Guest spot on Manchester Radio

Attention Manchester listeners and those that are up at noon Manchester time on Sunday:

Marc and I will be on FM 96.9 in the Manchester area on Sunday April 15th at noon. We are guests of Andrew Edwards who hosts Artbeat on ALL FM which is a community radio station in Manchester, England. Marc and I discuss how we got into podcasting and a few things about the show you might not know.

The show will also stream on the web at allfm.org so you can listen to it anywhere in the world.

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Queers who make Chicago great: us!

Belive it or not, we made into Time Out Chicago's Personal Best for 2006 for the Feast of Fools Podcast. The article is a "partial list of artists and activists who reshaped the GLBT world in 2006 right here on the Third Coast."

On the list is our good gal pal Jessica Halem and her partner Red Tremmel for their work in fighting breast cancer and promoting burlesque throughout the known universe. Respectively. Although we're sure they will combine forces not just between the sheets, but on the streets.

Stay on the lookout next week as Jessica and Red appear on the show to promote promote Gurlesque Burlesque with Margaret Cho on Saturday January 13th.

Thanks to Jason A. Heidemann for writing the article.

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The Fiercest Gay Podcast in the Universe

The good people at Camp Magazine based out of Kansas City wrote this fabulous article on your favorite podcast (and fiercest), the Feast of Fools. Did you hear that? We are FIERCE.

From the article:
"As the most widely downloaded gay podcast, its availability has brought LGBT-themed programming to listeners in cities, towns, and rural areas across the country and around the world."

"More fun and a helluva lot gayer than most Lenscrafters."

Thanks to Bradley Osborn for writing such a great story.

• Click here to read the entire article.

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Feast of Fools wins a Gay Bloggie Award for "BEST PODCAST!"

Our People's Choice Podcast Award is getting jealous. Why? Because we won a Gay Bloggie Award for "Best Podcast!" We didn't think we would win, yet here we are with big pink hearts fluttering around in our heads.

Thanks to all the listeners who voted for us because we do it for you.

Thanks as well to all our guests who have been on the show especially:

Miss Ronnie, Sal-E, Amanda Steinstein and her father, Gregg Shapiro, César Torres, Victoria Lamarr, Jim Verraros, John Q Sanchez, Miss Understood, Mike Brazell, Sara Feigenholz, Jessica Halem, Robert Kirby, Brian Damson, Gremlin, Johnny T, Tyler Duckworth, Hillary Carlip, Josh Killmer Purcell, Jordan Hochstetler, Gordon West, Thom Bierdz, Steve Callahan, Marsian De Lellis, Patricia Fernós (my mom), Matthew Simonette, Linda Clifford, Kate Bornstein, Tommy Keene, Kerthy Fix, Noah Ginex, Robert Pogatetz, Rev. DJ, Mekole Wells, G. Scott Graham, John Paulus, Amnesia Sparkles, Rick Aiello, George Grant, Fred Boursier, Jason Smith, Dangerous Muse, Baby Teeth, Don Juan Dracula, Shane, Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch, Kathy Griffin, Lady Bunny, Toni Schlesinger, Richard Knight Jr., Cat Jefcoat, Kirk Snyder, Annie Sprinkle, Elizabeth Stephens, Linda Montano, George Takei, Audrey Middaugh, Brandon Wright, Jo-jo, Gigi Deluxe, Ryan Slasinski, Fergal Breen, Scott Free, Carrie Lydon, Kate Rickenbacker, Beatriz Fernós, Victoria Morales, The Wet Spots, Sebastian Zoech, Justin Bond and Kenny Melman (Kiki & Herb), Adam Pierce, Buzz and Pup Don, Mike Rocco, Mark Meyerhoff, Mark in Canada, Peter in NYC, Michael Nejedly, John Cepak, Char Cepak, John Charles Cepak, Jim Pickett, Gary Barlow, Lisa Neff, Anthony Wills Jr., Tim Miller, Debbie Moore, Jefferson Austin, Benjamin Paciello, Matt Horton, Katherine Davis, Dwayne Speaks, Jeff Mann, Robert Coddington, Yayi Fernós, Teri Garr, Mandy Price, Jim Bennett, Russell Alan Rowe, Eric Himan, Andy Moore, El Vez, Charles Busch, Ezra Austin, Talia Fernós, Angee Meen, Jenn Zias, Patty Elvis, Charlie David, Bryan Kirkwood, LeeAnn Trotter, Val Wang, Johnny Nunziato, Amy Ray, Victor Yamaguchi, Jeff Key, Andy Wibbels, Dee Snyder, Jim Lucio, Berbacia Clemmons, Merrie Greenfield, Ed Jones, Joey Gyondla, John Waters, Christina Brakebill, Taylor E Ross, Noé Velasco (happy birthday), Rochelle, David the Blue Jeans guy, Shannon D, Nick T, Tom Armstrong, Mike Hipp, John M, Joe Varisco, Rick the Rocket Man, Jase, Milton, Big Papi in the Bronx, Nick-Nack, David Andora, Zane Edwards, Nolte, Manish, Ernesto from Ontario, Sarah F, Wayne in the UK, Abdul, Wendy Malley, Brixton, Jeff Dorta, Jamie, Eric in San Antonio, Raequel and of course John Waters.

