The LGBTQ community collectively heaves a sigh of global disappointment at the cancellation of events during 2020 Pride season – no parades, no festivals, no booze, no...
The world better get ready – they’re here, they’re queer, and they’re FAB. U. LOUS. On June 27th at 8pm EDT, eight queens who have survived quarantine come together...
Byron Lane The real life of Byron Lane reads like some fantastical, hard to imagine book so it’s more than fitting that he pays homage to his own life with his debut novel A...
Luciana & Sheehan team up to give back I can’t count the times that I screamed like a fangirl whenever Luciana’s “I Like That” came on, and then almost passed out a...
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Start your engines because Canada’s Drag Race is racing your way This year has turned out to be the year of Drag Race, and who can complain, what with stay at home orders...
After landmark ruling for LGBTQ workers is made The news has been quite dreary lately, but that all changed today June 15th during Pride Month when the Supreme Court said that...
VH1 “ru-vealed” the queens sashaying back to the runway to compete in the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Viewers will get a chance to see their...
7 Reasons Kandace Springs should be on your Gaydar By Steve Gottfried Kandace Springs is a soulful jazz singer who is one to watch. With two albums under her belt and a third...
The 5oth Anniversary takes place indoors this year. Today, Wednesday 22nd, 2020 marks the the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. And while, most of us would usually be taking part by...
Will & Grace: Goodbye and Thank You! By Alexander Rodriguez After 11 seasons, over two decades of episodes and reruns, hundreds of martinis and snappy one-liners, multiple...
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As Pride season continues with festivals, parades, and increased nightlife, there is a community within our LGBTQ+ family that continues to thrive and grow, gaining a stronger voice in the last decade – that of our sober community. Pride celebrations now include safe spaces and events that cater to those on their journey from addiction, …
With his retro ‘fro, signature turtlenecks and painted nails, Eugene Daniels has been bringing Mod Squad swagger to Morning Joe and Meet the Press, more than holding his own alongside seasoned political analysts. Described as a “rising star” Politico reporter by Vanity Fair upon his inclusion in Playbook, Daniels is part of an elite squad …
From ‘Winemaker to Watch’ to nominee for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ this heralded lesbian winemaker is celebrating 10 years of accomplishments at the renowned Gary Farrell Winery. This talented lady has made quite a name for herself in the male-dominated wine industry, where only about 10% of all winemakers are women. Along with the team …
Metrosource Minis
Metrosource Minis: The LGBTQ World & Beyond
Metrosource Minis is the official podcast companion to the national LGBTQ print and online magazine featuring short form interviews with our featured celebrities from the LGBTQ world and beyond…with your host, Alexander Rodriguez. Quick, fun, and informative…Metrosource on the go. [podcastplayer feed_url ='https://feeds.sounder.fm/3885/rss.xml']
Travina Springer is wasting no time making her mark in Hollywood as an actor and comedian. She is a refreshing, down-to-earth dose of optimism and positivity, while at the same time exuding that spark and passion that has made her instantly recognizable on the screen. Last year she made her debut in the Marvel Universe for her role in Ms. Marvel, one of the franchise’s most ambitiously diverse pieces to date. She can currently be seen in NBC’s hit show, The Irrational, renewed for season 2, holding her own opposite the show’s star, Jesse L. Martin.
Comedy has been a constant in Travina’s life. She’s been a member of UCB Comedy, performed in the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, her stand-up was featured on the reboot of BET’s Comic View, and she’s taken the stage at powerhouses like Flappers, The Comedy Store, and The Ice House. She uses her comedy to bring up social themes that play a big part in her life. She is a shining star on the rise.
In this super fun chat, we talk about her moving around a lot as a kid, the power of comedy, the hot topic of free speech in comedy, being part of the Marvel Universe, her conversion to Islam and the role that spirituality plays in her everyday life, what it’s like to be part of NBC’s The Irrational (her first major, primetime show), and more.
Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. @alexanderisonair
Check out our in-depth chat with her in the last issue of Metrosource or at Metrosource.com