The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

The Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony

Join host Philip Anthony for interviews, commentary and entertainment! Listen Saturdays from 5-6 PM on AM950 or anytime on your favorite podcast app!

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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 180: Growing Up Gay in Brooklyn with Michael Caputo

August 10, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony welcomes author Michael Caputo for a deeply personal conversation about growing up gay in a macho Brooklyn neighborhood and navigating a strained relationship with his famous father, comedian Pat Cooper. Michael opens up about the harrowing realities of the LGBTQ+ experience during the 1970s and 80s, sharing raw stories of loss and survival…
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 179: Cohost Show No. 27

August 3, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 178: Rick Bernardo

July 27, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip is joined by educator and occasional cohost of Connections Radio on AM950Radio, Rick Bernardo. Rick holds a master’s degree in Ethics.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 177: Tom Glaser, Psychologist and Author of “The House That Resilience Built”

July 20, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Tom Glaser, psychologist and author of the amazing book “The House That Resilience Built”. On this episode we discuss his book, childhood trauma, and coming out as LGBTQ and his own coming out journey.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 176: Zack Randles Friedman, host of “Everything & Anything… and Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl” “

July 13, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Zach Randles Friedman, the host of the podcasts “Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay” and “Listen Up Girl”. On this episode we discuss the challenges facing the LGBTQ community and other news.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 175: Live from Twin Cities Pride 2026

June 28, 2026 • 46 mins
Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the heart of the Twin Cities Pride celebration. We’re sitting down to talk about the power of community, the significance of showing up, and why being out and proud matters more than ever.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 174: Live from Golden Valley Pride 2026!

June 15, 2026 • 48 mins
Join Philip Anthony and the crew broadcasting live from the Golden Valley Pride festival. Philip sits down with board members Nick and Chris to chat about the importance of suburban pride events, finding community, and the impact of the current political landscape. Get ready to celebrate love, reflect on recent events, and look forward to…
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 173: Co-Host Show No. 26 with Austin and Jerome

June 8, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Jerome Evans, the executive director of One Voice Mixed Chorus and the host of Bottomless Coffee with Jerome (available on MCN6 Channel 6), for a heavy conversation about all the male bovine poo hitting the fan in this current political climate!
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 173: MN House Candidate Christos Jensen

June 1, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony was joined by Christos Jensen, who is running for Minnesota House seat in district 52A, which includes Eagan and other suburbs in the southeast metro.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 172: Jim Pounds, Executive Producer and Co-Host of The Gaily Show

May 25, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Jim Pounds, the executive producer and co-host of The Gaily Show on AM950. The Gaily Show airs Monday through Saturday at 2PM. Jim is also the executive producer of the podcast This Queer Book Saved My Life.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 171: Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair from Minnesota Recovery Connection

May 18, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by Caddy Frink and Molly Sinclair of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy Frink (along with Cynthia Mungia) is also one of the hosts of the AM950 radio show, Redefining Recovery, A Recovery Revolution. Learn more about Minnesota Recovery Connection at: https://www.minnesotarecovery.org/
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 170: Fighting for Clean Water and Better Healthcare with Aaron Klemz

May 11, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony sits down with Aaron Klemz, a former educator and radio host turned candidate, to dig into the real issues that affect our daily lives in Minnesota. Aaron is running for MN State House in District 39A, which encompasses Fridley, Spring Lake Park and parts of Columbia Heights. They dive deep into why the…
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 169: Cohost Show No. 25

May 4, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt for a heavy conversation about all the proverbial “excrement” that the current administration is throwing at the fan!
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 168: Former Candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines

April 27, 2026 • 50 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by former candidate for Minnesota State Representative, Brian Raines. On this episode we discuss the fire hose of news spewing from the White House and the Republican Party in general.
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Downright Upright Show- Ep. 167: Director of Development & Communications at OutFront Minnesota, Seth Goodspeed

April 20, 2026 • 49 mins
Philip Anthony is joined by the Director of Development & Communications at OutFront Minnesota, Seth Goodspeed.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 166 (Encore): Matt Little, Candidate for US House of Representatives

April 13, 2026 • 49 mins
This episode originally aired on No Kings Day, March 28, so we’d like to air it again in case you missed it: Host Philip Anthony is joined by Matt Little, former Minnesota State Senator who is now running for the US House of Representatives in District 2 of Minnesota.
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Downright Upright Show – Ep. 165: Co-Host Show No. 24

April 6, 2026 • 49 mins
Host Philip Anthony is joined by his co-hosts Austin and Matt to discuss current events and LGBTQ+ concerns.
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The Matt McNeil Show – March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026 • 88 mins
Guest host Philip Anthony and his co-host Austin fill in for Matt today. The bullet that killed Charlie Kirk may not match the gun used; Robby Roadsteamer and The Gated Community stop by; Kristi Noem’s husband allegedly does drag; Supreme Court rejects case over non-disclosure of trans student; SAVE Act; No Kings rallies; Trump ballroom…
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 164: Matt Little, Candidate for US House of Representatives

March 30, 2026 • 49 mins
Host Philip Anthony is joined by Matt Little, former Minnesota State Senator who is now running for the US House of Representatives in District 2 of Minnesota.
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Downright Upright Show Ep. 163: Charlene

March 23, 2026 • 49 mins
Do you remember the huge Billboard hit “I’ve Never Been to Me” from The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert? Then don’t miss Philip’s interview with the singer who sang that big smash hit, Charlene! Listen to an emotional conversation with the one and only Charlene!
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