Nancy

WNYC Studios
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Jun 4, 2017 • 30min

You've Told Me This Before

Asia Kate Dillon’s role on “Billions” helped them understand the non-binary gender identity. Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. — Tina's daughter Jessica Walton's book is called "Introducing Teddy." Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Little Glass Men ("Dream Blaze"), and Kai Engel ("Snowmen"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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May 28, 2017 • 30min

Dear Nancy

We've got mail. — Mara Wilson is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." — Erin McKeown is a musician, writer and producer. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Anamorphic Orchestra ("Creature Comforts"), Benedek ("Cruzin"), and Josh Woodward ("Once Tomorrow"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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May 21, 2017 • 32min

Thank You for Being a Friend

Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur. — Rufus Wainwright is a musician. — Saeed Jones is a poet and the executive editor, culture for BuzzFeed. — Samara Breger and Kelsey Padgett are producers. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Revolution Void ("Tree Tenants"), Kevin MacLoyd ("Monkeys Spinning Monkeys"), and Fabian Measures ("Calm the Fuck Down"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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May 16, 2017 • 14min

The Coolest Lesbian Ever

We talk to Lena Waithe, the scene-stealing BFF on "Master of None." Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom. Theme by Alexander Overington.
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May 14, 2017 • 24min

Fear of Being Butch

There’s no shame in asking for a ‘90s boy-band haircut. — Khane Kutzwell's barbershop is Camera Ready Kutz.  Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: Esther Godoy and Madelaine Imber from Butch Is Not A Dirty Word, Rae Tutera from Bindle & Keep, the women of the Butch-Femme Social Club of LA, and everyone who talked to Kathy but didn’t make it into the final story: Lillian Faderman, BK Chan, and Aheri Stanford-Asiyo. We also had production help this week from Cathy Wong, Tommy Bazarian, and Rachel Matlow.  Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Isaac Jones, Broke for Free ("Calm the Fuck Down"), and James Pants ("Bird"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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May 7, 2017 • 28min

Here's What It's Like

David and Dominique have something in common. Special thanks to Krishna Stone at Gay Men's Health Crisis, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York.  Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Alex Overington. Theme by Alexander Overington.
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Apr 30, 2017 • 30min

There Are No Gay Wizards

Albus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer. — Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy. — Pat Brown is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Isaac Jones, and Lawrence Grey ("The St. Marks Shake"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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Apr 23, 2017 • 35min

The Elephant in the Room

Gay Republicans say they’ve got Trump on speed dial. Is he picking up the phone? — Dominic Holden is the site’s national LGBT reporter. This episode is a co-production with BuzzFeed News. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Tate Peterson ("Ragtime" and "Mid Day Blues"), UltraCat ("Disco High") and James Pants ("Cha Cha Demo"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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Apr 16, 2017 • 40min

I Had No Idea

We were in a relationship? — Peter Bresnan is a radio producer in New York. — Shakina Nayfack was accompanied by pianist and composer Julianne Wick Davis. Episode scoring by Isaac Jones and U.S. Army Blues ("Barbara"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
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Apr 10, 2017 • 36min

Like Two Ken Dolls Being Smashed Together

When sex ed doesn't cover it, you've got to figure stuff out on your own. — Tobin looks for "the first Asian top." — Sarah Lu reconnects with a woman from her past. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom, Arne Bang Huseby ("Stormy Blues"), Jalen Warshowsky ("Dollar Theater"), Josh Woodward ("Once Tomorrow" and "Grey Snow"), Anamorphic Orchestra ("Taking Dark Matter Lightly"), Joey Pecoraro ("Strong Vibes"), and Little Glass Men ("Kelp Grooves"). Theme by Alexander Overington.

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