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.
Episodes
January 29, 2026 • 127 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "No Homo" by Lambrini Girls
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CHECK OUT The Full List Of Actors Supporting JK Rowling
READ "7 takeaways from Supreme Court arguments about bans on trans women and girls in sport...
- Keith Porter's Death Matters Too!
- So Many Magical TERF Apologists
- The Republicans Want To Look In Kids' Pants...To Keep Them...Safe?
- ...and so much more!
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "No Homo" by Lambrini Girls
Fifteen Minute Faves Playlist: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
CHECK OUT The Full List Of Actors Supporting JK Rowling
READ "7 takeaways from Supreme Court arguments about bans on trans women and girls in sport...
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January 22, 2026 • 58 mins
Charles sat down with actor and multi-hyphenated artist Joseph Ahmed of Philadelphia's Hedgerow Theatre Company.
They talked about Joseph's appearance in the upcoming one-person play "Draw The Circle."
They also discussed how Joseph's gender journey and biracial identities informed their performance, the vulnerability of a performer, and so much more!
GET TICKETS To "Draw The Circle"
LEARN MORE About Joseph Ahmed
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They talked about Joseph's appearance in the upcoming one-person play "Draw The Circle."
They also discussed how Joseph's gender journey and biracial identities informed their performance, the vulnerability of a performer, and so much more!
GET TICKETS To "Draw The Circle"
LEARN MORE About Joseph Ahmed
MORE ABOUT Hedgerow The...
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January 18, 2026 • 171 mins
In This First Episode of 2026, We Talk About:
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CHECK OUT The List of GLAAD Award Nominees
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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
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- Happy Belated Birthday, Martha!
- We Can't Let The Fascists Go Unchallenged
- Renee Nicole Good Was Murdered By Cowards
- ...and so much more!
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CHECK OUT The List of GLAAD Award Nominees
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FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
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December 18, 2025 • 114 mins
Charles & Martha sat down with friends of the pod and friends in real life, two-time Peabody Award-winning host of WXPN's "Kids Corner," Kathy O'Connell, and author, professor, and media arts scholar Dr. Alfred L. Martin, Jr., to discuss the holiday film "The Family Stone."
Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?
Is it a holiday classic?
Why exactly is Everett so mad?
Is Sybil really the villain of this s...
Why is this movie so loved and hated...for the same exact reasons?
Is it a holiday classic?
Why exactly is Everett so mad?
Is Sybil really the villain of this s...
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December 9, 2025 • 52 mins
Charles and Martha sat down with Deborah Block, Artistic Director, and actors Arianna Gayle and Scott Greer from Theater Exile in South Philadelphia.
They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!
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They discussed their recent play 'Job,' the challenges of creating theater in an intimate setting, future Theatre Exile performances...and so much more!
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December 1, 2025 • 145 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis Hotlines
Check Out "The Gay Harlem Renaissance" at The New York Historical
Check Out PFLAG National's "I Changed My Mind Series"
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
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- Can It Be? Omigoodness...MARTHA'S BACK!!!
- Getting Rid Of The Old To Make Room For The New
- A BIG OL' Game Of Catch Up
- ...and so much more!
If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis Hotlines
Check Out "The Gay Harlem Renaissance" at The New York Historical
Check Out PFLAG National's "I Changed My Mind Series"
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Pedro Navaja" by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
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November 11, 2025 • 110 mins
We were blessed with the opportunity to sit and chat with the singular talent that is Susan Werner! We discuss music (including hers, of course,) gender, sexuality, the need for more love, fun...and more! You'll want to make sure you listen until the very end for a very special treat!
- (rebroadcast of Episode #24 Season 1 originally released 6/27/22)
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Music From This Episode: "FYA (Free Your A$S)"
"M...
- (rebroadcast of Episode #24 Season 1 originally released 6/27/22)
-- More About Susan Werner:
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Music From This Episode: "FYA (Free Your A$S)"
"M...
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October 30, 2025 • 79 mins
We were so fortunate to be able to sit and chat with two-time Peabody Award-winning children's radio host Kathy O'Connell! We discuss what to say to kids in these turbulent times. What is the soundtrack to the new revolution? Has children's programming always been subversive? All that and more in this very special episode of Full Circle (the Podcast) with Charles Tyson, Jr. & Martha Madrigal!
- (rebroadcast of Episode #20 Season...
- (rebroadcast of Episode #20 Season...
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October 20, 2025 • 44 mins
Charles sat down with New York Times Bestselling author Olivie Blake.
They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."
They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!
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They discuss Olivie's new darkly satirical novel, "Girl Dinner."
They also discuss what makes a "good woman," the perils of respectability politics, whether selective cannibalism is the key to dismantling the patriarchy...and so much more!
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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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(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!
LEARN MORE About Alfred L. Martin, Jr.
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August 30, 2025 • 121 mins
In This Episode, We Talk About:
If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis Hotlines
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Jealous" by Nick Jonas
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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!
If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis Hotlines
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!
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "Echoes" by The Rapture
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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!
If You Are In Need Of Support, HERE Is A List Of Active Crisis Hotlines
FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: "America" by Prince & the Revolution
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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)"
"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"
LEARN MORE About Flamy Grant
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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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