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We‘re powered by MyLesbianRadio.com -featuring The Rainbow Remix, an all new Podcast and Zoom show with hosts Denise Warner in London and singer JD Danner in South Florida. Plenty of good LGBTQ chat with entertaining guests and topics.
The Rainbow Remix-Ep.197- Learning From the Past- Ronnie & Charlie
JD and Denise welcome South Florida lesbian legends Ronnie Dunayer and Charlie Dilks to the show. An inspiring discussion about life from the 1950's to present time, complete with all the challenges they encountered from being out, what lesbian bars were like, the harassment and the workplace discrimination they overcame. We talk about how far we've come as a community, how important activism is and what inspires their passion for philanthropy also touching on the new show spotlighting Charlie's life at Delray Beach's Art Garage. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:19:2418/11/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 196- Election Recovery Discussion
JD and Denise talk about the effects from being so blindsided by the U.S. election results last week and how they've been feeling since, as well as what they are seeing from our LGBTQIA community on social media. They've gathered resources, phone lines and websites out there to help with mental health, fears and depression. Get a pen handy if you think you may need some help and remember that you are not alone. To watch this talk on our Youtube channel, click this link.
01:10:1111/11/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 195- Miami's (Top) Chef Josie is Looking Ahead!
Denise and JD have a long overdue chat with Top Chef Season 2's Chef Josie Malave of Miami and discuss some rough changes she's going through, from a break up and closing her infamous "Bubbles & Pearls" restaurant the day before we talked. Josie, ever optimistic, has big plans for the future as she heads overseas for an exciting, new adventure, unlike anything she's done before! Watch the show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
58:2504/11/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 194 -Aria Velz with Halloween films for You & Your Boo
JD and Denise welcome back Aria Velz (the 'Critical Lesbian' on the socials) who brings us some Halloween film picks for you and your Boo. Some are pretty obscure and others are fan favorites. As always, we barely heard of any of them. Thanks to Aria for keeping us in the loop, as always! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click the link here: https://youtu.be/g90DT7hz1EI
47:4728/10/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 193- Sonia Leigh is Stompin' The Country Music Scene
JD and Denise talk with Nashville indie singer and songwriter Sonia Leigh about the hot country music scene, being your authentic self, touring, working with The Zac Brown band and more. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:04:5521/10/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 192- Best of Our TV Actresses
While Florida recovers from back-to-back Hurricanes, Denise and JD put together a great compilation of part of our chats with Celeste Pechous, from "Work In Progress", Michelle Bonilla who's started on "ER" playing one of the first recurring lesbians on network TV and most recently in "911 Lone Star", and the new show "High Potential" -then of course, Michelle Clunie from the long running, ground-breaking "Queer As Folk". These ladies all have been proud to represent new, different, accurate LGBTQIA parts and we loved chatting with them. To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:12:1314/10/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep 191- Ian Hawkins Wants To Be At Your Next Work Function
JD and Denise talked with public speaking coach, presenter, writer, comedian and key note speaker Ian Hawkins, from the U.K. He tells us about his early days writing comedy for the BBC, then doing stand up, and how those skills have helped him become a welcomed figure at business conferences, work shops and company functions as a host, speaker, moderator and the guy that keeps things moving along. He also tells us a funny story about the late Queen Elizabeth. To watch this conversation on our Youtube Channel, click this link.
55:1402/10/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 190- The Best Of...Trans Stories - Julia Scotti, Kiowa
We've complied some of the best parts of our talks with two fabulous trans guests: comedian Julia Scotti, who transitioned late in life and went to do an Amazon documentary about it. Then we chatted with Kiowa, out musician who tells us about his childhood on the streets and what led him to his transition. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:08:0522/09/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 189- The Golden Girls-Touring Stage Show!
