Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal
Writers, artivists, and creatives CHARLES TYSON, JR. and MARTHA MADRIGAL come to you each week with their unique brand of wit and humor as they discuss current headlines affecting the LGBTQ+ community, pop culture, and the challenges of navigating life as a black queer man and a white trans femme, recently married. After ten years of friendship and another thirteen years as a couple, these former tavern owners invite you into their home at East Barbary Lane each week to visit with them, their ridiculously needy puppy, and their two eternally feuding cats. They might even add a surprise guest now and again.
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March 24, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode, Charles sat down with poet, author, and hip-hop scholar Tony Keith, Jr.
They discussed the themes of identity, love, and representation in Tony's poetry collection Knucklehead, the importance of creating positive narratives for young black boys, the black, gay man as a positive role model for youth, their shared love of hip-hop, and so much more!
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They discussed the themes of identity, love, and representation in Tony's poetry collection Knucklehead, the importance of creating positive narratives for young black boys, the black, gay man as a positive role model for youth, their shared love of hip-hop, and so much more!
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March 17, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode, Charles sat down with author Wayne Scott to talk about his engaging and poignant memoir entitled "The Maps They Gave Us: One Marriage, Reimagined."
They also discussed the roles of masculinity and identity in queer men, navigating non-monogamy and marriage, the far-reaching effects of family alcoholism, and so much more!
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They also discussed the roles of masculinity and identity in queer men, navigating non-monogamy and marriage, the far-reaching effects of family alcoholism, and so much more!
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March 10, 2025 • 84 mins
In this FIRST episode of Season 4 (WOO-HOO!) Charles sat down with author TJ Klune to talk about his delightful new sci-fi adventure novel "The Bones Beneath My Skin."
They also discussed the importance of representation in media, self-publishing to preserve the authenticity of his work, the vital need for queer voices in queer content, and so much more!
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They also discussed the importance of representation in media, self-publishing to preserve the authenticity of his work, the vital need for queer voices in queer content, and so much more!
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March 3, 2025 • 155 mins
It's our third year Podversary and the Season 3 FINALE!
So, you know what that means: That's right...a CLIP SHOW!
Sit back, relax, and revisit some highlights from every episode of Season 3.
We can't wait for you to see what Season 4 has in store!
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So, you know what that means: That's right...a CLIP SHOW!
Sit back, relax, and revisit some highlights from every episode of Season 3.
We can't wait for you to see what Season 4 has in store!
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January 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Charles & Martha sat down with Rio Cortez, poet and author of the wonderful children's book "The ABC's of Women's History."
They discussed the importance of the book for young readers, the need for intersectionality in children's education, why women's history is American history all year round...and so much more!
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They discussed the importance of the book for young readers, the need for intersectionality in children's education, why women's history is American history all year round...and so much more!
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January 17, 2025 • 54 mins
With Martha busy being a WW (Working Woman,) Charles is holding down the fort on his own!
In this first hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode of 2025, he talks about:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Denial Is A River" by Doechii
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In this first hit-it-and-quit-it MINIsode of 2025, he talks about:
- The 76ers Finally See Reason..For Now.
- META Must WANT Us To Quit Them!
- The Golden Globes Make A Good "To Watch" List
- ...And More!
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Denial Is A River" by Doechii
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January 10, 2025 • 127 mins
In This First New Episode of 2025, We Talk About:
LISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly
LISTEN TO our Interview with Civil Rights Attorney Nellie Fitzpatrick
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Claudette (feat. Monique Bingham"
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- Queer History Is Being Made All Over The Place...Much Good...Some Not So Good!
- Martha Is Doing The Damned Thing!
- We Love Effective Protest Through Art
- ...and so much more!
LISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly
LISTEN TO our Interview with Civil Rights Attorney Nellie Fitzpatrick
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Claudette (feat. Monique Bingham"
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January 1, 2025 • 67 mins
In this final episode of 2024/first episode of 2025, Charles & Martha sat down with David Beck, the co-writer/director and one of the stars of the powerful upcoming film "Regarding Us."
They discussed the film, its proper place in LGBTQ+ cinema, the vital importance of authenticity in telling queer stories, the strength found in intergenerational queer friendships, and so much more!
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They discussed the film, its proper place in LGBTQ+ cinema, the vital importance of authenticity in telling queer stories, the strength found in intergenerational queer friendships, and so much more!
