Are you fed up with heteronormative candy? It invades your dentistry and sticks around like it owns the place. Before you know it, your teeth are wearing socks and sandals while...
People need to grow the hell up. When COVID punched us in the collective crotches, everyone whined. But I don’t wanna wear a mask. But I feel fine right now, so why should I...
Horror flicks are hella gay. They celebrate the broken psyches lurking within our darkest impulses, they flirt with certain death at every (knife) twist and bloody turn, and they...
Confession time: you follow several exhibitionist accounts on social media. In fact, your feed is so thirsty, it’s positively dehydrated. But who are the sensitive souls beneath...
What could be gayer than skiing? Think about it: you balance your backside on a stiff rod (teehee) with your partner perched on the other end, and once you get to the top of the...
Marriage equality pioneer. Safe-sex warrior. Cross-dressing nun. Kenneth Bunch (aka Sister Vish-Knew) is a man of many habits, and he’s been blowing minds for over half a...
Gosh bless the internet. When a simple split-screen image of a hawt uniformed stud popped up (boing!) on Twitter, it resulted in a tsunami of warmth that spread from our nether...
When someone saves your life, do you give a flying Eskimo pie what they’re wearing? Heck no! It doesn’t matter if they’re male, female, trans, white, black or green;...
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Ah, sex on the beach. It’s more than just a delicious cocktail; it’s a rite of passage. From Sitges to San Diego to the sands of Mykonos, seaside fornication fuels our...
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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']
Joel Kim Booster has done just about everything in Hollywood. Producing, writing, acting, podcasting, hosting, and stand-up, he’s mastered them all. His most ambitious project, Hulu’s Fire Island, which he wrote, produced, and starred in, was welcomed with both critical and audience praise. This spring, he reprises his role as Nicholas, alongside Maya Rudolph, for season 2 of AppleTV’s hit series, Loot.
His work in the entertainment industry has focused the spotlight on his identity as a gay, Asian actor, progressing the talk of Hollywood’s need for diversity even further.
In this intimate chat, we cover his early family life, discovering his culture at a later age, having to move out and make it on his own after coming out, getting into Hollywood via comedy, the evolution of Asian and LGBTQ representation in the media, censorship of comedians, supporting other LGBTQ community members, the new season of Loot, and so much more.
Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. @alexanderisonair
Check out our in-depth chat with him in the current issue of Metrosource on newsstands or at Metrosource.com