Equal parts irreverent and classy, the RE:Focus podcast brings you up to speed on what’s important to the Memphis LGBT+ community and its allies. Hosts Goldie Dee and Allysun Wunderland lead listeners on a whirlwind ride through each exhilarating episode.
This podcast is a production of Focus Mid-South magazine. Get it on iTunes
Photography by Kevin Reed
1.11 : Sugaring the New Year
2019 has made its appearance, and who better to help you nurse that hangover than your friends at Re:Focus! For this episode, Goldie and Allysun are joined by creative powerhouse and ally Savannah Bearden to talk about resolutions, 2018 in review, and what’s in store for the new year.
1.10 : Holidaze
Just in time for shorter days and falling temps, Goldie and Allysun spread holiday cheer with their favorite food and drink recipes, last-minute gift ideas, and some discussion of holiday traditions and funny holiday stories.
This episode is sponsored by Cash Saver (memphiscashsaver.com).
1.9 : Be Thankful
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so is Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 14-20). Goldie and Allysun are joined by special guest Emerson Kirkpatrick, OUTMemphis’ Youth Services Specialist, for a discussion about the holiday season, the importance of remembering our trans brothers and sisters, and whether that stuff on your plate should be called stuffing or dressing.
This episode is sponsored by Cash Saver (memphiscashsaver.com).
1.10 : Holidaze
Just in time for shorter days and falling temps, Goldie and Allysun spread holiday cheer with their favorite food and drink recipes, last-minute gift ideas, and some discussion of holiday traditions and funny holiday stories.
This episode is sponsored by Cash Saver (memphiscashsaver.com).
1.9 : Be Thankful
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so is Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 14-20). Goldie and Allysun are joined by special guest Emerson Kirkpatrick, OUTMemphis’ Youth Services Specialist, for a discussion about the holiday season, the importance of remembering our trans brothers and sisters, and whether that stuff on your plate should be called stuffing or dressing.
This episode is sponsored by Cash Saver (memphiscashsaver.com).
1.8 : Rock the Vote
Goldie and Allysun are joined by their Friends of George’s sisters Camille Collins and Bianca Bruchette for a frank discussion of current events and what’s riding on the upcoming midterm elections.
Minisode : Live @ Pride
In this short episode of Re:Focus, Goldie and Allysun make their way through the crowd at Memphis Pride Fest, stopping occasionally to make the acquaintance of some seriously cool people.
1.6 : Full of Pride
Goldie and Allysun are joined for this episode by Vanessa Rodley, president and festival director with Mid-South Pride, and her wife, Jennifer Murry-Rodley, who is Pride’s volunteer coordinator and head of PR. Together, the ladies talk about what to expect from the upcoming Memphis Pride Fest, now celebrating its 15th year. For more information about Mid-South Pride and Memphis Pride Fest, visit midsouthpride.org. This episode is sponsored by Ray Rico Freelance.
1.5 : Fake News
1.4 : Life's a Drag
1.3 : Every Vote Counts
1.2 : Popping Off
Get ready for a history lesson: The ladies talk about Memphis-area LGBT+ haunts of yore, but Goldie may not be prepared for some of Allysun’s more salacious stories (just kidding – (she TOTALLY is).
1.1 : What's a Podcast?
Memphis drag legends Goldie Dee and Allysun Wunderland ponder what a podcast is, why anyone would want to create one, and discuss how RE:Focus fits into the local audio landscape.