5 episodes

In this official companion podcast, host Jamilah King unpacks the stories and themes of HBO’s new four-part documentary series, Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. The series tells the story of how in the early 90s, as hate crimes were on the rise and the AIDS crisis escalated, a serial killer preyed on New York City's gay men. Jamilah King speaks with guests after each episode, including co-creators Howard Gertler and Anthony Caronna, activist Ceyenne Doroshow, activist and lawyer Andrea Ritchie, as well as family members of the victims, journalists who covered the crimes, and more.

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In this official companion podcast, host Jamilah King unpacks the stories and themes of HBO’s new four-part documentary series, Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. The series tells the story of how in the early 90s, as hate crimes were on the rise and the AIDS crisis escalated, a serial killer preyed on New York City's gay men. Jamilah King speaks with guests after each episode, including co-creators Howard Gertler and Anthony Caronna, activist Ceyenne Doroshow, activist and lawyer Andrea Ritchie, as well as family members of the victims, journalists who covered the crimes, and more.

    “Fred” (with Howard Gertler, Anthony Caronna, Nikita Shepard, and Chase Strangio)

    “Fred” (with Howard Gertler, Anthony Caronna, Nikita Shepard, and Chase Strangio)

    In our final episode, we break down the finale with a trio of interviews: First, co-creators Anthony Caronna (he/they) and Howard Gertler (he/him) share their reflections on the series; Nikita Shepard (they/them), historical consultant for the show, give us one last look on the past, and lawyer Chase Strangio (he/him) helps unpack the current state of the queer community’s relationship to the justice system.
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    • 45 min
    “Michael” (with Andy Humm)

    “Michael” (with Andy Humm)

    Jamilah King (she/they) sits down with Andy Humm (he/him), co-host of the news program Gay USA, for a deep dive into the world of queer journalism. They discuss how the murders were portrayed in mainstream outlets, what it looked like when that reporting came from inside the community and how that legacy has influenced media today. In this intimate conversation, the duo unpack the past, present and future of LGBTQ reporting. HBO’s Last Call Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Story Syndicate and Pineapple Street Studios.
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    • 27 min
    “Anthony” (with Howard Gertler, Antonio Marrero, and Ceyenne Doroshow)

    “Anthony” (with Howard Gertler, Antonio Marrero, and Ceyenne Doroshow)

    Tony Marrero’s grand-nephew, Antonio, meets Tony’s chosen family, trans rights activist Ceyenne Doroshow. Host Jamilah King also sits down with co-creator Howard Gertler to discuss how they approached the families of victims. HBO’s Last Call Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Story Syndicate and Pineapple Street Studios.
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    • 39 min
    “Peter then Thomas” (with Howard Gertler, Anthony Caronna and Andrea Ritchie)

    “Peter then Thomas” (with Howard Gertler, Anthony Caronna and Andrea Ritchie)

    Host Jamilah King (she/they) sits down with series co-creators Howard Gertler (he/him) and Anthony Caronna (they/them) to talk about how they reframed the typical true crime narrative and navigated difficult questions around responsible storytelling. Then, activist and lawyer Andrea Ritchie (she/any) joins for a thoughtful conversation about community organizing and policing. HBO’s Last Call Podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Story Syndicate and Pineapple Street Studios.
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    • 34 min
    Coming Soon: Last Call Podcast

    Coming Soon: Last Call Podcast

    Hosted by Jamilah King, the official companion podcast for HBO’s documentary series Last Call: When A Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York premieres on Sunday, July 9th. Stream new episodes of Last Call Sunday nights on Max and subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Story Syndicate and Pineapple Street Studios.
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    • 3 min

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