Series of Fortunate Events

SOFE - An interesting conversation with an interesting person... Follow along with MeMe's adventures in wonderland & beyond!

107 Visibly Disabled w/ Glamputee 11/17/2024

107 Visibly Disabled w/ Glamputee Join MeMe Cherry on Series of Fortunate Events Podcast (SOFEpod) as we welcome the fabulous and dynamic Glamputee, an award-winning drag performer who’s taking the scene by storm! 🌟 🏆 We dive into Glamputee’s unforgettable performances, including: * Their iconic Tigger-inspired number that won them the Butch Queen Pageant. * The breathtaking bathtub number from Rollin’ at Oaklash! * Their involvement in the hauntingly beautiful Ghost Show at Fort Mason with Mudd the Two Spirit. 💬 Join the Conversation: What was your favorite part of Glamputee’s story? Drop a comment below and let us know! ✨ Support MeMe Cherry & SOFEpod: * Become a patron on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes goodies, and merch: SOFEpod.com/Patreon /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33960192

#106 Group Therapy Zoom Parties w/ Viola/Madeline 11/05/2024

#106 Group Therapy Zoom Parties w/ Viola/Madeline Welcome to Episode 106 of SOFE Pod, featuring the multifaceted Viola (also known as Madeline)! 🎉 Join us as we dive into a mix of hilarious, heartfelt, and meaningful conversations. Viola/Madeline shares their experiences as a long-time KATG (Keith and The Girl) listener and caller, tackling this year's crucial election, and navigating radical change. We also explore adventures in pottery (including a Pottery Personalities game), the journey of finding love in both queer and straight spaces, and our shared love for drag as a form of queer liberation. This episode is all about connection, growth, and celebrating identity. 💖 Segments include: The lore of KATG and community stories Navigating radical change and election reflections Adventures in pottery and Pottery Personalities Searching for love across queer and straight communities Embracing drag as queer liberation Tune in, laugh with us, and be part of this unique group therapy experience! ✨ /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33791997

#105 Five on It w/ Craig Klein 10/09/2024

#105 Five on It w/ Craig Klein In this episode of **Series of Fortunate Events (SOFE)**, I sit down with Craig Klein from Five on it Live to dive into a fun and insightful chat! We reminisce about KATG chat memories through the "panini" (pandemic) and explore the differences between online and real-life friendships. Together, we break down what drives us, tackle the topic of hyperfixation vs obsession, and share stories from outcast cultures. Plus, we talk about Honey the Ghost Hunter, play a silly art game, and test our Hollywood trivia knowledge in a fun gamelet! Don't miss our segment **Five on it Live** for some unexpected twists! 🔔 **Subscribe for more** interviews, games, and pop culture insights! Follow us for behind-the-scenes content and more exciting episodes at **SOFEpod.com**! #KATG #CraigKlein #InternetVsIRL #Hyperfixation #GhostHunter #HollywoodTrivia #PodcastGames #OutcastCultures #FiveOnItLive /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33393142

#104 Burlesque Clownery w/ Kiki Maroon 09/26/2024

#104 Burlesque Clownery w/ Kiki Maroon In this fun-filled episode of the SOFE Pod (Series of Fortunate Events), we sit down with the incredibly talented Kiki Maroon, a multi-faceted performer blending burlesque, clownery, and comedy. Kiki shares her unique journey from a stripping clown to a headlining Las Vegas residency performer from October to January. We also chat about: The creation of Charli the balloon dog, Kiki's adorable sidekick Kiki’s background in costume design and how it shaped her career The power of manifestation in her life and career Kiki’s hilarious stripping cow number and MeMe’s Krispy Kreme rollin' hot to go routine Exciting games and fun stories as Kiki gears up for her Vegas residency Don’t miss out on this exciting episode full of laughs, inspiration, and Kiki’s unique brand of burlesque clownery! /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33219687

#103 Bunty w/ a "C" ft. Major Hammy 09/19/2024

#103 Bunty w/ a "C" ft. Major Hammy In this episode of Series of Fortunate Events (SOFE Pod), MeMe sits down with Major Hammy, fresh off their performance on the Dolores stage at Outside Lands! 🎤 ✨ We dive into Major's journey, including their lead role in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Drag Show, and reminisce about our first meeting. 🛍️ New Merchandise Alert? We're currently curating our latest drop, "Chaos Coalescing"! Sign up to the Patreon to stay on top of the latest drops! 🎭 CounterPulse Dance Shows: We chat about Major's incredible dance performances at CounterPulse and what’s next on the horizon. 🎮 This or That Game: Major takes on our fun and quirky game—find out their favorite picks! 📚 Bel-Air Trivia: Test your knowledge alongside us with some fun trivia from Major's iconic role. 👉 Patreon: Support MeMeCherry Productions on Patreon for behind-the-scenes content, exclusive merch, and more! Join the community and be part of the party. /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33129752

