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This week on\u00a0The Big Gay Radio Show<\/a>,\u00a0Chris Gorman<\/a> and Esm\u00e9 Russell<\/a>\u00a0welcomed\u00a0Anthony Marinelli<\/a>, founder and CEO of\u00a0TheDoodPack<\/a>, to discuss animal rescue, LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship, and the challenges of running a nonprofit organization in Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The group also discussed\u00a0Creative Loafing\u2019s Best of the Bay<\/a>\u00a0and remembered\u00a0Matthew Shepard\u00a0on the day after the anniversary of his death, reflecting on his legacy and the impact his murder had on the LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>\n Other topics included the attempted execution of\u00a0Christa Pike, Kimberly Guilfoyle\u2019s resignation as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, President Donald Trump\u2019s removal of more than 430 trees, Kelly Clarkson\u2019s feud with a toy store, and rising coffee prices.<\/p>\n On\u00a0The Big Gay After Show,<\/a>\u00a0Chris Gorman and Esm\u00e9 Russell\u00a0continued their conversation with TheDoodPack\u2019s Anthony Marinelli, covering another round of national headlines, political developments, and unusual news stories.<\/p>\n The group discussed\u00a0St. Pete Pride\u2019s ongoing fundraising efforts, including the organization\u2019s push to raise\u00a0$289,000 by November 30th<\/a>\u00a0to address outstanding expenses and prepare for its 25th anniversary in 2027.<\/p>\n They also discussed President Donald Trump\u2019s use of anti-transgender slurs against Democratic Senate candidate\u00a0Annie Andrews, along with a federal judge\u2019s order directing the Trump administration to cancel remaining taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting the president.<\/p>\n Other topics included the possibility of a public execution for convicted Fort Hood shooter\u00a0Nidal Malik Hasan, and the death of a man who fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.<\/p>\n Closer to home, the conversation turned to\u00a0Bernie Sanders\u2019 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. <\/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, October 13th, on\u00a0Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_2734-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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