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{{about|the gay and lesbian themed podcast|the medieval festival|Feast of Fools}}
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{{Infobox Podcast
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|image = [[Image:Foficon.jpg|Feast of Fools logo]]
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|caption = Hosts Fausto Fernós (left) and Marc Felion (right), as photographed by [http://www.jasonsmith.com/ Jason Smith], artwork by Fausto Fernós.
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|host = Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion
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|status = Daily (Monday-Friday)
|status = Daily (Monday-Friday)
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|began = February 2005
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|former name = Feast of Fools
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The Feast of Fools [[podcast]] is a talk show hosted by [[Fausto Fernós]] and Marc Felion that features celebrity guests, artists, musicians, actors and members of the LGBT community. The program is a roundtable discussion of unusual news, social trends and features cocktail recipes and interviews.
The Feast of Fun [[podcast]] (formerly titled "Feast of Fools") is a talk show hosted by [[Fausto Fernós]] and Marc Felion that features celebrity guests, artists, musicians, actors and members of the LGBT community. The program is a roundtable discussion of unusual news, social trends and features cocktail recipes and interviews.


The Feast of Fools podcast continually ranks as the top-rated gay and lesbian podcast on [[iTunes]] and is frequently listed in the Top 100 list of Comedy podcasts.<ref name="windycitytimes">Wooten, Amy. (June 20, 2006) [[Windy City Times]] ''[http://www.wctimes.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=15267 30 Under 30 Special: Where Are They Now?]''</ref> On average, the podcast is downloaded 30,000 times per week,<ref name="gaywired"> (March 20, 2006) [[Gaywired.com]]''[http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=8463 Chicago Podcast Breaks Records]''</ref> making it the most downloaded [[LGBT]] podcast in the United States.<ref name="windycitytimes"/><ref name="readergaypress">Bergquist, Kathie. (September 22, 2006) [[Chicago Reader]] ''[http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/chicago101/glbtqmedia/ The Gay Press.]'' Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 26.</ref>
The Feast of Fun podcast continually ranks as the top-rated gay and lesbian podcast on [[iTunes]] and is frequently listed in the Top 100 list of Comedy podcasts.<ref name="windycitytimes">Wooten, Amy. (June 20, 2006) [[Windy City Times]] ''[http://www.wctimes.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=15267 30 Under 30 Special: Where Are They Now?]''</ref> On average, the podcast is downloaded 30,000 times per week,<ref name="gaywired"> (March 20, 2006) [[Gaywired.com]]''[http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=8463 Chicago Podcast Breaks Records]''</ref> making it the most downloaded [[LGBT]] podcast in the United States.<ref name="windycitytimes"/><ref name="readergaypress">Bergquist, Kathie. (September 22, 2006) [[Chicago Reader]] ''[http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/chicago101/glbtqmedia/ The Gay Press.]'' Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 26.</ref> On March 13, 2009, the producers changed the name of the show from "Feast of Fools" to "Feast of Fun" to better reflect the program's identity and to broaden its audience base.


