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 1 originally released 6/3/22) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - Full Circle Kids Playlist (with curation help from Kathy O'Connell): https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/full-circle-kids-playlist/pl.u-laL6SjKxKzW https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Ib8w5FEefa0C1goVYBvX6?si=908dc14626a247ba To Listen To Kathy's Show & Learn More About Kids Corner: https://xpn.org/ http://kidscorner.org/ Other Great Kid's Music: https://antsonalog.bandcamp.com/album/trans-nonbinary-kids-mix by Ants On A Log & Friends https://www.theuncledevinshow.com/ Teaching Hard History: https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-2019/teaching-hard-history-from-the-beginning https://www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/billy-tipton -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check Out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/ Visit Our https://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod to follow our socials

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! https://www.olivieblake.com/about https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250883452/girldinner/https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250883452/girldinner/https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250883452/girldinner/ -- Visit ourhttp://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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)  https://bookshop.org/p/books/american-teenager-how-trans-kids-are-surviving-hate-and-finding-joy-in-a-turbulent-era-nico-lang/21003245?ean=9781419773822&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YZDrOeafrDu3PaD9tCW2w3xZFTwG7bnSgMXlIjV4SVlBGmDp-Nnz3caAml0EALw_wcB https://www.instagram.com/queernewsdaily/?hl=en https://www.patreon.com/queernewsdaily/posts -- Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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) For more about Dr. Stryker and her work https://www.susanstryker.net/ Order your copy of https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-History-second-Todays-Revolution/dp/158005689X -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!) https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/ Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod to follow our socials

Charles sat down with queer horror/fantasy author Ryan La Scala. 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! https://www.ryanlasala.com/about/ https://www.ryanlasala.com/the-dead-of-summer/ -- Visit ourhttp://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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! https://www.alfredmartin.com/ https://nyupress.org/9781479824922/fandom-for-us-by-us/ -- Visit ourhttp://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - 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, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16zLusQswE/ FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: https://youtu.be/yw04QD1LaB0?si=-ohJyIPMwYBdrbaJ https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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:- 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:https://youtu.be/fd_7jIC9180?si=0AocDCFB1JwcFEU_https://youtu.be/EWQ1ENJzsMM?si=wV9GKAo8oxToLu4w https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/ PROMO: https://linktr.ee/therewatchrecap?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=728e9e3d-eb1b-4153-b58f-07db7015f22d

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! https://www.juanodiaz.com/about-me https://linktr.ee/slumboybook?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacZ3Z6zHbf205mue5SfX8dVDazWGgJAbmg0f4uAjeUj33c1llFcDBvxNr_QMw_aem_RlqW9ogI6F4Zc8mCMxYijQ -- Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - President Obama Says Boys Need Queer Friends - Wait...Is Martha Norwegian?! - Car Air Fresheners Turn You What Now? - ...and so much more! If You Are In Need Of Support, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16zLusQswE/ FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:https://youtu.be/KQI6ktElfn8?si=eMfI2E71yqVGY1cj https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGkhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - Charles & Martha's OG Anniversary - The Proper Way To Protest With Glue - The Hetero Awesome Fest...wasn't - ...and so much more! https://epgn.com/2025/07/09/transway-william-way-shakeup/ About https://www.facebook.com/groups/1257976215985378/about If You Are In Need Of Support, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16zLusQswE/ FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE: https://youtu.be/qYTqh-fPDsg?si=1TEWYfG9vzPoLfMb https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXscOjacIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlzbbZhOfsg&list=RDSlzbbZhOfsg&start_radio=1 https://www.flamygrant.com/ https://flamygrant.bandcamp.com/ -- Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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! -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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 storytelling, particularly within the queer community, and the need for queer voices in creative works. Quintessence Theatre Group's production of James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" runs until July 6th https://quintessencetheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/ https://www.quintessencetheatre.org/ -- Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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 representation in media, and much more! https://www.kylecaseychu.com/artist-bio.html https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-queen-bees-of-tybee-county-kyle-casey-chu?variant=42922631692322 -- Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - 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! FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iV5oOJsZIMhttps://youtu.be/xGTfeaVRbzs?si=RZidxpfcpOTRldOv https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - 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! https://www.advocate.com/dyke-marches-2025-calendar#rebelltitem1 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-black-woman-refuses-entertain-dr-gregory-king-s1aze/?trackingId=77lm1BXEQ1KL8gyfH1ZvAw%3D%3D FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iV5oOJsZIMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vv_LwwwpmU https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

In This Episode, We Talk About: - 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:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iV5oOJsZIMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNC6mOkeGAo https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

After an unofficial hiatus, WE'RE BACK! 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! https://mace.house.gov/contact FIFTEEN MINUTE FAVE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iV5oOJsZIM https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fifteen-minute-faves/pl.u-b1LDCylLlGk https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KduJUHxf2LbcB4jmL4gEx?si=554e45cbc18049d9 Visit our http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod -- Please Subscribe and Give Us A Review (5 stars or more, preferably!)  https://www.patreon.com/fullcirclethepod Check out https://medwayprideradio.co.uk/

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