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Join James St James and co-hosts Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyond. Featured guests include Dianne Brill, Michael Musto, Peter Gatien, Lisa Edelstein, Moby, and Joey Arias among others. It's campy, it's gossipy, it's jaw-droppingly funny...definitely must-hear podcasting.

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Tish & Snooky

2025/08/20

Supericonic downtown sister act Tish & Snooky recall their days as backup singers for Debbie Harry, their own band The Sick Fucks, opening the first punk boutique in America, and creating their game changing hair color product Manic Panic.

Screamin' Rachael Cain

2025/08/13

The undisputed Queen of House Music, Screamin’ Rachel, talks about recording the first house music song, her early days in the Chicago warehouse scene, and her friendships with Frankie Knuckles and Marshall Jefferson.

April Palmieri

2025/08/06

Former It-girl April Palmieri discusses Club 57, her time in the band Pulsallama (once described as “13 girls fighting over a cowbell”), and singing backup as a Bodacious TaTa for her best friend, John Sex.

Christopher Comp & Really Denise

2025/07/30

It’s a special two-part episode as we catch up with a couple of former clubkids and give them back their 15 minutes of fame. First up: Christopher Comp on working for Michael Alig as well as his favorite parties and lewks. Then Really Denise discuses the early days of the Tunnel and the ‘80s versus ‘90s club scenes.

Christopher Makos

2025/07/23

Photographer and artist Christopher Makos talks about the ‘70s and ‘80s nightlife scene, his legendary tenure at Interview magazine and being besties with Andy Warhol.

Brad Gooch

2025/07/16

Male model turned bestselling author Brad Gooch talks about Warhol, Mapplethorpe, his former life in the fast lane, and his new biography of Keith Haring, Radiant: The Life and Lines of Keith Haring.

Nick Egan

2025/07/09

Legendary graphic artist Nick Egan recounts his early days in the ‘70s punk rock scene, collaborating with Malcom McClaren and Vivienne Westwood, creating iconic album covers for Bow Wow Wow, Culture Club, The Clash, and Deee-Lite, as well as directing some of the most memorable music videos of all time.

Amanda Lepore

2025/07/02

Trans icon and global superstar Amanda Lepore describes her early days as a dominatrix and original clubkid as well as becoming a muse for photographer David Lachapelle and designer Richie Rich.

Jodie Harsh

2025/06/25

The UK’s busiest drag queen, Jodie Harsh, recalls nightclubbing in the early 2000s, the life of a celebrity DJ, and her upcoming memoir, 'You Had to Be There'.

Nell Campbell

2025/06/18

Rocky Horror legend and ‘80-era Queen of the Night Nell Campbell discusses her early days in London, the show that launched her to superstardom, and her oh-so-chic eponymous nightclub.

Ann Magnuson

2024/09/04

Actress/Performance Artist/Singer/Downtown Icon Ann Magnuson talks with Randy and James about growing up in Appalachia, moving to New York City in the ‘70s, and operating the legendary Club 57. We also discuss her roles on the big screen in The Hunger opposite David Bowie, Making Mr. Right, and on television’s Anything But Love with Jamie Lee Curtis & Richard Lewis.

Susan Seidelman

2024/08/28

Director Susan Seidelman sits down with Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss her underground ’80s punk classic Smithereens, working with Madonna on Desperately Seeking Susan, and her new book Desperately Seeking Something.

Richie Rich

2024/08/21

Original Club Kid turned high-end fashion designer Richie Rich relives his early days in the San Francisco club scene and being in the Ice Capades with Kristy Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo. He also discusses his iconic fashion line Heatherette and collaborations with Boy George, David Lachapelle and Pamela Anderson. And, of course, Michael Alig and the Club Kids.

Trey Speegle

2024/08/14

Party promoter, editor, nightlife photographer, and longtime friend of WOW, Trey Speegle recalls life in the early ‘80s East Village scene, creating Straight to Hell magazine, and his iconic Bad Boys parties at Danceteria.

Lauren Ezersky

2024/08/07

Fashion icon/cable TV pioneer Lauren Ezersky gives Fenton, Randy, and James the lowdown on her long-running series "Behind the Velvet Ropes" which ran from 1989 until 2012. The timeless beauty with the voice of a velvet foghorn spills the tea about interviews with Alexander McQueen, Halston, Karl Lagerfeld and more!

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4.9 out of 5

99 reviews

★★★★★

Motherofshihtzus 2025/07/25

Because of your podcast I have learned so much about artists!

I have watched all documentaries based on all the wonderful content you bring to your show!thank you ❤️thank you ❤️thank you❤️

★★★★★

ddd1212? 2025/07/05

Five stars and more.

The series somehow manages to be so modern and pre-Internet at the same time. It is relatable from a contemporary cultural perspective and as an authe...

★★★★★

I<3 that Song! 2024/11/19

Awesome podcast

Thank you for sharing such great anecdotes from yesteryear. From NYC to LA. This is a must listen to podcast if you want to reminisce about the club...

★★★★☆

Turi319 2025/01/01

A Nightlife Nostalgia Trip That Almost Hits the Mark

Growing up, I saw the Club Kids as the ultimate cultural icons for my queer self, and this podcast is a delightful dive back into that electrifying wo...

★★★★★

Sister Harlot D Lite 2024/07/03

Fabulous

Thank you for sharing these stories with us all, it’s a podcast of story telling and an archive of fabulous NYC history. I love hearing of queer space...

★★★★★

dedeferre 2023/07/12

Man Parrish ?!

Podcast doesn’t work doesn’t play! 😩😫😖

★★★★★

mspassell 2023/06/25

44556737 stars!!!

I don’t usually enjoy interview podcasts but these conversations are so special and make NYC night life feel so alive—I can see/hear/taste/smell/feel ...

★★★★★

JGLevi 2022/10/07

Love the series, but shows limits of nightlife

The Nikki Haskell episode was probably the least enjoyable but most revealing interview of the series so far. Randy and Fenton are trying to ask the b...

★★★★★

hrngh 2022/09/09

Hooked with one episode!

I’ve been a fan of JSJ since the Party Monster documentary first hit cable tv. Dianne Brill was just a name to me, but now I know her and she’s such a...

★★★★☆

B_K_C_Ky 2022/04/14

kb52

Are there going to be any new episodes in the near future? I certainly hope so bc I have enjoyed all of them and can’t wait to hear more content! Love...

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