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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>, hosts Chris Gorman<\/a> and Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a> covered a wide range of headlines impacting Tampa Bay and beyond. The episode opened with a discussion surrounding allegations against a Hillsborough County Schools teacher<\/a> accused of hanging a black baby doll from a television.<\/p>\n The team also revisited their recent exclusive interview with musical artist EMM<\/a>. The duo discussed the artist\u2019s Tampa performance at Crowbar in Ybor and the importance behind supporting musicians who prioritize speaking out.<\/p>\n Other topics included ChatGPT unveiling a new personal finance experience. The hosts discussed a MAGA supporter accused of recording men in the bathroom during Naples Pride in an attempt to expose \u201cgrooming.\u201d Additionally, a Gulfport man was accused of killing his best friend during an argument involving vaping inside a residence.<\/p>\n The show also touched on new FDA vaping industry guidelines. Additionally, they discussed President Trump\u2019s comments about not thinking about Americans\u2019 financial situations during Iran negotiations. There were also reports of Waymo vehicles overwhelming residential cul-de-sacs in Atlanta.<\/p>\n The conversation continued on\u00a0The Big Gay After Show<\/a>. During this segment, Chris and Esm\u00e9 were joined by Robert Rigsby, also known as Rockell Blu<\/a>. Rigsby is the creator of the Tampa Bay pageant Closet Ball and ROCA Productions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rigsby discussed the history behind ROCA Productions and the creation of Closet Ball. He also shared his journey as a performer and organizer within the local entertainment community. The After Show also continued the earlier discussion surrounding the accusations against the Hillsborough County Schools teacher.<\/a><\/p>\n The trio also covered a variety of headlines. These included U.S. Senators approving measures to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns. Further topics were an ICE officer being charged after the Minnesota shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant, and Trump Mobile phones beginning shipments.<\/p>\n Additional topics included discussions about potential hantavirus-related STI concerns. The hosts also discussed Jermaine Jackson being ordered to pay his rape accuser, and California banning Kars4Kids advertisements. <\/p>\n Check out the most recent episode of\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show\u00a0<\/a>here!<\/p>\n Check out The Big Gay After Show available at 5PM, May 19th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7934-768x1024.jpeg\")
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