Thanks to all the people who have gotten their Feast of Fools t-shirts! In case you haven't gotten one, click here to get it.

Is your name not here but should be? Send us an email and we'll put it there. Sorry if I forgot it!

We'd also like to thank our fellow nomines who wrote to congratulate us- Tom the Ramble Redhead and Keith the Trunk Guy.

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FEAST OF FOOLS JOINS THE RED REVOLUTION

New York, NY —October 19, 2006— Feast of Fools, America’s leading GLBT podcast, today announced the Feast of Fools RED T-Shirt Special Edition to help in the fight against AIDS in Africa. Feast of Fools will contribute 5% from the sale of each Feast of Fools RED T-Shirt to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. The Feast of Fools RED T-Shirt is 100% fine combed cotton and comes in a beautiful cranberry red, sure to look great on everyone! To make the deal even sweeter, hosts Fausto Fernos and Marc Felion will also include a limited edition DVD of mp3 files of the award-winning Feast of Fools podcast with every purchase.

(PRODUCT) RED™ was created by U2 lead singer, Bono and Bobby Shriver to engage business in the fight against AIDS in Africa by encouraging the world’s most influential businesses to make uniquely branded products. Today, the Feast of Fools joins in solidarity. A portion of the profits from these products goes directly to the Global Fund to fund programs for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

“As gay men, we have seen first hand how AIDS can devastate a community,” said Fausto Fernós, founder and host of Feast of Fools, recently honored with the People’s Choice Award™ for Best GLBT podcast. “We can’t sit back as it continues to wipe out defenseless men, women and children. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to help.”

“Now our loyal listeners can enjoy their favorite podcast and do something to help the world at the same time,” said Marc Felion, co host. “With the holidays right around the corner, the Feast of Fools RED T-Shirt, paired with a DVD with hundreds of classic shows, makes the perfect gift. You can load the shows directly to the new RED iPod, being offered by Apple as part of RED initiative.

“A very important aspect of the RED campaign is that all the merchandise costs the same as the non-red merchandise,” continued Felion. “Because of this, it sparks a new trend in socially conscious marketing. Everyone participates by getting and wearing the t-shirt."

“We’re excited to be able to contribute to the life-saving campaign that is The Global Fund to Fight AIDS,” added Fernos. “We want to help change the way people think about AIDS in Africa.”

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was established in 2002, with the support of the world’s leaders and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, to dramatically increase resources to fight three of the world’s most devastating diseases, and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need by supporting locally-driven strategies. To date, the Global Fund has committed $5.2 billion (US) to more than 363 programs in 131 countries.

Click here to order your Feast of Fools RED t-shirt.

Brands in the RED union include Apple, American Express, Converse, and The Gap. For more information, visit www.joinred.com.

For additional information on the Feast of Fools RED T-Shirt Special Edition, please visit www.feastoffools.net.

For additional information on Feast of Fools, please contact:
Jeff Dorta @ Project Publicity, Inc.
Tel: (212) 445-0099
jeff.dorta[at}projectpublicity.com, www.projectpublicity.com

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A Fool's Kiss

Did you see? We're in the front page of OutInAmerica.com!

