Join your host, Zach Randles-Friedman, for engaging conversations that delves into a myriad of topics, offering heartfelt stories from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Tune in for an inclusive blend of personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and empowering narratives that embrace the richness of diversity and allyship with many laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brooke Kekos is a Trauma Healing Coach and RTT Therapist who overcame the challenges of growing up in a cult. Discover her transformative retreats, books, podcasts, and more at https://linktr.ee/Lifecoachinggoddess.
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At the age of ten, Scott Terry wholeheartedly embraced the Jehovah's Witness faith and its prophecy of an impending apocalypse. As a teenager, he diligently prepared for Armageddon while fervently praying for God to take away his growing attraction to other young men. However, by adulthood, Terry found himself questioning his beliefs and ultimately letting go of the promised end of the world. We cover his journey in my intervie...
Elias Patras joins me this week as we dive into his incredible life journey, his new book, and his transformative retreats. Grab a copy of Changing the F-U to Thank You: How to Flip the Script and See the Gift directly from his website at ELIASPATRAS.com!
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Jason Townsend joins me on the show to spill the tea on his experiences working in high-end salons, beginning with his time in Beverly Hills. He and his friend Jack co-host the podcast Shit I Told My Hairdresser, where their witty banter and natural chemistry make for an incredibly entertaining listen. You won't want to miss their hilarious and insightful conversation! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shit-i-told-my-hairdr...
SLAM! I had the incredible opportunity to interview Slam, a talent I first discovered in Truth or Dare and during Madonna's Blond Ambition World Tour. While we certainly discussed his unforgettable time on tour with the Queen of Pop, I was also excited to learn about what he's been up to since the tour ended. Slam was as charming as ever, maintaining his striking good looks and captivating personality. He’s definitely a fas...
We are just two days away from Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States. During his election campaign, Trump reportedly spent over $85 million on anti-transgender advertisements. In this episode, I sit down with my new friend Natalie, a transgender woman living in New York City, to discuss her feelings and experiences as the country shifts from embracing the LGBTQ+ community to moving in a more uncerta...
Tracy Stella joins us for the first episode of Season 6, where we delve into her incredible gift as a medium and how she discovered this extraordinary talent. Two years ago, I came across Tracy on TikTok and decided to book a session with her. During our reading, she connected with my dad, who passed away 16 years ago. The message she relayed was deeply personal—something only he would have known. I feel truly fortunate to have met...
In my last episode of 2024 and of season 5, I talk about New Years Resolutions and what I have accomplished and failed at in past year and what I will achieve in 2025.
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After recently recording an episode about a person who has disappeared, I realized during the interview, I have someone in my life that vanished. I give details about my friend Gary Brent Carlile who I have know for over 30 years. A few years ago, his phone number no longer worked and I have not heard from him since. I walk through the history of our friendship and strange events that took place over the decades. My hope is that so...
In this episode, Carl King and I delve into the mysterious case of Paul Batson, a man Carl worked with at a post office outside of Chicago. Paul took a trip one day—and simply never came back. His truck and phone were discovered in Montana, but he vanished without a trace, and he remains missing to this day. Did Paul decide to escape the world and disappear into the Montana wilderness, or is foul play involved, and was his disappea...
Michelle Arbeau, the world’s top numerologist and psychic, joins my show this week to share her profound near-death experiences. In this episode, recorded before voting began, she also shares her prediction that Donald Trump will win the election.
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Ann Russo and I explore the complex relationship between religion and the LGBTQ+ community. Raised in a queer household, Ann began her spiritual journey at 18, experimenting with different faiths. Along the way, she's had encounters with the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. Her personal evolution—navigating both her identity and spirituality—is both compelling and thought-provoking. Learn more about Ann at https://www.annrusso...
Heather joins my podcast to share her powerful story of surviving and escaping a cult, revealing the unimaginable hardships she endured. With unflinching honesty, she opens up about the mental, physical, and sexual abuse she suffered from childhood through early adulthood—experiences few could endure, even briefly. Join us as Heather takes us through her courageous journey to freedom, recounting how she reclaimed her life, found re...
I’m beyond excited to welcome back Shelley Novak, a.k.a. Tommy Strangie, to the podcast! In our first conversation, there were so many stories left untold, and this time, Tommy delivers with some incredible tales from his nights out in South Beach—complete with plenty of Hollywood name drops. I absolutely love Tommy and his infectious, upbeat energy!
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This week, I sit down with Dan, the Happiness Coach, to explore his incredible near-death experience, his views on life and death, and the insights he's gained through his relationships. Dan’s unique outlook on life is both fascinating and inspiring. Don’t miss out on his positive energy—follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shotsofhennessey and check out his videos on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@danthehapp...
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