The Six Pack

89: Google Romney

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0500

Mo Rocca makes his triumphant return to The Six Pack this week. Sure, last time turned out to be his big so-called “coming out” party, but this time is even heartier as he tells us all about “My Grandma’s Ravioli.” A gay guy with a close relationship with his grandmother? He’s a keeper!
Trending this week is quite a mixed bag of news. First, did you know that people are now making huge profits on Whitney Houston’s death? Also, have you Googled ‘Romney’ lately? He has a bit of a ‘Santorum’ problem, if you know what we mean. And finally, we give Chris Christie’s office a call to see about his veto of the gay marriage bill in New Jersey. Did he take our call personally? Only one way to find out!
Werkin’ It is back this week with Blue State Digital’s Thomas Gensemer. Thomas is head of one of the top digital media agencies in the country and was a driving force behind Barack Obama’s 2008 online campaign.
It’s Ben’s Big Bonkers Birthday Bonanza! Put on your party hat and listen now!

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Short: Kelly Carlin

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:49:22 -0500

Kelly Carlin joins us to talk comedy, podcasting, and her life growing up with the famous Carlin (George) as her dad. Her new show “The Kelly Carlin Show” recently premiered on SiriusXM’s Raw Dog Comedy channel. In each show she goes one-on-one with a different comedian, and her first interview was with none other than Robin Williams! Can we get her to say all of the “7 dirty words” you can’t say on television?” Listen in and find out!

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88: Live and Let Live

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:45:00 -0500

Comedienne Wendy Liebman and People Magazines’s online staff editor Janet Mock join us this week for a very girly episode of The Six Pack. Wendy is the queen of one-liners and the old comedy ‘switch-a-roo.’ Check out her HBO Special here.
Next up Janet Mock dishes on the latest celeb gossip, makes Oscar predictions, and oh, shares what it was like to grow up a boy and then transition to a woman. No big deal.
Trending this week: Roseanne Barr is running for president on the Green Party ticket. Will you smoke some green and vote for her? Also, a new study says children of lesbians grow up to be just as happy as children of straight people. And finally, what happens to your entire digital life after your real death? We’ve got answers. (And questions!)
The Six Pack Track this week comes from vocal powerhouse Jonet. You may not have heard of her yet, but trust us you will soon enough.
Valentine’s Day is almost here, so grab your lover and listen in now!

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Short: Marcellas Reynolds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:26:00 -0500

Marcellas Reynolds joins us this week as just the third person ever to be a repeat guest on The Six Pack. (And he’s in fine company with Andy Cohen and Thomas Roberts.) Marcellas tells us what to expect on the second season of Style Star (debuting February 13th on Style Network) and gives us a little fashion critique of our own. Most important though, he professes his love for another Style Star and what he might need to do firmly take his place amongst Hollywood’s A-List designers.

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87: Life is a Highway

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:14:00 -0500

Motor City here we come! This episode features our NYC to Detroit road trip adventure, courtesy of the fine folks over at GM Diversity. Cruising in our brand new Chevy Sonic, we clocked in over 600 miles on a 10-hour drive (with two stops at McDonald’s). In Detroit we hit up the biggest car show around, the North American International Auto Show and got a taste for a revitalized city, thanks in part to GM reclaiming its spot as the world’s #1 automaker.
While at the Auto Show we got a tour from GM’s Associate Director of Competitor Intelligence (aka Chief Spy), Adam Bernard. Adam broke down the who’s who and the what’s what at the show for us and also told us about how GM is reaching out to its gay employees and the greater LGBT community at large. We also spoke to deputy editor at Automobile Magazine Joe DeMatio about the hot cars for 2012 and beyond.
Trending this week: Wearing headphones might kill you, people! Please, for the love of life, keep your head up while walking down the street. Also, America is becoming a nation of alcoholics. Are we drinking away all our problems? And finally, are you an up-and-coming weatherman in South Africa? You may want to listen carefully, otherwise an incorrect forecast could land you in the slammer.
For more about our partnership with GM Diversity and to check out the highlights from our road trip, click here. And remember: Life is a highway, we wanna entertain you all night long! Listen in now.

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86: ¡Es Justin Bieber!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:04:59 -0500

Hola, amigos y amigas! We spent all week in the the paradise known as Isla Mujeres, a tiny island off of Cancun. The fine folks at Palace Resorts served up some amazing all-inclusive food, booze, sun, and fun in the land of the ancient Mayans.
Being on a working vacation didn’t stop us from finding out what was trending in the news: We’re happy to report that Cancun is about to become only the second place in Mexico where gay marriage will be legal. So if our adventure isn’t enough to get you down here, maybe finding the man (or woman) of your dreams will do it.
With the mystery of 2012 firmly in our minds we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk to Ranae Holland, the resident skeptic over at Animal Planet’s new show, “Finding Bigfoot.” Does Bigfoot exist? We’ll find out…kinda.
And finally we chat it up with Octavio Favela, the head of LGBT outreach for Palace Resorts. The company is looking to become a premier place for gays to stay, and Favela tells us how they’re going to do it.
Oh, and we got henna tattoos. That’s right, we’re bad-ass! Sit back, relax and enjoy the island adventure we call The Six Pack.

