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Queer Voices, a weekly show and is dedicated to broadcasting news, concerns, and events as related to Houston's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. The goal of Queer Voices is to provide up to date information on the community's concerns that is currently not available from other local media outlets.

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September 16th - Rose Morrigan is Mozart, Paul Hope's Jazzed-up Cabaret, News Wrap
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Rose Morrigan is a transgender woman who has been cast as the lead in REC ROOM ARTS' production of AMADEUS. She is shattering the culture scene wide open with her take on Mozart, and Brett Cullum is there to talk about it with her. Then Paul Hope shows up to talk about his cabaret dedicated to Cy Coleman's music. And finally, R Lee Ingalls joins Brett to look at the LGBTQIA+ news stories for this week.  

Tickets for AMADEUS:

https://www.recroomarts.org/amadeus

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September 9th - Chris Ehlinger running for HCAD and BABETTE'S FEAST writer Courtney Costello
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09/10/2026

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In this episode, author R. Lee Ingalls talks to Chris Ehlinger about his life and inspiration to run for the Harris County Appraisal District Place 2 this year. Then Courtney Costello comes on to discuss her work writing the stage version of BABETTE'S FEAST by  Isak Dinesen. Then, R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum do a NEWS WRAP segment. 


Link to Chris Ehlinger campaign: 

https://chrisehlinger.com/

Tickets for BABETTE's FEAST from Mighty Acorn Productions, running at the MATCH : 

https://matchouston.org/events/2026/babe...


September 2nd - Houston is a Queer Friendly Destination with AJ Mistretta, and Matt Hune on 10 Years of Rec Room Arts!
September 2nd - Houston is a Queer Friendly Destination with AJ Mistretta, and Matt Hune on 10 Years of Rec Room Arts! episode artwork
09/03/2026

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This week, author R. Lee Ingalls sits down with AJ Mistretta, VP of Corporate Communications at Houston First. They talk about how AJ markets Houston to the world, and includes the LGBTQIA+ community as part of its attraction. Then Brett Cullum talks to Matt Hune about the 10th anniversary season for Rec Room Arts, which kicks off with Rose Morrigan in AMADEUS in September. Brett and Lee also do a news wrap segment to round out this week. 

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August 29th - MARY's on exhibit, Mildred's Umbrella unleashes COLLECTIVE RAGE, and News Wrap
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08/27/2026

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MARY'S NATURALLY was an icon in the Houston bar world until it closed in November of 2009 after almost forty years of slinging drinks and keeping it sleazy. Loyd Powell and Robert Conn of THE HEART OF LEATHER tell Brett Cullum about an exhibit at the MATCH of the MARY'S bartops, which were covered in photos. Then Brett talks to Rhett Martinez and Cindy Wang about Jen Silverman's play COLLECTIVE RAGE, which has strong lesbian and feminist vibes. Finally, R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum do a news wrap-up session on the opening of...


August 19th - Trash Disco with KPFT's DJ AC
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08/20/2026

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This week, it's a DISCO TAKEOVER with DJ AC. You can catch his shows on KPFT from 3 am to 5 am on Saturdays, but we wanted to move him to prime time. It's an hour of disco inferno for the hot August night!  And follow DJ AC with his TRASH DISCO shows around Houston. You can find him on the socials as Alfonso Alex Charry. 

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August 12th - The Dianas talk History and bring in the COWGAYS!
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08/13/2026

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In this episode, R. Lee Ingalls sits down with Tanner Williams to discuss the Diana Foundation's history and future. The Dianas are the oldest LGBTQIA+ social and philanthropic group in the United States. And they are bringing the COWGAYS into Houston on November 8th, so we are talking to that country supergroup of queer joy to round it all out. 

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August 5 - Sister from Stages, Mean Girls from Queensbury, and Xanadu from the Garden
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08/06/2026

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Are you ready for some stages in the Summer? First up, Brett Cullum talks with Denise Fennell Pasqualone about becoming a habit as Sister at Stages, now in her 19th year! Then he talks to Marco Comacho about being impossibly gay and incredibly tall in MEAN GIRLS. Finally, Kristen Herink and Miles Estes share their insights into bringing XANADU to life. 

