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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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!
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"Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)"
"If You Ever Leave"
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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!
FEATURED SONGS:
"Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)"
"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
In This Episode, We Talk About:
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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:
READ Dr. Gregory King's Piece "When A Black Woman Refuses to Entertain!"
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "The Roof Is On Fire" by Rock Master Scott &...
- 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!
READ Dr. Gregory King's Piece "When A Black Woman Refuses to Entertain!"
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "The Roof Is On Fire" by Rock Master Scott &...
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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!
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Sting Like A Bee" by The Mighty Sceptres
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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!
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Cheerleader" by Ashnikko
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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"
Fif...
- 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"
Fif...
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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
FIFTEEN...
- 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!
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
FIFTEEN...
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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
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Freedom" by Various Artists from ...
- 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
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Freedom" by Various Artists from ...
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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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