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Bridget McManus

Brunch with Maile Flanagan and Maeve Quinlan (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 40)

This week Bridget has a 3Way, of sorts, with actresses Maile Flanagan and Maeve Quinlan.

Yes, the crazy women from the naughty little online show that we all love drop by for Brunch. Maile talks about winning an Emmy for her work on PBS' Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, and Maeve discusses the bittersweet end of her reign as Paula Carlin on South of Nowhere.

Along the way, Maile and Maeve display their voice-over skills, argue over who is the most difficult to work with, andwhen they can remember them pimp their upcoming projects.

Brunch With Maile Flanagan and Maeve Quinlan
(Brunch With Bridget, Episode 40)

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Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 
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Brunch with Nisha Ganatra and Page Hurwitz (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 39)

This week Bridget brunches with a couple of entertainment industry bigwigs. Page Hurwitz, Co-Executive Producer of Last Comic Standing and the writer/director/star of Chutney Popcorn, Nisha Ganatra stop by to talk about being out in the entertainment industry, the making of Chutney Popcorn, and why Bridget should rename her show.

Along the way, Bridget defames Page's dog, Page mocks Nisha's spiritual practices, and together they develop the future hit television show, Is This Rancid?

Brunch With Nisha Ganatra and Page Hurwitz
(Brunch With Bridget, Episode 39)

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

New anti-Prop 8 ad "Home Invasion"

AfterEllen.com vlogger Bridget McManus co-stars in this new political ad created by two brothers that highlights the amount of money the Mormon Church has poured into trying to pass California's anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 — $20 million, or approximately 40% of the total funding — which would take away the rights of same-sex couples in that state to marry. The ad urges voters to “Say no to a church taking over your government.”

No on 8: "Home Invasion"

Similar proposals are on the ballots tomorrow in Arizona (Prop. 102) and Florida (Amendment 2).

Watch more No on 8 ads here, here, and here.

 

Brunch with Sandra Valls (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 38)

Feeling naughty? So is comedian Sandra Valls. She has a reputation for causing trouble with her risqué comedy stylings, and she lives up to her legend this week on Brunch.

Bridget talks to Sandra about how she got her start in comedy, her role models, and how to remove a woman's bra in three seconds or less. Sandra is even kind enough to give a demonstration, so take notes because there will be a quiz after the show!

Brunch With Sandra Valls
(Brunch With Bridget, Episode 38)

You can keep up with Sandra by visiting her website here. Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

Night of the Living Brunch II (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 37)

This week Bridget is joined once again by Ghostella's Haunted Tomb writer/director Stacie Ponder. In this sequel to their first BWB episode, "Night of the Living Brunch," Bridget and Stacie survive fog machine mishaps, discuss their favorite memories from Halloweens past, and play with a severed head.

Stacie also gives us a sneak preview of the upcoming season finale of Ghostella's Haunted Tomb, which features a Very Special Guest whose identity is sure to shock and delight you!

Brunch With Stacie Ponder aka Night of the Living Brunch II
(Brunch With Bridget, Episode 37)

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

All Access Pass: Bridget McManus

This week on All Access Pass, Andrea talks to Bridget McManus — who graces the cover of Curve magazine this month as one of "America's funniest lesbians" — about her childhood (photos included), Brunch with Bridget, her role in an upcoming WB.com series, and her future career goals.

They also have a pillow-fight rematch, because what's a conversation with Bridget without a pillow fight?

All Access Pass: Bridget McManus

For more on Bridget McManus, visit bridgetmcmanus.com. To find out more about Andrea Meyerson, check out womenonaroll.com and alloutfilms.com.

 

Brunch with Guinevere Turner (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 36)

This week Bridget is joined by writer/director/actress Guinevere Turner, known for starring in Go Fish (1995), playing Alice's ex Gaby on The L Word, and writing the movies American Psycho and The Notorious Bettie Page.

Guinevere talks about these, her short films, and gives us a sneak peek into the final season of The L Word. (Here's a hint: As Tina Turner would say, "The Bitch is Back.")

Before the pillows fly, Guinevere brags about her masterful five-finger discount at Rite Aid, and directs Baby Bridget in a straight sex scene (something none of us ever need to see again).

Brunch With Guinevere Turner (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 36)

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

Brunch with Erin Foley (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 35)

Last Comic Standing contestant Erin Foley graces Bridget's bed this week while sporting Olympic-grade knee socks.  

The girls celebrate Erin's 24th birthday (she wishes), have a dance-off, and discuss dating farm animals. Hide your pigs, the girls are hungry for snout!

Brunch With Erin Foley (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 35)

If after all of this insanity, you still dare to see Erin perform live, go here for more info on her upcoming shows.

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

Brunch with Suzanne Westenhoefer (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 34)

This week Bridget beds one of the original out comics, Suzanne Westenhoefer.

The comedians discuss Suzanne's recent marriage, why Jon Stewart is a friend to the lesbians, and the real story behind Suzanne's groundbreaking appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman back in 2003.

Plus, Is Suzanne really Amish? Can she make a tofu brisket? Is Bridget gay from space? You'll have to watch to find out!

Brunch With Suzanne Westenhoefer (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 34)

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

Brunch with Rebecca Drysdale (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 33)

This week, Bridget welcomes the Time Traveling Lesbian herself, comedian Rebecca Drysdale.

The two of them manage to stay in the same time zone (and on the same planet) long enough to talk about Rebecca's naughty L Word rap, her obsession with Katee Sackhoff Battlestar Galactica, and her love of guys in hats (it sounds weird because it is).

Bridget and Rebecca also attempt to sing copyright-protected songs, master the art of guitar-tuning, and practice their French. And, no, not on each other! Sheesh!

Brunch With Rebecca Drysdale (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 33)

Bridget's theme song, "Not Listening" is provided by Sick of Sarah; check out more of their music here.

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

 

Brunch with Julie Goldman (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 32)

Castles, bottles, and gorillas. What do these random things have in common? Comedian and The Big Gay Sketch Show star Julie Goldman loves them!

Bridget returns from her hiatus and talks to Julie about all of these things, plus her comedy show Offensive Women, and why working a conventional day job fills Julie's heart with hate.

Along the way, Bridget and Julie engage in some role play, compare notes on getting fired, and have a more brutal than usual pillow fight. Did Bridget spend her vacation working on her pillow battle skills? Tune in and find out!

Brunch With Julie Goldman (Brunch With Bridget, Episode 32)

Watch new episodes of Brunch With Bridget Friday nights at 2 a.m. on LOGO, and watch previous episodes of Brunch here.

And if you like Bridget's fancy new theme song, "Not Listening" by Sick of Sarah, go check out more of their music here.

AE reader illmatic has kindly transcribed the episode for our hearing impaired readers.

 
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Laughing Matters ... Next Gen

Laughing Matters...Next Gen profiles six comedians — from left to right, below: Daniel Leary (Mores for Gays), Amy Tee, Edison Apple, Gloria Bigelow (Cherry Bomb), Ryan Hill, and Bridget McManus (Brunch With Bridget) — by showcasing some of their stand-up material alongside backstage interviews.


Photo credit: Sherry Barnett

I was at the live taping of the big Laughing Matters...Next Gen stand-up show back in March, and it was a huge hit with the sold-out audience. … continue reading

 

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