#102 Hello Television Viewers w/ Nick DiRamio 09/12/2024

#102 Hello Television Viewers w/ Nick DiRamio In this episode of Series of Fortunate Events (SOFE Pod), MeMeCherry chats with YouTuber Nick DiRamio, known for his deep dives into pop culture and bizarre religious movies! 📺✨ 📝 Highlights: MeMe found Nick during the Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star era 🎥 We discuss religious trauma, especially as queer individuals 🏳️‍🌈🙏 Dive into the rise of podcast drama, including “Cancelled Girls” & the Zack Sang situation 🎙️🔥 Reflect on our past dating experiences and how some were inappropriate with older partners 💔 Nick shares his journey as a YouTube content creator & tips on growing his channel 📈💻 Play a fun pop culture gamelet 🎉 Talk about MeMe’s new Patreon, our passion for merch, & content creation processes 🛍️✨ End with a fun game called "Rate the Drama" 🎭👑 /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/33014637

#101 Set for Life: The Musical w/ Ritch Duncan 09/05/2024

#101 Set for Life: The Musical w/ Ritch Duncan MeMeCherry chats with writer, comedian, and digital creator Ritch Duncan! Known for his work writing social media content for beloved Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Elmo, and Bert & Ernie, Ritch shares fascinating stories from his freelance work with PBS Kids and admiration for Jim Henson and his iconic puppets. We also dive deep into Ritch’s love for CATS the musical, including his experience sneaking into Broadway shows in the 90s and a fun CATS trivia game! Plus, we play a hilarious fictional Broadway show prompts game. Ritch also talks about his comedy special Set For Life and his upcoming show Pizzazz with Gary Gulman at QED Astoria. To top it off, Ritch reflects on being in New York during 9/11 and how it impacted his life. /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32932302

#100 Giggle Fest Extravaganza w/ Florida Man & Mama Celeste 09/02/2024

#100 Giggle Fest Extravaganza w/ Florida Man & Mama Celeste 🎉 Welcome to the SOFE Pod 100 Giggle Fest Extravaganza! 🎉 It's a major milestone as we celebrate 100 episodes of the Series of Fortunate Events Podcast! Since 2017, we've been bringing you laughs, insights, and incredible guests. For this special episode, my dear friends Florida Man and Mama Celeste flip the script and interview me—Mariana (aka MeMeCherry)—about my podcasting journey. Expect non-stop giggles, heartwarming stories, and behind-the-scenes moments as we dive into: My podcasting highlights and struggles over the years How the podcast has grown since 2017 What it's like being a podcaster and building a community - Loads of fun, laughter, and love This is a *Giggle Fest Extravaganza* you don't want to miss! 📌 🎧 Thank you to everyone who's supported SOFE Pod! We're celebrating 100 episodes, and here's to 100 more! Like, comment, and share your favorite SOFE moments! /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32856077

#99 Homegrown w/ DeAnn Wiley @DeeLaSheArt 08/29/2024

#99 Homegrown w/ DeAnn Wiley @DeeLaSheArt In this episode, we dive into the creative world of DeAnn Wiley, also known as DeeLashee Artistry. DeAnn shares her journey as an artist and children's book author-illustrator, discussing the deep connections she forms through her art, which captures the essence of family, memory, and tradition. 🔗 Connect with DeAnn Wiley: Instagram: @deelasheeart 📢 Next Episode Teaser: Stay tuned for our 100 episode celebration extravaganza! /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32777857

#98 Five Finger Disco w/ Charles Hawthorne [Part Two] 08/23/2024

#98 Five Finger Disco w/ Charles Hawthorne [Part Two] In part two of this episode, MeMe and DJ Charles Hawthorne dive deep into the groove with Five Finger Disco and his dynamic partnership with Nina Sol. They play some fun games, like 'Disco or Dud?' and match Muppets to disco songs they’d rock at a Five Finger Disco party. The conversation also rolls into Sesame Street Disco, the outdoor drag roller skating show 'Rollin' with the Homos,' where MeMe will be making her performance debut. To top it off, they share their passion for Oaklash and the powerful sense of community it fosters. /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32712007