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July 29th - MEAN GIRLS, Elderly Financial Scams, and XANADU! - Episode
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07/30/2026

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It's a mean girl roller disco for old folks on Queer Voices this week! Brett Cullum talks to Kathryn Jacobson about playing Regina George at Queensbury Theatre starting up in August. R. Lee Ingalls talks to financial expert Tim Stokes about fraudsters targeting the elderly, and what we can do to protect them. And finally, Logan Vaden talks to Brett about resurrecting XANADU just in time for the Pride Parade! 

MEAN GIRLS: 

https://www.queensburytheatre.org/meangirls

XANADU:  

https://matchouston.org/events/2026/xanadu

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July 22nd - Wellness Bar, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, Queer Authors, and A NICE INDIAN BOY!
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07/23/2026

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First up, we have executive producer Bryan Hlavinka talking to Breanna Foster Director of Clinic Operations at Legacy Community Health from LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH and their event at their WELLNESS BAR on Westheimer. Next stop, Brett Cullum talks with Klara Zieglerova about her design work for the ALLEY’s latest production, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN. Then it's to the stacks! We talk with author R. Lee Ingalls and poet Stalina Villarreal about their appearances at the Houston LGBTQ+ Independent Author Fair at the Montrose Center on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. An...


July 15th - Pride Banners For Montrose with Jack Valinski, Book fair with John Merullo, and A NICE INDIAN BOY's cast!
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07/16/2026

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This week, Brett Cullum takes on three topics - pride banners, a book fair, and a gay romantic comedy. First up, Jack Valinski talks about bringing Pride Banners back to compensate for the removal of our rainbow crosswalk. When they go low, we go high! Literally! Then John Merullo talks about the 2nd annual LGBTQIA+ Book Fair at the Montrose Center! And finally, the cast of A NICE INDIAN BOY talks about their revival at the Houston Asia Society.  


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July 8th - Queer Means Everyone with Reverend Neil G. Thomas, LITTLE HOUSE with Lee Ingalls, and Rhys Carr from MOULIN ROUGE
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07/09/2026

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In this episode, Brett Cullum talks with Reverend Neil G. Thomas, the Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Hope of Dallas, about an editorial published in the NY TIMES slamming the word QUEER by Matthew Vines. Then author R. Lee Ingalls speaks about what it's like being related to Laura Ingalls Wilder now that Netflix is rebooting LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. And finally, Rhys Carr reveals what it is like to be non-binary and on tour with MOULIN ROUGE.  

Cathedral of Hope: 

https://www.cathedralofhope.com/


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July 1st - Chosen Family, Real Family with Gary Wood and STAGES Cabaret Star Holland Vavra
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07/02/2026

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Gary Wood and Lee Ingalls explore the connection between the queer community, friends, and career. Gary has been a Pride Grand Marshal, helped found the Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, and is President of the Board of the Montrose Center. Then Brett Cullum talks to Holland Vavra about her upcoming cabaret show at Stages, starting July 9th and running through July 26th. 


Holland Vavra tickets: 

https://stageshouston.com/event/a-cabaret/

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June 24th - Pride Anthems
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06/25/2026

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Queer Voices finishes up PRIDE MONTH with an all-music edition of songs for you. We've got Madonna, Orville Peck, Rod Stewart, a tribute to Cher from Adam Lambert, and a whole lot more. Happy Pride 2026! 

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ and
https://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/


June 17th - PRIDE with the Queer Voices, Jack Vallinski, and SPAMILTON with Derek Charles Livingston!
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06/18/2026

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We continue celebrating PRIDE by bringing together the QUEER VOICES - Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, Jacob Newsone, and Brett Cullum. We talk about what it all means to us. Then, Jack Vallinski looks back at his time with PRIDE HOUSTON. Finally, Derek Charles Livingston is proud of SPAMILTON at Stages Houston, which has been extended through July 5th. 

