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Some LGBTQ people like to garden. Some like to dance. Others like to fly airplanes, draw, paint, run, fish, hunt, read, act, sing, bowl or build sheds. Some LGBTQ people are astronauts. Some are firefighters, grocers, contractors, activists, plumbers, students, musicians, policy makers, bakers, writers, accountants or zookeepers.
You know gay people. You know trans people. You know bi people and lesbian people. You might just not know that you know them. You know?
Out and About introduces you to your LGBTQ friends, neighbors and allies through their stories, their art, their creations and their work.
The world seems to have become more divisive and angry. Lies are often embraced for a fleeting comfort. Join me, Captain Maeve, for Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm. Fueled by truth, unity and good cheer, we’ll set a course for inclusion and hope.
If you’re out, what are you about? Let’s thrive together.
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Every once in a while on Out and About, for whatever reason, I have no guest. This was one of those days! However, I am very excited about our national election results – what it means and where we will go from here. We had a couple of disappointing results locally and statewide, but there […] […]
I talked with NYC playwright Joshua H. Cohen and Spokane Playwright Laboratory’s (SPL) co-founder and artistic director Scott Doughty. I was surprised that my pal actor Sydney Anderson also showed up. Yay! We all talked about the SPL workshop production of Furies which opens tomorrow and runs through the weekend at Stage Left Theater. You […] […]
I talked with Wacky Witch. We talked about Halloween and witchery, in general. Wacky shared many jokes that her father, who is a vampire and also a stand up comedian, tells at his shows. This episode of Out and About was filled with some history, some culture, some advice and a lot of Halloween happiness. […] […]
I talked with trans friends Dr. Kristine Coons and Kimber Ryburn. Also, I had fellow KYRS peep and trans pal Lynnea Kaylor with me to help pitch for the KYRS pledge drive. Our conversation was around the two very bad anti-trans initiatives on the Washington State ballot.
The Republican Death Cult keeps trying to […] […]
I had director Katelyn Rush, stage manager Meg Barlow Jones and choreographer Dana Williams on from Hitchhiker’s Theatre’s production of A Year With Frog and Toad. We talked a lot about how Frog and Toad stories really were a positive example for kids on friendship and love. The show sounds wonderful and the music is […] […]
I had Nathan O’Brien on to talk about this weekend’s Halloween X-SPO. Nathan is the founder and coordinator of Lilac City Comicon and Halloween X-SPO. Both these events have grown onto huge celebrations of family fun. Halloween X-SPO runs October 10th and 11th at the Convention Center. Actors from television shows and movies will be […] […]
I had Sami Perry on from We Have The Power. We Have The Power is one of the organizations that is putting together the No Kings rally on October 17. The theme of this rally is “Vote Early.” Ballots will have dropped a couple days before. There are thousands of ballots in Spokane County that […] […]
This was a repeat show from two weeks ago. Here are the details – Playlist for Show: Out and About I talked with Lily Booth. Lily is the president of South Perry Together. This group is putting on the Perry Street Fair – September 26. It sounds like a great event and I will be […] […]
I talked with Trevor Finchamp about Snow In September. This is an event to celebrate fifty years of cross country ski trails on Mount Spokane. It has a lot of great activities and prizes and it’s free. Best of all it takes place at Brick West brewery. The fun begins at 5 pm and continues […] […]
I talked with Lily Booth. Lily is the president of South Perry Together. This group is putting on the Perry Street Fair – September 26. It sounds like a great event and I will be walking over there to spend the day, for sure. Lots of food, music and fun. What I am really excited […] […]
Yesterday on Out and About, I talked with Director Preston Loomer and Playwright Sandra Hosking from the Stage Left Theater production of Mad Underground. These two are both multipotentialites. If you’re a longtime listener of the show, you will know how much I like to talk to artists who don’t specialize in one field but work in […] […]
I talked with KYRS board member Sharo. Sharo is a familiar voice for fans of his show – The Persian Hour. Although The Persian Hour is no more, Sharo is still very connected to the station with his work. We talked about the upcoming KYRS Gala and how you can get tickets here. We also talked about why KYRS […] […]
I talked with my pal Matt Danielson. Matt is the Executive Director of Spokane Pride, and he has been bringing Pride Festivals to places all across the region, right here in the USA and Canada. He has also helped create a lot of neighborhood Pride Festivals in Spokane. When I have Matt on the show, it […] […]
I talked about TDS – the Trump Derangement Syndrome that his cult members have and also the TDS that we have – Truth Defense Syndrome. In between monologues, I played some music that hopefully put a little pep in your TDS step. If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen […] […]
I had artist Jennifer Seo on to talk about the gallery opening of the newest showing of her work – “Bab Geuleus: 1. Rice Bowl 2. Means of Living.” It opens this Friday (First Friday) at the Terrain Gallery (628 N Monroe) at 5 pm and continues for the rest of the month.
With so much […] […]
Yesterday on Out and About, I had Sami Perry, formerly from Spokane Indivisible and now with We Have the Power. We talked about how, just by voting, we can make huge changes for the better in our community. The circumstances for our nation are dire. We didn’t arrive here overnight but from a gradual slide […] […]
I had artist Adam Bodhi on to talk about art and what it is like to create art as a trans person who is on the autism spectrum. Adam has a meet and greet at the Artisan’s Guild on Saturday. He is giving away some beautiful works at this event and you will want to […] […]
I had the fantastic Inland Classical Theatre on to perform two short Anton Chekhov plays. The cast, crew, and directors did a wonderful job. The two plays were The Proposal and The Bear. The Proposal was directed by Jeffrey Ridlington with a cast of Sydney Anderson, Jerrod McDougall and Jo Fae. The Bear was directed […] […]
We took a deep dive into the work of two local Spokane artists – Heatherann Woods and Bevie LaBrie. These artists approach their work in different ways, but both produce very moving and beautiful pieces. They are two of the three artists featured in his month’s Terrain Gallery show – Light, Land, Sky. It kicks […] […]
I had a fun and rollicking conversation with Jess Loomer, Skyler Moeder and Scott Worley. They were with me to talk about their theatrical production of PROOF. Jess is one of the actors, Skyler is the promoter and Scott directs and produces this very thought-provoking play. Because the story deals with mental heath and people […] […]
I had a fun conversation with Abby Constable, Steve Lloyd, Deborah Marlowe and Jeffrey St. George. They were on the show to talk about Inland Classical Theatre and their current production of The Triumph of Love. We had a a rollicking good time! The Triumph of Love is only available to experience for one more […] […]
Yesterday on Out and About, I talked with Chris Armitage and Dan Brown about Chris’ Substack site – The Existential Republic. we also talked about his latest books which are available free to download. These reads are a great tool for understanding why we are where we are, and what we can do to deny […] […]
I talked with Spokane Pride Executive Director Matt Danielson. We talked about North Idaho’s very successful Pride Festival that took place last week. The Pride Festival is already underway, here in Spokane. Tonight at 7 pm, there is an interfaith worship service at St. John’s Cathedral.
