This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, show hosts Chris Gorman, Esmé Russell and Bryan Hinkson welcomed Karla and Heather from Stageworks Theatre to discuss the history behind the organization, its distinction as the longest-running professional theater in Tampa, its commitment to being a woman-led nonprofit and its upcoming 44th season.
Karla and Heather shared more about Stageworks Theatre and its history in Tampa, while looking ahead to what’s next for the organization as it prepares for another season.
The team also covered several LGBTQIA+, political, entertainment and national headlines. Topics included the death of Bob Mackie, the Supreme Court saying President Donald Trump cannot enforce new mail-in ballot regulations, the return of Mitch McConnell and Macklemore being removed from the Ed Sheeran tour following pro-Palestine comments.
Chris Gorman, Esmé Russell and Bryan Hinkson continued the conversation on The Big Gay After Show, covering another round of the week’s hottest and most unusual stories.
The group discussed updates surrounding efforts to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, Rep. Jasmine Crockett honoring Chris Brown and Usher, technology CEOs calling for further artificial intelligence regulation and the 2026 Emmys.
Other topics included a 22-year-old who crashed their truck while applying deodorant, penny regulations, vandalism involving a Charlie Kirk statue and Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversy.
The team also discussed past BDSM pictures involving a gay congressional candidate, the potential for the first openly gay senator, the Medal of Honor monument, The Cat in the Hat “attacks,” Hasan Piker’s RNC picture and an appeals court saying clean drinking water is not a constitutional right. Esmé and Bryan also shared their personal experiences during the September 11th attacks.
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