Send us Fan Mail First up on this QUEER VOICES, contributor Ethan Michelle Ganz interviews the Pride 365 Grand Marshal for 2026, representing the ALLIES. Mandy Giles: She is the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, whose advocacy equips families with tools to support and affirm their transgender children. Then Brett Cullum dives into some Theater Voices. First up, Labraska Washington, who is currently at the HOBBY CENTER playing one of the DRIFTERS in Theatre Under the Stars' BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE...
May 28, 2026•59 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, past grand marshal and producer Deborah Moncrief Bell interviews 2026 Disgtinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 2026 Judy Reeves. Judy has been a radio personality on KPFT, a community historian, a theater director, and an activist and friend of QUEER VOICES. Then author R. Lee Ingalls interviews financial expert Tim Stokes on the differences between online and brick-and-mortar banks. Don't forget, if you want to help keep us on the air over at KPFT, consider donat...
May 21, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we start off with PRIDE 365's Male-Identifying Grand Marshal for 2026, Dr. Roy Rivera. Dr. Roy talks about his career and his journey to fighting for LGBTQIA+ patient treatments. Then Brett Cullum and author R. Lee Ingalls discuss the top five highest-grossing LGBTQIA+ films. We close out with Jack Wagner, who has written a parody musical about Trump and the MAGA Movement. More information about PRIDE Houston can be found here: https://pridehouston.org/ Dr. Roy'...
May 14, 2026•59 min
Send us Fan Mail Brett Cullum starts this episode talking to Paul Hope about his CLASSIC DISNEY CABARET running Mondays in May at Ovations. Then Bryan Hlavinka talks with Jack Berger about becoming a Distinguished Grand Marshal for Pride 365. Matthew Williams talks to Joe Panzarella about running for City Council. And finally, Bryan talks to The Royal Mystic Order of CHAOS about doing ROCKY HORROR at the River Oaks Movie Theatre. Paul Hope Cabaret: https://www.paulhopecabarets.org/ Joe Panzarell...
May 07, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This is a "best of" episode of QUEER VOICES, including three of our most popular segments. First up, Bryan Hlavinka interviewed Molly Cook back when she was running for Texas Senate. Brett Cullum spoke with Mike and Kyle from the podcast GAY-ISH about the word QUEER. And finally, Ethan Michelle Ganz spoke with an ex-teacher about the Texas Bathroom Bill and its impact on his career. And just for fun, Madonna and K.D. Lang sings us off. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1F...
Apr 30, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off with Avery Belyeu (CEO of THE MONTROSE CENTER) and Tammi Wallace (CEO of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce) about the Kinder Institute's LOVE Survey of the Houston LGBTQIA+ community. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell talks Pride with PRIDE 365's President Kerry-Ann Morrison. Finally, Brett talks with Jason Nodler and Greg Dean of THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE about their latest production, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER. Link to the Chamber website: https://www....
Apr 23, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail We start this episode with the gentlemen and gentlethem from TRANS VOICES discussing their non-profit and the upcoming Transgender Sexual and Wellness Fair at the Montrose Center on April 19th. Elih, Rene, Robin, and Theo address their community's concerns. Then Brett talks with Ellis C. Dawson III about his part in SPAMALOT, brought to Houston by Theatre Under the Stars. And finally, Brett talks to Kendrick Brown about his role in FENCES, which is opening up at the Alley. Links...
Apr 16, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, QUEER VOICES dives into the theater. We have Derek Charles Livingston, who is the artistic director of STAGES HOUSTON. He breaks down his coming season. Jack Wagner tells us about a TRUMP musical called STABLE GENIUS that is premiering right here in Houston. Finally, Logan Vaden turns 35 for his special production of COMPANY from THE GARDEN THEATRE. Stages Houston - https://stageshouston.com/ STABLE GENIUS - https://matchouston.org/events/2026/stable-genius COMP...
Apr 09, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail Brett Cullum talks to RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 16's Runner-up Sapphira Cristál about his/her/their appearance at the PUNCHLINE Comedy Club on April 17th at 9:30 pm. Surprisingly, Sapphira was raised here in Houston, and we talk to him/her/them about doing things like going to church with Beyoncé and Frenchie's chicken. Then R. Lee Ingalls talks with banking professional Tim Stokes about electronic payment apps such as Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo. Finally, Brett has an interview wi...