#98 Five Finger Disco w/ Charles Hawthorne [Part One] 08/21/2024

#98 Five Finger Disco w/ Charles Hawthorne [Part One] In Part One of this Series of Fortunate Events episode, MeMeCherry welcomes DJ, party promoter, and executive coach Charles Hawthorne. Charles opens up about his journey into executive coaching, sharing insights from his Substack and offering coaching advice to pop stars like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, and Cher. We also dive into Charles’ DJ journey, where he describes his DJ style in a fun and unique way—like a cookie! He shares stories about honing his DJ skills during lockdown with co-DJ Nate Manic of Rollin’ with the Homos. Plus, MeMe expresses how much Charles has helped them grow through the power of honest feedback. This episode is packed with valuable lessons, fun games, and a sneak peek into the world of DJing and coaching. Stay tuned for Part Two! /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32675817

#97 Message in a bottle w/ Rod Morrow [Part Two] 08/15/2024

#97 Message in a bottle w/ Rod Morrow [Part One] 08/13/2024

#97 Message in a bottle w/ Rod Morrow [Part One] MeMe is joined by superstar podcaster Rod Morrow from TBWT! Part One: Deadpool x Wolverine Movie | Dr Doom Announcement | X Men Layers | How was his podcast “The Black Guy Who Tips” was started | First era of comedy podcasts via KATG | Game of Thrones vs KATG Universe, which is messier? | Rose & Thorn of Content Creating | New Patreon! |Fitness Journey /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32551557

#96 Neuro Spicy Club w/ Mudd 08/08/2024

#95 Warren for Oakland w/ Warren Logan 08/01/2024

#95 Warren for Oakland w/ Warren Logan We are back for a new season of the Pod! MeMe is joined by Warren Logan: Warren’s journey to public service | Award winning covid response w/ the city of Oakland | The ups & downs of being a candidate for public office | This or That | Community Work | Two truths & a Lie | Lightning Round | Keep an eye out for all the new things in SOFE Pod Land! /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/32358387

#94 La Belleza w/ Bonita Rose 12/03/2023

#93 Behind the Velvet Rope w David Yontef 11/23/2023

#92 Save The Port Bar 11/08/2023

#92 Save The Port Bar MeMe is joined today by owner of The Port Bar, Richie Fuentes & resident diva, Amoura Teese to chat about the current fight The Port Bar team is facing with the bar’s landlord. MeMe also chats with other performers to share their favorite memories at The Port Bar. /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/28550594

#91 Prolific Nightmares & Daydreams w/ Dollii 10/16/2023

#90 Bonnet Files w/ Bettyie Jayne 10/10/2023

#90 Bonnet Files w/ Bettyie Jayne MeMe comes to you once again from Fluid510, this time from the green room with the talented Bettyie Jane! Playing the LONG game with BJ | Fresh Prince of Bel Air LIVE | MeMe’s Drag Debut! | Drag Etiquette | Life of a Bio Queen | Bonnet Files w/ BJ | Go to Bed Wig - Fresh Prince | Kiki KaiKai Bill - Pop Culture Edition | /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/28281866

#89 The Theme is HOLES w/ Jota Mercury 10/07/2023

#88 Scripting the Flip w/ Angel Food Cakes 10/04/2023

#87 Haute Ones w/ Hennessy Williams 10/01/2023

#86 Young & Beautiful w/ Shiksa 09/23/2023

#85 But Actually w/ Lucinda Puss 09/17/2023

#84 Drag King-ery w/ Hands 09/11/2023

#83 [Custom Object] Lip-Sync//Dance w/ Ambrose 08/29/2023

#82 I Wanna Be A Producer! w/ Mama Celeste 08/24/2023

#82 I Wanna Be A Producer! w/ Mama Celeste We have another returning guest joining MeMe at Fluid 510, it’s the canonical comedy queen: Mama Celeste! The power of ownership BB’s | Dancing down memory lane | State of the union Bay Area Drag | RUN don’t walk to catch Fresh Prince of Bel Air LIVE @ Oasis | Is Mama the Andy Kaufman of drag…? | Mama’s DJ Adventures w/ the Beeps & the Boops | Club Poppers returns..? | Counterpulse Journey | Rollin w/ The Homos | Booked or T-Shirt? | Questions from Internetlandia | Mama flips the tables on MeMe again, this time with KKP | Did you enjoy this love fest? | | | | /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/27836484

#81 Accessible Superstars w KaiKai Bee Michaels 08/19/2023

#81 Accessible Superstars w KaiKai Bee Michaels Another award winning drag performer comes by Fluid 510 to chat with MeMe: KaiKai Bee Michaels! | Drag Journey | Sustainability in Drag | Bay Area Drag | Go to Bed Wig Zelda | KKB Star Wars & Adventure Time Edition | /episode/index/show/seriesoffortunateevents/id/27795810

#80 H Word Bullies w/ La Chucha 08/13/2023

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