Friday is when a lot of stuff starts happening. […] […]
I had a fun conversation with Troy Nickerson and Chris Jensen about their play Hand to God. Troy is the director of the show and Chris produced it. This Theater on the Verge production was an incredible thing to witness and was like nothing I had ever seen before. The story, the acting, the puppets, […] […]
Yesterday, I talked with Spokane Pride Executive Director Matt Danielson. The Pride Festival is coming up! It’s now a two day celebration. There are plenty of events on Friday, June 12 and the usual big events on Saturday, June 13 which have attracted tens of thousands of people to downtown Spokane every year. Matt and […] […]
I talked with Liv Hebert Watkins. Liv is an artist who currently has an installation, The Table Is Set, at the Terrain Gallery until May 30 – Thursday through Saturday 4-7 pm. Terrain Gallery is located at 628 N Monroe. I really enjoyed hearing about how she has evolved as an artist. Liv works in […] […]
I had a fun conversation with Spokane burlesque performers Miss MastiKate, Ravenna Moon and Muffy Manslayer. They were on Out and About to talk about this Saturday’s burlesque show – Witch Hunt. All proceeds from this “underground” event are going to organizations that help immigrants and victims of spousal abuse in our region. Sixteen performers […] […]
I had a conversation with Trevor Finchamp about Forest to Frame. Taking place on May 16th, from 10 am to 4 pm at Finch Arboretum, this festival will feature artists working outside to create works that will later be auctioned off to benefit the Spokane Art School. If you enjoyed Brush on the Bluff, you […] […]
I had a conversation with Kelly Adams, co-chair of the Spokane Democratic Socialists of America. I learned a lot and found out that the DSA is not a political party! We had a very fun discussion about politics and talked about what people can do to make a difference during these dark times. Kelly had […] […]
I talked with Tracy Simmons. Tracy is the Executive Director of FāVS – a website that reports on religion and ethics in Washington. She is also an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting, digital entrepreneurship and social journalism. And in between all of that, she is an Associate Professor at Washington State University, as well […] […]
I had a fun conversation with my friend and fellow Spokane Fire Department retiree Ty Bruner. Retirement is a great time to refocus and retool for new things that you will help bring into the world. Ty’s story is no exception. He took all those interviewing skills that he had employed in the fire department […] […]
I talked with Cricket Green from Sew She Can. This nonprofit that Cricket founded teaches marginalized women, including refugees and victims of domestic abuse, not only how to sew, but how to translate this skill into making a living. We talked about how she became involved in this endeavor, the social and political aspects of […] […]
I had Sloan Poe from Identity and Maggie McGuire from Trans Spokane on air to talk about Transgender Day of Visibility, all the planned observances. We also talked about the persecutions that trans people have been facing, lately, from Fascist politicians. If you missed the show, here is a link – https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_260331_160000b.mp3 As always, thank you […] […]
I had Sami Perry, from Spokane Indivisible, on the show to talk about Saturday’s No Kings Protest. This is only in 4 more days. There were 13,000 people here in Spokane that attended the October No Kings. Since then we’ve had more destruction of our democracy, kidnapping heads of state, more turning our backs on […] […]
Yesterday on Out and About, I played some Irish music that spanned the decades, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. In between songs, I talked about the social messages behind the music, some of the history of Irish social movements and how those movements came to America, largely in the IWW and in a religion […] […]
We raised $712 for KYRS! I was on the air for two hours, playing music and talking until I was quite hoarse! Thank you very much to all who donated. I feel like KYRS is such an important tool for keeping the fading ember of democracy alive. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! If you […] […]
I had two guests on the show. Adam Bodhi is an artist who works in acrylics and digital art. His work has been featured in many places. This Friday you can check it out in two different locales. We talked about how he got started in his work and how being a person with autism […] […]
I kicked off the radio show with a listing of all the protest opportunities this week. Then I played a satirical radio show I worked on over the summer lampooning those wacky ICE misfits. It was episode One and I never made anymore. Maybe for good reason. I asked for some feedback, and I received […] […]
playwright, actor, educator and director Chelsea Duvall was my guest on Out and About. Chelsea was with me, primarily, to talk about her latest production – directing POTUS at Spokane Civic Theatre. The show has been selling out to wonderful reviews. Of course, our conversation also touched other topics besides this fun show. I could […] […]
I had a conversation with Alana Shepherd and Nanette Cloud from Spokane’s SPLAT co-op. It’s a very exciting project, based out of Spokane’s Downtown milk bottle. I was so inspired by what they are doing. If you are an artist, know an artist, or want to support local artists, and you missed the broadcast, here’s […] […]
This was a repeat from two weeks ago. Director Abby Burlingame and actors Sydney Anderson and Jayme Worrell were on the show to talk about Inland Classical Theatre’s upcoming production of Mary Stuart. Abby has added a great twist on this play concerning the relationship between ruler Queen Elizabeth I and her prisoner, her cousin […] […]
I had a conversation with Matt Danielson. Matt is the Executive Director of Spokane Pride. Our conversation centered around preparations for this year’s Pride Festival and local responses to the fascist violence we are seeing in many places around the United States. Matt also moderates a FB group that serves as a clearinghouse for all […] […]
Director Abby Burlingame and actors Sydney Anderson and Jayme Worrell were on the show to talk about Inland Classical Theatre’s upcoming production of Mary Stuart. Abby has added a great twist on this play concerning the relationship between ruler Queen Elizabeth I and her prisoner, her cousin Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. A fictional account […] […]
Today’s show was supposed to feature only Trevor Finchamp who was going to be talking about Mount Spokane’s Winterfest which takes place this weekend. Trevor seems to really fire up some detractors, so, as usually happens when he is on, we had some folks call in to the show. Most notably, Batman. He had a […] […]
This was a repeat from earlier in December – Sami Perry and Mike Bell from Spokane Indivisible were on the show. It was a lively and informative conversation revolving around Michael Baumgartner and Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill which is now a law. This law, which will line the pockets of the billionaires who Trump […] […]
I played some highlights from Hour 3 of KYRS’s coverage of October’s No Kings’ Protest. This next year will be pivotal for you, as a human being, and for our nation, as its flickering beacon of democracy will either be rekindled or extinguished forever. Join the people who stepped up to show their integrity, their […] […]
I hung out with my wife Sarah and we played some holiday song parodies and some novelty songs that I really like! We live under a political regime that is so over-the-top criminal, stupid, evil and narcissistic, that it is almost impossible to do anything parodical or satirical about them. But, we still have holiday […] […]
I was not live in the studio today, but instead put together a show which featured speeches and performances from the first half of this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. Unfortunately, many of the speakers went beyond their allotted time, and even though I edited their speeches, I still wasn’t able to get the excellent […] […]
Sami Perry and Mike Bell from Spokane Indivisible were on the show yesterday. It was a lively and informative conversation revolving around Michael Baumgartner and Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill which is now a law. This law, which will line the pockets of the billionaires who Trump and Baumgartner serve, will destroy citizens’ healthcare access […] […]
I played some clips from this October’s live broadcast of the No Kings Rally (from the second hour of the live broadcast). I also played some Christmas music and other revolutionary anti-fascist, woke music. I added some commentary, the gist of which was that in this time where many people will be celebrating a person […] […]
Another Rerun due to chemo. I had my pal, and sister trans peep, Jenny Seibert on to talk about the present political situation. I had read a news article about a trans woman who got involved with the drag community in Texas. I had a somewhat negative spin on the article whereas Jenny had a […] […]
I talked with Matt Danielson – Executive Director of Spokane Pride and Colton Gerard – organizer of Spokane’s Trans Day of Remembrance. We had a great talk about the Trans Day of Remembrance event scheduled for this Saturday at the Central Library. The event starts at two, but you will want to come early because […] […]
I had a great conversation with Dr. Sarah Lynch. Sarah is the executive director of the North Idaho Pride Alliance and a sister veteran! The North Idaho Pride Alliance with the Human Rights Education Institute will be presenting the Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th In Coeur d’Alene. So we talked about that. We […] […]
This was a prerecorded show. I played some audio from the October 18th No Kings protest and interspersed it with some music. […]
It’s pledge week and I didn’t have any one call in to support KYRS. No money loves me! I talked about how KYRS brings truthful programming and that we don’t receive any public funding so we can’t be blackmailed. I also played some Halloween music. Whoopie. It was a long three hours of being on […] […]
I talked with Preston Loomer, Dallan Starks and Emma Dennis from the Spokane Civic Theatre’s Production of Frankenstein. It was a great conversation about the show and how the performers went about creating their characters. We talked about why this production of Frankenstein is such a compelling tale for today. If you missed our conversation […] […]