The article reads- "they shocked the predominantly straight audience by accepting their award for “Best GLBT Podcast” with a big gay kiss."

We really didn't mean to shock and awe anyone. When Marc and I RAN up to the stage to accept the People's Choice Podcast Award

This award belongs to not just us, but to Amanda, Miss Ronnie, Sal-E, César Torres, Gregg Shapiro and all the guests we've had and all the fans who listen and download the show every single day.

We make this show as a love letter to the world, to the underdogs out there, to the common everyday person who shows off a little sass and class.

“We hope that our success is proof that you no longer have to hide who you are in order to live your dreams.” -Fausto Fernós

Click here to read the entire article.

Check out this fab photo montage of the event!

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Feast of Fools wins "Best Dressed Award"

Check out the good people at Podcasting News, that put the FOF on the front cover!

"Among the winners of the People’s Choice Podcast Awards were Fausto Fernos and Marc Felion, above, of the Feast of Fools podcast. If there were an award for best-dressed podcasters, they would have won, hands down. They accepted their award for Best GLBT podcast sporting retro smoking jackets (Fausto’s in a brilliant blue) with matching ruffle shirts."

Photo courtesy of Podcasting News.

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Feast of Fools Makes it West Coast Debut

Hello good people of the world, we're putting the final touches for our live show at Miky's in West Hollywood tonight at 8PM, and all I can say is it's going to be a battle of the divas, Miss Ronnie vs. Amanda Steinstein. Now, we are not setting them up for any drama, but, as you know, with these two ladies, anything can happen! Jell-O wrestling anybody?

Marc and I are busy rehearsing our musical number which would make our mama's proud. You are going to love it so get there early so you don't miss it. Sal-E Has been busy applying rhinestones and glittler to his face since he left Chicago. They almost didn't let him board the plane he was so crazy looking. Well, after the full body cavity search, they let him fly. What till you see him and watch his routine.You're going to love it!

There are also rumors that puppeteers Heather Henson and Marsian and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are going to drop by for a visit. Hope you can make it!

Be sure to check out the fab article/interviewwritten by Duane Wells at 365Gay.com.


Thank you so much Duane for the lovely article!

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Taking podcasting to new heights.

"I think Marc is one of the sexiest, funniest and smartest men I've ever known, and he's always surprising me with the brilliantly funny and insightful things he says on the show. If we ever get married, it's going to be a huge spectacle, and we're going to market the hell out of it. Pay per view folks! [Laughs.] It will make Cirque du Soleil look like amateur night at [Chicago drag bar] the Baton. [Laughs.]"

Read Gregg Shapiro's fabulous interview with Fausto Fernós about the Feast of Fools podcast, his relationship to Marc Felion, why we decided to create a podcast and the REAL reason why Fausto's hair is blue.

Thanks to Gregg Shapiro and AfterElton.com.

Click here to read the entire interivew.

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For Immediate Release: Feast of Fools podcast wins People’s Choice Award.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Fausto Fernos: (773) 818-7799
feastoffools[at]gmail.net • www.feastoffools.net • www.podcastawards.com

CHICAGO, IL (August 15) – Feast of Fools podcast makes history as the first gay themed podcast to win the People's Choice Podcast Award.

This year marks the first time any gay themed podcast has won the award in its own GLBT category. Over 7.9 million votes were submitted making this year the most contested and anticipated for the awards.

Over the 15 day period from the 1st to the 15th of July, 3,285 shows were nominated from a submission pool of 875,000 nominations. A team of volunteers reviewed, listened and graded over 500 podcast sites and shows in order to determine the final voting slate. Recognized were the top five shows in 22 categories for a total of 110 shows representing a very diverse range of subjects. New categories for this year included Best Podcast Directory, Best Mobile Podcast and Best GLBT Podcast.

Fausto Fernós and his partner Marc Felion spearheaded the podcasting revolution in February 2005 with their comedy talk show, the Feast of Fools. As the first gay couple in history to produce a podcast, along with their ensemble of on-air personalities, the show's irreverent look at odd news and cultural trends defined the podcast talk show genre and continues to rank on top of the charts as one of the most popular programs available online.