JD, flies solo this week, talking with the drag actors Adam Kelly and Vince Graber from the "Golden Girls Live" touring stage production that's been going on in South Florida this week after attending the show with her niece. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
50:3115/09/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 188- Shining on Spotlight on Biscuit for Bisexuality
JD and Denise welcome Libby from the bisexual advocacy group "This Is Biscuit", a group providing resources, events, to promote bisexual awareness. Given the fact that bisexuals seem to get lost, overlooked or even dismissed within our LGBTQ community, this group is expressly aimed at giving them the spotlight, tools, history, resources, education and facts to thrive in our shared community. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
54:5009/09/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 187- Big Gay Overalls is a new Podcast for the 50+ Lesbians
JD and Denise talk with Lisa Kirkman in Australia, who has started a new podcast called "Big Gay Overalls" -talking about coming out late in life and adjusting to the new normal that comes with it. We Have some laughs and swap stories about our own paths and what's led us to podcasting about it. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:38:2802/09/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 186- Best Of - Summer Series- Awesome Authors
Here are some moments from our chats with the awesome authors we've had on The Rainbow Remix- from young Anthony Nerada in Canada putting a gay twist on Avril Levine's Skater Boy narrative, to Dharma Kelleher, out trans woman writing badass women led detective series, to mid-westerner Shannon Ronan, who collected brave, soulful stories from people across the country and their coming out stories. Lastly, we welcome back Clare Lydon, who not only writes successful lesbian fiction series with London backdrops, but also hosts podcasts with other lesbian authors. Watch the show on our YouTube Channel and subscribe by clicking this link.
01:08:4929/08/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 185- The Best of Our TV Guests!
With JD and Denise on their Summer Break, we've clipped some of our best moments together with Scott Lowell and Sharon Gless ("Queer As Folk") and Laura Leigh and Lisa from TLC's reality show "S' Mothered" for some laughs and gossip! Watch it on our YouTube Channel, also, like, comment and subscribe with this link.
01:17:1819/08/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 184 - The Best of ...Our Musician Guests
While Denise and JD are their Summer break, we've put together a compilation of Best Of bits with some of our favourite chats with the talented ladies of music. Katie Marie, a Brit living in Texas who plays in Sophie B Hawkin's band, Scottish icon Horse McDonald, Tret Fure a popular singer in lesbian music lover's circles, and the legendary Melissa Ferrick. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:17:3512/08/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 183 - Admit it, You Need Some Laughs
JD and Denise are on their Summer Holidays so they've mixed a show with some of their best bits from the most talented, funny LGBTQIA comedians around the globe and trust us, its just what you need right about now with all that's going on everywhere. Watch it on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. Also, like and subscribe so you never miss a show.
46:5205/08/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 182- We Highlight Some of the Best and Brightest
JD and Denise are spotlighting some of the best, funniest, brightest, most informative shows over the last few years and talk about the guests and their impact on our LGBTQIA community. They also give you the episode numbers for easy re-watching and listening as well as talking a little about the behind the scenes way they function as a team in getting the Rainbow Remix show up each week. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:20:2529/07/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 181- The ladies of "Fishy" the Lesbian Short Film
Denise and JD talk with writer, director Nicole de Menses and actor, comic Jackie Monahan about their short film "Fishy", the story of lonely marine biologist who falls for a mermaid. They discuss what it takes to make a short film, how the idea evolved, and a bunch of other things including the script and the cast. It's screening right now, online with The Gilbert Baker Film Fest until August. Watch the chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
57:0521/07/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 180- The Q Review Has Got Queer Music For You
Denise and JD welcome Kenney Fitzpatrick from Halifax, Canada, a queer radio show and podcast host who curates music from queer artists from around the globe. Kenney's passion for getting these queer artists heard is insatiable, giving them a platform on both the community radio station he works at and his Q Review podcast that's available from a number of places and affiliates. To watch the conversation on our YouTube channel, click this link.
01:24:3515/07/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 179 -Lez Go Travel is taking you all over the globe!
Denise and JD welcome back filmmaker Christin Baker and her fiancé Stacey who started Lez Go Travel last year, traveling all over the globe to highlight lesbian owned and operated businesses, venues, events and hot spots for women. Talking with owners and locals, they dig into the need for these spaces and how they came about. Following them on Instagram is the only the beginning, now they are airing longer, more in-depth episodes on TelloFilms dot com. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
52:2007/07/2024
The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 178- The Lovely Ladies of our Pride 2024 series
It's a Best Of moment, with a few of our favourite lady guests: Jill Bennett discussing FairPlay Films, her micro budget production company that could change the Hollywood eco system, and re-shape filmmaking for queer indie industry people. Kelly Perez launched a cool initiative selling koala graphics at Queer Koalas that act like a membership for awesome perks as the money goes to build new queer spaces starting in LA. Last by no means least, we have an in-depth important discussion with Suzi Fox of The Rainbow Stores in the UK to bring our attention to what's at stake in this month's UK election. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:10:4802/07/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 177- Suzi Foxx on The VERY Important Upcoming UK Election
Denise and JD meet up with Suzi Foxx, owner of The Rainbow Stores and very active trans awareness & rights advocate. With the upcoming UK election happening on July 4, she explains what's at stake, reading from the Tories manifesto, she points out that LGBTQ rights, trans healthcare, many programs and services could be taken away among some other important issues like conversion therapy not being addressed. Suzi also explains tactical voting, and shares nine very important questions to have handy when those campaigners and MP's come knocking at your door. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link.
