Up2Speed w/ DJ Lina Bradford: NYC Pride Grand Marshal, Queer Nightlife Icon & Legendary DJ

Описание: Welcome to the very first episode of Up2Speed w/ David 🎉

In this debut episode, I’m getting up to speed with the incomparable DJ Lina Bradford: New York City nightlife icon, DJ, dancer, actress, media personality, and 2025 NYC Pride Grand Marshal.

We talk about everything from her deep, personal connection to Pride, including her grandmother marching decades ago, to how she builds legendary DJ sets that tell a story, her current suit era, and why community, empathy, and showing up authentically are at the core of everything she does.

Lina also opens up about launching her podcast The Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie and Lina, her philosophy on creativity and timing, and what it really means to be a protector of queer culture and chosen family.

Plus, we put Lina to the test in the very first Up2Speed Round, covering pop divas, Pride anthems, 90s NYC clubs, and her favorite doll from her iconic collection.

After our conversation, I break down what’s poppin’ in pop culture this week, including:
• Karamo Brown’s absence from recent Queer Eye press tour and the conversation around mental health
• Brooklyn Beckham’s very public family fallout
• Hilary Duff’s long-awaited return to the stage

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I’m David, and now you’re officially Up2Speed.