{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6927a48ecaf6efa703dbae9e/6927a4ae30ebd386487f76f1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lester Fabian Brathwaite (Rage) feat. Brian Derrick, Guest Gay Reader","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6927a48ecaf6efa703dbae9e/0673bdbb65ce03b9570526e8a217c4b6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Host <b>Jason Blitman</b> talks to author <b>Lester Fabian Brathwaite</b> (<em>Rage: On Being Black, Queer, Brilliant, and Completely Over It</em>) about musicals and masculinity, drag queens, their introductions to Rosalind Russell, and seeing humanity in villains. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader<b> Brian Derrick</b> to talk about what he&apos;s reading as well as a timely discussion on the importance of political engagement and how to harness your rage constructively. <br/><br/><b>Lester Fabian Brathwaite</b> is a staff writer at <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> and, for some sadistic reason known only to him and his therapist, has been a professional writer for almost fifteen years. He has contributed to <em>The New Yorker</em>, <em>Rolling Stone</em>, and <em>The Advocate</em>, among other publications, and has also served as senior editor for <em>Out</em> magazine. <em>Rage</em> is his first book.</p><p><b>Brian Derrick</b> is a political strategist, activist, and the Founder and CEO of Oath, a tech platform that has raised millions for candidates nationwide. Known for his concise breakdowns of news and politics, Derrick has built a large online following. Under his leadership, Oath expanded from a small advising firm to a national force in politics, with clients in Hollywood and Big Tech. Previously, Derrick worked as a consultant and staffer for candidates from City Council to Presidential campaigns, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. His finance and communications expertise has driven campaigns to victory across the U.S.</p><p>Learn more about Brian and Oath <a href='https://app.oath.vote/'>HERE</a>. </p><p><a rel=\"payment\" href=\"https://gaysreading.substack.com/\">Support the show</a></p><p><a href='https://allstora.com/pages/gays-reading-book-club?utm_source=host_jasonblitman&amp;utm_medium=host&amp;utm_campaign=gays_reading&amp;utm_content=podcast_ig_bio'><b>BOOK CLUB!</b></a><b><br/></b>Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club <a href='https://allstora.com/pages/gays-reading-book-club?utm_source=host_jasonblitman&amp;utm_medium=host&amp;utm_campaign=gays_reading&amp;utm_content=podcast_ig_bio'><b>HERE</b></a> <br/>December Book: <em>Like Family</em> by Erin O. White</p> <p><b>SUBSTACK!</b><br/><a href='https://gaysreading.substack.com/'>https://gaysreading.substack.com/</a></p> <p><b>MERCH!</b><br/><a href='http://gaysreading.printful.me'>http://gaysreading.printful.me</a></p> <p><b>WATCH!</b><br/><a href='https://youtube.com/@gaysreading'>https://youtube.com/@gaysreading</a><br/> <br/><b>FOLLOW!</b><br/>Instagram: <a href='http://www.instagram.com/gaysreading'>@gaysreading</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jasonblitman'>@jasonblitman</a><br/>Bluesky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/gaysreading.bsky.social'>@gaysreading</a> | <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/jasonblitman.bsky.social'>@jasonblitman</a><br/><br/><b>CONTACT!</b><br/><a href='mailto:hello@gaysreading.com'>hello@gaysreading.com</a></p>","author_name":"Jason Blitman"}