Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast

Wilson Cruz is our guest this week! We go over his whole trailblazing career - from being the first openly gay actor playing an openly gay character (on 'My So-Called Life') to his current role on 'Star Trek: Discovery' where he's part of the first openly gay couple in the TV series. And he shares some personal stories about confronting hate and prejudice. A wonderful discussion!

We're drinking Bloody Mary's (virgin and otherwise) with Hailie Sahar of Pose and Good Trouble. She discusses her career and her life as a trans actress - from her early days as a dancer for the LA Sparks to Ryan Murphy writing a part specifically for her on Pose. A very touching episode.

The Love Goddess herself, Judy Tenuta joins us in the basement for a Cucumber Mint Vodka Cocktail. She's got the accordion in tow, along with a "special" new prop. We celebrate the Goddess of the Clap Back, Nancy Pelosi and ask WTF with that SOTU?

We've wanted him to come to LA and do the happy hour for years now and finally - SURPRISE! - Charlie snuck in the studio to join us for the morning show with Jody Hamilton this week. We trade the booze for coffee and doughnuts (and TAB), but Charlie's got no shortage of things to say about the current political landscape.

Comedian Selene Luna (Coco, My Bloody Valentine 3D) is here! She join us for some wine to discuss being anti-Trump with every fiber of her being: as a woman, as a Mexican, and as a disabled person. We discuss our mutual adoration for Margaret Cho, and outright disgust for the fat, bald jackass in the White House.See Selene's live show 'Pretty Special' in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 2nd.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selene-luna-pretty-special-tickets-54616844452Directed by Margaret Cho, all net proceed from the show benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center Homeless Youth program.

Comedian Gloria Bigelow joins us, along with our friend Dana Goldberg, for some cocktails and wine. We compare the voices we use for our dogs. discuss getting the hell out of New York City, and low lesbian self-esteem ... And of course, we talk shit on Trump.

Comedy legend Elayne Boosler grabs a Pino Grigio and joins us in the basement! We're still reeling from Steph's holiday party and Elayne has a few words for Ms. Lily Tomlin. She also rails that it's okay to be fat now. Do you know how many pizzas this woman could have been eating? She shares some stories about Robin Williams and Andy Kaufman and tells how it was Bill Clinton and Maya Angelou who brought her and her future husband together.This episode is brought to you by Casper mattress. Go to Casper.com and use the code MILLER to get $50 off select mattresses. Terms and conditions apply.

We're so happy to welcome esteemed actor and badass lady Mary McDonnell (Dances With Wolves, Major Crimes, Battlestar Galactica) to the basement for the last Happy Hour of 2018! We dive into her career - from how she initially wasn't interested doing in Dance With Wolves, to playing the first lady in Independence Day, to playing the president on Battlestar Galactica. Besides the first lady-president connection, Mary discusses the influence of Hillary Clinton (and Nancy Pelosi, amongst others). We love this woman! Check out her own podcast, Lady Bam. Cheers!

We talk to some of our Stephanie Miller Show beloveds - Lisa Bloom, Jessica Michelle Singleton, @proudresister Ryan Knight, Katherine Fugate, Madeline, the 12-year-old pundit, Judy Tenuta, Christopher Gorham, and Mona Shaik - and to find out what their holiday wishes are and their hopes for 2019.

Beverly D'Angelo (National Lampoon's Vacation movies, Entourage) is a trip without a suitcase - in the best way possible. She is hi-larious. She sings! And she's had an amazing life, which she has no problem going in to. We discuss her movies, as well as the men in her life. AND we all find our inner Al Pacino. This woman is a gem, and so is this podcast.This episode is brought to you by Omaha Steaks and Simply to Impress.Go to OmahaSteaks.com and type MILLER in the search bar to send the Omaha Steaks Family Gift Package at 74% off. That's a $195 gift package for only $49.99.And go to SimplytoImpress.com and use the promo code DEAL for 30% off and free shipping on personalized holiday card.

Spencer Garrett is not just that guy from that thing. From his role as Tom Delay to his part on 'House of Cards' to currently co-starring in 'The Front Runner' as Bob Woodward (in theaters now), he's usually that political guy from that political thing. Even behind the scenes, he's a producer on the podcast 'America 2.0' - a West Wing-style audio drama. He discusses that, plus his recently filmed roles in Quentin Tarantino's next film 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' and Jay Roach's 'Fair and Balanced' where he plays Sean Hannity.

Celebrate this Thanksgiving weekend with one of the women we're most thankful for - Gloria Allred! Recorded earlier this year before the podcast went free, we discuss some of Gloria's high-profile cases, her hair styles over the years, and her current relationship status. Steph also recounts how her liberal mom Gloria held her hand in the ambulance after a fall off the stage at a Sexy Liberal show in Philadelphia.

The hilarious Scott Thompson (Kids In the Hall) grabs a Rusty Nail and heads down to the basement to discuss being out and gay through the 80's and what he can say as Buddy Cole that he can't say as Scott Thompson. We share some major laughs - and have some disagreements - but find common ground in knowing that it is definitely NOT best to be ahead of your time.

Frangela returns to help us recap the blue wave. Then travel back to election day and the conversations we had with our friends Emilio Estevez, Mark Hamill, and Lea Thompson. Emilio reports what he saw driving through the border. Mark does some Trump sayings as the Joker! And Lea basks once more in the Sexy Liberal afterglow before she hikes out to her polling place. Relax (for now). We won! Take a drink and enjoy!

Recorded LIVE from the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago on Oct. 27th, 2018. We sit down with Sexy Liberals John Fugelsang, Margaret Cho, Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, and Rep. Jan Schakowsky

This week it's Andy Kindler - hilarious comedian, co-host of the podcast 'Though Spiral', and former Stephanie Miller late night show guest. We hit the ground running and then it's all over the place! Duelling Tom Leykis's! Marcus Welby MD! Al Haig! Stupid Hitler! And MORE!

Julia Sweeney from Saturday Night Live and her hit one woman show Older and Wider is in the basement with Stephanie this week and we are talking about Trump being the distraction to what the GOP is really up to and the upcoming midterms. We also try to get her to reveal Pat's gender and when that doesn't work out we talk about her battle with cancer, letting go of god to become an atheist and of course we drink some awesome Cameron Hughes wine! Go to chwine.com/miller and check out one of their radio mix sampler packs and be sure to type Miller in the box at checkout for free shipping!

From RuPaul's Drag Race, it's the one and only Alaska Thunderfuck. Alaska explains how it was George W. Bush who originally drove her to drag, why she likes a good catty insult, and how it's impossible not to be political. Alaska is joined by her music partner Jeremy. Their new album 'Amethyst Journey' is available now.This podcast is brought to you by Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/HAPPY today to get $35 off your first order!Also brought to you by Cameron Hughes Wine. Go to CHWine.com/miller and receive 15% off and free shipping on one of their new Radio Mixed Sampler Packs. Or text MILLER to 511511

Recorded LIVE from the Sydney Harman Hall in Washington DC on Sept. 22nd, 2018. We sit down with Sexy Liberals John Fugelsang, Darrell Hammond, Charlie Pierce, Malcolm Nance, and Fernand Amandi.This podcast is brought to you by Cameron Hughes Wine. Go to CHWine.com/miller and receive 15% off and free shipping on one of their new Radio Mixed Sampler Packs. Or text MILLER to 511511

Matt Walsh (Veep's Mike McLintock) joins us! We compare press secretaries and the line between what's funny and what's terrifying. Plus Matt's a Chicago guy, so we test his flat 'A' against Steph's Lackport, NY accent (up the transit from Buffalo and Lackawanna and Cheektowaga). Plus wine and swearing!This podcast is brought to you by Cameron Hughes Wine. Go to CHWine.com/miller and receive 15% off and free shipping on one of their new Radio Mixed Sampler Packs. Or text MILLER to 511511Also brought to you by Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/HAPPY today to get $35 off your first order!