The Feast of Fools podcast holds the proud distinction of winning the 2006 People's Choice Podcast Award and having the distinction of being the only GLBT podcast recognized by Apple Computer as a "pioneering show that helped bring podcasts from an underground movement to a mainstream phenomenon."

Some of the show's past celebrity guests have included: filmmaker John Waters, actress Teri Garr, comedian Kathy Griffin, drag legend Lady Bunny, and Star Trek legend George Takei.

Every show is downloaded on the range of 6000-8000 times a month, with an average weekly distribution of 30,000 downloads. As a result, The Feast of Fools podcast is the most popular comedy podcast coming out of Chicago. No other gay-themed podcast has more listeners.

A real-life gay couple, Fernós and Felion bring light to many serious issues not brought up in mainstream media, but within the gay community itself. Bringing a sense of humor to their daily discussion on odd news and social trends they connect on a deep and personal level with their listeners five days a week.

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Please contact media@feastofools.net, or call 773-818-7799 to schedule an interview with the show’s hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion. For more information on the Feast of Fools please visit www.feastoffools.net.

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Feast of Fools Podcast gets nominated for People's Choice Podcast Award.

We are proud to announce that the Feast of Fools podcast has been nominated by you, the listener for a People's Choice Podcast Award. Thank you! We're all jumping here for joy at the FOF world headquarters.

From today until August 11, midnight, the polls will be open where you can vote for us once a day, every day (that's 15 votes total if you vote every day) so we can win the very first award for "Best GLBT Podcast." That's history in the making, folks.

So please take a moment and go right now (every day) and vote for the Feast of Fools.

From the very bottom of my blue heart I want to thank you for recognizing us and the podcast, and we hope we'll be living up to your praise and expectations.

I'm glad that in the vast Internet podcasts are able to put a face and voice behind all these Web sites, and have the powerful ability to connect on a deep emotional level with so many people all around the world.

We make this show because it allows people from all walks of life in all places in the world to connect, participate and listen to a vibrant, humorous, and inclusive conversation on a broad range of topics. Marc and I are always deeply touched by your letters, comments, and ideas -- they help us persevere when it's difficult and help us rejoice when it's an exhilarating experience.

We just want to say we're tickled pink (or blue). Thank you again for making the Feast of Fools the world's #1 downloaded GLBT podcast and hopefully soon the first GLTB Award winning People's Choice Podcast Award.

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Top Rated Comedy Podcast Visits The Lone Star State

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Contact: Fausto Fernos: (773) 818-7799
feastoffools[at]gmail.net • www.feastoffools.net

TOP RATED COMEDY PODCAST VISITS THE LONE STAR STATE
Former Austin Cable Access celebrity Fausto Fernós comes back Austin, Texas to meet the fans of the Feast of Fools podcast.

Austin, TX (August 1st) – Giving back to their fans Feast of Fools hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion bring their top rated comedy show to the college town of host Fausto Fernós. “Going back to my roots and giving back to the community that gave me my start is important not only to me, but to the show our fans have made our show so successful, “says Fernós.

The Feast of Fools hits the road with their band of friends, and takes their top rated comedy podcast on the road. Fernós says, “We want to take every opportunity to get out and meet those individuals who have made Feast of Fools the success it is.”

In 1995 the Austin Chronicle picked “El Chow De Faustina” as Best Cable Access Show. The newspaper featured Fausto Fernós as a cartoon in drag on the cover with former Texas governor Ann Richards.

The popular cable access television show gave Fernós the drive to continue entertaining the masses in Chicago. The radioactive-blue haired Fernós along with his boyfriend Marc Felion produce a new episode of Feast of Fools five days a week and launch on iTunes and their website feastoffools.net to and adoring international fan base of over a million listeners since they began the podcast in February 2005.

Come out and meet Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion in person, along with Fernós’ real life mother Patricia Fernós, the Reverend DJ, César Torres, and other regular show personalities. Every show is downloaded on the range of 4000-9000 times a month, with an average weekly distribution of 50,000 unique downloads. As a result, The Feast of Fools podcast ranks as Chicago's #1 independently produced comedy podcast and consistently ranks higher in the iTunes Top 100 than such notable personalities as Howard Stern and even the President of the United States.

