Label Queen hosted by: James Aguiar

Label Queen with Laird Mackintosh

james aguiar — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0000

Join Label Queen host James Aguiar as he sits down with Laird Mackintosh of Thoroughbred New York. We sit down and dig deep into his fascinating background beginning in Canada and the world of Ballet, moving to NYC to land roles on Broadway in Mary Poppins, Jeckyll and Hyde, and most notably in Phantom of the Opera where he holds a VERY interesting and trivia worthy distinction.

We follow him upstate where he started one of the most insider secrets in fashion. His studio/vintage space holds one of the largest Ralph Lauren collections in the US and is accesible on an appointment only basis. This unique business models has fashion insiders and collectors visiting him from all of the world, not only, for his vast collection but for his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for the Ralph Lauren Brand. Housing both men and womens with a specialty for 1970's through the 1990's his care and dedication assures a timeless fit and lasting impressions. We also explore what RL could look like past it's legendary founder taking bows on the runway and what makes Ralph so quintessentially American.

I also recap some pop culture..cottage definition anyone? and give mt thoughts on everything from Love Story, The beauty and DTF St. Louis.

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Labels Queen: Thank You!
(00:00:53) - The Life of Being a Podcaster
(00:02:39) - Pod Topics: Pop Culture, True Crime
(00:04:55) - Is A Cottage a Cottage?
(00:07:11) - The Beauty and American Love Story
(00:09:06) - American Love Story
(00:10:18) - DTF St. Louis
(00:11:31) - The Phantom of the Opera in Fashion
(00:13:01) - Interview
(00:15:04) - Dancing at a young age
(00:17:29) - Adam Levine on The Phantom of the Opera
(00:20:48) - The Phantom's Last Night
(00:26:25) - The Phantom of the Broadway Musical
(00:27:21) - The World's Largest Ralph Lauren Collection Is in Kingston,
(00:33:04) - James Kingston on His Ralph Lauren Collection
(00:38:11) - The Life of Ralph Lauren
(00:44:54) - Ralph Lauren: Will the Brand Survive?
(00:49:13) - Ralph Lauren's New York Store
(00:50:30) - The Real Life of Selling Fashion
(00:54:33) - James Corden Thanks for Having Me

Label Queen with Jay Manuel

james aguiar — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Welcome to season 3. Do you wanna be on top? Join Label Queen host as he sits down with Jay Manuel. The former America's Next Top Model Creative Director and I sit down and spill all the tea on the New (and explosive) Netflix Documentary Reality Check, his relationship with Tyra, Nigel and Miss J. We also get into the Telly Nellies of the mid 2000's, His novel The Wig, The Bitch and The Meltdown and If he would do a reality show again. The answer may surprise you.

I also recap all of the Academy Award nominated films, and dip into the Blake and Justin mess (just a little).

Have a question or a comment? Email me @labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:09) - Return to Label Queen: The First Episode
(00:01:11) - The Good, The Ugly, and The
(00:04:27) - Best Picture Nominations 2017
(00:10:43) - Interview
(00:12:49) - L.A. Manuel on Being Underdressed
(00:13:35) - Nigel on America's Next Top Model
(00:16:14) - Vogue's Anna Wintour on The Norm
(00:18:01) - Tyra in the 'Real Life' Documentary
(00:21:36) - The Making of 'Oscars'
(00:22:07) - In the Elevator With Michael Moore
(00:23:21) - The Tyra Factor Photo Shoot
(00:25:35) - Tyra on The Race Lopping Shoot
(00:28:34) - Reality Shows: Are We Smarter Today?
(00:29:27) - On The Landscape of Beauty and Fashion
(00:35:50) - Jay-Z on Working With Tyra
(00:40:15) - In the Elevator With Kesha On The Book
(00:45:14) - Tyra on Another Reality Show

Label queen Season 3

james aguiar — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Label Queen Season 3 is coming back! Join host James Aguiar as he chats all things fashion, style and pop culture with some of the most compelkling people in the biz. We are starting off with a bang!..let's just say "You wanna be on top?"

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:25:00 +0000

Guess what kidz? It's a BONUS EPISODE!

Join label Queen host James Aguiar and extra special guest Television Producer Deb Cullen @debcullen as we take a deeeeep diiiive into the evolution of the Hallmark Christmas Movie. We answer the burning questions...Why we love them? Why we hate them? Why we love to hate them? What are the tropes the get us. Why a bigger budget may work against them. Why don't they fill those coffee cups? We also choose our top 5 of all time , and find out who are favorite ingenue is and who are favorite Hallmark hunk is.

