The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Join host Philip Anthony for interviews, commentary and entertainment! Listen Saturdays from 5-6 PM on AM950 or anytime on your favorite podcast app!

Episodes

Downright Upright Show Ep. 152 – Co-Host Show 21 with Austin and Matt

January 3, 2026 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss the lawlessness that is the Trump administration. Also, we discuss current LGBTQ news and tell the audience what our New Year’s resolutions are.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 151 (Encore): Superstar Singer France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt

December 29, 2025 • 50 mins

Happy Holidays to all my followers! Since I’ll be away for the holidays, this show is a rebroadcast from September 20, 2025. Philip Anthony is joined by singing star France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt. Daniel discusses how he met France and became her manager. Later, France discusses her illustrious music career with me.…

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 150 – Joel Rainville, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters

December 22, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by proud married gay man Joel Rainville, who is the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters.

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 149 – Beth Thompson and Sarah Waller of Big Hill Books

December 13, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by the owner of Big Hill Books, Beth Thompson, and her store manager, Sarah Waller. Big Hill Books is located at 405 Penn Ave S, in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis. Big Hill Books is a proud sponsor of AM950. Since the holiday season is upon us, we ask that…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 148: Co-host Show No. 21

December 6, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ+ concerns.

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 147 – Queer Spirit Care Community with Tanyamarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni

December 1, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by Tanyamarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni from Queer Spirit Care Community. Queer Spirit is committed to curating and maintaining mindful care spaces for queer/ally communities around the world.

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 146 – John Welch, LGBTQ Karaoke Host and Deejay

November 24, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by proud LGBTQ karaoke host and deejay, John Welch. On this episode John and I discuss his successful profession as a karaoke host and deejay. If you are interested in singing karaoke or just being a spectator, you can see John on Tuesdays and Fridays at Black Hart of St. Paul…

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 145 – Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein

November 17, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein who is running for U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig’s House seat. Rep. Craig will be running for U.S. senator representing Minnesota as Senator Tina Smith is not seeking re-election.

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 144 – No Kings/Election Day part 2

November 8, 2025 • 54 mins

Host Philip Anthony continues his coverage from No Kings rallies as well as this past week’s Election Day!

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 143: Co-Host Show No. 20

November 1, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 142: No Kings Twin Cities On-the-Street Interviews

October 25, 2025 • 50 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by a host of politicians and regular Minnesotans as they discuss why they attended the No Kings rally.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 141: Javin Hintz and Debra D. of PFLAG River Falls

October 20, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by co-chair of PFLAG River Falls, Javin Hintz, and long-time member Debra D. On this episode we discuss PFLAG’s mission which is to uplift our LGBTQ+ family and to encourage authenticity in these trying times.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 140: Robert Pilot, host of Native Roots Radio on AM950

October 13, 2025 • 50 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by the host of Native Roots Radio on AM950. On this episode we talk about the pressing issues facing the Native American community and the origins of his show.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 139: Co-host Show No. 19

October 4, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 139 (Encore): Film Critic, Entertainment Reporter, Podcaster and TV Personality, Paul McGuire Grimes

September 29, 2025 • 49 mins

This episode originally aired August 14, 2025: Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 138: Superstar Singer France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt

September 20, 2025 • 50 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by singing star France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt. France discusses her music career and her beginnings. Some of France’s hits include “Come to Me”, “Don’t Stop Dancing”, “The Heart to Break the Heart”, “Gonna Get Over You” and too many more to enumerate here. Her manager, Daniel, discusses his…

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 137: Co-host Show No. 18

September 6, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ concerns.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 136: Author and Educator Dr. Patrick Scudder

August 30, 2025 • 50 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by author and educator Dr. Patrick Scudder.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 135: Charles Buza of the MN Human Rights Campaign

August 25, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony visits with Minnesota Human Rights Campaign’s Charles Buza! On this episode Charles talks about his fantabulous work supporting LGBTQ folks.

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 134: Film Critic, Entertainment Reporter, Podcaster and TV Personality, Paul McGuire Grimes

August 16, 2025 • 49 mins

Philip Anthony is joined by film critic, entertainment reporter, podcaster and TV personality, Paul McGuire Grimes. On this episode Philip and Paul discuss the current blockbuster movies of today and yesteryear and Paul’s journey as a proud gay man.

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Episodes

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Downright Upright Show Ep. 150 – Joel Rainville, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters

Downright Upright Show Ep. 149 – Beth Thompson and Sarah Waller of Big Hill Books

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 148: Co-host Show No. 21

Downright Upright Show Ep. 147 – Queer Spirit Care Community with Tanyamarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni

Downright Upright Show Ep. 146 – John Welch, LGBTQ Karaoke Host and Deejay

Downright Upright Show Ep. 145 – Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein

Downright Upright Show Ep. 144 – No Kings/Election Day part 2

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 143: Co-Host Show No. 20

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 142: No Kings Twin Cities On-the-Street Interviews

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 141: Javin Hintz and Debra D. of PFLAG River Falls

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 140: Robert Pilot, host of Native Roots Radio on AM950

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 139: Co-host Show No. 19

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 139 (Encore): Film Critic, Entertainment Reporter, Podcaster and TV Personality, Paul McGuire Grimes

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 138: Superstar Singer France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 137: Co-host Show No. 18

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 136: Author and Educator Dr. Patrick Scudder

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 135: Charles Buza of the MN Human Rights Campaign

Downright Upright Show – Ep. 134: Film Critic, Entertainment Reporter, Podcaster and TV Personality, Paul McGuire Grimes

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 151 (Encore): Superstar Singer France Joli and her manager Daniel Vaillancourt