Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal

Charles sat down with queer horror/fantasy author Ryan La Sala.They discuss Ryan's new YA horror novel, "The Dead Of Summer." They also discuss what makes a Young Adult novel, the intersections of queerness and the horror genre, how community is the LGBTQ+ population's secret weapon...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Ryan La SalaGET YOUR COPY Of "The Dead Of Summer"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

Charles sat down with prolific author, media scholar, and friend of the pod, Alfred L. Martin, Jr.They discuss Alfred's book "Fandom For Us, By Us: The Pleasures and Practices of Black Audiences." They also talk about the components of black fandom, how the desire for representation can inform some of our choices, Charles's rabid obsession with The Golden Girls, and so much more!LEARN MORE About Alfred L. Martin, Jr.GET YOUR COPY Of "Fandom For Us, By Us: The Pleasures and Practices of Black Audiences"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:Vacation Time Is Over...Waaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!Are We EVER Going To Listen To Hillary Clinton?!The Battle Of The Rainbow Crosswalks...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Jealous" by Nick JonasFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own!In this hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about:It's Charles's BIRTHDAY!Going through the list of those notable folks we've lost recentlyDrag Drama, and Cults, and Franchises, oh my!...And More!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Echoes" by The RaptureFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride RadioPROMO: Rewatch Recap Podcast

Charles sat down with dynamic author and visual artist Juano Diaz.They discuss Juano's gripping autobiography "Slum Boy," the idea of art as sanctuary, being an adopted child who became an adoptive parent, and so much more!LEARN MORE About Juano DiazGET YOUR COPY Of "Slum Boy"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:President Obama Says Boys Need Queer FriendsWait...Is Martha Norwegian?!Car Air Fresheners Turn You What Now?...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFEATURED SONG: "Where The Boys Are" by Connie FrancisFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Booty" by Bob The Drag QueenFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:Charles & Martha's OG AnniversaryThe Proper Way To Protest With GlueThe Hetero Awesome Fest...wasn't...and so much more!READ The PGN Article About TransFormation CollectiveIf You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "America" by Prince & the RevolutionFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

Martha and Charles sat down with chart-topping singer, songwriter, and drag performer Flamy Grant.They discuss what it's like topping the Christian music charts while performing in drag, the importance of authenticity in art, healing from religious trauma, and so much more!FEATURED SONGS: "Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)""If You Ever Leave"LEARN MORE About Flamy GrantBUY HER MUSIC--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In this "quick and dirty" Pride MINIsode, Charles & Martha discuss Martha's powerful keynote speech at Pitman Pride, which you'll get to hear in its entirety!They also talk about:Nobody showed up to Baby-Man's wittle burfday parade because...NO KINGS!Why Martha embraces her new title as a "Dangerous Woman"...and more!-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In this episode, Charles & Martha sat down with cast members Dito Van Reigersberg and Midge Nease to discuss Quintessence Theater Group's  adaptation of James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room.'They also talk about the importance of representation in theater, emphasizing the weight of Baldwin's legacy and the ongoing struggle for self-acceptance and love.They also touch on identity, expression, and the importance of authentic storytelling, particularly within the queer community, and the need for queer voices in creative works.Quintessence Theatre Group's production of James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" runs until July 6thGET TICKETSLEARN MORE about Quintessence Theatre Group--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In this episode, Charles sat down with author, filmmaker, and drag artist Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce.They discuss the themes of queer identity, community support, and the importance of finding one's tribe in her debut middle-grade novel, The Queen Bees of Tybee County.They also discuss the impact of drag as a form of self-discovery, the intersections of literature, identity, and representation, the need for authentic representation in media, and much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT Kyle Casey ChuGET YOUR COPY OF "The Queen Bees Of Tybee County"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:It's Officially Pride Season...Goddess Help Us All!The Emperor Looks Down And Realizes He MIGHT Be NakedTransphobes Can Dish It Out But Can't Take ItDIVA FIIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT!!!!...and so much more!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Deep Down (ft. Never Dull)" by Alok, Ella Eyre & Kenny DopeFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:Ready Or Not...Black, Brown & Queer Joy is Coming To A Town Near You!It Took No Time AT ALL For The New Pope To Show Her True Colors.A Bronze Statue Of A Black Woman...Broke EVERYBODY!...and so much more!CHECK OUT This List Of Every 2025 US Dyke MarchREAD Dr. Gregory King's Piece "When A Black Woman Refuses to Entertain!"FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "The Roof Is On Fire" by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic ThreeFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

In This Episode, We Talk About:Dead Pope, New Pope, Red Pope, Blue Pope...We Stan Celebrities Who Support Their Trans Children and SiblingsLaughing At A Failed Stunt Queen...and so much more!VISIT Adjust Your Sleep Mattress Boutique to book a consultation for your own customized sleep experience!FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Sting Like A Bee" by The Mighty SceptresFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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 ExcellenceDid we mention MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED?!?...and so much more!CONTACT the Offices of Rep. Nancy MaceFIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Cheerleader" by AshnikkoFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVisit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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, and so much more!LEARN MORE ABOUT Tony Keith, Jr.GET YOUR COPY OF "Knucklehead"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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 ABOUT Wayne ScottGET YOUR COPY OF "The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage, Reimagined"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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 more!LEARN MORE ABOUT TJ KLUNEGET YOUR COPY OF "THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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 ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  

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 RIOGET YOUR COPY OF "THE ABC'S OF WOMEN'S HISTORY"--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio