We meet Pao (she/they), the perfect ingredient for a fun interview from start to finish. She’s a young actress in Central Florida, who played the Cannibal Chef in Zero the Writer‘s play Who Mothered the Corpse?  at The Orlando Fringe Festival in 2023.

Welcome to our tenth episode! Thank you for following and listening to us in our intro season. There's more to come as the show continues evolving. We're having a blast making it, and hope you are doing the same while listening. 

Pao is one of Orlando’s up-and-coming, fresh and energetic talents. We learn about her acting, her family and her roots, and her personal views on sexuality and gender. This week of Orlando Pride, we share her message of positivity, acceptance and her go-getter attitude. She shares about her passion for acting and performing, and lets us in on what makes acting and inhabiting new characters so enticing. For Pao, experiencing new characters is a break from reality.

🚨The interview starts with an ASMR segment, but then goes back to regular conversation. Please keep in mind that the regular sound levels do come back ‼️ 🚨

Before the interview with Pao, Lex and Tony give an update on the state of Tony’s voice. He has an inflammation at the fold of a vocal cord, mostly an annoyance that’s very much in the way of everything ☹️. Tony has dealt with it before without surgery. Surgery would instantly fix the symptom, but not cure the problem which is chronic. We’ll keep you updated on his progress toward recovery. Send us good vibes and join us on instagram to keep up with us!

Lex, on the other hand realized he signed up for skydiving! This would happen sometime in March next year. We’ll keep you posted as we get closer to the moment of truth. 🚀 

Video excerpt courtesy of zero the writer. 

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Leader(s) drunk with power and wealth refuse to step aside. Can you blame them?!  They have everything they want and then some!

Does that sound familiar? Nope, we're not talking current world politics, tho that IS real life. Prime ministers, senators, presidents, queens, televangelists or popes, you name it, they all cling to power as if their lives depended on it, even when their domains are falling apart because of them.

*Spoiler Alert on the TV Show reviewed in this episode.*

But yeah, no, we're not talking about world politics. Foundation on Apple TV+ is an epic sci-fi show that you need to check out! The second season recently wrapped up with an ending that left us wanting more.

On this episode of The Lex + Tony Show,  we review the second season (only some spoilers included) and give you our ratings for the show overall with a side of our usual irreverent banter. Learn how this show rates on Visuals, Acting and Storyline and get the scoop on future seasons. 

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Listen to the second part of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Robinson of Audubon Covenant Church. If you’re listening for the first time, we encourage you to listen to the first part of the conversation - and the other episodes too! :D

We start out by briefly talking about Pastor Sarah’s take on the unconditional love the church should have for all people.  She underscores that Love does not force. Love gives freedom. This is a message she embraces from a place of acceptance and a desire to see social justice in our community and world. Pastor Sarah is committed to so many causes locally, as Vice President of the Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka, and abroad with missions trips to Kenya where she contributes her voice to the conversation around hunger, sustainability and climate change. 

We hear more about her approach to evangelicals who disagree with her stance as an ally and how she personally addresses the subject with her peers, friends and church members. 

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If extending love toward others regardless of their walk of life is crossing the line, then Rev. Sarah Robinson does so proudly - speaking publicly and calling out political agendas that target the LGBTQ+ community. She is an artist, advocate, servant leader, ally & friend. She is passionate about her ministry, centered on giving to, welcoming and affirming everyone.

When Lex + Tony heard Pastor Sarah speak at a rally, her powerful message for inclusion and against unjust laws targeting LGBTQ+, immigrants and minorities wowed them.

They knew they had to meet her, get to know her, and ask her how she can hold those views as a pastor. Members of the LGBTQ+ often face rejection, exclusion, conditional acceptance or calls to convert. Hearing such a loud and clear message of acceptance and allyship definitely stood out.

For Lex and Tony, church life in their youth was overshadowed by homophobia, intolerance and intimidation. No wonder, they both ended up as members of the “Nones”, a growing group of people who grow up in the church but who decide to leave; when surveyed about their religious affiliation, their answer is “None”.

Bringing up Church for Lex+Tony, is a huge topic because it’s personal. The guys share a little of their history growing up and some of the reasons why they left. It’s important to share their experiences to explain any trepidation about going back. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Meeting Pastor Sarah shows them that it is possible to be welcomed in Church and, more importantly, that there are still people willing to say and do the right thing - to stand up as allies especially in days like these. 

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