STAGES - SPAMILTON 

https://stageshouston.com/event/spamilton-an-american-parody/


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June 10th - THE COWGAYS take over country music, Pride Grand Marshal D’Trique Fitzgerald, and Zoie Tannous of CLUE!
June 10th - THE COWGAYS take over country music, Pride Grand Marshal D’Trique Fitzgerald, and Zoie Tannous of CLUE! episode artwork
06/11/2026

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THE COWGAYS are a viral sensation this Pride season! They are a country trio comprised of music artists Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac, and they take on '90s Country and bend it to a queer-friendly format. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum get to interview them! Then, Trendsetter Grand Marshal 2025 Hayden Cohen talks to the Trendsetter Grand Marshal 2026 D’Trique Fitzgerald! Finally, Brett Cullum talks to CLUE star Zoie Tannous about coming to the Hobby Center and hitting up Jollibee! 

THE COWGAYS:  

https://www.thecowgays.com/


June 3rd - Pride Grand Marshals Ashley Barnes and Brad Pritchett, Cabaret star Tamara Siler
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06/04/2026

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!  First up, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Ashley Barnes, who is the 2026 PRIDE HOUSTON 365 Female-Identifying Grand Marshal. Then Brett Cullum gets to chat up Tamara Siler about her cabaret show at Main Street Theater called SINNERS AND SAINTS. Finally, Bryan Hlavinka talks with Brad Pritchett, who is a 2026 PRIDE HOUSTON 365 Distinguished Grand Marshal. 

Tickets to Tamara Siler's show (runs through June 13th):

https://mainstreettheater.com/tamara-siler-sinners-and-saints/


Website for EQUALITY TEXAS:  

https://equalitytexas.org/

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May 27th - Pride Grand Marshal Mandy Giles, Singer Labraska Washington, and actor Dylan Godwin
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05/28/2026

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First up on this QUEER VOICES, contributor Ethan Michelle Ganz interviews the Pride 365 Grand Marshal for 2026, representing the ALLIES. Mandy Giles: She is the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, whose advocacy equips families with tools to support and affirm their transgender children.

Then Brett Cullum dives into some Theater Voices. First up, Labraska Washington, who is currently at the HOBBY CENTER playing one of the DRIFTERS in Theatre Under the Stars' BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. They are having an OUT AT TUTS performance on Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 pm.  Finally, B...


May 20th - Judy Reeves on Pride and Radio, Tim Stokes on Real-World Money
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05/21/2026

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In this episode, past grand marshal and producer Deborah Moncrief Bell interviews 2026 Disgtinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 2026 Judy Reeves. Judy has been a radio personality on KPFT, a community historian, a theater director, and an activist and friend of QUEER VOICES. Then author R. Lee Ingalls interviews financial expert Tim Stokes on the differences between online and brick-and-mortar banks. 

Don't forget, if you want to help keep us on the air over at KPFT, consider donating to the station at this link:  

https://kpft.org/support-kpft/

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May 13th - Dr. Roy Rivera Pride And Physical Therapy, the top Five LGTGIA+ Films, and MAGA Parody Musical
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05/14/2026

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In this episode, we start off with PRIDE 365's Male-Identifying Grand Marshal for 2026, Dr. Roy Rivera. Dr. Roy talks about his career and his journey to fighting for LGBTQIA+ patient treatments. Then Brett Cullum and author R. Lee Ingalls discuss the top five highest-grossing LGBTQIA+ films.  We close out with Jack Wagner, who has written a parody musical about Trump and the MAGA Movement. 

More information about PRIDE Houston can be found here:  

https://pridehouston.org/

Dr. Roy's Elation Therapy can be found here:  

https://elat...


May 6 - Classic Disney Cabaret, Jack Berger, Joe Panzarella, and ROCKY HORROR
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05/07/2026

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Brett Cullum starts this episode talking to Paul Hope about his CLASSIC DISNEY CABARET running Mondays in May at Ovations. Then Bryan Hlavinka talks with Jack Berger about becoming a Distinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 365. Matthew Williams talks to Joe Panzarella about running for City Council. And finally, Bryan talks to The Royal Mystic Order of CHAOS about doing ROCKY HORROR at the River Oaks Movie Theatre. 


Paul Hope Cabaret:  

https://www.paulhopecabarets.org/

Joe Panzarella Campaign:  

https://www.joeforhouston.com/

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April 29th - "From The Vault" with Molly Cook, Mike and Kyle of GAY-ISH, and the Texas Bathroom Bill
04/30/2026

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This is a "best of" episode of QUEER VOICES, including three of our most popular segments. First up, Bryan Hlavinka interviewed Molly Cook back when she was running for Texas Senate. Brett Cullum spoke with Mike and Kyle from the podcast GAY-ISH about the word QUEER. And finally, Ethan Michelle Ganz spoke with an ex-teacher about the Texas Bathroom Bill and its impact on his career.  And just for fun, Madonna and K.D. Lang sings us off. 

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APRIL 22nd - Houston Area LOVE Survey with Avery Belyeu & Tammi Wallace, Pride 365 with Kerry-Ann Morrison, and THE DESIGNATED MOURNER
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04/23/2026

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This episode kicks off with Avery Belyeu (CEO of THE MONTROSE CENTER) and Tammi Wallace (CEO of the  Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce) about the Kinder Institute's LOVE Survey of the Houston LGBTQIA+ community. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell talks Pride with PRIDE 365's President Kerry-Ann Morrison. Finally, Brett talks with Jason Nodler and Greg Dean of THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE about their latest production, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER. 

Link to the Chamber website: 

https://www.houstonlgbtchamber.com/

Link to the Montrose Center:  

https://montrosecenter.org/

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April 15th - Trans Voices and Transgender Wellness Fair, Ellis C. Dawson III from SPAMALOT, and Kendrick Brown from FENCES
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04/16/2026

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We start this episode with the gentlemen and gentlethem from TRANS VOICES discussing their non-profit and the upcoming Transgender Sexual and Wellness Fair at the Montrose Center on April 19th. Elih, Rene, Robin, and Theo address their community's concerns. Then Brett talks with Ellis C. Dawson III about his part in SPAMALOT, brought to Houston by Theatre Under the Stars. And finally, Brett talks to Kendrick Brown about his role in FENCES, which is opening up at the Alley. 

Links: 

Trans Voices 

https://www...


April 8 - Derek Charles Livingston of STAGES, Jack Wagner's MAGA MUSICAL parody, and Logan Vaden turns 35 onstage!
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04/09/2026

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On this episode, QUEER VOICES dives into the theater. We have Derek Charles Livingston, who is the artistic director of STAGES HOUSTON. He breaks down his coming season. Jack Wagner tells us about a TRUMP musical called STABLE GENIUS that is premiering right here in Houston. Finally, Logan Vaden turns 35 for his special production of COMPANY from THE GARDEN THEATRE.

Stages Houston - https://stageshouston.com/


STABLE GENIUS - https://matchouston.org/events/2026/stable-genius


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April 1st - Drag Race contestant Sapphira Cristál, Digital Money, and Cartreze Tucker goes BACK TO THE FUTURE!
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04/02/2026

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Brett Cullum talks to RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 16's Runner-up Sapphira Cristál about his/her/their appearance at the PUNCHLINE Comedy Club on April 17th at 9:30 pm. Surprisingly, Sapphira was raised here in Houston, and we talk to him/her/them about doing things like going to church with Beyoncé and Frenchie's chicken.  Then R. Lee Ingalls talks with banking professional Tim Stokes about electronic payment apps such as Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo.  Finally, Brett has an interview with Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE, which is at the Hobby Center thro...


March 25 - Queer Family Therapy, Zack Varela of LEOPOLDSTADT, and News Wrap
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03/26/2026

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This episode starts with a fascinating conversation Jacob Newsome has with family therapist August Tousignant-Stanton. They promote a queer-adjusted systemic lens model for their therapy sessions. Then Brett Cullum talks with actor Zack Varela. They are non-binary and in the family epic LEOPOLDSTADT, which is being presented by Main Street Theater. Finally, Lee Ingalls joins Brett to talk about some queer slanted news stories. 

