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The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina

Pride House Media
Trans Representation
Nicole Ari Parker
Queer Culture
Andy Warhol
Sisterhood
Fashion Week
Djing
Community Among Trans Individuals
Fashion
Transgender Community
Ryan Murphy
Fashion Industry
Soul Food
Nightlife
First Jobs
Pop Culture
Visibility and Inclusion
Social Justice
Political Issues
Friendship

Welcome to The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie and Lina, a new weekly podcast hosted by DJ/activist Lina Bradford and fashion legend Connie Fleming, the show offers unprecedented access to the icons, secrets, and untold stories that shaped queer culture. Lina and Connie are both trailblazing women of transgender experience, with deep backgrounds hosting and performing in NYC’s most storied clubs—an... more

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Latest Episodes

Laverne Cox is here, and she's giving us two full episodes.

This is the conversation we've been waiting for! Laverne sits down to talk about 1990s New York nightlife, trans visibility, and her new memoir, Transcendent (out June 9, available for pres... more

This week, Connie and Lina welcome Zach Miller, host of the podcast Before We Cheers, and the vibes are very New York, very cultured, and just a little chaotic (in the best way).

Zach describes Before We Cheers as “the emotional truths we tell befor... more

What was New York nightlife really like before phones, influencers, and bottle service?

This week on The Cutting Up, we sit down with East Village legend DJ Gant Johnson to relive the chaos, glamour, and dance-floor magic of 80s and 90s NYC club cul... more

Peppermint joins The Cutting Up, and the gloves are OFF.

The icon, activist, and 2026 NYC Pride Grand Marshal comes through for what starts as a springtime kiki, and ends up being one of our most honest, most necessary conversations yet. From shouti... more

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Recent Guests

Kerri Colby
Star of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Star Seasons 10.
Episode: Dolls, DJs, and Zooted Yorkie: A Kiki with Kerri Colby
Nicole Ari Parker
Acclaimed actress known for her role in Soul Food and her upcoming part in the Green Lantern series.
Episode: Silk and Soul Food: A Kiki with Nicole Ari Parker
Dianne Brill
The fashion designer, model, author, and former club kid
Episode: Warhol, Ryan Murphy, and Falling off the Catwalk: A Kiki with Dianne Brill

Hosts

Connie Fleming
Host of The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina; fashion legend with NYC club/ runway background
Lina Bradford
Co-host of The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie and Lina; DJ/activist with deep NYC nightlife experience

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Gooped and gagged

    I don’t really listen to podcast but I just love how everyone expresses themselves AUTHENTICALLY.. really nice to hear how the community navigated the underground scene and flourished! Can’t wait for the next episode keep up the good weeeerrrkkk henny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marc44!!
    United States4 months ago
  • LOVED the Carson episode!

    More please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orwellll
    United States5 months ago
  • The podcast we need for 2026

    What a breath of fresh air. Lina and Connie are funny and entertaining. It’s just what we need in these crazy times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abirts2
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • A Ki’ With 2 ICONS!

    Every Thursday morning I wake up and first things First is to check The Cutting Up podcast. Love Lina & Connie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Sunny Jansen
    Netherlands5 months ago

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The show is valued for its warmth, humor, and candid discussions on fashion, nightlife, and queer culture
Listeners praise the duo's authentic, expressive conversations and community focus
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Guests are described as engaging and influential, with strong visibility for marginalized voices

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First Jobs: We Work Hard for the Money, Honey!
Q: What was your very first job?
Lina reveals that she never had a mainstream job and was a trained dancer instead, while Connie mentions painting a mural for a beauty salon as her first job.
Silk and Soul Food: A Kiki with Nicole Ari Parker
Q: What is your dream role?
Nicole expresses interest in playing Masha from Chekhov's play, The Three Sisters.

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A lively, culture-forward show that blends fashion, music, and LGBTQ+ advocacy through intimate conversations between two longtime NYC insiders. Episodes frequently center on personal origin stories in nightlife, fashion, and performance, along with guests who illuminate queer history, inclusion, and representation. The tone is warm, witty, and unfiltered, offering backstage-level access to industry legends and vibrant community moments. A standout is the duo's ability to weave nostalgia with fresh perspectives on visibility and identity, making it a compelling listen for creative professionals and those interested in style, nightlife, and social issues.

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