We are back with our newest episode featuring queer indie filmmaker and podcaster Bri Castellini. We talk with Bri about her upcoming move to Los Angeles, her journey to coming out as bi-sexual and asexual, and we somehow we land on the topic of the toxicity of white supremacy. This episode has it all! Connect with Bri Castellini: Her short film Ace and Anxious: (view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeWUrTz91SI) IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7611648/?ref_=tt_ov_wr  Website:...

Our first ever crossover episode! We have joined forces with the Southern Queeries podcast to bring you one of their episodes. They are a podcast dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories in the South and are phenomenal! We are so excited to be sharing this episode with you! In this episode they talk to Eveleena a.k.a Ivy Les Vixens, mental health advocate, YouTuber, and founder of the Florida burlesque company Les Vixens about the value of femininity in the queer community and how burlesque can be a safe...

For our first episode of 2021 we bring you Nashville's finest audio engineer Mikayla Elias! Mikayla shares with us coming out as pansexual, how to talk to Republican relatives (if you must!) and creating your own community wherever you are! Get the behind the scenes on the person running things behind the scenes! Connect with Mikayla: FB/Insta @CrybabyAudioTN Check out her latest production: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wzRWZ79i0K6whUM40ow8y?si=9ovlzqs0QhyeKj8C_5Op1g Social Media with...

We had such a blast talking with stand-up comedian Sarah Kennedy! She tells us about squatting in a NYC apartment building, a dating app called Datch, and so much more! Sarah Kennedy has been featured on The Today Show, MTV and SiriusXM, performed in multiple comedy festivals across the country, and was also a finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity nationwide comedy contest. She’s published pieces in The Advocate, Reductress, and GO Magazine, among others, and most recently, her original...

We are so honored to have filmmaker, actress, writer, advocate and phenomenal human being Ella Lentini join us. Ella discusses queer representation in media, her coming out journey, making films in the time of COVID, and of course her cute puppy! Hosted by Amanda G. Connect with Ella: https://ellalentini.com/ Piece of Cake short film: https://theriotlife.com/film/piece-of-cake/ Ella's newest film currently on OutfestNow - Until It's Safe:...

The world lost an amazing soul when we lost Lisa Michaels and we are honored to have met her and spoken with her. Lisa was a comedian, storyteller, musician, singer, and overall amazing human being and we won't be the same without her. Please join us as we journey back to our interview with her last year during Queer Fest weekend in Memphis. To learn more about Lisa Michaels' life check out this amazing article from LocalMemphis.com:...

Join us as we speak with comic and writer Janet Quinonez. Based in LA, Janet tells us about the importance of Latinx and Bisexual representation, her coming out journey, how she stays sane during quarantine and so much more! We have new merch! Great gifts and swag for all occasions! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Social Media with us: IG/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Janet Quinonez IG @drunkalogueshow (2nd Wednesdays at The...

Destiny meets podcast! The universe kept bringing artist Joan Cox into our orbit and we knew we had to interview her! Join us as Joan shares how she found her purpose as an artist, how she goes for her dreams, and how she uses her art to bring beauty and social awareness to the world   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we talk to the amazing, fabulous Precious Ephemera about yoga, the magic of New Orleans, and so much more! Support our show! https://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart Follow us on social media Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as we talk with Madison based stand-up comedian Dina Nina Martinez! She tells us about her path to her own spirituality, moving around the country and how she stays positive all the freaking time! Stick around after the interview for one of Dina's hilarious stand-up sets! Social media with us!  Insta/FB @NearandQueerToMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Connect with Dina Nina Martinez @ dinaninamartinez.com

This episode we talk with New Orleans musician Joy Clark! Joy tells us about a recent road trip, growing up with not one but two parents who are ministers and her dream of owning a horse! Stay tuned after the interview for Joy's newest song "Here." Social media with us! Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Find more of Joy Clark @ joyclark.bandcamp.com

In this episode we talk with storyteller, musician and artist KD Burton! Join us as KD tells us about staying creative and healthy during quarantine, her love for New Orleans and her days in a college band! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a cover of Otis Redding's Sitting on the Dock of the Bay with KD, Cory Wells and Evangeline Wells! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart 

Join us as we talk to New York based stand-up comedian Veronica Garza! We nerd out about the future of comedy, staying creative, and finding acceptance in the most unexpected places! Social Media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart

Recorded during quarantine, we talk with drag, burlesque and puplesque performer Nicki Nicolai! Nicki tells us about growing up in a village (yes a village!), how to deal with bullies and their advice on how to produce a show! Social media with us! Twitter @QueerToMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueerToMyHeart Social media with Nicki! Insta @QueenNickiNicolai FB @Nicki Nicolai

In our first post-COVID recorded episode we talk with the phenomenal drag king and storyteller Nathan Lane Bryant! Nathan teaches us how to say Boise (Boy-see) as we discuss staying in a creative headspace post-COVID, the importance of community, and the coming out journey! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Find Nathan on Insta @Nathan_Lane_Bryant Visit GastonLuga.com for great deals on upscale backpacks. Use code NEARANDQUEER for 15% off your...

In our last pre-COVID19 recorded interview, we sit down with author, radio host, and musician Sally Michelle Jackson. Sally tells us about her world travels, her short stint at a breadmaking factory, and learning to live her truth! TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Facebook/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeart

50 episodes strong and counting! For our 50th episode, we bring you New Orleans drag queen Beefcake! Beefcake shares with us about being in the military, growing up a 90s kid and what drag means to them! Social media with us! Twitter @QueertoMyHeart Insta/Fb @NearandQueertoMyHeart

We talk with comedian Andrew Ferrara about overcoming personal tragedy, the responsibility of being a queer performer and where his Brooklyn accent went!  Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/FB @nearandqueertomyheart [email protected]

Welcome Ant Zelda to the podcast! She is a draguate of the New Orleans Drag Workshop and we were so honored to talk with her. She tells us about her adventures with alligators, riding out Hurricane Katrina, dating in the modern world and more! Social Media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart

We are so excited to have Tasha Riley joining us! She tells us about being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, finding herself and everything in between! Social media with us! @NearandQueertoMyHeart - Insta/Facebook @queertomyheart - Twitter Find Tasha Riley @ tashariley.com

We were so honored to have Judy Reagan on the show. She does improv, stand-up, storytelling, singing, songwriting and so much more! Join us as we discuss whether or not times have changed, her hot dog restaurant and how New Orleans changed her! Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart [email protected]

Join us as we sit down with the incredible Smokestack Lightnin'! We talk about Elvis, growing up in Seattle, finding true love and so much more! Social media with us!  Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart

Meet Dede Onassis! Drag, acting, singing, producing, she does it all! Dede joins us as we dish about Cats (both the musical and the animal), Patti Lupone, redefining bravery and so much more! Social Media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Insta/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart [email protected]

Join us as we sit down with Greg Nacozy and discuss everything from the ups and downs of life as a teacher in a problematic school setting to being a music video dancer to finding his calling as a clown! Yes, a clown!  Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Facebook/Insta @nearandqueertomyheart [email protected]

While in New Orleans for the Black Girl Giggles comedy festival, Nekia Hampton stopped by our podcast for an interview! We go deep! Nekia tells us about moving across country, starting over and her comedy roots! Hosted and produced by Amanda G. Social media with us! Twitter @queertomyheart Instagram/Facebook @nearandqueertomyheart [email protected]