Writers, artivists, and creatives CHARLES TYSON, JR. and MARTHA MADRIGAL come to you each week with their unique brand of wit and humor as they discuss current headlines affecting the LGBTQ+ community, pop culture, and the challenges of navigating life as a black queer man and a white trans femme, recently married. After ten years of friendship and another thirteen years as a couple, these former tavern owners invite you into their home at East Barbary Lane each week to visit with them, thei ...
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Dead Pope, New Pope, Red Pope, Blue Pope... We Stan Celebrities Who Support Their Trans Children and Siblings Laughing At A Failed Stunt Queen ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Sting Like A Bee" by The Mighty Sceptres Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our Linktree -- Please Subscribe a…
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After an unofficial hiatus, WE'RE BACK! In this recently recovered episode from 4/13/25, we talk about: MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED!!! We bring an abundance of Good News and Queer Excellence Did we mention MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED?!? ...and so much more! CONTACT the Offices of Rep. Nancy Mace FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Cheerleader" by Ashnikko …
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In this episode, Charles sat down with poet, author, and hip-hop scholar Tony Keith, Jr. They discussed the themes of identity, love, and representation in Tony's poetry collection Knucklehead, the importance of creating positive narratives for young black boys, the black, gay man as a positive role model for youth, their shared love of hip-hop, an…
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In this episode, Charles sat down with author Wayne Scott to talk about his engaging and poignant memoir entitled "The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage, Reimagined." They also discussed the roles of masculinity and identity in queer men, navigating non-monogamy and marriage, the far-reaching effects of family alcoholism, and so much more! LEARN MORE…
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In this FIRST episode of Season 4 (WOO-HOO!) Charles sat down with author TJ Klune to talk about his delightful new sci-fi adventure novel "The Bones Beneath My Skin." They also discussed the importance of representation in media, self-publishing to preserve the authenticity of his work, the vital need for queer voices in queer content, and so much…
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It's our third year Podversary and the Season 3 FINALE! So, you know what that means: That's right...a CLIP SHOW! Sit back, relax, and revisit some highlights from every episode of Season 3. We can't wait for you to see what Season 4 has in store! Visit our Linktree -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US …
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Charles & Martha sat down with Rio Cortez, poet and author of the wonderful children's book "The ABC's of Women's History." They discussed the importance of the book for young readers, the need for intersectionality in children's education, why women's history is American history all year round...and so much more! LEARN MORE ABOUT RIO GET YOUR COPY…
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With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this first hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode of 2025, he talks about: The 76ers Finally See Reason..For Now. META Must WANT Us To Quit Them! The Golden Globes Make A Good "To Watch" List ...And More! DONATE To The Wildfire Relief Fund 2025 FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "D…
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In This First New Episode of 2025, We Talk About: Queer History Is Being Made All Over The Place...Much Good...Some Not So Good! Martha Is Doing The Damned Thing! We Love Effective Protest Through Art ...and so much more! LISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly LISTEN TO our Interview with Civil Rights Att…
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In this final episode of 2024/first episode of 2025, Charles & Martha sat down with David Beck, the co-writer/director and one of the stars of the powerful upcoming film "Regarding Us." They discussed the film, its proper place in LGBTQ+ cinema, the vital importance of authenticity in telling queer stories, the strength found in intergenerational q…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: How is it possible to throw thousands of people and YOURSELF under a bus...that you're on?! Ask Sarah McBride. BluSky is about that life! YMCA is a gay anthem, and we'll hear nothing else on the subject! ...and so much more! READ Erin Reed's List of the 82 Democrats Who Voted Against Healthcare For Trans Kids LISTEN …
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Charles & Martha sat down with author and Guggenheim Fellow John S. Garrison to discuss his new book, "Red, Hot & Blue," an exploration of the iconic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music in 1990 coming together to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS crisis ravaging the world. They discussed the monumental impact of the Red, Hot & Blue pr…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: America, Gurl...What Is You Doing?! A Few Rays Of Hope Amidst The Chaos Of The Election MAGA + DL = NO ...and so much more! READ Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" in its entirety READ Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise" in its entirety CHECK OUT These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The Work LISTEN To…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Martha and Charles catch up on aaaaaaaalllll the news that happened since they last sat down together Rudy Giuliani is forced to run his things because he ran his mouth Martha might actually listen to a Sade song! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Coffee" by Chappel Roan Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE …
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Charles sat down with author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "The Brightness Between Us," a sequel to "The Darkness Outside Us." They discussed themes of science fiction, emotional connection, queer representation, the role of AI in storytelling, the challenges of film adaptation, and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF "The Brightness Between U…
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Charles sat down with Jonathan Edmondson, Rain Diaz, and Kathryn Wylde, respective director and cast members of The Strides Collective, a Philadelphia-based queer theater company. They discussed their upcoming production "Confabulation," the importance of queer representation in theater, the challenges of producing a world premiere, the significanc…
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Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang. They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ and so much more! GET YOUR COPY OF AMERICAN T…
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Charles sat down for a delightful discussion with stage director Jack Tamburri. They talk about Jack's current project with the Children's Theater Company called "Drawing Lessons," queer representation in art, their respective core creative influences...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Children's Theater Company and "Drawing Lessons" VISIT T…
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Charles & Martha continue their tradition of chatting with the delightful and dynamic choreographer, dancer, producer, and performance artist Gunnar Montana. They discuss Gunnar's newest creation, BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN, stretching his artistic vision into a sequel, extra queer witches...and SO much more!!! To learn more about Gunnar Montana and BL…
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So That's What We're Calling Jim Crow Now?
