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Audio interviews by John Frame for Queer Radio and/or This Way Out The list of mp3s is being constantly expanded as I go back through my archives. Already listed below are complete interviews with:
Augusten Burroughs Paul Capsis Wayson Choy ("Not Yet") Lea DeLaria Skott Freedman Stephen Fry Patrick Gale Greg Gordon of This Way Out Jonathan Harvey ("Beautiful Thing") Brian Kennedy Nancy Lambert (Brisbane wildlife carer)	Love-In For Love Equality voxpops (13^th Feb ’05) Judith Lucy John Marsden (late lawyer) Armistead Maupin David Page Chris Freeman of Pansy Division Sue-Ann Post Queer Radio’s September ’93 first birthday show David Rakoff ("Don't get Too Comfortable") Margret RoadKnight David Sedaris	Jimmy Somerville John Shelby Spong Elliott Smith David Stevens ("The Sum Of Us") Stonewall Day Queer Radio Special 28th June'98 Tory Dobrin of The Trocks Rufus Wainwright Gareth Watkins Patrick Wilde ("Get Real") Matt Yee youth from YFS Logan’s “2QT2BSTR8” group
Many more are to come – for example: Doug Stevens, Mark Weigle, William Yang, Robert Dessaix, Georgina Beyer, Christos Tsiolkas, Julian Clary, Stan Ridgway, Rob Clarkson, The Sailors, Bloodhound Gang, They Might Be Giants, Matt Yee, Simon Hunt, Tony Ayres, Todd Graff, CJ Cox, Gregg Araki, Bob Downe & Mark Trevorrow, The Three Marys, Suede, Robert Urban, Michael Gow, Stephen House, “Happy” Charles Green, Jade Esteban Estrada, Judy Carter, John Mortimer, Dan Woog, Duayne Boutte, Dwight Ewell, Brian Watson, Rodney Croome, Noel Jordan, Vanessa Wagner, Cindy Ryan, Monique Brumby, Christine Johnson, The Kransky Sisters, Brian Greig, Derek Hartley, Peter Beattie, Lesbian National Parks and Services, Mark Islam, John Ashfield, Michael Vaccaro, Paul Livingstone and Stephen Abbott, Kate Champion, Phillip Adams, Leah Purcell, Sani Towson, Deborah Cheatham, Dr Lynne Hillier, Prof Milton Diamond, Gina Mather & Kristine Johnson, Maria Theodorakis, Reg Livermore, Henri Szeps, Gay Woods, Judi Connelli, Tyler Coppin, Jimmy Rowland, David Brown, Matthew Duffy, Rona Cameron, Scott Silverman, Enda Markey, SONiA, Stanley Kwan & Jimmy Gnai, Ian Roberts, Andrea Weiss, D’Gey, Clive Barker and other musicians, artists, authors and activists. Requests to urgently upload any of the above will be considered.
Other Audio: Pat Parker “Where Will You Be When They Come?” (14^th October 1979 Third World sponsored Kickoff Rally for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights) David Tomlinson “When We Were Very Young” and Dick Bentley “Hans Christian Andersen” (late 50’s World Record Club vinyl recordings for children). Sons Of Bee Gees live at The Roxy, Brisbane 8^th July 1995 Brisbane Lesbian and Gay Pride Dance Party (recorded direct to DAT from the PA desk)
Video: Mark Weigle performing live in the 4ZZZfm studio 3^rd October 2007 Jacob Diefenbach interviewed live in the 4ZZZfm studio 13^th December 2006 ShitStickers – “A Case In Song for Sodomy Law Reform in Queensland” by SubTranzMutation, featuring words spoken by Stephen Fry and Julian Clary New South Wales Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service “Coming Out” 1995 TV advertisement
Hear John Frame’s voxpop recordings from the “Love-In For Love Equality” picnic rally on a perfect Saturday afternoon, 13^th February 2005, at New Farm Park, Brisbane. The event was to raise awareness of the need for Equal Age Of Consent law reform in Queensland – to allow equal protection and support under the law for all youth at 16. The current law makes anal intercourse (“sodomy”) a severe criminal activity until 18 years of age. The rally was attended by local community groups and individuals as well as by a busload of outspoken and proud youth from the Toowoomba region. I spoke with youth and other men and women about the need for an equal age of consent: Paul Martin, General Manager Qld AIDS Council (3minutes, 128pks stereo, 3mb mp3) Leah Coonan, University of Queensland Sexuality Collective (4minutes, 128pks stereo, 4mb mp3) Shelley Argent, Maxine and Merryl from Brisbane Parents & Friends of Lesbians And Gays (4minutes, 128pks stereo, 4mb mp3) Joel of the Silver Wheat Society social group, Toowoomba (2minutes, 128pks stereo, 2mb mp3) Josh of the Silver Wheat Society social group, Toowoomba (3minutes, 128pks stereo, 3mb mp3) Scotty of Open Doors (LGBT) Youth Service, Brisbane (3minutes, 128pks stereo, 3mb mp3) Donna of University of Southern Queensland “USQ-Plus” LGBT support group (5minutes, 128pks stereo, 5mb mp3) Gede of the Silver Wheat Society social group, Toowoomba (5minutes, 128pks stereo, 5mb mp3) Julian of Open Doors (LGBT) Youth Service, Brisbane (6minutes, 128pks stereo, 6mb mp3) Send feedback regarding these Love-In For Love Equality voxpops
Hear John Frame’s interview with New Zealand photographic artist and audio journalist Gareth Watkins. Recorded 26^th July 1999 by phone from Wellington. These days Gareth is well established as a talented portrait photographer – specialising in studies of male youth, most of whom he met by chance, published in limited editions as “Street Adonis” (2005) and “Street Adonis 2” (2009). Gareth first contacted me in early 1999 offering free CD-R copies of his excellent gay related audio documentaries for use as a resource on Queer Radio. On the CD covers he described himself as “a twenty-six year old independent producer living in Wellington, New Zealand. He has been working in the radio industry for eight years – making radio happen form both behind and in front of the microphone. He has worked at different levels in the radio industry – commercial, community access and public network. He loves creating and is concentrating now on developing opportunities for gay voices to be heard in mainstream media. He strongly believes in the promotion of understanding, acceptance and identity.” In this interview Gareth talks about his audio work in particular. Visit his site http://www.gareth-watkins.com/ (Gareth can be commissioned for portrait photography, sound production, sound “snapshots” and digital storytelling. Gareth Watkins 26th July 1999 interview (23 minutes, 128kps stereo, 21mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Gareth Watkins interview 26^th July 1999
Hear John Frame’s interview with Hawaii’s acclaimed openly gay cabaret entertainer Matt Yee. Recorded 30^th January 2001 by phone from Hawaii. In this special, which aired 14^th February 2001 on Queer Radio, we hear the interview combined with related music from Matt Yee’s 1999 independent release CD album “Every Facet Of My Heart”. Matt is a charming and refreshingly honest man, with a great voice and the spirit of Oscar Petersen at his fingertips. Visit his homepage at www.mattyee.com In our interview we discuss: love, identity, cultural heritage, self-image – and music (featured tracks: Mary Tyler Moore medley, Every Facet Of My Heart, I’ll Reinvent Myself, Me Too, In The Arms Of My Beloved, You’re Still The One, Auntie’s Aloha, Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man, and Kaleohano.) Matt Yee 30th January 2001 interview with music (30 minutes, 128kps stereo, 27mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Matt Yee interview 30^th January 2001
Hear John Frame’s interview with Australia’s great unique male diva – equally talented vocalist, performer and actor Paul Capsis. Recorded 31^st May 2001 by phone from Sydney. The occasion was a song form Paul Capsis being included in the Groovescooter Records compilation “Refashioned”. He chose to perform a cover of “(Without) You” which was a major hit for his childhood hero Marcia Hines. At this time Paul had only performed once in Brisbane, in 1994 at La Boite Theatre with his show “Burning Sequins”. He returned in June 2004 to perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse for the opening of the Pride Festival and in subsequent years has performed solo shows at the Judith Wright Centre and for various arts Festivals. In September/October 2009 Paul joined a troupe of international featured vocalists for the Brisbane Festival’s “A Company Of Strangers” cabaret in the Spiegletent – performing several songs from his absolutely superb 2008 CD album “Everybody Wants To Touch Me” (the title track written by Paul Kelly). In our interview we discuss: Paul Capsis’ AFI “Best Supporting Actor” nominated role in the 1998 film “Head On” (based on “Loaded” by Christos Tsiolkas) / big decisions on career directions / how his openness as gay has affected his opportunities / Paul’s youthful obsession with Australian queen of pop Marcia Hines / complete song “(Without) You” (2001 Groovescooter Records compilation “Refashioned”) / co-hosting the SBS 2001 Eurovision Song Contest coverage / his new project with Barrie Kosky / the Brecht piece as Marlene Dietrich with Gerry Connolly / being “married to the stage” (his Mum’s words from our ’94 interview) / Paul’s joyous 2 year relationship / the complete song “Feel The Beat Of My Heart” (with Libby Gore) from the ABC TV 1998 McFeast Mardi Gras Special (this song originated in the Australian musical “The Emerald Room”). Paul Capsis 31^st May 2001 interview with music (32 minutes, 128kps stereo, 30mb mp3) Read the transcript of this interview here (html file 22k) Send feedback regarding this Paul Capsis interview and music 31^st May 2001
