My Dad Stole My Limelight
Amanda Michelle on being a part of one big happy gay family
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This week it is my pleasure to be joined by actor, comedian and writer Amanda Michelle (she/they)! In this episode, (having been brought together by the powers of creative community and supporters of the pod, WhoHaha) we want to spread the word about Amanda’s TV series based on her life, called ‘Diva Dads’! This conversation very much encourages folks to be true to themselves and live their best, best, best life!
In this episode:
-A lot of us struggle with and then find our identity along the way and that is totally awesome!
-Having a gay Dad, for me, has been amazing. Amanda has two! Doubly amazing!
-Some of us prayed that we were not gay when we were younger, and look at us now!
-The ongoing stories I hear in these conversations of awesome queer folks moving somewhere new and finding their chosen family is magic. I just love it so much.
-This story involves a bar called The Coming Out Bar and that is just the most iconic thing ever!
-Strong, funny, powerful women can change the world and can convince you that you can do anything! Because you can!
-We love “one big happy gay family”! I see it and I love it for them all!
-Fuck gender reveals, let’s have coming-out reveals!
-We wish everyone could fall in love with themself! It’s awesome! We want that for you!
-There are embarrassing home videos of us both being “entertainers” as children in a drawer somewhere in relatives’ homes, and we are terrified!
-Lady Gaga! Period.
Connect with my guest:
-Follow Amanda on Instagram: @blondebitchla
-Follow Amanda on TikTok: @blondebitchla
-Follow Amanda on Twitter: @blondebitchla
Resources:
-Attend the Diva Dads screening on June 18th at Flappers Comedy Club Burbank, CA
-Get tickets for the LGBTQIA Showcase on June 9th at Agua Caliente Casino, Palm Springs
-Learn more about Aidan Park and the Yay! Foundation
Behind the scenes:
-Podcast production and editing made possible by: Alexi Johnson and Alistair Ogden
-Logo Art: @raphe.ca
-Music: Shawn Kangro
-Follow the podcast network: @604podnetwork
-This episode of My Dad Stole My Limelight was recorded with @SquadCast