Best April Showers Podcasts (2025)

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Spencer Duncan from Big Queen to Big Muscle 1:29:25

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One of the hardest things about building muscle is being able to consume vast amounts of food. And that’s why we say competitive eating is bodybuilding's distant cousin. But for a plus sized drag queen, who is already big, it’s a challenge pivoting into bodybuilding and losing fat while building muscle at the same time. Let’s Grow Big Together! It’…

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Dan Cass Stands Up to Abuse 1:43:07

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As Republicans trip over themselves trying to explain why Jeffrey Epstein’s emails are “no big deal,” we’re all being reminded how easily the powerful can redefine sexual violence when it suits their needs. Meanwhile our friend Dan Cass has been living the opposite nightmare. Dan was falsely accused by his ex-girlfriend of sexual assault, and unlik…

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A Trans Perspective on Wicked 1:39:06

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Transformations are often quite painful. Whether we’re growing emotionally or undergoing a physical metamorphosis, real change usually demands discomfort, and sometimes even danger. In Jon M. Chu’s Wicked films, the characters literally burst through their own limits: they sprout wings, become tin or straw, or learn to fly by defying gravity. Like …

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I Almost Went Blind 1:04:59

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Sometimes life forces you to hit the pause button. Not because you wanted to, but because your body says, “sit down honey, we’ve got work to do.” After nearly two decades of podcasting, we thought we’d seen it all, until this summer, when I had emergency eye surgery to save my vision, and Marc had his heart shocked back into rhythm after a scary bo…

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Grief Changed Me 31:12

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Grief Changed Me is a raw and vulnerable conversation about love, loss, and the way grief reshapes us forever. After losing her mother, today’s guest opens up about the darkness of mourning, the breaking points that nearly consumed her, and the unexpected path that led her into grief counseling. This isn’t about “getting over it” — it’s about learn…

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The Advisor's Option 147: The Evolution of Advisors and Options 1:04:21

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In this episode, Mark Longo and Matt Amberson (ORATS) reflect on the evolution of options trading and the role of financial advisors since the show's inception in 2011. They discuss the dramatic growth in options volume, the rise of zero-DTE trading, the democratization of tools and education for advisors, and the increasing client demand for optio…

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Hood to Leadership 32:12

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On this episode of the Rep Yo City Podcast, we highlight the inspiring journey of On Deck B an Atlanta native who turned struggle into strength and hardship into leadership. Growing up in the hood came with obstacles, but it also shaped the resilience, hustle, and vision that would one day make a true community leader. From navigating the challenge…

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From the Streets to the Pulpit 29:25

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In this powerful episode of the Rep Yo City Podcast, we sit down with Pastor George, a Southside native whose journey proves that redemption and purpose can rise from the toughest beginnings. Once caught up in the struggles of fitting in with life, Pastor George opens up about the obstacles he faced, the turning point that led him toward faith, and…

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Topher Payne: The Tree Who Set Healthy Boundaries 1:14:04

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One of the most divisive books in children’s literature is Shel Silverstein’s "The Giving Tree," the story of a dysfunctional relationship between a boy and a sentient apple tree who gives him everything she has, from her apples and leaves to her branches and trunk, until all that's left is a stump. Meant as a parable of unconditional love, writer …

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Dan Cass Escapes from Alligator Auschwitz 1:15:21

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After threatening Americans with raising their taxes by 68%, President Trump managed to strong-arm Republicans in Congress into passing his Big Burglary Bill: a sweeping economic and policy package that slashes healthcare funding, shuts down hospitals, inflates ICE’s budget to be larger than the Marines’, opens new concentration camps in Florida, a…

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The Advisor's Option 146: Battle Royale - Cash-Secured Puts vs. Collars 59:28

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In this episode, Mark Longo, Matt Amberson (ORATS), and Matthew Tuttle (Tuttle Capital Management) delve into several key areas, including the ongoing growth in the options market, the utility of zero-day options, and various options-based ETFs. The discussion covers market trends like increased single-name equity volume, strategies for employing c…

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Queeny Bitch and the Windy City Comedy Festival 1:09:36

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When the world is falling apart, sometimes the best thing you can do is make art. Just because Republicans are doing everything they can to crush the joy in people’s hearts, doesn't mean you can’t dumpster dive a feather boa, borrow a pair of heels and put on a show. Remember, that some of the greatest works of art have blossomed in the shadows of …

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From Burlesque to Bikes: Tamale Sepp on Dykes on Bikes, Pride, and Queer Power 1:22:38

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A beloved Pride tradition around the world is the roar of Dykes on Bikes: a fierce motorcade of motorcycle mamas who kick off the parade with a chrome-plated spectacle of queer power, and noise. They first rolled onto the scene at San Francisco Pride in the mid-’70s and quickly became a staple all over the world. Inspired by those heavy-metal heroi…

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AO #145 LIVE FROM OIC 2025 - 0DTE Debates, Predictable Algos, Options Explosions and More 40:34

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Matt and Mark have a great live episode of The Advisors Option from OIC 2025 where we get the buzz about: The raging debate about 0DTE equity options Should we be able to buy and sell stop loss orders? Why are options trading algos so predictable? What is going on with this options explosion? What is going on with the state of options education? an…

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Dan Cass - April Showers Bring May Flowers 1:13:42

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Spring is here, and things are getting rough. T.S. Eliot called April "the cruelest month,” and honestly, he had a point. After a long, cozy winter of emotional hibernation, spring forces us to feel things again. Today, Chicago comedian and part-time Russian dance expert Dan Cass joins us to explore the hilarious side of a world that’s struggling. …

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Kate Bornstein’s 101+ Helpful Hints for Living Your Best Queer Life 1:12:06

