This week on The Big Gay Radio Show, Chris Gorman and Esmé Russell welcomed Anthony Marinelli, founder and CEO of TheDoodPack, to discuss animal rescue, LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship, and the challenges of running a nonprofit organization in Tampa Bay.
Anthony shared the story behind TheDoodPack, an LGBTQIA+-owned animal rescue and pet-care organization, including what inspired him to get started and the work involved in building a business focused on helping animals.
The group also discussed Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay and remembered Matthew Shepard on the day after the anniversary of his death, reflecting on his legacy and the impact his murder had on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Other topics included the attempted execution of Christa Pike, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, President Donald Trump’s removal of more than 430 trees, Kelly Clarkson’s feud with a toy store, and rising coffee prices.
On The Big Gay After Show, Chris Gorman and Esmé Russell continued their conversation with TheDoodPack’s Anthony Marinelli, covering another round of national headlines, political developments, and unusual news stories.
The group discussed St. Pete Pride’s ongoing fundraising efforts, including the organization’s push to raise $289,000 by November 30th to address outstanding expenses and prepare for its 25th anniversary in 2027.
They also discussed President Donald Trump’s use of anti-transgender slurs against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews, along with a federal judge’s order directing the Trump administration to cancel remaining taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting the president.
Other topics included the possibility of a public execution for convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, and the death of a man who fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Closer to home, the conversation turned to Bernie Sanders’ upcoming visit to Ybor City, a drunk driver accused of doing donuts on a courthouse lawn, and police seeking help identifying a man accused of stealing emergency contraception from a Polk County Walmart.
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