Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston sit down with Sydni Hampton, Host of Reely Queer Podcast and Co-Host of Love Bytes, to discuss horror films and horrible legislation. Sydni is known for Elvira impersonations, hosting horror movie nights at college campuses, and a quarterly party “Slay!” at Play Louisville. You will also find articles written by Sydni in Queer Kentucky magazine.

We look forward to seeing you all again with new episodes in June!

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Sydni Hampton: https://www.instagram.com/thesydnihampton/

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Reely Queer Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pb0qijWB8Ca7FPD27fjCF?si=fa16f098e89c4a7c

Love Bytes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/221LcCwSf8u98bLsX2ZgS3?si=55a4a5af28c74b7c

HOSTED BY

Kurtis Sunset: https://www.instagram.com/kurtis_sunset/

Leah Halston: https://www.instagram.com/lelehalston/

ANIMATION BY

Christian Gallardo: https://www.instagram.com/drawnbychristian/

Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston sit down with Living Legend Lawanda Jackson. Lawanda Jackson is former Miss Gay USofA 2012, Miss Gay USofA Classic 2009, and has won over 20 other pageants. She is an entertainer known for her impersonations of Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Dionne Warwick, and Mary J. Blige. After a stroke changed her life at the age of 50 leaving her partially paralyzed, she decided to inspire others with disabilities by continuing to perform despite her disability. She now teaches Interview Master Classes for up and comers to the pageant world.

P.S. Lawanda Jackson is Leah Halston’s Drag Mother. They have a very talented family.

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Lawanda Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/lawada_jackson/

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Kurtis Sunset: https://www.instagram.com/kurtis_sunset/

Leah Halston: https://www.instagram.com/lelehalston/

ANIMATION BY

Christian Gallardo: https://www.instagram.com/drawnbychristian/

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JustFundKY: https://www.justfundky.org

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/g2FN4I_Ifkw

Kurtis Sunset and Leah Halston sit down with KC Sunshine, the current Mr. Gay America 2022, from Kansas City, Missouri. He is also known as The Midwest Michael Jackson. He has been a dancer of 29 years, and has been performing in the art of drag and competing in male pageantry for 16 years. He has even been featured 3 times on America’s Got Talent.

He is a former Duke of KC Pride 2008, Mr. KC Gay Pride 2011, Mr. Iowa Captal City USofA 2018, Mr. Gay Iowa USofA 2018 and Mr. Gay Missouri America 2021.

In 2017 KC placed in the top 3 at Mr. Entertainer of the Year and in 2018 he placed in the top 10 at Mr. Gay USofA.

When not performing, KC teaches 4th grade in Kansas City, and works with several organizations that advocate for POC & LGBTQ+ youth visibility and inclusion. He is a co-director of The Coterie Theater’s LGBTQ youth group Project Pride, an annual production that is dedicated to providing performance spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.

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KC Sunshine: https://www.instagram.com/kcsunshinemj/

Mr. Gay America: https://www.instagram.com/mrgayamerica/

HOSTED BY

Kurtis Sunset: https://www.instagram.com/kurtis_sunset/

Leah Halston: https://www.instagram.com/lelehalston/

ANIMATION BY

Christian Gallardo: https://www.instagram.com/drawnbychristian/

SPONSORED BY

JustFundKY: https://www.justfundky.org

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EOhwp7VyMPc

RESOURCES:

Teacher Guide: https://www.headteacher-update.com/best-practice-article/lgbt-common-questions/189680

MR GAY AMERICA COVER PHOTOGRAPH: https://tiosphotagraphy.com/