Rainbow Rodeo

Rachel Cholst
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Rainbow Rodeo

Rainbow Rodeo is *the* queer country podcast, featuring interviews and playlists with your favorite LGBTQ+ country stars. Learn more at www.rainbowrodeozine.com

  1. JAN 24

    Episode 27: Voices of Trans Strength -- Mya Byrne, Paisley Fields, Abigail Lucas, Flamy Grant, Adrian Blake Enscoe, She Returns From War

    Howdy, cowpokes. I hope you're hanging in there. This episode is a little bit different. Instead of interviewing one artist, I included excerpts from interviews for an article coming up in No Depression's Spring 2025 issue: how trans artists are drawing strength and preparing for the Trump administration. We hear from Mya Byrne, Paisley Fields, Abigail Lucas, Flamy Grant, Adrian Blake Enscoe, She Returns From War. Subscribe to No Depression to read the full article in the Spring 2025 issue. Subscribe to Rainbow Rodeo -- paid or free - to stay up-to-date on the latest queer country news and music! This episode was sponsored by Post Transition media company -- you, too, can sponsor Rainbow Rodeo by clicking here! Music Mya Byrne and Paisley Fields -- "Burn This Statehouse Down" (04:31) Flamy Grant -- "Revenge" (11:49) Abigail Lucas -- "Black Me Out" (19:37) Bandits on the Run -- "Back Home" (28:46) She Returns From War -- "Ruthless" (33:29)

    40 min

  2. 11/22/2024

    Episode 26: Rett Madison

    A Note on Audio: Sorry that I sound so weird; I sat way too far away from my mic for this one. But Rett really does talk that fast -- faster than me! So much for the stereotype about fast-talking New Yorkers! It's hard enough to be in your 20s, but Rett Madison had to do it all without her mom. One More For Jackie is the deluxe re-issue of Madison's debut album last year, this time with a few extra songs but the same core of love, grief, and dedication to her mother, who died by suicide in 2019. In our interview, we discuss making the album, the making-of documentary that came with it, Madison's musical roots, and taking a stand in the upcoming Trump regime. 3:09 -- "One For Jackie" (Rett Madison) 18:52 -- "Skydiving" (Rett Madison) 29:53 -- "Deep Feeler" (Liv Greene) 33:32 -- "Apocalyptic Folk Song" (Rett Madison) Pre-order Rainbow Rodeo issue 5 here! Subscribe to our free newsletter -- or get more stuff on the paid tiers -- on the NEW Rainbow Rodeo site!

    38 min

  3. 10/25/2024

    Episode 25: Flamy Grant

    ** This month's episode is sponsored by Damon Beirne of Post-Transition Media Management Company. Damon can clean up your media files for $300 per terrabyte -- mention Rainbow Rodeo for a 75% discount! **  Flamy Grant is a Christian drag queen. Now, at Rainbow Rodeo, we know to revel in the contradiction of gloriously queer life and traditional expectations, and Flamy certainly embodies that. Her first album Bible Belt Baby hit #1 on the iTunes Christian chart and her new album, CHURCH, which we’ll be talking about today, is currently in the top 10 of the iTunes country chart. This is a big deal because iTunes charts are based on purchases, not passive streams — so there are real people propelling these songs up the charts! You can read my album review on No Depression. Subscribe to Rainbow Rodeo on Patreon! Don't miss a queer country beat when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Songs Flamy Grant -- "Last Days" (01:59) Flamy Grant -- "SPRKL" (23:06) Flamy Grant -- "Revenge" (39:21) Crys Matthews -- "Waking Up the Dead" (42:51) Click here to advertise in Rainbow Rodeo!

