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2018 was an incredible year. After years of podcasting, Marc Felion got cast in the Norwegian reality TV show “Alt For Norge.” And just like that, I came down with an especially aggressive case of cancer, basal cell carcinoma, that left me with a giant scar on my right shoulder and enormous medical bills to pay.This year, the cancer is back, right during the middle of preparing for a bodybuilding contest. My birthday was spent going back and forth with doctors to schedule radiation therapy to nuke the tumor on my arm.HELP FAUSTO FIGHT CANCER:https://gofundme.com/help-fausto-fight-cancerToday we take a look at cancer, whee! A look at the highs and lows life brings us, as we reflect on the week's news and trends.PLUS--➤ Parents are throwing lavish birthday parties for their babies to the tune of $50,000.➤ Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon come out as unemployed.➤ The Missouri trans ‘snitch form’ is down after people spam it.➤ Netflix ends their DVD service.Episode #3076

Even though Covid-19, Monkeypox and HIV/AIDS are three very different kinds of viral infections, they all impact some people more than others.When fighting a pandemic, we like to think that we are all in this together, but the folks who face racism, homophobia/transphobia, poverty and homelessness are more at risk than anyone else.Today professor Dr. Steven Thrasher joins us to look at why it’s critical to address systemic inequality, racism and bigotry when fighting off any pandemic.In his new book “The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide,” Dr. Steven examines why certain populations are more at risk from viruses like HIV, Monkeypox and COVID-19.Plus--➤ How do we talk about marginalized people and disease without stigmatizing folks?➤ How the Don’t Say Gay laws are killing us all. ➤ Counteracting the cynical viewpoint that both political parties are the same when trying to bring about change.FEATURED BOOK: Dr. Steven W. Thrasher, The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequ

Long before drag was a mainstay of reality television, LGBTQ+ folks turned to drag for fun, to challenge society and explore their gender through an artistic, comedic and performative lens.Sadly, we recently lost two fierce drag legends who meant a lot not just to us, but the world.Heartbreaking. In March, JoJo Baby died from cancer at the age of 51.An early guest of our podcast, JoJo was a beloved Chicago nightclub personality and entertainer who dazzled patrons with their outlandish looks and puppetry.And just last week, Heklina, who shaped the modern drag scene in San Francisco with their wildly popular and irreverent Trannyshack shows at the club STUD was found dead at the age of 55 in her London hotel by her dear friend Peaches Christ.Today we remember two queer culture legends, Chicago’s JoJo Baby and San Francisco’s Heklina, who both died this past month and the impact they had on so many people’s lives, including ours.Plus-➤ Everybody’s daddy Pedro Pascal plays a gay cowboy in Pedro Almodóvar’s Wester

We are heartbroken.San Francisco legend Heklina was found dead in her hotel room on Monday morning in London by her longtime friend, collaborator and co-star Peaches Christ. Over the years we taped so many good shows with Heklina that it’s hard to pick one, so this week we’re reposting our favorites to celebrate the amazing life and legacy of this amazing comedian and drag queen. Along with her gal pal Peaches Christ, Heklina shaped and created the modern drag scene in San Francisco with their wildly popular and irreverent Trannyshack shows and nights at STUD. After the name change of the shows to Mother, Heklina and Peaches moved their events to Oasis, a bar she co-founded with her longtime friend D'Arcy Drollinger. Heklina touched so many people's lives, including ours. A fierce, original drag queen with a wonderfully twisted sense of humor, Heklina was a popular guest in the early days of our podcast Feast of Fun, back when we called it Feast of Fools. Later on she went on to create her own podcast “Drag T

As politicians attempt to pass anti-trans and anti-drag laws, it’s important to show up, speak out and voice your opposition for the public record. Thankfully, rock ‘n roll might save the day!Today we take a look at the anti-trans, anti-drag and anti-library laws being passed around the country. Joining us is queer musician Caleb De Casper who showed up at the Texas state capitol to let legislators know that an intended ban on drag could have widespread negative effects on the whole music industry.The bans are not only discriminatory, but rotten for the economy.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/calebdecasper★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionCheck out Caleb De Casper: https://www.calebdecasper.comPlus--➤ Lady Maga, a drag queen Trumper, says she’s no longer a drag queen but a “costume artist.”➤ Did Taylor Swift just come out by flying the lesbian flag colors during her concert?➤ A memorial for Jojo Baby will be held on Easter Sunday April 9th from 7 to 11pm at Metro in Chicago.Episode

