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Episode 43 – Arsham Parsi, Iranian Refugee Activist and Founder of Iranian Queer Organization

Arsham Parsi discusses what it is like being gay in Iran where homosexuality is punishable by death. Arsham, age 27 has been an activist since he was 21. He was forced to flee Iran in 2005 when the police were looking for him. He fled to Turkey and was given asylum in Canada. Now living […]

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Episode 42 – Robin Tyler, Activist, One of First Plaintiffs in CA Same-Sex Marriage Case, She & Diane Olson First Same-Sex Marriage Performed in LA County. (Part 2 of 2)

Robin Tyler discusses the outcome of the same-sex marriage case that was won in the California Supreme Court. Robin then walks us through the her and Diane Olson obtaining their marriage license at the Beverly Hills Courthouse and their wedding on June 16th 2008. (Part 2 of 2) Featured Websites Robin Tyler International Tours and […]

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Episode 41 – Robin Tyler, Activist, One of First Plaintiffs in CA Same-Sex Marriage Case, She & Wife First Same-Sex Marriage Performed in LA County. (Part 1 of 2)

Robin Tyler, comic and activist discusses discusses the current state of politics in the US and where LGBT rights fit in, the importance of grassroots activism as critical in the fight for LGBT rights, her activism in the LGBT community. Robin then walks us through the Tyler et al lawsuit and why she filed it […]

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Episode 40 – Paul J. Williams, Comic, Discusses Role of Humor in Gay Community and Jeffrey Reid Baker Continues to Discuss History of Electronic Music (Part 2 of 2)

Paul J. Williams, comic, discusses role of humor in gay community, his relationship with Ambassador Nancy Brinker founder of Susn G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, his friendship with Mark Alan Smith and his character Nelda Pickens. Jeffrey Reid Baker discusses the history of electronic music and what to look for in a piano teacher. Featured […]

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Episode 39 – Paul J. Williams, Comic, Discusses His Comedy and Characters & Jeffrey Reid Baker Discusses Electronic Music (Part 1 of 2)

Paul J. Williams, comic, discusses his upbringing in a Southern Baptist family in San Antonio, his start in comedy and several of his characters. Jeffrey Reid Baker shares his comments on the history of electronic music and his role in it. First anniversary of John Selig Outspoken. Featured Websites Paul J. Williams Jeff’s Backyard – […]