Gay Savvy Podcast

Episode 21 available to download ==> http://tiny.cc/gsit1  It's a Happy 21st to Gay Savvy on Episode 21, and we're rolling out the big names! [Politics]>> Dktr Burke speaks with Kristina Keneally about her positive views on marriage equality, and how she reconciles this with her Catholic faith. [Entertainment]>> The boys from Briefs are coming back to Brisbane!  Fez drops by to discuss post Edinburgh happenings. [Health]>> How open are you with your GP?  Luscious L discusses women's health. [Top 5]>> Politically incorrect political satire songs...!

Episode 20 available for download - http://tiny.cc/gsit1 [MUSIC]>>Stan Walker!!  MUSICAL PHENOMENON!! [TOP 5]>> Top 5 tragic, pop, forgotten, 'roll your eyes when you hear it', covers of the last decade or two.[POLITICS]>> Qld's fight for Civil Partnerships goes on.  Listen to what is going on this week. [MONOGAMISH]>> What are you thoughts on the idea of a negotiated, open relationship?  [TELEVISON]>> Where are our positive gay couples on the screen?

Download Episode 19 => http://tiny.cc/gsit1  [Local Music]: Jacob Diefenbach and James Lees (of Silver Sircus) come in to speak about latest endeavours, including an upcoming gig at The Zoo. [Australian Music]:  Alex Gow of Oh Mercy speaks with Spencer - they're coming to Brisbane with the "They Will have their way" tour!  [Politics]: Qld Civil Partnerships could be on their way!  We speak about it in the studio, then are joined by Grace Grace MP to discuss+ what happens next! [Story Time]: Summer of Studs - will Barry find love?  Will Barry find the lotion? [Top 5]: Soap Star / Pop Star crossovers!

Download Episode 18 => http://tiny.cc/gsit1[Entertainment]: Spencer speaks with Natalie Bassingthwaite about life, love and her impact in the queer community. [Politics]: Rory Killen, Ashgrove candidate for the Australian Sex Party, drops by again speak about the unequal age of consent laws in Queensland.  [G'etiquette]: What's acceptable behaviour in gay courting? [Story Time]: NEW SEGMENT... Billy and Barry's summer of lurve in 1960's Los Angeles. [Top 5]: Forgotten female rock/pop acts of the 1990's/2000's. 

>>[Politics] - Rory Killen, Ashgrove candidate for the Australian Sex Party, drops by to speak about the travesty of "Non Violent Homosexual Advance Defence">>[Entertainment] - Jonathan Duffy, the Doctor's Wife, calls us to speak about life post Brisbane premier.>>[Music] - Spencer speaks with Grouplove, fabulous band from Los Angeles.>>[90 day challenge] - Spencer's completed 90 days without grindr... did he survive?>>[Story Time] - NEW SEGMENT... you'll have to stick around for this one :-)>>[Top 5] - Forgotten male rock / pop acts of the 1990's!

INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN DAY CELEBRATIONS @ The Wickham!>>[Entertainment] DJ Franie Taylor (Sacha Taylor) - Show Your Bones>>[Royalty] KK and Davina from Dykes on Mikes>>[Community] Sally from the Lesbian Health Action Group (LHAG)>>[Top 5] Lesbian Icons (...or, Dykons!)>>[Hosts] Luscious L, KC & Andy Pandy

>>[Politics] We talk to Carl Katter about taking the queer community by storm!>>[Festivals] Spencer's back from Parklife - what did he get up to?>>[Music] Genevieve Chadwick drops by to speak of her music, and appearance at International Lesbian Day!>>[Top 5] Campest Duets... who will win?>>[Community] Jess & Jay from Equal Love... fundraising screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!TUNE IN KIDS!

Spencer speaks with Zoe Badwi, queer favourite and Fluffy regular!  Tessa from The Androgony drops by to speak about the band and their performance at International Lesbian Day.  Some youTube sensations are spoken of, both the positive (Steven Phillips, gay US solidier who video'd his coming out to his father), and sad (Jamie Rodameyer, 14 year old who took his own life after posting an "It Gets Better" video).  Tasmania leads the way with marriage equality, top five, usual banter... tune in!

On this weeks show Gay Savvy continues on the topic of mental health by talking to one of the most influential people among the lgbtqi community; psychologist Paul Martin - covering triggers, symptoms and support for mental health, particularly in the queer community. We also get the goss with his recent meeting with Prime Minister Julia Gillard on same sex marriage along with Rodney Croome, Shelley Argent and Alex Greenwich (to name a few).  Fluffy diva Alexei Page along with Mark Troon also stop by to discuss 'Hello Sailor.'  Plus many many many more funsies and plenty of new music, do tune in to join Dktr Burke, Luscious L and Spencer.

The dozen has been hit and the original cast are back - Spencer, Luscious L & Dktr Burke!  We touch on some light and shade.  Spencer chats with the very talented ladies from Stonefield and shares with us his experiences being behind the scenes on the upcoming short film, the Silver Stiletto.  We discuss mental health in the context of the glbtiq community, what programs are out there, and what are our experiences, the first in a series of segments on the issue.  What are your vices?  Why do you have them?  Want to give 'em up?  Join us on the three month challenges.  Top 5, what's coming up, make sure you tune in this week!

We've now enough episodes to field a cricket team!  Ashley from Healthy Communities gives us a run down on trans matters, and the support which HC provides.  Dust off those spedos for our discussion with Laurie from Aqualicious, Brisbane's premier queer masters swim club.  Following this, the panel discuss our high school sporting "glory days" (or lack thereof).  Ashley from Healthy Communities joins us to talk about trans issues, and the support which Healthy Communities and other organisations provide.  Top 5, Gay in China, Spencer speaks with Liam Finn (pretty sure he nearly creamed his jeans here...!) what more could you want?!  (Special guest hosts... KK and Andy Pandy).

Its happenning people its happenning! Episode 10 is here. Dktr Burke, Andy Pandy and KC take over the airwaves.  Roxy Burt tells us about the latest Show Your Bones / Pistol Whipped event this Saturday (be there!), Chris Kam speaks to us about the genius that is Friends And Benefits (check this out kids!), Sally from Open Doors drops by, Top 5, convoy, music, banter... tune in, it will change your life!

Episode 9 delivers you another 'Burke'less edition (sigh) but never fear we have the witty, young, funky Emskies from Unlikely Superheroes stepping up to the plate along with Spencer and Lucious L discussing her band Unlikely Superheroes and other fun projects. We also talk to new Kiwi sensation Kimbra! Leather Pride too commenced last Sunday that Bootco stops by to discuss all. We also discuss 'This Is Oz' campaign as well as our New Zealand themed top 5. Plus several other funsies including a phone call with Dktr Burke.

Gay Savvy broadcasts live from the Brisbane Rally for Marriage Equality held by Equal Love. We speak to Emma Dean who is a local Brissie diva in the muso scene as well as playing the lead in Caberet as Sally Bowles, we also speak to activist as well as posterboy from the infamous Rip and Roll Adshell bus shelter ad; Michael O'Brien. We also talk about Penny Wong's latest news with fellow Gay Savvy friends live at the rally. We also give the listeners a feel on what it is like to be amongst the rally pride in Brisbane. Plus great tunes. Treat yourself already people!

It's Episode 7, and Gay Savvy is amongst Radiothon for 4ZzZfm. It's time to subscribe y'all. The theme this year is 'Streets of our Town' so Gay Savvy brings to you the Queer Streets of Our Town talking to queer friendly artists among the community who (ironically) play on the streets of our town. We speak to Stephen Carmichael, Jules Woo and Chad St James to name a few.We are also amongst the equal love rally for gay marriage equality. We speak to Kat the ringleader of equal love and inform all about what to do and whats expected and what ahead. See you at the rally this Saturday 13 August please!!!Plus great local music and other great savvy tunes.

In Episode 6, the Splendour in the Grass Special, Spencer reports in from Woodforde, and speaks with Foster the People. We are joined in the studio by Craig Rossiter, Luke Mayze and Guy Edmond (best known as portraying Timothy Conigrave in Holding the Man on stage) who are the writer, director and star of the upcoming short film "The Silver Stiletto" about a vigilante drag-queen superhero.  Luscious & Burke discuss the detailed science behind what makes an epic Power Balad in this week's Top 5.  And support those who support Savvy... radiothon is here, pledge to zed digital!  Laughs and music a plenty... don't forget to tune in!

This week The Doctor’s Wife himself joins Spencer, Luscious L and Dktr Burke to discuss the upcoming fundraising screening with GLWA, with Gay Savvy having two double passes to give away!  We also speak with Joseph from the Heart of Gold Project in Melbourne, a support network and safe space for teenagers coming out, a great example of inspirational youth.  Tom and Anthea, creative team behind the current production of Speaking in Tongues at Metro Arts drop by to talk about this excellent show, we discuss being "out" at work, and Luscious and KC engaged in some lesbian chat, including upcoming events at Scarlett. Throw in Top 5, and you've got two hours you will not want to miss!

Four, not only is it a motzkin number,  also the number of this Episode!  We read from the "Gospel of Gaga",  self-acceptance and belief from the doyan of pop culture.  Andrew from GLWA then joins us to talk about GLWA's services, upcoming events, before the panel discuss their own journey's of self-discovery and coming out.  We then get a little lighter, with Luscious L chatting with Martin Crewes, star of Dr Zhivago, delving into our weekly Top 5, before Spencer rounding out the show interviewing emerging pop sensation James Varnish.  Listen up...!

They say third time's a charm!  With Luscious L off galavanting overseas, Spencer and Dktr Burke are joined by KC.  She brings with her an interesting perspective on adoption, surrogacy, and the logistical and legal minefield that is gay parenting.  Given HIV infection rates are on the increase in Qld, we speak with Michael from Qld Positive People what are the misconceptions and the "need to knows" for the youth today?  Spencer chats with Fatty Gets a Stylist, Kate Miller-Heidke's latest venture, and Daniel from QAHC joins us.  The panel discuss those "tearjerker" movies, books, stories, which stay with you (Holding the Man!!).  Jumbled in with your usual mix of chat, music, entertainment and brilliance, it's two hours of your life you cannot miss!

They said we'd be a one hit wonder, but here we are for Episode 2!  We delve into Marriage Equality, noting the developments in New York and at home in Aus.  For those of you wanting those teenage years again, we speak with Roxy burt (aka DJ Jane Doe) about Gay Prom at the Basement in Fortitude Valley on Saturday 9 July 2011.  Spencer speaks with Art vs. Science (!!), we celebrate Fluffy's 10th Birthday (including a chat with headlining act Deni Hines), delve into gay "social networking" sites (grindr, manhunt, gaydar etc.) before rounding out with our weekly Top 5...!  How do we fit this into two hours?  You'll just have to tune in to see!Link ==>  http://ia600500.us.archive.org/28/items/Episode1-GaySavvy/02Episode2-GaySavvy.mp3