Tickets for Leopoldstadt:  

https://mainstreettheater.com/leopoldstadt/


POWER OF THE NARRATIVE from Jacob Newsome:  

https://creators.spotify.com/pod...


March 18th - Show Your Pride, Keith Porter, and the Drag Ban with Violet S'Arbleu!
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03/19/2026

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This week, we dive into a campaign now in its fourth year. SHOW YOUR PRIDE is a portrait project and collaboration with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with creative partner Chandrayee Soneja, with Soneja Creative. Tammi Wallace and Chandrayee are interviewed by Brett Cullum. Then Jacob Newsome interviews Keith Porter, Jr.'s father. His son was killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve. Finally, Brett Cullum speaks with Houston Drag ICON, Violet S'Arbleu, about the Drag Ban, which goes into effect on March 18th. 

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March 11th - Out at the Rodeo, Alejo Vietti of the Alley, author Patricia Grayhall, and the Dianas
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03/12/2026

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In this episode, Bryan Hlavinka interviews Eric Hulsey about OUT AT THE RODEO, which is happening on March 21st this year. Brett Cullum talks to Alejo Vietti, who costumed THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, now running at the Alley through the 29th. Deborah Moncrief Bell talks to Patricia Grayhall about her latest thriller called FRAMED. Finally, Bryan Hlavinka sits down with the President of the Dianas, Tanner Williams, to discuss the 73rd annual Diana Awards held on March 21st. 


Links:  

OUT AT THE RODEO 

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March 4th - Catastrophic Theatre's KATY PERRY, Bathroom Bill, and THE GREAT GATSBY
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03/05/2026

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We start off talking with Joe Folladori and Tamarie Cooper of THE CATSTROPHIC THEATRE as they are in the middle of premiering Joe's hit show KATY PERRY CANDY DARLING MARY MAGDELANE. Then, Ethan Michelle Ganz talks with a transgender man who left his teaching job because of the Texas Bathroom Bill. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Edward Staudenmayer about his marriage and touring with THE GREAT GATSBY. 

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February 25th - Davis Mendoza Darusman interviews Grant Martin on how he turned Houston BLUE!
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02/25/2026

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This is an interview you will ONLY find on our podcast. This interview did not air on KPFT. It includes some coarse language and features Davis Mendoza Darusman talking with Grant Martin about Houston politics and the campaigns he masterminded. 

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ and
https://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/


February 18 - Politics with Brandon Mack, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, and author Jacob Anthony Rose
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02/19/2026

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We start off with an interview with the new President of the Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus, Brandon Mack.  Then Bryan Hlavinka talks to two candidates that are both running for Houston City Council District C - Nick Hellyar and Patrick Oathout. Both candidates are queer voices! And finally, we discuss Jacob Anthony Rose's memoir Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice. 

Nick Hellyar site: 

https://nickforhouston.com/

Patrick Oathout site: 

https://patrickforhouston.com/

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February 11 - Jack Berger On Building Community Power, Tribute to Carl Han and Kennedy Loftin
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02/12/2026

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In this episode, author R. Lee Ingalls speaks in depth with Jack Berger about his life and legacy as a community leader. Jack has just been named Institutional Giving Officer at the Montrose Center. Lee talks to him about coming out, his career in sports, and how he affects change in any organization he enters. Then the whole QUEER VOICES team assembles to honor Carl Han and Kenney Loftin, two men we recently lost at the end of January. We also reveal the candidates for Grand Marshals of PRIDE HOUSTON 2026's parade. 


February 4th - REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, LOVERLY, and Raquel Willis
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02/05/2026

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In this hour, we talk theater with two of Houston’s movers and shakers. Brenda Palestina is currently starring in the Alley’s production of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, which runs through February 15th. The show is a mix of politics about women and immigrants that is more timely than ever. Then Brett speaks with Paul Hope about his cabaret show  Loverly- The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe (and Lane), which will be performed on Monday, February 9, 16th, and 23rd, at 7:30 pm at Ovations Night Club in Rice Village. Paul is a walking encyc...