Hear John Frame’s interview with Canada’s outstanding composer/songwriter/vocalist/performer Rufus Wainwright. Recorded 8^th January 2005 by phone from his home in Montreal. Rufus was about to come to Australia with his family (sister Martha Wainwright, mother Kate McGarrigle and aunt Anna McGarrigle) to perform in two of the “Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man” tribute spectaculars which were part of the Sydney Festival. The McGarrigle Family (“featuring Rufus Wainwright”) were also doing a series of their own shows – including playing Brisbane’s Tivoli on 5th February 2005 (where I gave Rufus and his mum a hug – congratulating her on doing such a great job of parenting). In our interview Rufus assures that his family’s show would all be “top notch” performances, and of course he was 100% right. At this time Rufus Wainwright’s “Want Two” album had just been released and it was wonderful that his whole family joined in for “Gay Messiah”. In this interview special we hear specifically related songs from “Want Two” and also “Goodnight Sweetheart” from the “McGarrigle Hour” CD and discuss: “The Art Teacher” / introduction and welcome / the Leonard Cohen tribute shows / The McGarrigles / family background / “Goodnight Sweetheart” (Kate & Anna McGarrigle with Rufus and Martha Wainwright) / sister Martha and what it’s like singing with his family / how Rufus feels about his own voice / openness about his sexuality / “Little Sister” / his style of intricacy in musical arrangement and production / “Waiting For A Dream” / Elton John’s praise and support as trusted friend / having led a very full life and knowing what he wants / “Crumb By Crumb” (excerpt) / queer readings of his lyrics / “The One You Love” / the song Peach Tree is a bout combating loneliness with fantasy – it’s about waiting / “Peach Trees” / the song Gay Messiah explained as a real prayer for deliverance / “Gay Messiah” / talk about Montreal and Canada / “Hometown Waltz” / talk re 5^th Feb 2005 Tivoli show with the McGarrigle Family / potential for a solo tour in the future to include Brisbane? / farewell and close. I’m not kidding at all in saying that Rufus is a beautiful man – inside and out. In September 2009 a live CD and DVD (and CD+DVD) “Milwaukee At Last!” were released – this performance is from the same “Release The Stars” tour which we saw at The Tivoli in Brisbane on 27^th January 2008. Definitely one of the most dynamic and enjoyable shows I’ve ever been blessed to attend, and with Rufus and his band relaxed and faultless throughout. I couldn’t believe our good fortune that such an extravagant show was happening in such a modest sized (and priced) venue. Rufus Wainwright 8^th January 2005 Queer Radio interview and music Special (50 minutes, 128kps stereo, 45mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Rufus Wainwright interview and music special 8^th January 2005
Hear John Frame’s interview with Canadian born and raised, American journalist, author and humourist David Rakoff. Recorded 28^th August 2008 at Hotel Rendezvous, Brisbane. David was a guest of the Brisbane Writers Festival and was touring to support his 2008 novel "Don't Get Too Comfortable" (published in Australia by Scribe). He appeared at Avid Reader later this day. David’s writing is superb entertainment and he’s just as lovely to chat with:- David Rakoff interview 28^th August 2008 (17 minutes, 128kps mono, 15mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this David Rakoff interview 28^th August 2008
Hear John Frame’s interview with Canadian author and memoirist Wayson Choy. Recorded 11^th September 2009 in Wayson's room at the Mantra Hotel, South Brisbane using two Sony ECM-115 lapel mics and a Zoom Handy2 digital recorder. Wayson was a featured guest of the Brisbane Writers Festival and on the previous day he delivered the Festival’s inaugural “Big Thought” lecture. I spoke with Wayson regarding "Not Yet - a memoir of living and almost dying", published in Australia by Scribe http://www.scribepublications.com.au/book/notyet, which they describe as “Framed by Wayson Choy’s two brushes with death, Not Yet is an intimate and insightful study of one man’s reasons for living.” Wayson says it's really a love story - celebrating the love of his extended families who helped him to survive and recover. He defines family as being those who love you and he explains why. Wayson says that for gay men in particular it was important in the worst of the AIDS crisis that people knew those who loved and supported them were indeed family. Wayson tells us that he had relationships with a few women when he was young and was influenced by the Freudian view that homosexual attraction can be a passing phase, but he soon realised he was gay and says that at 70 he's still firmly attracted to men and happy about it. Wayson speaks about his first journey to China, to the birth town of Confucius, and yet finding no impulse to link to that culture, saying he feels instead that he is "in between" - being Canadian, Chinese and gay - bridging cultures. Wayson affirms the right of anyone to be who they are and he celebrates "fusion" in multiculturalism in Canada and North America.  Wayson jokes that he encourages others to indulge in the good things of life, especially food - but admits that overindulgence is almost certainly what had caused his own heart problems. Wayson is clearly looking after himself – he’s a very handsome picture of health. Wayson Choy interview 11^th September 2009 (23 minutes, 128kps mono, 21mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Wayson Choy interview 11^th September 2009
Hear John Frame and Scott Grimmett presenting 4ZZZ’s Stonewall Day Queer Radio Special 28^th June 1998 (6-9pm). This is a mono recording of the broadcast (4ZZZfm’s stereo signal was very weak and noisy at that time) which was sourced from an AIWA deck and stored on VHS HiFi tape. Playlist : Part 1 of 2: Pansy Division “Breakin’ The Law”; Stephen Fry “Homophobia” (from “Moab Is My Washpot”); Klaus Nomi "Lightning Strikes"; Chumbawamba “Outsider”; Wayne County “Toilet Love”; Boy George “Funtime”; Falling Joys “Universal Mind”; Scott Silverman (stand up comic from “Out There 2” TV special); Billy Bragg “Sexuality”; Li’l Fi and the Delta Rhythm Kings “Love Me Like A Man”; Sydney Gay & Lesbian Chorus “Moon River”; Jesse Hultberg “My Friend Wants A Baby”; Sam Phillips “These Boots Are Made For Walking”; Stephen Fry “Music” (from “Moab Is My Washpot”); Fred Schneider “Monster” Part 2 of 2: Sparks “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us”; Jimmy Somerville “Love Thing”; Steve Cohen “Silent Too Long”; John Forster “In The Closet”; Isis “Best Boyfriend”; Spandau Ballet “To Cut A Long Story Short”; William Burroughs and Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy "Words Of Advice For Young People"; The Flirtations "Something To Talk About"; Bloodhound Gang “I Wish I Was Queer So I Could Get Chicks”; David Byrne “Now I’m Your Mom”; Sandpit “Greater Expectations”; Pansy Division “Ring Of Joy”; Dave Hall “Can’t Get Enough Of You”; Wally Gunn “Tongue Tied”; Kirsty MacColl "Angel"; Jesse Hultberg “Constant Thing”; Mischa Spaliansky “Masculine – Feminine”. 4ZZZfm Stonewall Day Queer Radio Special 6-9pm 28^th June 1998 pt 1 of 2 (85 minutes, 64kps mono, 39mb mp3) 4ZZZfm Stonewall Day Queer Radio Special 6-9pm 28^th June 1998 pt 2 of 2 (92 minutes, 64kps mono, 42mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Stonewall Radio special 28^th June 1998
