The Pink House with Sam Smith

By: Lemonada Media
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  • Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. On the podcast, Sam is sitting down with good friends and queer icons to explore their own “Pink Houses,” how they navigated early struggles and ultimately found their place in the world. From Elliot Page’s childhood bedroom to Joel Kim Booster’s joyful stint at a Cold Stone Creamery, Sam and their guests bring us transformative stories of belonging, chosen families, and the journeys we take to become who we were destined to be. This series feels like lighting a warm candle and enjoying a cup of tea with a dear friend. Learn how to love yourself, show up for others, and create a world that supports beauty of all kinds. From Lemonada Media.

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  • In the Playroom with Trixie Mattel

    In the Playroom with Trixie Mattel
    Aug 15 2024

    Trixie Mattel is a drag queen with an empire: a makeup line, a renovation show and a country music career. But before Trixie there was Brian Firkus, a small-town Wisconsin boy who played with Barbies and yearned for a life with the same potential and beauty. Trixie tells Sam stories about her upbringing, the first time she ever performed drag, and what her bff Katya has taught her about working less and playing more.

    Follow Trixie Mattel on Instagram and TikTok @trixiemattel

    Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors

    To follow along with a transcript, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/ shortly after the air date.

    The Pink House Foundation is intended to provide support for people within the LGBTQIA+ community. The Pink House is about building a better, safer world for all of us. Follow us on Instagram @ThePinkHouse.

    This series is sponsored by Hopelab. Hopelab envisions a future where young people live joyful and purposeful lives. Hopelab works to advance the mental health and well-being of young people through uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. Learn more at http://hopelab.org

    This episode was produced by Claire Jones. Mixing and sound design by Rachel Lightner.

    Illustrations by Chris Larson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    44 mins
  • In the Art Room with Rebecca Sugar

    In the Art Room with Rebecca Sugar
    Aug 8 2024

    Rebecca Sugar changed the world of animation with their hit Cartoon Network show, Steven Universe. It redefined what stories children deserve to experience with themes of self love and family trauma. And it was groundbreaking for its representation of queer, nonbinary characters - it even included one of the first same sex marriages to appear in a cartoon for young people. Rebecca joins Sam to share how the animated series helped them process their own identity and what they’ve had to overcome to write music for their first solo album, Spiral Bound.

    Follow Rebecca Sugar on Instagram and TikTok at @rebeccasugar

    Listen to Rebecca’s album Spiral Bound

    Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors

    To follow along with a transcript, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/ shortly after the air date.

    The Pink House Foundation is intended to provide support for people within the LGBTQIA+ community. The Pink House is about building a better, safer world for all of us. Follow us on Instagram @ThePinkHouse.

    This series is sponsored by Hopelab. Hopelab envisions a future where young people live joyful and purposeful lives. Hopelab works to advance the mental health and well-being of young people through uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. Learn more at http://hopelab.org

    This episode was produced by Isaura Aceves. Mixing and sound design by Rachel Lightner.

    Illustrations by Chris Larson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    42 mins
  • In the Ballroom with Michelle Visage

    In the Ballroom with Michelle Visage
    Aug 1 2024

    Michelle Visage always wanted to be a star. Those around her could tell she was destined for it too. From voguing in New York’s ballrooms in the 80’s to her top charting band Seduction, Michelle never took no for an answer. She tells Sam about how her ballroom family gave her the confidence she needed to be herself and how she carried that all the way to RuPaul’s Drag Race.

    Follow Michelle Visage @michellevisage on Instagram

    Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.

    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors

    To follow along with a transcript, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/ shortly after the air date.

    The Pink House Foundation is intended to provide support for people within the LGBTQIA+ community. The Pink House is about building a better, safer world for all of us. Follow us on Instagram @ThePinkHouse.

    This series is sponsored by Hopelab. Hopelab envisions a future where young people live joyful and purposeful lives. Hopelab works to advance the mental health and well-being of young people through uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. Learn more at http://hopelab.org

    Illustrations by Chris Larson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 mins

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Queer SUPERPOWER and JOY!

Thank you Sam Smith for sharing these beautiful, heartfelt and honest stories exploring the queer experience. As a teenager coming out as a gay man in the late 70’s I did not have the language to express my feelings. I relied on my chosen circle of friends who I knew accepted me as I was. I now have the language, the love, the family the queer superpower and the queer joy! Please keep sharing!

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