Billy Masters LIVE (S04E3) - 10-2-23 - We welcome back one of our most frequent guests - the divine Charles Busch - who just released his memoir, "Leading Lady - A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy". Last week, his film "The Sixth Reel" was released. So we'll also be joined by two of Charles' most frequent collaborators - the film's costar, Julie Halsto…

Billy Masters LIVE (S04E2) - 4-12-23 - Judy Gold is one of Billy's favorite guests. Strike that - one of his favorite people. She's funny, she's smart, she's quick, she's loyal, and she's BACK!! Her off-Broadway show "Yes, I Can Say That!" is based on her book of the same name (and cleverly staged by BD Wong) is a cross between history lesson, conf…

Billy Masters LIVE (S04E1) - 1-25-23 - To kick off our 4th season, we are joined by singer, model and gay icon, Paul Lekakis. We'll be talking about his long and varied careers, as well as his new single, "Rainbow". Our frequent contributor Mark MacKillop takes us inside his journey to get hair transplants in Istanbul, Turkey! All that and more on …

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E16) - 12-8-22 - Billy is thrilled to be chatting with an extraordinarily versatile performer - Christine Ebersole. Whether she's playing a role, giving a concert, or performing on the big or small screen, you can count of Christine to make you laugh, make you think, and make you grateful you tuned in. She's someone who alway…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E15) - 11-30-22 - On the eve of his final appearance on FOX's "Call Me Kat", we remember the incandescent Leslie Jordan. A longtime friend of Billy's, it's ironic that he had never appeared on "Billy Masters LIVE". But we will be remembering him with some colleagues from all areas of his life. Some of our guests include John …

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E14) - 11-22-22 - On our special Thanksgiving episode we sit down with the legendary Greg Louganis. In addition to everything else, we'll talk about his upcoming auction of memorabilia - including his Olympic medals. Get more details on his website, www.GregLouganis.com You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/-0kBt8td…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E13) - 10-24-22 - A rare Billy Masters LIVE - in Primetime! On this episode, Billy talks with two very different entertainers. Gabe Lopez is prolific singer-songwriter-producer. In addition to his own material, he's worked extensively with Belinda Carlisle - and is the opening act for her current mini-tour. And Ben Patrick Jo…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E12) - 10-18-22 - On a special day and time, Billy sits down with two of the best crooners in cabaret. On their own, they are Nicolas King and Seth Sikes. Together, they're The New Belters. We'll find out what they've got planned - both on their own and as a duo. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/olaqo_Si5Yo ---…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E11) - 10-13-22 - Kicking off our fall season, Billy sits down with raconteur Michael Musto to catch up on all things current. Then we talk to author James Gavin about his bestselling biography on George Michael. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl7E3Jc3WpE --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E10) - 6-30-22 - Billy has long wanted to sit down with trans actor and activist Alexandra Billings. Get ready for a fascinating chat about her incredible journey, career, and take on current events. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/GKmcJoc3yXg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/b…

Billy and his panel of experts look back at the 75th Annual Tony Awards, as well as the Broadway season. Joining Billy is legendary columnist Michael Musto, prolific writer and raconteur Bruce Vilanch, producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander, and acclaimed actress Anastasia Barzee. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/pYvo5hpDq3A ---…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E08) - 6-2-22 - Billy sits down with the magnificent Melba Moore to talk about her extensive career on stage, screen and record. Speaking of recordings, she has a new collection out right now - "Imagine". You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/w3oDOTpXSAI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E07) - 5-12-22 - After seeing the LA production of the off-Broadway hit "Afterglow", Billy decided to do a show focused on the play and its topics - including open relationships. He'll be sitting down with playwright S. Asher Gelman, as well as the three sexy stars - Noah Bridgestock, Nathan Mohebbi, and James Hayden Rodrigue…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E06) - 5-5-22 - Billy catches up with his pal Levi Kreis, who is touring in the Broadway musical "Hadestown" - currently at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. We'll also catch up with legendary Jimmy James, who is currently fundraising to make a documentary, "The Boy Who Was Marilyn": https://www.gofundme.com/f/ycsku-to-com…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E05) - 4-14-22 - We welcome back our first guest from season 3 - the fabulous Sharon Gless In part one, we talked at length about her fascinating childhood, her family, and finally embarking on an acting career. Now, we will talk about that career. Of course we kick off with "Cagney and Lacey", and continue to present day. Yo…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E04) - 4-7-22 - Anything can happen when Billy welcomes his bon ami David Pevsner to the show. Pevsner has a new memoir, "Damn Shame", where he discusses his numerous careers as an actor, write, composer, model, and rent boy! You won't want to miss it. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/ljI6dzN1d0k --- Support th…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E03) - 3-31-22 - All About Oscar - Billy breaks down the Oscars with some people who know a thing or two about 'em. Bruce Vilanch has been the head writer for more Oscar shows than anyone. And both Elex Micaelson and Karl Schmid has worked the red carpet for both pre- and post-Oscar telecasts. You can watch this episode at: h…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E02) - 3-24-22 - What can I say about Sam Harris? He's got it all. Talent, looks, a brain...a very rare combination these days. We'll be talking about his new show, "Openly Gray", as well as detailing his vocal chord surgery, which sidelined him for several months. He's always outspoken, outrageous, and outstanding. Sam Harri…