I was not in the studio, but had prepared a recording. I gave details about the upcoming No Kings protest on October 18th – 1-4pm at BA Clark Park. I had prepared some speech items for the protest, as I had been invited to speak, but was later told that they didn’t need me. So, […] […]
I talked with Leslie Ann Grove and Laurel Newnham from the Northwest Mediation Center. October is Conflict Resolution Month which made it a great time to hear from people who resolve conflicts for a living. We talked about how meditation worked and what were some things that the Northwest Mediation Center has helped people come […] […]
This was a repeat episode from September 2, 2025. I talked with Rosie Halsted. Rosie is an accomplished and talented composer, vocalist and vibraphonist. In her work, she’s witnessed the deep connections made by people who make music together. She wants to share that great feeling you get when you make connections through music. So, […] […]
I talked with my friend Jenny Seibert. As the United States sinks deeper into Fascism, disease and pending economic collapse, we talked about how do you decide when it is the right time to flee the country. Like many other groups: farmers, police officers, veterans, union members, the elderly, service members, small business owners, and […] […]
I talked with my friend Skyler Oberst. Skyler is the Executive Director of Spokane Arts. Spokane Arts has been in the news a lot lately with some changes coming in the way the city fulfills its obligation to promote art and culture to its residents. Skyler also has a background in religion and anthropology, so […] […]
I talked with director Chelsea Duvall and actors Deborah Marlowe and Emma Woodward from the Stage Left production of Julius Caesar. This is going to be a very cool production which is set in a women’s prison. All the characters are either cis/trans female or nonbinary. We had a great conversation about the play. We […] […]
I talked with Rosie Halsted. Rosie is an accomplished and talented composer, vocalist and vibraphonist. In her work, she’s witnessed the deep connections made by people who make music together. She wants to share that great feeling you get when you make connections through music. So, she has started a business called Together in Sound. […] […]
I had no guest. Instead, I talked about sections of the Spokane River going dry and the city’s lukewarm effort of water conservation. While there is a shortage of water right now because of demand on the aquifer, there seems to be no way to stop the flow of lies of those who want to […] […]
I talked with Christopher Armitage and Dan Brown. Chris has written a lot of books over the last couple years and for the latest, he partnered up with Dan Brown. The book is called Conservatism: America’s Personality Disorder. Dan is a retired school psychologist and political activist. The subject of empathy fascinates me. We talked […] […]
I talked with Matt Danielson, Executive Director of Spokane Pride. We talked about the festivities this Saturday – Garland Pride. The weather is going to be great and there are so many fun things planned including the band – Green Warriors. We also talked about the Spokane Pride event, which may be the biggest single […] […]
I talked with my friend Sami Perry from Spokane Indivisible. With the takeover of our nation by bona fide Fascists, Spokane has had some of the biggest protests we have ever seen. From illegal kidnapping of residents, to the national attack on LGBTQ folks to the destruction of our institutions and the elimination of a […] […]
I really enjoyed my conversation with Chris Jensen. Chris is the producer of Theater on the Verge’s production of Torch Song. You only have this weekend left to see this show. Torch Song has received such rave reviews. The story behind the story of Torch Song is beautiful and so is the story of why […] […]
I talked with Rusty Nelson. Rusty has organized events to help us mark the 80th year since the United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We talked about the bombings, their legacy and how they juxtapose against what we are currently experiencing here at home. We also discussed how people could join Veterans For Peace and […] […]
The Inland Classical Theatre Radio Players performed a live, thirty-minute production of The Tempest! I would say that this went off pretty well. There are some things that we will learn from this going into the future. But, all in all, this turned out great. The play lasted about 25 minutes actually. So because we […] […]
I had my pal, and sister trans peep, Jenny Seibert on to talk about the present political situation. I had read a news article about a trans woman who got involved with the drag community in Texas. I had a somewhat negative spin on the article whereas Jenny had a much more positive outlook on […] […]
My mom died last week so I wasn’t really up for interviewing anyone. Instead I played some music. This was after reading another excerpt from Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny and talking a little about coming out to my mom and how she taught me to try to be a good person. […]
This was a repeat of last week’s show – I had Shaune Gardner and Matt Slater on Out and About to talk about the Stage Left Theater production that they are starring in – TOPDOG/UNDERDOG. As always, it is great being with these two extremely talented and lovely guys. We had a far-ranging conversation that […] […]
Yesterday, I had Shaune Gardner and Matt Slater on Out and About to talk about the Stage Left Theater production that they are starring in – TOPDOG/UNDERDOG. As always, it is great being with these two extremely talented and lovely guys. We had a far-ranging conversation that I really enjoyed and I think you will […] […]
Yesterday, I had a conversation with journalist and activist Pia Hallenberg. We talked about the current anti-democracy efforts of the Trump Administration and how decent, honest people can push back against those machinations. We also talked about how she became an ally for the LGBTQ community. Her work has landed her a spot as this […] […]
I talked with my friend and “compagnon dans les arts” Jeremy Whittington. Jeremy is the Program Director for Spokane Arts. Spokane Arts has been in the local news lately. There is always a political component to making art – in the messaging, in the funding and in the performance/display of created works. How has the […] […]
I talked with actors from Spokane Falls Community College’s production of Reefer Madness. Zeke Cox, Zach Billingsley, Ruby Petrie and Canaan Barbery and we had way too much fun. We talked about the social implications of this kind of propaganda that the play is based on, and other political aspects of the message today. This […] […]
Yesterday, I talked with the Executive Director of Spokane Pride – Matt Danielson. As usual, our conversation touched a lot of subjects – love, kindness, truth, honesty and activism – to name a few. People like Matt are such a gift to Spokane and to our world – creative, loving and willing to roll up […] […]
I talked with Ava Barany who is one-half of the dynamic artist duo known as the Botanical Alchemists. We talked about Brush on the Bluff, an event that the Botanical Alchemists organize every year. This is an outdoor art show where the artists are working on their pieces which will be auctioned off. Passersby talk […] […]
As always, I have such a great time hanging out with Dahveed Bullis. His take on theater, Spokane, and the arts in general, is something I really enjoy. The transformational nature of live theater is palpable, especially today. The current ugly destruction of our nation is on everyone’s mind, and it is easy to feel […] […]
Jim from Americana Avenue joined me on the air to ask people to support KYRS – their community radio station right her in Old Spokany Town. Bob and Kathy were our star donors! Thank you! KoKo the Chimp was there to scream the praises of KYRS as well. […]
No guest on this show. Instead I read from a piece by Jon Shelton, professor and chair of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. I received this from the Minoqua Brewing Company based in Minocqua Wisconsin. Also we discussed Pope Francis and the JD Vance escape, and how much Conservatives who […] […]
We had a full studio, with Sherrece Scott of VOA (Volunteers of America) Spokane, Alison Collins of Boots Bakery and Lounge, KYRS boardmember Carol Ellis and Station Manager Michael Moonbear. The KYRS pledge drive will soon be upon us! And for those who have been following KYRS for the last couple of years, you know […] […]
We opened the show with the traditional short reading from On Tyranny. Then I shared the audio that I recorded with Dr. Judy Jagiello. Judy is a psychologist who is convening an LGBTQ+ Support & Coping Skills Group. This will be more than just your standard support group. Judy will be teaching folks coping skills […] […]
I played audio from the March 22 Gender Freedom March and Rally. This event was very well-attended by the LGBT community, its allies and other patriots and people who value decency, honor and truth. The speakers were from all walks of life – from a comedian to a staff sergeant from Fairchild AFB. When future […] […]
I had Mexi-Pexi, Muffy and Dana-mite on to talk about their burlesque fundraiser for Spokane’s Spectrum Center. I learned a lot about a lot of things – burlesque, the burlesquernauts, how burlesque is a great way to combat fascism, and most importantly – what is a “nerdgasm.” This show is a fundraiser for a segment […] […]
I talked with Matt Danielson, Executive Director of Spokane Pride. There are a lot of great Pride events coming up, not the least of which is the March for Gender Freedom on March 22nd. We also discussed the current political climate and the lawlessness of the Trump administration, as it seeks to roll back the […] […]
On yesterday’s show, I played audio from Spokane’s January 20th Martin Luther King Day rally (which also coincided with the inauguration of what was supposed to be a president). I recorded people’s answers when I asked them what they planned on doing the next four years. Some of the answers are so hopeful and some […] […]
The show was just me recounting the latest assaults on LGBT people, some laughingly stupid, others just plain stupid. I talked about why, even if you don’t think you care about LGBT people, you should worry about what it means for you. This time, with this administration, there is no lag time. They are out […] […]
Yesterday I talked with director Rebecca Craven and castmembers from Little red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants). It was a fun conversation and a delight to talk with these young actors and hear their talents! My friend Rebecca is also an instructor at SFCC. And we also discussed why theater is such a good […] […]
