Master and Commander: Ep. 93

Our Jewish guest this week is Fred Kuhr, who hosts The Point, a Toronto-based talk show that brings gay and straight men together “to see what happens.” He explains the stereotypes gay men have about straight men, the difference between American and Canadian homophobia, and adjusting to Montreal bagels as a Brooklyn-born expat.

Our Gentile of the Week is Jonathan Frakes, best known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He tells us about navigating obsessive Star Trek fans at conventions and his thoughts on the state of sci-fi today.

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Music:  

"Mikveh Bath" by Golem

"People" by Barbara Streisand

"Too Much (ft. Sampha)" by Drake

"Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme" by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith

"Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus and Chaka Khan