Sparkle & Circulate with Justin Sayre

Sparkle & Circulate with Justin Sayre is the official comedy podcast of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization promoting the lives and legacies of the icons of the LGBT community.

The Raw File with Julian Fleisher 02/08/2018

The Raw File with Julian Fleisher Julian Fleisher - the sophisticated vocalist, composer, bandleader, producer, actor and author - discusses his albums “Rather Big” and “Finally,” his book "The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide"... and why he needs a boyfriend. Plus, he spills secrets about his musical collaborations with Kiki & Herb and Ana Gasteyer. And Justin sends us his best for the new year, if slightly belatedly. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/6238063

Give Them the Legend with Lady Rizo 01/01/2018

Give Them the Legend with Lady Rizo Lady Rizo, the Grammy winning chanteuse, vocalist and songwriter, discusses her second album "Indigo" - recorded at the legendary Royal Studios in Memphis - and her annual Nina Simone tribute. She comes to the IOS studio to talk about growing up in a theatrical hippy family in Oregon and how motherhood has affected her as a performer. Plus, Justin takes on the holiday season and muses about the passing of 2017. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/6104460

Dayglo Naked Whatever with Kenny Mellman 11/27/2017

Dayglo Naked Whatever with Kenny Mellman Kenny Mellman - one of the minds behind Kiki & Herb and Our Hit Parade - shares tales of recording and touring with his band The Julie Ruin, opposite punk icon Kathleen Hanna. Their latest album is "Hit Reset." Kenny describes how he and Justin Vivian Bond met and developed characters for their famous duo, plus discusses his upcoming solo record and Taylor Swift project. Also, Justin shares personal stories of how Kenny's various projects influenced his own life and work. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5981724

Super Tight with Jake Shears 08/29/2017

Super Tight with Jake Shears Jake Shears - the lead singer and songwriter for the fabulous neo-glam rock band Scissor Sisters - discusses the origins of the group, how their signature sound developed, and the amazing backstory behind their surprise hit “Let’s Have a Kiki.” He also tells the I.O.S. about his friendship and collaboration with Elton John, his upcoming stage musical of the Tales of the City novels and his secret crush on a band member. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5687193

Disorderly Homosexuals with Dick Leitsch 07/01/2017

Disorderly Homosexuals with Dick Leitsch Dick Leitsch is a dedicated activist for the gay community who served as the president of the New York chapter of the Mattachine Society and headed the legendary "Sip In" at the historic bar Julius over 50 years ago. He was also the first gay journalist to report on the original Stonewall riots. At age 82, he is a regular at the monthly Mattachine Party at Julius and now he joins the IOS membership to tell tales about his adventures. Plus, our host Justin Sayre presents his annual reflections on Gay Pride. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5498192

Smell of Love with Amber Martin 06/01/2017

Smell of Love with Amber Martin Amber Martin joins Justin to discuss her debut album "A.M. Gold" - which features collaborations with transgender pioneer Kate Bornstein and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters - her love of vintage K-Tel records, and Mattachine, the acclaimed New York queer party she hosts with John Cameron Mitchell. Plus, Justin introduces some new Gay Slang including the soon-to-be-legendary "Girl Wha?" /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5408147

Drag Is Our Vaudeville with Jinkx Monsoon 04/26/2017

Drag Is Our Vaudeville with Jinkx Monsoon Jinkx Monsoon - winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 5 on Logo TV - joins Chairman Sayre and the I.O.S. to discuss the recording "The Inevitable Album" and her upcoming collection of new music, in addition to touring with her fellow queens and her work as a Trans advocate. Plus, Justin discusses his love of drag and how it's influenced his life and work. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5300406

All That Jazz with Gabrielle Stravelli 03/28/2017

All That Jazz with Gabrielle Stravelli The new jazz sensation - praised by the New York Times for her "phenomenal voice, easygoing confidence and impeccable taste" and called "irresistibly polished and triumphant" by The Huffington Post - discusses her latest album and current tour. "Dream Ago," her new collection of invigorating original songs and select covers, was just released. She and Justin discuss her trip to the Middle East with the U.S. State Department, their mutual admiration of iconic singer Carmen McRae and love for everything jazz. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5210391

Full Release with Isaac Oliver 02/10/2017

Full Release with Isaac Oliver Isaac Oliver - author of the acclaimed memoir "Intimacy Idiot," called by "laugh-out-loud funny" by National Public Radio - talks online dating, casual sex, hookup apps and the current political upheaval. Plus, Justin reveals the reasons his live variety show The Meeting* will end after its eighth and final season this year. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/5072243