This show was a repeat from 1/21/25. I played audio I recorded at the Women’s March which took place last Saturday. There were speakers who talked about Constitutional rights and how those will be under attack starting soon. There were speakers who talked about being patriotic citizens by doing the work and also by taking […] […]
I had Troy Nickerson, Chris Jensen and Doug Dawson in the studio talking about Theater On The Verge’s premiere play “Every Brilliant Thing,” running February 27 through March 15. This production sounds great and I am really looking forward to seeing the show. We also talked about how art can help us cope with the […] […]
We had Portland comic and artist Jordan Cerminara. Jordan is in town for a comedy show at the Garland. We talked about the work and talent that it takes to be a successful standup, and how he has evolved in his work. It was a fun and inspiring conversation. If you missed it here’s the […] […]
I talked with Chris Armitage and Dan Brown about Chris’ newest book Tyrant in a Top Hat. It sounds like a very interesting and inspiring read about the Lincoln presidency, slavery in the south and lessons for today. If you missed this lively and thought-provoking conversation, you can check it out here at – https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_250128_160000b.mp3 […]
I played audio I recorded at the Women’s March which took place last Saturday. There were speakers who talked about Constitutional rights and how those will be under attack starting soon. There were speakers who talked about being patriotic citizens by doing the work and also by taking back some of our symbols of patriotism […] […]
I interviewed Susan Hardie, Shaune Gardner, Rachae Thomas, Tom Heppler, Tim Linton and Brian Little to talk about their show Civic Theatre’s production of SWEAT. We talked about how the expectations of what our jobs provide has changed recently. The community, stability and purpose provided by our employment have certainly eroded Perhaps even our sense […] […]
I had such a wonderful talk with Matt Danielson and Crystal Marche. We talked about the remembrance project that they are working on. It’s a project to document first-person accounts and to collect items that illustrate the history of LGBT folks (we have always been here) in the Spokane region. We talked about how friends […] […]
This one was a repeat because today was NEW YEAR’s EVE! It’s from a month and a half ago and here is the description of that show: A conversation with playwright and friend Pam Kingsley. Pam told us about her creative process and the work that it takes to write award-winning plays. We talked about […] […]
My wife Sarah joined me on the show today. We thought that it would be fun to share some of our favorite holiday music because it was Christmas Eve! […]
Next year, things are going to be wacky and dark. We, as a nation, have willingly crossed into some uncharted territory. His last election, he was shown to be a serial liar and a failure. Then over the last four years, he has proven to be even worse than that. A few months ago, the […] […]
A fun conversation with Chelsea DuVall. How are things in Utah, especially for LGBTQ folk? What do the stars say about the upcoming year? What kind of theatrical work has she been doing as a professor at Utah State University East? What’s on her list for her Spokane homecoming? We also talked about her vision […] […]
On yesterday’s show, I had Alana J Shepherd, Sarah Junette Dahmen and Hazel Bean on to talk about Stage Left Theater’s production of Minister of Sorrow. The show is opening this weekend. This play won the 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival. It’s the moving story of Emma, a pack saddle librarian in the 1930s who travels […] […]
Part of the incoming Trump administration’s plan for the fleecing and destruction of America and its working class will be to focus the hate away from him and his actions and onto immigrants, intellectuals, Jewish people, LGBTQ folks and people of color. These are the usual groups scapegoated when these type of regimes take power. […] […]
A conversation with playwright and friend Pam Kingsley. Pam told us about her creative process and the work that it takes to write award-winning plays. We talked about how making art is one of the best ways to resist the destructive forces that have reared up in our nation. If you missed the conversation, you […] […]
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20th) is a day to remember all those killed because they are transgender people. As the day approaches, we are entering a new era, one of promised persecution by the incoming administration. Their record shows that they plan on satisfying their increasingly blood-thirsty base. So, this TDOR takes on […] […]
I had a nice talk with Erin Sellers and Luke Baumgarten about RANGE Media. In case you haven’t heard about RANGE, it is a local, employee-owned news service that concentrates on regional stories. The writing is excellent and they are preparing to launch into a radio platform, as well. It premiers this Thursday at 3 […] […]
Yesterday, on Out and About – a pledge drive fandango! I was joined on the air by River City Rhythm’s Nera and Flavor of the Week’s Caya. And we also had some DJ-up-and-comers come into the studio and share the mics. We laid out our case on why, in the name of all that is […] […]
It’s national reconciliation month!!! This was a rerun from October 31, 2024.I was quarantining yesterday because I had covid! Nonetheless, this was an interesting conversation about listening and empathy! Leslie Ann Grove and Laurel Newnham from the Northwest Mediation Center gave some great tips on mediating conflict! We put this in perspective of personal relationships, […] […]
A repeat of a show from September 10, 2024
A very delightful and moving conversation with Station Manager Michael Moon Bear, KYRS board member Carol Ellis, Travis Dickinson – Chef/Owner of Cochinito Taqueria and Rick Clark – founder of Giving Back Spokane. We talked about the partnership that has formed with KYRS, Cochinito and […] […]
A show talking about a project you will soon hear on KYRS – Running For My Life. This is an audio and video production that I have been involved with Eve Luppert and Pam Kingsley over the last few months. We asked 19 local Spokane women to film themselves reading accounts of congresswomen who had […] […]
A far-ranging and meandering chat with Matt Danielson, the executive director of Pride Spokane. We talked about all the events Pride is doing this month and how it was for Matt to help out with different Pride festivals this year. So many of these festivals were in small towns, and for some places this was […] […]
What a great conversation yesterday with Garrin Hertel. This guy has so many cool musical projects and is such a booster of Spokane and its history. He’s in four different bands – The Hot Club of Spokane, Red Hot Kitten Stompers, Zonky Jazz Band and Rockabilly Space Force. With those bands, he has three big […] […]
A freewheeling conversation with Director Dr. Nike Imoru, Scenic Designer Jeremy Whittington and Lighting Designer Alana Shepherd. These powerful forces have come together to help create Stage Left’s production of Macbeth. Hear why Macbeth is so relevant today, and what it takes to create this show. I am really looking forward to seeing this show […] […]
A very delightful and moving conversation with Station Manager Michael Moon Bear, KYRS board member Carol Ellis, Travis Dickinson – Chef/Owner of Cochinito Taqueria and Rick Clark – founder of Giving Back Spokane. We talked about the partnership that has formed with KYRS, Cochinito and Giving Back Spokane. During the Fall Pledge Drive, for every […] […]
Oh no! My guest no-showed me! When this happens, I worry because maybe they are injured or sick. And that was the case this time. Get well soon and we will make this happen later. Anyway, we were supposed to be talking about improv and comedy and so I had a couple of songs loaded […] […]
An interesting and informative conversation with Robin R. Lang. Robin is the LGBTQ+ Veterans Outreach Coordinator/Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. She’s in town for the – 7th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference, which is in Spokane this week. We talked about the special needs of LGBTQ vets, especially those who need to get […] […]
I had a great conversation yesterday with Kim Blessing and Delena Scott. They are the cofounders of Dom and Bomb. This clothing manufacturer and retail store has operated in Spokane and on the Internet for five years! They have made themselves an international name – right here in the heart of the INLAND EMPIRE. That […] […]
A healing hour of music! My mom is in the hospital and we are dealing with all those kinds of decisions. My thoughts turn to the power of memories and how music spurs those memories and how it connects us all – throughout all time. Ask your doctor if a healing hour of memory music […] […]
I had Jim Tate and Rusty Nelson on the show. We talked about the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Events going on to commemorate it, how the Japanese have turned this awful event into a plea for world peace and the state of nuclear proliferation in our world. Here is a link, in […] […]
The return of folks from As You Like It – director Abby Sarah and actors Sydney Anderson, Abby Constable and Blake Carlson. We talked about what has been learned from the stagings so far, what are the best Shakespeare movies. We heard some scenes acted out, as well. If you would like to take a […] […]
I talked with director, the amazing Misty Shipman, about Pippin and I was so happy to get to know Pippin star Owen Henderson. Owen is someone you need to meet! We talked about representation in theater by Native American folks, the tradition of story telling and why Pippin is a great tale for our times. […] […]
I talked with writer, director and actor Chelsea DuVall. Chelsea is also an astrologist who had interesting things to say about our current social climate. The conversation was free-wheeling and touched on politics, the arts, health and her new job as a professor for USU. What a fun and easy conversation! I had a bunch […] […]
Fun interview with Abby B, Abby C, Rebecca Earley Craven, and Jeffrey Ridlington. We were talkin’ AS YOU LIKE IT! Check it out and get a preview of a beautiful evening you could be spending in the park, frolicking in Spokane Shakespeare Society’s bounty. HUZZAH! If you missed the interview, here it be. To find […] […]
