Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show

When the world is falling apart, sometimes the best thing you can do is make art. Just because Republicans are doing everything they can to crush the joy in people’s hearts, doesn't mean you can’t dumpster dive a feather boa, borrow a pair of heels and put on a show. Remember, that some of the greatest works of art have blossomed in the shadows of fascism.  Today we're talking with comedian and showbiz mogul Queeny Bitch—a comic, provocateur, and now one of the masterminds behind the Windy City Comedy Festival, [https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com] where hundreds of top-tier degenerates will be taking over the city to show off their funniest, filthiest, and most unhinged acts.  Listen as we dive into the radical act of doing absolutely nothing, why she loudly refuses to move to Los Angeles, her six-year survival story in comedy, and how disillusionment turned out to be her secret weapon. WINDY CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL: https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com [https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/queenycomedy [https://www.instagram.com/queenycomedy/] ★ instagram.com/faustofernos [http://instagram.com/faustofernos] ★ instagram.com/marcfelion [http://instagram.com/marcfelion] Plus-- • Why were the Kardashians invited to Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/sydney-sweeney-getting-attention-bezos-215559318.html]? • China cracks down [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c056nle2drno] on popular gay erotic fiction written by straight women. • Almost 200,000 people march against Hungary’s Pride ban [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/28/tens-of-thousands-defy-hungarys-ban-on-pride-in-protest-against-orban] in one the country’s biggest protests.

A beloved Pride tradition around the world is the roar of Dykes on Bikes: a fierce motorcade of motorcycle mamas who kick off the parade with a chrome-plated spectacle of queer power, and noise. They first rolled onto the scene at San Francisco Pride in the mid-’70s and quickly became a staple all over the world.  Inspired by those heavy-metal heroines, Chicago’s own Bikes and Mics emerged—a no-rules posse of queer performers, riders, and creatives. This year, the group celebrates their 10th anniversary with a high-octane Mad Max–themed ride, complete with leather, dust, and rumors of a Tina Turner impersonator showing up as Aunty Entity. Today, comedian and motorcycle mama Tamale Sepp joins us to dive into the wild, fabulous history of Bikes and Mics and Dykes on Bikes—two-wheeled revolutions led by fierce queer women who love a little heavy metal rumbling between their thighs. BIKES AND MICS: https://www.bikesandmics.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/tamalerocks [http://instagram.com/tamalerocks] ★ instagram.com/faustofernos [http://instagram.com/faustofernos] ★ instagram.com/marcfelion [http://instagram.com/marcfelion] Plus- • JoJo Siwa cancels upcoming Chicago Pride performance amid controversy over dating a man.   • Comedian Margaret Cho says Ellen DeGeneres was “not nice” and acted like a “mean girl.” • Sidetrack, one of the world’s largest gay bars, plans to open the first-ever airport gay bar at Chicago’s O’Hare Terminal 1. • Openly queer musician Daniel Hamrick hijacks a ‘Straight Pride’ event with a trans power ballad.

Spring is here, and things are getting rough.  T.S. Eliot called April "the cruelest month,” and honestly, he had a point. After a long, cozy winter of emotional hibernation, spring forces us to feel things again.  Today, Chicago comedian and part-time Russian dance expert Dan Cass joins us to explore the hilarious side of a world that’s struggling. Should we start an OnlyFlans? A nude comedy show? Honestly, it's getting desperate.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass [https://instagram.com/dankkass] ★ instagram.com/faustofernos [https://instagram.com/faustofernos] ★ instagram.com/marcfelion [https://instagram.com/marcfelion] Plus-- • The legendary drag performance venue Hamburger Mary’s returns to Chicago.  Pee Wee Herman comes out as gay from beyond the grave in a new documentary on Max (coming out on May 23.)  • Disgraced Republican Congressman and Brazilian drag queen George Santos gets sentenced to seven years in prison for doing exactly the same crimes as Trump. • Farewell to three very different drag icons: RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente, Hee Haw’s Lulu Roman and Pope Francis passed away.   • Did JD Vance kill the Pope? Let’s find out.

About 20 years ago, Kate Bornstein wrote Hello, Cruel World to give people permission to stay alive in a world that makes that feel impossible. Today, that world is trying even harder to crush anyone who lives outside the binary—trans, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, or just too free for a system built on control.Attacks on trans rights aren’t just about gender—they’re a strategy to dismantle all core freedoms: privacy, bodily autonomy, parental rights, healthcare, education, and safety. Trans people are being scapegoated to erase rights for everyone, starting with the most vulnerable.So what do we do? Today, Kate Bornstein, performance artist, author, and trans tech pioneer, returns with a revised edition of Hello, Cruel World: 101+ Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws. With 20 new alternatives full of sass, warmth, and joy, Kate reminds us: survival is a radical act—and staying alive, in all your glorious weirdness, is the first step toward building a future where we all belong. Plus: why love is the ultimate anti-aging drug—and a reflection on the people who helped us make it this far. FEATURED BOOK: Hello, Cruel World: 101+ Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws Buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/4jB1tsS [https://amzn.to/4jB1tsS] SAVE THE FEAST OF FUN PODCAST, donate $1: gofundme.com/feastoffun20 [http://gofundme.com/feastoffun20]  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass [https://instagram.com/dankkass] ★ instagram.com/faustofernos [https://instagram.com/faustofernos] ★ instagram.com/marcfelion [https://instagram.com/marcfelion] Quick heads-up: this episode contains discussions around suicide, self-harm, and mental health. While we approach these topics with care, honesty, and even humor, we understand they may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself in whatever way you need—and know that you're not alone. If you need support, you can always call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing the number 988, they're there 24/7 ready to help.

Conservatives are always forcing their outdated vision onto culture, education, and policy because deep down, they know they’re losing the long game.  A leaked Kennedy Center board meeting reveals Trump is pushing to make the nation’s cultural hub more conservative by stacking its lineup with right-wing musicals. So, what’s next? MAGA: The Musical? Today, comedian Dan Cass joins us to break down how fascists try to seize power—and, more importantly, how to fight back.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/dankkass [https://instagram.com/dankkass] ★ instagram.com/faustofernos [https://instagram.com/faustofernos] ★ instagram.com/marcfelion [https://instagram.com/marcfelion] Plus, we’re diving into all the hot news: * Rosie O’Donnell claims the 2024 election was stolen—now that she’s safely living in Ireland. * The University of Texas bans all drag shows. * Why trans rights benefit everyone. * How to spot AI bots on social media. * Hell hath no fury like a righteous teenage girl—Elon Musk’s estranged trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, says she’s not afraid of her dad.