Hear John Frame’s 11^th July 1994 recording of the Queer Radio interview with David Stevens – playwright and screenwriter of “The Sum Of Us”. This is the first celebrity interview I was involved with, and while I’m happy to take full credit for the recording, I only ask a couple of minor questions - the interview was expertly prepared and conducted by Queer Radio’s Ian Grey and by Shane McConnell. Recorded in the Brisbane Hilton to cassette tape using the Sennheiser MKE2002 binaural stereo microphone system, on the dummy head. This system gives genuine surround sound when using non-enclosed headphones – you will be sitting in a close circle, with me to your left, David left of centre, Shane right of centre and Ian to the right. David Stevens is an acclaimed multi-talented actor/writer/director with a wealth of life experience. He spent many years in Australia and wrote “The Sum Of Us” as a tribute to the aggressive tolerance of the Australian people and he explains exactly why. The play was published in 1990 and by the time the film was released in 1994 there had been 60 productions in North America, yet David said this was the first time he witnessed Australian actors in the roles. David said he was enormously happy with the casting of Australian acting icon Jack Thompson as "Dad" - describing Jack's performance as "a triumph". He also believed Russell Crowe to be a rising Australian acting icon, who turned in the best "Jeff" performance he'd witnessed. David thought it very important that these actors are able to present the dialogue in its native Australian tongue "with all of its natural rhythms and natural attitudes". The Sum Of Us was groundbreaking in that it achieved what its writer hoped, in being a financially successful bigger-budget film in which the audience (whether straight or gay) decidedly "wants the boy to get the boy". The film's look, feel, language, sound and music are all genuine Australiana. I also found the slightly surreal moments were a pure joy on the big screen and that there's not a wasted word or image throughout. I've enjoyed rewatching The Sum Of Us on DVD many times. It makes me totally proud to be a gay Australian and my parents are every bit as supportive as Jeff's Dad - but part of that process included taking my mum to see The Sum Of Us at the cinema in '94, after which she gave me a big hug and a kiss and told me that she is very proud of her openly gay son. David tells us about the background for the father character, Harry: "I didn't invent this character out of my mind - I mean, I'm not that clever. The first incident was a direct personal experience: When I was a young man (I was about seventeen at the time) I had occasion to spend the night in bed with a young Cockney boy from the East End. Fast asleep in his arms in the morning, his mother came in, tapped me on the shoulder and said "Do you take sugar in your tea?". Which was a bit of a shock to me because I came from a very right wing family - my father was closer to Genghis Khan than to Harry. My father never accepted my sexuality. But then when I came to Australia, I had a number of close friends. My friend John Barningham (who died of AIDS) - his father and mother were absolutely accepting of John's sexuality. His boyfriends were welcomed into the house, they shared the same bed, and Mother brought them tea in the morning and Dad would sit down and discuss the meaning of life with them. So speak as you find - I don't claim that everybody is like this, but drama is in the "particular" for me. There are people like this." Read my two Internet Movie Data Base review comments here and here Read my comparison of the 2 Australian DVD versions with the superior 2003 MGM USA double sided (16:9 and 4:3) DVD here David Stevens Queer Radio interview 11^th July 1994 (27 minutes, 128kps stereo, 26mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this David Stevens interview 11^th July 1994
Hear John Frame’s 6^th January 1999 interview with Elliott Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) - recorded in the 4ZZZ newsbooth by phone from Sydney. Elliott was touring Australia with his friends in the band Quasi. Quasi was the support act – with Elliott on bass – and then they backed him in the main set doing his solo material. They played Brisbane’s The Chelsea in Warner Street, The Valley on 7^th January 1999. Elliott Smith had achieved significant independent artist acclaim in the previous decade with the “queer-core” Portland Oregon band “Heatmiser”. By the time of this tour he was enjoying worldwide success and well deserved acclaim for his solo recordings – including an Academy Award Nomination for “Miss Misery” from the soundtrack to Gus Van Sant’s “Good Will Hunting”. Elliott is just about the most laid back person I’ve ever interviewed – equal parts humble and genuinely sweet. I went to this interview just assuming that, as one of the two leading members in a queer-core band, Elliott would be gay. You’ll hear that some way into this interview I ask Elliott whether his openness about his queer identity has affected his ability to function as an artist? He responds calmly, but a little surprised, “MY queer identity??” …”I’m not gay. Neil Gust from Heatmiser is gay - I’m straight. I might be a lot happier of I was gay but!” I apologise, and he says “Almost half of my friends are gay. It’s not an insult in the least.” While I had personal reservations about the music from Quasi in their own set, they were fantastic in backing Elliott for his. The world lost one of its most gifted musicians and songsmiths when Elliott died in 2003 – see Wikipedia. Elliott Smith interview 6th January 1999 (11 minutes, 128kps mono, 11mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Elliott Smith 6^th January 1999 interview
Hear John Frame’s interview with Brisbane wildlife carer Nancy Lambert. Recorded at her Barnett Road, Bardon home on 28^th November 1999. Nancy’s special interest is in caring for injured or orphaned possums - both the gentle ringtails and larger, more aggressive brushtails. In suburbia possums are particularly at great risk of death as a result of attacks by domestic cats. Nancy encourages the listener to be fully aware of how to respond to injured or sick possums – and that the young of mothers killed in car strikes may often still be alive in the mother’s pouch, and tells how they can be rescued and taken to experienced wildlife carers. Nancy urges us to keep our yards bushy and leafy so possums can feed, nest and be safe. She’s a big fan of the humble mango tree as an exotic staple for suburban possums, who love to eat the reddish new growth. Hopefully you will join me in always looking out for injured possums on our roads. We have two brushtails living in our ceiling and at least two ringtail nesting in our very bushy yard – which our little dogs ensure is cat-free. Nancy Lambert interview 28th November 1999 (15 minutes, 128kps mono, 14mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Nancy Lambert interview 28^th November 1999
Hear John Frame’s interview with “Get Real” screenwriter/playwight Patrick Wilde. Recorded by phone from Sydney on 17^th February 2000. Patrick was a guest of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, attending the screening of “Get Real” as the opening night feature for the Queer Screen festival (winning the Audience Award). The 2008 Brisbane International Film Festival had staged a sold out session of ”Get Real”, but sadly I had lost my tickets on the way into the cinema, and I had to wait another 6 months for a season at the local Dendy Cinema. It was well worth the wait – this is one of the very best films I’ve seen – especially in the “coming of age” category. Patrick Wilde wrote “Get Real” for the screen, based on his 1992 play “What’s Wrong With Angry” – which was written at a time when the age of consent for sex between males was 21 in the UK (yet 16 for heterosexuals). The age was reduced to 18 in January 1994 – but wasn’t equalised at 16 until 2001. The play and film were written specifically to profile the experience of attraction, love and sexual desire in same sex attracted youth as being equal in intensity, reality and validity to that of heterosexual youth. As the main character, 15 year old Steven Carter says in his school award acceptance speech to a room full of parents: “It’s only love. What’s everyone so scared of?” We hear Patrick discuss: Get Real / Queer As Folk / actors in gay roles / encouraging awareness of gay youth / the film’s big budget look (on a comparatively low budget) / ensuring realistic reactions from the characters / homophobia at home / it’s about love, not just sex / Get Real’s value as a cinema experience / being happy with the film / Patrick’s upcoming projects. Patrick Wilde interview 17th February 2000 (15 minutes, 96kps mono, 11mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Patrick Wilde 17^th February 2000 interview