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About 20 years ago, Kate Bornstein wrote Hello, Cruel World to give people permission to stay alive in a world that makes that feel impossible. Today, that world is trying even harder to crush anyone who lives outside the binary—trans, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, or just too free for a system built on control.Attacks on trans rights aren’t jus…

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Dan Cass - MAGA the Musical! 1:17:41

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Conservatives are always forcing their outdated vision onto culture, education, and policy because deep down, they know they’re losing the long game. A leaked Kennedy Center board meeting reveals Trump is pushing to make the nation’s cultural hub more conservative by stacking its lineup with right-wing musicals. So, what’s next? MAGA: The Musical? …

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The Advisor's Option 144: April Showers Bring Advisors' Options Strategies 1:04:32

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In this episode of the Advisors Option, Mark Longo and Matt Anderson (ORATS) delve into the world of options trading with a focus on tools and strategies for advisors. They discuss the impact of market volatility and the ongoing trade war on options trading volume, highlighting that March 2024 set a new record with 1.23 billion contracts. The episo…

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Hello, I'm Jeffrey Jay 1:17:07

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As the United States slides deeper into fascism, Republicans are ramping up attacks on trans people, immigrants, and pretty much anyone who stands in their way. One thing is clear—most Americans don’t personally know any trans people so it is easy for Republicans to scapegoat them. But here’s the thing: LGBTQ+ people are everywhere. And with polls …

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Kyle Smolinski - Muscle, Mass and Rainbows 1:20:01

10M ago1:20:01

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Chicago’s very own Kyle Smolinski is a rising star in the Open Bodybuilding scene, dominating some of the top NPC heavyweight contests—including a gold-medal win in the heavyweight division at the NPC Jay Cutler Classic in Virginia. But beyond his impressive size and stage presence, Kyle is also openly gay and known for his signature rainbow-colore…

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André Robert Lee Looks Back on Starrbooty, RuPaul 1:28:19

10M ago1:28:19

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One of our all-time favorite wacky and wild films is RuPaul’s Starrbooty. Created during a lull in her career, the film revives one of Ru’s early cable-access TV characters- Starbooty—a private detective turned sex worker who lands herself in increasingly ridiculous situations. The film celebrates RuPaul’s love for sexploitation, melodrama, gratuit…

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Cleve Jones Takes on America’s Armageddon 1:01:09

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America is under attack by the wolves in the federal government who are chewing it apart. As the nation spirals into confusion and despair, we are left wondering—why does it feel like no one is fighting back? As Harvey Milk said, “Get out of the bars and into the streets!” Now more than ever, we need to step away from our screens, show up in public…

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The Advisor's Option 143: The Mysteries of Macro Volatility 1:04:25

10M ago1:04:25

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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Matt Amberson, ORATS In this episode of The Advisor's Option, host Mark Longo and Matt Amberson discuss key trends in options trading, including the surge in long straddles, macro volatility impacts, and the record-setting options volume. The episode highlights the latest data on earnings v…

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Tiny Thickemz and OhJay Lamont - Couples Who Laugh Together Stay Together 1:06:02

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Americans are now queerer than ever! A new Gallup poll shows 9.3% of folks now identify as something other than straight—up from 7.6% in 2023. And Gen Z? A whopping 23%! Party! While it seems like the country’s getting more conservative, people's sexuality and gender identity says otherwise. Joining us today is the self-proclaimed ‘lesbian on the w…

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Caleb De Casper is a Wicked Witch 1:19:43

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In The Wizard of Oz, Glinda asks, “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” As it turns out, most witches are good—because the bad ones end up cursing themselves into oblivion. Today, we’re chatting with one of our favorite wicked but wonderful witches, musician Caleb De Casper. A fierce advocate for queer rights, Caleb is known for his electrifying p…

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Emilia Perez vs Wicked 1:04:25

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Netflix’s Emilia Perez is a hot mess of a movie. This musical crime drama, written and directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, follows a de-greenified Zoë Saldaña working as a lawyer for a Mexican drug lord who transitions. Saldaña’s character later goes on to support the former Mexican drug lord as she attempts to atone for her criminal past…

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Amanda Cohen Battles the LA Fires 1:40:10

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The LA fires impacted thousands of lives, with entire neighborhoods and landmarks reduced to ash. In moments like these, it’s easy to feel a sense of dread and despair, but that’s when comedy is at the most vital. Laughter doesn’t fix the chaos, but it reminds us to breathe, connect, and find light even in the darkest moments. Today comedian and Fe…

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Tik Tok, You've Been Clocked - Dan Cass 1:14:17

11M ago1:14:17

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The world feels like it’s teetering on the edge of an apocalypse, or maybe just a really dramatic season finale. Lately, we've witnessed a wave of significant deaths, or things barely clinging to life: TikTok, filmmaker David Lynch, anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant, bodybuilder Chris O’Donnell, PrEP, Marriage Equality, democracy, the U.S. dollar, the…

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The Advisors Option 142: 2024 Market Recap & What Lies Ahead 57:22

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On this episode, We share our thoughts on current market volatility as well as our thoughts on volatility for the coming year. We look at how earnings season volatility is impacting this market and our thoughts on the earnings seasons in 2025. We examine the options volume numbers for 2025 from OCC. We discuss whether it better to fade VXX by selli…

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The Grinch Who Stole Cher 1:00:30

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It’s not easy being green—especially when your heart is three sizes too big. No, we’re not talking about someone abusing anabolic steroids; we’re talking about everyone’s favorite green Christmas curmudgeon: The Grinch. Created by Dr. Seuss and brought to life in the iconic animated Christmas special by Chuck Jones—of Tom & Jerry fame—The Grinch wa…