Sparkle & Circulate with Justin Sayre is the official comedy podcast of the International Order of Sodomites. The I.O.S. is the centuries-old organization promoting the lives and legacies of the icons of the LGBT world, led by the organization's chairman Justin Sayre. In addition to catching up the I.O.S. membership on news of the day, Justin interviews performers, writers and other creative minds of our community. This is the extension of the live show, The Meeting* which was called "brilli ...
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The Raw File with Julian Fleisher
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Julian Fleisher - the sophisticated vocalist, composer, bandleader, producer, actor and author - discusses his albums “Rather Big” and “Finally,” his book "The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide"... and why he needs a boyfriend. Plus, he spills secrets about his musical collaborations with Kiki & Herb and Ana Gasteyer. And Justin s…
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Give Them the Legend with Lady Rizo
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Lady Rizo, the Grammy winning chanteuse, vocalist and songwriter, discusses her second album "Indigo" - recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis - and her annual Nina Simone tribute. She comes to the IOS studio to talk about growing up in a theatrical hippy family in Oregon and how motherhood has affected her as a performer. Plus, Justin …
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Dayglo Naked Whatever with Kenny Mellman
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Kenny Mellman - one of the minds behind Kiki & Herb and Our Hit Parade - shares tales of recording and touring with his band The Julie Ruin, opposite punk icon Kathleen Hanna. Their latest album is "Hit Reset." Kenny describes how he and Justin Vivian Bond met and developed characters for their famous duo, plus discusses his upcoming solo record an…
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Super Tight with Jake Shears
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Jake Shears - the lead singer and songwriter for the fabulous neo-glam rock band Scissor Sisters - discusses the origins of the group, how their signature sound developed, and the amazing backstory behind their surprise hit “Let’s Have a Kiki.” He also tells the I.O.S. about his friendship and collaboration with Elton John, his upcoming stage music…
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Disorderly Homosexuals with Dick Leitsch
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Dick Leitsch is a dedicated activist for the gay community who served as the president of the New York chapter of the Mattachine Society and headed the legendary "Sip In" at the historic bar Julius over 50 years ago. He was also the first gay journalist to report on the original Stonewall riots. At age 82, he is a regular at the monthly Mattachine …
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Smell of Love with Amber Martin
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Amber Martin joins Justin to discuss her debut album "A.M. Gold" - which features collaborations with transgender pioneer Kate Bornstein and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters - her love of vintage K-Tel records, and Mattachine, the acclaimed New York queer party she hosts with John Cameron Mitchell. Plus, Justin introduces some new Gay Slang inclu…
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Drag Is Our Vaudeville with Jinkx Monsoon
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Jinkx Monsoon - winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 5 on Logo TV - joins Chairman Sayre and the I.O.S. to discuss the recording "The Inevitable Album" and her upcoming collection of new music, in addition to touring with her fellow queens and her work as a Trans advocate. Plus, Justin discusses his love of drag and how it's influenced his life an…
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All That Jazz with Gabrielle Stravelli
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The new jazz sensation - praised by the New York Times for her "phenomenal voice, easygoing confidence and impeccable taste" and called "irresistibly polished and triumphant" by The Huffington Post - discusses her latest album and current tour. "Dream Ago," her new collection of invigorating original songs and select covers, was just released. She …
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Full Release with Isaac Oliver
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Isaac Oliver - author of the acclaimed memoir "Intimacy Idiot," called by "laugh-out-loud funny" by National Public Radio - talks online dating, casual sex, hookup apps and the current political upheaval. Plus, Justin reveals the reasons his live variety show The Meeting* will end after its eighth and final season this year.…
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Shaving Through Makeup with Lady Bunny
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Lady Bunny reflects on growing up Quaker, starting in classical theater, creating the legendary "Wigstock" festival, her current hit comedy show "Trans-Jester" and talks politics, politics, and more politics! Justin also contemplates the recent election and how to move forward in a world less amenable to our LGBT community.…
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Whatever Happened to Coco? with Jim Colucci
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Jim Colucci, author of the terrific new book "Golden Girls Forever," tells Justin about his research into everyone's favorite Miami foursome, the inside story of the TV show, the truth behind the infamous feud between Bea Arthur and Betty White and - of course - the fate of Coco, the houseboy who never made it past the pilot. Justin also talks abou…
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Siren of Coney Island with Carol Lipnik
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Justin Sayre chats with Carol Lipnik - the singer called "an ethereal vocal phenomenon" by The New York Times - about her latest album "Almost Back to Normal," her Sunday night residency at the downtown NYC club Pangea, and her influences from Mothra to Laura Nyro. She and Justin wax rhapsodic about Tennessee Williams, the 13th Century poet Rumi an…
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Happy Pride with Robert W. Richards
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The I.O.S. welcomes famed artist Robert W. Richards - who has designed album covers for music luminaries like Peggy Lee, Lena Horne and Peter Allen - to talk about his new book "Seduction," a stunning collection of erotic illustrations. Richards regales us with stories of seeing Bette at the Baths, running away to Las Vegas with Dinah Washington, a…
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The Shade of It All with Alaska
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Alaska Thunderfuck joins the I.O.S. to talk about her experienceon RuPaul's Drag Race on Logo TV, her debut solo album and the"Battle of the Seasons," which is on tour now. Chairman Sayre talksabout some meaningful recent experiences with our audience membersand discusses our upcoming evening "Night of a Thousand Judys" tobenefit the Ali Forney Cen…