Every weekday the Feast of Fools posts a brand new show. Fernós and Felion act as anchors to their incredible, but real, menagerie of friends. The Feast of Fools manages to attract an impressive array of eccentric celebrities like: John Waters, Kathy Griffin, Teri Garr, Dee Snider and Margaret Cho.

Fernós and Felion bring light to many serious issues not only in mainstream media, but within the gay community. Through laughter and an ever witty sense of humor they discuss current news, trends, and issues within minority culture. The show's ability to connect with each and every listener has made it the success that it currently is.

Feast of Fools Meet and Greet: TEXAS!
Friday August 18, 8 pm-10pm
Spider House Bar and Cafe
908 Fruth St. Austin, TX
(512) 480-9562 • www.spiderhousecafe.com

Please contact feastoffools@gmail.com, or call (773) 818-7799 to schedule an interview with the show’s hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion. For more information on the Feast of Fools please visit www.feastoffools.net.

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Come for a very special event at the Apple Store!

We had such a good time at our last two Meet N' Greet events we just had to do a fabulous special event for gay pride.

So help us put the Rainbow back into the Apple Computer logo, as we all gay up at the Apple Store on North Michicago Avenue as we kick off gay pride month with a live in-store recording of the Feast of Fools podcast.

We're so excited as we're big Apple Computer fans, and it seems the folks at Apple Computer are big fans of us!

Come meet the stars, guests and fans of Chicago's #1 comedy podcast, gay or straight: the Feast of Fools. Help celebrate over one million shows downloaded since the podcast began on February 8, 2005.

Learn about the future of podcasting as we share with you some of our favorite moments from the last 300 episodes. Hosted by Fausto Fernós (thats me) and Marc Felion of the Feast of Fools podcast, this historical special keynote presentation also features Miss Ronnie, Amanda Steinstein, Sal-E, Victoria Lamarr and other special celebrity guests.

Stay after the event for a question & answer session.

Feast of Fools: Live Podcast Recording Session
Apple Store
679 North Michigan Ave.
Saturday May 27th • 7-8pm
Meet Fausto Fernós, Marc Felion, Ronnie Vanna,
Amanda Steinstein, Victoria Lamarr and other celebrity guests.

FREE ADMISSION • ALL AGES • CAMERAS WELCOME
Early arrival is recommended due to limited seating.
The presentation will begin on time at 7pm.

Click here to download the press release for this event.

Click here to download your very own poster for the event.

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For Immediate Release: Gay Podcasting Celebrities Meet With Their Fans in New York City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Michael A. Brazell, Media Coordinator
757-270-0413
media [at] feastoffools [dot] net
(email has been modified to reduce spam)
www.feastoffools.net

GAY PODCASTING CELEBRITIES MEET WITH THEIR FANS IN NEW YORK CITY

CHICAGO, IL (March 27) – Known as the world's most downloaded gay podcast*, the Feast of Fools gives back to their legions of fans as hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion bring an entourage of podcasting celebrties to take a bite out of the "Big Apple" for their second "Feast of Fools
Meet N' Greet" at the Starlight Lounge & Bar on Thursday April 13th, from 7-9pm.

Fernós says, “Our East coast fans demanded we pack our backs and come face to face with them in the Big Apple. We want to take every opportunity to get out and meet those individuals who have made Feast of Fools the success it is.” Picking New York was no coincidence since a recent Podtrac poll (an independent podcasting measurement system) rated New York having 3rd highest listening base for the show.

Guests will include several of New York’s own gay celebrities including best-selling "I am Not Myself These Days" author Josh Kilmer-Purcell, American Idol contestant Amnesia Sparkles and celebrity drag queen Miss Understood.

Also traveling from Chicago are podcasters Victoria Lamarr (the first person living with full-blown AIDS to have her own video podcast), Miss Ronnie Vanna (the tough-talking hilarious advice guru), and Amanda Steinstein (the irreverent well-known jewish podcaster.)