Deb and I have been watching these for so long we remember when Jonathan Bennett was playing straight. We explore why the movies may have gotten better after Candace Cameron Bure left..there was BCCB and ACCB #iykyk

It's laugh after laugh ! Join us as we dive into the world of Hallmark Christmas films, exploring their evolution and the reasons behind our love for them! From classic tropes to unexpected surprises, these movies have a way of capturing our hearts.

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

Chapters

(00:00:08) - Top 5 Hallmark Episodes
(00:02:42) - Hallmark's Deb Cullen
(00:03:29) - Why The Hallmark Christmas Movie Is So Funny
(00:08:14) - The New Hallmark: Cult Classic
(00:11:04) - Adam Levine on Hallmark's Romance Novels
(00:14:18) - This One Thing Drives Me Crazy
(00:14:49) - The Empty Coffee Cup
(00:15:55) - What's Your Favorite Time Travel trope?
(00:16:26) - George Clooney on The Royals
(00:17:02) - Is The Royal Guy Hot?
(00:19:27) - Hallmark: Tension
(00:22:17) - Christmas Episodes 2
(00:24:17) - The Top 5
(00:24:34) - Hallmark Hallmark Top 5
(00:26:21) - Crown for Christmas
(00:27:31) - Christmas in Rome, Sam Page
(00:28:40) - Hallmark Christmas: A Royal Christmas (2012)
(00:30:43) - Jean Smart in The Christmas Carol
(00:31:35) - Hallmark Christmas Movie No. 1
(00:34:47) - Holiday Hall of Fame

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:15:00 +0000

The season may be coming to a close but we are still roasting and toasting Hallmark Christmas movies. Join Label Queen host James Aguiar and comedian, writer and producer Lauren Kincheloe for the latest bit of hilarity. We are stepping back in time (2013) for a very immersive deep dive into a Hallmark Classic "A Very Merry Mix-up" heres the plot.

A Very Merry Mix-Up is a popular Hallmark Channel original Christmas movie that first premiered on November 10, 2013. Directed by Jonathan Wright, it is a staple of the network's annual "Countdown to Christmas" programming. The story follows Alice Chapman (Alicia Witt), an antique shop owner who is traveling to meet her fiancé Will’s family for the first time. Due to a series of travel mishaps—including lost luggage and a broken phone—she mistakenly connects with the wrong "Mitchum" family.Believing they are her future in-laws, Alice spends a heartwarming Christmas with them and develops a deep connection with their son, Matt (Mark Wiebe). When her actual fiancé finally arrives, Alice must decide if the "mix-up" was actually a twist of fate pointing her toward her true destiny. ummm-oooo-kkkkaaaay

find out who we would play, who we might "date?" annd why I have an Alicia Witt obsession.

comments or questions? email me labelqueenpod@gmail.com follow on insta @labelqueenpod

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Labels Queen The Hallmark Holiday Christmas Episodes
(00:01:18) - A Very Merry Mix Up
(00:03:23) - 2013 Hallmark Christmas Movie Review
(00:03:57) - The Dress That Won't Fit
(00:06:44) - The Worst Proposal Ever
(00:09:52) - The Macrobiotic Scandal
(00:11:00) - The Love At First Sight In '
(00:13:48) - What A Couple Should Do In The Rain
(00:17:02) - When You Should Have Killed Your Significant Other
(00:18:54) - In The Elevator With Condo Daddy
(00:20:02) - The Grandfather's Home
(00:23:31) - The Story of An Ornament
(00:25:22) - In the Elevator With Stupid People
(00:27:42) - Alice Trafficked Back To Her fiance
(00:30:09) - "That place is so beneath him..."
(00:30:23) - Alice In The Elevator With The Douchet Brothers
(00:33:50) - The Clock Maker's Love Letter
(00:35:50) - The Millionaire's Christmas Message
(00:38:41) - The Daouche In Love And Loss
(00:41:38) - I'm The Girl Who Loves Christmas
(00:43:55) - Christmas Movie Review
(00:45:02) - Would You Sleep With Either Of Them?

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:57:00 +0000

'Tis the time to roast and toast, dissect and destroy the 2024 Hallmark Christmas movie "Twas the Date Before Christmas! Join me Label Queen host James Aguiar and comedian, writer and producer Lauren Kincheloe @squalid_gold as we break it ll down for you. Spoiler alert They kiss at the end!

Here's the plot: To prevent her family from canceling their long-standing "Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics," Jessie (played by Amy Groening) lies and claims she is bringing a date to the festivities. She meets Bryan (Robert Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the day with her family. The family mistakenly believes they are a serious couple, unaware that it is actually their first blind date. As they participate in eccentric events like snowball fights and gift-wrapping contests, they begin to develop genuine feelings for one another.

Find out who we would... who we would play and all sorts of other fun stuff along the way.

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - The Label Queen
(00:01:12) - Twas The Night Before Christmas
(00:02:46) - Twas The Date Before Christmas Review
(00:03:16) - The Worst Dates In The World
(00:06:23) - How To Get A Woman To Commit To You
(00:09:31) - The Blind Date
(00:12:21) - Aunt Lily's Christmas Vacation
(00:13:41) - Christmas Olympics
(00:16:01) - Brian and Shelley's first kiss
(00:18:02) - Bake Off With An Elephant
(00:21:01) - We Go Back To The Christmas Olympics
(00:22:06) - The Stranger In The Home
(00:24:32) - Christmas Story
(00:27:07) - Warm Heart Candles Gets The Eviction
(00:28:05) - Ideal For Christmas?
(00:29:25) - Hallmark Christmas: The Letter
(00:30:10) - Brian vs. Don in
(00:32:50) - Can You F*ck Either Of These Two?
(00:35:57) - Lauren Kinchelo on Playing the Uber Driver

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Do you have a thing for Hallmark Holiday movies? I mean really have a thing? Then sit back and relax as Label Queen host James Aguiar introduces the Hallmark Episodes.

Join me and comedian, writer, and producer Lauren kincheloe @squalid_gold as we dissect and destroy, roast and toast the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movie ⁠Christmas Above the Clouds⁠ a modern retelling of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, primarily set during a long-haul flight.

Heres the deal Ella Neezer (Erin Krakow) is a workaholic CEO of a travel company who is known for her stingy, demanding, and unsympathetic nature, earning her the nickname "Krampus" from her underappreciated employees. Eager to avoid the holiday season altogether, Ella books a Christmas Eve flight from New York to Sydney, Australia. Because of the time difference, her plan is to take off on December 24th and land on December 26th, skipping Christmas entirely. On the plane, she is accompanied by her assistant, Bobbi Cratchit (a nod to Bob Cratchit), whose son Tim has a medical condition. In a twist of fate, Ella discovers her ex-fiancé, Jake (Tyler Hynes), is also a passenger on the flight, sitting in first class across the aisle.

Once the plane is at cruising altitude, Ella is visited by three quirky spirits representing her past, present, and future. These in-flight visitations force her to confront the personal choices that led to her professional success but left her "flying solo" in life.

Through this magical journey at 30,000 feet, Ella is forced to see the errors of her ways, the impact of her selfishness on others, and the love she thought she had lost with Jake.

wow just wow and yes her name is Ella Neezer! so much to go through and make sense of this one. Find out if we would?.#iykyk and who we would play! it might surprise you!

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lauren Kinchela
(00:00:39) - Straight Guy Loves Hallmark Holiday Movies
(00:01:56) - Christmas Above The Cloud Review
(00:03:42) - In the Elevator With Jonah Hill
(00:04:03) - The Real Ebenezer Scrooge
(00:07:09) - What A Christmas Caroler
(00:09:12) - The Gay Flight attendant Gets Assaulted
(00:10:58) - Airline Sydney: The Weird
(00:14:15) - The Christmas Sitter
(00:16:42) - The Ghost of Christmas Past
(00:19:22) - When You Can't Help Your Love Interest
(00:20:50) - Marlene In The Christmas Story
(00:24:17) - He Is The Ghost of Christmas Present
(00:25:13) - Ella At Her Sister's Wedding
(00:25:55) - The Ghost of Christmas Present In The Elevator
(00:29:45) - Lonely Librarian
(00:32:29) - The Flight attendant gives the entire plane a room
(00:33:56) - The Christmas Story
(00:36:47) - "I Love You"
(00:36:58) - Christmas Above The Clouds Review

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:10:00 +0000

Do you have a thing for Hallmark Holiday movies? I mean really have a thing? Then sit back and relax as Label Queen host James Aguiar introduces the Hallmark Episodes.

Join me and comedian, writer, and producer Lauren kincheloe @squalid_gold as we dissect and destroy, roast and toast the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movie ⁠A Newport Christmas⁠ a romantic comedy-drama (????) that is part of Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" lineup.

Heres the plot: Ella Stewart Grafton (Ginna Claire Mason), a wealthy, charitable socialite in 1905 Newport, wishes on a Christmas comet for a different life and true love. She is magically transported to 2025, where she meets Nick (Wes Brown), a local historian who owns her schooner in the future. As they fall in love, Ella must decide whether to stay in the future, which risks erasing her legacy in the past, or return to her own time.

There is a lot to understand here from quantum physics, to string theory , time travel, compass reading, talking encyclopedias and a whole lotta Nordstram Rack! Buckle up for this time travel mess and find out if they will fall in love. Lets just say this is not the Gilded Age!

Also find out who wen would sleep with and who we would play!

