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    SE138: You Are So Takei

    enJune 15, 2011
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    About this Episode

    This week we welcome the amazing storyteller, George Takei. This actor and activist was an absolute delight as he told tales of his "It's Okay To Be Takai" campaign to counter those nutjobs down in Tennessee who want to make it illegal for teachers to use the word 'gay.' He also addresses the Tracy Morgan anti-gay comments from last week, talks about his coming out, all about the powerful new musical called Allegiance that he's creating for Broadway, and his kick-ass role on the Nickelodeon show, Supah Ninjas. Apparently, it's supah!

    George was such a good sport and we learned so much from this dedicated, talented legend. And you'll loooove his voice.

    Yup, we didn't even mention it until paragraph three, but you and the WHOLE WORLD knows George Takei best as Mr. Sulu from the original Star Trek television show and feature movies. We certainly encourage you to take time to listen to the complete 50-minute, completely uncut chat with George, which includes expanded conversation and history of Prop 8 as well as some very interesting information about Star Trekconventions on five continents, his thoughts on actor John Cho in the role he originated, and how the show's creator Gene Roddenberry chose the cast and the character names. Not to be missed! It's available at swishedition.com.

    Also on this fun episode:

    • Sherry Vine's newest (she never rests), "You're A Whore" to the tune of JLo's "On The Floor;"
    • A wrap-up of DC's Capital Pride festivities;
    • Neil Patrick Harris does it AGAIN on the Tony Awards;
    • Still more of Weiner's wiener;
    • The gay-hating GOP hopefuls debate;
    • "NYC Prep" Actress Kelli's Tony Moran & Warren Rogg Radio Edit of "Gave Up On Love;"
    • More news on Arnold's baby mama;
    • A new song from out singer Aiden Leslie called, "Trying To Leave Now;"
    • We're giving away a ticket to Camp 2011; and,
    • All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly.

    Episode 138 is called, "You're So Takei."

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