The Feast of Fools podcast is also Chicago's #1 comedy podcast* (gay or straight) and consistently ranks higher in the iTunes Top 100 than such notable personalities as Howard Stern and even the President of the United States. No other gay-themed podcast has more listeners. Every show is
downloaded on the range of 5000-7000 times a month, with an average weekly distribution of 30,000 downloads.

Every weekday the Feast of Fools posts a brand new show, anchored by Fernós and his life-partner Marc Felion. Along with their colorful menagerie of friends the couple discusses news, current events and dispenses advice and cocktail recipies in a hilarious unparalled manner that only the Feast of Fools delivers.

The Feast of Fools manages to attract an impressive array of eccentric celebrities like: John Waters, Kathy Griffin, Teri Garr, Bruce Vilanch and Dee Snider; along with compelling in-depth interviews with musicians, writers and artists not on the mainstream radar screen.

Fernós and Felion bring light to many serious issues not only in mainstream media, but within the gay community. Through laughter and an ever witty sense of humor they discuss current news, trends, and issues within minority culture. The Feast of Fool’s ability to connect with each and every listener has made it the success that it currently is.

In 1995 Fausto Fernós hosted the award winning Cable Access talk show "El Chow de Faustina." For nine years the Feast of Fools has continued to break ground and set records as one of the most innovative, compelling and hilarious shows onstage and online.

The Starlight bar and lounge is located in the heart of the East Village, voted by Zagas as "best gay bar in New York City", has quickly become on the premiere hotspots in New York City.

See you there!
Feast of Fools Meet N' Greet: New York City
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Starlight Lounge & Bar, 167 Avenue A (between 10th & 11th Street)
New York City, NY

Print out your own poster for the event, click here.

* According to the iTunes Music Store podcast directory listings for
August 2005 - March 2006.

Please contact media[at]feastofools[dot]net, or call (757) 270-0413 to schedule an
interview with the show’s hosts Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion. For more
information on the Feast of Fools please visit www.feastoffools.net

Feast of Fools:
http://www.feastoffools.net

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An Independent Podcast worth every minute- the Feast of Fools

Street Voice Magazine wrote this lovely review about our podcast, and we'd like to share it with you. Thanks Street Voice!

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From Street Voice Magazine APRIL 5TH 06 - IN DEFENCE OF ANIMALS ISSUE

Now, my pick-this month - for an independent podcast worth every minute of the time it takes to find it, download it and enjoy is Feast of Fools hosted by Marc Felion and Fausto Fernos, a gay couple talking it up in Chicago. One of the first of its kind, the show airs five days a week and includes a cast of zany characters that perfectly accentuate the easy banter between the dynamic-duo themselves. So far, my favorite is the clever, in-your-face diva by the name of Miss Ronnie.

Not only do they chat it up about their lives and experiences; they discuss some of the topics going on in the world from politics to wedding dresses accessorized with birds. They also give listeners a chance to hear some independent musicians and give movie reviews of the quieter gay persuasion. They have an increasingly large fan base so much so in fact that recently, HBOs Big Love series sponsored the show, for about a month. These guys are witty, intelligent and definitely worth a listen.

So, go to the website Feast Of Fools, poke around and enjoy some quality entertainment. Buy a t-shirt (though the price is a bit steep) and get to know this funny cast from the Windy City. If you're so inclined, feel free to buy Miss Ronnie an iPod (shes a working student after all). New Yorkers have a chance of meeting the cast live and in person on April 13th, 2006. [At the Starlight Bar Lounge in the Village, 7-9pm]

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Climbing the charts!

Thank you everybody that sent me an email, a card or a birthday gift. I really appreciate it. Your kindness has been overwhelming!
I had a great birthday. I hung out with Miss Ronnie all day, had some some sushi with Fausto and then the three of us went to Big Mamma's House 2. Yes it was bad!

After the movie we went and had a few drinks at one of the local watering holes. It was a fun time. When we got home we were alerted that we were in the top 100 podcasts, not just comedy but of all podcasts! What a great birthday present. And today we are at number 92. Wow.

Out of five million estimated podcasts that exisit in the world, we're the only gay people who rank in the top 100 according to iTunes as of today.