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December 21, 2024 • 140 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
READ Erin Reed's List of the 82 Democrats Who Voted Against Healthcare For Trans Kids
LISTEN TO our Interview with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly
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- How is it possible to throw thousands of people and YOURSELF under a bus...that you're on?! Ask Sarah McBride.
- BluSky is about that life!
- YMCA is a gay anthem, and we'll hear nothing else on the subject!
- ...and so much more!
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November 19, 2024 • 47 mins
Charles & Martha sat down with author and Guggenheim Fellow John S. Garrison to discuss his new book, "Red, Hot & Blue," an exploration of the iconic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music in 1990 coming together to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS crisis ravaging the world.
They discussed the monumental impact of the Red, Hot & Blue project, its controversies, the importance of knowing our queer history, a...
They discussed the monumental impact of the Red, Hot & Blue project, its controversies, the importance of knowing our queer history, a...
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November 14, 2024 • 113 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
READ Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise" in its entirety
CHECK OUT These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The Work
LISTEN To Our Interview With NICO LANG
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- America, Gurl...What Is You Doing?!
- A Few Rays Of Hope Amidst The Chaos Of The Election
- MAGA + DL = NO
- ...and so much more!
READ Maya Agelou's "And Still I Rise" in its entirety
CHECK OUT These Queer Grassroots Organizations Doing The Work
LISTEN To Our Interview With NICO LANG
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October 31, 2024 • 111 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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- Martha and Charles catch up on aaaaaaaalllll the news that happened since they last sat down together
- Rudy Giuliani is forced to run his things because he ran his mouth
- Martha might actually listen to a Sade song!
- ...and so much more!
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October 21, 2024 • 46 mins
Charles sat down with author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "The Brightness Between Us," a sequel to "The Darkness Outside Us." They discussed themes of science fiction, emotional connection, queer representation, the role of AI in storytelling, the challenges of film adaptation, and so much more!
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October 15, 2024 • 53 mins
Charles sat down with Jonathan Edmondson, Rain Diaz, and Kathryn Wylde, respective director and cast members of The Strides Collective, a Philadelphia-based queer theater company.
They discussed their upcoming production "Confabulation," the importance of queer representation in theater, the challenges of producing a world premiere, the significance of creating a supportive environment for queer artists...and so much more!
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They discussed their upcoming production "Confabulation," the importance of queer representation in theater, the challenges of producing a world premiere, the significance of creating a supportive environment for queer artists...and so much more!
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October 7, 2024 • 69 mins
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!
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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!
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October 2, 2024 • 57 mins
Charles sat down for a delightful discussion with stage director Jack Tamburri.
They talk about Jack's current project with the Children's Theater Company
called "Drawing Lessons," queer representation in art, their respective core creative influences...and SO much more!!!
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They talk about Jack's current project with the Children's Theater Company
called "Drawing Lessons," queer representation in art, their respective core creative influences...and SO much more!!!
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September 16, 2024 • 29 mins
Charles & Martha continue their tradition of chatting with the delightful and dynamic choreographer, dancer, producer, and performance artist Gunnar Montana.
They discuss Gunnar's newest creation, BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN, stretching his artistic vision into a sequel, extra queer witches...and SO much more!!!
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They discuss Gunnar's newest creation, BLACK WOOD: WINTERBORN, stretching his artistic vision into a sequel, extra queer witches...and SO much more!!!
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September 8, 2024 • 94 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: Michelle Obama - Black Jobs DNC Speech Remix w/ Barack Obama , Derrick Johnson
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- When faced with adversity, make some Big Gay Beer!
- Brazil takes a step toward good mental health and happiness
- Lowe's joins the ranks of spineless corporations
- ...and so much more!
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September 3, 2024 • 67 mins
Charles & Martha sat down for a wonderful conversation with author Karl Dunn.
They talked about Karl's book "How To Burn A Rainbow - My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did."
They also discussed how to find one's true identity once we've stripped away our trappings, the neverending quest for true emotional intelligence...and so much more!
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They talked about Karl's book "How To Burn A Rainbow - My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did."
They also discussed how to find one's true identity once we've stripped away our trappings, the neverending quest for true emotional intelligence...and so much more!
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August 30, 2024 • 109 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Who R U?" by Anderson .Paak
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- Hate Chicken has a new streaming service...no thank you!
- Kamala has ALWAYS been on the job!
- We can't believe we have to say this...don't light yourself on fire.
- ...and so much more!
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