Near and Queer to My Heart

This has been in the works for a while and it is finally here! We have been recording our live queer storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain, and will be releasing some of our favorite live stories. This first one comes to us from Jeez Loueez (to learn more about Jeez check out our episode 83) who tells us a tale about Cardi B's birthday.Connect with Jeez:Insta @ItsJeezLoueezFB @JeezLoueezSocial Media with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartX @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with burlesque extraordinaire Jeez Loueez! We dish about our one-eyed cats (of course), how she got into burlesque, and go in deep about the meaning of queer visibility and so much more!Connect with Jeez:Insta @ItsJeezLoueezFB @JeezLoueezSocial Media with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartX @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk with New Orleans comedian Clara Kelley! She tells us about growing up in Iowa, performing stand-up with a purpose, and getting engaged!Connect with Clara Kelley:Insta @SadHouseCatsConnect with us:X: @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB: @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we sit down with New Orleans storytelling king Dylan Perry. Dylan tells us about his time in the military, moving from Key West to rural Mississippi, and some saucy adventures he had along the way.Connect with Dylan:Insta @dyl_pklConnect with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we sit down with Mich Gonzalez, storyteller extraordinaire! Mich tells us about making the big move to NY, getting engaged, and what inspires him! Social media with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Connect with Mich:Insta @TheTea_inMichSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mardi Gras! This episode we talk with singer, drag performer, actor, and comedian Jade Esteban Estrada who tells us about his days in the Latin pop scene, international pride celebrations, and all about his current tour Jade In America. Connect with Jade:http://www.getjaded.comInsta @ThePradaEnchiladaConnect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off our first episode of 2023 with the talented comedian, writer, and drag performer Justice Singleton. Justice tells us about growing up with show-biz parents, why he left his hometown of LA, and how to live your most honest life.Connect with Justice Singleton:Insta @DaRealPoeticJusticeTwitter @RLPoeticJusticeConnect with us:Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Twitter @QueertoMyHeartFB/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeartSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our 77th episode, we talk with New Orleans-based musician Eva LoVullo. She tells us about her musical roots, how Hurricane Katrina changed her life and her New York subway adventures.Connect with Eva:Insta @Eva LoVullohttps://evalovullo.com/Connect with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we sit down with playwright, improvisor, storyteller, and stand up Mary Jacobs! She tells us about what it means to miss New Orleans, her punk band days, and all about her fiancé's proposal! Connect with Mary:Insta @marys.rack / @livegirlscomedyFacebook @VitalityNOLAConnect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy pride month! This episode we bring you stand up comedian Jeff Klein! Jeff was recently in the P3 Comedy Festival at Pensacola Pride and does stand up all over! He is the host of Beer with a Queer and writer/producer/star of Outside a Comedy Club. Jeff talks with us about how cats do have souls (we knew it!), how to decide how many animals is too many, and being true to yourself in life and in comedy.Connect with Jeff Klein:Insta/FB/Tiktok @ThatJeffisFunnyhttps://www.jeffkleincomedy.com/Social Media with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter@QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another fabulous episode for y'all! We sit down with Keeda with a Q for our first in person interview since COVID. Keeda talks with us about what comedy means to her, her first crush, and that time she had strippers and her mom at her birthday party. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a clip of Keeda crushing it at stand-up.Connect with Keeda:Insta/FB @KeedawithaQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/madamswifeConnect with us!Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Such fun talking with comedian/author/storyteller Kelly Stone! She talks to us about her new book, breaking away from the church, and what really happens at sleepovers!Connect with Kellyhttp://www.kellystone.orgInsta @KellyStoneComedySocial Media with us!Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff D. returns to our podcast to update us on the last three years (see episode 10 for his Near and Queer to My Heart debut). Jeff D. talks to us about his sobriety, the dangers of policing art, and of course we dish on musical theater!Connect with Jeff D.http://www.jeffdcomedy.com/FB @AboutJeffDTwitter @JeffDComedySocial media with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartFB/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk with actress, writer, director, and producer Chloe Burns! We delve into media representation of trauma survivors and queerness, how when COVID changed her life plans she pivoted to something amazing, and how to tell Kansas politicians they are wrong for that. Connect with Chloe:Twitter @ItsChloeBurnsTrauma Bonded: https://seedandspark.com/fund/trauma-bondedConnect with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an honor it was to talk with Misti Gaither! Talk show host, singer, drag queen, and community activist Misti Gaither tells us about growing up Pentecostal, her love for karaoke, and finding her true home. We even make Misti misty eyed! Connect with Misti:FB @Misti.AtesConnect with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartFb/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our second international episode featuring podcast host and stand-up comedian Lauren Deborah! Lauren tells us about moving halfway across the world, running a comedy club, and the reason why she loved the show the OC so much! Connect with Lauren Deborah:Instagram: @hilaurendeborahTwitter: @hilaurendeborahHost/Producer: my dad stole my limelight podcastConnect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueerrtoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first international episode! We are joined by writer, actress, stand up comedian Maxine Grossman coming to us from Toronto! Maxine tells us how to speak in a Canadian accent, how stand up changed her life, and why she loves gin and tonics! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for one of Maxine's stand up sets.Connect with Maxine:https://maxine-grossman.com/Insta @MaxineGrossmanTwitter @Maxine_GrossmanConnect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with former pro wrestler and current comedian, fitness model, screenwriter, and actress Denise Winkelman! Denise tells us about her many different journeys - from being raised in northern, northern Minnesota to her pro wrestling days to working in finance to her transition to moving to LA to pursue comedy full-time, she has done it all!Connect with Denise Winkelman:Insta @Denise_WinkelmanTwitter @D_Winkelmanhttps://www.denisewinkelman.com/Connect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk with actress, writer, and filmmaker Giovannie Espiritu about escaping a cult, making it in the business, and figuring out who you are!Connect with Giovannie:DykeCentral on AmazonHollywoodActorsWorkshop.comgiovannieespiritu.com Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest episode features pansexual performer Lisa Laureta. Lisa does it all! She does stand-up, voiceovers, animation, characters, and so much more. Lisa tells us about naked comedy (yes it is a thing and no it is not sexual!), her coming out journey, and learning what happiness means to her. Connect with Lisa Laureta:www.LisaLaureta.comsnorebark@gmail.com@LisaLaureta on all socialsConnect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.