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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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Summer vibes only! 

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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
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
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

Hosts

Connie Fleming
Host with Lina Bradford; long-standing fashion and nightlife figure, experienced in NYC clubs and runways.
Lina Bradford
Co-host; DJ and activist with deep roots in queer nightlife and fashion spaces.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Connie and Lina

    Love these two together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    david dalrymple
    United Statesa month ago
  • Two goddesses doing it right!

    Love the Cutting Up. Love the dynamic duo that Lina and Connie are and their friendship. From the stories of years past, to their own stories of their own lives and of their present, I truly enjoy this podcast. Love meeting their guests. Cheers to you both!! Can't wait for more !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sister Harlot D Lite
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • LOVED the Carson episode!

    More please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orwellll
    United States7 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 Kingdom7 months ago

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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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The program showcases candid, celebratory conversations around fashion, nightlife, and queer culture, anchored by two icons who share decades of backstage experiences in NYC. Episodes frequently explore personal histories, industry nostalgia, and community building, with guests spanning drag, acting, and fashion, all framed by a warm, playful dynamic between the hosts. A standout pattern is the blend of intimate storytelling with cultural critique, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access to iconic moments, style evolution, and advocacy within marginalized communities. This is likely especially appealing to fans of fashion, LGBTQ+ history, and nightlife, as well as sponsors seeking authentic, personality-driven creator relationships.

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