Hear John Frame’s interview with UK playwright / screenwriter / author / actor Jonathan Harvey. Recorded (in mono using Sennheiser MKE40/K3U mic to AIWA cassette) at the Brisbane Hilton 2^nd August 1996. Jonathan was a special guest of the Brisbane International Film Festival for the local premiere of “Beautiful Thing”. This is one of my favourite films – everything about it is first class artistry, from the script and acting to the direction, editing and soundtrack. It’s also a perfect tale of young love conquering all – and between two young working class men. Jonathan is disarmingly handsome and charming – and very honest. We hear him discuss many aspects of the film, as well as its translation from the play, and he discusses his own experiences - including being gay and a school teacher. The DVD release of the film did not include a commentary track – but this is the ideal substitute. Jonathan continues to write for stage and film, see Wikipedia for details. Jonathan Harvey interview 2^nd August 1996 (28 minutes, 64kps mono, 14mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Jonathan Harvey interview 2^nd August 1996
Hear John Frame’s interview with USA songwriter / vocalist / pianist / bisexual activist Skott Freedman. The interview was recorded 5^th February 2003 by phone from Charleston, South Carolina. I was talking with Skott especially regarding his newly released CD album “Some Company”. “Some Company” is in the top handful of great albums I’ve heard. Skott had performed in Brisbane on 1st November 2002 at The Healer in Fortitude Valley and that performance was recorded direct from the desk to MiniDisc – hear that complete recording as a 68mb 128kps stereo mp3. The mp3 linked below is of the complete Queer Radio special – 51 minutes combing interview with music – which was originally aired in 3 parts over two shows. I’ve coded this as 96kps stereo so you can appreciate the music and then buy it in a more detailed format from iTunes or on CD. The interview itself is in mono. We hear the following songs (in this order): “Breathing”, “In November”, “Fairytales” (live at The Healer), “Tug O War”, “Treehouse”, “The Wind”, “Some Company” and “Anywhere”. "Some Company" is Skott’s third album of original music – following "Swimming Afer Dark" (1999) and "Anything Worth Mentioning" (2001). In June 2009 his fourth original album “The Cottage Sessions” was released in download format (from various distributors). All his recordings are available from iTunes and most as CDs or downloads from www.cdbaby.com His own website is www.skottfreedman.com Skott Freedman 5^th February 2003 interview and music special (51 minutes, 96kps stereo, 34mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Skott Freedman 5^th February 2003 special
Hear John Frame’s interview with Australian composer and actor David Page. This interview was recorded 24^th May 2004 at The Bowery in Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. David was talking especially to promote his upcoming (September 2004) Brisbane Festival performances of his autobiographical one man show “Page 8”. The Festival notes were: “David Page is best known as one of the Page family’s extraordinary sons – composer, actor, drag artiste, and a senior collaborator with Bangarra Dance Theatre. Little Davy Page was an all-singing, all-dancing sensation; at the tender age of 13 he appeared on Countdown and The Paul Hogan Show and in 1975 he became the only Australian artist to be signed to the Atlantic record label alongside greats such as Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. David Page is outrageous, cheeky and a wellspring of beautiful energy.” For a good brief biography go to the indigenous pride site “Share Our Pride” David discusses: family and music; his show “Page 8”; gayness and family David Page interview 24^th May 2004 (25 minutes, 128kps stereo, 23mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this David Page 24^th May 2004 interview
Hear John Frame’s interview with veteran gay media activist Greg Gordon from This Way Out. Greg is the Coordinating Producer of “This Way Out” the weekly half hour lesbian and gay community radio magazine which is produced in Los Angeles and distributed to 175 local community radio stations around the world. This interview was recorded 16^th June 2006 from Los Angeles using Skype for Greg’s voice and an Altec headset for John. With 35 years of hands on, virtually non-stop experience as a queer-specific radio presenter, Greg is in a unique position to talk about every aspect of organising vital and relevant queer community radio with a view to providing ongoing support as both a lifeline and an inspiration to listeners. In our thoroughly enjoyable half hour chat Greg discusses: his earliest local radio experience in 1974 on KPFK (the “IMRU” show); establishing “Inside Out”: which became “This Way Out”; the value of queer specific community/public radio; satisfaction as the key reward and motivation; expressing self-confidence in shows; perceived progress since the mid-seventies; collective vs anchor options for presenting queer programming; his career highlights (including the 1979 March On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights); love in his life – especially for pets (including his late loved corgi Fox); being scared shitless of the future (the effect of financial concerns for TWO); the future need for queer specific and presented shows; his dream to die at the editing table (hopefully a very long time from now). Greg Gordon of This Way Out interview 16^th June 2006 (33 minutes, 64kps mono, 16mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Greg Gordon 16^th June 2006 interview
Hear John Frame’s interview with Chris Freeman from Pansy Division. Chris is the band’s co-founder, co-writer, co-vocalist, bass guitarist. Recorded midday 11th July 2009 by speakerphone from Los Angeles, USA. Pansy Division’s first album of new material in 6 years had just been released – their 8th CD “That’s So Gay” – as well as the feature length documentary DVD “Pansy Division – Life In A Gay Rock Band”. Jon Ginoli has also simultaneously released his memoir “Deflowered – My Life In Pansy Division”. There’s very nearly 20 years of experiences for Jon to share – he officially formed Pansy Division with Chris Freeman in 1991 in San Francisco. See the DVD for a highly entertaining and personal story of one of the rarest of all modern social entities, the enduring openly queer bona fide rock band. Pansy Division resume touring in the USA in September 2009 – all details are on their website www.pansydivision.com In our 27 minute relaxed chat we hear Chris talk about how he’s seen the world change these last 20 years; stereotyping; the band’s sometimes confronting lyrics; their love songs; the fact that he really tried to be straight as a young man; the reality of ongoing homophobia in the world; the need for vigilance in activism and to acknowledge the progress that’s been made; guitarist Joel Reader as a great contributing asset to the band; and finally the “Jonah” series of YouTube webisodes (for example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE7lR90UacA ) which Chris co-created with Michael Carmona to promote the new album. Chris Freeman of Pansy Division interview 11^th July 2009 (27minutes, 64kps mono, 13mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Chris Freeman 11^th July 2009 interview