Billy Masters LIVE (S03E01) - 3-17-22 - For our season three premiere, we sit down with the much-lauded, iconic, amazing Sharon Gless. Yes, Cagney – of Cagney and Lacey. Debbie from Queer as Folk. We’ll discuss the many ups and downs of a life well-lived – which she writes about in her memoir "Apparently There Were Complaints". Make no mistake – th…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E30) - 12-23-21 - This week, Billy welcomes someone he's known for decades - the world's premiere Cher impersonator, Thirsty Burlington! And, we might have some surprise guests. And, if you are so inclined, please donate to Thirsty's GoFundMe page and donate what you can. We're only $1500 short - but without that amount, the …

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E29) - 12-16-21 - This week, Billy sits down with two special guests. We kick off with author Jim Colucci, who collaborated with the legendary Norman Lear for “All in the Family: The Show that Changed Television”. And then we shift gears and catch up with singer/actor Rex Smith, who is currently appearing in "Love Actually Li…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E28) - 12-9-21 - Billy sits down with legendary designer, Bob Mackie - who is the subject of a new book, "The Art of Bob Mackie". We'll also be joined by the author, Frank Vlastnik. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=839o8usol-c --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E27) - 12-2-21 - We kick off the holiday season with one of our favorite guests. The marvelous Marilyn Maye is doing a Holiday Spectacular at the fabulous Wick Theatre in Boca Raton with a special guest, Nicolas King. We give you a sneak peek at some of the material, talk to Marilyn about what makes her happy, how she got thr…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E26) - 11-18-21 - Kicking off the second hundred episodes of Billy Masters LIVE, we welcome three of our most popular guests. Charles Busch a renown performer and playwright, Michael Riedel is an acclaimed author, radio and television host, and Bruce Vilanch is a legendary bon vivant who has written for virtually everybody in…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E25) - 11-11-21 - This is our 100th episode, and we celebrate with the legendary Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. We talk about their prolific careers - solo, duo, and with the Fifth Dimension - as well as their appearance in The Summer of Soul. We also catch up with one of our most frequent contributors, former West Hollywo…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E24) - 10-28-21 - Billy is joined by three of his favorite young contributors - Jonny Beauchamp, Jason Dottley, Mark MacKillop - for a panel discussion about such things as what it's like performing today, Broadway re-opening, booster shots, and being young and public on social media. You can watch this episode at: https://ww…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E23) - 10-21-21 - For our fall premiere, Billy welcomes members from the cast of "Naked Boys Singing" Las Vegas - including David Hernandez, Matthew Ludwinski, Chris Salvatore, and Marcus Terell. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuaazLh3ADc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E22) - 6-29-21 - We close our Pride Month celebrations with two trailblazers in reality TV - Real World New York alums, Norman Korpi and Eric Nies. They recently kinda reunited for "The Real World Homecoming: New York" and we'll find out what it was like to be in the first series, how reality TV has changed, and what they've …

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E21) - 6-24-21 - Pride Panel - For this episode, Billy has assembled a panel to discuss Gay Pride Month and other current events. Joining him will be writer, comedian, actors, and all around bon vivant, Bruce Vilanch; performer Jason Dottley; and writer Jim Colucci. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E20) - 6-17-21 - Billy celebrates Broadway Bares 2021 with some of the talent performers - including Christopher Sieber, Patrick Boyd, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Sebastian La Cause, and Mark MacKillop. Started in 1992 by Jerry Mitchell, the show features some of the greatest talents from Broadway and beyond joining forces to rais…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E19) - 6-10-21 - Our Gay Pride Month celebration continues with Dan Mathews. His new book, "Like Crazy - Life with My Mother and Her Invisible Friends" discusses caring for his mother during her final years with mental illness. We'll also discuss his long history of activism, primarily with People for the Ethical Treatment of…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E18) - 6-8-21 - Continuing our celebration of Gay Pride Month, we welcome the prolific Paul Rudnick. Known best for the play (and film) "Jeffrey", he has also written screenplays for "In & Out", "Addams Family Values", and the recent "Coastal Elites". His latest novel, "Playing the Palace", is about the romance of a gay New Y…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E17) - 6-3-21 - We kick of Gay Pride Month with portions of our celebration last year - including appearances by Olivia Newton John, Pauley Perrette and Willam. Billy will introduce the show live with his frequent LA Pride co-host, MOMMA! Celebrate your pride here! You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E16) - 5-27-21 - Time for another panel discussion on current events and pop culture. Joining Billy will be comedian and writer Frank DeCaro, comedian and actor Daniel Franzese (from "Mean Girls"), and actor and activist Jonny Beauchamp (from "Stonewall" and "Penny Dreadful"). You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtub…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E15) - 5-20-21 - Billy catches up with "American Idol" alum David Hernandez about how he's gotten through the pandemic, his career, and his new single, "ILY", which is an inclusive love song. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCD9aPZf8SM& --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E14) - 5-13-21 - A pop culture potpourri. We'll discuss everything from the cancellation of Ellen and the Golden Globes, to Broadway re-opening, Kevin Spacey, Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce...and everything in between! The panel includes Steve Kmetko, Ben Patrick Johnson and Mark MacKillop You can watch this episode at: http…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E13) - 5-6-21 - Billy takes a look at Broadway - when will it return, what will it look like, and will they ever give out last year's Tony Awards. His two guests are experts in the field. Longtime theatre columnist Michael Riedel looks back at the 90's on the Great White Way with his book, "Singular Sensation: The Triumph of …

