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A typical ''Feast of Fun'' show consists of a round table discussion featuring unusual news stories, GLBT issues and social trends. Other shows may feature celebrity interviews (live or by phone), cocktail recipes, or “how to” sessions, such as "How [[drag queens]] [[lip sync]] and put on makeup". Until 2008, celebrities and other notable guests were frequently asked a series of "Breakdown" questions at the end of the show, such as "Describe yourself as a fancy shade of paint" and "What would you like to see [[Oprah Winfrey|Oprah]] doing in 5 years?" Since 2005, the Feast of Fools podcast has interviewed many celebrities, including [[Carol Channing]], [[Cassandra Peterson]] (known for portraying "Elvira"), [[Margaret Cho]], [[Kathy Griffin]], [[Teri Garr]], [[George Takei]],<ref name="beep"/> [[John Waters (filmmaker)|John Waters]] and [[Bruce Vilanch]].<ref name="timeout"/> Occasionally, a show will open with an original cocktail recipe, usually given a name that pays tribute to that episode's special guest. Cocktail recipes feature unique ingredients or put a new spin on classics.<ref name="gaywired"/>

 

When not interviewing a special guest, Fernós and Felion are often joined by a rotating cast of frequent guests.<ref name="chicagopride">Freeman, Jason P. (August 7, 2007) [[ChicagoPride.com]] ''[http://www.chicagopride.com/news/interview.cfm/articleid/114025 Interview: Feast of Fools]''</ref>

 

Music is an integral part of the Feast of Fun podcast, and the show frequently interviews and features the music of up-and-coming talent, mostly unsigned or signed to independent record labels. Born out of necessity due to [[copyright]] and [[RIAA]] restrictions on the use of music on podcasts, this feature of the podcast has grown into an important avenue for emerging musicians to reach a previously untapped audience. Musicians whose music is featured on the Feast of Fun podcast realize increased sales on [[iTunes]] and [[Amazon.com]].<ref name="afterelton"/>

Musicians featured on the Feast of Fools podcast include [[Calpernia Addams]], [[Gaye Adegbalola]], [[Reuben Butchart]], [[Dangerous Muse]], [[Ferron]], [[Scott Free (queercore musician)|Scott Free]], [[Chris Garneau]], [[Robert German]], [[Leslie Hall]], [[Hey Willpower]], [[Eric Himan]], [[Levi Kreis]], [[Mystechs]], [[Jen Porter]], [[Rachael Sage]], [[Jim Verraros]], and [[The Wet Spots]].

* [http://www.feastoffun.com/ The Feast of Fun Podcast]

 

* [http://www.feastoffun.com/podcast/2010/08/02/carol-channing-interview/ #1228 "Hello Carol Channing"] - Actress/Singer [[Carol Channing]]

* [http://www.feastoffun.com/podcast/2010/07/28/fof-1226-mink-stole-interview/ #1226 "Mink Stole is Hard To Kill"] - Actress [[Mink Stole]]

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