Michael Seligman's guest appearances

Michael Seligman

The Tony Soto Show

Payne in the Pod

Ask Your Gay Uncle

Nicole Byer

Heather McDonald

Michelle Tea

Rosie O'Donnell

Shawn Mendes

Kim Chi

Jackie Schimmel

Daniel Franzese

Taylor Strecker

Matt Marr

Danny Pellegrino

Sasha Velour

John Constantine

Daryn Carp

Kate Casey

OwlTail

Michael Seligman writes and produces incredible content with a focus on drag, drag history and untold queer stories.  His work includes Ru Paul’s Drag Race, the documentary P.S. Burn This Letter Please, and the hit podcast Mob Queens to name a few.  Michael joins The Guncles to discuss his latest projects, play Generation Gap, and present Guncle of the Week: Rae Bourbon (drag pioneer born in 1892).askyourgayuncle.com

Michael Seligman writes and produces incredible content with a focus on drag, drag history and untold queer stories.  His work includes Ru Paul’s Drag Race, the documentary P.S. Burn This Letter Please, and the hit podcast Mob Queens to name a few.  Michael joins The Guncles to discuss his latest projects, play Generation Gap, and present Guncle of the Week: Rae Bourbon (drag pioneer born in 1892). <a href="https://www.askyourgayuncle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">askyourgayuncle.com</a>

33. Talking Drag with “Gay Spy” Michael Seligman

Mary Payne and her friend Doug Budin thought they were going to spend today’s episode recapping the hit podcast, Mob Queens. Instead, they got something better: a surprise entrance by Mob Queens co-host Michael Seligman. Mary Payne and Doug asked Michael their burning questions about the fascinating and mysterious Anna Genovese, a 20th-century New York mob wife and drag club maven.The Hidden Story of a Mob WifeMichael and his co-host, Jessica Bendinger, began researching Anna Genovese several years ago when they stumbled upon Anna’s name in numerous places across New York City. They began to research who she was--leading years of public records searches, followed by interviews with her surviving grandchildren and former mobsters.Anna was the wife of Vito Genovese, a major player of the Genovese crime family in the 20th century. She also operated a speakeasy drag club in downtown New York, helping to solidify long-running ties between the drag community and mobsters. Anna eventually divorced her husband Vito and had a female romantic partner named Jackie (who herself was a drag king). A woman ahead of her times, Anna is an adorned figure in some drag communities and the subject of rumors and speculation. During the Mob Queens podcast, Michael and Jessica separate fact from fiction and try to uncover the truth behind Anna’s folklore. Questions, AnsweredMary Payne and Doug had A LOT of questions for Michael when he entered the conversation. Some include: Was Anna a CIA agent? Are her grandchildren in the mob? Why is her name excluded from her tombstone? Was it nerve-racking to interview former mobsters? Take a listen to hear Michael’s answers!A Host’s Ancestral Journey Another major aspect of Mob Queens was Michael’s journey to discover his family roots. While the results of his ancestral journey weren’t what he expected, Michael has received reassuring feedback from many of listeners who had gone through similar experiences. Mary Payne and Doug agree that--albeit disappointing--Michael’s ancestral history search was touching and real. It didn’t need a fairytale ending.You can catch up on all of the Payne in the Pod episodes, here. Become a patron to receive even more exclusive content from Mary Payne including in-depth conversations that you won’t find anywhere else!Podcast Recommendations:The Jungle PrinceThe Shrink Next DoorFind Doug at: Instagram – @dougbudinJeff Lewis Live on Radio Andy (SiriusXM Channel 102)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Payne and her friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dougbudin/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doug Budin</a> thought they were going to spend today’s episode recapping the hit podcast, <a href="https://podcast.mobqueens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mob Queens</a>. Instead, they got something better: a surprise entrance by Mob Queens co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themichaelseligman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Seligman</a>. Mary Payne and Doug asked Michael their burning questions about the fascinating and mysterious Anna Genovese, a 20th-century New York mob wife and drag club maven.The Hidden Story of a Mob WifeMichael and his co-host, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicabendinger/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Bendinger</a>, began researching Anna Genovese several years ago when they stumbled upon Anna’s name in numerous places across New York City. They began to research who she was--leading years of public records searches, followed by interviews with her surviving grandchildren and former mobsters.Anna was the wife of Vito Genovese, a major player of the Genovese crime family in the 20th century. She also operated a speakeasy drag club in downtown New York, helping to solidify long-running ties between the drag community and mobsters. Anna eventually divorced her husband Vito and had a female romantic partner named Jackie (who herself was a drag king). A woman ahead of her times, Anna is an adorned figure in some drag communities and the subject of rumors and speculation. During the Mob Queens podcast, Michael and Jessica separate fact from fiction and try to uncover the truth behind Anna’s folklore. Questions, AnsweredMary Payne and Doug had A LOT of questions for Michael when he entered the conversation. Some include: Was Anna a CIA agent? Are her grandchildren in the mob? Why is her name excluded from her tombstone? Was it nerve-racking to interview former mobsters? Take a listen to hear Michael’s answers!A Host’s Ancestral Journey Another major aspect of Mob Queens was Michael’s journey to discover his family roots. While the results of his ancestral journey weren’t what he expected, Michael has received reassuring feedback from many of listeners who had gone through similar experiences. Mary Payne and Doug agree that--albeit disappointing--Michael’s ancestral history search was touching and real. It didn’t need a fairytale ending.You can catch up on all of the Payne in the Pod episodes, <a href="https://payneinthepod.com/episodes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/payneinthepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a patron</a> to receive even more exclusive content from Mary Payne including in-depth conversations that you won’t find anywhere else!Podcast Recommendations:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/podcasts/the-daily/jungle-prince-royal-family-oudh.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jungle Prince</a><a href="https://wondery.com/shows/shrink-next-door/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shrink Next Door</a>Find Doug at: Instagram – @dougbudinJeff Lewis Live on <a href="https://www.siriusxm.com/radioandy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Andy</a> (SiriusXM Channel 102)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mob Queens  with Michael Seligman

Craig Olson

Restrictions are lifting by we suggest caution. Enjoy this new episode and save the haircut for when a Democrat is president. This week Maxwell admits he has a problem with coffee. He was also stepmom over the weekend and he handled it perfectly. I tripped acid, took a hike and then lost a dear friend. The rollercoaster continues. Our featured guests are Craig Olson and Michael Seligman created a new documentary film called P.S. Burn This Letter Please. Giving us a glimpse of queer and drag history pre Stonewall.

P.S. Burn This Letter Please (featuring Craig Olson and Michael Seligman)