Apr 02, 2026•59 min
Send us Fan Mail This episode starts with a fascinating conversation Jacob Newsome has with family therapist August Tousignant-Stanton. They promote a queer-adjusted systemic lens model for their therapy sessions. Then Brett Cullum talks with actor Zack Varela. They are non-binary and in the family epic LEOPOLDSTADT, which is being presented by Main Street Theater. Finally, Lee Ingalls joins Brett to talk about some queer slanted news stories. Tickets for Leopoldstadt: https://mainstreettheater....
Mar 26, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive into a campaign now in its fourth year. SHOW YOUR PRIDE is a portrait project and collaboration with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with creative partner Chandrayee Soneja, with Soneja Creative. Tammi Wallace and Chandrayee are interviewed by Brett Cullum. Then Jacob Newsome interviews Keith Porter, Jr.'s father. His son was killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve. Finally, Brett Cullum speaks with Houston Drag ICON, V...
Mar 19, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bryan Hlavinka interviews Eric Hulsey about OUT AT THE RODEO, which is happening on March 21st this year. Brett Cullum talks to Alejo Vietti, who costumed THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, now running at the Alley through the 29th. Deborah Moncrief Bell talks to Patricia Grayhall about her latest thriller called FRAMED. Finally, Bryan Hlavinka sits down with the President of the Dianas, Tanner Williams, to discuss the 73rd annual Diana Awards held on March 21st. ...
Mar 12, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail We start off talking with Joe Folladori and Tamarie Cooper of THE CATSTROPHIC THEATRE as they are in the middle of premiering Joe's hit show KATY PERRY CANDY DARLING MARY MAGDELANE. Then, Ethan Michelle Ganz talks with a transgender man who left his teaching job because of the Texas Bathroom Bill. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Edward Staudenmayer about his marriage and touring with THE GREAT GATSBY. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast h...
Mar 05, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This is an interview you will ONLY find on our podcast. This interview did not air on KPFT. It includes some coarse language and features Davis Mendoza Darusman talking with Grant Martin about Houston politics and the campaigns he masterminded. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at: https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT...
Feb 25, 2026•24 min
Send us Fan Mail We start off with an interview with the new President of the Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus, Brandon Mack. Then Bryan Hlavinka talks to two candidates that are both running for Houston City Council District C - Nick Hellyar and Patrick Oathout. Both candidates are queer voices! And finally, we discuss Jacob Anthony Rose's memoir Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice. Nick Hellyar site: https://nickforhouston.com/ Patrick Oathout sit...
Feb 19, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, author R. Lee Ingalls speaks in depth with Jack Berger about his life and legacy as a community leader. Jack has just been named Institutional Giving Officer at the Montrose Center. Lee talks to him about coming out, his career in sports, and how he affects change in any organization he enters. Then the whole QUEER VOICES team assembles to honor Carl Han and Kenney Loftin, two men we recently lost at the end of January. We also reveal the candidates for Grand Ma...
Feb 12, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail In this hour, we talk theater with two of Houston’s movers and shakers. Brenda Palestina is currently starring in the Alley’s production of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, which runs through February 15th. The show is a mix of politics about women and immigrants that is more timely than ever. Then Brett speaks with Paul Hope about his cabaret show Loverly- The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe (and Lane), which will be performed on Monday, February 9, 16th, and 23rd, at 7:30 pm at Ovations N...
Feb 05, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This QUEER VOICES will focus on the political as we get personal with two candidates running for judicial office. First up, Bryan Hlavinks talks with Jim Kovach, who is campaigning for re-election to Harris County Civil Court at Law #2. Then, a political candidate himself, Davis Medoza Darusman (running for JP Precinct 5, Place 2), talks with "lesbian activist" and former mayor Annise Parker. She is running for Harris County Judge. Links to campaigns: https://www.anniseparker.co...
Jan 29, 2026•53 min
Send us Fan Mail This week's show includes three distinct segments! First up is Davis Mendoza Darusman, who is running for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5. Then we have Tim Stokes, a banking compliance consultant, and he speaks about what to watch out for now that the government no longer regulates lenders. And finally, R. Lee Ingalls and Brett Cullum talk about how queer television is getting thanks to HEATED RIVALRY and STRANGER THINGS! We hope you are not here just for "basic Sci Fi!" Quee...
Jan 22, 2026•59 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, we are going non-binary! Brett drafts Clarity Welch of the Catastrophic Theatre to talk about their journey refusing to label themselves as this or that. Along the way, we discuss queer theater and pop culture figures who broke the binary. Then, non-binary director Andrew Roblyer tells us about their 12-hour directing marathon, THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. This event will take place on January 24th at Studio 101, located on Spring Street. So let's peek behind the curtain of an...