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Hallmark Christmas: The Christmas Comet
(00:01:41) - Hallmark Channel's Time Travel Holiday
(00:03:43) - The Island Heiress
(00:06:54) - Ella On The Boat
(00:10:29) - The Dress for Ella Stewart's Ball
(00:13:40) - The Good Guy in
(00:16:02) - The End of The Book
(00:18:01) - Christmas Story, Episode 2
(00:21:07) - Read Your Map
(00:21:48) - Christine On The Museum Board
(00:23:04) - The Christmas Story (
(00:25:09) - He Used To Be A Sailor In The Past
(00:27:24) - Adam and Ada in The Ball
(00:29:14) - The Victorian Fan Signals
(00:30:46) - Ella's Christmas Dress
(00:33:16) - Adam and Rex Grafton
(00:34:28) - What did you think of A Newport Christmas?
(00:36:14) - What Would You Play In A Newport Christmas?

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Do you have a thing for Hallmark Holiday movies? I mean really have a thing? Then sit back and relax as Label Queen host James Aguiar introduces the Hallmark Episodes.

Join me and comedian, writer, and producer Lauren kincheloe @squalid_gold as we dissect and destroy, roast and toast the 2025 Hallmark Movie A Christmas Angel Match. Here's the "plot". Two Christmas angels with opposing matchmaking styles who are forced to work together to unite human soulmates before the holiday, while also discovering their own unexpected romantic connection.SynopsisMonica (Meghan Ory), a traditionalist, and Michael (Benjamin Ayres), who is spontaneous and fun-loving, are top-performing Christmas Angels in the "Christmas Connection Department". When the department faces downsizing, the two are unexpectedly paired to ensure a couple, Daisy and Patrick, fall in love by Christmas Eve. Their clashing methods and the undeniable spark growing between them complicate the mission, leading to a surprising Christmas connection no one anticipated.

As ever there is a lot to unpack, from every feather quill pen, to the corporate mechanics of heaven. We re-cap it all.

Find out who we would play and wether or not we would sleep with either of these two.

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Hallmark Holiday Christmas Movie Review
(00:00:49) - A Christmas Angel Match
(00:02:42) - Angel Matchmaking: Tender Hearts
(00:03:46) - The Holiday Connection No One Saw
(00:04:13) - A Christmas Angel Match
(00:04:55) - Monica In The Meet Cute Mishaps
(00:07:41) - People Try To Go To Heaven
(00:08:15) - The Story of The Angels
(00:09:51) - An Angel Connection
(00:12:41) - The Coffee Collision Between Monica and Michael
(00:15:41) - Patrick Adopts An Old Person From Holly Haven
(00:18:15) - Hallmark Christmas Flash Mob
(00:19:56) - Patrick And Daisy's Christmas Dance
(00:20:53) - In the Elevator With Amy Hall
(00:21:21) - Inside Holly Haven, the Senior Living
(00:22:00) - Daisy And Patrick Kiss Under The Christmas Tree
(00:24:17) - The Clouds Go For A Jog In Heaven
(00:26:34) - Christmas Story: The Stalker
(00:28:27) - Daisy And Patrick's Grindr Moments
(00:31:15) - Monica and Michael's Apology
(00:33:00) - A Christmas Tree That Doesn't Shed
(00:34:15) - The Christmas Angel Match
(00:35:38) - Hallmark Christmas: Who Would You Play?
(00:38:44) - A Christmas Angel Match

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:50:00 +0000

Do you have a thing for Hallmark holiday movies? I mean really have a thing? Then sit back and relax as Label Queen host James Aguiar introduces the Hallmark Episodes.

Join me and Lauren Kincheloe @squalidgold as we dissect and destroy, roast and toast, 2022’s Hallmark Movie The Holiday sitter. Heres the plot.. Sam is a workaholic bachelor who's babysitting his niece and nephew during the holidays. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from a handsome neighbor and soon finds himself in an unexpected romance. Does he? Is he? There’s so much to get through as this known for being the network's first Christmas film with a gay couple in the lead roles and do we have a lot to unpack (and it’s not just Hawaiian themed aloha shirts. From their “meet cute” to their final kiss ( in front of the neighborhood and family) we re-cap it all.

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also find out who we would play and who we would sleep with?

Questions or comments? Email me @labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Hallmark Holiday Special
(00:00:37) - The Holiday Sitter
(00:01:09) - Hallmark Holiday Romance
(00:02:16) - The Holiday Sitter
(00:02:47) - Dr. Boring in The Holiday Sitter
(00:06:45) - Jason And Stavros In The Gay Meet Cute
(00:09:59) - Baby Sleeps Like A Demonic Child
(00:12:35) - Jason Deserves Money For His Lawyers
(00:14:26) - Sam Fails At The Christmas Lights Walk
(00:17:02) - I Can't Wait For The Baby To Come Home
(00:19:19) - Hallmark Christmas Movie
(00:21:46) - Sam The Father Of The Kids
(00:24:41) - Sam's Christmas Present For Jason
(00:26:54) - Sam and Jason's Christmas Story
(00:30:33) - Sam and Danya's Love Letter
(00:31:49) - "The Phantom of the Opera"
(00:32:35) - No More Kissing In A Romcom
(00:34:26) - Who Would You Play In The Holiday?
(00:35:27) - Holiday Sitter Review

Label Queen The Hallmark Episodes

james aguiar — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:53:00 +0000

Do you have a thing for Hallmark Christmas movies? I mean really have a thing? Well Label Queen hosted by James Aguiar is roasting and toasting the season and the Hallmarkery of it all. Every closed mouth kiss, every Prince or Princess, every bit of marshmallow on your nose will be recapped. Join me and my co-host comedian, writer and producer Lauren kincheloe as we break it all down for you.

In this episode we dive into " A Royal Montana Christmas" let's just say...It's a lot. Think you know the plot? You do! But let's have some fun on the merry way.. Also big points for discovering new sovereign nations!

Enjoy.. comments or questions email me at labelqueen@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Labels Queen
(00:02:04) - A Royal Montana Christmas: Hallmark Movie Review
(00:03:37) - Victoria Returns to Peaceful Pines in '
(00:05:52) - The Princess Diaries
(00:09:27) - The Great Duchess of Cambridge's
(00:10:41) - Hallmark Movie Synopsis
(00:13:05) - The Homepun Breakfast
(00:16:06) - He Should've Asked Her To Dance Instead
(00:20:43) - How To Decorate Your Home For Christmas
(00:22:05) - The Wedding Recap
(00:25:59) - The Royal Wedding
(00:28:36) - She Loses Her Love In The Stables
(00:31:57) - The Royal Family's Breakfast
(00:33:40) - The Worst Kiss In The World
(00:35:31) - Prince Victoria Of Zalarnia In The Movie
(00:38:30) - Outing The Holiday Characters

Label Queen with Dana Thomas

james aguiar — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:57:00 +0000

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen: A Final Podcast
(00:01:08) - The Fashion Industry's Rise and Fall
(00:03:39) - The Encyclopedia Of Ugly Fashion
(00:05:30) - 3 Fashion Books You Need to Read
(00:09:53) - In the Elevator With Dana Thomas
(00:12:20) - Fashion's Toughest Place
(00:15:44) - The Bubble of the Universe
(00:16:36) - The Fight for Women in Fashion
(00:17:42) - The Versace Fashion Debut
(00:21:12) - Tom Ford's Gucci Collection
(00:25:09) - Can Sustainable Fashion Really Happen?
(00:29:08) - Pump the Brakes: How Luxury Lost Its Luster
(00:33:15) - Julia Roberts on the
(00:34:14) - George Galliano on Dior's Hype
(00:35:53) - In the Elevator With Dana Harris
(00:37:26) - How To Write a Book About Fashion
(00:38:41) - Dana Flannery on the Queen Mary 2

Label Queen with Guy Branum

james aguiar — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:32:00 +0000

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

Chapters

(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

Label Queen with Troy Iwata

james aguiar — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:29:23 +0000

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

Chapters

(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 '

Label Queen with Philippe Trinh

james aguiar — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:10:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with fashion designer turned social media food star Philippe Trinh.

Philippe grew up in Kansas City and started out thinking he'd be a graphic designer. He went to Johnson County Community College, but pretty quickly pivoted into photography. Toward the end of that program, He shot a fashion show at the school, and that completely changed his path — and quickly got hooked on fashion design and ended up graduating with a BFA and then went on to Kent State’s Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Design.

Right after that, he packed up and moved to New York City. and interned with R. Scott French, then worked with Adam Lippes, Phillip Lim, and later Perry Ellis Collection where he got to help design their runway shows under the Creative Director, John Crocco. And I started my own label, AELEIS

After spending several years designing with LF USA/Global Brands Group, and then with Tailored Brands with Joseph Abboud.

In 2020 everything flipped. The company restructured, COVID hit, and suddenly out of a job and like a lot of people, really worried about my parents’ health he started craving all those nostalgic Vietnamese foods from my childhood, scared to think he didn’t have any of their recipes written down. So I started cooking, documenting, and reconnecting with my roots. That’s how Whiskey and Booch his popular instagram account was created.

What began as him preserving family recipes has grown into a community of over 150K people who love Asian comfort food as much as he does.

Collaborations include brands & platforms like Tastemade, The Feedfeed, and Amazon Fresh.

Philippe's videos have gone viral and his Pho videos have reached 1.3 million views, and his homemade sriracha video which has over 7.6 million views is still growing.

