Tit For Tat Show

Thomas, Veranda, and Mike read your Pride emails and talk with returning guest Mattildaa Bernstein Sycamore! Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore is an author, artist, and activist whose newest book, "Terry Dactyl," has been met with critical acclaim from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and many more! You can find buy "Terry Dactyl" everywhere you find books, or you can find the the links to buy it online at https://www.mattildabernsteinsycamore.com/terry-dactyl

Thomas, Veranda, and Mike read your emails with in-studio guest Amanda Cole! Amanda joined Plexus LGBT + Allied Chamber of Commerce as the first Executive Director in March of 2019. Her work in the non-profit sector began while a student at Antioch College during her first co-op directing an AmeriCorps program serving at-risk youth living in vulnerable communities. Since then she has been a servant leader and community activist. Amanda attended Wright State University where she pursued studies in non-profit management. After graduating she began a successful career in fundraising and development and returned to her alma mater, Antioch College, to run the annual fund and alumni relations departments. Her move to NEO was spurred by a wonderful opportunity to join the Museum of Contemporary Art leading the development department. Additionally, her community involvement and training includes leadership and change facilitation through Points of Light Youth Leadership, People’s Institute for Undoing Racism, and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. An avid reader and consumer of podcasts, Amanda has been most inspired by Encyclopedia Brown to choose her own adventure.

Thomas, Veranda, and Mike read your emails about growing up LGBTQ+ and talk to author/speaker/podcaster Heather Hester in this episode of the Tit for Tat Show! This episode's guest is author, speaker, and professional podcaster Heather Hester. is the founder of Chrysalis Mama which provides support and education to parents and allies of LGBTQIA adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Just Breathe: Parenting your LGBTQ Teen. As an advocate and coach for parents and allies, she believes the coming out process is equal parts beautiful and messy. She works with her clients to let go of fear and feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their children in a meaningful, grounded way. Heather creates a space where growth and shifts can occur through education and empowerment, instilling the confidence that anyone can move through the coming-out process with understanding and love. She is also a speaker and consultant for corporations, teaching how to be better LGBTQ+ allies from the inside out. Heather is a writer and entrepreneur, married to her best friend of 28 years, the mother of four extraordinary kids (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness.

Thomas and Veranda (and Mike!) read your emails and talk to Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore in this episode of the Tit for Tat Show! This episode's guest is author and activist Mattilda Barnstein Sycamore, whose work includes four novels, three nonfiction titles, and editor of six nonfiction anthologies, a short film, and numerous activist groups. Her new novel, "Terry Dactyl" will be published Nov. 11, 2025.

Thomas, Veranda, and Dr. Pete talk self-care, music, identity, and more answers to your emails! This episode's guest is Pete Finnerty, a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor (LPCC-S), advocate, consultant, educator, and founder of Grow Well Cleveland LLC.

Thomas and Veranda talk Pride. answer fan emails, and talk with Cleveland-based sex therapist Matthew Lachman in this episode of the Tit for Tat Show

Thomas and Veranda talk with writer, activist, pastor, and public theologian Brandan Robertson on this episode of the Tit for Tat Show

Veranda shares her experiences with the political climate surrounding drag in 2023 in the latest episode of the Tit for Tat Show

Anand Bhatt calls in to kick off the latest season of the Tit For Tat Show

Thomas, Veranda, and Chris get some interesting e-mails and talk about their favorite holiday gift ideas.

The Titty Tats give local Cleveland sex therapist, Matt, a run for his money in this episode's "Mail Sack"

Equality Ohio's Alana Jochum calls in to discuss disturbing legislature in the state of Ohio.

Thomas, Veranda, and Chris read e-mails from listeners experiencing Pride differently around the world; Dot DeVille exposes Thomas to Omegle