Drag is the New Spandex :: Return of Ginger Minj
Ginger Minj is back! After a epic journey across the world, your favorite glamour toad (and ours) sits down with Oral and Pat to spill the real T about all your favorite Ru Paul Drag Race queens. She even shares her thoughts on the queens of Season 8! All this and much more of this episode of Flame On's Drag is the New Spandex! http://nerdyshow.com/2016/03/flame-on-episode-108-drag/
1hr 22m Mar 04, 2016
1hr 22m
Episode 107 :: In Formation
The boys of Flame ON! are back and in formation and ready to slay! It's our pre/post-Valentine's Day edition of your favorite gay and geeky podcast and we're here to fill you in on the best and worst of pop culture! From the big game (or as we called it, the Beyonce concert featuring Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Bruno Mars) to The Magicians and your favorite superhero TV shows, to this month in comi...
1hr 53m Feb 19, 2016
1hr 53m
Episode 106 :: Jessica Jones
The boys of Flame ON! are back for another microsode and this time they tackle the widely acclaimed Marvel and Netflix show, Jessica Jones! They take turns giving their opinions of what made the show great, what could have been better, and what they thought of David Tennant's ominous role as Kilgrave, The Purple Man! Have you watched the newest Marvel/Netflix series yet? If so, let us know wha...
45m Feb 05, 2016
45m
Episode 105 :: Snape Stardust
The Flame ON! gang is back and pop culture will never be the same! The past few weeks have been full of untimely passing including Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie - and Severus Snape - Alan Rickman, but in addition to the bad news, we're also here to share our thoughts on the Golden Globes, video games, movies, and of course comics! Plus, we welcome our newest advertising sponsor, Comic Bento! As...
1hr 22m Jan 21, 2016
1hr 22m
Episode 104 :: Star Wars
It's a brand new year here at Flame ON! and what better kick it off than by talking about the BIGGEST movie in the world, STAR WARS?!? Bryan, Oral, Jarrod, Big Daddy Jeff, B.J. and Pat sit down to discuss some of their favorite things about the movie, how it compared to their childhood memories, what plot holes had them scratching their heads, and much more! Plus you'll get to hear about a Nerd...
50m Jan 07, 2016
50m
Episode 103 :: 2015 In Review
The boys are off enjoying their holidays with family and friends, but we've got more than a best-of episode to round out 2015. Not only did Pat, the talking bear-skin rug, sit down and comb through all of 2015 for some aural highlights to share with you on this episode, but the boys also took a break from their revels to record their favorite gay and geeky things from 2015. http://nerdyshow.co...
1hr 19m Dec 24, 2015
1hr 19m
Episode 102 :: Hannibal
Join Bryan and Jeff for an in depth discussion about the master class on darkly beautiful horror by Bryan Fuller! From the artful shots of death and dismemberment to the intense psychological thrill of the chase to find a serial killer, this show had it all and the boys are here to share their love of the series with all of you! Did the show do the source material justice? Did it end too soon? ...
1hr 13m Dec 09, 2015
1hr 13m
Episode 101 :: DIE, KITTY! DIE!
On this episode of your favorite gay and geeky pop culture podcast, Bryan sits down with Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz, two veteran cartoonists with a hot new Kickstarter comic book project called DIE, KITTY! DIE! Dan and Fernando explain what made them decide to launch Kitty into the world via crowdfunding, how working for publishers like Archie comics has shaped their work, and what they see i...
36m Nov 27, 2015
36m
Episode 100 :: Centennial
It's been just over 4 years, and we're finally reaching our centennial episode! To celebrate, we've brought together members old and new along with special guests from the Nerdy Show network to discuss our latest pop culture obsessions and recommendations, all from a uniquely gay and geeky perspective. http://nerdyshow.com/2015/11/flame-on-episode-100-centennial
2hr 30m Nov 12, 2015
2hr 30m
Episode 99 :: Crime Fighter Inquiry
Bill Zanowitz from Comic Book Bears and Mark Parmon from Grizzly and the Bear Patrol sit down with Bryan to discuss their exciting new comic book The Crime Fighter Inquiry #1, how they approached this project, and their various backgrounds in comics. Be sure to check out their Kickstarter to support independent, self-published comics! http://nerdyshow.com/2015/11/flame-on-episode-99-crime-figh...
41m Nov 03, 2015
41m
Episode 98 :: Bear Bust Banter
The fur was flying here in Orlando, FL recently as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Bear Bust! Bryan and Pat, the Talking Bear Skin Rug, are joined by Steve and Jason from Charlotte, NC to discuss all the craziness and fun that was had during this historic event that took place at the Parliament House from October 15-18, 2015! Bear Bust XXV was the only place you could find the cast of Whe...