Hear John Frame’s interview with John Marsden openly gay lawyer and internationally acclaimed equal rights activist from Camperbelltown, New South Wales. Recorded 30th November 2001. I spoke with John Marsden when he was guest speaker at a dinner by Brisbane’s Gay & Lesbian Business Network (at Brett’s Wharf restaurant). John Marsden (3rd January 1942 to 17th May 2006) had, by the time of this interview, been fighting for 7 grueling years and had spent millions of dollars in his defamation law suit against the SEVEN television network. In 1994, at the time of The Wood Royal Commission, New South Wales Parliamentarians Franca Arena and Deidre Grusovin notoriously grossly abused “Parliamentary Privilege” to air unsubstantiated accusations of paedophilia. John Marsden tells us that those accusations led directly to at least 27 deaths by suicide – including Judge Yeldham. John had the courage to fight back, even when the SEVEN network aired material claiming that he was paedophile. John’s legal action was upheld in 2001, but SEVEN appealed, claiming that since he was a promiscuous homosexual, Marsden did not have a reputation which could be defamed. As per Wikipedia :” In 2002, the NSW Court of Appeal ruled that the compensation payout should have included consideration for hurt feelings, and ordered a new trial on damages,^] Marsden and Seven subsequently came to a confidential out-of-court settlement, estimated by various parties as anywhere from $6 million to $9 million”. The physical and emotional stress of the ordeal ruined his health (he died in May 2006 from stomach cancer). It injured his family. There was verbal abuse and vandalism. Many people in the lesbian and gay community turned their backs. It cost him his savings, some friends, many clients, and most devastatingly the love of his life, who walked out. John tells us that he was not fighting to clear his own name, but to ensure that other high profile gay men and lesbians were not easy targets for similar attacks by homophobic media. John encourages lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders to be high-profile, well organised and supportive – especially for the sake of youth, who deserve to know without a doubt that it will be OK if they are gay. John Marsden was a lovely man and will be remembered as one of Australia’s greatest equal rights activists. His autobiography “I Am What I Am” was published in 2005 by Penguin Books. John Marsden interview 30^th November 2001 at GLBN Dinner (9minutes, 128kps stereo 0mb mp3) (intro and outro music “Enough Is Enough’ by Chumbawamba from their “Anarchy” CD) Send feedback regarding this John Marsden 30^th Nov 2001 interview
Hear our interview with Tory Dobrin artistic director of The Trocks (Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo) recorded 16^th September 2002 by John Frame for Queer Radio, Brisbane and This Way Out, Los Angeles. Tory and I sat in the Plaza of the Queensland Performing Arts Complex – The Trocks performed at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre from 25^th to 29^th September. It was their first visit to Brisbane. The Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all male, and mostly gay, company of exceptionally talented ballet artists who have performed around the globe, in over 500 cities in 33 countries, to great acclaim since their comparatively humble debut in Manhattan, New York on 9th September 1974. The dancers have their own characters, and the show is equal parts breathtaking comedy and artistic beauty – a must see, even for those who think they may not like ballet. Tory is so happy with this interview that the This Way Out edit remains posted on their website (see http://www.trockadero.org/from-the-director.html ). You can enjoy the full Queer Radio version below – with details of the topics covered: Tory Dobrin of The Trocks interview 16^th September 2002 QPAC Brisbane (17 minutes, 128kps stereo 16 mb mp3) Topics discussed (in order): Who the show appeals to / what’s on offer / hamming it up vs parody / audience response / protocol and comedy / the machismo of “Mythologia” and the masculinity of The Trocks / freedom of personal expression / music / the mid ‘70s “Gary McDonald Show” and its comic sketch of the Australian Ballet in the USSR performing “Cocky Lake” / young men seeing The Trocks as their dance company of choice / the film “Billy Elliott” – acting on your dream / the “out and proud” heterosexual dancer / Emmanuel’s parents and the ’87 Paris show / surviving the Stonewall era / the legitimacy of The Trocks / ballet technique is not gender-specific, the difference between male and female styles / individual joy in performance and as part of the troupe / a family experience. They returned in November 2005 and The Trocks will perform in Brisbane again from 4^th to 7^th November 2009. Send feedback regarding this Tory Dobrin of The Trocks Sept 2002 interview
Hear my interview with Britain’s duly celebrated nicest clever person Stephen Fry (author, voice/stage/screen actor, director, performance artist, naturalist, memoirist, cherished UK national treasure) - recorded by phone 7^th February 2001. Stephen is safe at home in London, on a cold and rainy night, but warmed by the glow of his Apple Mac. This hour in company with Stephen Fry was an exceptional privilege, and a pure joy. Stephen is completely friendly, charming and honest. Posted here for your convenience in four parts – with a list of the topics discussed in each - I hope you will get to enjoy sharing the whole wonderful hour. Big thanks to the Bonzo Dog Band for the music “Tubas In The Moonlight”. Love you Stephen. 1. Stephen Fry 7th February 2001 part I of 4 (11:39, 128kps stereo 11mb mp3) “Word Power”; Wilde and the miners; altruistic morality; Professor Trefusis (from “Paperweight”) 2. Stephen Fry 7th February 2001 part 2 of 4 (16:41, 128kps stereo 16mb mp3) “The Stars’ Tennis Balls”; Patrick White; the great Australian poetry hoax; the “gay novellist” ghetto; respect for beauty; “Moab Is My Washpot”; youthful sexuality; older gay activism 3. Stephen Fry 7th February 2001 part 3 of 4 (12:25, 128kps stereo 12mb mp3) gay/straight alliances In schools; being Jewish and gay; The Bonzo Dog Band, Vivian Stanshall and British eccentricity; UK age of consent & their law reform process 4. Stephen Fry 7th February 2001 part 4 of 4 (15:07, 128kps stereo 15mb mp3) National Coming Out Day in the UK (“Star Trek” Quote - “please help me”); hosting the BAFTA Awards & acknowledging partners publicly; the film “Billy Elliott” (which won best film In 2001); “Wilde” on DVD; Vanessa Redgrave’s normal family life; Stephen’s family is proud of him; the value of being publicly accepted as openly gay; thanks & farewell. Read the ABRIDGED TRANSCRIPT - 2,400 words, 34k html file: http://www.queerradio.org/FryQueerRadio4ZZZ.htm Send feedback regarding this Stephen Fry interview
Queer Radio’s 1^st birthday show – as aired 29^th September 1993 (That was a few months before I started with the show) Presenters were Gai Lemon, Michael Carden, Jeff Ward and Ej Scott, who all took turns at panel operation, plus Ian Grey. Studio guests this night were Fr Theo, from the Anglican parish of St Albans, Michelle Buchanan of Queensland Pride magazine, Natalie Jeremijenko curator of film and video for the Glam Festival and Sam and Lance of Queensland University of Technology who were campaigning in student union on the “Fresh” ticket. Pre-records were Cath Phillips of Burn magazine (speaking at a Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association dinner) and Robyn Boland of the venue “Sistafunk”. This recording was transferred and edited from cassette tapes provided by Gai Lemon. Hear the whole show in 2 parts of 1 hour 20 minutes each (as 64kps mono 28mb mp3 files): Queer Radio 29^th September 1993 pt 1 of 2 Features: Cath Phillips, Michelle Buchanan, Robyn Boland, The Jeff Ward Story. Music: “Happy Birthday”, “Celebration”, “Open Your Mind”, “Mister Vain”, “Little Bird”, “No Woman No Cry”, Passionate Kisses”, Crazy”, “It’s A Man’s World”, “Girl On The Wall”. Queer Radio 29^th September 1993 pt 2 of 2 Features: The Fr Theo Story, Natalie Jeremijenko, The Ej Scott Story, Sam and Lance, The Michael Carden Story, The Gai Lemon Story. Music: “God Rest Ye Merry Dykes and Poofs”, “Free At Last”, “The Neutron Dance”, “Why”, “Say It”, “Human Behaviour”, “Fem In A Black Leather Jacket”, Kinky Boots”, “U Suck”. This program includes the following mini autobiographies (each available below as 64kps mono, ~ 5mb mp3 files): The Jeff Ward Story, The Fr Theo Story, The Ej Scott Story, The Michael Carden Story and The Gai Lemon Story.