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E12) - 4-29-21 - A pop culture potpourri. We'll discuss everything from the Oscars to the decline of The Talk to Colton Underwood's coming out with a few of our favorite fellas - Bruce Vilanch, Richard Jay-Alexander and Jonny Beauchamp You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/jtEgbftAucs --- Support this podcast: https…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E11) - 4-22-21 - The prolific Del Shores is Billy's guest. They'll discuss his Texas childhood, his move to Los Angeles, and his experiences as a writer, producer, actor, and all around gay icon. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/tYtKeER6RgU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/billy…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E10) - 4-15-21 - With the British Royals in the news, it's the perfect time to sit down with royal expert Richard Mineards. We'll discuss Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview, Prince Philip's passing, and what happens next. We'll also check in with former West Hollywood mayor, John Duran, to see how residents are dealing with t…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E09) - 4-8-21 - One of Billy's favorite performers is Ruta Lee. Oh, you all know her from the classic movie musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", or from an episode of "The Twilight Zone", or even from rolling the big dice for Alex Trebek on "High Rollers". But Billy knows her as an accomplished stage performer, comedien…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E08) - 4-1-21 - In another episode ripped from the headlines, Billy is joined by Mack Beggs. You've probably followed his story in the news. Trans male high school wrestler forced to compete in the girls category. The girls (who usually lost) weren't happy, the boys (who wanted a chance to wrestled Beggs) weren't happy, and M…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E07) - 3-25-21 - Billy spends 90 minutes with his pal, the iconic Christopher Atkins. Their chat includes a pretty extensive overview of his acting career, his work as a model, what its like to pose nude and be objectified as a male, and what's coming next. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/eVnuohotkvg --- Suppo…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E06) - 3-18-21 - In this episode, Billy welcomes two of his favorite singers. First up is the magnificent Martha Wash - the voice behind The Weather Girls, Two Tons O' Fun, Black Box, C&C Music Factory, and made sure you knew who was really singing. Then we have Jeanie Tracy, who also started with Martha backing Sylvester and…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E05) - 3-11-21 - Ripped from the headlines, Billy sits down with Gabbi Tuft, who was previously WWE superstar Tyler Reks, along with OnlyFans superstars Rick & Griff Twombley-King. And, happily, the show was co-hosted with NECN contributor Sue O'Connell You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOxa3NMYH9…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E04) - 03-04-21 - Renée Taylor - Billy sits down with the effervescent Renée Taylor. They'll talk about her many performance on film, television and stage, her marriage to Joe Bologna, and her many co-stars. We'll also be joined by her son, Gabriel Bologna, to talk about his new film "Tango Shalom" - which also stars his mom.…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E03) - 2-18-21 - Billy and his favorite co-host, NECN contributor Sue O'Connell, sit down with the amazing Eric Roberts to discuss his lengthy and varied career. In addition to being joined by his wife, Eliza, they were all surprised by a special appearance by Sherri Shepherd - who co-starred with Eric on "Less Than Perfect".…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E02) - 2-16-21 - Tribute to Mary Wilson - Celebrating the life of Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes. We are joined by some of her friends - another former Supreme, Scherrie Payne, along with her sister, singer and one of Mary's close Freda Payne. Also we'll have Sheryl Lee Ralph from the Broadway production of "D…

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E01) - 2-11-21 - Billy kicks off his second season with one of his favorite singers of all time - Melissa Manchester. They'll talk about her roots, her beginnings with Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, and her phenomenal solo success as a singer and actress. What's coming up for Melissa and how is she reinventing herself - and …

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E75) - 12-29-20 - Billy takes a little time to enjoy looking back at the year that was. The highs, the lows, the ups, the downs. He's joined by some of his first guests, his most frequent guest, and some peeks behind the scenes at Billy Masters LIVE! You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a03cord2GHs -…