Ryan and Caroline are proud to be a part of Clear Channel's Pride Radio. After hosting the company's first-ever nationally syndicated gay radio talk show "PRIDE Radio with Ryan & Caroline," the pair continue to contribute to the station. Real life best friends, they're known as radio's "Will & Grace," and can be heard on nationwide on HD radio and online. They also frequently appear as Fashion Police in US Weekly Magazine.
How It All Came Together
Ryan and Caroline met during the summer of 2000 while working at VH1 in New York City and fast became best friends. Sharing a passion for film, they see more movies together than they do with anyone else.
In 2004 their friendship reached new heights as they became pop culturalized as "Ryaline" (their Brangelina nickname). They created the popular movie review blog WeSeeMovies.com where people the world over seek their movie reviews for what's in theaters now. WeSeeMovies.com has been ranked #2 in OK Magazine's "Must List" and crowned one of the "Best Blogs Ever" by VH1's Best Week Ever. The duo also syndicates a weekly movie weekend preview segment on AM and FM radio morning shows across America.
In 2006, this duo became radio's version of "Will & Grace," as co-hosts of the nationally syndicated radio talk show "PRIDE Radio with Ryan & Caroline."
More Than You Wanna Know
Ryan & Caroline thrive on pop culture and celebrity gossip. Both have worked in television as producers of major pop culture programming for networks like MTV, VH1, Showtime, Nickelodeon and even The Jerry Springer Show (don't hold it against them).
Living in New York City, they take full advantage of the city's abundance. They love doing weekend brunch as Pastis and Balthazar. During the week, before and after movie screenings, they enjoy restaurants like Otto, 'Ino, Bar Pitti and Vento.
Ryan & Caroline also love Broadway shows and, as if you couldn't guess... shopping!
“We have the chance to be role models
for other gay folks who wanted to play sports but never felt good
enough or strong enough.”
Mark Bingham was a shining light on one of the
darkest days in American history. On September 11, 2001, passengers
aboard United Flight 93 stormed the terrorists who had hijacked their
plane. The 9/11 Commission concluded this heroism diverted the plane
from its intended target, which was either the White House or the
Capitol in Washington, and caused it to crash in an empty field near
Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Bingham led the counterattack. He prevented the
destruction of a national monument and saved lives. Standing 6-foot-4
and weighing 220 pounds, Bingham was a star athlete, a savvy
entrepreneur, a fearless competitor and a man devoted to his family and
friends. Bingham was the CEO of The Bingham Group, a successful public
relations firm with offices in San Francisco and New York.
Bingham grew up in California, the son of Alice
Hoglan, a single mom who struggled to make ends meet. He graduated from
the University of California, Berkeley, where he helped the rugby team
earn national championships in 1991 and 1993. He played on the San
Francisco Fog, the city’s first gay rugby team.
Bingham hated losing and never backed down. He
once protected his boyfriend from an attack by wrestling a gun from the
mugger’s hand. After being gored at the running of the bulls in
Pamplona, Spain, Bingham showed off the scar as a badge of honor.
About 20 minutes before Flight 93 went down, Bingham called his mother. “This is Mark Bingham,” were his first words.She
immediately sensed something was wrong. “I love you” were the last
words she heard from her son. Alice knew if there was any way to turn
tragedy into triumph, Mark would lead the charge.
The Advocate named Bingham its 2001 Person of the
Year. He was posthumously awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in
2002. The Mark Kendall Bingham Memorial Tournament, an international
rugby competition predominantly for gay and bisexual men, was
established in his memory.
RYAN: I've never wanted to get married so badly in my whole life!
CAROLINE: I know. You would die for this opportunity.
RYAN:
I had a Wizard of Oz Bar Mitzvah, so you know I'd love an Oz wedding.
And this is the most Ozzy experience anyone could dream of.
CAROLINE: Pride Radio and 104.3 MYfm in LA is having a contest to give away a Wicked Wedding.
RYAN:
The winning couple will be married on the set of Wicked at the Pantages
Theatre in LA on October 30th. They can invite 12 guests for the
afternoon ceremony and what's even more thrilling is that Glinda and
Elphaba will sing the smash song "For Good" to the couple during the
ceremony. Then they get to attend the show that night and go backstage afterward for an exclusive tour.
CAROLINE: You must be dying!
RYAN: I don't even have a boyfriend, let alone a fiance. Can I enter to marry myself?
CAROLINE:
No. This is unfortunate timing as far as you're concerned. But
hopefully the couple who wins will appreciate it as much as you.
RYAN: I've seen the show on Broadway 37 times. I love it the most. That I can't enter is just so Wicked!
October 11th is National Coming Out Day!
Wednesday 10-08-2008 2:29pm CT
October 11th is a day during which millions of openly gay Americans will reflect on their personal journey coming out of the closet. Their examples offer support and encouragement to those still struggling with their sexual identities.
Our Stories is Pride Radio's offering on National Coming Out Day. Click below and listen to celebrities share their truth, strength, and hope about their own experiences coming out of the closet.
Leslie Jordan
Cholene Espinoza
Jenn Chrisler
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