The Rainbow Remix

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.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 113- LGBT Color & Activity Books: A Game Changer

JD and Denise welcome Katrina Maxwell from Manchester, England who is a Youth (Social) Worker, LGBTQ advocate and is creating change with her "LGBTQ Llama" Coloring & Activity Books available on Amazon. Katrina explains why these easily accessible books are the tools that can make a difference for families, kids, teens and even workplaces by opening a dialogue, finding the right language and support needed for acceptance, especially in these trying times. Watch this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 102 - Haviland Stillwell Is Here!

JD and Denise welcome out and proud actor, singer, producer Haviland Stillwell to the show for a fun talk about everything from politics (GO VOTE!) and her involvement in the BlueIn2022 video that's circulating now, to films (Magic Mike XXL Selma, Baywatch), to TV (UnReal, Single Ladies, CSI:NY) to Broadway (Fiddle On The Roof, LesMiserable) to auditions and the strange new way things are done, to her latest projects ("Bad Habits", "Under The Influencer") and how you can help those projects win some money to finalise, plus we talk about some of her past work- including Barbie: Life In The DreamHouse and voice over work! WHAT A TALENT!  You can watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 95- Author Mike Lawson Joins Us

JD and Denise have a chat with Manchester based author Mike Lawson about his new book "Biscuits With Blanche", a funny, snarky, satirical book chock full of heartfelt moments. Mike explains the origin of Blanche and how the book idea was spawned from a fun Facebook page where a bit of roasting the political bone heads running the country, began growing over the lock down period and so with all that time during the pandemic, why not write a book? To watch our Zoom chat with Mike, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 81 - Melissa Ferrick Hangs With Us

JD and Denise welcome Melissa Ferrick to the show, who tells them about life NOW compared to the 2000's, how different it is, the good ,the bad, the new and the old reflections. We talk about the changes in the industry and how music is being sold these days. This summer marks 30 years since the release of her first album and she tell us about the plans for that celebration. To view our Zoom chat, click this link to our YouTube channel. 

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 78 - Frank DeCaro Is Here and He Ticks Our Box

Entertaining  gay, out & proud author, radio presenter, comedian, host and funny man Frank DeCaro ("The Daily Show", "The Frank DeCaro Show" on SiriusXM, author "A Boy Named Phyllis", "Dead Celebrities Cook Book", "Drag: Combing Through The Big Wigs of Show Business")  joins Denise and JD on this show, discussing everything from The Oscars, the slap, poor taste jokes, plus Frank's books, bakes and newest project - cue the bow-chick-a bow-bow! To view the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 77 - Nic’s Got Queer Headlines

JD and Denise welcome Nic Austin back to discuss queer headline news, some Oscar talk and a little politics as Denise shakes off her day with a Toffee Apple Moonshine cocktail from The Sweet Potato Company. To view the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 72 - We Bring You A Very British Lesbian: Fiona Goodwin

Denise and JD welcome, Fiona Goodwin, a British lesbian comedian based in Los Angeles with a truly interesting, amazing back story. The ladies discuss Fiona's act "A Very British Lesbian", as well as how she ended up in LA, as well as her upbringing and what led her to discover her sexuality and end up in comedy. To view the Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 71 - Just In Time, It’s Dr. Spann

JD and Denise welcome Dr. Lynda Spann from The Lesbian Couples Institute in Colorado to talk a little bit about Dating and Relationships when you're over 50. Lot of questions about how to meet, pandemic fears, technology, and communication. Dr. Spann is going to join us again towards the end of the month to discuss more and hopefully as a contributor, moving forward. To watch our Zoom chat, click this link to view it on our YouTube Channel.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 68 - Cleveland’s Hannah Leach Joins Us

JD and Denise welcome the multi-talented, insanely busy Hannah Leach from Cleveland. She produces podcasts for Evergreen Podcasts, and hosts her own show "SleepOver Cinema". Hannah also plays in a local band "The Prom Queens",  has a finished a film focused on Ohio School Choirs, teaches, and has play she's written that'll be debuting this year!  To view this Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, please click this link.