Night Fever
Night Fever
WOW Podcast Network
Join James St James and co-hosts Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyond. Featured guests include Dianne Brill, Michael Musto, Peter Gatien, Lisa Edelstein, Moby, and Joey Arias among others. It's campy, it's gossipy, it's jaw-droppingly funny...definitely must-hear podcasting.
William Norwich
This week on Night Fever, James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato sit down with legendary journalist, author, and fashion insider William Norwich to talk all things New York society and gossip culture. William breaks down how he bridged the gap between uptown high society and downtown club life, recounting everything from watching a drunk Truman Capote wipe out on the dance floor to navigating high-stakes media rivalries with legend Aileen Mehle aka Suzy Knickerbocker. Packed with unfiltered stories about Blaine Trump, Anna Wintour, and more, this is an extraordinary, sharp, and hilarious look at NYC history from the ultimate insider.
Oct 7
1 hr 1 min
Sally Randall
In this episode, hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato are joined by downtown legend and nightlife icon Sally Randall. Step inside the glitter, chaos, and legendary stories of the club scene as Sally opens up about her wild adventures, the eccentric characters of the era, and what it really took to rule the night. From backstage secrets to front-row culture, hit play for an unvarnished, hilarious, and unforgettable deep dive into nightlife history.
Sep 30
1 hr 5 min
Lincoln Palsgrove IV
Step beyond the velvet ropes with hosts James St. James and Fenton Bailey as they welcome the legendary Lincoln Palsgrove IV, the suave gatekeeper who masterfully curated the doors of Manhattan’s most exclusive '80s and '90s clubs. In this episode, Lincoln reveals the secret psychology behind the clipboard, the volatile formula for mixing club kids with Wall Street elites, and how he maintained his cool amidst bribes and tantrums.
Sep 23
1 hr 10 min
Nora Burns
This week on Night Fever, hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato sit down with quintessential New York nightlife icon, writer, and comedian Nora Burns. From arriving in Manhattan in the late '70s to pioneering downtown comedy with celebrated troupes like Unitard and The Nellie Olesons, Nora has lived through the golden eras of disco, counterculture, and after-hours chaos.
Sep 16
59 min
Raja
In this episode, Drag Race legend Raja discusses her earliest experiences in the LA club scene of the '90s at places like Ripples, Peanuts, Arena, and Circus. From her teen years experimenting with Club Kid looks to running her own club and working with Tyra Banks on America's Next Top Model, we've watched her style evolve to the regal queen we know today.
Sep 9
1 hr 3 min
Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell
This week, James, Fenton, and Randy sit down with the undisputed king and queen of the underground, Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell. From the grit of the Mudd club to the glamorous theater of Jackie 60 and beyond, this iconic duo has spent four decades shaping the soundtrack and style of New York City nightlife. Tune in as they share wild, never-before-told stories from the DJ booth, the dance floor, and the creative trenches of the city's most legendary subcultures.
Sep 2
1 hr 2 min
Christina Visca
On this episode of Night Fever, hosts James St. James and Fenton Bailey sit down with legendary nightlife figure Christina Visca. Tune in as they dive deep into the campy, glamorous, and wild history of running NYC's biggest clubs in the late 80s and early 90s, her friendship and partnership with world famous DJ Junior Vasquez, Halloween '89 with Grace Jones at the Sound Factory (peep the poster in the video), and what she's doing now.
Aug 26
54 min
James St. James
Night Fever season six starts with an extra special guest who really needs no introduction - James St. James himself! James chats with WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato about his childhood, moving to New York City, and making it big!
Aug 21
53 min
Tish & Snooky
Supericonic downtown sister act Tish & Snooky recall their days as backup singers for Debbie Harry, their own band The Sick Fucks, opening the first punk boutique in America, and creating their game changing hair color product Manic Panic.
Aug 20, 2025
52 min
Screamin' Rachael Cain
The undisputed Queen of House Music, Screamin’ Rachel, talks about recording the first house music song, her early days in the Chicago warehouse scene, and her friendships with Frankie Knuckles and Marshall Jefferson.
Aug 13, 2025
54 min
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