Our 3rd Season Finale! A wonderful trip Chicago allowed me to meet with the cast of Things I Could Never Tell Steven playing un September 19th. https://chicagoplays.com/event/the-things-i-never-could-tell-steven/ This episode we are talking about things we never said, things we wish we were told, and the secrets we keep from ourselves. Thank you to all my guests. And everyone in Chicago that made me feel so welcome. ****Special Notes: My deepest apologies for the odd sequencing of segments. We ran into some technical difficulties but they have been fixed. As of 9/26/2021 

This incredibly diverse selection of films was chosen by an esteemed LGBTQ+ panel that reviewed hundreds of submissions. The films are hilarious and heartbreaking focusing on topics specific to queer life ranging from Zoom dating, Star Trek fandom, and modern dance. This years festival includes the featured film Boy Meets Boy directed by Daniel Sanchez Lopez. Daniel talks with us about the film, gay berlin, and Grindr. Pride Arts Summer Film Festival: https://pridearts.org/summer-film-fest-july-18-august-14/ Boy Meets Boy: https://chicagoplays.com/event/pridearts-summer-film-festival-boy-meets-boy-feature-film/

Queer Bate goes north of the boarder to Canada for this weeks guest. Khadija Mbowe hosts a scholarly YouTube channel that will have you thinking, laughing, and feeling the love. Khadija Mbowe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dijybaby Khadija Mbowe Website: https://www.khadijambowe.com/ Khadija Mbowe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadija.mbowe/

Newly named Artistic Director Jay Espano joins us to talk about COVID, slipping into new shoes, and musical theater.

Lexi McKay is an Atlanta stage manager, educator, and social justice advocate. When she’s not working, she is finding a quiet corner to curl up with her dogs and try to get her next play written. Equitable Dinner: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/equitable-dinners Leviticus F**got: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0N83NvSfk4 Michele L. Norris: Juneteenth  https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/18/hidden-lessons-juneteenth/

We sit down with out Latinix WSB Channel 2  News anchor Jorge Esteves. Goats on the roof. http://www.goats-on-the-roof.com/ Jorge Esteves wins Mirror Ball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhrCs5EYhL4 Jorge's Triumphant return to the stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyK7npk9SMU See Jorge Esteves on WSB Channel 2 News at 5, 6 & 11. wsbtv.com Follow Jorge on Twitter: @jestevestv

"Lock the doors, lower the blinds Fire up the smoke machine And put on your heels 'Cause I know exactly what we need...Let's have a kiki" Open Canvas Live Hosts Brodie @skip_2_my_jaylew and C Lane @thelaneway join Queer Bate.  Check out Open Canvas Live on Facebook and Instagram. www.multibandstudios.com

Welcome to season 3! This weeks guest is Lee Osorio (He/Him) #lgbtqiaplus #latinxartist #activist Equitable Diners: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/equitable-dinners Out of Hand Theatre: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/our-vision Atlanta Fridge: http://atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio/#mature

Playwright and Director Robert O'Hara keeps it real and we love it.

Sex educator and expert Marla Rene Stewart gives us some helpful tips just in time for Valentines Day's! Here's the quiz that folks can take: http://bit.ly/VLQuiz1   Here's the link to my current newsletter: http://bit.ly/vlEvents My eventbrite: velvetlips.eventbrite.com The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay