
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFashion & Beauty | |||

This week on Cutting Up:
Roxy. Boy Bar. Mars. Absolute chaos.
The legendary Shequida joins us to spill iconic ’90s NYC nightlife tea — from first seeing Lady Bunny at Mars to getting into The Roxy on opening night and navigating the East Village vs... more
What does it actually take to defend trans rights in 2026?
This week, Connie and Lina sit down with Victoria Foster James of Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) to talk about the legal, political, and cultural fight shaping transgender equality in A... more
Connie and Lina are back with Part 2 of their conversation with Laverne Cox, and from the jump we are talking about whether trauma is necessary for strength, the political fight over trans youth and puberty blockers, and the real harm of taking kids ... more
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
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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!
More please
What a breath of fresh air. Lina and Connie are funny and entertaining. It’s just what we need in these crazy times
Every Thursday morning I wake up and first things First is to check The Cutting Up podcast. Love Lina & Connie.
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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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