BREAKthrough - The Victory Fund Podcast

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Seven

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:59:18 -0800

Bruce Kraus, the first openly gay member of the Pittsburgh City Council, had an eye-opening run-in with homophobia-rooted vandalism during his campaign in Pittsburgh, which found an odd parallel in the fictional bombing of a Pittsburgh-based gay dance club, Babylon, set in the Pittsburgh-based Queer As Folk.

Thea Gill, a prominent cast member of the groundbreaking Queer As Folk, shares her thoughts about portraying the lesbian gallery-owner and her personal leanings towards activism as result of the storylines.

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Six

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:40:20 -0700

Comedic icon Dom DeLuise and New York State Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell pair up to talk about society’s evolving views of sexuality and its impact on the choices they have made in their respective careers.

Dom DeLuise, who has acted in memorable comedic roles alongside Mel Brooks ("Silent Movie", "Blazing Saddles", Burt Reynolds ("Cannonball Run") and Kermit the Frog ("The Muppet Movie"), took a turn as a flamboyant gay theater director in recent years in the feature “Girl Play”, and talks about the distinction between his acting choices now and in the early years of his career.

Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell was the prime sponsor of legislation that passed in the Assembly in June to allow New York State to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. He discussed the personal and professional impact of a Marriage Equality bill becoming law after Senate passage, and how O’Donnell will be able to marry his partner of 26 years.

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Five

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:38:20 -0700

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Four

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:49:48 -0700

Part Two of an engaging and entertaining chat between acclaimed actor Joe Pantoliano in conversation Providence, RI Mayor David Cicilline.

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Three

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:18:42 -0700

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund , the nation’s largest LGBT political action committee, continues its popular podcast series with Emmy winner and Sopranos star Joey Pantoliano and openly gay Providence, Rhode Island Mayor David Cicilline . Capitalizing on the recent record-breaking growth of the podcast medium, BREAK through features candid discussions between openly LGBT officials and some of Hollywood’s most provocative actors. These two public figures exemplify BREAK through’s unique exploration of the brave career paths traveled by actors who have played gay roles, and openly gay politicians who have gone into public service in sometimes hostile climates.

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode Two

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:48:00 -0700

Part Two of our premiere podcast featuring acclaimed actor Martin Sheen in conversation with New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

BREAKthrough: The Victory Fund Podcast - Episode One

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:47:00 -0700

The Victory Fund Podshow premieres with Episode One, featuring a gripping and revealing chat between Martin Sheen (The West Wing, Apocalypse Now) and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. The two public figures exemplify BREAKthrough’s unique exploration of the brave career paths traveled by actors who have played gay roles, and openly gay politicians who have gone into public service in sometimes hostile climates.