Episode 43
January 17, 2020
The Gwynneth That Lives
Sam Branman
Hosted by Michael Collins with Sam Branman
Sam Branman, otherwise known as Ten Yards, is a fashion designer and occasional DJ living and working in Brooklyn. He can be found at home sewing and watching procedurals or lurking in the back of a drag show making sure things run as smoothly as possible.
Sam and Michael talk about friendship, community, connection, queerness, and Corin Tucker’s neck vein, among many other things.
Sam’s Five Songs.
- Garnet by Malice Mizer.
- Sympathy by Sleater Kinney.
- Ride Friendship by The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt.
- Love Part II by Bright Light Bright Light.
- Run Away with Me by Carly Rae Jepsen.
Show Notes.
Sam’s first fashion show is happening Sunday, February 9th, 8 pm, at Venus in Furs, Brooklyn.
HBO’s documentary Wig features Casa de Diva.
The drag shows Sam has been involved with include: Straight to DVD; A+ the Pan-Asian Drag Review; Unforgivable Emotional Carnivore; and Stellar Major.
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