Grizzly Kiki began in April 2014 as a pop culture and drag-centric podcast hosted by Robert & Daniel. The podcast is equal parts oral history and good old-fashioned kiki. We’ve found that there were few platforms where queer artists could talk about their work and themselves in an open and honest way. Our mission is to create a comfortable and safe environment, where these artists can share their histories and experiences. Ours is an intersectional podcast that is meant to serve the queer co ...
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews was created to highlight the artists of the 2020 Naked Truth Pride Exhibition. Expanding beyond the 5 artists of the show, the show will continue beyond June with interviews of queer artists of all backgrounds and mediums, sharing their lives, discussing their work, and exploring the connections between their sexuality and their artistic practices, processes, and careers.Beyond the 2020 June show, The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews seeks to ampl ...
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - ELON
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[Recorded on Friday, April 30, 2021] This episode was recorded using Zoom Today I am joined by Elon. They are a pansexual, multidisciplinary, autodidact artist from Baltimore, Maryland that specializes in electronic production, singing and songwriting. They've completed 4 nationwide tours and performed alongside some of their favorite artists. Elon…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Alex Temple
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[Recorded on Saturday, April 25, 2021] Today I am joined by Alex Temple. She is a queer composer, writer, performer, educator and and self-described polystylist, postmodernist and surrealist. In February of 2020 Julia Holter and Spektral Quartet performed Alex’s song cycle Behind the Wallpaper at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, alongside works by…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Russell Henry Holbert
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[Recorded on Friday, April 9] Today I am joined by Russell Henry Holbert. They are a queer artist and scholar who works in and around opera and rhetoric. Russell received his BFA in vocal performance from Carnegie Mellon University, where he is currently pursuing his MA in Rhetoric. They currently live in Pittsburgh, where they have performed with …
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Joan Cox
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[Recorded on Sunday, March 28, 2021] Today I am joined by Joan Cox. A Baltimore-born feminist and lesbian artist, Joan is a figurative painter whose work portrays intimate and loving relationships between women—through the use of contemporary narrative portraiture. Joan is represented by Catalyst Contemporary in Baltimore and had her most recent so…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - ĐĐA (Diamond David Anthony)
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[Recorded on Friday, April 2, 2021] Today I am joined by Diamond David Anthony (ĐĐA ). They are a non-binary multi-genre music artist and performer. Diamond recently performed an hour show for The Cultured Professional-TCP, a Black owned Roku TV network, for their Black Music Matters program. Examples of ĐĐA 's work (including works referenced in t…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - James Newland (SpacePup Silver) SEASON 1 Finale
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SEASON 1 Finale! Today I am joined by James Newland, also known as SpacePup Silver. He is a gay fetish illustrator documenting the strange and slippery lives of gimps. Silver has recently partnered with two of the major fetish stores here in the UK, with an exclusive enamel pin for REGULATION and a T-Shirt project with Invincible Rubber. Work examp…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Kent Lau
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Today I am joined by Kent Lau. He is an artist whose simplicity of materials and style tells a story of authenticity and getting back to basics. He is a prolific artist whose work has been included in 14 art shows, including 2 solo shows. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Kent curated a virtual art auction that raised over $4,000 for Covid-19 emergency…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Phong Tran
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Today I am joined by Phong Tran. He is a composer exploring new mediums at the intersection of electronic music, visuals, and programming. Phong is a recent Bang on a Can Summer Institute Fellow and is in residence at the So Percussion Studio with MEDIAQUEER, a queer multimedia duo with fellow artist Darian Thomas. Examples of Phong's work (includi…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Kotic Couture
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Today I am joined by Kotic Couture. They are a Non-Binary, Genre-Bending Rapper, DJ and Resident MC of Baltimore's Queer Dance Party VERSION. Kotic has been a featured DJ at The John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts and Their Music Video is currently exhibited in The Baltimore Museum Of Art. Examples of Kotic Couture's work (including works…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - B Kleymeyer
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Today I am joined by B Kleymeyer. B is a queer theatre artist working as a director, performer, and deviser. B was named Baltimore’s Best Lead Actor by the Baltimore independent theatre awards in 2019. With Single Carrot Theatre B has directed R. Eric Thomas' Safe Space, Ariel Zetina's Pink Milk, and the upcoming premiere of we broke up, a piece cr…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - APARTSCAPE SPECIAL: Niccolo Seligmann
