Night Fever
Episodes
Tish & Snooky
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supericonic downtown sister act Tish & Snooky recall their days as backup singers for Debbie Harry, their own band The Sick Fucks, opening the fir...
Screamin' Rachael Cain
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The undisputed Queen of House Music, Screamin’ Rachel, talks about recording the first house music song, her early days in the Chicago warehouse sce...
April Palmieri
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former It-girl April Palmieri discusses Club 57, her time in the band Pulsallama (once described as “13 girls fighting over a cowbell”), and singi...
Christopher Comp & Really Denise
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a special two-part episode as we catch up with a couple of former clubkids and give them back their 15 minutes of fame. First up: Christophe...
Christopher Makos
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer and artist Christopher Makos talks about the ‘70s and ‘80s nightlife scene, his legendary tenure at Interview magazine and being best...
Brad Gooch
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Male model turned bestselling author Brad Gooch talks about Warhol, Mapplethorpe, his former life in the fast lane, and his new biography of Keith Har...
Nick Egan
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary graphic artist Nick Egan recounts his early days in the ‘70s punk rock scene, collaborating with Malcom McClaren and Vivienne Westwood, cr...
Amanda Lepore
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trans icon and global superstar Amanda Lepore describes her early days as a dominatrix and original clubkid as well as becoming a muse for photographe...
Jodie Harsh
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s busiest drag queen, Jodie Harsh, recalls nightclubbing in the early 2000s, the life of a celebrity DJ, and her upcoming memoir, 'You Ha...
Nell Campbell
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rocky Horror legend and ‘80-era Queen of the Night Nell Campbell discusses her early days in London, the show that launched her to superstardom, and...
Ann Magnuson
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actress/Performance Artist/Singer/Downtown Icon Ann Magnuson talks with Randy and James about growing up in Appalachia, moving to New York City in the...
Susan Seidelman
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Director Susan Seidelman sits down with Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss her underground ’80s punk classic Smithereens, working with Madonna on ...
Richie Rich
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Original Club Kid turned high-end fashion designer Richie Rich relives his early days in the San Francisco club scene and being in the Ice Capades wit...
Trey Speegle
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Party promoter, editor, nightlife photographer, and longtime friend of WOW, Trey Speegle recalls life in the early ‘80s East Village scene, creating...
Lauren Ezersky
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion icon/cable TV pioneer Lauren Ezersky gives Fenton, Randy, and James the lowdown on her long-running series "Behind the Velvet Ropes"...
Dustin Pittman
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fenton, Randy, and James talk to longtime fashion/pop culture/ and scene photographer Dustin Pittman about his early days documenting Warhol's Fac...
Zaldy
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Model, muse, designer, and former club kid Zaldy sits with James, Randy and Fenton to chat about his longtime style collaboration with RuPaul, working...
Bebe Buell
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Model, muse, and ‘70s rock chick Bebe Buell chats with James and Fenton about her high profile relationships with rock stars like Mick Jagger, Rod S...
Mr. Mickey Boardman
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Special Projects at PAPER Magazine and Creative Director of Playgirl, Mickey Boardman AKA Mr. Mickey talks about breaking the internet ...
Daphne Guinness
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heiress, fashion icon and musician Daphne Guinness joins the boys to discuss her latest album, her friendships with the late Alexander McQueen & I...
Elyssa Maxx Goodman
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special BONUS Pride episode - drag historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman talks to James, Randy and Fenton about 19th century and early 20th centu...
Miss Guy
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miss Guy joins James, Randy, and Fenton for the season finale of Night Fever. They reminisce on Guy's historic queer rock party Squeeze Box, his ...
Cat Marnell
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James, Randy, and Fenton chat with 21st century "It Girl" and New York Times best-selling author of How to Murder Your Life, Cat Marnell....
Larry Tee
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Superstar DJ, OC (Original Club Kid), and party promoter extraordinaire Larry Tee joins Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss working on his fashion la...
Domonique Echeverria
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Domonique Echeverria joins Randy, Fenton, and James to discuss the seven year anniversary of the subway accident that left her a double...
Eric Goode
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Area club owner, hotel magnate, and TIGER KING Producer/Director Eric Goode joins Randy, Fenton, and James to talk about his iconic '80s nightclu...