This show celebrated the upcoming Independence Day. The Supreme Court recently granted the presidency with iron-clad immunity from prosecution, changing our nation forever. So, in a way, it was a celebration of the way things were back when the United States decided it did not want to be ruled by a king, unlike today. I […] […]
ALL ABOUT EVE! A conversation with Eve Luppert that covered her career as an actor and HR specialist. We also discussed her political involvement, especially around the issue of bodily autonomy and those who threaten that basic human right. Plus, misadventures with clam dip. You can listen here. […]
I talked with folks from the Spokane chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace – Jennifer Calvert, Jacqui Phelps, Morton Alexander and Paige Kenney. We talked about their organization and what they are doing to bring an end to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. We discussed the history of how we arrived to the awful […] […]
I talked with folks from the Stage Left production of the (same) incident. Writer Chelsea Duvall, director Dahveed Bullis, and actors Maile Quisano and Joseff Pentico were on-hand to talk about different aspects of this world premier that starts its run at Stage Left Theater on Friday. The play is a collage of folks interacting […] […]
I talked about the upcoming Pride Festival and all the different events that are coming up for the next week. KYRS will be playing music and announcing the parade on Saturday starting at noon. We will be broadcasting all of that and so much more! You can listen to the show at this link https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_240604_160000b.mp3 […] […]
Great fun talking with Matt Danielson, Executive Director of Spokane Pride. So many great activities coming up in the next few weeks, many I knew nothing about! Did you know there is a running and walking club for LGBTQ folks right here in the Lilac City? I had been looking for something like this for […] […]
I talked to my friend Paige from Paige’s Waxing Parlor. We talked about her services and how her business is a safe place for trans people, or for anyone, who is looking for hair removal. […]
I had Friends of the Bluff’s Trevor Finchamp on the show to talk about Brush on the Bluff. Brush on the Bluff is Spokane’s largest (only?) plein air painting event. It’s also a fun festival for the whole family with many booths and food from Feast World Kitchen. The event begins at 10 am on […] […]
How grows it? That’s what I wanted to find out when I had Spokane Master Gardeners Cathi Lamoreux and Julie McElroy aboard the SS Out-And-About yesterday to talk about gardening. Those of you who know me, know how much I love my vegetable garden and my marigolds, asters, sunflowers and zinnias! This, so far, has […] […]
I talked about the play Mr. Burns, played some Simpsons music and also music from the play Mr. Burns. I also squeezed in a phone call with a gentleman who had been in charge of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’s display at Expo 74 when things went terribly wrong. Yes, all of that in under […] […]
Yesterday was fund drive time for KYRS. Jim Tate and I talked about the mission of KYRS and why it is worthy of your support. Also, we discussed the machine that I found (the OuijaBox) in the basement. We fired it up and contacted historical and fictional characters whose spirits continue to support KYRS. It […] […]
LISTEN HERE! We talked about a collaboration between KYRS, Feast World Kitchen and Hope House. It’s called “A Feast of Hope: Nourishing Women, Strengthening Communities.” For every $36 or more that you donate to KYRS during pledge week (NEXT WEEK!), Feast World Kitchen will donate a meal to Hope House. I had KYRS Station Manager […] […]
Spokane’s Pride 2024 Festival is only 59 days away!!! And I had Executive Director Matt Danielson on the mic to tell us how things are shaping up for the Pride Festival or what I like to call the SPOKANE KINDNESS FESTIVAL. It’s family-friendly, fun and a feel-good day for everyone. I will be emceeing the […] […]
No guest today. Instead, I played music to celebrate the Trans Day of Visibility, observed every year on March 31. This also coincided with the date of Easter this year, and caused a big uproar amongst Trump cultmembers. I addressed the racism and overall pitiful people in the pickup trucks who harassed the black female […] […]
A very rollicking conversation with friends from Sipping and Sonnets (sometimes referred to as Drunk Shakespeare) – Skyler Moeder, Preston Loomer, Bee Aaron and Cord Aaron. This is a fundraiser for Stage Left Theater in conjunction with PRIDE SPOKANE. We talked about the event and what kind of crazy stuff has happened to each of […] […]
A conversation with folks from the Stage Left production of I Thought I Knew You by Philip Kaplan -Susan Hardie – Director, cast members: Rebecca Craven, Tom Sanderson, Barin Saxton and Abby Burlingame. This play is a world premier by renowned NYC playwright Philip Kaplan. The story reflects our world today, and a family thrust […] […]
A very interesting and informative conversation with Jeff Ferguson – climate activist, Spokane Tribal member, photographer/videographer, Executive Director of Elk Soup, and, organizer for the Expo74 50-year anniversary celebration. We could have talked a lot longer! […]
A great conversation with folks from Bright Comet’s Hamlet – Taylor Cummings (Hamlet) and Elisheva Miller(Ophelia) and director Dominique Betz plus a little Hamlet music. We discussed what Shakespeare’s Hamlet has to say about the world we live in today, and transcending traditional casting in ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. […]
Listen to the show here! An interview with cast, crew and director of SFCC’s Charlotte’s Web. We talked about the lessons that Charlotte’s Web teaches and why today that message is needed more than ever. We also talked about the technical aspects of the show and how disabilities can inform one’s acting. Plus, ham. It […] […]
Talked with Spokane Pride Executive Director Matt Danielson about this year’s Pride activities. Someone pulled a fire alarm during the show, so we had to evacuate the building, cutting the show short. […]
This was a repeat of 1-13-2024. Please see that show for playlist info. […]
A show with folks from Stage Left’s production of Fun Home. Bee Aaron – General Manager Stage Left Theater – Helen, Hope Cornett – Medium Alison, Holland Jones – Joan , and co-director Jeremy Whittington Managing/Artistic Director – Stage Left Theater Fun Home is playing Thursdays through Sundays until February 18th at stage Left Theater. […] […]
Did you know that Spokane has a thriving Haitian community? Neither did I! But thanks to Katia Jasmin, and her dad, Luc from Creole Resources, I was enlightened to this fact. I had so many questions about what it is like to be a refugee from Haiti coming to Spokane, what kind of stories they […] […]
I was supposed to have Pride Prez Matt Danielson on to talk about Pride Spokane stuff, but something came up in his life, he got sidetracked and I was ALONE!!! I kept looking to see if he had arrived and I kept messaging him but, alas, I stared into the void. The void whispered in […] […]
This show was comprised of audio from Monday’s Martin Luther King rally – music and speeches. The rally was an hour long and I have about 47 usable minutes on the show, so I had to do some unfortunate editing! […]
Probably one of the worst shows I’ve had, mildly irritating and full of confusion. P (Purnham) Purnham Snodgrass stopped by with a cold weather safety filmstrip that also included dating advice and how to make the perfect rarebit tuna sandwich. […]
This broadcast featured an interview with Matt Santangelo from May 30th, 2022. Matt is the lead organizer of the Expo 74 50th anniversary celebration. The interview was edited and broken into three segments. In between these segments, I pitched for a website that I was creating while the segments played. The website is SpoSpo74.com. It […] […]
Once again!!!! The Out and About traditional yuletide special. This holiday classic featured songs of mirth, stories of transformation and a maudlin tale of the heavenly reception of a deceased match girl. Toe-tapping, yet reverent. Retro and futuristic. This show was an enjoyable enigma floating like an angel above the Christmas hustle and/or bustle. Reach […] […]
The Blue Door Theatre recently moved from their smaller location on Garland to a palatial setting at the old Milk Bottle Building by Third and Cedar and they are also expanding what they do. Not just offering improv shows but classes for all ages, dinner theater, a venue for other theater companies, etc. We talked […] […]
Talked with Alison Collins – founder of Boots Bakery and Lounge. Boots has been at the forefront of nondiscriminatory businesses in Spokane and they serve only vegan and gluten-free food. We talked about the backlash they faced from people who did not like her stance in favor of marriage equality and BLM. […]
Out and About had folks on from Stage Left’s show How I Learned to Drive. Actors Lisa Edwards, Rebecca Craven, Jeffrey St. George, Jennie Oliver and the director Susan Hardie were in the studio. I felt so at home with all of them, as we have all been in each other’s orbits for so much […] […]
Talked with Kate Burke who is one of the organizers of Spokane’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People – November 29th – 4 pm at the Tom Foley Federal Building. We talked about the history leading up to the ongoing conflict, the different perspectives to the conflict and the event taking place on […] […]
I played clips of what I recorded at this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance Memorial which took place last Saturday, right here, in the Spokane Central Library. There was a reading of the names of all the trans people murdered in the United States during the last year, testimonies, stories, poems and music from the […] […]
Played music to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance 2023. Talked about the upcoming commemoration for TDoR this Saturday (Nov 18th) at the Spokane Library 2 – 4 pm. Talked about the history of this memorial and some murder statistics of trans people this year. […]
HAPPY ELECTION DAY! No guest today, instead I talked of current events and interspersed that with music. The wham bam solid beat drove home the importance of voting in every election. Juxtaposed with a sad news story of an outed Republican mayor, and the crazy news story of President Trump’s self-admitted planned dictatorship if elected, […] […]