==Podcast==
==Podcast==
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===Show format===
===Show format===
A typical Feast of Fools show is a round table discussion on unusual news stories, GLBT issues and social trends. Other shows may feature celebrity interviews (live or by phone), cocktail recipes, or “how to” sessions, such as 'How [[drag queens]] [[lip sync]] and put on makeup.' Celebrities and other notable guests are asked a series of "Breakdown" questions at the end of the show, such as "Describe yourself as a fancy shade of paint" and "What would you like to see [[Oprah]] doing in 5 years?" Since 2005, the Feast of Fools podcast has interviewed many celebrities, including [[Margaret Cho]], [[Kathy Griffin]], [[Teri Garr]], [[George Takei]],<ref name="beep"/> [[John Waters (filmmaker)|John Waters]] and [[Bruce Vilanch]].<ref name="timeout"/> Occasionally, a show will open with an original cocktail recipe, usually given a name that pays tribute to that episode's special guest. Cocktail recipes feature unique ingredients or put a new spin on classics. Examples include the "Organic Cosmopolitan" (a tarter version of the popular drink made with unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate and all natural ingredients) and the "Dancing Queen,"(an unusual and flavorful combination of pear sake and energy drink).<ref name="gaywired"> (March 20, 2006) [[Gaywired.com]] ''[http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=8463 Chicago Podcast Breaks Records]''</ref>
A typical Feast of Fun show consists of a round table discussion featuring unusual news stories, GLBT issues and social trends. Other shows may feature celebrity interviews (live or by phone), cocktail recipes, or “how to” sessions, such as 'How [[drag queens]] [[lip sync]] and put on makeup.' Until 2008, Celebrities and other notable guests were frequently asked a series of "Breakdown" questions at the end of the show, such as "Describe yourself as a fancy shade of paint" and "What would you like to see [[Oprah]] doing in 5 years?" Since 2005, the Feast of Fools podcast has interviewed many celebrities, including [[Margaret Cho]], [[Kathy Griffin]], [[Teri Garr]], [[George Takei]],<ref name="beep"/> [[John Waters (filmmaker)|John Waters]] and [[Bruce Vilanch]].<ref name="timeout"/> Occasionally, a show will open with an original cocktail recipe, usually given a name that pays tribute to that episode's special guest. Cocktail recipes feature unique ingredients or put a new spin on classics. Examples include the "Organic Cosmopolitan" (a tarter version of the popular drink made with unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate and all natural ingredients) and the "Dancing Queen,"(an unusual and flavorful combination of pear sake and energy drink).<ref name="gaywired"> (March 20, 2006) [[Gaywired.com]] ''[http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=9&id=8463 Chicago Podcast Breaks Records]''</ref>


When not interviewing a special guest, Fernós and Felion are often joined by a rotating cast of regular guests.<ref name="chicagopride">Freeman, Jason P. (August 7, 2007) [[ChicagoPride.com]] ''[http://www.chicagopride.com/news/interview.cfm/articleid/114025 Interview: Feast of Fools]''</ref>
When not interviewing a special guest, Fernós and Felion are often joined by a rotating cast of frequent guests.<ref name="chicagopride">Freeman, Jason P. (August 7, 2007) [[ChicagoPride.com]] ''[http://www.chicagopride.com/news/interview.cfm/articleid/114025 Interview: Feast of Fools]''</ref>


===Music===
===Music===
Music is an integral part of the Feast of Fools podcast, and the show regularly interviews and features the music of up-and-coming talent, mostly unsigned or signed to independent record labels. Born out of necessity due to [[copyright]] and [[RIAA]] restrictions on the use of music on podcasts, this feature of the podcast has grown into an important avenue for emerging musicians to reach a previously untapped audience. Musicians whose music is featured on the Feast of Fools podcast realize increased sales on [[iTunes]] and [[Amazon.com]].<ref name="afterelton"/>
Music is an integral part of the Feast of Fun podcast, and the show frequently interviews and features the music of up-and-coming talent, mostly unsigned or signed to independent record labels. Born out of necessity due to [[copyright]] and [[RIAA]] restrictions on the use of music on podcasts, this feature of the podcast has grown into an important avenue for emerging musicians to reach a previously untapped audience. Musicians whose music is featured on the Feast of Fun podcast realize increased sales on [[iTunes]] and [[Amazon.com]].<ref name="afterelton"/>
Musicians featured on the Feast of Fools podcast include [[Calpernia Addams]], [[Gaye Adegbalola]], [[Reuben Butchart]], [[Dangerous Muse]], [[Ferron]], [[Scott Free (queercore musician)|Scott Free]], [[Chris Garneau]], [[Robert German]], [[Leslie Hall]], [[Hey Willpower]], [[Eric Himan]], [[Levi Kreis]], [[Mystechs]], [[Jen Porter]], [[Rachael Sage]], [[Jim Verraros]], and [[The Wet Spots]].
Musicians featured on the Feast of Fools podcast include [[Calpernia Addams]], [[Gaye Adegbalola]], [[Reuben Butchart]], [[Dangerous Muse]], [[Ferron]], [[Scott Free (queercore musician)|Scott Free]], [[Chris Garneau]], [[Robert German]], [[Leslie Hall]], [[Hey Willpower]], [[Eric Himan]], [[Levi Kreis]], [[Mystechs]], [[Jen Porter]], [[Rachael Sage]], [[Jim Verraros]], and [[The Wet Spots]].