1hr 37m Oct 29, 2015
1hr 37m
Episode 97 :: Comic Con Chatter
Fresh from Pat and Bryan's trip to New York Comic Con, Oral and BJ sit join them to discuss the geeky fall TV premieres, the excitement of playing with blocks in Lego Dimensions, and all their adventures in New York City for NYCC2015. http://nerdyshow.com/2015/10/flame-on-episode-97-comic-con-chatter
1hr 44m Oct 14, 2015
1hr 44m
Episode 96 :: Drag Is The New Spandex :: Jenna The Singing Drag Hag Diva
It's Flame ON! Friday and we're back with another amazing episode of Drag is the New Spandex! Join Oral and Pat as they take you through a different side of drag, the drag hag! Jenna TheSingingDragHagDiva has seen and done more in the world of drag than some of the queens in the business! Hear what got Jenna into the world of drag, which queens she thinks are the best in the business and what h...
2hr 5m Sep 29, 2015
2hr 5m
Episode 95 :: Breaking Blocks With Mario
The boys of Flame ON! are back for an all new cast recording! While Bryan is away on assignment, Pat, The Talking Bear Skin Rug, assembles this month's round table, which includes Jeff, Jarrod and B.J., to discuss the pop culture topics that are tickling their fancy! Listen in for their take on the Kim Davis controversy including the "Still Does His/Her Job" meme and the incredibly hysterical N...
1hr 37m Sep 15, 2015
1hr 37m
Episode 94 :: Drag Is The New Spandex :: Enter The Drag Dungeon
It's a special edition of Flame ON! and Drag is the New Spandex as we bring you our first Drag Crossover Event! There's a new podcast based out of St. Louis and we wanted to to introduce them to you! Oral and Pat are about to enter the Drag Dungeon! We join Jason and John of Drag Dungeon to talk about what makes them tick, what got them into the drag culture, why they wanted to do a podcast in...
1hr 18m Sep 13, 2015
1hr 18m
Episode 93 :: Dave Ebersole
It's another Flame ON! Friday, and this week, Bryan sits down with Dave Ebersole, the writer of the noir comic Dash for Northwest Press (www.teamdashcomic.com). Bryan talks to Daved about his work as a playwright, his formidable years at a religious school, and how those experiences have shaped his artistic work. They also get into their respective views on Christianity, how much their parochia...
1hr 30m Sep 03, 2015
1hr 30m
Episode 92 :: The Even More Fantastic Five
While Bryan is away the boys of Flame ON! will play! Join Pat the talking Bear Skin Rug along with Jarrod, Oral, BJ and long time listener Humberto as they tackle the world of pop culture from a gay and geeky perspective! You’ll get to hear about the less than stellar reboot of the Fantastic 4 and how it rained on Jarrod’s date night, our take on the news coming out of D23, the upcoming Marvel ...
1hr 14m Aug 20, 2015
1hr 14m
Episode 91 :: Final Fantasy XIV and LGBTQ Guilds
Do you like to ride Chocobos? Are you the kind of gamer that enjoys a healthy does of sex chat among your fellow LGBTQ guild mates? Or do you just prefer to create a hot toon and solo your way around a virtual world? Well, no matter what your style of online gaming, Final Fantasy XIV can do it all! Join Bryan, special guest hosts Erik and Jacob (the former straight boy on the floor), and guest...
1hr 40m Aug 05, 2015
1hr 40m
Episode 90 :: Honey I Shrunk the Ant Man
Fresh from seeing Marvel's Ant Man, the boys convene to review the movie, discuss all of the exciting trailers and announcements from San Diego Comic Con, and review the latest in TV, gaming, and comic books. Special guests Erik and Melody join Bryan, Pat, and Oral for all this and the usual gay and geeky excitement on this episode of Flame ON! http://nerdyshow.com/2015/07/flame-on-episode-90-...
1hr 14m Jul 23, 2015
1hr 14m
Episode 89 :: Secret Comic Wars
Bryan, Oral and Pat are back with a brand new episode of Flame ON! and they're here to dish about all the goings on in the comic world! From Marvel's line altering Secret Wars and all of the tie-ins to DC's post-Convergence fallout to the indie titles that are rocking our world, we've got you covered! We'll let you know which books are hitting a home run and which of them have turned out to be ...
2hr 13m Jul 09, 2015
2hr 13m
Episode 88 :: Raptors Gone Wild
After a hot summer of blockbusters like the Avengers and Jurassic World, the boys of Flame ON! still found time to sit down and review the latest bubbles in pop culture for you, dear listener. Our substitute Flamers BJ and Adam help review Pixar's new movie Inside Out and HeroesCon 2015, along with a "choose-your-own adventure" style reaction to the impending Supreme Court decision on gay marri...
1hr 13m Jun 25, 2015
1hr 13m
Episode 87 :: LGBT Kickstarter
Every now and then, we love to feature Kickstarter projects with LGBT themes and interview the creators behind them. This episode, we have Jase Peeples, the author of Square Zair Pair, and Anthony Ford, the lead designer of Post Replica Square Zair Pair is an LGBT children's book about celebrating diversity and finding acceptance, and Post Replica is a futuristic "tablet-top" RPG about androids...
1hr 6m Jun 07, 2015
1hr 6m
Episode 86 :: Mad Max: Fury Road
Do you like movies with shirtless men driving tricked out cars and trucks? What about post-Apocalyptic epics with bad-ass women warriors on bikes trying to save civilization? Well, the big-budget, brash return of the Mad Max saga is BACK, and we've got our Flame ON! crew to cover the carnage. Oral, Jarrod, and Bryan convene to discuss what they loved about Fury Road, why the comic book prequels...
49m May 27, 2015
49m
Episode 85 :: Avengers: Age of Wanda
Flame ON! Assemble! Having just seen the new Avengers movie, the boys and our very own Scarlet Bitch Oral brings their own brand of chaos magic to share what they liked and didn't like so much. They also get into trouble spilling some sweet T all over Ru Paul's Drag Race, dish about their favorite moments for Agents of SHIELD and Flash, and hear a taste of why Gotham is the worst comic-book sho...
1hr 40m May 14, 2015
1hr 40m
Episode 84 :: Daredevil
After a weekend (or two) of binge watching, the boys are back to expose their legal briefs on the hot new Marvel Netflix series Daredevil. From the ultraviolence of street brawls to the legal proceedings of the courtroom to the personal dating life of Wilson Fisk (really?), there's a lot to take in over the 13 hours of the series! Listen in to hear what the boys of Flame ON! think of it all, an...
1hr 11m Apr 30, 2015
1hr 11m
Episode 83 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: Trixie Mattel
She took the internet by storm after she was wrongfully sent home from Ru Paul's Drag Race, and now Trixie Mattel is sitting down with the boys of Flame ON! to set the record straight...well, as much as she is contractually allowed to anyway. Find out Trixie's favorite games to play when she's out of drag, her true feelings on the other Season 7 queens, and who she thinks is coming back to rejo...
45m Apr 19, 2015
45m
Episode 82 :: Unbreakable
With Oral and Eric away on secret missions, the Unbreakable Adam joins Pat, Bryan, Jeff, and Jarrod to dish about the summer movies they're most excited about, which TV shows have got them hooked, and all of the latest updates in the world of comic books. http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/flame-on-episode-82-unbreakable
1hr 17m Apr 16, 2015
1hr 17m
Episode 81 :: Dean Haspiel
What does technology do to us as individuals and as a society? Also, just how hot would it be if Wolverine and Namor kissed? Dean Haspiel, award-winning cartoonist, joined Bryan and special guest Billy Z from The Comic Book Bears podcast to discuss these questions, Dean's smoking hot Billy Dogma stories, and his work with Mark Waid and others on the Archie Comic's The Fox series. http://nerdys...
1hr 8m Apr 02, 2015
1hr 8m
Episode 80 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: Detox
The boys are back with another exciting episode of Drag is the New Spandex! That’s right, the boys are on a roll and ready to give you a glimpse into the life and career of one of our favorite RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 queens, Detox! Taking some time out from her hectic schedule, Detox sat down with Oral and Pat after her last performance at the Parliament House to talk about her beginnings i...
1hr 2m Mar 23, 2015
1hr 2m
Episode 79 :: Round Up
Pat and Bryan return from the Texas Bear Round Up with stories of hot and geeky bears and join the rest of the gang to discuss the hilarious spy movie Kingsman, their favorite geeky shows like Gotham, Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, the Flash, Justified, Helix, and much more. Stay tuned to the end for our monthly review of our favorite comics from Marvel, DC, Image, and other comics publishers....
