Julian Fleisher - the sophisticated vocalist, composer, bandleader, producer, actor and author - discusses his albums “Rather Big” and “Finally,” his book "The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide"... and why he needs a boyfriend

Give Them the Legend with Lady Rizo

Jan 1st, 2018 1h

Lady Rizo, the Grammy winning chanteuse, vocalist and songwriter, discusses her second album "Indigo" - recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis - and her annual Nina Simone tribute. She comes to the IOS studio to talk about growing u

Dayglo Naked Whatever with Kenny Mellman

Nov 27th, 2017 1h 15m

Kenny Mellman - one of the minds behind Kiki & Herb and Our Hit Parade - shares tales of recording and touring with his band The Julie Ruin, opposite punk icon Kathleen Hanna. Their latest album is "Hit Reset." Kenny describes how he and Justin

Super Tight with Jake Shears

Aug 29th, 2017 1h 29m

Jake Shears - the lead singer and songwriter for the fabulous neo-glam rock band Scissor Sisters - discusses the origins of the group, how their signature sound developed, and the amazing backstory behind their surprise hit “Let’s Have a Kiki.”

Disorderly Homosexuals with Dick Leitsch

Jul 1st, 2017 1h 7m

Dick Leitsch is a dedicated activist for the gay community who served as the president of the New York chapter of the Mattachine Society and headed the legendary "Sip In" at the historic bar Julius over 50 years ago. He was also the first gay j

Smell of Love with Amber Martin

Jun 1st, 2017 1h 8m

Amber Martin joins Justin to discuss her debut album "A.M. Gold" - which features collaborations with transgender pioneer Kate Bornstein and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters - her love of vintage K-Tel records, and Mattachine, the acclaimed N

Drag Is Our Vaudeville with Jinkx Monsoon

Apr 26th, 2017 1h

Jinkx Monsoon - winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 5 on Logo TV - joins Chairman Sayre and the I.O.S. to discuss the recording "The Inevitable Album" and her upcoming collection of new music, in addition to touring with her fellow queens and

All That Jazz with Gabrielle Stravelli

Mar 28th, 2017 1h 11m

The new jazz sensation - praised by the New York Times for her "phenomenal voice, easygoing confidence and impeccable taste" and called "irresistibly polished and triumphant" by The Huffington Post - discusses her latest album and current tour.

Full Release with Isaac Oliver

Feb 10th, 2017 1h 4m

Isaac Oliver - author of the acclaimed memoir "Intimacy Idiot," called by "laugh-out-loud funny" by National Public Radio - talks online dating, casual sex, hookup apps and the current political upheaval. Plus, Justin reveals the reasons his

Shaving Through Makeup with Lady Bunny

Jan 8th, 2017 1h 32m

Lady Bunny reflects on growing up Quaker, starting in classical theater, creating the legendary "Wigstock" festival, her current hit comedy show "Trans-Jester" and talks politics, politics, and more politics! Justin also contemplates the recent

Whatever Happened to Coco? with Jim Colucci

Aug 24th, 2016 1h 3m

Jim Colucci, author of the terrific new book "Golden Girls Forever," tells Justin about his research into everyone's favorite Miami foursome, the inside story of the TV show, the truth behind the infamous feud between Bea Arthur and Betty White

Siren of Coney Island with Carol Lipnik

Jul 27th, 2016 1h 2m

Justin Sayre chats with Carol Lipnik - the singer called "an ethereal vocal phenomenon" by The New York Times - about her latest album "Almost Back to Normal," her Sunday night residency at the downtown NYC club Pangea, and her influences from

Happy Pride with Robert W. Richards

Jun 23rd, 2016 1h 8m

The I.O.S. welcomes famed artist Robert W. Richards - who has designed album covers for music luminaries like Peggy Lee, Lena Horne and Peter Allen - to talk about his new book "Seduction," a stunning collection of erotic illustrations. Richard

The Shade of It All with Alaska

May 4th, 2016 50m 43s

Alaska Thunderfuck joins the I.O.S. to talk about her experienceon RuPaul's Drag Race on Logo TV, her debut solo album and the"Battle of the Seasons," which is on tour now. Chairman Sayre talksabout some meaningful recent experiences with ou

Meryl and More with Michael Schulman

Apr 11th, 2016 51m 8s

Author Michael Schulman tells us the inside story on the creation of his new book "Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," plus the live evening of Oscar acceptance speeches he produces and a particularly eventful interview with Grace Jones. Also, J

Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham

Mar 3rd, 2016 1h 13m

Nathan Lee Graham - currently appearing in "Zoolander 2" - discusses his collaboration with Will Ferrell, his longtime friendship with Eartha Kitt and his upcoming debut album. Plus, Justin reflects on how a vacation to Europe inspired a change

Room for Milk with Cole Escola

Jan 31st, 2016 1h 2m

Cole discusses his role on the Hulu comedy program "Difficult People," his upcoming book "Room for Milk" and longtime collaboration with previous podcast guest Jeffery Self. Justin and Cole bond over their mutual love of Lucille Ball and Elaine

Sparkle, Nellie, Sparkle! with Nellie McKay

Dec 26th, 2015 50m 32s

Justin interviews Nellie about her new album of 60's classics "My Weekly Reader," vegan restaurants and what to do about those pesky groupies! They chat about Doris Day, the evils of the internet and the challenges of songwriting. Also, Justin

Does the I.O.S. Sound Gay? with David Thorpe

Nov 4th, 2015 1h 12m

We discuss the documentary film "Do I Sound Gay?" with its writer and director David Thorpe, who interviewed Tim Gunn, George Takei, David Sedaris and other queer celebrities about the interplay between their sexuality and their voices. Thorpe

Ass Up with Brendan Maclean

Sep 22nd, 2015 1h 7m

"Sparkle & Circulate" welcomes Aussie singer and songwriter Brendan Maclean, who discusses his new EP "Thought I'd Cry For You Forever," his time on the set of Baz Luhrmann's film "The Great Gatsby," creating new music with RuPaul's producer Lu

Guy and Doll with Guy Branum

Aug 28th, 2015 1h 12m

Justin Sayre talks with comedian and television writer Guy Branum about Chelsea Handler, Billy Eichner and Joan Rivers, as well as the secrets of comedy and the nature of love. Guy discusses the creation of his recently-released debut comedy al

Getting the Fever with James Gavin

Aug 4th, 2015 1h 22m

Host and I.O.S. chair Justin Sayre welcomes the acclaimed biographer James Gavin, who discusses his latest book "Is That All There Is? - The Strange Life of Peggy Lee" and his previous tomes on legendary entertainers Lena Horne and Chet Baker,

Justin x2 with Justin Vivian Bond

Jul 1st, 2015 1h 5m

The singer, songwriter, author and painter comes to I.O.S. headquarters to talk about the birth of Kiki & Herb, v's award winning memoir and summer season at Bard College.

Over the Rainbow with Carl Siciliano

May 12th, 2015 1h 8m

The I.O.S. celebrates Pride and Judy Garland for our fifth annual Night of a Thousand Judys, which benefits The Ali Forney Center. The episode includes an in-depth conversation with Carl Siciliano, a leader in providing shelter and services fo

Going Queer with Randy Harrison

Apr 17th, 2015 1h 10m

In the May 2015 edition - the sixth in our epic series - Justin speaks with actor and writer Randy Harrison about his key role in the pioneering gay TV show "Queer as Folk," as well as working in the theater and his upcoming film co-starring M