D’Lo talks about his Sri Lankan heritage, being raised Hindu while attending Baptist and Catholic schools, and offers evidence to support the claim that he’s a demigod. D’Lo also talks about wanting to kiss girls as a 3-year-old and how his partner has positively transformed his relationship with his family.
LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters ... Show More
Jul 2022
Angela Davis: Queer Revolutionary
"I totally support the politics of coming out, but at the same time, I'm critical of the assumption that one's identity has to be the major driving force that determines one's politics."
For the final episode of our season, Angela Davis joins us to talk about how to keep pushing ... Show More
27m 15s
Jun 2022
André De Shields: Breaking The Methuselah Code | LGBTQ+ Elders Project
"Prior to Hadestown, I played The Magical Negro. I have no regrets about that. But all the while...and this is going to sound corny, but it's true. All the while I was saying, 'Why doesn't someone cast me for my mind? For my intellect? Am I really just another pretty face?' And i ... Show More
35m 8s
Jun 2022
Colton Haynes: Is Still 'Trying To Figure Out Who The F*ck I Am'
Please welcome to the stage, Miss Memory Lane! Colton Haynes talks about the barriers that queer actors still face in Hollywood, why he went back into the closet while acting on hit shows like Teen Wolf and Arrow, and his new memoir, Miss Memory Lane.
LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey ... Show More
24m 47s
Nov 2022
Is Your Relationship ‘Beautiful People’ Proof?
Claim a free ticket to our virtual tour show An elderly man was attacked with a hammer in his own home, and somehow this has become a ‘debate’ about free speech in the US. Why? Plus, Romantic Comedies are hot again. At least, that’s what everyone is saying. So why are they so ha ... Show More
35m 39s
Jun 2024
Nicole Kidman
ERK chats with legendary actress and producer NICOLE KIDMAN ahead of her latest project, A FAMILY AFFAIR. They discuss the future of rom coms, working with EXPATS director Lulu Wang, BIG LITTLE LIES, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (yes, confirmed), and what to expect in BABY GIRL with HARRIS ... Show More
27m 54s
Mar 2025
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me | Rich Benjamin
Rich Benjamin is a cultural critic, anthropologist, and author of the new memoir Talk To Me: Lessons From A Family Forged By History. In this live taping for the TED Talks Daily Book Club, Elise Hu interviews Rich about the powerful role history plays in shaping generations – and ... Show More
41m 9s
Jun 1
Sunday Pick: How do you approach gender as a parent? (with LB Hannahs) | How to Be a Better Human
Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why they try to center authenticity and gende ... Show More
36m 56s
Mar 2025
Bretman Rock on Finding Love, Family Trauma & Getting Hexed
Trigger warning: This episode contains conversations about family trauma and eating disorders. If these topics are difficult for you, feel free to skip or take breaks as needed. 💜Bretman Rock is back on Pretty Basic — in his lover era and wilder than ever! In this chaotic, laugh ... Show More
1h 42m
Sep 2024
Aharon (bonus episode) - "Innocent and pure from sin"
Aharon was hosted on the podcast a few months ago and felt he wanted to say more. I recommend listening to his full interview, and then listening to this very special conversation we had about his late brother, Mohammed Bahar, and about retrieving our humanity. Check out my Patre ... Show More
33m 4s
Dec 2024
Swiatek's Suspension, Sinner's Court Date, & Jon interviews Andy | Roddick & Wertheim
Send us a textAndy Roddick kicks off the show sharing his thoughts on Iga Swiatek's positive doping test and her suspension and Jannik Sinner's court date in 2025. Then, Jon puts on his 60 Minutes Journalist hat and interviews Andy on subjects of Fame, Umpire Relations, and much ... Show More
1h 4m