BIG NEWS! Finding Fire Island Returns June 11!š²š
About this episode
The episode announces the return of Finding Fire Island for Season 2 on June 11, featuring interviews with various notable guests and exploring the island's history and culture.
ANNOUNCEMENT! š²š Finding Fire Island returns for Season 2 on June 11, with two episodes premiering on launch day. This season features interviews with Billy Porter, John Waters, Julio Torres, DJ Lina Bradford, Broadway Bares creator Jerry Mitchell, Fire Island icon Bob "Rose" Levine, and dozens of longtime Pines residents whose stories bring Fire Island's hidden history to life. Through 8 brand new episodes, we uncover the historic rivalry between Cherry Grove and The Pines, trace the evolution of Tea Dance and the art of cruising before apps, explore how DJs shaped NYC and Pines nightlife, and meet the Pantry Girls and queer firefighters who keep the island running. ā Subscribe to Finding Fire Island wherever you podcast! ā Watch all episodes on YouTube ā ā findingfireisland.com ā @jessxnyc
People in this episode
Host: Jess Rothschild
Guests: Billy Porter, John Waters, Julio Torres, DJ Lina Bradford, Jerry Mitchell, Bob "Rose" Levine
Topics covered
- Fire Island
- Season 2
- interviews
- history
- nightlife
- LGBTQ+ culture
Keywords
- Finding Fire Island
- Billy Porter
- John Waters
- Fire Island history
- LGBTQ+ interviews
- season premiere
- nightlife
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Finding Fire Island, Broadway Bares
Places: Fire Island
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