Cherry Vanilla
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warhol superstar, punk pioneer, and Bowie PR guru Cherry Vanilla talks about her early days at the Copacabana, LSD trip clubs in the '60s, and bei...
Man Parrish
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James, Randy and Fenton's longtime friend Man Parish, of "Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop)" fame, reminds us of his role in the rise of e...
Kevin Aviance
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Randy, Fenton, and James speak to the indelible Kevin Aviance about finding out Beyoncé sampled his song "Cunty", being an integral part o...
Martha Wash
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, James St. James, Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey kiki with the iconic Martha Wash. They discuss Martha meeting Izora Armstead and starting ...
Patricia Field
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the Season 3 premiere, James St. James and Randy Barbato sit down with Patricia Field. They discuss everything from Patricia's former storefro...
Richard Boch
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Boch - who as the doorman at the pivotal punk club The Mudd Club joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to chat about the ori...
Brian Belovitch
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Belovitch - who describes his life as a gender outlier - joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to talk about forgotten ’70s ...
Linda Simpson
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Simpson - photographer, girl about town, and accidental drag historian - joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to gab about ga...
Michelangelo Signorile
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michaelangelo Signorile joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to reminisce on walking the runway as Gaultier, Suzy-gate and working ...
Jenny Dembrow aka Jenny Talia
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Dembrow aka Jenny Talia joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to discuss modeling for Steven Meisel and Calvin Klein, raising ...
Michael Schmidt
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Schmidt joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to chat about getting into Area, collaborating with icons like Cher & Tina...
Connie Fleming
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connie Fleming joins James St James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to talk about her early days at Boy Bar, walking for Mugler, working the door at...
Nikki Haskell
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Haskell joins James St James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to chat about clubbing in the ‘60s and ‘70s, her pioneering cable tv show, an...
Susanne Bartsch
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne Bartsch joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to gab about her early years in Europe, opening her clothing store in SoHo, an...
Jayne County
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jayne County joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to talk about her early days in Atlanta, living and working with Warhol superstar...
Michelle Visage
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Visage joins James St. James, Randy Barbato, and Fenton Bailey to chat about the teen dance club scene in New Jersey of the 1980s, walking in...
Episode 10 - Joey Arias
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our Season One finale, Fenton, Randy, and James catch up with the magnificent Joey Arias. An artist and singer extraordinaire, Joey hit the '80s a...
Episode 9 - Moby
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fenton, Randy, and James chat with the legendary, iconic Moby. After getting his start as a DJ at Rudolf Piper's club Mars, Moby quickly sp...
Episode 8 - Luis "Xtravaganza" Camacho
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Category is, ballroom! The absolutely fabulous Luis "Xtravaganza" Camacho brings juicy stories to this week's episode. He, Randy, Fenton, and James gu...
Episode 7 - Rudolf Piper
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The dynamic Rudolf Piper sits down with Fenton and James all the way from Sao Paulo--"the New York of South America"--to share how he became a legenda...
Episode 6 - Waltpaper
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The famous Waltpaper, also known as Walt Cassidy, spills about his deep friendship with Michael Alig, the rivalry between drag queens and Club Kids, a...
Episode 5 - Ernie Glam
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys sit down with Ernie Glam, the ultimate Club Kid extraordinaire. Covering everything from Ernie's experience with drugs and eventual sobriety,...
Episode 4 - Peter Gatien
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gatien tells the riveting story of his rise to Club King of the '80s and '90s, from his purchase of a gay club in south Florida to hosting artis...
Episode 3 – Lisa Edelstein
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fenton, Randy, and James St. James sit down with James' partner-in-crime from undergrad at NYU in the '80s, Lisa Edelstein (known also as the legendar...
Episode 2 – Michael Musto
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode two is a rollicking talk with iconic New York nightlife journalist Michael Musto, who has had a raaaaaather tumultuous relationship with James...
Episode 1 – Dianne Brill
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one, we speak to Forever Queen of the Night Dianne Brill about her dazzling ‘80s-era clubland success and how she navigated the sexual po...
Night Fever: An Introduction
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts James St James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyon...