Meet SiriusXM’s LGBTQIA+ hosts who lead with pride across music, comedy & more

Find your new favorite SiriusXM show as we shine a spotlight on our trailblazing LGBTQIA+ hosts in honor of Pride Month.

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SiriusXM Editor
June 24, 2021

In honor of Pride Month, SiriusXM is passing the mic to the LGBTQIA+ hosts who bring their unique perspectives, talents, and personalities to our airwaves. Celebrate the trailblazers who are cracking jokes, dishing on the latest news, playing your favorite songs, and speaking up for what they believe in. Read more about them below and tune in to hear what they have to say!

Joel Kim Booster

Host: Joy F*ck Club on 88rising Radio

As the host of the comedy and conversation series Joy F*ck Club, stand-up comedian Joel Kim Booster uses lighthearted humor to push boundaries and smash stereotypes about what it means to be Asian in America. In his conversations with other Asian comics, he tackles hot topics with thoughtful nuance and a dose of laughter. When he’s not on stage or on the air at 88rising Radio (Ch. 305), he brings his knack for humor and storytelling to the TV and film industries, with credits that include Sunnyside (NBC), Shrill (Hulu), Search Party (TBS/HBO Max), BoJack HorsemanBig Mouth, and The Week Of (Netflix).

Swaggy Sie

Host: Hip-Hop Nation and The Heat

From fashion trends to Twitter trends, Swaggy Sie always has the scoop on what’s happening in hip-hop. Whether she’s spinning the latest hits, interviewing game-changing artists like Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion, or recapping social media buzz, she brings her hot takes to Hip-Hop Nation (Ch. 44) and The Heat (Ch. 46) on weeknights and weekends to keep fans in the loop.

 

Andy Cohen

Host: Radio Andy and Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge

Producer and television/radio host Andy Cohen does it all. He both curates and produces content for Radio Andy (Ch. 102), his channel featuring the latest updates on pop culture, celebrities, news, and more. On his show Andy Cohen Live, he dishes on his current obsessions, chats with celebrity guests, and takes calls from fans. He also runs a passion project, Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge (Ch. 312), a new channel where he shares his eclectic musical taste and spins hits by artists ranging from Madonna to U2 and Aretha Franklin.

Jeff Lewis

Host: Jeff Lewis Live on Radio Andy

After his 11-year stint on Bravo in the docuseries Flipping Out, master house flipper Jeff Lewis took to the airwaves at Radio Andy (Ch. 102) to host his weekly show Jeff Lewis Livewhere he chats with celebrity guests and shares his uncensored takes on the fly. In addition to being a TV and radio personality, Lewis has a keen eye for design. He won the opportunity to design the House Beautiful magazine Kitchen of the Year display at Rockefeller Center in 2010, runs a design firm, and has developed an exclusive tile collection for Home Depot.

Fortune Feimster

Co-host: What A Joke with Papa and Fortune on Netflix Is A Joke Radio

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster has lit up countless stages and screens. She has headlined top comedy clubs across America, performed stand-up on Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and starred in her own Netflix and Comedy Central specials. After becoming a fan favorite on Chelsea Lately, she earned widespread recognition for her roles in The Mindy Project (Hulu), Champions (NBC), and the semi-autobiographical, Tina Fey-produced pilot Family Fortune (ABC). As the co-host of What A Joke with Papa and Fortune with Tom Papa on Netflix Is A Joke Radio (Ch. 93), Feimster chats with fellow comedians, interviews celebrities, shares clips from Netflix’s top comedy specials, and dishes on everything from her personal life to currently trending topics.

Jess Cagle

Host: The Jess Cagle Show on SiriusXM Stars

One of the most respected entertainment journalists in the country, Jess Cagle teams up with co-host Julia Cunningham for The Jess Cagle Show on SiriusXM Stars (Ch. 109). The show features can’t-miss pop culture news and celebrity interviews, including exclusive scoops from stars like Julia Roberts, Billy Porter, Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney, Rosie O’Donnell, Lena Waithe and many more. As the former editor-in-chief of People and Entertainment Weekly, Cagle has been honored by GLSEN for his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and by the Brady Center for People’s campaign against gun violence. Throughout his career he has interviewed icons including Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Oprah Winfrey and the Obamas. Cagle also hosted The Jess Cagle Interview, which aired on SiriusXM and People and EW digital platforms.

