The Rainbow Remix

The Rainbow Remix-Ep 191- Ian Hawkins Wants To Be At Your Next Work Function

JD and Denise talked with public speaking coach, presenter, writer, comedian and key note speaker Ian Hawkins, from the U.K.  He tells us about his early days writing comedy for the BBC, then doing stand up, and how those skills have helped him become a welcomed figure at business conferences, work shops and company functions as a host, speaker, moderator and the guy that keeps things moving along. He also tells us a funny story about the late Queen Elizabeth. To watch this conversation on our Youtube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 178- The Lovely Ladies of our Pride 2024 series

It's a Best Of moment, with a few of our favourite lady guests: Jill Bennett discussing FairPlay Films, her micro budget production company that could change the Hollywood eco system, and re-shape filmmaking for queer indie industry people. Kelly Perez launched a cool initiative selling koala graphics at Queer Koalas that act like a membership for awesome perks as the money goes to build new queer spaces starting in LA. Last by no means least, we have an in-depth important discussion with Suzi Fox of The Rainbow Stores in the UK to bring our attention to what's at stake in this month's UK election. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 177- Suzi Foxx on The VERY Important Upcoming UK Election

Denise and JD meet up with Suzi Foxx, owner of The Rainbow Stores and very active trans awareness & rights advocate. With the upcoming UK election happening on July 4, she explains what's at stake, reading from the Tories manifesto, she points out that LGBTQ rights, trans healthcare, many programs and services could be taken away among some other important issues like conversion therapy not being addressed. Suzi also explains tactical voting, and shares nine very important questions to have handy when those campaigners and MP's come knocking at your door. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 147- We got the ”S’Mothered” Scoop from Laura Leigh Reese!

JD and Denise welcome back Laura Leigh Reese from TLC's hit reality show "S'Mothered" after a big social media uproar and speculation about her marriage to Lauren, Laura Leigh sets the record straight about the impending DIVORCE! She's got her bestie, Lisa Ainsworth with her to weigh in on things, too, as we delve into the real life drama, working with Lauren's Dad, co-parenting, the new outlook, mental health, self care, if a new season will happen and of course, we talk about that adorable baby. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 146- UK Singer Amber Taylor-Groves Joins Us!

Denise and JD talk to Amber Taylor-Groves, a U.K. lead singer who fronted the band 'Heads Hearts' for years before taking a break and re-emerging in the new 'Sass Collective', a groovy, soulful band that blends pop, dance, and funk. Amber tells us about taking time off, raising a little boy with her wife Claire of 16 years and getting back into the gigging scene again. Watch the chat on our YouTube channel by clicking this link. 

The Rainbow Remix - Ep 145- Go Raiders! London’s LGBTQ+ Softball Club

Denise and JD welcome our friend Katie Hall to the show to discuss the long running LGBTQ+ Softball Club, the London Raiders. Katie has been a member slash player for 17 years and is now a manager, as well. We talk about club traditions, its mission, how inclusive they are, how welcoming it is - even for newbies and how much it's grown over the years. From practices to Pride Fest, this league seems to make everything fun while maintaining its competitive edge. Thankfully, spectators are welcomed! You can follow them on Instagram, too. Watch on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 133- Multi-Talented Katie Marie in the House

JD and Denise welcome the British, out, multi-talented musician Katie Marie to the show. She's a drummer, guitarist, pianist, producer, singer and songwriter from Devon in the UK, now residing in Texas and just back from touring with Sophie B. Hawkins and working with Paula Cole. Katie tells us what got her through the pandemic, all about her bond with Sophia B, and what she's up to now. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 131- Funny Stuff With Lara King

Out comedian Lara A King joins JD and Denise for a chat about her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival run of shows this August at The Strand 4, "Mid-Life At The Oasis" but around the aging processes, the changes and how they don't have to be bad, they can be funny. She sings, she writes, performs stands up and she's an absolute delight. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 127- Game Creator Alistar Brown is Here

With JD stuck in traffic from Florida rain floods, Denise chats with Alistar (Ali) Brown, a U.K. gay guy who created a fun card game called "Fxcking Phesants" during the pandemic while he was staying with his parents at the time. They discuss their connection through a mutual friend who brought his card game to a recent Game Night. Denise asks Ali the process of creating a card game, crowd funding, about the art work, the trials, the big UK Games Convention, and the possibility of distribution plus marketing and what's next for Ali. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 126-Short Film talk with Rakefet Abergel

JD and Denise welcome short film maker Rakefet Abergel, from Los Angeles, who has been making film projects for years, including the YouTube comedy series "Breaking Fat" and then the  dark short film "Jax In Love" which plunged her into the horror genre. This insightful, fun, out and proud member of our LGBTQ community is a force to be reckoned with as she fund raises for her budget, writes, directs stars and handle the marketing and promo all while juggling a teaching day job and being an actor in other projects ("My Best Friend's Girl", "Superbad"). WATCH our conversation from our Youtube Channel by clicking this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 124 - Coming Out As Bisexual

JD and Denise have a discussion with Denise's friend and former co-worker, 27 year old Kerrie from the U.K. She's a single Mom with a two year old son and she's just realised she's bisexual. She texted Denise the news and now they're talking about it what it's like to come out in today's world. Kerrie's got questions, the girls give some advice and have some laughs as they reassure Kerrie that everything is gonna be okay. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 122- We’re Talking Queer TV with Nic Austin

JD and Denise welcome back Nic Austin, our very own Queer Guy from Denver who asked "So, what queer TV have you guys been watching?" and from there we launched into an hour of what's good, what's new, why do they kill off the queers, what's been cancelled and what's coming back. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.