1hr 41m Mar 18, 2015
1hr 41m
Episode 78 :: Jonathan Coulton Interview
We've got the one and only Code Monkey himself, Jonathan Coulton, who sat down just recently with Pat and Bryan to talk about his career, all of the projects that have led him to become the singer/songwriter/NPR-host that he is today. Find out how his podcast/albums Thing a Week helped him break out into the wide-world of full-time musician, why Artificial Heart is his best album yet, and what ...
29m Mar 05, 2015
29m
Episode 77 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: Ginger Minj
Drag is the New Spandex, Flame On!'s spotlight on the nerdy queens of the drag circuit, is back and boy do we have a show for you!. To celebrate the premiere of season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Oral and Pat sat down and dished the dirt and spilled the T with one of this season’s queens, Ginger Minj! Find out all about our newest local television star and where she came from, how the Drag Race h...
1hr 30m Mar 01, 2015
1hr 30m
Episode 76 :: F.I.R.E.S.T.O.R.M. of Fun
The stars have finally aligned with all SIX regular members of Flame ON! merging into a F.I.R.E.S.T.O.R.M. (so many words in that abbreviation) like entity in to discuss their collective reviews of TV, video games, and comic books for the past month. Bryan, Pat, Jarrod, Jeff, Eric, and Oral all sit down to discuss the decidedly mixed finale to American Horror Story: Freak Show; the fantastic er...
1hr 50m Feb 19, 2015
1hr 50m
Episode 75 :: Harry Potter
Boys love their wands, and the Flame On! crew is no exception. In this episode, Bryan and Oral sit down to talk about wizards and muggles and horcruxes with Harry Potter superfans Adam and Erik. Find out who's gay in the Potterverse, what this series of books and movies meant growing up, and why this children's series is still relevant years later. http://nerdyshow.com/2015/02/flame-on-e…de-74...
1hr 3m Feb 03, 2015
1hr 3m
Episode 74 :: Tails Are Wagging
It's January, and that means only one thing - Puppy Play! Well, that, Oscar nominations, gay marriage in Florida, and our usual reviews of movies, TV, video games, and more! http://nerdyshow.com/2015/01/flame-on-episode-74-tails-are-wagging
1hr 20m Jan 22, 2015
1hr 20m
Episode 73 :: Gayming in the USA
If you're a gaymer or just like playing games, then this episode of Flame ON is for you! Some of the members of the Orlando Gay Geeks group sit down with Bryan and Jarrod to discuss their favorite games, video or board, and the state of queer gaming in 2015. http://nerdyshow.com/2015/01/flame-on-episode-73-gayming-in-the-usa
1hr 13m Jan 08, 2015
1hr 13m
Episode 72 :: Favorites of 2014
The boys are back for one last episode in 2014 to share their favorite movies, TV shows, video games, and comic books from the past year. Join Pat, Bryan, Eric, Oral, and Jarrod to see what you missed and what you should run out to buy on this episode of Flame ON! http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/flame-on-episode-72-favorites-of-2014
1hr 21m Dec 25, 2014
1hr 21m
Episode 71 :: Ophira Eisenberg Interview
Ophira Eisenberg is the funniest quiz show host on public radio, and she sat down with Pat, Bryan, and Oral to discuss her hit show Ask Me Another, her hilarious book Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, and even her pivotal role on Showtime's Queer as Folk! http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/flame-on-episode-71-ophira-eisenberg-interview
48m Dec 10, 2014
48m
Episode 70 :: Poddogs, Gaymers, and 8-Ways (Oh My)
With the Eric and Oral out working hard for that retail money, Bryan, Jeff, and Jarrod gather 'round the Black Friday ads for warmth and discuss all their favorite movies, TV shows, comic book, and video games for November. Listen in to see what you missed (and should probably just skip) on this month's Flame ON! http://nerdyshow.com/2014/11/flame-on-episode-70-poddogsgaymers-and-8-ways-oh-my
1hr 42m Nov 27, 2014
1hr 42m
Episode 69 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: BenDeLaCreme
You've seen her win Miss Congeniality 2014 on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6, and you've probably even seen her awesome video bumper for our very own gay and geeky podcast. Now, after a late night of partying and performing at the world-famous Parliament House in Orlando, listen to the one and only BenDeLaCreme talk about her meteoric drag career, her roots in Seattle's burlesque scene, and what's...
23m Nov 13, 2014
23m
Episode 68 :: Adventures In Bearbysitting
Are you curious about the latest episodes of The Flash, Gotham, Constantine, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Well, the boys have been busy catching up on the latest fall television, and they've got all the dirt on which shows to watch and with shows to skip! Pat and Bryan also share their New York Comic Con experience and take time for some answers to listener questions. http://nerdyshow.com/2014/...