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1:34:05In This Episode, We Talk About: When faced with adversity, make some Big Gay Beer! Brazil takes a step toward good mental health and happiness Lowe's joins the ranks of spineless corporations ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: Michelle Obama - Black Jobs DNC Speech Remix w/ Barack Obama , Derrick Johnson Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE …
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Charles & Martha sat down for a wonderful conversation with author Karl Dunn. They talked about Karl's book "How To Burn A Rainbow - My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did." They also discussed how to find one's true identity once we've stripped away our trappings, the neverending quest for true emotional intelligence...and so much mo…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Hate Chicken has a new streaming service...no thank you! Kamala has ALWAYS been on the job! We can't believe we have to say this...don't light yourself on fire. ...and so much more! WATCH: Dr. Joeigh Perella At The DNC FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Who R U?" by Anderson .Paak Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIF…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Charles & Martha weigh in on a viral moment Elon & JK may have to pay up for their hatefulness How does Megan McCain keep speaking with both feet in her mouth?! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visi…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Kamala appears to have chosen everyone's favorite dad as her running mate! Elon's daughter sends him to the burn unit Martha & Charles recover from seeing the worst breaker in the world Monique Brooks and Tai'Von Lathan...Say Their Names! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Winki's Theme" by Queen Latifah Fift…
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Charles & Martha sat down for a fascinating conversation with nonbinary playwright/author/photographer/poet/storyteller juliany taveras. They talked about juliany receiving the 2024 American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) Distinguished Play Award for their adaptation of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, leaving space for grace, t…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: The word "weird" is too much for right wingnuts LGBTQ wins (big and small) from around the world Hitting homophobes in the wallet is a popular tactic ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Hoops" by Willam Belli Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our Linktree -- Please Subscribe and Give Us …
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The Mental Health Episode (or "Bullsh*t Or Bust")
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2:00:54In This Episode, We Talk About: Venting About The Reaction To Kamala's Announcement Queer History Is Being Made ALL OVER! The Gay Furry Hackers Are Back To Their Adorable Tricks! ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Put A Woman In Charge" by Keb' Mo' feat. Roseanne Cash Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our Linktree -- …
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Preaching From The Book Of "Nuh Uh!"
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1:37:28In This Episode, We Talk About: Mixed Feelings About The End Of Pride Season A Banned Book Debacle That Wrote The Book On Irony Queer Representation Among Legendary Comedians Charles & Martha Discuss Their Favorite Queer Films ...and so much more! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Rock With U" by Janet Jackson Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: The Celebrations & Shenanigans taking place this Pride Season Orange Guilt WTF Happened With The University Of The Arts?! JK Putting her foot squarely in her mouth...again! ...and so much more! For More Info on The Rainbow Legends Tour FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Just What They Want" by Rupaul Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Boy Scouts Of America Get A Rebranding...Eventually Target and Bud Light, AKA The Two Weak Tastes That Taste Weak Together Why are we STILL Trying To Gender Darts?! ...And So Much More! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Can't Stand Your Mother" by Lucy Pearl Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our Linktree -…
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MINIsode: Gay Furry Hackers, Hypocrites & Mutants!!!
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33:55With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this new hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about: The Gay Furry Hackers are stressing out the transphobes yet again...Hallelu! Internalized homophobia gets its own flag...what? X-Men '97 is the nerdy, gay gift that just keeps on giving! ...And More! FIF…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility & Easter & Newness & Growth & Stuff Charles Squees Over "Cowboy Carter" Megan Rapinoe Just Can't Seem To Stop Winning ...And So Much More! GLAAD RESOURCES FOR ACCURATE AND INCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY --Please Subscr…
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In This Episode, We Talk About: Planet Fitness Refuses To Reward Deplorable Behavior Candace Owens Is Too Horrible For Ben Shapiro...WOW! There Are Still Lots Of Questions Surrounding The Death Of Nex Benedict ...And So Much More! --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US ON PATREON Check out Medway Pride Rad…
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It's Season 3! (or "A Black Is Coming!!!")
