Happy Hour ~ On-Demand

Happy Hour salutes GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)

with Special Guest: Juan Barajas - Sr. Director of GLAAD San Francisco

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Do you remember the first time you saw a gay character on TV? Or the first time you read a profile of an openly gay or transgender leader in your local newspaper.

At GLAAD, we are in the business of changing people's hearts and minds through what they see in the media. We know that what people watch on TV or read in their newspaper shapes how they view and treat the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people around them. And we have a responsibility to make sure that those images foster awareness, understanding and respect.

When media images of our lives are fair, accurate and inclusive, we find ourselves increasingly welcomed into a society that respects difference. When those images perpetuate stereotypes, myths and misinformation about our lives, we become vulnerable to anti-gay forces working to create a world in which we do not exist.

Everyday our stories -- yours, mine, those of our families and friends -- open the truth of our lives to the people we share them with. In the same way, when the media tell our stories well, people in small towns, big cities and everywhere in-between find windows on our lives that broaden and deepen their understanding of who we are. Same principle -- infinitely larger scale.

Fair, accurate and inclusive media images shatter stereotypes. They prove that we are connected through common, human experiences. And these are stories that we -- and the media -- have a responsibility to share.

Words & Images Matter

http://www.glaad.org/

Exploring our obsession with celebrities including confessions of a compulsive "celebrity toucher."http://itouchcelebs.blogspot.com/

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Disney Tribute: Tom Schumacher and Chad Jones

An hour of entertainment, enlightenment and attitude adjustment.

* Celebrity Interviews, Myth Makers & Comedy Cocktails *

A celebration of what makes us happy.

-- from pop culture to comedy --

Exploring topics both trivial and profound with his fun and inspirational talk radio show.

Guests Include: Patty Duke, Petula Clark, Bruce Vilanch & Chad Allen and many more.

Celebrity Blog: http://adamsandel.wordpress.com/

Email: adamsandel@yahoo.com

Playwright and lyricist, Arts Journalist (Bay Area Reporter and Santa Cruz Sentinel), College English Instructor (Composition, Literature, Mythology & Folklore) as well as Marketing Co-Chair for the SF GLAAD Media Awards.

Fun and Inspirational Talk Radio...Making a Difference!

Fashion Design from Project Runway Jack Mackenroth and also a Gay Dating Expert Greg Halpern!

Jack Mackenroth, born in 1972 in Seattle, Washington, is an American model, swimmer and fashion designer, best known for his work in "Project Runway" Season 4.

Fresh out of Parsons, Mackenroth opened a menswear store in the uberchic West Village called 'Jack'. There he showcased new designers along side upscale brands such as Gaultier Junior, Diesel and John Richmond. In 1997, he went to work for Tommy Hilfiger, designing knits for the women's line and doing fashion illustrations for the entire division. From there he went back into menswear designing for the Slates brand under the Levis umbrella. He was also the Design Director at Weatherproof Active wear for the past 4 years.

In 2007, Mackenroth got his big break when was a contestant on the fourth season of Project Runway, a reality show on Bravo in which designers compete against each other in various fashion challenges to win $100,000 to create their own fashion line, among other prizes.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mackenroth has also achieved national recognition as a competitive swimmer. He has 3 All-American titles to his name and set a national record in the summer of 2006 in the breaststroke leg of the 4 x 50 meter medley relay. The same summer he finished 12th in the 50 meter breaststroke at the Masters World Championships in Stanford California. He still competes at the most elite level in swimming.

As a fitness and fashion model through the 1990's, Mackenroth appeared in such magazines as Paper, DNR, Men's Fitness, Men's Journal, Genre, Blue and several others.

Official Site: www.jackmackenroth.com

"My set closes with "Better Way," a call for change that's upbeat and optimistic, without being heavy handed or preachy. "Ultimately, I want to touch people, and I want them to feel something," says Day. "If I can get people to examine the present moment a little more closely - even if just for a couple minutes - and maybe step outside of their mindless routine, or pick up the phone and call someone they haven't talked to in a while, I feel like I've done something worthwhile. An awareness of the present - for myself as much as for anyone listening to this record or experiencing one of my live performances - is something I really encourage. I don't intend to tell people how to feel, or how to get to a certain place. It's more a matter of inviting them to come along with me...It's a one-way ticket. You don't get to turn around. So make sure you're paying attention and enjoying it." ~ Spencer Day

http://spencerday.com/

Most known for the hysterical portrayal of Beverly Leslie on Will and Grace, fantastic comedian and sweetheart Leslie Jordan cuts up with Adam Sandel

Watch Me Shine, a musical history of the gay and lesbian experience -- with book and lyrics by Adam Sandel and music by Richard Link -- celebrates the challenges, joys and triumphs that gays and lesbians have experienced, from the closeted years of the 1920s to gay liberation in the ‘70s, from the devastation of AIDS in the ‘80s to a renewed sense of pride, freedom and determination today.

It's about pride. It's about love. It's about time.

Watch Me Shine, a musical history of the gay and lesbian experience -- with book and lyrics by Adam Sandel and music by Richard Link.

Part 2 includes a behind-the-scenes interview with Adam Sandel, cast members Estelle Mays and Arthur Scappaticci, and Energy Talk Radio's David Trudrung.

It's about pride. It's about love. It's about time.

A one-hour celebration of the greatest TV theme songs of all time, with producer / actor Rick Singer!

A celebration of our Top 10 Favorite Movies with arts journalist Chad Jones -- plus Comedy Cocktails with Flower Frankenstein and author / playwright Jim Provenzano!

Exploring the timeless themes beneath "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz" with artist Rene Capone -- plus Comedy Cocktails with Kevin Levey and Dana Cory.

Exploring the mythic themes of romantic love with actress Jennifer Erdmann -- plus Comedy Cocktails with comedian Dana Cory and Jaimelee Roberts!

An intimate chat with irrespressible funnyman Bruce Vilanch -- a celebration of sitcoms with Rick Singer -- and a countdown of the Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time!

An candid interview with out gay actor and GLAAD Media Award winner Chad Allen -- plus Comedy Cocktails with comedian Blake and Rene Capone!

Happy Hour goes "Downtown" with international pop star Petula Clark -- plus Comedy Cocktails with comedian Blake and Rene Capone.