An interesting conversation about listening and empathy! Leslie Ann Grove and Laurel Newnham from the Northwest Mediation Center gave some great tips on mediating conflict! We put this in perspective of personal relationships, business agreements and world peace. All in 55 minutes. […]
A KYRS fun-fund-drive show with Jim from Americana Avenue and I copitching. Dr. Bambi D. Zombi stopped by with some info on the upcoming Plan 9 from Outer Space Live radio show! […]
Jacqui Sandor and Olivia Brownlee, with their upright bass and acoustic guitar, were in the studio to sing and play some spooky songs. The music stretched across genres and time to provide the foundational human experience of chills! Jacqui also had a radio premier of her song that she wrote – Bessie’s Ghost. OUTSTANDING!!! […]
Talked with Dahveed Bullis, Taylor Cummings, Gabriel Knesa from the play Minimum Wage. Dahveed wrote the play and is directing it. He has been working on it for a while and it is a hit! Gabe and Taylor did a scene from the play that was quite lovely. We talked about what it’s like to […] […]
I am back after three weeks. Well, I did my preflight and saw that, yes indeed, the Aux 1 cannon plug sockets were plugged. However, I did not note that someone had plugged them with some other input. YIKES! A very shaky liftoff, but when we reached orbit, I introduced Tara Mickschl. Tara is part […] […]
A rerun from May 30th! Interview with Matt Santangelo. Matt is heading up the Expo 74 50th anniversary celebration for next year. We talked about Expo 74, the plans for the anniversary celebration, Matt’s career in basketball and Hoopfest and, why, in my opinion, he is the perfect person to lead the charge on this […] […]
A repeat from two weeks ago! A chat with Steve Paul. I got choked up at one point (my apologies). Steve heads up an organization that provides underserved children with a chance of a lifetime – an airplane ride to see Santa at the North Pole! If you haven’t heard about Fantasy Flight and the […] […]
A repeat from 7-11. I talked with KJ and August from Spectrum Center Spokane. We talked about the work Spectrum is doing for LGBTQ folks in our region, their plans for the future and some of the challenges facing queer people as many states in America become more authoritarian and brutal. Even though the topic […] […]
Such a fun interview with Delena Scott and Kim Blessing from Dom and Bomb! If you haven’t heard about Dom+Bomb, a local Black-woman and LGBTQ-woman owned clothing manufacturer and retailer, you should! Their clothing line is curated with a sense of economic and health justice, and they aim to fit queer and plus-sized folks’ needs! […]
A chat with Steve Paul. I got choked up at one point (my apologies). Steve heads up an organization that provides underserved children with a chance of a lifetime – an airplane ride to see Santa at the North Pole! If you haven’t heard about Fantasy Flight and the effect this program has had on […] […]
In this show, I asked people to considering helping out people who have lost their homes by donating to the Red Cross. Here is the link. I discussed some current affairs and had some music, poetry and soundtracks to share. I discussed the news that Mayor Nadine Woodward was seen praying with and getting the […] […]
The director – Rebecca Craven and vixens – Jacqui Sandor, Karlin Kahler and Crystal Murray-Weston from Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens were in the studio to talk about their show, dinner theater and other things that are going on with them. AND THEY SANG! It was great. The show got off to a bit […] […]
An interview with Spokane Valley Summer Theater’s production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: Collin Pittmann, Joshua Spencer and Melody Chang Heaton. Three local artists who went away and returned! We talked about this production, the timelessness of Jimmy Buffet’s music and what it’s like to take your art out of Spokane into some big […] […]
Remembering some folks who recently left us and what their work did for disenfranchised people – Singer and civil rights activist Tony Bennett, Singer and activist Sinead O’Conner, Comedian and straight queer-icon Pee Wee Herman. Talked a little about their legacies and played some of their work. […]
I had Dominique Betts and Elizabeth Theriault on talking about their show LIZZIE! It’s a punk rock opera that retells the story of Lizzie Borden, and it’s being produced by Bright Comet Theatre. We talked about the historical background to the story, what it means for today and the emotional investment made in bringing this […] […]
A button was not pushed on the mixing board so I had an 8 second delay in my headset which really got me a little discombobulated. Luckily, Dana called in and got things straightened out for me. So, the beginning of my interview with Chat GPT AI Hunter S Thompson was a little rocky. I […] […]
I talked with KJ and August from Spectrum Center Spokane. We talked about the work Spectrum is doing for LGBTQ folks in our region, their plans for the future and some of the challenges facing queer people as many states in America become more authoritarian and brutal. Even though the topic was heavy, we all […] […]
A celebration of the Fourth of July – commemorating the Declaration of Independence. Lots of patriotic music and speeches – including Malcolm X, Disney’s Hall of Presidents – Constitutional musings and robot LINCOLN, USAF song and other marching music, The Internationale and all sorts of sounds that celebrate Americans’ efforts to promote the full realization […] […]
A Prerecorded Show because I was on Vacation! Music and talk to celebrate the anniversary of Elvis’ last concert and the Supreme Court affirming marriage equality. […]
Fun show with Susan Hardie, Shaune Gardner Blake Edwards and Jess Loomer from Stage Left’s HUMAN ERROR. This was the last weekend to see the show. Plus Dalin Tipton gives some details on his new KYRS show – Solidarity Spokane! […]
Talked with cast members Dylan James, Noelle Fries, Ellie Parish, Jameson Elton and production manager Collin Pittman from Spokane Valley Summer Theater’s production of Grease! A fun conversation but we also touched upon the issue of keeping shows relevant and entertaining as our world continues to evolve. A great group and I am so excited […] […]
A couple of technical difficulties for sure, but still a quality show. Why? Because I had a quality guest. Matt Matthew Danielson, El Presidenté of Spokane Pride! We talked about this weekend’s Pride Festival. Matt is expecting 60,000 plus attendants. We also talked about me being the parade announcer and the radio simulcast of the […] […]
Interview with Matt Santangelo. Matt is heading up the Expo 74 50th anniversary celebration for next year. We talked about Expo 74, the plans for the anniversary celebration, Matt’s career in basketball and Hoopfest and, why, in my opinion, he is the perfect person to lead the charge on this celebration. It was a very […] […]
A recorded conversation with Sam Nixon about Free Mom Hugs. Free Mom Hugs is an organization of moms, dads, grandparents who show up at events where kids have been rejected by their parents because they have come out as L, G, B or T. They give out free hugs and it is amazing and moving […] […]
I talked with Don Walters from the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This event is a vintage motorcycle ride where dapper folks ride to raise money for prostate cancer treatment and suicide prevention. Don and I go back a long ways – he was a gunner and I was a bombardier on B-52s. Those are jobs you […] […]
No guest today. Instead, I played some music and talked about some current events – new anti-trans, moral panic laws in North Dakota to feed the fascist monster, a school board member in Oklahoma who is resigning and moving out of state because her daughter is trans and will not be safe in the state […] […]
I talked with Dominique Betts and Taylor Cummings – the co-artistic-directors of Bright Comet Theatre. We chatted about their upcoming show – a punk rock retelling of the Lizzie Borden story – LIZZIE! We also discussed what it was like to start a theater company, how they met and what their inaugural production – Lord […] […]
Christopher Armitage was back in the studio to talk about his new book – Bad Cop, No Donut. Chris is a former police officer and author. We talked about some aspects of public safety reform, and how the system that we have right now is not good for anyone – including our police officers. He […] […]
My guests were Omar Santana and Angela Vera Webster from Washington State’s Office of Equity. This is a fairly new endeavor and the first of its kind in the nation. It basically looks at the state government systems that are in place and addresses how to make those systems more equitable. We talked about equity […] […]
Jim Tate from Americana Avenue joined me in asking for folks to become members and pledge some money to KYRS. Ellicia Jones came on and talked about how businesses and organizations can become underwriters of KYRS. We played some music and had some fun! Thanks to BobCat for the $100 donation! […]
A great conversation with Melody Chang Heaton and Marnie Rorholm about the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center – The PAC! This project is pretty darned cool. You’ve read about it in the newspaper and seen it on TV – and we got an in-depth audio tour of this new landmark on the Spokane/Couer […] […]
The ship’s computer was glitchy yesterday, so no music, and accordingly, no music to report. This happens about every 6 months or so, and I am getting used to it. But that was OK because, WOW, we could have easily talked for a couple more hours. Music would have got in the way! And I […] […]
My guests were Pam Kingsley and Susan Hardie. Pam has written a play that will be workshopped this Thursday. We talked about Susan and Pam’s friendship throughout the years. We also talked about aging as a performing artist. Pam’s play is called Minister of Sorrow. It’s a one-woman play and it centers around an Appalachian […] […]
A nice conversation with Pablo David Laucerica. Pablo is Jared Kleinman in the Broadway touring production of Dear Evan Hansen. I talked to Pablo over the phone while the company was in San Francisco. He was very cool to talk with. Evan Hansen is one of those shows that has everything and really makes you […] […]
Talked with Michelle Grove and Julie Griffith from STIX Diabetes Programs. Michelle is the President of the Board and Julie is the Executive Director (and my sister – nonexecutive sister). We talked about the work STIX does in the community for kids living with diabetes and their parents, how people can get involved and the […] […]