Philippe and James also make a delicious and easy Vietnamese chicken salad.

Also hear James thoughts of food trends and his highs and lows of the culinary sort.

questions or comments?

email: labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lab Label Queen
(00:03:16) - The Lowest In Food Trends
(00:05:15) - Highs in Food
(00:07:45) - Joseph Abboud
(00:08:43) - Philippe Trinh
(00:09:11) - The Real Label Queen
(00:09:34) - How to Win at Life
(00:09:48) - Why People Like Kombucha
(00:10:42) - Seek North: The Kombucha Experience
(00:13:18) - Vietnamese Fashion Designer Ching Chong on Growing Up in Kansas
(00:16:50) - Working For Many Different Designers
(00:19:22) - Joseph Abboud on Starting a Line
(00:21:27) - Vietnam's First Lady on Her Turn from Fashion to Food
(00:25:12) - The Fashion Connection Between Food and Fashion
(00:26:28) - The Sweetest Videos of Your Dad and Me
(00:27:52) - Farmers' Vietnamese Coriander Salad
(00:30:38) - Easy No-Bake Recipe
(00:31:37) - Maria Philippin: Would You Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?
(00:33:56) - Vietnam's Traditional Food

Label Queen with Coco Rocha

james aguiar — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000

Join Label Queen host James Aguiar as he sits down with Model Coco Rocha. Coco's legendary career includes being scouted at an Irish dancing competition in Vancouver, Canada, when she was 14 years old. Her career took off in 2006 after meeting fashion photographer Steven Meisel, which led to a cover of Vogue Italia.

In 2007, she famously appeared in a Jean Paul Gaultier runway show by performing an Irish dance which Vogue dubbed the Coco moment. She is also known as the queen of the pose a nickname she earned for her versatility and skill in posing, which she honed through her dance background.

She has appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and walked for top designers, including Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel, and Balenciaga.In 2014, she co-authored the book Study of Pose, a 2,000-page encyclopedia of poses.

Rocha was an early adopter of social media, using platforms to build her brand and give models a public voice. She was recognized by Time magazine for her Twitter account and by TikTok for being a top female creator.

In 2018, she founded the Coco Rocha Model Camp, a master class that teaches models not only how to pose and walk but also how to navigate the business side of the industry.

She is also a co-owner of the Nomad Management Modeling Agency, where she works to mentor and develop a new generation of talent

We talk about her just announced clothing line as well as our upcoming journey together on Cunard's Transatlantic Fashion week setting sail in late October.

Also hear my highs and lows in the fashion industry as well as my top picks for fashion in film.

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

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen: Fashion Week Episode 3
(00:01:22) - The journey of the Fashion Industry
(00:02:18) - My Favorite Fashion Movies
(00:03:08) - Top 5 Worst Fashion Movie Lists
(00:05:07) - The Gilded Age: The HBO Drama
(00:05:54) - 10 Worst Fashion Movies
(00:07:09) - #1 Fashion Movie
(00:10:50) - Coco Rocha
(00:11:40) - Coco Rocha on the Supermodel
(00:12:23) - Michael Flatley On Being Discovered As A Model
(00:14:02) - Inspiring the Next Supermodel: Naomi Campbell
(00:15:35) - Having That First Vogue Cover With Steven Meisel
(00:18:00) - The 'Coco Moment'
(00:19:57) - In the Elevator With Naomi Campbell
(00:22:28) - The Queen of Poes: A 2000-Page Encyclopedia of P
(00:24:49) - Naomi Campbell on America's Next Top Model
(00:25:18) - Coco Rocha on Working Hard For Your Money
(00:29:58) - Coco Rocha's Model Camp
(00:32:32) - Cindy Crawford on her 3 children's aspirations
(00:34:34) - Coco on Being a Supermodel
(00:39:37) - Bob Mackie at the CFDA Awards

Label Queen with Dennis Golonka

james aguiar — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with Dennis Golonka. Golonka is a photographer, director, and founder of UTP magazine. As a child, his parents built a darkroom in the basement of his home. His love for photography was born in that cold, dark room where he would spend hours learning all he could about the medium. Upon graduating college he moved to NYC and began assisting various photographers while attending SVA. Upon graduating, Dennis landed a job in the Art Department of Harper's Bazaar under the legendary Fabien Baron, where he became the photo editor and a frequent photographer. Eventually, he left the magazine to work as a photographer full-time.

Join us as we discuss his wildly popular Podcast Blow-Up when Liz Tilberis transformed Bazaar which he co-hosts. We chat all things Harper's Bazaar in that very special time where money was no object and art reined supreme. We explore the models of the day and celebrities as well as that groundbreaking September 1992 cover with Linda Evangelista. What made Liz Tilberis an exemplary leader and true visionary.

