We love our furry playmates. The way they wiggle their tails and nuzzle our crotches – just adorbsies! Also: pets. So, what could be better than combining manly men and...
Who could forget their first sexual encounter? You spot a potential paramour across the crowded gay bar. Your eyes lock, your pulse races, and your attention swells. View this...
Religion is like dairy. It can be nourishing, it can be rich, but when left to simmer in the wrong environment, it sours into a toxic slurry. Take, for example, a realm where...
Sex and death are curious copilots of the human experience. We’re obsessed with both concepts, we flirt with them every time we leave the house, and they both shroud LGBTQ life...
What do you do when your teenager identifies as trans? Whether you’re part of the LGBT community or not, you understand the amount of courage it took for your child to share...
The world is changing. It is a dynamic place. It is globalizing rapidly. People are exchanging information, interacting with people from other countries, and traveling more than...
The advancements in technology over the past two decades have changed the face of industry forever. The explosive appearance of the world wide web has forced businesses to adapt...
When you’re the only one in your group of friends who doesn’t drink, it can be challenging to want to go out with them. This is especially true if you are in recovery. Most...
When people think of exercise they consider it in conjunction with losing weight or simply building muscle mass. But the benefits of being active go beyond just looking good and...
Squeeze your beautiful eyes shut and conjure up an image that encapsulates the concept of Pride. Is it a dingy bar or a slapdash back-alley gathering? No, it’s a big, beautiful,...
She played a teapot, a double agent and a crime-solving novelist, but Angela Lansbury’s private life rivaled even her most audacious screen roles. In the wake of her recent...
Historically, healthcare for the queer community was, in a word, damaging. Let’s put aside the fact that homosexuality was itself categorized as a mental disorder until 1973, a...
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