Hear our studio interview with Margret RoadKnight live to air 10^th June 1998 by John Frame for Queer Radio on 4ZZZfm, Brisbane. As per Margret’s own website she is: “A unique and passionate artist, renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire with lyrics full of wit and wisdom, Margret RoadKnight survives and thrives outside the mainstream music scene with flair and soul. Four decades into her career, she continues to tour extensively, singing rivetting if under-exposed songs, either acappella or with her guitar and African thumb piano, solo or with accompanying musicians, always interspersed with informative and amusing anecdotes, at venues ranging from house concerts to outdoor festivals.” For 20 years I knew we shared a music teacher, Harry Lebler, but I met Margret for the first time at the Labor Day Fair at Albert Park and invited her to be a guest on the show. Margret was immediately pleased to accept – but declined the invitation to perform, knowing that such situations are always compromised in some way. Instead she wanted to bring in some of her music on CD and enjoy a relaxed chat. In these 36 minutes we get to know Margret and enjoy three excellent tracks “Beat Out That Rhythm On A Drum” and “Disposable Society” from the 1993 CD “Fringe Benefits” and also “Raluph Through The Looking Glass” from the 1994 CD of childrens songs by John Shortis “Acappella Cinderella”. Please note: In this stereo recording of the broadcast - from a portable ghetto blaster to HiFi VHS tape - we hear how remarkably clear and dynamic 4ZZZ’s signal was at that time. These days the “loudness wars” have seen 4ZZZ applying heavy compression and limiting in order to compete in pure volume with the commercial stations. The vitality of voices and splendour in music has now gone from radio and it will never be the same again. Margret RoadKnight 4ZZZ live studio interview 10^th June 1998 (36 minutes, 128kps stereo, 35mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Margret RoadKnight interview
Hear our interview with Judith Lucy 21st May 2009 by John Frame for Queer Radio on 4ZZZfm, Brisbane. Australia’s very very funny lady, Judith Lucy returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre from 2nd June 2009 to present her new show “Judith Lucy’s Not Getting Any Younger”: “The wait is finally over - Judith is back with a brand new stand-up show. Last year Judith turned forty and realised that ‘forty’ is in fact the ‘new forty’ and anyone who says anything different is living a lie. Her mind turned to mortality, the meaning of life and why you never think about any of this nonsense until, thanks to three-day hangovers, you just can’t drink like you used to. This will be Judith’s ninth solo show, her first live tour since 2006 and marks her twentieth anniversary as a stand up comedian.” I recorded the interview at home using a speakerphone (the scrabbling and puffing sounds in the background are our two dogs wrestling on the verandah). We hear Judith speak with her trademarked candid humour on a range of topics and she gets duly serious about the ongoing mens football team culture of using and abusing women. We find that Judith is an old friend of Lea DeLaria and a big fan of David Sedaris (see their interviews further below). This is probably the fifth time I’ve interviewed Judith since 1995 – always a pleasure and delight, just as her shows are always hilarious. Judith Lucy interview 21^st May 2009 (13 minutes, 128kps stereo, 13mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Judith Lucy interview
Hear our interview with Lea DeLaria 27^th September 2008 by John Frame for Queer Radio, Brisbane and This Way Out, Los Angeles. I spoke with Lea from New York City (recorded at my home using a speakerphone). Lea was promoting her performance "Lea DeLaria NAKED" which was staged on 6th November 2008 at the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre, for the Brisbane Jazz Festival. This was meant to be a “music only” show, but Lea says she naturally includes witty banter. On the night though Lea was so over the moon about the Obama victory that she was radiating joy. I like that she asked for a show of hands from those who like jazz, then those who are queer, then those who are queer and like jazz – and finally she says for anyone who didn’t put their hands up to any of those questions “What the fuck are you doing here?”. Lea was accompanied on piano by her life partner and brilliant musical director, Janette Mason. They employed the talents of two local lads on bass and drums and they worked so incredibly well as a band you’d swear they had years rather than hours together. Lea Delaria has a stunning voice, but what impresses most is her indelible gift of the ability to swing – and the fact that she’s a master of show. Lea DeLaria interview 27^th September 2008 (15 minutes, 64kps mono, 7mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this Lea DeLaria interview
Brian Kennedy - Ireland’s much loved and highly acclaimed vocalist, musician, producer, novellist and musicologist. He has several top selling CD albums and has produced and presented two 6 part BBC TV series of “Brian Kennedy On Song” (a history of Irish music). Belfast born Brian is proud to be open and honest regarding his gay sexuality, especially in support of queer youth - who are much in need of societal role models. In Ireland, he says, it’s rare enough to hear any “out of wedlock” sex being discussed, let alone positive things about queerdom. He has a truly fine counter-tenor voice, and applies great skill as a producer and musical arranger. Brian has collaborated with numerous acclaimed artists (e.g. Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor), as well having performed in Riverdance on Broadway for a full year. In 2006 he was proud to place 10^th representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest with “Every Song Is A Cry For Love” – but he would have much preferred to win. I have been honoured to record four interviews with Brian Kennedy- - two by phone, one “face to face” over lunch in a restaurant beside the Brisbane River (where I took the above photo), and the other as a studio guest with Queer Radio at 4ZZZfm. I present all of these for your pleasure: Brian Kennedy interview x ph ex Tipperary, Ireland 17^th September 2003 (19minutes, 56kps, mono, 8mb mp3) Brian Kennedy as studio guest 4ZZZfm Brisbane 10^th November 2004 (63minutes, 64kps, mono, 29mb mp3) (unedited 1 hour segment) Brian Kennedy interview re “The Arrival of Fergal Flynn”, in person Brisbane, Australia 18^th March 2005 (38minutes, 128kps, stereo, 35mb mp3) Brian Kennedy interview x ph ex Dublin, Ireland 23^rd July 2007 (20minutes, 64kps, mono, 10mb, mp3) Send feedback regarding these Brian Kennedy interviews.
