Join Label Queen host James Aguiar as he sits down with journalist, author, and podcast host Dana Thomas. Throughout Dana's remarkable career she has amassed awards and accolades for her insightful fashion and culture reporting. Staring her career at the Washington Post she has worked for and contributed to Newsweek magazine as well as The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Vogue.

Thomas hosts The Green Dream an award-winning podcast, which focuses on sustainability.

In 2020 She wrote the screenplay for the feature documentary about the designer Salvatore Ferragamo Salvatore: Shoe Maker of Dreams directed by Luca Guadagnino

In 2016, she was named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture.

Her books include: Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes (2019): This book explores the human and environmental costs of the fast fashion industry and highlights emerging sustainable practices.

Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano(2015): A dual biography chronicling the lives and work of the two influential fashion designers.

Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster (2007): An investigative account of how the high-end luxury goods industry moved from a focus on craftsmanship to mass-market appeal.

We talk about the state of the industry at the moment, the designer "musical chairs" what is missing in fashion and so much more.

Get a glimpse into my highs and lows in Fashion Books.

This is a fashion packed episode with a deep dive behind the scenes.

Questions or comments? email me at labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with Guy Branum. Guy is a hilarious and outspoken stand-up comedian , actor and writer.

Hi career spans writing for television shows The Other Two, The Mindy Project, Chelsea Lately, famously winning an Emmy Award for writing for season 3 of Hack's.

Branum released a comedy album, Effable, which reached #1 on both iTunes and Billboard charts in 2015. He has also performs at comedy festivals and tours, including his solo show titled Be Fruitful in 2025 which is currently touring.

He hosted the TruTV series Talk Show the Game Show and the popular pop culture podcast Pop Rocket.

His 2018 book, My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir Through (Un)Popular Culture, was named an NPR Good Read and received praise for its wit and humor Mindy Kalling also wrote the forward.

We chat about why I was terrible on Chelsea lately, was he really born in India?, The Minnesota State Fair, Award shows. Housewives , he answers a surprise question about the funny women in his life and so much more

Plus find out my highs and lows in comedy and why laughing will always be my savior.

questions or comments? email me at labelqueenpod@gmail.com

• (00:00:00) - Bl Label Queen
• (00:00:26) - Coming Soon: Amy Schumer on Comedy
• (00:02:36) - Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Black
• (00:05:40) - Jack Black on 'The Dark Knight'
• (00:06:23) - My Comedy High and Lowest Moments
• (00:08:22) - Guy Branham in the Elevator
• (00:10:05) - Guys On The Podcast
• (00:11:18) - In the Elevator With Gay Men
• (00:12:51) - The Comedian Lashes Out At His Age
• (00:15:53) - Bill Maher on Hannah Einbinder and Tina Fey
• (00:18:08) - Jeffrey Hiller's Surprise Emmy Win
• (00:20:46) - Chelsea Handler on Her Time on Chelsea Lately
• (00:23:46) - Billy on the Street:
• (00:29:58) - Minnesota's Princess Kay of the Milky Way
• (00:30:56) - Guy Branham on His New Tour
• (00:31:42) - Chelsea Lately's Fabulous Deb Cullen on Her Guests
• (00:32:41) - The Funniest Women You Can Know
• (00:34:16) - Guy on The Real Housewives of Orange County

Join Label Queen host James Aguiar as he sits down with actor, comedian, and singer Troy Iwata known for his roles in film, television, and as correspondent for The Daily Show. We get into a lot from Christmas movies , to the Jugalos, to what it takes to be funny today. We chat about growing up in California, his dream role, and why the sitcom needs to come back. We break down his very specific look for the Daily Show and why Pee wee Herman may or may not have been the inspiration. Also why you should NEVER do research from Wikipedia!

Plus find out who James would be in A Christmas Movie and his highs and lows in pop culture. And yes he ties the current phenomenon of Netflix's Unknown Number to an equally scandalous case that took place 100 years ago.

questions or comments? Email: labelqueenpod@gmail.com

• (00:00:00) - Label Queen
• (00:00:33) - Wonders of the Christmas Film Industry
• (00:02:25) - The Cyberbullying Documentary on Netflix
• (00:06:58) - Wicked Little Letters Review
• (00:09:40) - Meet The Daily Show's Troy Iwata
• (00:11:12) - Iwata Reveals All About His Personal Life On Wikipedia
• (00:14:17) - Being Japanese And Having A White Dad
• (00:15:28) - When Did You Find Yourself Funny?
• (00:17:46) - Groundlings Memoir
• (00:19:50) - The Importance of Gay Talent
• (00:21:40) - Your Casting Moment on Broadway
• (00:23:54) - Adam Levine on Dash and Lily
• (00:26:32) - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
• (00:30:17) - On The Daily Show's '
• (00:33:42) - The Daily Show's Pee Wee on interviewing People
• (00:38:49) - Bonnie Raitt on Artificial Intelligence
• (00:39:09) - What is Your Dream Job
• (00:40:07) - Troy on Working on '