When it comes to building muscle, eating is fundamental.Besides being incredibly good looking, bodybuilder and film star Derek Bolt is great at fixing yummy things in the kitchen to help build his legendary physique.Let's Grow Big Together: the podcast that shows you the things you need to put in your body to make it grow!In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.Today we chat once again with Derek Bolt- amateur bodybuilder, architect, film star, and overall renaissance man on maximizing your meals for building muscle.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/derekboltfit★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionPlus-➤ How did Derek do in his last competition when he entered under his name assigned at birth?➤ Why are athletes susceptible to political and nutritional misinformation?➤ Low carb pizzas: the good, the bad and the freaky.Episode #3072

Cher better watch her back, cause Matt Brown is ready to steal her new man.Today comedian Matt Brown, who’s been described as 80% Kathy Griffin and 20% hood rat, joins us to look at Cher’s very famous ex-lovers, Chris Rock’s “Selective Outrage” comedy special and why, despite the best intentions, asking people’s pronouns in the workplace could violate their privacy.Although former President Trump did not get arrested on Tuesday for the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, folks are enjoying AI generated hilarious photos of Trump behind bars with Melania cackling, while holding a glass of white wine.• An AI version of Mariah Carey singing “I’m Every Woman” makes the rounds online, could we see our favorite celebrities singing our favorite songs instantly at our request in the near future?FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/msbrowncomedy★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionEpisode #3071

The Oscars celebrate excellence in filmmaking, but most folks watch it for the celebrity gazing, the jokes and of course the fashion! Oscar nominee Tems wore a puffy oversized cloud dress designed by Ukranian designer Lever Couture that seemed to block the view of the folks sitting behind her. Why didn’t organizers just move her to a better spot? Today comedian Rachel Hall joins us to look at this year's Academy Awards hi-jiks, the awards, the Will Smith slap jokes and musician Tems’ controversial dress that blocked views of the stage but became a spectacle in its own right. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/rachelhallisfunny★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionPlus- Lady Gaga gets praised for helping a press carpet photographer who fell.Why are Republicans increasing their attacks on trans people and drag queens?Remembering our beloved Chicago club kid and drag legend JoJo Baby, a big presence in the queer nightclub scene, Radical Faerie and regular performer in the Feast of Fools shows

Sad news everyone. The legendary club and drag performer Jojo Baby, who for decades entertained people onstage and in every stage including everyday life with their makeup, costumes and puppets died from complications with cancer, they were 51. Today we repost one of our earlier shows from 2007 “JoJo Finds a Skull” when JoJo made the evening news upon finding a skull rolling in a boiling pot of water when shopping for mannequin parts in a strangers home they met on Craigslist. Coming of age in Chicago, JoJo was a big part of our scene in the nightclubs and the Radical Faeries. For many people of our generation JoJo was one of the first entertainers people met in the 90s and early 2000s when they first moved to town. Jojo is survived by his brother Jay Jay Arguellas and so many club performers, artists and drag queens he helped mentor and inspire. Jojo’s own mentor was puppeteer and trans pioneer Greer Lankton, whose work with Andy Warhol laid the foundation for a lot of great art, including building the first

Bodybuilding can be very lonely as you toil away at the gym, make your meals and rest a lot all by yourself.So in the endless pursuit of building muscle it’s important to always be looking for inspiration that reminds you of why you fell in love with it in the first place.Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that screams “come with me if you want to lift!”In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.Today we find inspiration to recharge our batteries in the neverending quest to build muscle, as we look back at our amazing weekend at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionPlus--• Far out and brilliant fitness products we saw at the Arnold.• Who started the butt grabbing tradition between Chris Bumstead and Ramon Rocha Queiroz?• Why setbacks are an inevitable part of the growing process.Episode #3069

