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

Charles sat down with actor and multi-hyphenated artist Joseph Ahmed of Philadelphia's Hedgerow Theatre Company.They talked about Joseph's appearance in the upcoming one-person play "Draw The Circle."They also discussed how Joseph's gender journey and biracial identities informed his performance, the vulnerability of a performer, and so much more!GET TICKETS To "Draw The Circle"LEARN MORE About Joseph AhmedMORE ABOUT Hedgerow Theatre CompanyCHECK OUT Obvious AgencyCHECK OUT Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists (PAPA)----------------------VISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

In This First Episode of 2026, We Talk About:Happy Belated Birthday, Martha!We Can't Let The Fascists Go UnchallengedRenee Nicole Good Was Murdered By Cowards...and so much more!READ The Article on Rachel HarlowDOWNLOAD The Coqui App TodayCHECK OUT The List of GLAAD Award Nominees----------------------------------------------FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Fight Song" by Rachel PlattenFifteen Minute Faves Playlist:  APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFYVISIT Our Website!SHOP Our Merch Store!Visit our LinktreeCheck out Medway Pride Radio

Charles & Martha sat down with friends of the pod and friends in real life, two-time Peabody Award-winning host of WXPN's "Kids Corner," Kathy O'Connell, and author, professor, and media arts scholar Dr. Alfred L. Martin, Jr., to discuss the holiday film "The Family Stone."Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?Is it a holiday classic?Why exactly is Everett so mad?Is Sybil really the villain of this story?Does this movie actually make sense?All of these questions and more are answered in this special holiday edition of Full Circle (the Podcast!)LEARN MORE ABOUT KIDS CORNERLEARN MORE ABOUT Alfred L. Martin, Jr.--Visit our Linktree-- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  SUPPORT US ON PATREONCheck out Medway Pride Radio  SHOP OUR STORE For OFFICIAL Full Circle (the Podcast) Merchandise

Charles and Martha sat down with Deborah Block, Artistic Director, and actors Arianna Gayle and Scott Greer from Theater Exile in South Philadelphia.They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Theatre Exile--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:Can It Be? Omigoodness...MARTHA'S BACK!!!Getting Rid Of The Old To Make Room For The NewA BIG OL' Game Of Catch Up...and so much more!If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis HotlinesCheck Out "The Gay Harlem Renaissance" at The New York HistoricalCheck Out PFLAG National's "I Changed My Mind Series"FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben BladesFifteen 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  

Charles sat down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake.They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!LEARN MORE About Olivie BlakeGET YOUR COPY Of "Girl Dinner"--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 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