Hear John Frame’s two interviews with Jimmy Somerville. The first was on 10^th February 1998 for Queer Radio and 4ZZZfm and the second on 21^st December 2005 for Queer Radio and for Los Angeles-based This Way Out: (1) recorded in the 4ZZZ newsbooth 10^th February 1998 by phone from Sydney. Jimmy was in Sydney to perform in a series of dance music spectaculars (with Ultra Nate, Adeva and Frankie Knuckles) and was also promoting the single “Dark Sky” on his new label “Gut Records”. The interview was edited in combination with his music as a one hour special. You can hear at the start how starstruck nervous I was – but Jimmy quickly put me at ease and I believe that this is one of my best interviews. Topics discussed include: oppressive laws, group sex, politics, age of consent, London Records attitude to his sexuality, relationships, promiscuity, sexual identity in youth, parental support, masculinity & machismo. Music used (in full): “Heartbeat”, “”I Feel Love medley”, “Read My Lips”, “It Ain’t Necessarily So”, “Because Of Him”, “Alright”, “Dare To Love” and “Dark Sky”. Jimmy Somerville interview special 10^th February 1998 (60 minutes, 128kps stereo, 55mb mp3) (2) recorded (at home using a mix of Skype and a separate lapel mic) 21^st December 2005 by phone from Jimmy’s home in London. While doing the dishes (seriously) Jimmy chats upfront and personal about his more recent album “Home Again” and topics ranging from his own experience of the age of consent to his view on same sex civil unions. He was also excited about being booked to perform at shows in Sydney and Melbourne for 24 February and 2 March 2006. These spectaculars titled “Evolve” were designed especially for Jimmy by producer Colin Tate. Colin says it was a way of paying homage and giving back for the empowerment Jimmy‘s honesty and music gave to his own life. The shows included full versions of hits from Bronski Beat and The Communards, as well his solo hit singles – and also featured an acoustic set with backing from the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir and the Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus. The Sydney show was part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. The Sydney show was part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. NB: While in Australia Jimmy joined talented local musicians in a rural Sydney studio to record the beautiful acoustic stylings of his personal all-time favourite songs, which were released in June 2009 as the download-only album “Suddenly Last Summer”. Topics discussed include: coming to Australia, the Sydney Mardi Gras dance party and the Gay Gaymes opening, the “Evolve” shows, Bob Downe as show host and associate, Mark Trevorrow as gay (not just when in character as Bob Downe), Brokeback Mountain, self-awareness of his own persona, same-sex civil unions in the UK, “thank god I’m an atheist”, Jimmy as a sexually active 16 year old, age of consent and the Queensland sodomy law, early videos – especially “Smalltown Boy”, Bart Fischer’s video for “Here I Am”, working with Paul Mac on “It’s So Good”, problems with BMG over the “Home Again” CD, making a living in Europe, the value of loyal supporters, Colin Tait, gay music artists coming out – or being forced out. Music used (in full): “This Must Be Love”, “”I Believe”, “Here I Am”, “It’s So Good” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”. Jimmy Somerville interview special 21^st December 2005 (36 minutes, 128kps stereo, 33mb mp3) Read the full interview transcript here (html file – 76k) Send feedback regarding these Jimmy Somerville interviews
Chris Turner, his husband Armistead Maupin and their good friend Patrick Gale – at the Brisbane Writers Festival 13^th September 2007 (Brisbane Powerhouse) at signing after Armistead and Patrick’s “After We Met” session. (Photo by John Frame) Hear our relaxed interviews with Armistead Maupin and with Patrick Gale as recorded during this Festival by John Frame (at the Saville Apartments) : Armistead Maupin interview 13th September 2007 (14 minutes, 128kps stereo, 13mb mp3) Armistead includes reference to his latest novel “Michael Tolliver Lives” Patrick Gale interview 14th September 2007 (20 minutes 128kps stereo 19mb mp3) Patrick includes reference to his latest novel “Notes From An Exhibition” Send feedback regarding the interview with Armistead Maupin or Patrick Gale.
David Sedaris, at Brisbane’s Irish Club, 20^th August 2008. (Photo by Ron Frame). Hear our interview with David Sedaris as recorded 20^th August 2008 by John Frame (at the Hotel Grand Chancellor dining room). David is a multiple Best Selling author of humour – the vast majority being based on his own life experience (with suitable embellishments). This was his first time in Brisbane, and he was touring Australia to promote his latest novel (also an audiobook) “When You Are Engulfed In Flames” (2008 Hachette). David has broad public speaking experience and is a Grammy Award nominee. He has a distinctly warm, personal and unaffected manner of speaking, which I find completely endearing (and which he simply can’t bear to hear). One of the joys in speaking with David is that you find the interview experience is mutual. We’re now both over 50 – one of the topics in our 15 minute chat: David Sedaris interview 20^thAugust 2008 (15 minutes, 128kps stereo, 14mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this interview with David Sedaris.
Augusten Burroughs, at the Dendy Portside Cinema, Brisbane, 29^th August 2008. (Photo by John Frame) Hear our interview with Augusten Burroughs as recorded 28^th August 2008 by John Frame (at the ABC Studios, Toowoong). Auguesten is a multiple Best Selling author of dramatic humour – and, again, with the vast majority being based on his own life experience. Augusten was touring Australia to promote his latest novel “A Wolf At The Table” (2008 Picador) – a compelling and intensely personal revelation of his young life, dealing with a very dangerous and abusive father. Augusten is a passionate powerhouse of unflinching honesty. In this recording he says that he has too often been misrepresented regarding his attitude to being proud to be gay – so we hear him set the record straight. Augusten Burroughs interview 29^t hAugust 2008 (24 minutes, 128kps stereo, 22mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this interview with Augusten Burroughs.