1hr 56m Oct 29, 2014
1hr 56m
Episode 67 :: Sina Grace Interview
After a chance encounter in Artist Alley at New York Comic Con, Bryan and Pat are back with a very special interview with Image creator Sina Grace (Not My Bag, Li'l Depressed Boy, Burn the Orphanage, Penny Dora and the Wishing Box). Sina shares his rise from retail hell to comic book editor for Robert Kirkman's Skybound to comic book creator for Image, along with his unique creative relationshi...
1hr 3m Oct 08, 2014
1hr 3m
Episode 66 :: Flame On Is Burning
With the fall movie season still warming up and summer a distant memory, the boys shift their gaze to the fall TV season this month, particularly shows like A to Z, Doctor Who, and Garfunkel and Oates. Jarrod even reminds us of our fondness for Sailor Moon and other anime, and of course, how could we NOT discuss the recent battle of drag queen vs. social media giant Facebook! Oh yeah, and there...
1hr 30m Oct 03, 2014
1hr 30m
Episode 64 :: The Doctor, the Dragon, and the Wolfe
Fresh off their journey to DragonCon 2014, Bryan and Pat regale their quest to find the Wolfe (Gene Wolfe, that is) to Eric and Oral, who heap on lots of shade to hide their jealous faces. The boys also discuss the ending to True Blood, their review of the first two episode of Series 8 of Doctor Who, and the obligatory dive into the last month’s worth of comics as only the boys of Flame ON! can...
1hr 48m Sep 04, 2014
1hr 48m
Episode 63 :: Ryan Browne & My Parent's Favorite Music Interviews
We've got a double-stuffed episode of Flame ON! this week with not one but TWO interviews. First up is Ryan Browne, the creator and cartoonist behind the bizarre and hilarious God Hates Astronauts. Bryan sits down with Ryan to discuss his plans for the series, a possible follow-up to his other surreal project Blast Furnace, and his work for comic greats Jonathan Hickman, Charles Soule, and Mike...
1hr 15m Aug 20, 2014
1hr 15m
Episode 62 :: Guardians of the Bitchiness
The bitches are back and ready to rumble! With special guest Chris “Markers” from Outloud Orlando Homo Happy Hour, tune in to find out exactly who didn’t enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy as much as everyone else! We also find out why Sailor Moon has started looking for crystal, all of the latest news about gay marriage, and how the past month (or so) has been in the world of comics. It’s a rumble ...
2hr 9m Aug 08, 2014
2hr 9m
Episode 59 :: Heroes or Villains
Whether you fancy yourself a Hero or a Villain, we’ve got a little of both this month as the boys review Malificent, Game of Thrones, Orange is the New Black, Penny Dreadful, their new tricked-out rides in Mario Kart 8, and the latest comics from Marvel, DC, and Image. Once you’ve listened, be sure to check out the video from our LGBT Characters in Comics panel at HeroesCon 2014, and check out...
1hr 20m Jul 26, 2014
1hr 20m
Episode 61 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: Pandora Boxx
Drag is the New Spandex is Back!! This time Oral and Pat look under the wig of one of the geekiest drag queens around, the incomparable Pandora Boxx! From her humble beginnings in the Rochester drag scene, to her rise to international fame on Ru Paul’s Drag Race, to what the future holds for Ms. Boxx, Pandora spills all the tea!
44m Jul 23, 2014
44m
Episode 58 :: Drag is the New Spandex :: Chrysanthemum
Ru Paul’s Drag Race might be over for now, but we’re still bringing you a spotlight on drag culture in this week’s Drag is the New Spandex! Oral, Pat, and Bryan sit down with an Orlando legend, the one and only Chrysanthemum, to discuss her drag journey so far and some of the major changes she’s faced both PERSONALLY and professiona
1hr 9m Jul 11, 2014
1hr 9m
Episode 60 :: Brian Andersen & Jason Aaron Interviews
It’s So Super Duper this week on Flame ON! We sit down with Brian Andersen of the X-Gays, Advocate, So Super Duper, and many other gay and geeky comics projects to discuss his life as a gay superhero. Then we hang out with the mighty Jason Aaron, writer of Thor: God of Thunder, Original Sin, Wolverine & the X-Men, and Southern Bastards – a deliciously bearded bear of a man! It’s a double-ende...
1hr 16m Jul 09, 2014
1hr 16m