Archive for November, 2011

LIVE with Ophelia’s Sister Wanda Walker 11/30/11

November 30, 2011  |  Episodes, gay san diego, News  |  No Comments

As last week’s show fell on Thanksgiving, this week Aaron & Ophelia recapped their holiday spent with family & friends, volunteering, drinking, Black Friday shopping…and pepper spray. Thankfully, neither were assaulted with a canister o’ Capsaicin. But speaking of family, Aaron was delighted to get to meet the lovely Wanda Walker, Ophelia’s infamous sister, in town all the way from Atlanta, who sat in the hot seat to talk about growing up with – and beating up – sweet, innocent little Ricky. Get the inside scoop on Ricky Walker and the birth of Ophelia Later direct from someone who knows how it all went down, and then some. Thanks for stopping by Wanda! Big shout out to all our friends & viewers in the ATL.  Read More

They Said 11/29/11

November 29, 2011  |  Episodes, gay san diego, News, theysaid  |  1 Comment

Following the gluttony that was Thanksgiving, They Said regrouped at our Brass Rail studio to recap some familial holiday festivities and dish on the big news swirling ’round the inter webs. Producer Kurt joined the cast this week as Ian preps for some big upcoming events and Kelly takes an extended hiatus to care for her mom (sending prayers & good vibes your way, sweetie.) The crew hit the ground running, talking the Chargers on-field disappointments, Barney Frank‘s retirement, Herman Cain‘s growing sexual harassment claims, Miley Cyrus and the passing of our dear friend Sam Cuevas. Then, things got serious with a discussion about local group the Hillcrest Hot Messes and an egregious Facebook attack directed at Kurt that brought up a thoughtful discussion about depression and compassion for those suffering with mental health issues. There were laughs, curse words, pointed commentaries and even tears on this entertaining & enlightening They Said episode. And, we created a drinking game for this show: every time Courtney says “Lady Gaga” or “innocuous” take a shot! You’ll be feeling good by the end, we guarantee.  Read More

LIVE with the Momfia Inc. 11/23/11

November 23, 2011  |  Episodes, gay san diego, News  |  No Comments

Our Brass Rail studio has hosted lots of hotties, but few as hot as these blogging mamas, Theresa Hissong Seid, Beth Avant & Margo Porras from the San Diego MOMfia Inc (@MOMfiaInc on Twitter.) These three divas are truly arbiters in a giant network of influential moms on social media and the interwebs – known as mommy bloggers – who are more than just stay-at-home housewives. These women work hard and have amassed not only a loyal following of other parents, but a generation of internet news junkies who heed their advice on everything from breast feeding in public and toxic toys, to keeping the sexy-time “sexy” after the kids are asleep. Theresa, Beth and Margo dished with Aaron & Ophelia about a lot of things that affect all families, like bullying, tolerance, rules, unconditional love and accepting people for who they are – LGBTQIIA or otherwise. Oh, and also some tidbits about boobies, sippy cups & bitchy fans, too. You’ll definitely enjoy this!  Read More

They Said 11/22/11

November 23, 2011  |  Episodes, gay san diego, News, theysaid  |  No Comments

It’s Thanksgiving week & with several They Said-ers on holiday vacay, Courtney and Ian welcomed Executive Producer Aaron “AHizz” Heier and lesbian hottie Moe Girton of Gossip Grill to the Brass Rail studio, complete with new backdrop & lots to chat about. The panel tackled topics hot in the news including the Occupy Davis pepper spraying incident, the McDonald‘s egg supplier controversy, the “Power Bracelet” class action lawsuit, the investigation of a trans woman’s tasering, Chaz Bono vs Stephen Beatty and some Real Housewives of Atlanta hullabaloo. In the spirit of the Housewives, Producers Joey & Kurt asked the crew “do you have any unresolved conflicts with friends or family that you’d like to correct” which garnered some very personal & thoughtful responses. The entire cast & crew of They Said would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving – we are truly thankful for each and every one of you.  Read More

LIVE from The Great American Trailer Park Musical

November 18, 2011  |  Episodes, gay san diego, News  |  6 Comments

This week, Aaron, Ophelia & crew took the show on the road to the Lyceum Theater on the set of San Diego REP’s production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” and as you’ll see from the background, we were right at home amongst the trailers, toilet planters & lawn chairs sipping on Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers. With Executive Producer MJ Topp in the audience, Ophelia tried to be on her best behavior, until the first F-Bomb was dropped, then all bets were off. ChristWire’s favorite Internet couple had quite a lively back ‘n forth about crashing the holy site, Doug Manchester, the Union-Tribune, Prop 8, bullying, suicides, the GOP Presidential clown car, words and their power (or lack thereof) and the funny as hell musical comedy about agoraphobia, adultery, vices & mac ‘n cheese set in a trailer park. Next week is Thanksgiving and we want to let all of you viewers, friends, family and fans know that we are truly thankful for you – it’s because of you that we continue to do what we do.  Read More