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In 2008, the video podcast was re-launched and re-named "Video Player," which coincided with the launch of the Feast of Fools YouTube channel and another re-design of the main website.
In 2008, the video podcast was re-launched and re-named "Video Player," which coincided with the launch of the Feast of Fools YouTube channel and another re-design of the main website.


In 2009, the name of the show was changed to "Feast of Fun" to better reflect the show's content, which focuses on odd news stories, food and drink recipes, music, comedy and irreverent humor. The show intends to include both gay and straight community members who are open to [[GLBT]]-related subjects and topics.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Podcast]]
*[[Podcast]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/ The Feast of Fools Podcast]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/ The Feast of Fun Podcast]


===Notable celebrity interviews===
===Notable celebrity interviews===
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/02/16/fof-248-gaye-blues-and-tatoos-021606/ #248 - Gaye, Blues and Tatoos"] - [[Gaye Adegbalola]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/02/16/fof-248-gaye-blues-and-tatoos-021606/ #248 - Gaye, Blues and Tatoos"] - [[Gaye Adegbalola]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/04/06/fof-507-out-magazine-040607/ #507 "Out Magazine"] - [[Reuben Butchart]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/04/06/fof-507-out-magazine-040607/ #507 "Out Magazine"] - [[Reuben Butchart]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/05/01/fof-300-a-look-inside-margaret-cho-050106/ #300 "A Look Inside Margaret Cho"] - [[Margaret Cho]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/05/01/fof-300-a-look-inside-margaret-cho-050106/ #300 "A Look Inside Margaret Cho"] - [[Margaret Cho]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/08/28/fof-598-the-island-of-chris-garneau-082807/ #598 "The Island of Chris Garneau"] - [[Chris Garneau]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/08/28/fof-598-the-island-of-chris-garneau-082807/ #598 "The Island of Chris Garneau"] - [[Chris Garneau]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2005/12/15/fof-211-does-this-wheelchair-make-me-look-fat-121505/ #211 "Does This Wheelchair Make Me Look Fat?"] - [[Teri Garr]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2005/12/15/fof-211-does-this-wheelchair-make-me-look-fat-121505/ #211 "Does This Wheelchair Make Me Look Fat?"] - [[Teri Garr]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2005/12/08/fof-205-d-list-diva-120805-2/ #205 "D-List Diva"] - [[Kathy Griffin]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2005/12/08/fof-205-d-list-diva-120805-2/ #205 "D-List Diva"] - [[Kathy Griffin]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/01/13/fof-224-leslie-hall-the-glitter-goddess-011306/ #224 "Leslie Hall, The Glitter Goddess"] - [[Leslie Hall]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/01/13/fof-224-leslie-hall-the-glitter-goddess-011306/ #224 "Leslie Hall, The Glitter Goddess"] - [[Leslie Hall]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/uncategorized/2005/12/07/fof-204-one-night-stands-120705/ #204 "One Night Stands"] - [[Eric Himan]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/uncategorized/2005/12/07/fof-204-one-night-stands-120705/ #204 "One Night Stands"] - [[Eric Himan]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/03/17/fof-269-levi-kreis-bares-his-soul-031706/ #269 "Levi Kreis Bares His Soul"] - [[Levi Kreis]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/03/17/fof-269-levi-kreis-bares-his-soul-031706/ #269 "Levi Kreis Bares His Soul"] - [[Levi Kreis]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/05/02/fof-525-becoming-a-lesbian-dad-050207/ #525 "Becoming a Lesbian Dad"] - [[Elvira Kurt]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/05/02/fof-525-becoming-a-lesbian-dad-050207/ #525 "Becoming a Lesbian Dad"] - [[Elvira Kurt]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/archives/2007/02/fof_480_-_the_u.php #480 "The Unsinkable Paula Poundstone"] - [[Paula Poundstone]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/archives/2007/02/fof_480_-_the_u.php #480 "The Unsinkable Paula Poundstone"] - [[Paula Poundstone]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/03/23/fof-497-living-la-vida-musto-032307/ #497 "Living La Vida Musto"] - [[Michael Musto]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/03/23/fof-497-living-la-vida-musto-032307/ #497 "Living La Vida Musto"] - [[Michael Musto]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/11/12/fof-648-starrbootylicious-111207/ #648 "Starrbootylicious"] - [[RuPaul]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/11/12/fof-648-starrbootylicious-111207/ #648 "Starrbootylicious"] - [[RuPaul]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/06/01/fof-544-the-joy-of-wine-060107/ #544 "The Joy of Wine"] - [[Alpana Singh]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/06/01/fof-544-the-joy-of-wine-060107/ #544 "The Joy of Wine"] - [[Alpana Singh]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2008/01/10/fof-681-project-christian-011108/ #681 "Project Christian"] - [[Christian V. Siriano]], winner of [[Project Runway]] Season 4
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2008/01/10/fof-681-project-christian-011108/ #681 "Project Christian"] - [[Christian V. Siriano]], winner of [[Project Runway]] Season 4
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/05/04/fof-527-high-school-is-such-a-drag-050407/ #527 "High School is Such a Drag"] - [[James St. James]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/05/04/fof-527-high-school-is-such-a-drag-050407/ #527 "High School is Such a Drag"] - [[James St. James]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/06/08/fof-325-proud-to-be-takei-060806/ #325 "Proud to Be Takei"] - [[George Takei]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/06/08/fof-325-proud-to-be-takei-060806/ #325 "Proud to Be Takei"] - [[George Takei]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2006/04/06/fof-283-the-man-who-put-the-fu-in-funny-040606/ #283 "The Man Who Put the F.U. in Funny"] - [[Bruce Vilanch]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2006/04/06/fof-283-the-man-who-put-the-fu-in-funny-040606/ #283 "The Man Who Put the F.U. in Funny"] - [[Bruce Vilanch]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2007/04/08/fof-508-lizz-with-two-zs-040907/ #508 "Lizz with Two Z's"] - [[Lizz Winstead]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2007/04/08/fof-508-lizz-with-two-zs-040907/ #508 "Lizz with Two Z's"] - [[Lizz Winstead]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2008/03/26/fof-728-fighting-for-the-man-next-to-you-032608/ #728 "Fighting for the Man Next To You"] - [[Christopher Rice]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2008/03/26/fof-728-fighting-for-the-man-next-to-you-032608/ #728 "Fighting for the Man Next To You"] - [[Christopher Rice]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2008/03/04/fof-717-a-stunning-woman-030408/ #717 "A Stunning Woman"] - [[Calpernia Addams]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2008/03/04/fof-717-a-stunning-woman-030408/ #717 "A Stunning Woman"] - [[Calpernia Addams]]
* [http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2008/02/26/fof-712-your-gay-doctor-022608/ #712 "Your Gay Doctor"] - Dr. [[Frank Spinelli]]
* [http://www.feastoffun.com/gay-fun-show/2008/02/26/fof-712-your-gay-doctor-022608/ #712 "Your Gay Doctor"] - Dr. [[Frank Spinelli]]