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Spotlight: Governor Buddy Roemer

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:55:00 -0500

Former Lousiana Governor and presidential hopeful Buddy Roemer joined us to hit the hot button issues like nobody else can. He talked about getting the money out of politics, his stance on gay rights and the state of the GOP.

Buddy says he’s truly fighting the system and trying to change the dynamics of Washington. To find out more about him click here.

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85: Pikachu Tattoo

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:30:00 -0500

Ed Begley Jr. helps us kick off 2012 in total green style. He was green way before it was cool and now has his own reality show because of it…not to mention a boatload of TV shows and movies under his belt.
In Trending this week, we debate Gawker’s “pop culture resolutions” as well as offer our take on SOPA. Don’t know what SOPA is? No, it’s not a new type of soap! Trust us, it’s important and you need to know about it. We also bring back an oldie but a goodie in ‘Craigslist Missed Connections Set to Love Songs.’ With the holidays having come and gone we found some missed connections that really capture the holiday spirit. Is your unrequited love in here?
Since it’s a new year, we’re out with the old and in with the new! We’ve got a new sound and a new announcement. New year, new you, new Six Pack. Go!

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84: The Underdog

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:35:00 -0500

Out with the old and in with the new in this year-end edition of The Six Pack. Our 2011 was jam packed with headlines, interviews, new friends and much more, so we take a trip down 2011 memory lane.
We’ll discuss the biggest trending stories on Twitter and Facebook this year as well as delve into the most memorable TV moments.
We also announce Hollywood’s biggest award show of the year: The Six Packer Awards. Tune in as we reveal our Artist of the Year and overall Six Packer of the Year. Could you be a winner? Maybe, but if not there’s always next year. On that note, we thank you for making 2011 such a huge success for us and we promise bigger, bolder, and better in 2012. Happy New Year!

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Short: Andy Cohen

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:02:07 -0500

Mr. Television himself, Andy Cohen, swings by the studio to talk all things Bravo. From overseeing day-to-day Housewives programming to his new 5 day-a-week gig on “Watch What Happens Live,” the man has a lot on his plate right now. Is the secret to good TV getting your guests drunk? What was it like to see his face plastered all over NYC billboards? And most important, when do we get to witness WWHL live in person? Click play and get your daily dose of reality.

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83: A Reality, Reality World

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:23:00 -0500

Brad Goreski and Levi Crocker join us on a reality-star packed version of The Six Pack! First, we chat it up with Brad about his new Bravo show, ‘It’s a Brad, Brad World’ and dig a little deeper into the fallout between him and Rachel Zoe. Is Brad ready for his own series, and can we get him in a pair of Bonobos? You’ll find out!
Next up, it’s Levi Crocker from Logo’s ‘A-List.’ This is one Texas cowboy not afraid of the bright lights and big city. He holds nothing back when talking about his distaste for Ann Coulter and reveals why he holds no love for the new Flaming Saddles bar in NYC. Did they kick him out for being a real cowboy?
Trending in this episode: Did you know that if you have an STD people might be able to sniff it out of you? A new study confirms it. And if you’re stalking anyone these days there is a new clinic just for you. The holiday season is upon us, so catch up on your shopping and catch up on your Six Pack! Note: If you trample any people we cannot be held legally responsible.

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Short: Lysistrata Jones

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:06:00 -0500

Douglas Carter Beane and Dan Knechtges, the men behind the new Broadway musical Lysistrata Jones, join us in studio this week. We chat with the writer (Douglas) and director (Dan) about everything from Aristophones to basketball to shirtless scenes. How’s that for variety? If you’re in NYC and want to see the play, which opens on December 14th, click here for tickets.

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82: Moving Merchandise

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -0500

High Pitch Mike of SiriusXM’s Howard Stern show (you’ve heard of it, right?) joins us for an all-in-the family episode of The Six Pack. Mike talks about what it was like to come out on-air to Howard, millions of listeners, and the whole cast and crew. Can Mike help us get on the other side of that door at SiriusXM? The jury is still out!
We bring back an oldie, but a goodie, with Straight List, Gay Twist… the “bro edition.” Are first dates the same for gay dudes and straight dudes? (Probably not, or we’d have to call it Straight List, No Twist.)
Our music track this week comes from Penguin Prison (pictured above right). Be sure to check out the video for “Don’t F*ck With My Money” here - it was taped at Occupy Wall Street! Speaking of music, in an effort to class up the operation, we went to the legitimate theater last week and saw the musical Lysistrata Jones. It was a basketball-filled, pop-n-lock dancing spectacular. Wanna check it out? Get tickets here.
The turkey has been eaten, the stuffing has been stuffed. Now unbuckle those pants and give thanks for The Six Pack.