Grant Ogren, the executive director of SAN (formerly known as the Spokane Aids Network) was on hand to discuss two of their upcoming events – Drag On Ice and the 19th annual Red Ribbon Gala which are coming up on March 11 and March 12. We also discussed what SAN is doing for the community […] […]
Gosh-a-mighty! It was Fat Tuesday – the beginning of the run-up to spring! No guest today. I just played some of my fave dance music to sashay our way into the promised vernal equinox. With the laser lights strobing and the deep bass pumping, many a library patron took a break from their somnambulist soliloquys […] […]
Talked with Jenny Seibert, sister trans woman and author of the Warp Lane series of science fiction novels. We talked about science fiction, trans women in the creative and technical arts, AM Coast to Coast, the singularity, the AI takeover of labor – especially in the creative fields, Jenny’s story and her previous work for […] […]
A great conversation yesterday with Dana Sammond, Alex Berry and Zane Bresko. They got us all up to speed on Shakespeare Beyond Words. This production at Civic Theater is also a part of Spokane Falls Community College’s American Sign Language certification process. Signers will be doing their work for the hearing-impaired at this production. Nineteen […] […]
No guest today. I had you, the lovely listener, to myself. Well, I did share you with Wendy Carlos and DEVO. After a trip to Portland, where I picked up a couple of records (one which was super rare) and books on creativity at Everyday Music and Powells, I was anxious to share them with […] […]
Talked with Ray and Rebecca Craven about what it’s like to start a small business, especially a franchise. We talked about the art of DRYWALLING!!! We touched upon our USAF backgrounds and how they met. Rebecca also had some news to share about the theatrical productions in which she’s involved. I played for them, what […] […]
Talked to the director and some of the castmates of Photograph 51 – a humorous and moving portrait of Rosalind Franklin, one of the great female scientists of the twentieth century, and her fervid drive to map the contours of the DNA molecule. A chorus of physicists relives the chase, revealing the unsung achievements of […] […]
We had Troy Rickards and Kevin Von Steuben in the studio to talk about their album Pyrolysis. We talked about the process of transforming sorrow and anxiety into art, namely music. We played some lovely tracks from the album. A great conversation and awesome music – interplay between piano and guitar which was provocative and […] […]
2022 in review CLIP SHOW! I spun the wheel and where it landed is what I played. Namely, clips from interviews with community leaders and artists of Spokane, plus one Broadway star! They were: September 20th – Andrew Levitt – Edna Turnblad in Broadway’s Hairspray, discussing drag culture. October 4th – Julie Garcia – Jules […] […]
With a new year there are often resolutions. I had Dr. Christen Kishel in the studio with me today and we talked about whether resolutions were helpful or not. We also talked about her work as a psychologist primarily dealing with first responders. I was interested in how she got started in this field, so […] […]
This was an edited version of last year’s Christmas special. I felt like I need to talk about the reason why “Misfits” was swapped out for “Fame and Fortune” in the Christmas Special Rudolph (antiauthoritarianism losing out to capitalism). Funny, because all DVDs made from the special were copied off of the original version, which […] […]
We had Dahveed Bullis and Scott Doughty, the cofounders of Spokane Playwrights Laboratory (SPL), on to talk about SPL. We talked about how it was formed, how it benefits the Spokane Community, how one can be involved (submitting plays, acting, tech stuff), where they would like to see the project in five years. We also […] […]
First show in the new studio! I didn’t have a guest today because I was nervous that I would be flummoxed by not having used all the new stuff in the new studio. So, what I did was this… At the beginning of each 20 minute segment, I presented a news story (culled from Reuters) […] […]
We had Morgan Walters in the studio. Morgan is one of the co-founders of M.A.D Co Lab Studios. We talked about how the studio came to be and what this studio and gallery means to a lot of artists who are marginalized in our community. We talked about how people can get involved there, what […] […]
Joshua Awesome was Out and About’s guest this Tuesday. Joshua is involved in a lot of good works around Spokane. Our primary focus was on The Tofurkey Drive. For the last nine years, Joshua has, through his organization – Kind Living Collective, been giving out vegan dinners to those in need. The crown jewel of […] […]
Talked with folks from the Upstart Players’ production of Important Hats of the 20th Century – Nicholas Roy Morgan III, Jacob Mayer and Mathias Oliver. This show plays for one night only – this upcoming Saturday – November 19th. We talked about the history of the show, some of the plot, the challenges of putting […] […]
I had a great conversation with Melody Chang Heaton. Melody is involved in so many worthwhile endeavors. Melody is the marketing director for Inland Northwest Opera. She’s and actor, singer, costumer, philanthropist (Chang Heaton Scholarship for Music Excellence). Since October, she has been the executive director of the Asian Opera Alliance. Melody is also the […] […]
A fun interview with folks from Stage Left’s Rocky Horror Show – Jeremy Whittington, Robby Thompson and Gabriel Conesa Caquias. The show is sold out for the entire three-week run, but there is a waiting list. We talked about their characters, the design of the show, how the show has been received, what they are […] […]
Texas Jim from Americana Avenue joined me as we asked the big ask – namely – Won’t you please help support our humble little radio station? At one point I felt like I teetered on the edge of televangelism. It disturbed me that I was feeling more comfortable in this role. I reached out to […] […]
NO GUEST!!! Just me and some great covers of some fave Halloween apropos music. […]
Christopher Armitage and Dan Brown were my guests. Christopher has written a book – Forced Sex Trafficking: What It is and How You Can End It. It’s available on Amazon and on his website – ChristopherArmitage.com. We talked about the causes of human trafficking, who is more at risk, what’s going on in Spokane and […] […]
I talked with Julie Garcia from Jewel’s Helping Hands about Camp Hope. We talked about the homeless situation in Spokane and a way forward. Information was given on how people can help out at Camp Hope. I learned about programs that reunite and reconcile people with their loved ones to help get them a roof […] […]
I talked with Jessie Cramer about Advanced Directives. What happens if you go to the hospital, like my friend Biff and you become unconscious and are unable to make medical decisions for yourself? What if Biff bestows upon me his medical power of attorney and his instructions conflict with what his wife wants? She’s praying […] […]
I recorded this telephone interview with Andrew Levitt last week. Andrew is playing Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY. HAIRSPRAY opens this week as part of STCU’s Best of Broadway series. We talked about his drag work as Nina West, LGBTQ issues, how Andrew got started, Dragging the Classics BRADY BUNCH (YAY!), this production of HAIRSPRAY and […] […]
A very fun conversation with Director Susan Hardie, castmembers Deborah Marlowe, Tom Sanderson, Rhead Shirley and Audrey Duff Overstreet about ADMISSIONS, opening this Friday at Stage Left Theater. After hearing them do some scenes from the play on Out and About yesterday, I am even more excited to see the show. We talked about “wokeness,” […] […]
A conversation with Dr. Amanda Cantrell, Megan Wiltshire and Abby Constable from Spokane Shakespeare Society’s Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet). The show premiers this weekend and then continues for three weeks at Manito Park and Riverfront Park. Here’s a link for more info! We talked about the show, Spokane Shakespeare Society and how they all […] […]
This show featured folks from the Wear Law Office. They are providing, every Thursday, free legal help to folks at the House of Charity and Women’s Hearth, getting them connected to social security and disability benefits that they are entitled to. Great people doing great work! […]
We had Erin Sellers and Jacob Meyer of the Upstart Players. They are having a fundraiser – A Miscast Cabaret at Prohibition Gastropub this Friday. We also talked about the Upstart Players, and how, in your heart, if you feel like you are an Upstart Player you probably are. Put your name on the star. […] […]
A wonderful conversation with playwright, actor, musician, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, director, and all-around lovely human being Dahveed Bullis. Dahveed is showcasing all of these talents Thursday night – 6:30 at the Clutch on Sprague. Tickets are free! And available here. We talked about how Dahveed got started in performing, his ethos and sources of creativity. […]
We talked MONKEYPOX!!!! Spokane Regional Health District Reps Kirsten Duncan and Mark Springer were on hand to answer questions about Monkeypox and talk about the vaccination plan. I learned a lot about Monkeypox. Did you know that it came to the United States via exotic pets from Africa!?1 It jumped from animal to human right […] […]
This show was a summery mix of delightful music and current events. We touched upon the Seattle Pacific University lawsuit against the state of Washington. This lawsuit was ignited because the state is investigating them for possible illegal hiring practices when it comes to LGBT applicants. This ties in with the recent non-stance that Whitworth […] […]
This prerecorded show featured audio from the opening festivities at Haystack Heights, a cohousing project. The audio of speechmaking was recorded in March, and, on July 21, 2022, carefully crafted with fresh music and commentary using old-world styling and the finest of ingredients and served up in a teak-wood tumbler – just the way you […] […]
Conversation with Kearney Jordan – the director of She Kills Monsters, and the cast of She Kills Monsters. This show will play the end of this month at Spokane’s Civic Theater. What a great time! All these folks are such pros and it sounds like a wonderful production. After hearing them run some lines from […] […]
Interviewed cast and directors of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Hedwig will be playing at the Bing Crosby Theater July 29th, 30th and 31st. Tickets available at bingcrosbytheater.com. Got to know these wonderful folks and also talked about the legacy of Hedwig and what the story means for today. The Berlin Wall is down but […] […]
