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, the challenges of navigating married life as a black queer man and a white trans woman, and spotlight prominent queer voices.
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October 14, 2025 • 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
- (rebroadcast of Episode #125 Season 3 originally released 10/7/24)
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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
- (rebroadcast of Episode #125 Season 3 originally released 10/7/24)
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October 6, 2025 • 70 mins
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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October 2, 2025 • 65 mins
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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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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September 17, 2025 • 70 mins
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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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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August 30, 2025 • 121 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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- 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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August 17, 2025 • 34 mins
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:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Echoes" by The Rapture
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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!
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July 31, 2025 • 47 mins
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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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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July 27, 2025 • 127 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
FEATURED SONG: "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Booty" by Bob The Drag Queen
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- President Obama Says Boys Need Queer Friends
- Wait...Is Martha Norwegian?!
- Car Air Fresheners Turn You What Now?
- ...and so much more!
FEATURED SONG: "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Booty" by Bob The Drag Queen
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July 20, 2025 • 104 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "America" by Prince & the Revolution
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- Charles & Martha's OG Anniversary
- The Proper Way To Protest With Glue
- The Hetero Awesome Fest...wasn't
- ...and so much more!
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July 16, 2025 • 79 mins
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)"
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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!
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"If You Ever Leave"
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June 21, 2025 • 45 mins
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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June 19, 2025 • 78 mins
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 storytel...
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 storytel...
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June 13, 2025 • 59 mins
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 represent...
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 represent...
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June 9, 2025 • 168 mins
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- 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!
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May 24, 2025 • 149 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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- Ready Or Not...Black, Brown & Queer Joy is Coming To A Town Near You!
- It Took No Time AT ALL For The New Pope To Show Her True Colors.
- A Bronze Statue Of A Black Woman...Broke EVERYBODY!
- ...and so much more!
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May 15, 2025 • 115 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Sting Like A Bee" by The Mighty Sceptres
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- Dead Pope, New Pope, Red Pope, Blue Pope...
- We Stan Celebrities Who Support Their Trans Children and Siblings
- Laughing At A Failed Stunt Queen
- ...and so much more!
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May 10, 2025 • 125 mins
After an unofficial hiatus, WE'RE BACK!
In this recently recovered episode from 4/13/25, we talk about:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Cheerleader" by Ashnikko
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In this recently recovered episode from 4/13/25, we talk about:
- MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED!!!
- We bring an abundance of Good News and Queer Excellence
- Did we mention MARTHA AND CHARLES GOT MARRIED?!?
- ...and so much more!
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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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