Logan Youth & Family Services GLBT youth support group “2QT2BSTR8”: Hear the half hour studio visit by 2QT2BSTR8’s Teena and Hannah (youth), James and Olivia (co-convenors) on Wednesday 28^th May 2008 from 9:10pm: 2QT2BSTR8 youth on Queer Radio in 4ZZZ studio 28^th May 2008 (31minutes, 64kps mono, 14Mb mp3) (song “Dick and Jane” is by Brisbane resident Laya Fisher from the compilation CD “Bi The People”) 2QT 2B STR8 (Logan area GLBT Youth Group) Too cute to be straight is a support, social and information group in the Logan and Beenleigh area for young people aged 16 to 19 who may just be questioning or identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or intersexed person. Young people who are interested in finding out more about 2QT2BSTR8 can call on (07) 3826 1500, or email 2qt2bstr8@yfs.org.au MySpace site: http://www.myspace.com/2qt2bstr8group
Hear John Frame’s interview with Sue-Ann Post - Australia’s self proclaimed and acclaimed “big old lezzo” (and ex-Mormon) stand-up comic. Recorded 5^th July 2001 by phone from Sue’s home in Melbourne. We were chatting in promotion of her season the following week at the Brisbane Powerhouse Visy Theatre. She’s a breath of brutally honest fresh air and a joy to chat with: Sue-Ann Post 5^th July 2001 interview (12 minutes,128kps mono, 12mb mp3) We met up with Sue-Ann in the Brisbane Powerhouse Turbine Hall after her 12^th July 2001 show, and asked if we could record her reading her empowering and true coming out story "My Queer Old Life" (from the 1999 Bookman Press, Melbourne, Erin Shale edited collection “Inside Out”). Enjoy!. Sue-Ann Post reads her mini bio “My Queer Old Life” (5minutes, 128kps mono, 6mb) Send feedback regarding Sue-Ann Post’s interview or reading
Bishop John Shelby Spong – retired United States Episcopalian Bishop, equal rights activist and prolific author. Recorded 24^th June 2001 before Sunday Service at Brisbane’s Metropolitain Community Church. John had been banned by both Brisbane’s Catholic and Anglican Archbishops from speaking his message of acceptance and tolerance in any of their churches. John was welcomed to speak at the Uniting Church in Brisbane City and he sought out the local MCC as his chosen place for Sunday worship. John speaks to us candidly about his upbringing and his journey through love and faith to his firm stand that, just as women clergy are equally acceptable so too are gay and lesbian clergy. Bishop John Shelby Spong Queer Radio interview 24^th June 2001 (9minutes, 48kps mono, 2mb mp3) Send feedback regarding this interview with Bishop John Shelby Spong.
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On 3rd October 2007 Californian based songsmith Mark Weigle visited Brisbane and performed four songs (3 brand new, 1 cover) live in the 4ZZZ studio for Queer Radio - click here for links to our MySpace videos (in stereo) of those four songs.
ShitStickers – A Case In Song for Sodomy Law Reform in Queensland” by SubTranzMutation (John Frame & Jandy R.). With words spoken by Stephen Fry and Julian Clary - retaining their original context. Julian suggests that homophobes are overly concerned with the mechanics of anal intercourse, while Stephen suggests they covertly fear the reality of same sex true love. Added text explains how Queensland's unequal age of consent impacts negatively on all youth, but severely affects gay & bisexual youth in particular. Upbeat, factual, informative, entertaining - and not a genital in sight! Go to the following URL for full details - including links to a good quality stereo MySpace video and also to a 4mb (128kps stereo) mp3 : www.queerradio.org/SubTranzMutation_ShitStickers.html
NSW Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service This brilliantly effective Community Service Announcement aired on ABC TV immediately following their 5th March 1995 special coverage of the preceding night's Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. I love the way this coolly takes advantage of what people have come to expect to see of youth getting excited about an impending date. It should have won an award. Watch the 1 minute video via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paMsMh9QRBQ
Jacob Diefenbach interviewed at 4ZZZ during Queer Radio 13^th September 2006 (the night before his CD launch at The Zoo). Watch the 7 minute video via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9s1VKyVsTc
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Sons Of Bee Gees – Brisbane’s epically proportioned disco tribute band playing live at *The Roxy as special guests of the Brisbane Lesbian and Gay Pride Fesitival’s “Feast” Dance Party. In this incarnation the 9 band members are Doug Hutson (vox, keys, guitar), Robyn Hendersen (vox, keys), Lynne Eisentrager (vox), Mark Herbert (guitar), Glenn Bell (bass), Greg Jackson (drums), Michael Bouwman (sax), Chris Coulter (trombone) and John Frame (congas, percussion, synsonics). Recorded direct from the desk to DAT tape – no added EQ. Live mix by our long term friend and collaborator Barrie Beattie. The setlist is I Love The Nightlife / Love Is The Drug / Boogie Fever / We Are Family / Funky Music / Ring My Bell / Lady Bump / Lady Marmalade / Yessir I Can Boogie / Bump No More. Sons Of Bee Gees live at The Roxy Brisbane 8^th July 1995 (37minute 128kps stereo, 34mb mp3) *The Roxy was in recent years known as “The Arena” but the venue closed forever in March 2009. It was a special honour to have performed from the same stage as other bands I’d enjoyed there- including Pansy Division, Midnight Oil, They Might Be Giants and The Cramps. Send feedback re Sons Of Bee Gees live at The Roxy Brisbane 8^th July 1995
Pat Parker – the late Black Lesbian Feminist Poet reading her powerful and inspiring “Where Will You Be When They Come?” Recorded, by persons unknown, at the Third World Conference sponsored Kick-Off Rally for the 14th October 1979 (first) National March On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This audio is from a “cartridge” tape which was in the library of 4ZZZfm Brisbane. In 2000 the station’s worn out cartridge players were being replaced by MiniDisc units. So while the cartridge players were still operable I copied this cart to my own Sony MZR50 portable MiniDisc. This cart had been in the studio for at least 10 years and is believed to have been copied from a cassette, which I expect in turn dates back to the early eighties when 4ZZZ and 2SER in Sydney combined their efforts to present a weekly gay news magazine “GRNS” (Gay Radio News Service). The original recording, which I have stored safely on CD, includes an outro by an American woman radio host saying “That was Pat Parker, black lesbian feminist poet, at the Third World sponsored Kick Off Rally of last October’s National March On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights”. As per Wikipedia “The National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays (formerly The National Coalition of Black Gays) was the United States' first national organization for African American and Third World gay rights. … In 1979, NCBG was the primary organizer of the Third World Conference held simultaneously with the first March on Washington for gay rights (October 12 - 14, 1979).” So that confirms the year and date of the Pat Parker recording. In September 2009 I decided to do some digital restoration, removing the high end tape noise and trimming off the musical intro and spoken outro – leaving just Pat Parker’s voice. I’ve used 256kps stereo to ensure a high quality mp3: Pat Parker “Where Will You Be When They Come?” Washington 14^th October 1979 (3minutes, 256kps stereo, 5mb mp3)
David Tomlinson – the late star of many British movies was happily married with children. He impressed me mightily as a child with his beautiful and articulate diction. One of my favourite records, made some time in the 50’s, was “When We Were Very Young” – featuring him reading and singing verse by A. A. Milne. On the page linked to the URL below there are jpg images of the record cover as well as full sleeve text, a sample song (as a 2mb mp3) and an invite to request the whole recording as a 128kps mono mp3 – as well as the same for the next record in the series, Australian Dick Bentley superbly singing and reading “Hans Christian Andersen”: www.queerradio.org/David_Tomlinson_When_We_Were_Very_Young.htm
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Queer Radio printable business card (80k jpg) “The Smart State Needs Smart Arses” animated gif (67k) T-shirt design “Blatant Not Latent” (90k jpg) T-shirt design “Card Carrying Homosexual” (80k jpg) T-shirt design “Queensland’s Sexual Activity Maths” (40k jpg) Equal Love Now! Logo (30k jpg)
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Submission by University of Queensland’s CAMPUS CAMP in June 1975 to the federal Royal Commission on Human Relations. At that time only South Australia had decriminalised male to male sex. This document is assumed to have been mainly authored by journalist and health activist Martyn Goddard, but with input from other local queer activists of the time. Contains many poignant comments and suggestions which deserved much more prompt attention from all state and federal governments. This text has been carefully scanned and proofed from the original printed document (which was donated by 4ZZZ’s Tony Kniep). CLICK HERE to download the 155K pdf file.