January 28th - Jim Kovach and Annise Parker about running for Judge Positions
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01/29/2026

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This QUEER VOICES will focus on the political as we get personal with two candidates running for judicial office. First up, Bryan Hlavinks talks with Jim Kovach, who is campaigning for re-election to Harris County Civil Court at Law #2. Then, a political candidate himself, Davis Medoza Darusman (running for JP Precinct 5, Place 2), talks with "lesbian activist" and former mayor Annise Parker. She is running for Harris County Judge. 

Links to campaigns:  

https://www.anniseparker.com/

https://kovachforjudge.com/

https://www.davisforjustice.com/


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January 21st - Davis Mendoza Darusman for JP, Tim Stokes on Credit, and HEATED RIVALRY VS STRANGER THINGS
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01/22/2026

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This week's show includes three distinct segments! First up is Davis Mendoza Darusman, who is running for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5. Then we have Tim Stokes, a banking compliance consultant, and he speaks about what to watch out for now that the government no longer regulates lenders. And finally, R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum talk about how queer television is getting thanks to HEATED RIVALRY and STRANGER THINGS! We hope you are not here just for "basic Sci Fi!"   

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January 14th - Breaking The Binary In Art And Life with Clarity Welch and Andrew Roblyer
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01/15/2026

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This week, we are going non-binary! Brett drafts Clarity Welch of the Catastrophic Theatre to talk about their journey refusing to label themselves as this or that. Along the way, we discuss queer theater and pop culture figures who broke the binary. Then, non-binary director Andrew Roblyer tells us about their 12-hour directing marathon, THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. This event will take place on January 24th at Studio 101, located on Spring Street.  So let's peek behind the curtain of androgyny and agender! 

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January 7th - Astrological Predictions for a flaming 2026 and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
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01/08/2026

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Is that the air on fire, or is it just 2026? Dr. Lana Coble gives us the astrological insight into what 2026 has up its sleeve. Spoiler alert, it's pretty transformational. Things are really going to move, and some of you need to party like it's 1999. After that, Brett Cullum talks with Nimitz High School Graduate Darrel T. Joe about his homecoming to Houston with the 30th anniversary tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. It's going to be at the Hobby Center as part of the BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER series until January 18th. 


December 31st - Trash Disco Queer Music Heritage Time Travel with JD Doyle!
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12/31/2025

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Happy 2026 from all of us here at QUEER VOICES! Here is a time warp featuring our favorite historian and deejay, JD DOYLE. This show includes three mini segments from 2014 and his QUEER MUSIC HERITAGE collection. It's like your gay uncle's playlist broke loose and invaded your speakers for about an hour. 

For more about JD and Queer Music Heritage:  

https://www.queermusicheritage.com/

Enjoy! Dance! And stay gay, Pony boy!  

Link to JD's book 1981: 

https://www.amazon.com/1981-My-Gay-American-Road-Trip/dp/1943444382/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14WKEW...


December 24th - John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG and OH! MARY, discussion of BLACK CHRISTMAS
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12/23/2025

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Happy Holidays from QUEER VOICES. Brett talks to John Cameron Mitchell about his appearance here in Houston on December 28th at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB. It is brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON! Then Brett talks BLACK CHRISTMAS with Joan and Mariana from SCARY MOVIE NIGHTS. They break down the ultimate creepy Christmas flick. 

Access to this episode is early for podcast subscribers! THANK YOU for listening, and we hope to be in your speakers in 2026! 

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December 17th - Tammi Wallace of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Holiday Traditions!
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12/18/2025

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Welcome to the first of a couple of our QUEER VOICES Holiday Specials! We talk with Tammi Wallace about the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and how you can use them as a resource to find the right business to do... well... anything with! Then we have a roundtable featuring Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, and Brett Cullum discussing holiday traditions within the community. And we play a song or two to get you in the mood for the holidays! 

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1F...