Shaving Through Makeup with Lady Bunny 01/08/2017

Shaving Through Makeup with Lady Bunny Lady Bunny reflects on growing up Quaker, starting in classical theater, creating the legendary "Wigstock" festival, her current hit comedy show "Trans-Jester" and talks politics, politics, and more politics! Justin also contemplates the recent election and how to move forward in a world less amenable to our LGBT community. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4972440

Whatever Happened to Coco? with Jim Colucci 08/24/2016

Whatever Happened to Coco? with Jim Colucci Jim Colucci, author of the terrific new book "Golden Girls Forever," tells Justin about his research into everyone's favorite Miami foursome, the inside story of the TV show, the truth behind the infamous feud between Bea Arthur and Betty White and - of course - the fate of Coco, the houseboy who never made it past the pilot. Justin also talks about how "The Golden Girls" has influenced his own life and work. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4614858

Siren of Coney Island with Carol Lipnik 07/27/2016

Siren of Coney Island with Carol Lipnik Justin Sayre chats with Carol Lipnik - the singer called "an ethereal vocal phenomenon" by The New York Times - about her latest album "Almost Back to Normal," her Sunday night residency at the downtown NYC club Pangea, and her influences from Mothra to Laura Nyro. She and Justin wax rhapsodic about Tennessee Williams, the 13th Century poet Rumi and B-movies of the 50s. Plus, Justin offers some simple tips on staying cool, calm and collected during the summer. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4547619

Happy Pride with Robert W. Richards 06/23/2016

Happy Pride with Robert W. Richards The I.O.S. welcomes famed artist Robert W. Richards - who has designed album covers for music luminaries like Peggy Lee, Lena Horne and Peter Allen - to talk about his new book "Seduction," a stunning collection of erotic illustrations. Richards regales us with stories of seeing Bette at the Baths, running away to Las Vegas with Dinah Washington, and his important work with the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art. Also, Justin wishes the membership a great Pride and tells us about his new comedy album "The Gay Agenda." /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4464098

The Shade of It All with Alaska 05/04/2016

The Shade of It All with Alaska Alaska Thunderfuck joins the I.O.S. to talk about her experience /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4342693

Meryl and More with Michael Schulman 04/11/2016

Meryl and More with Michael Schulman Author Michael Schulman tells us the inside story on the creation of his new book "Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," plus the live evening of Oscar acceptance speeches he produces and a particularly eventful interview with Grace Jones. Also, Justin Sayre gives his take on the gays and their iconic divas. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4286317

Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham 03/03/2016

Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham Nathan Lee Graham - currently appearing in "Zoolander 2" - discusses his collaboration with Will Ferrell, his longtime friendship with Eartha Kitt and his upcoming debut album. Plus, Justin reflects on how a vacation to Europe inspired a change in personal style and an investigation of the fashion icons of the 60s. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4192273

Room for Milk with Cole Escola 01/31/2016

Room for Milk with Cole Escola Cole discusses his role on the Hulu comedy program "Difficult People," his upcoming book "Room for Milk" and longtime collaboration with previous podcast guest Jeffery Self. Justin and Cole bond over their mutual love of Lucille Ball and Elaine Stritch and ponder the state of gay relationships. Also, Justin muses on the new year and his recent birthday. Featured music is by singer/songwriter Rob Townsend. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4115451

Sparkle, Nellie, Sparkle! with Nellie McKay 12/26/2015

Sparkle, Nellie, Sparkle! with Nellie McKay Justin interviews Nellie about her new album of 60's classics "My Weekly Reader," vegan restaurants and what to do about those pesky groupies! They chat about Doris Day, the evils of the internet and the challenges of songwriting. Also, Justin ponders the travails of the holiday season and the meaning of his birthday. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/4038712

Does the I.O.S. Sound Gay? with David Thorpe 11/04/2015

Does the I.O.S. Sound Gay? with David Thorpe We discuss the documentary film "Do I Sound Gay?" with its writer and director David Thorpe, who interviewed Tim Gunn, George Takei, David Sedaris and other queer celebrities about the interplay between their sexuality and their voices. Thorpe gives us the inside story about what he discovers about himself and the world in the process. Plus, Justin gives us his take on the fall theater season and his latest California shenanigans. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3920916