Jan 15, 2026•53 min
Send us Fan Mail Is that the air on fire, or is it just 2026? Dr. Lana Coble gives us the astrological insight into what 2026 has up its sleeve. Spoiler alert, it's pretty transformational. Things are really going to move, and some of you need to party like it's 1999. After that, Brett Cullum talks with Nimitz High School Graduate Darrel T. Joe about his homecoming to Houston with the 30th anniversary tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. It's going to be at the Hobby Center as part of the BROADWAY AT T...
Jan 08, 2026•58 min
Send us Fan Mail Happy 2026 from all of us here at QUEER VOICES! Here is a time warp featuring our favorite historian and deejay, JD DOYLE. This show includes three mini segments from 2014 and his QUEER MUSIC HERITAGE collection. It's like your gay uncle's playlist broke loose and invaded your speakers for about an hour. For more about JD and Queer Music Heritage: https://www.queermusicheritage.com/ Enjoy! Dance! And stay gay, Pony boy! Link to JD's book 1981: https://www.amazon.com/1981-My-Gay-...
Dec 31, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail Happy Holidays from QUEER VOICES. Brett talks to John Cameron Mitchell about his appearance here in Houston on December 28th at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB. It is brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON! Then Brett talks BLACK CHRISTMAS with Joan and Mariana from SCARY MOVIE NIGHTS. They break down the ultimate creepy Christmas flick. Access to this episode is early for podcast subscribers! THANK YOU for listening, and we hope to be in your speakers in 2026! Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas o...
Dec 23, 2025•59 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first of a couple of our QUEER VOICES Holiday Specials! We talk with Tammi Wallace about the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and how you can use them as a resource to find the right business to do... well... anything with! Then we have a roundtable featuring Bryan Hlavinka, Deborah Moncrief Bell, R. Lee Ingalls, and Brett Cullum discussing holiday traditions within the community. And we play a song or two to get you in the mood for the holidays! Queer V...
Dec 18, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This week, the QUEER VOICES team assembles for three segments. First up, Deborah Moncrief-Bell catches up with author and comedienne Jenny Block. Jenny has just finished a book called "Badass Manifesting," and she discusses how to make your dreams a reality. Then the entire Queer Voices team gathers together to discuss the nightmarish bathroom bill and Texas politics in general. Finally, Brett Cullum talks with Julie Irvin Hartman about shocking and sudden changes to HUB certifi...
Dec 11, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This show contains a trio of interviews about holiday theater events in Houston. We talk to Mitchell Greco about WHITE CHRISTMAS, which will show in the Hobby Center from Theatre Under the Stars, Elizabeth Bunch talks A CHRISTMAS CAROL from the Alley Theatre, and Zoe Parkinson lets us know about A DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL. Additionally, Lee and Brett discuss holiday shopping. We found these companies super supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community: Levi's, Nike, Starbucks, Costco, Bath ...
Dec 04, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to another episode of Queer Voices. This week, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Lana Coble about Lilly Roddy, our community's most famous Astrologer. Lilly passed away recently, and we wanted to remember her and share with you the details of her Celebration of Life, held at the Montrose Center on December 6th. Then Brett Cullum talks to Wesley Whitson about ANGELS IN AMERICA, which is playing now through December 20th at the Rec Room Arts. And fin...
Nov 27, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Queer Voices, we begin with Jacob Newsome interviewing Joelle Espeut, founding chair of the Houston Stonewall Democrats. Joelle discusses her journey to founding a new political action group. Then Brett Cullum talks to Kathy Ng, a playwright who will premiere BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS DISORDER. The show runs from November 21st through December 13th at the MATCH complex. Finally, Deborah Moncrief Bell talks with Ian Haddock about THE NORMAL ANOMALY. It's a group that ...
Nov 20, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail This is a packed show that starts off with Davis Mendoza Darusman discussing his activism following the removal of the Rainbow Crosswalks in Montrose. Then Stephanie Saint Sanchez talks about LOCAS and their pop-up cabaret called UN-PRESIDENTED. James Martinez discusses TEAM FRIENDLY, and then we speak with Carrie Rai about TONY'S PLACE. Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ i...
Nov 13, 2025•58 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about Neil Diamond, hot flashes, and turkey! Up first, Brett Cullum talks with Ramsey Pack, who is playing THE NOISE in the Neil Diamond musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. Ramsey is non-binary, and they discuss the show and their gender identity. Then Deborah Moncrief Bell takes on MENOPAUSE with guest Linda Gibbs. Finally, Brett and author R Lee Ingalls talk KPFT, politics, and holidays for LGBTQIA+ folks Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is...
Nov 06, 2025•58 min
