Charles & Martha sat down with friends of the pod and friends in real life, two-time Peabody Award-winning host of WXPN's "Kids Corner," Kathy O'Connell, and author, professor, and media arts scholar Dr. Alfred L. Martin, Jr., to discuss the holiday film "The Family Stone."

Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?

Is it a holiday classic?

Why exactly is Everett so mad?

Is Sybil really the villain of this story?

Does this movie actually make sense?

All of these questions and more are answered in this special holiday edition of Full Circle (the Podcast!)

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Charles and Martha sat down with Deborah Block, Artistic Director, and actors Arianna Gayle and Scott Greer from Theater Exile in South Philadelphia.

They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Can It Be? Omigoodness...MARTHA'S BACK!!!
• Getting Rid Of The Old To Make Room For The New
• A BIG OL' Game Of Catch Up
• ...and so much more!

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades

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We were blessed with the opportunity to sit and chat with the singular talent that is Susan Werner! We discuss music (including hers, of course,) gender, sexuality, the need for more love, fun...and more! You'll want to make sure you listen until the very end for a very special treat!

- (rebroadcast of Episode #24 Season 1 originally released 6/27/22)

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Music From This Episode: "FYA (Free Your A$S)"

"May I Suggest" (Live from Philly Folk Fest - 2010)
"Manhattan, Kansas (Live at City Winery, NYC - 2011) 

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We were so fortunate to be able to sit and chat with two-time Peabody Award-winning children's radio host Kathy O'Connell! We discuss what to say to kids in these turbulent times. What is the soundtrack to the new revolution? Has children's programming always been subversive? All that and more in this very special episode of Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal!

- (rebroadcast of Episode #20 Season 1 originally released 6/3/22)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - Full Circle Kids Playlist (with curation help from Kathy O'Connell): Apple Music
Spotify

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Uncle Devin Show/WeeNation Radio

Teaching Hard History: Learning For Justice/Teaching Hard History Magazine
Teaching Hard History Podcast

Who Was Billy Tipton?

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Charles sat down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake.

They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."

They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!

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Charles & Martha sat down with award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang.
They discussed Nico's new book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era," the importance of such a book for the LGBTQ+ community, the current political climate surrounding LGBTQ+ ,and so much more
- (rebroadcast of Episode #125 Season 3 originally released 10/7/24) 

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Martha sat down with one of her "SHEroes," Dr. Susan Stryker. They discuss Dr. Stryker's book "Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution," and many of the forces and figures that make up the fabric of our storied community.
(Rebroadcast of Episode #71 Season 2 originally released 5/4/23)

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Charles sat down with queer horror/fantasy author Ryan La Sala.

They discuss Ryan's new YA horror novel, "The Dead Of Summer." They also discuss what makes a Young Adult novel, the intersections of queerness and the horror genre, how community is the LGBTQ+ population's secret weapon...and so much more!

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Charles sat down with prolific author, media scholar, and friend of the pod, Alfred L. Martin, Jr.

They discuss Alfred's book "Fandom For Us, By Us: The Pleasures and Practices of Black Audiences."

They also talk about the components of black fandom, how the desire for representation can inform some of our choices, Charles's rabid obsession with The Golden Girls, and so much more!

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Vacation Time Is Over...Waaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
• Are We EVER Going To Listen To Hillary Clinton?!
• The Battle Of The Rainbow Crosswalks
• ...and so much more!

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Jealous" by Nick Jonas

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With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own!

In this hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode, he talks about:

• It's Charles's BIRTHDAY!
• Going through the list of those notable folks we've lost recently
• Drag Drama, and Cults, and Franchises, oh my!
• ...And More!

FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Echoes" by The Rapture

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Charles sat down with dynamic author and visual artist Juano Diaz.

They discuss Juano's gripping autobiography "Slum Boy," the idea of art as sanctuary, being an adopted child who became an adoptive parent, and so much more!

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• President Obama Says Boys Need Queer Friends
• Wait...Is Martha Norwegian?!
• Car Air Fresheners Turn You What Now?
• ...and so much more!

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Booty" by Bob The Drag Queen

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Charles & Martha's OG Anniversary
• The Proper Way To Protest With Glue
• The Hetero Awesome Fest...wasn't
• ...and so much more!

READ The PGN Article About TransFormation Collective

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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "America" by Prince & the Revolution

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Martha and Charles sat down with chart-topping singer, songwriter, and drag performer Flamy Grant.
They discuss what it's like topping the Christian music charts while performing in drag, the importance of authenticity in art, healing from religious trauma, and so much more!

FEATURED SONGS: 
"Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)"
"If You Ever Leave"

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In this "quick and dirty" Pride MINIsode, Charles & Martha discuss Martha's powerful keynote speech at Pitman Pride, which you'll get to hear in its entirety!

They also talk about:

• Nobody showed up to Baby-Man's wittle burfday parade because...
• NO KINGS!
• Why Martha embraces her new title as a "Dangerous Woman"
• ...and more!

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In this episode, Charles & Martha sat down with cast members Dito Van Reigersberg and Midge Nease to discuss Quintessence Theater Group's  adaptation of James Baldwin's 'Giovanni's Room.'

They also talk about the importance of representation in theater, emphasizing the weight of Baldwin's legacy and the ongoing struggle for self-acceptance and love.

They also touch on identity, expression, and the importance of authentic storytelling, particularly within the queer community, and the need for queer voices in creative works.

Quintessence Theatre Group's production of James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" runs until July 6th

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In this episode, Charles sat down with author, filmmaker, and drag artist Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce.

They discuss the themes of queer identity, community support, and the importance of finding one's tribe in her debut middle-grade novel, The Queen Bees of Tybee County.

They also discuss the impact of drag as a form of self-discovery, the intersections of literature, identity, and representation, the need for authentic representation in media, and much more!

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

• It's Officially Pride Season...Goddess Help Us All!
• The Emperor Looks Down And Realizes He MIGHT Be Naked
• Transphobes Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
• DIVA FIIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT!!!!
• ...and so much more!

FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Deep Down (ft. Never Dull)" by Alok, Ella Eyre & Kenny Dope

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