David Archuleta! The book, the songs, and brand new music coming next week!

David Archuleta! The book, the songs, and brand new music coming next week!

I welcome back to the show David Archuleta!  When David was last here, he was merely a multi-award-winning and bravely out singer…. Making his mark on his journey with hits like UP and HELL TOGETHER—and we were celebrating his version of George Michaels FREEDOM. That was then—this is now.  He is now David Archuleta, NYT bestselling author—of the hugely important and significant memoir, DEVOUT. With that work, which has been embraced by not only LGBTQ folks and Mormons seeking truth, but the broader public as well – for its life-changing perspectives.  We will talk about that—plus, David, the consummate singer-songwriter, released DEVOUT inspired music with the book—and will be releasing even more music in just a few weeks—new music with a new sound and the heartbeat of romance….

BJ Minor, Star of the New Horror/Comedy SCARED TO DEATH

My guest today is the uber talented BJ Minor who stars in Scared to Death (in theaters now). B.J. is a multi-talented artist who acts, writes, directs and sings…and is best known for portraying teen Mike Tyson in Hulu’s Mike (2022), a breakout role that showcased their physical transformation, dramatic range, and commitment to representation. They have since had impactful roles in several dozen major TV dramas and genre films, including Bel‑Air on Peacock, Grey’s Anatomy, and the current movie, our focus today, the horror‑comedy Scared to Death.

Aidan Langford, Star of Netflix's ROOMATES on Being Seen

My guest today is Aidan Langford, who plays a pivotal LGBTQ character in the Happy Madison film Roommates for Netflix. We discuss working with Adam Sandler as well as Dolly Parton, when he was featured in Netflix's "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings." You may have also seen  in Amazon's "Bosch", and the SXSW independent feature 1985, as well as Breaking Them Up and "NCIS: New Orleans".  Along with acting, he’s passionate about LGBTQ rights and is a musician/singer songwriter with 3 singles out currently and an EP that is being made and leans into the indie rock genre of the early 2000s.A visual artist and painter and he is currently receiving his BFA in painting.

Today's LGBTQ Workplace Experience: the Shine the Light Study is Here

How is your work-life in the Trump2 era?  Today, we get an insightful look thanks to the new Shine the Light Study report. My guests are Evan Linett, the lead researcher, and Veronica Comings, a Be the Transformational Change Fund board member.  The study found that 74% of LGBTQ employees experienced workplace support, though 49% witnessed discrimination, with notable differences across generations and identity groups. We discuss issues from dress expectations to restroom comfort, and everything in between.

The Sensational DJ and EDM Songster BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT

My guest today is DJ Bright Light Bright Light, who is fresh from his Cosmic Light North American Tour,with Queen of the Universe winner, Grag Queen. The tour brought queer joy to 17 cities across the U.S., celebrating the community that he is so proud to be part of and continues to uplift. His music is infectious, exciting, and in many cases, deeply romantic. He is a talent that the uber-talented appreciate and seek out. As an award-winning independent artist from Wales, UK living in New York City he has collaborated with Sir Elton John, Erasure, Scissor Sisters, Justin Vivian Bond, Alan Cumming and Madonna's iconic backing vocalists Niki & Donna . He has also toured with, and opened for Cher, performed at Prides and festivals across Europe & the U.S. He is known for his energetic live shows full of joy, humor and hope. His most recent album Enjoy Youth  was a Top 10 selling album in the United Kingdom. He’s remixed tracks by Sylvester, Bananarama, Erasure, Dannii Minogue, and Caveboy and Lent, with music Bible NME calling him “The boy Robyn in all but name”. When not on tour, he can be found spinning the decks at Alan Cumming’s East Village nightlife haven, Club Cumming, with his weekly Time Out New York-endorsed Romy & Michele’s Saturday Afternoon Tea Dance To quote his song BOYS ETC. I’m not like the other boys—I'm giving you music, they're giving you noise…