Every great adventure begins with an explosion that sets our heroes on a new path, and bodybuilding is no exception. When the journey begins, it’s great to have the wisdom of a good teacher to help illuminate the path towards building muscle. Let’s Grow Big Together - where sticks and stones may break your bones but squats make you a badass. In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today Shea Menchaca, Austin’s bodybuilding glamazon, coach, guru, chef and owner of the legendary gym Metroflex ATX, joins us to talk about inspiring others to overcome their struggles and build lots and lots of muscle. SHEA MENCHAKA: instagram.com/shea_glamazon_of_metroflx_ifbbFAUSTO FERNOS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelionPlus-- • Bodybuilding on the cutting edge with peptides, stem cells and hormone replacement therapy. • 100 repetition finishers for biceps and triceps, do they wo

Nadya Ginsburg loves to imitate celebrities, and celebrities love to imitate her in return.For years Nadya has been well known for her stage show and web series The Madonnalouges, where she portrays Madonna’s and other famous women existential crisis as they face the harsh light of fame.Her work is so good, it inspired Madonna to try her hand at standup comedy and to make funny viral videos with her daughter Lourdes.Yeah it really happened.https://youtu.be/cbFSQX6DMasRecently Madonna got everyone’s attention at the Grammys when she showed up looking like she had a lot of work done on her face. Will Nadya go under the knife to continue her tête-à-tête with the plastic material girl?Is it possible to create space for entertainers to be wonderfully weird and do what they want with their bodies without the harsh condemnation of the public?Today comedian Nadya Ginsburg, best known for her uncanny impersonations of Cher, Winona Ryder and Madonna joins us to look at the evolution of Madonna’s face and how we have a

If you want to be big, you have to eat big. When it comes to building muscle, the cornerstone of bodybuilding is nutrition, not just what you eat, but when you eat it to keep those gains in motion.But it’s not always that easy, for some people it’s incredibly hard to get the calories and protein they need to grow in size.Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast that is on the ABCDEFG diet plan: Always Be Consuming Delicious Edible Food! (Goddamit.)In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to putting on muscle.Today bodybuilding coach, nutritionist and boxer Chris Bickley joins us to look at bodybuilding nutrition and the outrageous things bodybuilders have done over the years to get big or die trying.A jacked up 5’10” 230 lbs, Chris turned to becoming a full time coach and nutritionist during the pandemic, and judging from the results of his clients, Chris knows what he’s talking about.CHRIS BICKLEY: instagram.com/ct

This summer marks the 2 year anniversary of the end of Britney Spears’ conservatorship, and despite all her fans proclaiming “Britney is Free At Last” her problems aren’t over yet.A perpetual topic of right wing owned celebrity media, Britney Spears is back in the spotlight after Fox News owned TMZ has been blasting her as unhinged and in need of an intervention.Besides being lucrative linkbait, why are these tabloids spending so much energy tracking her? Why can’t they leave Britney alone?Today legal expert and writer Aron Solomon returns once again to took at Britney Spears’ ongoing troubles with the tabloid press, the #freeBritney movement, and how tabloid journalism is being used to regress society into harming women, LGBTQ+ folks and people of color.READ MORE ABOUT BRITNEY SPEARS ARTICLES BY ARON SOLOMON: https://www.todaysesquire.com/aron-solomon/Plus--• Can Madonna’s fans sue her for distress?• The legal ramifications of Rihanna’s baby reveal party -slash- Super Bowl HalfTime Show.

One of the drawbacks of following bodybuilders on social media is you come across a few muscle giants who unfortunately have fallen for a lot of right wing nonsense, sexism and bigotry. Thankfully, the kids are all right and a rising tide is shifting to invite everyone to pump iron and bring on the gains.Let’s Grow Big Together - the podcast that helps put meat on the bone and then slathers it in gravy. In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today Canadian bodybuilder, fashion model and fitness influencer Carter Kissick joins us to talk about bigotry as the ultimate gains goblin. Listen as Carter takes on the haters while squatting a whole lot of weight, and of course while wearing fabulous fashion.CARTER KISSICK: instagram.com/classic_kissickFAUSTO FERNÓS: instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: instagram.com/marcfelionPlus- Swallowing raw eggs to build your chest arms and legs.Does Viagra

