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Finding Fire Island

Finding Fire Island

Von: Jess Rothschild & Broadway Podcast Network
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“Finding Fire Island” is a docu series which brings to life how Cherry Grove and The Fire Island Pines became a modern day queer mecca for artists and the New York City theater community. Go behind the curtain of the mystique, legends and lore of Fire Island with folks who experienced their evolution from the 1950s to today. Starring: Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Matt Rogers, Billy Porter, Julio Torres, DJ Lina Bradford, Brian Moylan, Ben Rimalower, Jay Jurden, Paul Rudnick & more! Executive produced by Jess Rothschild.Jess Rothschild & Broadway Podcast Network Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Robin Byrd: Fire Island & Talk Show Queen | 1-on-1

    Robin Byrd: Fire Island & Talk Show Queen | 1-on-1
    Jul 1 2026
    Bonus Episode! Finding Fire Island exec. producer & narrator Jess Rothschild sits down for an intimate one-on-one conversation with Manhattan cable TV pioneer and longtime Fire Island Pines resident Robin Byrd. Topics— Discovering Cherry Grove and The Pines in the 1970s, her present day Tea Dances, the lasting impact of The Robin Byrd Show, her friendship with Sandra Bernhard, how her show helped pave the way for Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker as an executive producer of the HBO documentary Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, and more. ⭐ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessxnyc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠findingfireisland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____ Featuring: Robin Byrd _____ Executive producer & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess Rothschild⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-producer: The Pines Historical Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 Min.
  • 4. DJs and the Dance Floor

    4. DJs and the Dance Floor
    Jun 25 2026
    Season 2, Episode 4: From the Sandpiper to the Pavilion, Fire Island Pines' dance floors became church. Featuring legendary DJs Robbie Leslie, Susan Morabito, and Lina Bradford, we follow the creation of Beach '79, the roots of the Pines Party, and today's "leave no trace" beach parties—where Joey with the Mustache is reviving the island's spontaneous, communal spirit. ⭐ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessxnyc⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything Finding Fire Island! _____ Featuring: Billy Porter, Julio Torres, Lina Bradford, Robbie Leslie, Susan Morabito, Chris Lovito, Virun Rampersad, Bob Howard, Ron Martin, Guy Smith, Joey with the Mustache, Cody Rigsby, Grant Rutter and Mike Balaban More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠findingfireisland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____ Executive producer & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess Rothschild⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-producer: The Pines Historical Society Editing & Sound design: Caitlin Whyte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 Min.
  • 3. Sex Before the Internet

    3. Sex Before the Internet
    Jun 18 2026
    Season 2, Episode 3: As the post-Stonewall liberation movement transforms gay life, Tea at the Blue Whale becomes a Fire Island institution. Plus, the art of cruising—from the Meat Rack and the hanky code to the Pines Phone Book, personal ads, and 900 lines. ⭐ Watch this episode on YouTube! ⭐ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@jessxnyc⁠⁠⁠ for everything Finding Fire Island! _____ Featuring: Billy Porter, Lina Bradford, Julio Torres, Robbie Leslie, Kyle Merker, Chris Lovito, Judson Morrow, Ben Rimalower, Grant Rutter, Hal Hayes, Bob Howard, Mike Balaban, Doug Harris More: ⁠⁠⁠findingfireisland.com⁠⁠⁠ _____ Executive producer & Host: ⁠⁠⁠Jess Rothschild⁠⁠⁠ Co-producer: The Pines Historical Society Editing & Sound design: Caitlin Whyte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 Min.
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