01:09:0024/06/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 176- Meet Kiowa Catlin: Musician, Survivor, Trans Man
We caught up with Terri "Kiowa" Catlin, a musician with story that will blow you away. Kiowa was given up for adoption, put in abusive foster homes, ran away at 14, lived on the mean streets of Flint, Michigan before finding his way to South Florida, and through it all, the love of music saved him. Self taught on an array of instruments, some lessons at Flint School of Music, Kiowa never stopped playing or believing in himself. He's done a TEDTalk, been featured on national TV, played violin for Itzhtak Perlman at the age of 11, and transitioned in a place where it was extremely unwelcomed.
His music is available on Soundcloud (click this link for it)
Watch this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
01:35:3117/06/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 175- Pride Month Flick Picks With Aria Velz!
We talk about what we're all watching including TV and movies during Pride Month 2024 and why. Aria tells us about some interesting choices and we ask if she actually watches things that her vast fan base recommend. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
50:0309/06/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 174 - We're Learning About Queer Art & Artists with Nic
Denise and JD have Birthday Boy Nic Austin on the show today who explains and introduces some of the featured queer art and artists, creators for ThePrideStore dot com. This is definitely a show to view on our YouTube Channel (click the link), because Nic shares pictures of the prints, clothing and more with us while sharing the stories behind them.
01:19:0503/06/2024
The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 173- Let's Get Lesbian Bars and Queer Spaces Back
JD and Denise speak with Kelly Perez, who's created a crowd funding project featuring Queer Koalas, little personalised NFT's that you buy from the Queer Koalas website and act as a key to unlock benefits and more- and the money raised goes directly into making lesbian/queer safe spaces around L.A. To watch this conversation and learn more, click this link for our YouTube Channel.
01:00:1927/05/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 172- Jill Bennett Has a New Way of Filmmaking
While Denise was in South Florida, she and JD caught up with actor, producer, writer Jill Bennett who was just days away from heading to Cannes Film Fest as her and her wife Lauren Neal found out that their film "Under The Influencer" was one of only five films invited to screen at the Queer Mardi Gras fest at Cannes. Jill explains why her production company FairPlay Films is an absolute game changer for micro budget, high quality queer filmmaking. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
59:0121/05/2024
The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 171 -Featuring Take Pride Barber Shop from Portland OR
While JD struggles with technology, Denise talks with KenzyLee, the owner of Take Pride Barber shop from Portland, Oregon that welcomes everyone, celebrates your queerness, specialises in trans men's hair cuts, styles, beards, shaves and facials. We talk about the importance it holds for the community and why. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
33:3712/05/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 170- Lez Go Travel with Christin and Stacey!
With JD off at the "Heart" concert, Denise welcomes Christin Baker and her wife Stacey to the show to talk about their newest project called "The Lez Go Travel Show" while they are visiting South Florida. They'll be traveling all over the world and show casing the lesbian communities in places like New Orleans, Barcelona, Florida -to name a few. They'll offer travel trips, they'll talk to the women who've created safe spaces for us, hearing their stories. The teasers will start on Instagram and the longer segments will debut on Tello Film dot com in June. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
26:0305/05/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 169- We're Talking Queer Art, Queer Film and Gossip
JD and Denise have Nic Austin with them as they talk about Nic's work, Queer Art, Queer Film and they gossip about the Queer Eye scandals of late. To watch this show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:01:1428/04/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 168- Scott Galvin from Safe Schools Florida is Here
JD and Denise welcome Scott Galvin the director of Safe Schools Florida, an initiative that started years ago to help teachers and students in the South Florida school system learn and grow with GSA's and talks about LGBTQ issues but after COVID and the the governor's latest anti-gay campaign, Scott and the company had to pivot and adjust, becoming more digital and now appealing to a more global audience. On top of all that Scott is also a councilman in North Miami- what a busy guy! To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
49:2622/04/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 167- Just Us...ragging on Madonna. Are we bad Queers?
Denise and JD discuss a bit of their week, including topics like "Old Lady New Years Eve", winter vacations, new shows we're into and JD's miserable night at the Madonna concert. Are we bad queers? To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
56:4015/04/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 166- Spring Fever Lesbian Movies with Aria Velz
Denise and JD explore some Spring Time lesbian movies with Aria Velz, who always knows what's good. We also talked about oldies but goodies, some new stuff that's out now and worth seeing as well as lesbian shorts and queer film fests. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:13:0101/04/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 165- SkirtSoFlo Magazine is in the House!
Denise and JD welcome the ladies of SkirtSoFlo Magazine, a physical and digital magazine focusing on the LGBTQ community in South Florida. The all new magazine is on its third issue, just launched in February. We discuss the need for it plus the decision to print AND have it online, as well. We also talk about the outreach and the community's involvement especially using some articles written by readers. To watch the fun conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
49:4825/03/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 164- Let's See how Nic's Oscar Picks Did!
Denise and JD have Nic Austin, our infamous Queer Cinephile from Denver back to see how he did with his Oscar predictions as they break down the winners and schmooze about the whole ceremony. Of course, we swerve around a bit but it's always good time! To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
35:1921/03/2024
The Rainbow Remix - Bonus Show- Just Us Lesbians Out Here Talkin' Stuff
Denise and JD kill an hour catching up, talking about both of their recent NYC trips, street juice- the infamous mystery liquid on the streets of NY, the sites and foods of the city and traveling with your family! Watch this laugh fest on our YouTube Channel, click the link.
01:03:0818/03/2024
The Rainbow Remix - Ep 163- Dancin' Dan Watts of "Everybody Dance" is Here!
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, so JD and Denise welcome Daniel Watt, whose documentary film "Everybody Dance" is free this month on Amazon Prime. It focuses on an all inclusive dance school with some amazing kids living with neurodiversity's whose journey to the year end recital is documented along with all they've learned through dance and a very special teacher. As Dan explains what the experience meant to him, how the idea came about and what HE himself learned, he also shares his own journey from small time dance student to NY, LA and his career at Columbia Pics as well as working with Simon Cowell. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:16:3111/03/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 162- We're Talking Awards Season with Nic Austin
Denise and JD have a discussion with Nic Austin, our queer cinephile about the 2024 Awards season, from The Emmys to The Golden Globes to the SAG Awards- trends, fashion, topics, queerness, and of course, Nic's Oscar predictions and why. Of course, we had a major gaff when Denise realised she forgot to hit record, but we came back with a vengeance and got on track! Watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking on this link.
57:2204/03/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 161- Meet Suzi Fox from The Rainbow Stores
Denise and JD welcome Suzi Fox, owner of The Rainbow Stores dot com, where your Pride is your decision. Clothing, flags, trinkets and more are so perfectly loud or so perfectly subtle, depending on your personal mood, choice and identity. We talked about the reason behind those decisions, we talked about the state of world right now, what's happening to our community and what we can do to support one another. Suzi also tells us how cutting costs, keeping shipping prices low and the quality high is a big part of their business plan. To watch the chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:01:1925/02/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 160- The Evolution of Comedian Amy Tee
Denise and JD welcome out comedian Amy Tee from the New England area, who's honest self reflection in this chat is nothing short of inspiring. After years of battling addiction and mental health problems, Amy tells us how she's turned things around by always learning, trusting therapy, doing the work, having a support system and how building her comedy routines that include these topics has helped her and other people. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:01:2919/02/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep 159- Hot Tips for Lesbian Valentine's Flicks!
JD and Denise have Aria Velz, otherwise known as The Critical Lesbian on the socials and a big lesbian media enthusiast, back on the show to give us a run down of the best lesbian rom com's and films for a low-key Valentine's Day date night with your honey. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
52:1111/02/2024
The Rainbow Remix -Ep. 158- Author Dharma Kelleher Joins Us
Denise and JD welcome the gritty crime drama writer Dharma Kelleher, who is an out, proud trans author from Arizona with some awesome butt-kicking queer woman lead characters. We discuss her writing style, process, approach and character & topic research especially pertaining to her successful "Jinx Ballou" book series. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
49:1504/02/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 157- Ever Think About Expanding Your Family?
If you've ever had an inkling about perhaps growing your family- having a child, becoming parents, this is the show for you! JD and Denise welcome Jess Bradley, who created the website MakingGaby dot com. A website with advice, explanations and resources regarding everything from adoption, surrogacy, fostering, IVF, sperm banks and more - from your first thoughts to the harder things like medical planning, rights and legalities. This all inclusive community that Jess is building covers queer, trans, gay or bi moms and dads and other modern family dynamics. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
58:1029/01/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 156- Queer YA Author Anthony Nerada is Here
Denise and JD welcome Anthony Nerada from Vancouver, B.C. who is launching his first novel, "Skater Boy", a queer YA story loosely based on the 2002 song with a twist. Anthony tells us about the moment he knew he had to write the story, his process, and we discuss finding the right publishing company. he's also got a book tour coming to coincide with the launch, which we run down as well as how to buy the book or catch his book store stops this February. To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
45:1722/01/2024
The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 155 - Dana Goldberg is Back with Us!
JD and Denise welcome back out comedian, host, actor Dana Goldberg to talk about her upcoming shows in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We dig into politics, what a blazing dumpster fire the world is, and the things that make us laugh, like "Naked Attraction" and learning dialects and accents. Even a Long Island, NY one. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
42:1614/01/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 154- Some of The Best Laughs of 2023
Denise and JD bring you some of the best laughs from the guests of 2023 in a Rewind of The Remix. Clips of Laura Leigh from TLC's "S'Mothered" plus out, trans comedian Julia Scotti, out musician Katie Marie, the hilarious lesbian comedian Kristin Key, and our favorite actress, Sharon Gless - who crashed our interview with Scott Lowell ("Queer as Folk") with some funny stories. To WATCH the show on our Youtube Channel, click this link.
43:5208/01/2024
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 153 - Catching Up With Kristin Thomas, Filmmaker
We're kicking off 2024 with Kristin Thomas-Chandler, an out lesbian indie filmmaker whose company is based in beautiful Asheville, NC and she's showcasing LGBTQ+ family friendly travel in that area- launching in January 2024, so perfect timing! You may know her from Trip Out TV where she traveled around featuring gay friendly travel destinations. We catch up with Kristin, who's now a MOM, raising with her daughter with her lovely wife, and she's taking them on the road with her for this series. To watch this super fun on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
36:1431/12/2023
The Rainbow Remix-Ep 152- We Talk Lesbian Holiday Movies with Aria Velz!
JD and Denise welcome back Aria Velz, aka: The Critical Lesbian, as she's known on TikTok and Instagram. She's complied FIVE lesbian Holiday themed rom com movies to get you through that weird week between Christmas and New Years when no one knows what day it is, you're still eating leftovers and starting to get bored after all the madness. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:07:5724/12/2023
The Rainbow Remix - Ep.151- Holidays and Our Favorite Things
Denise and JD discuss Denise's recent trip to Florida for an early Christmas with her family and that leads them into a talk about their "Favorite Things" as gifts or giving or really, kind of in general. From hair stuff, pots, pans, lip stuff, candles, mugs and JD's 'Golden Girls' tree ornaments. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:00:0717/12/2023
The Rainbow Remix -Ep. 150- Ari Alvez, The Lesbian Media Enthusiast you need!
JD and Denise introduce you to Ari Alvez, otherwise known as "The Critical Lesbian" on social media, who shares her critical thinking and reviews regarding Lesbian media, and we mean ALL lesbian media, from movies to plays, to TV characters, to web series to news! Ari curates it all in databases and shares her thoughts on TikTok and Instagram with a huge following. Ari will be a monthly regular to bring you exactly what we need to know. Watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
53:5628/11/2023
The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 149 - Heather Vickery, Transformational Success Coach
We had a great time talking with author, coach, and podcast host Heather Vickery about self empowerment, improving your mental health, mindfulness, going deep but having fun- to make the changes necessary to feel good, adopt positivity, achieve goals, and more! Lots more info in the show- and HURRY up! Heather is running some great deals right now! Get started becoming the best you! To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
01:01:2826/11/2023