - May O'Nays ) in a comedy that will surely have the audience laughing and wanting Andrew to write another show!

 

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston discuss their own time in their high school bands! How was Kurtis in the band when he did not even play an instrument? Find out the instrument Leah was really good at playing! See the old pictures of Kurtis and new videos of Leah thinking she's a rockstar.

 

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Can gays sit with Jesus? Does Jesus wear rainbow on Wednesdays? What if Damian from Mean Girls had to be in high school during the pandemic? How would he pass his quarantine time?

 

In this Season Finale Episode, Kurtis and Leah sit with Daniel Franzese, co-host of Yass, Jesus! Podcast, who played the role of Damian in Mean Girls, to discuss being a Gay Christian, as well as Danny's iconic role that still resonates with so many LGBTQ+ individuals. Find out all that Danny is doing now on his website: www.whatsupdanny.com

 

As a special surprise, you'll see for the first time ever the brand-new Weathering Rainbows Intro Animation created by @drawnbychristian! He will be our guest to discuss animation in Season 3, and his upcoming animated film "Birds of Amuse."

 

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston discuss some highlights of the season, and then celebrate Valentine's day by playing "love it or hate it" where they discuss a plethora of possible Valentine's Date Ideas.

 

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Have you ever wanted to be an actor or actress? Wonder how the industry has changed for LGBTQ+ actors over the years? 

In this episode, Kurtis interviews Andy Evans about his experience being the first gay kiss on an NHL Kiss cam, the first same sex date to his high school’s prom, and how the filmmaking world has transitioned gay roles over his career from being a joke to being something real. He has been a part of a variety of films including All The King’s Men, and his latest release 86 Melrose Avenue, a movie about the various struggles of PTSD.

But first, Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston pretend to be movie stars and Leah accepts her Oscar for a thrilling movie.

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