Weathering Rainbows

Ever wonder what life is like for an LGBTQ+ Social Media Influencer? 

In this season finale, Kurtis Sunset interviews Tate Hoskins, the cute Kitty Kat Cowboy from TikTok spreading all the love and positive energy Kentucky needs. He tells us about the twists and turns of his life in his first ever podcast interview. We discuss Kentuckiana Pride, the Do’s and Don’t’s of TikTok, and you’ll finally get a real answer about when Tate will start an OnlyFans account.

Tate's Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/tatehoskins

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Do you think you can be a cop and a drag queen? Wonder how it is to be an LGBTQ+ individual in a law enforcement career?

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Cody Garmon, who wears many costumes in real life. Cody has served as a police officer and has also been a drag performer. We discuss how those roles in society seem to conflict and how society can become more accepting of a person’s individuality. 

As an added bonus, you’ll also get some of the funniest pot of gold questions so far!

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Ever wonder about the behind-the-scenes life of a male entertainer? Wait... you want me to put this tip where? 

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Mykul Jay Valentine, reigning All American Gent and Former National Entertainer of the Year! You’ll hear of the illustrious friendship of Kurtis and Mykul over the years, as well as some very awkward moments with a special type of ring. 

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Have you ever been ghosted? Need some advice on break-up etiquette?  

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews William Rodenberg, a graphic designer that just so happened to create the Weathering Rainbows Logo! He is from Evansville, Indiana and tells his story of growing up near the same area Kurtis grew up, but with a much different story. This story shows some major progress in the region's acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, while also shows some of the major struggles still to conquer in the region. 

Check out William Rodenberg's other graphic work on Behance: www.behance.net/williamrudolph

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Ever tried getting sober? It can be pretty rough and sometimes you need the help of others. So if you’re allergic to alcohol and break out in handcuffs, then perhaps this episode is for you.

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Bob German, a man with an incredibly successful real estate business in part due to his nearly 30 years of sobriety. But that’s not all, you will also hear an open and honest discussion about open relationships, the importance of finances, and more.

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Are you ready for a ramen and threads to gowns and crowns story? Do you want to know what Drag Queens should not take on an airplane? Do you want to know if the drag world is full of vicious sabotage?  

Learn all that and more in this episode, when Kurtis Sunset sits down with his guest, Vanessa DeMornay (a.k.a Mikhail Shulz) former National Entertainer of the Year, and she tells her story from abandonment to well-loved Louisville Icon.  So many of you love Lady Gaga, and named her as your icon… so of course we had to get the drag queen that performed alongside her at the Connection Night Club. Remember, you are born this way, baby… what you do with that life is up to you.

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Ever wonder what pansexuality means? How is it different from bisexuality? 

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Kyle Cownden, an award winning bartender, and the Host of Change The Subject. Kyle identifies as pansexual, someone who is attracted to all types of genders. Kyle is also a brand ambassador for Wild Turkey Bourbon. So make a cocktail or grab your favorite non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy our discussion of sexuality, acceptance, and the impact of Covid on the service industry . 

Did we mention Kyle can also sing, and has an amazing song out called "Deep"?

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Have you've ever wondered about Kentucky’s role in the landmark case, Obergefell v. Hodges? The landmark case held that the fundamental right of marriage also applied to same-sex marriages and ruled that state bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional. This made "gay marriage" legal in all 50 states. Well, it actually went to the Supreme Court due to a split between the circuits as to the laws constitutionality, and Greg Bourke was one of the named plaintiffs in Bourke v. Beshear, the Kentucky case that was eventually consolidated into Obergefell v. Hodges.

In this episode, Kurtis sits down with Greg Bourke, author of "Gay, Catholic, and American" and plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court ruling that overturned same-sex marriage bans in the United States and discusses his life, partner, raising children, time of advocacy in the Catholic Church and The Boy Scouts of America.

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Are you trying to figure out where you fit in within the LGBTQ+ Alphabet of Identifiers? Who are you, really? 

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset and his guest, Leah Halston, the Host of Play Louisville, and multi-title winning drag queen, discuss Leah’s journey with her own identity and the struggle of balancing life and identity as a gay man, life and identity as a drag queen, and the possibility of having more of a transgender identity within relationships.

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Ever wonder what it would have been like to grow up in a country that still criminalizes consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex? Are you in such an area and need to know how to seek shelter?

In this episode, Kurtis Sunset interviews Kayes Hurricane (Kaïs Boukthir) from HBO's "We're Here" Season 2 Episode 5, and of TikTok fame, tells more of his personal story of coming to Evansville, Indiana from Tunisia, a country that still criminalizes LGBTQ+ sexual acts. 

You may have also caught glimpses of Kais while watching the Superbowl or Euphoria. Kayes is also a Spotify Artist and recently produced a song called "Kais and Leila." 

Kurtis discusses countries with criminal laws based on consensual sexual activity and the need for human rights across the globe.

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