We want to thank you all for listening, for supporting us, wearing our t-shirts and we want to thank all of our guests. We wouldn't be here without you. We promise to keep on giving you the best shows we can.

Stop by Clark's on Clark on February 9th at 8pm, and get a special FREE Feast of Fools merachandise. What is it going to be? (It's not crappy.) Think of it as a happy meal without the fat and sodium.

-Marc

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Get the Official Feast of Fools 2006 Calendar!

We are so proud to announce our very VERY new, fresh off the press Feast of Fools Calendar, with Marc Felion as the sexy "Pimp Daddy XXX-Mas."

What better way to celebrate the holidays than to give this as a gift? This calendar features original NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN photographs of Miss Ronnie, Victoria Lamarr, Bill Haddad, Fausto Fernós, Marc Felion and local Chicago theater diva David Cerda, as well as a lovely montage of our correspondents, friends and guests.

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Aww things just keep gettin' bettah!

Marc, Fausto, V-Marr, Miss Ronnie, Amanda Steinstein, David Cerda, John Q Sanchez, George Grant, Dwayne Speaks, Link Pinks, Bill Haddad, Miss Understood, Amnesia Sparkles, and even Robert Coddington are all peeing in their pants this morning because our very fabulous podcast the Feast of Fools (also known in Vietnamese as Gay Fun Show) was featured in iTunes' podcast comedy page!

Click on the image above to see the archived screenshot.

We are so freakin happy, we're drinking champagne for breakfast.
Thanks Zippersparks for telling us about it!

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We're on one of our most FAVORITE websites!

Check it out boys, for a very limited time (if you blink you'll miss it) your favorite podcast made it to the banner pic's of Queer Day

Which photo did Philo Hagen post? The one of me kissing our talented playwright David Cerda, of course.

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We're on one of our most FAVORITE websites!

Check it out boys, for a very limited time (if you blink you'll miss it) your favorite podcast made it to the banner pic's of Queer Day

Which photo did Philo Hagen post? The one of me kissing our talented playwright David Cerda, of course.

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Feast of Fools Official Stuff

"COCK IS COOL" VINTAGE T-SHIRT - COLOR ON WHITE

(collectors item)
Made in 1995, this t-shirt was part of a live show I did in Austin Texas in 1995.

Five friends of mine painted ourselves and took this photo. Photographed by Ali Cate.

DONATE $80 and we'll send you this t-shirt!

NOTE: There are only two in XXL, one in XL and one in Medium.

Select T-Shirt Size

XX-LargeX-LargeMedium

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FEAST OF FOOLS RED T-SHIRT - CRANBERRY RED
SOLD OUT!

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BEST OF FOF DATA DVD, 2005-2006 • $15

Our favortie shows, up to #400.

Some of the funniest podcasts we've ever made, on one DVD full of mp3 files.

Just copy to your computer, iPod or portable mp3 player and have some fun.

Click on the button below to order the BEST OF FOF DVD 2005-2006

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FEAST OF FOOLS ORIGINAL T-SHIRT - ROYAL BLUE
(almost sold out) Right now we're seeking your help in supporting our humble efforts in bringing to you this daily show!

DONATE $40 and we'll mail you a beautiful, 100% cotton, hand silk-screened, two-ink, OFFICIAL Feast of Fools T-Shirt, which says to the world: I'm a trendsetter.

ALMOST SOLD OUT!! • These are the last of this design. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
UPDATE: We just ordered 12 more shirts in each size, so hurry up and get that shirt!

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QUARTER TURNS T-SHIRT - BLUE
Quarter Turns! Quarter Turns! I want to feel every one of your walls!

Now you can join in the fun and have your very own "Quarter Turns" t-shirt to wear to the gym or your favorite recreational area. Who will know what "Quarter Turns" really means?

Get one and find out!

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GRAVY T-SHIRT - BLUE
The Podcast that makes its own gravy!

Wear this shirt out to the clubs and you'll be making your own gravy in no time. Images of the Feast of Fools regulars with fruit, animals and cocktails flying around all over the place.

Click on the button below to order your "Gravy" t-shirt.

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