The Rainbow Remix

The Rainow Remix-Ep 210- Composer Jack Curtis Dubrowsky

JD talks with musician, composer, author and filmmaker Jack Curtis Dubrowsky this week about all the hats he wears in his multi-faceted career. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 198- Frank DeCaro is BACK with a DISCO Book!

JD is at a "Cher" theatre event tonight, so Denise welcomes author, presenter, comedian Frank DeCaro back to the show to discuss his new book, "Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under the Mirror Ball", which has made it into the New York Post's list of the 'Best Books For Christmas' List already! It's the DEEPEST of dives into disco the way only Frank can do. We talk about the research, the memories, the interviews and more! Buckle in, it's a ride! To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 156- Queer YA Author Anthony Nerada is Here

Denise and JD welcome Anthony Nerada from Vancouver, B.C. who is launching his first novel, "Skater Boy", a queer YA story loosely based on the 2002 song with a twist. Anthony tells us about the moment he knew he had to write the story, his process, and we discuss finding the right publishing company. he's also got a book tour coming to coincide with the launch, which we run down as well as how to buy the book or catch his book store stops this February. To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix-EP. 141- Best of Pride Summer Part 3- The Music!

Some of the best bits from the talented guests we had on this summer featuring musician, drummer, singer, producer Katie Marie, Australian composer for stage and screen Joe Twist, and the charming, funny writer Jami Smith, who started "Songs That Saved You" which focuses on music history & musicians through a queer lens! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 138 - Comedian Kristin Key and her Lesbian Army

JD and Denise welcome comedian Kristin Key, who's taking social media by storm, and booking gigs FAST! Kristin plays guitar, writes funny songs and caused a literal movement with her "Lesbian Anthem". She tells us how she had to pivot and adjust during the pandemic, and how it's helped her career. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 137 - Meet Joe Twist- Austrailan Music Composer

JD and Denise have a in-depth conversation with out, Australian music composer Joe Twist, who's composed and worked on award-winning scores for TV ("Bluey", "Dream Gardens" "Strange Chores") movies ("Baywatch", "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", Amazon's "The Boys", "Pitch Perfect 3") and numerous stage shows as well as operas. Joe tells us about his latest project "Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan" about a 1970's trial having to do with outlawed homosexuality. Joe also explains what it takes to originate a score for a project, what made him pursue this career and how he approaches his work. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 134 - Songs That Saved Your Life with Jami Smith

Denise and JD welcome Jami Smith, a NY based-writer, former stand up comedian, and passionate music lover- so much so that she's started a weekly Substack newsletter that delves into rock history, musicians and their songs but through a queer lens which is surprisingly refreshing. Jami explains the meaning behind the title, how the app works, and what's behind her drive about this project. Music lovers of any type, especially the know-it-alls, are bound to learn something they may not have known about musicians and artists. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click 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. 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. 118- Shannon Ronan’s Compilation of Coming Out stories

JD and Denise welcome Shannon Ronan to the show to discuss her book "Coming Out Together- Memoirs on the LGBTQ+ Experience" which is a compilation of stories from our LGBTQ+ communities across the map, each beautiful and unique. Shannon explains how the idea came about, and how people's stories affected and inspired her. The book, due out in May 2023 is a diverse, personal collection of out coming out stories from people who reached back to her when Shannon put the call out. To view this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix -Ep. 115 -The 80s TV Ladies Podcasters Join Us!

JD and Denise welcome Susan and Sharon of The 80s TV Ladies Podcast to talk about how they came about with the niche topic of the Ladies of 80s television. Explaining and sharing how they look in front of and behind the cameras, Susan and Sharon touch on some of the guests in season one and their ground breaking work back then and let us in on what's coming in season two. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link: https://youtu.be/ckZ_gS_CbHQ

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 114- A Queer As Folk Micro Mini Reunion w/Scott Lowell & Sharon Gless!

Denise and JD welcome actor, writer, producer Scott Lowell (Queer As Folk, Bones, CSI, Castle) to discuss his YouTube series "Adoptable" starring himself, Linda Park, Noah Wylie, Sharon Gless, Julie Duffy and Gale Harold. Scott explains how it was loosely based on his own experience looking for his birth parents. Later, Denise arranges for Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey, Queer As Folk, Nip/Tuck, Burn Notice) to the show to surprise Scott and talk about doing her part in Adoptable, her book, her Audible "Audie" nomination for Best narration of a memoir and working with Peter Paige in the season opener of "Station 19".  To watch this conversation on our own YouTube Channel, click this link.