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Short: Logan Levkoff

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:32:00 -0500

Dr. Logan Levkoff, sexologist, relationship expert, and author, joins us in studio for this latest Six Pack Short. We talk about all things sex - from gay to straight - and discuss what it’s like to debate some of the talking heads over at Fox News. (Hint: She told Joy Behar that she is sending Sean Hannity a vibrator in the mail.) Pop in your headphones and bring protection for this sexified Six Pack Short.

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81: Bienvenidos a Miami

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:43:00 -0500

The Six Packin’ Across America tour reached South Beach for this suntastic, abtastic episode. We spent our days at the 12th street beach and our nights taking in all that South Beach has to offer. When not mingling with the locals, we sat down with Lords South Beach owner Brian Gorman to talk southern hospitality and what it means to own an “appropriately oriented” hotel.
We also chat with the most powerful gay couple in Miami, Steve Adkins and Cindy Brown, who are the head honchos over at the Miami-Dade Lesbian and Gay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. (Yes, he’s gay and she’s a lesbian, but please follow us on this one!) They tell us all about how Miami became a hub of gay life in Florida and how the community has become to integrated into the city. And Cindy tips us off on a major money-making app (involving the words “grind” and “her.”)
The main event of the trip was Sleepless Night, Miami’s 25-hour cultural festival, marking the end of daylight savings time with music, performance, art…and lots of espresso. So yes, The Six Pack hit South beach, the city of six packs, and lived to tell about it. Wanna find out more about a great city? Check out the LGBT Center here and the Miami Chamber of Commerce here. And tell ‘em Ben and Dave sent ya!

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Short: Women from Venus, Gays from Uranus

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:37:31 -0500

We love the segment ‘Straight List Gay Twist,’ in which we discuss a women’s magazine survey and analyze it from the gay perspective.This time we delve even deeper and turn an article that was written for men and see how it applies to gays. Hint: We’re not all from Uranus. Thankfully.

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80: Baby Shaker

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:51:00 -0400

Recording artist Justin Utley and SiriusXM radio host Derek Hartley join us in studio for a double dose of audio star power. Justin describes growing up as a gay Mormon and how he survived reparative therapy before moving to NYC. Derek tells us all about his new book and the keys to success as a radio duo. (Important info for some of us!)
Trending this week is a mix of money, Hollywood, and tech: Did you know Youtube is actually making people make money? We’ll give you the tips to cash in. Can stars go back in the closet after coming out publicly? Apparently so. And which apps has Apple banned from the app store? Lots to discuss.
We’re off to Miami this week to escape the chilly northeast. If you’re in the Miami area join us at the Lords Hotel on Friday November 4th for drinks and South Beach good times.

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Short: Bryan Safi

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:32:20 -0400

Bryan Safi calls in from a mysterious, far away place known as Los Angeles. He tells us what it was like to visit Occupy LA, what happened to ‘That’s Gay,’ and what he really thinks about The A-List. Brian also comments on the new trend of gay men wearing heels in LA, but makes it clear he will not be joining the party. ‘That’s Gay’ may be on hiatus, but we assure you he’s still gay, so click play and enjoy.

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79: Puerto Rican Poolboy

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:00:00 -0400

MTV Real World’s bisexual superstar Frank Sweeney joins us this weekfor some real world talk. From the pressures of being on a reality show to being openly bi to perhaps partying a bit too much, Frank shares it all. Has he hooked up with Sam the lesbian? You’ll find out.
Trending this week: Inmates in a Connecticut prison think they deserve porn, but is porn a basic human right? There’s a new book about President Obama that says he has daddy issues, but who doesn’t? And stock up on peanut butter now, because the prices are about to skyrocket!
It’s another addition of Crime Time and this one is a girl-centric blotter. Are lesbians getting more attention these days or just committing more crime? We investigate.
Don’t forget the Six Pack is now live on SiriusXM, every Saturday 1-3 pm EST, channel 108 on your dial. Get a free trial of SiriusXM here.

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Short: Gawker's Bryan Moylan

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:20:00 -0400

This week we turn to Gawker’s Bryan Moylan to discuss what’s hot in the news and take a look at the underbelly of mainstream media. From Anna Farris’ boyfriend giving away her cat on Craigslist to Ann Coulter guest-starring on the A-List, we’ve got quite an eclectic mix for you. Oh, and is that not enough? Well, Gawker vs. Fox News has officially become a heavyweight boxing match. Who’ll get a knockout? Only time will tell.

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