Talked with Paul Dillon. Paul is a buddy of mine and he is also the VP of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood For Greater Washington and Northern Idaho. We talked about the recent attack on the Constitution by the Supreme Court with the repeal of Roe V Wade, the door that has opened for the […] […]
I did a monologue on the overturning of Roe V Wade, what it means to all who believe that privacy is a human right, how this relates to the rise of fascism in our nation, how all antifascists should stand together – LGBTQ people, BIPOC people, people who value democracy, etc. Ultimately what this ruling […] […]
An interview with castmates Dana Sammond and Skyler Moeder and mate-mate Sarah Griffith. We talked about the play Much Ado About Nothing being presented at the MAC’s outdoor theater. This is the last week of the play! Dana and Skyler talked about their characters, their history in theater and their future in theater. Sarah talked […] […]
Interview with Emma Black – Emma is well-known for her alternative transportation – AN ELECTRIC UNICYCLE – or EUC! She is also well known for her work at the Globe – running so many aspects of the entertainment there. She, like me, is a trans gal but we can’t remember how we actually met! A […] […]
A great conversation with Matt Danielson of the Pride Parade and Festival. We talked about the time of the parade, the participants, new stuff and how the parade has evolved. We also talked about Matt’s open mic karaoke work that he and his brother have been doing. We didn’t play any songs, so there is […] […]
A fun conversation with Malcolm Pelles, Dahveed Bullis and Matt Slater. Malcolm is the director of the upcoming play PASS OVER.Dahveed and Matt star in it. We talked about the upcoming play and racial issues in Spokane and other cities. It was great hearing these three black men talk about their life in Spokane, their […] […]
Last week I interviewed Lucy Keogh. Lucy owns and operates Black Bee Tattoos. We drank tea, had a lovely conversation and recorded it for you! ENJOY!!!! #TransPride #TransBusiness […]
An interview with Robert Tombari – Out and About’s Indiana Bureau Chief. What’s the midwest LGBTQ scene like out there? […]
Sentimental Songs of Succor. With fascist fingers tightening around the necks of women, people of color and LGBTQ folks in many states of our nation, I remember songs that buoyed my spirits during the turbulent 60s and early 70s. Not nostalgia but a filling of the fuel tank for the fight ahead. […]
Interviewed Patrick and Joshua from Pride for Peace. They are bridging the gap between peace activism and pride activities. They discussed what’s planned for the Pride Parade, events afterwards too. We got to know how the organization came about. They also let us know about their background and their motivation. […]
Friends Bob Conway, DJ Ben (The Astral Range), DJ Zanadu (Home Grown Radio) joined me on the show to drive the pledge. Special thanks to Bob and Kathy for the $100 donation! […]
This is a repeat of Out and About 2021-10-12.Please see show notes and playlist from Out and About 2021-10-12. […]
On Monsters – A letter to the editor precipitated a mulling-over regarding “What are monsters?” and “How do we ‘unmonster’?” The upcoming play – A Bright New Boise, the EMS Levy, The Pride Gala and the book – Guerrillas of Kindness provided multiple pry points to chip away into the cave of knowing. […]
No guest today. Just played music to get folks excited about the upcoming Spokane Pride Gala fundraisers. […]
Today’s guest was Matthew Danielson. Matt is the organizer of the Spokane Pride 30th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser. This is taking place on SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 AT 7 PM. Tickets are available at SpokanePride.org […]
Show featured playwright Molly Allen and directors Dawn Taylor Reinhardt and Heather McHenry-Kroetch. We talked about the upcoming world premier of the double feature – SPACEMAN and BROADWAY. The show opens this Friday and goes for three weeks. StageLeftTheater.org […]
I talked with Lexie Powell about Vytal Movement’s show coming up this weekend “Together We Dance.” We talked about the show, about Vytal Movement and Lexie’s involvement in dance throughout her life. FUN! […]
This was a look back on my interview with DJ Doctor Watts as I was showing him the ropes on production for a KYRS radio show. Much peace. Much love. […]
A visit with Robert Tombari! We discussed his history in Spokane and abroad. We moved on to talk about the roles artists have in shaping our world and why despots do not like artists or LGBT folks. Lastly, we discussed his upcoming move to Goshen where he will be working for a big and beautiful […] […]
Talked with my friend Kate Hudson. Kate is the PR person for VisitSpokane. We go back about 30 years – when she was a student at Gonzaga University and I was working in Campus Ministry. You heard me right – “Campus Ministry.” We loved up our beloved city and were on the point of gushing […] […]
A delightful interview with Patrick Treadway who stars in the one-man show BARRYMORE. This production is this weekend only at Stage Left Theater. For ticket information, go to StageLeftTheater.org. […]
This show featured Black LGBTQ folks who helped build our nation through their talents and hard work! THANK YOU!!! […]
This was an interview with Meghan Fitzpatrick. Meghan is an RN. She is also almost finished with her Nurse Practitioner doctorate. In her work and in her studies, she is an advocate, not only for LGBTQ patients but also for all who might face marginalization in receiving healthcare. We had a great conversation, but as […] […]
This week’s guest was Bruce McGlenn. Bruce owns and operates Human Nature Hunting School near Kettle Falls. Bruce is trying to get more people interested in hunting. He has been inviting marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ community to participate. […]
Yay! Today I was able to interview Troy Nickerson and Jeremy Whittington. We weren’t able to do the interview about the play Corpus Christi last week because of Covid stuff. The play was pushed back a week because of Covid. So, it was cool that our interview was, as well. We talked about the play […] […]
This show was supposed to be an interview with Jeremy Whittington and Troy Nickerson. We were going to discuss the upcoming play that Stage Left is producing – Corpus Christi, but someone in the cast just found out they were Covid positive. Accordingly, everyone was quarantining – including Jeremy and Troy! Soooo, the clock was […] […]
This show highlighted my failure in getting people to tell me their New Year’s resolutions. I talked a lot about the collective will of people who are joined in the bonds of resolve and how that could be a good thing or a bad thing. I stated that no one would remember me after I […] […]
This show was a holiday special and a recording. It was originally made because I was going to be in Arizona for my son’s wedding, so I couldn’t be in the studio for the December 21st broadcast. In Arizona, I couldn’t tell if it got played because the internet feed wasn’t working. Later, I found […] […]
During this show, I talked with Dr. Christen Kishel. Dr. Kishel is a psychologist who had great advice on how to navigate the holidays for LGBTQ people (and non LGBTQ people!) who may be feeling some stress as they gather with family members and friends. GREAT CONVERSATION!!!! […]
Today I talked with Paul J Watts, aka DJ Dr. Watts, about his new show Queer Sounds. We played some music and had great conversation around the LGBTQ scene in Dallas and here. Paul gave a lot of background on the songs we heard and he laid out his vision for Queer Sounds. Paul will be […] […]
Today’s show was a discussion around the upcoming Stage Left play AN ILIAD. The play premiers this Friday and runs through the weekend. It’s Stage Left’s first live in-theater performance since the pandemic. Susan Hardie, David Casteal and Robert Tombari were on hand to talk about the play. Wonderful scenes were performed with Susan directing, […] […]
This show focused on the Trans Day of Remembrance. There was some background, including political statements in support of TDOR. A history of Sylvia Rivera was provided along with a reenactment of her speech at the first Gay Pride Parade. An interview with Chandler Wheeler, the organizer of Spokane’s 2021 TDOR candlelight vigil led into […] […]
This week we interviewed Jeremy Whittington. Jeremy is the Managing Artistic Director at Stage Left. He is also a friend of mine! We talked about his recent Arts and Heritage award from the governor, Stage Left’s response to the pandemic and their way forward, and, finally, Jeremy’s journey to become the leader of Stage Left […] […]
Today’s show featured Julie Griffith (my sister!!!) the Executive Director of the Spokane County Bar Association. Our conversation focused on her work at the SCBA. The SCBA has been involved in many justice issues. Lately, they have been at the forefront of protecting renters facing unlawful eviction. BIPOC and LGBTQ people are more susceptible to […] […]
This show addressed the Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy program “The Closer.” I broke it down into three parts; 1. Background, 2. Watching the Show, 3. Conclusion. The sections were augmented with comedy routines/songs from various artists. Maria Bamford’s “War Horse” led things off as a sort of warning placard that this show could be a […] […]
This show was primarily an LGBTQ-seasoned pledge-drive show for KYRS. Featured guest was Paul Watts. Paul is going to be producing “Queer Sounds” Thursday nights at 6 pm, starting in November. Our conversation focused on the Pledge Drive, “Queer Sounds,” and the upcoming Stage Left Show “Thrilling, Chilling Tales.” Paul is the producer of this […] […]
This show casts a spotlight on the Native Arts and Film Festival which took place last week in Spokane. Featured artists were Warren Realrider (aka TickSuck) and WEEDRAT. Warren is a multi-disciplinary Native American sound artist. After an opening piece by Warren, a two-part interview was conducted. These interviews had sound from his album Comas […] […]
A review of the Pride Parade that happened on Saturday. Interviews with Mark who was an organizer, Patrick who was there for Pride for Peace, Rev. Katy from the West Central Abbey, Grant from the Spokane Aids Network, and last, but not least, The Spectrum Center folx. The music above was interspersed throughout the show. […] […]
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