I Am Not Myself These Days with Nathan Eckstein

Drag. Vodka. 90s subculture. And knowing you're gonna be ok.

Our guest today is Nathan Eckstein (he/they) who is a writer, playwright, and graduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Masters degrees in Architecture. They are also a candidate for another masters degree in Science Research Practices.

Nathan shares with us how the memoir I Am Not Myself These Days by Josh Kilmer-Purcell saved his life. What’s extra special about this episode is that it was recorded live in front of an audience at Lush Lounge and Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. This was a Drag Edition of our podcast with performances by the Haus of Taylor: Connie Taylor, Maiden Taiwan, and a special performance by Eduardo (Nathan!). 

I Am Not Myself These Days follows Josh's life, as well as his drag persona Aqua's life. By day, he works at a So-Ho advertising agency. By night, he performs drag throughout New York. His is a life of vodka and a new relationship with Jack, a BDSM sex worker. The memoir is a tragic-comedy-romance, charting Josh's, Aqua's, and Jack's life as they navigate love, substance abuse, and New York's 90s subculture. 

Donate to the ACLU's Drag Defense Fund
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Buy I Am Not Myself These Days
Visit our Bookshop or buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780060817329

Connect with Nathan and the Haus of Taylor
On Instagram:
Nathan Eckstein: @notstraightnate
Connie Taylor: @connie_taylormn
Maiden Taiwan: @maiden.taiwan 

Also, shout out to photographer Nick Lents who shot the live event! Follow him on Instagram: @nicklents

Watch Nathan's Play: Technically Love
https://youtu.be/ZTBW3irw-_I

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