Clay Cane

Host: The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Urban View

Award-winning journalist, author, lecturer, and filmmaker Clay Cane hosts The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Urban View (Ch. 126), in which he tackles controversial topics in America, encourages listeners to challenge their biases, and seeks to uncover truth. In his conversations with celebrities and policy-makers, he asks the tough questions to push against the status quo. He is also known as the creator of the acclaimed documentary Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church and the author of Live Through This: Surviving the Intersections of Sexuality, God, and Race.

Michelangelo Signorile

Host: The Michelangelo Signorile Show on SiriusXM Progress

Author, journalist, and activist Michelangelo Signorile hosts The Michelangelo Signorile Show on SiriusXM Progress (Ch. 127), during which he sits down with the big names in politics and pop culture to break down current events and challenge the right wing with straight-talking progressive discourse. He has also taken his fearless ideas to the page and screen, editing for HuffPost and appearing on shows like Today and Good Morning America along with documentaries like the Academy Award-nominated Outrage.

Jess McIntosh

Co-host: Signal Boost on SiriusXM Progress

Democratic strategist and political commentator Jess McIntosh co-hosts Signal Boost on SiriusXM Progress (Ch. 127) with Zerlina Maxwell. A daily feminist morning show, Signal Boost unpacks the latest in politics and culture, looking through the lenses of gender and race and making space for uncomfortable but necessary conversations. The show keeps progressives up to speed and aims to translate conversation into action. Previously, McIntosh was Director of Communications Outreach for Hillary Clinton and the Vice President of Communications for EMILY’s List, an organization devoted to electing pro-choice progressive women.

Seth Rudetsky

Host: Seth’s Big Fat Broadway on On Broadway and Seth Speaks on SiriusXM Stars

Musician, actor, and writer Seth Rudetsky is a one-man encyclopedia of Broadway. As a pianist, he has played for more than a dozen Broadway shows, from Les Miserables to The Phantom of the Opera. He has also acted in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, written numerous books including The Rise And Fall Of A Theater Geek, taken on TV roles in shows like Will & Grace and recently raised $1,000,000 for the Actors Fund with his husband James on their livestream “Stars In The House.He’s learned a few things along the way, and as the host of Seth’s Big Fat Broadway on On Broadway (Ch. 72), he shares his vast knowledge with a dose of sass and spunk. He also hosts Seth Speaks with Seth Rudetsky on SiriusXM Stars (Ch. 109), during which he chats with celebrity friends about the latest in pop culture and usually makes them belt out a tune while he accompanies them! And this August, Seth Rudetsky’s Back To School podcast returns for its third season.

Bruce Bozzi

Host: Lunch with Bruce on Radio Andy

As a successful businessman and former executive at The Palm Restaurant Group, Bruce Bozzi regularly dines with Hollywood stars and insiders. Eavesdrop on his exclusive lunches at the Beverly Hills Palm restaurant when you tune in to Lunch with Bruce on Radio Andy (Ch. 102). Bruce chats with celebrities about their careers, personal lives, Hollywood scrutiny, and more in these lively lunchtime conversations.

Sandra Bernhard

Host: Sandyland on Radio Andy

Comedian, actor, singer, and author Sandra Bernhard hosts Sandyland on Radio Andy (Ch. 102), a whirlwind tour of her life that includes uproarious interviews with the hottest celebrities, punctuated with her sharp wit. Beyond Sandyland, she is known for her live comedy shows (which sometimes incorporate cabaret-style musical elements and her band The Flawless Zircons), her role on the hit LGBTQIA+ show Pose, and her outspoken views.


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