Ass Up with Brendan Maclean 09/22/2015

Ass Up with Brendan Maclean "Sparkle & Circulate" welcomes Aussie singer and songwriter Brendan Maclean, who discusses his new EP "Thought I'd Cry For You Forever," his time on the set of Baz Luhrmann's film "The Great Gatsby," creating new music with RuPaul's producer Lucian Piane and collaborating with Neil Gaiman on a new song. Also, Justin gives the back story behind his debut novel "Husky," which is being released this month. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3814155

Guy and Doll with Guy Branum 08/28/2015

Guy and Doll with Guy Branum Justin Sayre talks with comedian and television writer Guy Branum about Chelsea Handler, Billy Eichner and Joan Rivers, as well as the secrets of comedy and the nature of love. Guy discusses the creation of his recently-released debut comedy album "Effable." Also, Justin talks about his summer and getting back to work over at "2 Broke Girls." /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3763764

Getting the Fever with James Gavin 08/04/2015

Getting the Fever with James Gavin Host and I.O.S. chair Justin Sayre welcomes the acclaimed biographer James Gavin, who discusses his latest book "Is That All There Is? - The Strange Life of Peggy Lee" and his previous tomes on legendary entertainers Lena Horne and Chet Baker, in addition to his history of intimate New York nightlife. Gavin tells us about his favorite recordings from these artists, as well as his upcoming book. Plus, Justin muses on his summer music selections. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3714409

Justin x2 with Justin Vivian Bond 07/01/2015

Justin x2 with Justin Vivian Bond The singer, songwriter, author and painter comes to I.O.S. headquarters to talk about the birth of Kiki & Herb, v's award winning memoir and summer season at Bard College. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3648220

Over the Rainbow with Carl Siciliano 05/12/2015

Over the Rainbow with Carl Siciliano The I.O.S. celebrates Pride and Judy Garland for our fifth annual Night of a Thousand Judys, which benefits The Ali Forney Center. The episode includes an in-depth conversation with Carl Siciliano, a leader in providing shelter and services for homeless LGBT youth. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3549241

Going Queer with Randy Harrison 04/17/2015

Going Queer with Randy Harrison In the May 2015 edition - the sixth in our epic series - Justin speaks with actor and writer Randy Harrison about his key role in the pioneering gay TV show "Queer as Folk," as well as working in the theater and his upcoming film co-starring Michael Urie. Justin also talks about his love for the city by the bay, San Francisco - and Justin's new show taking place there. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3497988

Going Down Under with Kim David Smith 03/05/2015

Going Down Under with Kim David Smith In episode five, Chairman Justin Sayre schools the membership on the rich history of the International Order of Sodomites and talks to performer Kim David Smith about his two new albums, growing up in Austalia and riffing on Eartha Kitt, Kylie Minogue and Courtney Act. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3404534

Top Floor of the Apollo with Sarah Dash 02/07/2015

Top Floor of the Apollo with Sarah Dash In the fourth episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - has an in-depth conversation with Sarah Dash, one of the stars behind Labelle's iconic "Lady Marmelade" and her own hits like "Sinnerman." She shares her amazing journey and stories of working with Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Keith Richards, Dinah Washington (!) and more. Also, Justin talks about the organization's flagship holiday, International Bottom Appreciation Day. Ladies, this is one for the archives. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3350272

Self Promotion with Jeffery Self 01/05/2015

Self Promotion with Jeffery Self To usher in the new year, Chairman Justin Sayre discusses his work writing on the hit CBS-TV sitcom "2 Broke Girls" and talks with writer/performer Jeffery Self - host of the his own new podcast "This Is Really Important" - about his two books and new film. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3277413

The Pursuit of Kitsch with Frank DeCaro 12/02/2014

The Pursuit of Kitsch with Frank DeCaro In the second episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - muses about the wonders of winter in New York. He chats with wonderful Frank DeCaro about gay marriage, his daily radio program on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and his tome "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook." /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3215097

Hanging from Chandeliers with Michael Musto 11/06/2014

Hanging from Chandeliers with Michael Musto In our premiere episode, Justin Sayre - the Chairman of the International Order of Sodomites - talks about his new schedule commuting back and forth to L.A. to fulfill his board duties and has an in-depth conversation with famed New York journalist Michael Musto about his books (including the latest "Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back"), his longtime gig as nightlife reporter and celebrity interviewer for the Village Voice and his current column for Out.com. /episode/index/show/sparkleandcirculate/id/3164349

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