The Bent Edge

John Martin & Chris V.

Welcome to “The Bent Edge,” Michigan City and Northwest Indiana’s first and only unapologetically gay podcast, where nothing is off limits. We talk pop culture, music, movies, TV, and all things queer in Michigan City and beyond. We’ll use wit, satire, and humor to talk about the things that are hard to talk about and poke a little fun at the absurd. So join your hosts John Martin and Chris V. as they pay homage to those radio drive shows of the past at the same time discussing the future of Michigan City’s LGBTQ community.

Episodes

  1. 23/01/2022

    Episode 9-Gettin Smurfy up in Here.

    At long last episode 9 of Northwest Indiana's most and only unapologetic gay podcast. On this weeks show we cover the news, "RuPaul's Drag Race," "And Just Like That..." We also try to answer the big questions like was Smurfette the first transgender cartoon character and safety tips on fisting. So, Please join your hosts John Martin, Chris V. and Baby Bear for a Smurfy good time.

    44 min

  2. 03/03/2021

    Episode 8- Rushing to Campit

    John and Chris interview Mr. Campit Bear 2020 Nikk Cochran Selik and his husband Corey. Controversy regarding a "gay" friendly campground that bans trans men. They address the death of Rush Limbaugh and Larry Flynt, what's better being a peddling smut or hatred? We also have news and review.

    1hr 17min

  3. 24/01/2021

    Episode 7- We Totally Kilt It

    The Bent Edge is back for our seventh episode and to celebrate John wears a kilt in studio and Chris V. and Baby Bear get an eye full. The boys talk to Wilma Fingerdo about her plans for PRIDE month. We cover "RuPaul's Drag Race," fun and unusual Facebook groups and John checks in with his mom. Plus news and review.

    53 min

  4. 11/01/2021

    Episode 6- We're BAAAAAACK!

    After more than a few months off John Martin and Chris V. are back with new studio intern Baby Bear. John and Chris talk RuPaul's Drag Race and how Star Trek: Discovery is the gayest Star Trek ever. Also Chris and Baby Bear confront John on his hair color. John asks the hard questions like will there be glory holes in The White House bathrooms and does Senator Lindsey Graham have a secret Grindr account. Welcome back to The Bent Edge, Michigan City's only unapologetically gay podcast.

    1hr 5min

  5. 29/05/2020

    Episode 5- Getting Fiddlehead in Public

    On our fifth show is a little late to hit the net but it's worth the wait. John Martin and Chris V. come to you live from Fiddlehead Restaurant during drag side pickup. They cover everything from the new HBO show We're Here to Murder Hornets. It's also a special Mother's Day show as John checks in with his mom, and gets chewed out for having cocktails in public.

    33 min

  6. 23/04/2020

    Episode 4-Pence's From Heaven

    John Martin & Chris V. are back, join them as local drag super star Wilma Fingerdo checks in as well as a special phone call from Vice-President Mike Pence. Yes, THAT MIKE PENCE! John touches about the trauma he felt after Chris taught Amazon's Alexia to talk crap about him. The new documentary Circus of Books is discussed. As well as their usual podcast wackiness. Episode 4 of The Bent Edge is an Earth Day treat.

    59 min

  7. 01/04/2020

    Episode 3-Lions, Tigers, & Quarantine OH MY!

    John and Chris talk "Tiger King" and Joe Exotic's connection to Michigan City. Also who's breaking quarantine the most? John thinks it's the Boomers as his mom counts wine and cigarettes as essential. Chris tries to call John out on the new logo for the show and as always we have news and review.

    44 min

  8. 23/03/2020

    Episode Two- What to do When Your Mother Finds Your Porn Catalogue

    In this weeks new episode of "The Bent Edge," John Martin and Chris discuss "Will & Grace" and the many reasons why it's time to say good-bye to a beloved show. In the wake of Covid-19 does hook up culture need to take a break and if so why are those same 15 guys still on Grindr? Also, local drag super star Wilma Fingerdo stops by to talk about what happened when John's Mom found his gay porn catalogue. Plus Chris covers the News and Review and we touch base on our new theme song.

    37 min

  9. 14/03/2020

    It's Friday the 13th, Let's Start a Podcast

    John and Chris cover LGBTQ news and events and why the Coronavirus is making it hard to watch porn on your smart phone. It's been a long week and there's lots to unpack on the first episode of The Bent Edge.

    47 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

Welcome to “The Bent Edge,” Michigan City and Northwest Indiana’s first and only unapologetically gay podcast, where nothing is off limits. We talk pop culture, music, movies, TV, and all things queer in Michigan City and beyond. We’ll use wit, satire, and humor to talk about the things that are hard to talk about and poke a little fun at the absurd. So join your hosts John Martin and Chris V. as they pay homage to those radio drive shows of the past at the same time discussing the future of Michigan City’s LGBTQ community.

Information

  • Creator
    John Martin & Chris V.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Martin & Chris V.
  • Show Website
    The Bent Edge