    49 min

  4. 09/27/2024

    Episode 24: Liv Greene

    Liv Greene checks in about her album Deep Feeler, out on October 18th. We also discuss how her coming out process has reinforced her artistry, moving past imposter syndrome, and putting down roots in Nashville. For Patreon subscribers, we also get into a little astrology and a secret that's about a confession. Pre-save or preorder Deep Feeler here. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here! Music Liv Greene -- "Katie" (2:25) Liv Greene -- "Deep Feeler" (14:23) Liv Greene -- "Flowers" (25:30) Brittany Ann Tranbaugh -- "We Could Be Comets" (36:16) Liv Greene -- "Wild Geese" (41:10)

    46 min

  5. 08/02/2024

    Episode 23: Leah Song of Rising Appalachia

    Rising Appalachia has always been a mission-driven, social justice-focused band. On their recent album Folk and Anchor, however, the band decided to take on a more light-hearted project. The sister duo of Leah Song and Chloe Smith went back to their roots and picked out a collection of songs that influenced them -- including some that might surprise you. Leah and I spoke about how the band settled on this project, the songs they chose, and what it means to finally take a break. Music Rising Appalchia -- "On And On (Erykah Badu)" (2:05) Rising Appalachia -- "Texas Hold 'Em (Beyonce)" (15:55) Amythyst Kiah -- "Love Will Tear Us About" (29:34) Rising Appalchia -- "I Shall Be Released (Bob Dylan)" (32:24) Stay up-to-date with all the queer country news fit to print with the Rainbow Rodeo newsletter, and support us on Patreon!

    38 min

  6. 06/28/2024

    Episode 22: Chris Housman

    Hey, there cowpokes -- remember when I did podcasts? Me, too. So...I'm thrilled that I get to interview Chris Housman for episode 22! Chris's new album Blueneck is a raucously fun and aggressively queer pop country album. Chris has been in Nashville for 16 years, and we talk about how it's been to be a queer artist in the mainstream country machine, as well as how Chris got his start and why he loves making the catchy music he does.   Song Timestamps 2:51 -- "Drag Queen" -- Chris Housman 21:59 -- "Bible Belt" -- Chris Housman 35:33 -- "Backwoods Proclamation" -- Jett Holden 39:08 -- "Dust Off Your Boots" -- Adam Mac 42:05 -- "Life Behind Bars" -- Chris Housman   Support us on Patreon! Never miss out on queer country news with our free weekly newsletter!

    47 min

  7. 03/29/2024

    Episode 21: River Shook of Sarah Shook & The Disarmers

    Hey there, cowpokes! This time around I interview River Shook about their new album with Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Revelations. What’s that now? Well, we get into River coming out as nonbinary, changing their name…and still touring under their given name. We’ll also talk about their growing confidence as they continue into sobriety, taking the helm as a producer for their own projects as well as Izzy Rider’s, and why their latest album Revelations kicks so much ass. Thanks to the Nashville Scene for printing an excerpt of our conversation. Check out John Rodney's Deers, Queers, and Carolina Twang playlist I mentioned at the end of the show. Follow Rainbow Rodeo for news of our fundraiser (starts Monday) and support us by subscribing to our Patreon!

    44 min

  8. 03/09/2024

    Episode 20: Queer Country Weekend Extravaganza!

    Howdy, cowpokes! This is a special bonus episode of Rainbow Rodeo to celebrate two different queer country shows next week. The online festival Country Soul Songbook, which is pay-what-you-can. It's a great weekend of conversations and concerts that celebrate radical intersectionality in country music. On Friday March 15th from 12 PM - 5 PM IN AUSTIN, Meanwhile in Music presents a queer country showcase featuring Creekbed Carter Hogan, Secret Emchy Society, Ever More Nest, Paisley Fields, Jared Deck, and Austin Lucas. Please note I misread the poster and said it was from 5 PM to midnight!!! Then, on Sunday March 17th IN NEW YORK CITY, join me at Penny Jo's at 163rd and Broadway for the very first Rainbow Rodeo Live! The show will feature The Locksmiths, Cactus Rose/Kandia Crazyhorse, Brian Falduto, and Jackfruit You can read more about what I've been up to on the Rainbow Rodeo newsletter Support Rainbow Rodeo by subscribing to Patreon!

    45 min
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Rainbow Rodeo is *the* queer country podcast, featuring interviews and playlists with your favorite LGBTQ+ country stars. Learn more at www.rainbowrodeozine.com

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  • Creator
    Rachel Cholst
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Rainbow Rodeo

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