<p>In this episode, Nick and Marc talk with the artist<a href='https://www.instagram.com/besomething.me/'> Joseph Conforti</a>.  They deeply dive into the start and evolution of his artist’s practice, activism after being diagnosed with AIDS, and how the pandemic inspired his driftwood sculptures.</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nickammaturo/'>Nick</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/marcrchristensen.co/'>Marc</a>, as well as <a href='https://www.instagram.com/127beachhill/'>The Naughty Pine</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/booksandboysnyc/'>Books and Boys</a>, and Fire Island Tea on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fireislandtea/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/fireislandtea'>Twitter</a>. Podcast edit, mix, and theme music by <a href='https://www.instagram.com/zachwachter/'>Zach Wachter</a>.</p>

Bambi Sue: Dredging Up the Past

Fire Island: The Tea, a storytelling platform and publication.&nbsp; The brainchild of the Naughty Pine and Books and Boys.&nbsp; A collection of interviews, stories, and anecdotes about the life, times, and happenings of queer Fire Island–follow along for a glimpse into the unseen and untold.&nbsp; From the boardwalks to your bedroom, the Tea is hot and ready to serve.