The summer crush continues! Rick is on assignment for another two weeks, I just got back from a two-night gorgeous getaway in Jim Thorpe, PA (read all about it), and we’re just getting started! Enjoy this encore replay of show #216 from February, when we spoke to Brad Shreve, host of the Queer We Are Podcast, and author of the Mitch O’Reilly Mysteries.

About Brad Shreve

Brad’s life has been a series of adjustments.

He was 35 and had a wife and daughter when he came out, forcing him to adapt from living a lie to being who he is overnight. Freeing, yet difficult.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we offer a special edition Twist, with three separate interviews of three incredible people. Enjoy interviews with singer and songwriter Torrey McDowell, Dane County (WI) Supervisor for District 9, Brenda Yang, and Founder And Executive Director of Omnium: A Bold New Circus, Lisa B. Lewis. Fasten your headphones!

About Torrey McDowell
Singer & Songwriter

What began as a love of choir and music in her youth ultimately blossomed into a life’s passion for artist Torrey McDowell. After picking up a songwriting habit in the second grade, it made total sense that Torrey would later earn a vocal performance scholarship at Piedmont University. Beyond the walls of academia, the Georgia-native’s musical mission became focused on healing, growth, and empowerment.​

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider the parable of the Good Samaritan, question the motives of the Vichy gays, and speak with Guided Autobiography instructor Stephen Dolainski.

About Guided Autobiography (GAB)

Guided Autobiography is a unique form of self-reflection that encourages and assists individuals in writing their life story. It is an interactive process that provides guidance and support from an experienced facilitator who helps the participant identify meaningful moments, themes, and values in their life and create a narrative based on these reflections. It allows for individuals to take ownership of their autobiographical process, providing them with the agency to share only those aspects of their life they feel comfortable disclosing.

Guided Autobiography is beneficial for both mental and physical health. Writing one’s life story can bring about feelings of greater understanding and appreciation of oneself while helping the individual recognize how far they have come in terms of personal growth. Through this reflective exercise, participants can gain insight into how experiences from their past have shaped who they are today and how trauma or loss has impacted their lives. Additionally, it can provide a cathartic release, allowing them to express emotions that may otherwise remain unspoken.

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we resign ourselves to the corruption of Clarence “Teapot” Thomas and the Supreme Court, consider the mass shooting craze sweeping America, and dig Rick’s interview with Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, the first trans alder for Madison, WI.

About Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford is an inspiring figure in the Madison, Wisconsin community. A tireless advocate for social justice and education, she has dedicated her life to helping those who are most vulnerable in the city. Additionally, Dina also works with local businesses to provide job training and employment opportunities for communities of color in Madison. Her leadership has been a beacon of hope for many marginalized people living in Madison, Wisconsin who are looking to make a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Read moare about Dina!

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we shed a tear for Tucker Carlson, ponder the implications of a Biden/Trump rematch, and enjoy a new guest interview with the founders of Our House Concerts!

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take aim at religious extremists masquerading as judges, fist pump the Tennessee Three (No Justins, No Peace!), and discover the best things about Eurovision from listener Charlie.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we sing the praises of Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo, offer up the new taste sensation of hops water, listen to a guest listicle, and scan the heinous headlines!