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2:07:14In this first episode of Season 3, we talk about: Say Their Name: Nex Benedict Westboro Baptist Church Didn't Get Have Comeback They Expected A School Permission Slip Giving Consent For Kids To Listen To...A Black Person? An LGBTQ Official Unfairly Accosted By A State Trooper ...And So Much More! Check Out Kids Corner 24/7 --Please Subscribe and Gi…
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It's the final episode of season 2! So, you know what that means....it's a Clip Show!!! Sit back and enjoy a recap of some highlights from the second season of Full Circle (the Podcast!) --Check out Medway Pride Radio Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Visit our LinktreeBy Full Circle (the Podcast)
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Charles and Martha sat down with the author of the public art blog "Streets Department" and host of the WHYY podcast "Art Outside" Conrad Benner. They talked about the politics of public art, creating new queer spaces, how much fun viewing sports through a queer lens can be, and so much more! -- For More About Conrad: STREETS DEPARTMENT WEBSITE 202…
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In This Episode We Talk About: Bill O'Reilly Gets A Lesson In Ironic Comeuppance French Farmer Protesters, Mona Lisa, and Soup...what?! Why Is Lil Nas X Saying Sorry?! ...AND SO MUCH MORE! -- READ: Erin Reed's "Bill Removing Trans Civil Rights Protections Defeated In Iowa; Hundreds Show Up Against" VOTE For Shadey To Win "America's Favorite Pet" Co…
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Interview WIth Barbara Earl Thomas & Emily Zimmerman
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34:37Charles sat down with dynamic visual artist Barbara Earl Thomas & Interim Director of Exhibitions at the Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania Emily Zimmerman. They discussed Barbara's upcoming exhibition "Illuminated Bodies," her creative process, Emily's thoughts on the Philadelphia art scene and so much more! --Check out "Illumin…
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With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this new hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about: LGBTQ Leaders Of Color Getting Their Flowers...and $$$! Meta Got Informed That They're Failing Their LGBTQ Users...DUH! Where Are Our Shows?! ...And More! CHECK OUT The Full List Of Emerging LGBTQ Leader…
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In This Episode We Talk About: Aunties Can Be A Queer Kid's Saving Grace Pointing Out Someone's Homophobia/Transphobia When They're Being Homophobic/Transphobic Is...Slanderous Now? Lil Nas X Is Our FAVORITE Troll Ever! ...AND SO MUCH MORE! --Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) SUPPORT US ON PATREON Check out Medway…
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Charles sat down with the fabulous Dean FM, a nonbinary, queer rapper from the Boston area. They talked about Dean's music, activism and so much more! For more about Dean FM: CHECK OUT THEIR MUSIC FOLLOW THEM ON: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Queer Casual | A Safe Space For Physical/Emotional Expression + ALLIES -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 sta…
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In this super-sized, ONE-HUNDREDTH EPISODE, Martha and Charles go IN! A New Year, name changes, driver's licenses, LGBTQ+ wins, catching up on nonsense, epic reads...ooooh and SO MUCH MORE!!! READ: "For LGBTQ+ Rights, 2023 Was a Year of Fighting. Here’s What We Won" by Nico Lang READ: "A Case For Hope: The Victories Trans People Won In 2023" by Eri…
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With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this new hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about: Discord Steps Up For Trans Folks A School Board President Trolls Moms For Liberty Taking Advantage Of TV Time ...and more! This episode is sponsored by ACCIDENT.COM If you have recently been injured in a…
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It's been a long time. We shouldn't-a left you. Without some Full Circle to step to. After an unplanned hiatus, Martha and Charles return with their usual blend of news and pop culture. In this episode, they talk about Target, Florida, a black, queer Doctor Who, and MORE! This episode is sponsored by ACCIDENT.COM If you have recently been injured i…
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With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own! In this new hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about: Elon Musk Doesn't Know What Words Mean Republicans Need To Forget About Litter Boxes Squeeing over Spider-Man and Drag Queens...and more! This episode is sponsored by ACCIDENT.COM If you have recently be…
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...If You're Gonna Put It In My Hand...
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2:36:54In This Hefty-Sized Episode, We Talk About Sen. Scott Weiner breaks right-wingers through the power of his abs and out gayness...WERK! Lenny Kravitz's new video completely flooded Martha's basement Martha and Charles go down a favorite filmmakers rabbit hole "They Cloned Tyrone" SPOILER ALERT: 2:17:25-2:18:50 Enjoy Lenny Kravitz's "TK421" video...y…
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Definitely Episode #95 (Martha Was Right)
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1:50:57It's our 95th Episode...that's right...95th! Now you might have to learn about the Underground Railroad...from a Black History Underground Railroad When a known homophobe claims to have turned down a lot of money for performing at a pride event...we have...questions. This episode is sponsored by ACCIDENT.COM If you have recently been injured in a c…
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Charles and Martha sat down with provocative visual artist Christian Rogers. They discuss Christian's exploration of queer love and joy through his work, how art flourishes with authenticity, his gallery exhibition in Los Angeles, and so much more! VISIT HIS WEBSITE FOR INFO ABOUT Christian's show Christian Rogers - Heaven On Earth: VISIT NOON Proj…
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Charles had a fascinating conversation with nonbinary playwright/author/photographer/poet/storyteller juliany taveras. They talked about the psychological effects of perceived boundaries, time as a colonialized concept, and their upcoming production of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, for the Children's Theatre Company. TO LEARN MORE ABO…
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Not Only Has Elon Musk Made Social Media A Putrid Cesspool...Now He Wants Us To Pay For The Pleasure?! Y'all Managed To Alienate Angelica Ross AND LeVar Burton...What Is Going On?! John Waters Now Officially Has The Filthiest Spot On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Check Out Martha & Charles's Appearance in THEM -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review …
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