Move over Lady Vera Parker and Sherry Pie, a new queen is on the scene to steal not just the hearts of voters but probably their social security benefits as well.Kitara Ravache better known as the right wing Republican congressman George Santos has quickly become a national punch line after a series of his lies about his college education, employment history and ethnic heritage have come to light.But she says the media’s obsession that she is or ever performed as a drag Queen is categorically false.Today comedian Dan Cass joins us to look at DC’s next drag superstar, George Santos whose alter ego Kitara Ravache bears an uncanny resemblance to Saltina Obama Bouvier.DAN CASS: https://www.instagram.com/dankkassFAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernosMARC FELION: https://www.instagram.com/marcfelionPlus--➤ Pink Floyd fans laugh at fascists on social media for trying to cancel the band over the Dark Side Of The Moon rainbow.➤ Why is Mindy Kahling’s new animated series Velma so universally hated?➤ A ch

Folks used to discourage training your legs because they thought it would make your butt too big! Today we know better, weightlifting not only gives you a strong core and legs, but now everyone wants a muscular booty!Let’s Grow Big Together - the podcast that loves big butts and can not lie even when others try to deny.Today Erica Nix, a very famous, Austin specific workout guru joins us to talk about bodybuilding, fitness and her journey of self discovery as seen in her debut film “Erica’s First Holy Sh!t” which premieres next week at San Francisco’s club Oasis.Erica loves fitness culture and even appears in the last workout video Richard Simmons ever made. Today, Erica works with people outside of normative physical culture to rediscover bodybuilding, fitness and living their best life.ERICA NIX: https://workoutwithericanix.comSCREENING OF "ERICA'S FIRST HOLY SH!T": https://www.sfoasis.com/events➤ Listen as we talk about the highly legitimate practice of pec and boobie hypnosis.➤ Coping with a diagnosis of

We ended last year with a look at the Great Clickbait Wars: how news organizations gave up on journalism and turned to divisive articles about people’s favorite tv shows, movies and cultural events to create chaos and to drive traffic.While they are still at it, data driven corporations are turning our selfies into gorgeous portraits of action movie stars, sexy cyborgs and Russian cosmonauts while paying none of the artists whose work they stole to create it.What happens when your AI self is sexier than your real self?Today we look back on the news and topics that shaped our year with two of our favorite comedians Matt Brown whose YouTube channel examines the singing styles of Black divas and Dan Cass who we discovered from his parody of Steve from Blues Clues.Listen as we look at the biggest villains, boldest heroes, and who we’re busting a nut to this holiday season.FOLLOW: • MATT BROWN: www.instagram.com/msbrowncomedy• DAN CASS: www.instagram.com/dankkass• MARC FELION: www.instagram.com/marcfelion• FAUSTO

Nothing says Christmas like quite Charlene Unger, a demented housewife from Berwyn, Illinois whose bubbly enthusiasm for singing in her nightgowns is paired beautifully with her obsession for growing poinsettias.Created by comedian Peter Mohawk in the 80s, Charlene was a huge fixture in Chicago’s entertainment scene, appearing on Oprah with Cyndi Lauper, in a Cooking Drag Queen TV show pilot with William Shatner and even featured on the cover of *NSYNC’s final album “Celebrity.”Today Peter Mohawk looks back on his career as Charlene Unger as we talk about Chicago’s nightclub and comedy scene in the 90s, sharing a dressing room with Patrick Swayze, and her obsession with poinsettias as a kooky old lady from Berwyn, Illinois.CHECK OUT CHARLENE UNGER: www.instagram.com/charleneunger411Episode #3060

When Divine screamed “who wants to die for art?” in the film Female Trouble, nobody thought it would be the Terminator delivering the deadly blow. A new trend sweeping social media is portraits created by artificial intelligence software that analyzes your own selfies along with millions of other photos to create mouth watering, heroic thirst traps of you.As with any new technology it comes with its own set of drawbacks like databases that steal the work of artists to learn their style that could ultimately put them out of business. Today we’re taking a look at artificial intelligence portraits, how it’s tapping into our minds to create portraits that shake us to the core by revealing a side of ourselves that we couldn't see before. Plus--• The Liver King, a bodybuilding blogger famous for arguing that eating raw organ meats help to build muscle comes out as using performance enhancing drugs all along. • People are demanding that Timothee Chalamet not put on muscle to become an action movie star. • Republic