Dennis also wrote a book called Two-Faced about co joined twins set against the backdrop of film and media.

We also dive into his personal work and how those formative years help shape his personal successful career.

Get a glimpse into James highs and lows of the week. Where does Hunting Wives fit in, what does the word image mean to him, and what film does Cate Blanchett need to do next.

Questions or comments? email: labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen
(00:00:31) - Labels Queen: Image
(00:03:26) - The Hunting Wives Review
(00:04:57) - Diane Arbus Exhibition
(00:07:13) - The Other High: Finding Vivian Mayer
(00:08:59) - In the Elevator With Dennis Golonka
(00:10:09) - Label Queen
(00:10:49) - What drew You to Photography?
(00:15:41) - Prince on His Friendship With Rebecca Blake
(00:17:57) - Harper's Bazaar: The Elevation
(00:20:04) - Anna and Liz in Vogue Feud
(00:20:47) - In the Elevator With Liz Tilbarris
(00:24:16) - How Blow Up When Liz Tilbarris Transformed Harper's B
(00:29:22) - Fabulous Wendy Goodman on Working With Fabienne
(00:30:27) - The Most Challenging Shoot
(00:32:00) - Harper's Bazaar: 150 Years of Imagination
(00:34:50) - The Bizarre Years of Celebrities
(00:37:15) - I Wonder What Would Liz Tilbarris Do Today
(00:37:57) - How Did Working at Bazaar Influence Your Photography?
(00:38:59) - Linda Evangelista's 'Allure' Cover
(00:40:23) - Two Faces Review

Label Queen with Nigel Barker

james aguiar — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:28:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with "noted" fashion photographer Nigel Barker.

Nigel is a multifaceted English personality known for his work as a fashion photographer, author, filmmaker, former model, and reality television star. He rose to international recognition through his role as a judge and photographer on the popular reality show America's Next Top Model. Beyond America's Next Top Model, Barker has engaged in a variety of other projects:

Watch and listen as James and Nigel go behind the labels and talk about everything from those legendary America's Next Top Model editorial shoots, The famous Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell beef and what it was like working with both legends. Learn how Nigel himself began his career on a modeling competition show, and what he thinks of camera phones. We talk about his two books, what really makes a super model and his latest venture in ready to drink cocktails.

His brand the Barker Company has hit the RTD market in a huge way. With his bottled (and canned) espresso martini and cappuccino martini making huge moves in the industry in a short amount of time.

No subject is left untouched!

Also James highs and lows in pop culture just might involve a very stinky cruise as well as a look back at Ballroom culture through the lens of a very beautiful film.

questions or comments? please email labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen
(00:01:10) - The Poop Cruise Documentary
(00:06:05) - I'm Youm Venus
(00:10:15) - Nigel Barker
(00:11:45) - Nigel James on the iPhone
(00:14:20) - Adam Levine on How He Became America's Next Top Model
(00:19:53) - Remembering Top Model
(00:22:19) - Top Model: The Challenge
(00:25:56) - Favorite Country On Top Model
(00:28:10) - The Face: From Tyra to Naomi
(00:31:43) - Bookmark: Models of Influence
(00:36:08) - The Ready-To-Drink CURL
(00:40:23) - In the Elevator With Jennifer Lopez
(00:41:52) - Barker's Espresso Martini
(00:45:54) - The Coffee and Cream Martini
(00:47:02) - Peppermint Coffee Company
(00:49:02) - Nigel Williams on Being a Label Queen
(00:49:39) - "Go for It!"

Label Queen with Robin Givhan

james aguiar — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:27:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with Pulitzer Prize winning author Robin Givhan. Robin is an acclaimed American fashion critic and journalist, currently serving as the Senior Critic-at-Large for the Washington Post where she covers fashion,politics, race and the arts.

Robin earned the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2006, becoming the first fashion writer to receive that honor.

She has authored books such as The Battle of versailles: The Night American fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History (2015), and most recently, Make it Ours: Crashing the Gates of culture with Virgil Abloh, published June 24, 2025.

We speak about the in and outs of Virgil's rise to the top of luxury fashion and what inspires her to write a book in the first place. She takes a surprise question from a mystery person and explains what she thinks of Michael Jackson and Beyonce as fashion icons.

