What happens when two women who’ve seen everything in NYC nightlife—from the Club Kid era to the 2025 Met Gala—finally get to tell their stories? Get ready to laugh, learn, and love with The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina. In this glittering debut episode, your fabulous hosts, NYC nightlife legends Lina Bradford and Connie Fleming, invite you into their world—a delightful mix of pop culture, real-life tea, and personal triumphs, served with a heaping spoonful of humor, sass, and sisterhood.

Lina and Connie kick things off by spilling the tea on what inspired this podcast and their vision for creating a space that's all about learning, unity, and, of course, a good ol’ kiki. They’re here to bring visibility to stories that matter, share their lived experiences in the LGBTQ+ community, and remind us all of the power of love, support, and a perfectly timed read.

From heartfelt reflections to hilarious anecdotes, this episode is as vibrant and dynamic as the duo themselves. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and join the fun—your Thursdays just got a whole lot better!

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – A warm welcome to Cutting Up a Kiki.
• 01:25 – The birth of the podcast: How two icons came together to create magic.
• 02:54 – Community, visibility, and why representation matters more than ever.
• 08:05 – Tackling today’s issues with humor and heart.
• 13:13 – Connie and Lena’s personal stories: Drag, resilience, and love.
• 21:24 – Wrapping up with laughs, love, and a promise for more fabulousness

You can write to us at Kiki@TheCuttingUp.com

And follow us on instagram:

@TheLinaBradford

@TheRealConnieGirl

@PrideHouseMedia

The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.

Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen

Graphic Design Daryl Raymond

Original Music produced and Written and performed by 8 0 8 Beach John “JC” Carr and Bill Coleman, courtesy of Peace Biscuit.

Production Design Darryl Dickens.

Hair by Mariah Molina

A very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your wonderful support.