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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on March 22, 1992. An excerpt of “It Started All Over” by the Flirtations plays. “Now I’m Your Mom” by David Byrne plays. Wylen interviews Kate Bornstein, Dr. Richard Friend, and Rachel Thompson about the topic of transexualism. “Take A Walk on the Wild Side” by Lou Reed plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Lady Stardust” by David Bowie plays. Bornstein performs an excerpt from her performance art piece, “The Opposite Sex is Neither.” Keith Brandt reports a review of the film Basic Instinct and analyzes the growing importance of a new gay cinema as “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads plays. Wylen presents local announcements. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 26, 1992. An excerpt of “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen introduces the special episode featuring candidates for State Representative of Pennsylvania’s 182nd District: Babette Josephs and Larry Ceisler. “Be Careful How You Vote” by Sunnyland Slim plays. Wylen interviews Larry Ceisler about his campaign to unseat Josephs. Ceisler argues that Josephs has failed to represent the diverse interests of Center City and criticizes her inability to pass a promised Hate Crimes Bill. Wylen challenges Ceisler on his lack of previous advocacy for the gay community and presses him on how he would address homophobia among legislators. “I Wanna Grow Up To Be a Politician” by The Byrds plays. Cindy Friedman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Political Science” by Randy Newman plays. Wylen interviews Babette Josephs about her record and campaign for reelection. Josephs discusses her authorship of the Hate Crimes Bill and her belief that LGBTQ rights benefit all constituents and affect all districts. Josephs addresses Ceisler’s criticisms and defends her coalition-building efforts. “Be Political Not Polite” by Romanovsky & Phillips and “We Can Be Together” by Jefferson Airplane play. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on March 15, 1992. An excerpt of “It Started All Over” by the Flirtations plays. “Revolution” by The Beatles plays. Wylen interviews Luke Massei about his work with the Revolutionary Workers League and the organization's approach to lesbian and gay liberation. “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” by Tracy Chapman plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Volunteers” by Jefferson Airplane plays. Barry Empson presents part one of “The Broken Heart of Ireland: The Life and Death of Sir Roger Casement,” written and produced by Hugh Young. “Out Where the Hills” by Seatrain plays. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on November 29, 1992. “Sit On My Face” by Monty Python plays. Wylen interviews Dr. Charles Silverstein and Felice Picano about their 1992 book The New Joy of Gay Sex. Silverstein and Picano reflect on Silverstein’s earlier work with Edmund White on the original 1977 edition, explore changes in gay sex culture, and discuss the influence of technology. Silverstein shares experiences as a psychologist working with gay clients and recounts the shuttering of a bookstore in Winnipeg after a woman mistakenly purchased The Joy of Gay Sex instead of The Joy of Cooking. “Sexuality” by Billy Bragg plays. Brian Nuñez and Cindy Freidman present This Way Out’s NewsWrap, covering the Vatican’s revised catechism and the Creating Change Conference. Doug Nencil reports on Tom Paniccia’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense for military reinstatement following discharge. Andy Freedman reports on Keith Meinhold’s removal from the Navy and ongoing appeals. Brian Nunez and Cindy Freedman cover recent ROTC scholarship threats against gay students, Auburn University’s dropped anti-sodomy pledge, the International Lesbian and Gay Youth Organization’s general assembly, World AIDS Day preparations, and the Metropolitan Community Church’s rejected bid for observer status with the National Council of Churches. “Somebody to Love” by Queen plays. Wylen interviews Stan Leventhal in New York City about Candy Holidays, Leventhal’s move into erotic writing, and his role in forming a Library Association in New York. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.
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Bert Wylen interviews comedian Sara Cytron and her partner Harriet Molinowitz on December 10, 1992 about Cytron’s comedy career and her ongoing collaboration with Molinowitz. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on January 3, 1993. “Galileo” by the Indigo Girls plays. Wylen interviews Heidi Jones about her activism and work with the New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Crazy World” by Michael Callen plays. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez present “Amendment 2 Step: The Hate State Debate,” a report about Amendment 2 in Colorado. Barry Empson presents “Beyond a Sugarplum Fairy,” a report on Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, written and produced by Hugh Young. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on April 25, 1993. Wylen introduces a radio documentary produced by Greg Gordon and Lucia Chapelle of This Way Out and broadcast on October 10, 1979. Greg Gordon and Lucia Chapell present a report on the 1979 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The report features contributions by various field reporters as well as interviews, archival audio footage, and songs.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on June 6, 1993. Wylen discusses Janis Ian’s public acknowledgment of her lesbianism. “Seventeen” by Janis Ian plays. Wylen interviews musician Margie Adams about women’s music, her career, and lesbian feminism. “How Many?” by Margie Adams plays. Duane Binkley interviews the Philadelphia-based musician, Doria. Doria plays a cover of the “Blood and Fire” by Indigo Girls. Binkley and Doria discuss her original compositions. “Dragonfly” by Doria plays. Binkley and Doria continue to discuss her songwriting influences. Doria covers “Romeo and Juliet” by the Indigo Girls. Binkley and Doria discuss Doria’s future plans for her career. Wylen makes announcements about the Pride Parade route and other Pride festivities happening later in the month. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays; Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on July 11, 1993. “Amsterdam” by Joan Baez plays. Wylen interviews Janis Ian about her career and musical influences. Wylen and Ian reflect on the power of language and discuss the importance of coming out. Ian reflects on an article in the Village Voice that outed her and discusses the impact of Urvashi Vaid on her decision to come out. “This Train Still Runs” by Janis Ian plays. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. Wylen interviews Kevin von Arter and Sabin LeBrun of the musical group, K von A. von Arter and Lebrun perform “Are You Positive,” “It Seems So Easy,” and “I Gotta Talk About It.” Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 15, 1991. Wylen signs on as an unidentified song plays. Wylen announces the death of previous Gaydreams contributor, David Hunter Muir, due to AIDS related complications. Robert Drake presents an obituary for Muir. “Breaths” by The Flirtations plays. Wylen and Drake interview Aaron Frick about his book Sudden Strangers: The Story of a Gay Son and His Father. “Be Political, Not Polite” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “Closer To Fine” by the Indigo Girls plays. Amber Alte of This Way Out reports on the racism and homophobia underlying the Jeffrey Dahmer serial murder. “All That You Have Is Your Soul” by Tracy Chapman plays. Wylen presents local announcements. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on September 29, 1991, featuring his documentary Vinegar and Lace: A Tribute to Gay Activist and Artist Tommi Avicolli, aired in honor of Avicolli’s move from Philadelphia to San Francisco. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield plays. Wylen recounts Avicolli’s childhood in South Philadelphia, his early effeminacy, and his political awakening through the Gay Liberation Front at Temple University. Avicolli recalls his fear of being outed and initial anxiety attending meetings. “Star Spangled Banner” by Jimi Hendrix plays. Avicolli speaks about his early resistance to authority, his anti-war activism, and involvement in publishing an underground paper in high school. Avicolli discusses his Catholic upbringing and eventual decision to found the group, Gay Pagans and Atheists. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli shares his coming out story and the resulting family fallout. Bobby Avicolli, Tommi’s older brother, offers accounts of familial harassment. “Devil With the Blue Dress On” by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels plays. Avicolli recalls performing with the Radical Queen Revue and the political nature of their drag. Avicolli reflects on his turn toward writing, both political and creative, including his work in consciousness-raising journalism, fiction, poetry, and playwriting and his involvement in founding the performance troupe Avalanche. Wylen recites Avicolli’s “Rape Poem.” Avicolli discusses the process of working through the trauma of his sexual assault. “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Avicolli reflects on the responsibilities of activism and his evolving understanding of journalistic integrity. Wylen describes Avicolli’s influence on Philadelphia Magazine journalist Lisa DePaulo, who, at his urging, reported on the murder of Anthony Milano. DePaulo recounts Avicolli’s deep empathy and insistence on honoring the complexity of the Milano family’s experience. Avicolli discusses his landmark editorial on the AIDS crisis, critiquing the sexual conservatism emerging within the gay movement and calling for a renewed commitment to sex positivity. “Crazy World” by Michael Callen plays. Avicolli discusses his reconciliation with his father after a decade-long estrangement, and reflects on his mother’s illness and death. Wylen discusses Avicolli’s farewell article “Memoirs of a South Philly Sissy,” published in Phialdelphia Magazine before his departure. DePaulo and Bobby Avicolli reflect on his decision to move west. “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. Author Erin Frick promotes Gaydreams. “No False Hope” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Wylen announces upcoming performances by Romanovsky & Phillips and Alix Dobkin, a poetry reading by Avicolli, and an excerpt from Avicolli’s piece “All in All I’d Rather Have Sex.” “Love Don’t Need a Reason” by Michael Callen, “Kiss Him Goodbye” by The Nylons, “Go Where You Wanna Go” by The Mamas & The Papas, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards, and “It Started All Over Again” by The Flirtations. Wylen signs off while “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on February 23, 1992. An excerpt of “It Started All Over” by the Flirtations plays. “Peace of Mind” by Loggins & Messina plays. Wylen interviews University of Pennsylvania student Alex Marua about coming out as gay to his fraternity brothers. “Something Inside So Long” by The Flirtations plays. Cindy Freidman and Mark Saccomano of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “When Heterosexism Strikes” by Romanovsky & Phillips plays. Alex Weeks from This Way Out reports from Auburn, Alabama on student pushback to the charter of the Gay and Lesbian Association at Auburn University. “Santa Maria” by The Flirtations plays. Poet and writer, Nina Serrano, performs a poem about the effects of the AIDS crisis. “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies plays. Wylen presents local announcements. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on November 22, 1992. An excerpt from “It Started All Over” by The Flirtations plays. “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Wylen interviews Joseph Steffan about his book Honor Bound: A Gay American Fights For His Right to Serve His Country. “A Salty Dog” by Procol Harum plays. Cindy Freidman and Brian Nuñez of This Way Out present Newswrap, a program of national and international news updates. “I Am a Patriot” by Jackson Browne plays. Wylen presents a report on Department of Defense Directive 1332.14, the basis of the army’s ban on homosexuals. Wylen interviews Kyle Harney about his discharge from the Navy on the basis of his sexuality. Wylen continues his report on Department of Defense Directive 1332.14. “Where the Boys Are” by Michael Callen plays. Wylen presents local announcements. Wylen signs off as “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren plays.