I also unpack the word "delusional" and hear my highs and lows which include the "dangling divas" and the fascinating life of a rock groups muse and inspiration.

questions or comments? email me at

labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - The Label Queen
(00:01:04) - Delusion
(00:02:46) - The Golden Girls Is Ending
(00:03:50) - Low of the Week: dangling divas
(00:06:34) - Pulitzer Prize Winning Critic Robin Peck on The Washington Post
(00:07:54) - Robin Givhan at the Brooklyn Book Festival
(00:08:14) - From Make It Our Own to The Battle of Versailles
(00:13:51) - The Why Virgil Abloh Changed the Fashion Industry
(00:17:52) - Virgil on Working With Kanye West
(00:22:25) - Virgil At Vuitton: Not Being Put Into a Box
(00:27:18) - Virgil at Vuitton: Michael Jackson
(00:32:23) - O.T. Abloh on Growing Up
(00:34:49) - Virgil on Michael Burke's Death
(00:37:30) - Pharrell Williams's Contribution to '
(00:40:32) - Surprise Question for Paris Fashion Week

Label Queen with Julie Klausner

james aguiar — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he speaks with the inimitable Julie klausner.

Julie is an actress, writer, comedian and producer.

We unpack our mutual love of the 1970 special Racquel starring Racquel Welch, we speak about the emotional impact of Pee Wee Herman and the recent HBO documentary. We also dive into the the fabulous Hulu show Difficult People celebrating it's 10 year anniversary which she created, starred in and produced.

We find out why Stangers with Candy is and will always be the supreme inspiration.

Her love of PAWS NY and animals in general.

We also find out why she's banned from Neiman Marcus and take a question from a surprise guest.

Of course we find out what my Highs and Lows are and what i think of "rich people"

All on the latest episode of Label Queen.

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labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:08) - Label Queen
(00:00:38) - Rich People on TV
(00:03:50) - Meth Arrest
(00:05:42) - Mariska's My Mom Jane documentary
(00:08:32) - Janeane Garlin on Difficult People
(00:09:38) - Julie Klausner at the Vanity Fair Interview
(00:10:48) - The Gospel Of Raquel Welch 1970 Special
(00:15:04) - Walter Walking Out of Broadway Shows
(00:16:21) - Pee Wee Herman: Coming Out the Real Me
(00:20:49) - Jane Krakowski on Being a Writer on '
(00:23:42) - The Disaster of Finding Your Fun
(00:24:47) - Shannon DeVito on Difficult People
(00:28:25) - Will and Grace's Comeback and Strangers With Candy
(00:30:31) - Sony Pictures Development Deal
(00:31:39) - Julie on Donating to Paws New York
(00:33:07) - I Got Banished From Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
(00:37:19) - The Making of A Princess

Label Queen with Nathan Lee Graham

james aguiar — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Join host James Aguiar as he catches up with the fabulous multi-hyphenate actor, singer, director, writer Nathan Lee Graham to discuss his iconic career. Find out why clothing is so important to him, what is was like on those early days of the beloved series The Comeback, his experience on Hulu's Mid Century Modern and that final scene with the late Linda Lavin. Meet the new love of his life and James and Nathan discuss those fabulous robes on Mid Century Modern.

Also find out what James' Highs and Lows are in pop culture.

Get ready to laugh, be inspired and get to know NLG just a little better.

Questions or comments? Email: labelqueenpod@gmail.com

Chapters

(00:00:09) - Labels Queen: Sex and the City
(00:02:45) - Adam Levine on Aiden in the Truck
(00:05:33) - Lena Dunham's 'Too Much' Review
(00:08:19) - Emily Ratajkowski in '
(00:09:27) - Fooling Around With Nathan Lee Graham
(00:11:14) - Adam Levine on His Contribution
(00:12:02) - The Comeback: Lisa Kudrow
(00:16:59) - The Cast of Arthur on
(00:20:01) - Arthur in 'The Fashion Guy'
(00:23:12) - Mid Century Modern: Fire Island
(00:27:07) - Lesbian Actor on Coming Out Fully Formed
(00:30:44) - The LGBTQ Critics' Choice Awards
(00:32:28) - Queer Activists'
(00:36:15) - Virgo on Being Most Comfortable On Stage
(00:39:26) - Lavin's Dog Is Named after the Late Linda Lavin
(00:41:44) - Nathan Lane on 'The Comeback'
(00:43:55) - Nathan Lee on Ending the Interview
(00:45:10) - MMC: The robe

LQ Trailer v2 | Jul 28, 2025 001

james aguiar — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:57:00 +0000

Label Queen hosted by: James Aguiar is premiering July 31st at noon. Find out who we are behind the labels we put on ourselves and the labels others put on us. It's style unstitched, unfiltered, and a little unhinged. With a mix of pop culture and surprise guest interview the worlds of fashion, celebrity, comedy art and cooking collide with hilarious results.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen

Label Queen Trailer v2 | Jul 28, 2025 001

james aguiar — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:34:00 +0000

The time has come on July 31st Label Queen hosted By James Aguiar goes live. Join me for a little pop culture a fabulous guest and a lot of fun. It's style unstitched, unfiultered and a little unhinged.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Label Queen