After appearing on UniversalNBC’s The Voice, Jackie fearlessly packed her bags and moved to Los Angeles, not knowing anyone who lived there. A coincidental meeting introduced her to Vanessa Wheeler, artist and guitarist professionally named VAVÁ and bassist/producer Francisco Ojeda, leading to an explosive debut single in 2020 “Someday”. “Someday” speaks to the generation of lost millennials who are really, really just trying their best and landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, New Music Friday Denmark, Music for a Workday, Billboard, Audemars Piguet’s and Chani Nicholas’ Cosmic playlists. Billboar ..read more

Sarah Hallonquist is an activist, organizer, and co-founder of Dyke Beer. As part of the duo behind Dyke Bar Takeover, she’s spent three years working with Loretta Chung to raise awareness about the disappearance of dyke space and create new spaces for queer peple. Now, to further that mission, they’ve created their own beer—which you can find in 80+ Spaces all over NYC. She’s lived in New York for 10 years, grew up outside Boston, lived briefly in DC. She studied International Relations, Political Science & Economics at Simmons University (BA) & New York University (Masters of Science ..read more

Gigi Robinson, GenZ Thought Leader & Mental Health Advocate, is pioneering the world of social media & advocacy through research & action virtually and in real life. Gigi graduated from USC with a bachelors in Fine Arts, Design, and Photography, and is currently working toward her masters of science at USc in innovation design and technology. She now works as a digital artist and health & wellness advocate with large platforms on Instagram and Tik Tok, where she educates and creates content that inspires people around the world to get shit done while also honoring their mental ..read more

Melissa Lozada-Oliva is Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American poet, novelist, and screenwriter living in Brooklyn by way of Massachusetts. Her book peluda (Button Poetry 2017) explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. Her most recent book Dreaming of You is a novel-in-verse about bringing Selena back to life through a seance & the disastrous consequences that follow. She is the co-host of podcast Say More with Olivia Gatwood where they dissect the world through a poetic lens. Her work has been featured in REMEZCLA, PAPER, Th ..read more

Theresa Moriarty is a NYC based actress and comedian. She started her career modeling and in commercial gigs at just 8 years old! One of her first gigs was on Saturday Night Live as a kid, and she’s been performing since. After graduating from Manhattan College, Theresa went on to study acting with Susan Batson and began working in TV, Film and Voiceover. You’ve heard her as the voice of Macy’s, Downy, Ulta Beauty and countless other commercials. In 2018 Theresa started performing stand up all over NYC and you can find her at the city’s hottest clubs and on Instagram (@tmolynn) slinging jokes ..read more

Kathrine Narducci is a strong and versatile actress that captivates audiences in both film and television. Most recently, she can be seen starring as Fezco’s grandmother in the newest season of EUPHORIA for HBO. Narducci, can also be seen in the GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Epix’s drama created by Chris Brancato starring and executive produced by Forest Whitaker and in Martin Scorsese film THE IRISHMAN starring opposite Joe Pesci for Netflix. Other notable credits include staring alongside Tom Hardy in the film FONZO directed by Josh Trank and in BAD EDUCATION directed by Cory Finley starring Hugh Jac ..read more

Before tomorrow’s guest joins the show…the iconic Katherine Narducci. Ryan and Cece found themselves asking the famous question from The Bronx Tale. Is it better to be feared or loved? Of course they were prepping for their upcoming guest and wanted to bring the listeners into the conversation. Grab a drink. ?? Are you ready for tomorrow! Download the 17LIVE app link in our IG bio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twisted-times/message ..read more

Tim Chan is an editor, producer and creative consultant, who has lent his eye for editorial direction and innovative marketing to a number of publications and brands across the globe. His portfolio includes work for L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Korea, i-D Magazine, Neuehouse, Snapchat and Ahlem Eyewear, among others. In 2019, Tim was hired as the first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor at Rolling Stone. Currently, he serves as the magazine’s Director of Products and Commerce.In addition to his consulting work, Tim is the co-founder of So Gay Rosé - a new canned wine that celebrates freedom and fun while ..read more

Keauno "KeKe" Perez is an LGBTQ+ advocate and star of @Twentysomethings: Austin on @Netflix. Perez is a second-generation Mexican American who calls #Texas home. He has a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Tarleton State University. Perez’s goal is to help elevate social justice causes and nonprofits—especially those with young leaders—and give the public more awareness of these issues. Follow our guest: @keaunoperez Follow along with the show: TikTok @twistedtimesapodcast IG: @twistedtimesapodcast Twitter: @twistedtimeapod To watch LIVE shows: Download the 17live —- Find us ..read more

Twisted Times is back and we are LIVE for Season 3! Who better to launch into the season than the star of My Unorthodox Life on Netflix, Miriam Haart. Download the @17live link in our bio on IG to join us LIVE and ask guest questions! Who is Miriam: I am a software engineering student at Stanford! I specialize in iOS Engineering, Data Science, and design. I also am on the hit Netflix series, "My Unorthodox Life" which debuted in 2021. I worked at Yewno as lead of product and engineering for Yewno Create, a platform for students to design, collaborate and publish articles to peer-reviewed Journ ..read more