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Today I am joined by Niccolo Seligmann. Niccolo is a queer musician, composer, and sound designer who unites historical & traditional musics with contemporary music technology & practices. As a 2020 Strathmore Artist in Residence, Niccolo released their debut album, Kinship, which uses viola da gamba improvisation to enact multispecies resistance t…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Nebal Maysaud
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Today I am joined by Nebal Maysaud. They are a Lebanese non-binary composer of music exploring trans-temporal spiritual queerness rooted in their faith, ancestry, and identity. Their music has been performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Juventas New Music Ensemble, and Lawrence University Wind Ensemble and Opera Department; and also featur…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Heather Raquel Phillips
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An interview with unfixed artist Heather Raquel Phillips, They are an unfixed, autonomous person of color living and working in Philadelphia as an interdisciplinary visual artist, educator and independent curator, dedicated to creating equity in the spaces they inhabit. Their work has been written about in Philadelphia Gay News, Hyperallergic, ArtF…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Kieran Solley
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An interview Kieran Solley, a LGBTQ artist skilled in portraiture and figure drawing. He received his BFA in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2015. Examples of Kieran's Work (including works referenced in the episode): Ryan Lounging Rose Mo Bennett (portrait) Bennett Ways to Connect: The Naked Truth Show Website Website: www.k…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Lania D'Agostino
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An interview with lesbian artist Lania D'Agostino, a sculptor, visual artist, and the founder of D’Agostino Studios, which has allowed her to work with a staff of artists creating life casts figures for the museum industry. She has worked with Lucas Films Archives designing and creating mannequins for many exhibits in museums worldwide have. She ha…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Douglas Johnson
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An interview with gay artist Douglas Johnson, he is a painter, playwright, director, and set designer with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art. An well-loved figure of the Baltimore arts scene, he has exhibited regularly has written-directed-designed numerous celebrated DIY theatre pieces, including Minotaur, Dark S…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artists Interviews - Jasjyot Singh Hans
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Today we’re joined by visual artist Jasjyot Singh Hans, Jasjyot Singh Hans is an illustrator unendingly inspired by an explosive neon mix of fashion, music and pop culture. He has a constant regard for things past and a voracity for all that is current. He studied animation film design at the National Institute of Design, India and has an MFA in Il…
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The Naked Truth: Queer Artist Interviews - Scott G. Brooks
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Today we’re joined by visual artist Scott G. Brooks, in addition to exhibiting in galleries, he has illustrated several children's books, and his work is frequently featured on the cover of DC LGBT magazine MetroWeekly. In 2019, Scott was one of 25 finalists in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Art Competition. Examples of Scott's Work (including pain…
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On this episode, we talk about seeing Wicked on Broadway, what we're watching now, & recap the new season of The Masked Singer. We also discuss RuPaul making history as the first Drag Queen to host SNL & Nancy Pelosi tearing up Trump's speech at the conclusion of the State of the Union address. In this week's "Keto Korner," we share our Keto S'More…
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On this episode, we talk about some of the things that we were "Late To The Party" for. From Britney Spears to White Castle to Rosalía and Billie Eilish, we were surprised at the some of the things that took a while to show up on our radar. Not ones to have our heads buried in the sand, we decided to cover the celebrities, shows, & trends that we n…
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On this episode, we discuss the notion that there are General Education Requirements for gay men in terms of movies & pop culture. After watching the film "Judy," we were left questioning these "requirements" and whether or not they are crucial in becoming a well-rounded gay. We also talk about the Korean film "Parasite," the Puerto Rico Relief eff…
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It's time to Drag Out The Vote! On this episode, we are joined by Jackie Huba (a.k.a Lady Trinity) to talk about her new organization, Drag Out The Vote. The non-partisan organization is working with drag performers to promote participation in democracy and is registering voters at drag events across the country. It is more important than ever befo…
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On this episode, Jiggly Caliente is back to chat about her recent travels & upcoming gigs. We also discuss how to make space for family on a regular basis and share the shows and movies we are most excited about. In this week's "Keto Korner," we share ourDIY Swerve Keto Sweetener video video, which can be found on our YouTube channel.…
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Happy New Year! On this episode, we talk about what we did over our Christmas break & recap the finale of The Masked Singer. In this week's "Keto Korner," we share Tasting General Tso’s Chicken video, based on a recipe from Headbanger's Kitchen, which can be found on our YouTube channel.بقلم Grizzly KiKi
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Happy Holidays! On this episode, we share our favorite Christmas traditions, this year's holiday plans, & our Christmas wishes. In our "2019 Wrap-Up," we talk about highlights from the past year, New Year's Resolutions, & what we are most looking forward to in 2020! We also recap last week's episodes of The Masked Singer and share Daniel’s Pumpkin …
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On this episode, we're joined by Pissi Myles & Jacklynn Hyde to talk about their upcoming Christmas show at the Triad Theatre on Dec. 13-14, "The Christmas Wish: A Theatrical Drag Romp." If you ever wanted to know what Drag Queens desire most on Christmas, this is the must-see show of the holiday season! To purchase tickets for "The Christmas Wish,…
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“When I was a kid, I inhaled frequently. That was the point.” ~ Barack Obama To celebrate our 420th episode, we are joined by Tony Soto, Host of The Tony Soto Show & Co-Host of The Gay Power Half Hour. We chat with Tony about our first experiences with marijuana, our favorite snacks to eat when stoned, & other 420-related topics. Tony also shares h…
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On this episode, we talk about dealing with family issues; recap The Masked Singer; & share what we are most grateful for. In this week's "Keto Korner," we share Robert's Keto Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe, which you can find on our YouTube channel. In "I'm So Excited," we talk about the latest episode of Monet X. Change's "The X Change Rate," wi…
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On this episode, we talk about Pissi Myles' coverage of the presidential impeachment hearing; recap The Masked Singer; and discuss Sasha Velour's one-queen show, "Smoke & Mirrors." In this week's Keto Korner, we share Daniel's Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole recipe. In I'm So Excited, we shoutout Little Nas X for winning a Country Music Award & Joa…
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On this episode, we discuss Anna Borges' article, "Minority Stress is Real. 5 Self-Care Tops to Help You Survive & Thrive"; Madonna's unprofessional behavior on her Madame X tour; Tamar Braxton's homophobic Instagram rant; and the viral video of Jordan Steffy confronting his bully of 5 years. In this week's Keto Korner, we share Robert's Breakfast …
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"Con Mucho Mucho Amor!" ~ Walter Mercado On this episode, we announce our new YouTube content, mourn Walter Mercado's passing, & celebrate Robert's birthday by sharing our favorite birthday traditions & memories. In this week's Keto Korner, we share Wholesome Yum's delicious Lemon Bar recipe & an amazing Low Carb Bread recipe from Diedre's Kitchen!…
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Trick or Treat! On this episode, we talk about going to see Moulin Rouge on Broadway and share our favorite Halloween traditions & memories. In this week's Keto Korner, we share Keto Connect's Soft & Doughy Cinnamon Rolls recipe, and in I'm So Excited, we shout out Rae Khalil & recommend Two Sentence Horror Stories on Netflix. We also discuss a lis…
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"Unpleasant Dreams." ~ Elvira With Halloween just around the corner, we invited Pissi Myles & David Ayllon back to talk about their favorite scary movies & latest projects. Pissi recently debuted her podcast, "My Spooky Gay Family," which she co-hosts with her sister Sam. Each spooky episode focuses on a different topic relating to their family, in…
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Was It An Act Of Kindness Or Class Solidarity? On this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding Ellen Degeneres attending a Dallas Cowboys game with former President, George W. Bush. After a photo of them and their spouses went viral on Twitter, Ellen addressed the widespread criticism in a 4-minute speech on her talk show. However, i…
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"Determining what obscene, indecent and profane mean can be difficult, depending on who you talk to." ~ The Federal Communications Commission On this episode, we tackle the FCC's nebulous stance on what is too obscene for network television. Following our discussion about Hallow Eve's floorshow look from episode 5 of Dragula season 3, many of our l…
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"Why men great 'til they gotta be great?" ~ Lizzo After seeing Lizzo live in concert at Radio City, we were left inspired to live out loud more than ever before. Not only is she an amazing talent, but her energy and message are genuine. With that in mind, Robert decided to venture over to the blonde side, and proved that blondes - even when tinted …
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Thoughts, Feelings, & Fupas! On this episode, we welcome Eva Arrequin, co-host of the De Colores Radio podcast & a member of the De Colores Collective. A North Texas native, Eva uses her voice to enrich the lives of other POCs through the De Colores Collective's gatherings, workshops, and podcast. Since 2016, the events she coordinates with her fel…
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"If Everybody Is Not A Beauty Then Nobody Is." ~ Andy Warhol On this episode, we chat with Simon Doonan about his new book, "DRAG: The Complete Story." In the book, he explores the millennia-old tradition of Drag, from ancient Rome to modern day. His academic approach to the art form, combined with thorough research & his own sharp wit, make this a…
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On this episode, we talk about Daniel's father and stepmother's wedding; an astronaut who stalked her ex-wife from outer space; the time Antonio Banderas' life was saved by a Drag Queen; & the antigay group founded by two survivors of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. We also introduce our "1-Minute Dragula Review," & discuss whether or not the show's …
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WARNNG: SPOILERS AHEAD! EU·PHO·RI·A /yo͞oˈfôrēə/ noun a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. On this episode, we are joined by Miz Jade to have a discussion about HBO's hit series, "Euphoria." Starring Zendaya as Rue, a 17-year old recovering drug addict, the show explores the lives of a group of high schoolers as they navigate dru…
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We're in Cosmo! This week, we're thrilled to announce that Grizzly KiKi was included in Cosmopolitan Magazine's "The 8 Drag Queen Podcasts That Spill the Hottest Tea." Not only are we humbled by Hannah Chamber's kind words, but also honored to be listed alongside other podcasts such as Sibling Rivalry, Race Chaser, Alright Mary, and What's the Tee!…
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Freudian Slip - an unintentional error regarded as revealing subconscious feelings. On this episode, we discuss some recent news stories that both puzzled & tickled us. Police in Madill, Oklahoma released an infographic of the top 15 most dangerous apps for children, putting Grindr front and center; a man in Berlin has been in the hospital for two …
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On this episode, we talk about a model & a writer who need a major software update. Carissa Pinkston, a Savage x Fenty campaign model, found herself in hot water after falsely claiming she was transgender after being criticized for her transphobic remarks on social media. In a Queerty article entitled, "No women, no straights! The importance of 'Me…
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Viva Las Vegas! On this episode, we chat about our recent vacation to Las Vegas. Joining us is Favy Fav, co-host of "Latinos Who Lunch" and host of "The Art People Podcast." Thanks to his love and knowledge of Sin City, were able to experience it through the eyes of a local resident. With Favy as our tour guide, we visited some of the area's most f…
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“Grown ups are complicated creatures, full of quirks and secrets.” ~ Roald Dahl On this episode, we revisit our youth by answering some randomly selected questions. Inspired by the latest season of "Stranger Things," we decided to discuss our childhoods using a series of questions as prompts. Though we often share such stories, using questions to f…
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"We March against the exploitation of our communities for profit and against corporate and state pinkwashing." ~ Reclaim Pride Coalition On this episode, we talk about Madonna's music video for "God Control." The fifth music video from her latest album, "Madame X," it features a stylized reenactment of the Pulse nightclub shooting. Accompanying the…
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"The worst of times in San Francisco was still better than the best of times somewhere else.” ~ Armistead Maupin On this episode, we review the "Tales of the City" reboot on Netflix. The "limited series" is the fourth time Armistead Maupin's bestselling books have been adapted for the screen. In this ten episode series, contemporary issues facing t…
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Sometimes, A Hug Is All It Takes. On this episode, we share stories of our night at Whitney Houston's mansion & our reaction to Madonna's "Madame" X; talk about an Oklahoma man & a dad from Pittsburgh who are fighting bigotry through action and compassion; and Meghan McCain's interview with former Drag Race contestants, Nina West, Monét X. Change, …
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"I have walked this earth, Black, Queer, and HIV positive, but no transgressing against me has been as powerful as the hope I hold within" ~ Mykki Blanco (Born 1986) On this episode, we talk Q.U.I.L.T.B.A.N.G., a more inclusive acronym for the queer community; the NYPD's official apology for the Stonewall Riots; & Madonna's "Dark Ballet" music vide…
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"I'm not a party gay, I'm a homebody. A homosectional you could say." ~ EGCreation On this episode, we talk about Queens Pride & how to find the best pride events in NYC. To check out some amazing events during the month of June, check out the the links below to articles from Gothamist & The New York Times: Where To Celebrate Pride Month In NYC (Go…
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