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Meryl and More with Michael Schulman
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Author Michael Schulman tells us the inside story on the creation of his new book "Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," plus the live evening of Oscar acceptance speeches he produces and a particularly eventful interview with Grace Jones. Also, Justin Sayre gives his take on the gays and their iconic divas.…
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Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham
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Nathan Lee Graham - currently appearing in "Zoolander 2" - discusses his collaboration with Will Ferrell, his longtime friendship with Eartha Kitt and his upcoming debut album. Plus, Justin reflects on how a vacation to Europe inspired a change in personal style and an investigation of the fashion icons of the 60s.…
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Room for Milk with Cole Escola
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Cole discusses his role on the Hulu comedy program "Difficult People," his upcoming book "Room for Milk" and longtime collaboration with previous podcast guest Jeffery Self. Justin and Cole bond over their mutual love of Lucille Ball and Elaine Stritch and ponder the state of gay relationships. Also, Justin muses on the new year and his recent birt…
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Sparkle, Nellie, Sparkle! with Nellie McKay
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Justin interviews Nellie about her new album of 60's classics "My Weekly Reader," vegan restaurants and what to do about those pesky groupies! They chat about Doris Day, the evils of the internet and the challenges of songwriting. Also, Justin ponders the travails of the holiday season and the meaning of his birthday.…
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Does the I.O.S. Sound Gay? with David Thorpe
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We discuss the documentary film "Do I Sound Gay?" with its writer and director David Thorpe, who interviewed Tim Gunn, George Takei, David Sedaris and other queer celebrities about the interplay between their sexuality and their voices. Thorpe gives us the inside story about what he discovers about himself and the world in the process. Plus, Justin…
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Ass Up with Brendan Maclean
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"Sparkle & Circulate" welcomes Aussie singer and songwriter Brendan Maclean, who discusses his new EP "Thought I'd Cry For You Forever," his time on the set of Baz Luhrmann's film "The Great Gatsby," creating new music with RuPaul's producer Lucian Piane and collaborating with Neil Gaiman on a new song. Also, Justin gives the back story behind his …
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Guy and Doll with Guy Branum
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Justin Sayre talks with comedian and television writer Guy Branum about Chelsea Handler, Billy Eichner and Joan Rivers, as well as the secrets of comedy and the nature of love. Guy discusses the creation of his recently-released debut comedy album "Effable." Also, Justin talks about his summer and getting back to work over at "2 Broke Girls."…
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Getting the Fever with James Gavin
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Host and I.O.S. chair Justin Sayre welcomes the acclaimed biographer James Gavin, who discusses his latest book "Is That All There Is? - The Strange Life of Peggy Lee" and his previous tomes on legendary entertainers Lena Horne and Chet Baker, in addition to his history of intimate New York nightlife. Gavin tells us about his favorite recordings fr…
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Justin x2 with Justin Vivian Bond
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The singer, songwriter, author and painter comes to I.O.S. headquarters to talk about the birth of Kiki & Herb, v's award winning memoir and summer season at Bard College.
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Over the Rainbow with Carl Siciliano
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The I.O.S. celebrates Pride and Judy Garland for our fifth annual Night of a Thousand Judys, which benefits The Ali Forney Center. The episode includes an in-depth conversation with Carl Siciliano, a leader in providing shelter and services for homeless LGBT youth.
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Going Queer with Randy Harrison
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In the May 2015 edition - the sixth in our epic series - Justin speaks with actor and writer Randy Harrison about his key role in the pioneering gay TV show "Queer as Folk," as well as working in the theater and his upcoming film co-starring Michael Urie. Justin also talks about his love for the city by the bay, San Francisco - and Justin's new sho…
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Going Down Under with Kim David Smith
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In episode five, Chairman Justin Sayre schools the membership on the rich history of the International Order of Sodomites and talks to performer Kim David Smith about his two new albums, growing up in Austalia and riffing on Eartha Kitt, Kylie Minogue and Courtney Act.
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Top Floor of the Apollo with Sarah Dash
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In the fourth episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - has an in-depth conversation with Sarah Dash, one of the stars behind Labelle's iconic "Lady Marmelade" and her own hits like "Sinnerman." She shares her amazing journey and stories of working with Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Keith Richards, Dinah Washington…
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Self Promotion with Jeffery Self
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To usher in the new year, Chairman Justin Sayre discusses his work writing on the hit CBS-TV sitcom "2 Broke Girls" and talks with writer/performer Jeffery Self - host of the his own new podcast "This Is Really Important" - about his two books and new film.
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The Pursuit of Kitsch with Frank DeCaro
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In the second episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - muses about the wonders of winter in New York. He chats with wonderful Frank DeCaro about gay marriage, his daily radio program on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and his tome "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook."
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Hanging from Chandeliers with Michael Musto
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In our premiere episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - talks about his new schedule commuting back and forth to L.A. to fulfill his board duties and has an in-depth conversation with famed New York journalist Michael Musto about his books (including the latest "Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back"), his longt…
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