Tangled in the '90s, MTV & Queer Visibility (with Dave Holmes)

Best-selling author, editor, and former MTV VJ Dave Holmes joins Kyle for a reflective hour on the ‘90s, pre-online dating, tangible media, and much more. Dave offers behind-the-scenes stories from his days at MTV, including dream interviews and placing second on the “Wanna Be a VJ” contest. He gets candid about coming out, celebrity crushes, and hosting the “Homophilia” podcast. Dave also discusses the evolution of music videos, digital media, and the rapid consumption of music instead of a steady rollout. 

Chapters

• Stories from the 90’s cruise 
• The power of Edwin McCain 
• The nostalgia of early MTV moments and favorite bands 
• Insights on queer artists 
• Lilith Fair, female singer-songwriters and representation 
• Being a theater and variety show enthusiast and early influences 
• The rise of MTV and music videos; early exposure to cable 
• Early queer visibility through TV and music 
• Coming out stories and personal growth 
• Collecting vintage literature and the importance of tangible media 
• Memories working at MTV, meeting legendary artists, and memorable interviews 
• The decline of traditional cable TV, the evolution of music videos, and streaming era 
• Transition from TV hosting to writing articles and books 
• Reflections on writing "Party of One" and future projects 
• The loss of physical media and its cultural impact 
• Talking about the impact of curated collections on perception
• Current tangles
• Celebrity crushes