Revision as of 04:57, 13 March 2009

This article is about the gay and lesbian themed podcast. For the medieval festival, see Feast of Fools.
Feast of Fun
Feast of Fools logo
Hosts Fausto Fernós (left) and Marc Felion (right), as photographed by Jason Smith, artwork by Fausto Fernós.
Presentation
Hosted byFausto Fernós and Marc Felion
GenreComedy
UpdatesDaily (Monday-Friday)
Publication
Original releaseFebruary 2005

The Feast of Fun podcast (formerly titled "Feast of Fools") is a talk show hosted by Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion that features celebrity guests, artists, musicians, actors and members of the LGBT community. The program is a roundtable discussion of unusual news, social trends and features cocktail recipes and interviews.

The Feast of Fun podcast continually ranks as the top-rated gay and lesbian podcast on iTunes and is frequently listed in the Top 100 list of Comedy podcasts.[1] On average, the podcast is downloaded 30,000 times per week,[2] making it the most downloaded LGBT podcast in the United States.[1][3] On March 13, 2009, the producers changed the name of the show from "Feast of Fools" to "Feast of Fun" to better reflect the program's identity and to broaden its audience base.

Podcast

The first Feast of Fools Podcast was posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2005.[4] It featured Fernós, Felion and former live show band leader (and recurring podcast contributor) Link Pinks. The name "Gay Fun Show" was added to the title of the podcast to help prospective listeners easily discern what the show is about when searching podcast databases.[5] Since it began, the Feast of Fools podcast has become known as a pioneer in the podcasting media form. The show is responsible for a number of podcasting firsts, such as:

  • First podcast hosted by an openly gay couple.
  • First podcast to feature an HIV-Positive person discussing living with AIDS.
  • First podcast to use album art.
  • First podcast to use show titles.[1]

Show format

A typical Feast of Fun show consists of a round table discussion featuring unusual news stories, GLBT issues and social trends. Other shows may feature celebrity interviews (live or by phone), cocktail recipes, or “how to” sessions, such as 'How drag queens lip sync and put on makeup.' Until 2008, Celebrities and other notable guests were frequently asked a series of "Breakdown" questions at the end of the show, such as "Describe yourself as a fancy shade of paint" and "What would you like to see Oprah doing in 5 years?" Since 2005, the Feast of Fools podcast has interviewed many celebrities, including Margaret Cho, Kathy Griffin, Teri Garr, George Takei,[5] John Waters and Bruce Vilanch.[4] Occasionally, a show will open with an original cocktail recipe, usually given a name that pays tribute to that episode's special guest. Cocktail recipes feature unique ingredients or put a new spin on classics. Examples include the "Organic Cosmopolitan" (a tarter version of the popular drink made with unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate and all natural ingredients) and the "Dancing Queen,"(an unusual and flavorful combination of pear sake and energy drink).[2]

When not interviewing a special guest, Fernós and Felion are often joined by a rotating cast of frequent guests.[6]

Music

Music is an integral part of the Feast of Fun podcast, and the show frequently interviews and features the music of up-and-coming talent, mostly unsigned or signed to independent record labels. Born out of necessity due to copyright and RIAA restrictions on the use of music on podcasts, this feature of the podcast has grown into an important avenue for emerging musicians to reach a previously untapped audience. Musicians whose music is featured on the Feast of Fun podcast realize increased sales on iTunes and Amazon.com.[7] Musicians featured on the Feast of Fools podcast include Calpernia Addams, Gaye Adegbalola, Reuben Butchart, Dangerous Muse, Ferron, Scott Free, Chris Garneau, Robert German, Leslie Hall, Hey Willpower, Eric Himan, Levi Kreis, Mystechs, Jen Porter, Rachael Sage, Jim Verraros, and The Wet Spots.

Awards

In 2006, Fausto Fernós was recognized as one of nine Chicago GLBTQ community leaders for his work on the Feast of Fools podcast by the Chicago Reader. [8]

On September 29, 2006, the show was awarded the 2006 "Best GLBT Podcast" by Podcast Awards/Podcast Connect, Inc. [9] In November 2006, The Feast of Fools Podcast was named "Best Podcast" for 2006 by Gay Bloggies, operated by Queerclick.com.[10] Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion were named "Queers of the Year" by Time Out Chicago in the December 28, 2006-January 3, 2007 issue for their work on the Feast of Fools podcast.[4]

In 2007, the Feast of Fools podcast was nominated for both 2007 "Best GLBT Podcast" and the "People's Choice" overall award by Podcast Awards/Podcast Connect, Inc. On October 4, 2007, the show was awarded 2007 "Best GLBT Podcast."[11]

Again, in 2008, the show was nominated for both "Best GLBT Podcast" and the "People's Choice" award by Podcast Awards/Podcast Connect, Inc. The show was awarded 2008 "Best GLBT Podcast."[12]

History

The creator of the show, Fausto Fernós, was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fernós moved to Austin, Texas at age 17 to enroll in art school at the University of Texas at Austin. At the age of 18 he started the "SoftMen Show" above an alternative clothing store in Austin, Texas in the well-known music area known as Sixth Street. In 1993, Fernós created a successful cable access show entitled "El Chow De Faustina," which featured Fernós in drag interviewing artists and musicians from the local area. In 1995, the Austin Chronicle named the program as the "Best Cable Access Show" and featured Fernós on the cover of its publication alongside Texas Governor Ann Richards.[13] In 1996, his solo performance work was featured in The Cleveland Performance Art Festival, a then-world-renowned festival of experimental art and live theater.

Fernós met his partner, Marc Felion in Chicago, Illinois in 1999, and together they developed Feast of Fools, a live theatrical variety show performed in various Chicago area venues. It featured music, dance, poetry, comedy and performance art strung together by a play that took place between acts.[7] The name "Feast of Fools" was chosen by Fernós to pay tribute to Harry Hay, a gay activist from the 1970s, who felt gays should "embrace a certain frivolity." Hay envisioned a future where people felt free to express themselves fully and honestly, and therefore “act foolish.”[5][7] In September 2000, Fernós, identifiable around Chicago by his distinctive blue hair,[8] gained notoriety as a 'fire-eating drag princess' and performed as part of the Radical Faeries of Chicago at Chicago's HotHouse.[14] By April 2001, Fernós and Felion expanded their show at the HotHouse to be a "nighttime cabaret about daytime television."[15]

By 2005, Fernós—whose friend, video artist Kerthy Fix described as "a celebrity waiting for the technology to catch up with [him]"[7]—and Felion aspired to take the show a step further by creating a cable access show; but at the same time, podcasting burst onto the scene with the promise of video podcasting in the near future.[7] Taking a chance on the up-and-coming technology, they decided to embrace the new medium.

In 2007, the website was overhauled and two new podcasts were added: "Show Me Now," a video podcast; and "Mini Bites," which featured short skits and sound bites that users could download and use as cellular phone ringtones. The original audio podcast was named "Gay Fun Show" to distinguish itself from the other, newer shows. In addition, a Community Forum was started which allowed listeners to create personal profiles and share stories and information with each other.

In 2008, the video podcast was re-launched and re-named "Video Player," which coincided with the launch of the Feast of Fools YouTube channel and another re-design of the main website.

In 2009, the name of the show was changed to "Feast of Fun" to better reflect the show's content, which focuses on odd news stories, food and drink recipes, music, comedy and irreverent humor. The show intends to include both gay and straight community members who are open to GLBT-related subjects and topics.

See also

Further reading

  • Obejas, Achy. (March 31, 2000) Chicago Tribune "Feast of Fools" - A celebration of diversity. Colorful Fausto Fernós - an appropriate host for radical faeries. Section: Friday; Page 28.
  • Walsh, Jim. (July 6, 2005) Chicago Tribune Poddy mouth. Why the feds can't touch them. Page 7.
  • Bergquist, Kathie. (September 22, 2006) Chicago Reader The Gay Press. Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 7.
  • Feast of Fools in the Chicago Reader.
  • Fausto Fernós in the Chicago Reader.

References

  1. ^ a b c Wooten, Amy. (June 20, 2006) Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Special: Where Are They Now?
  2. ^ a b (March 20, 2006) Gaywired.comChicago Podcast Breaks Records Cite error: The named reference "gaywired" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ Bergquist, Kathie. (September 22, 2006) Chicago Reader The Gay Press. Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 26.
  4. ^ a b c Heidemann, Jason A. (December 28, 2006-January 3, 2007) Time Out Chicago Personal Best: Cheers to the Queers Who Made Our City Better in 2006 Issue 96; Section: GLBT
  5. ^ a b c Schwister, Jeff. (August 8, 2006) Beepcentral.com ‘Fools’ gold: Local gay podcast getting national attention
  6. ^ Freeman, Jason P. (August 7, 2007) ChicagoPride.com Interview: Feast of Fools
  7. ^ a b c d e Shapiro, Gregg. (August 22, 2006) AfterElton.com Feast of Fools Takes Gay Podcasting to New Heights.
  8. ^ a b Bergquist, Kathie. (September 22, 2006) Chicago Reader GLBT Life: Community Leaders. Volume 35; Issue 52; Page 26.
  9. ^ (August 15, 2006)Podcast Connect, Inc.Archive: 2006 People's Choice Winners
  10. ^ Gay Bloggies Queerclick.com Cool as Click Awards 2006
  11. ^ 2007 Podcast Award winners
  12. ^ "2008 Podcast Awards Winner". Podcast Awards. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  13. ^ (1995) Austin Chronicle http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/annual/bestof95/critics/boa95.C.media.html#RTFToC9 Best of Austin '95: Best Cable Access Show]
  14. ^ Mattalia, Glendy X. (September 8, 2000) Chicago Tribune Fall Theater. Section: Friday Part 2; Page 6.
  15. ^ Bommer, Lawrence. (April 13, 2001) Chicago Tribune Truly "Terrible Girls" show tells dark tales of love and obsession. Section: Friday; Page 15.

Notable celebrity interviews


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