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Fire Island: The Tea

Fire Island: The Tea

Written by: Nick Ammaturo and Marc Christensen
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Fire Island: The Tea, a storytelling platform and publication. The brainchild of the Naughty Pine and Books and Boys. A collection of interviews, stories, and anecdotes about the life, times, and happenings of queer Fire Island–follow along for a glimpse into the unseen and untold. From the boardwalks to your bedroom, the Tea is hot and ready to serve.

© 2025 Fire Island: The Tea Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Phoenix: A conversation with trans photographer and model Lea Duque.

    The Phoenix: A conversation with trans photographer and model Lea Duque.
    Nov 1 2024

    Lea shares a personal history and de-transition story. A discussion around gender and recognizing our own masculine/feminine energy as a spectrum that can help to heal.

    Follow Nick and Marc, as well as The Naughty Pine, Books and Boys, and Fire Island Tea on Instagram and Twitter. Podcast edit, mix, and theme music by Zach Wachter.
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    52 mins
  • Community 101: A conversation with award-winning architect Charles Renfro.

    Community 101: A conversation with award-winning architect Charles Renfro.
    Nov 1 2024

    An insight into his origins, Texan connections, renting Fire Island during the Aids crisis, reviving a Horace Gifford, sustainability in design and community living, and a sneak peek at the soon-to-come Aids Memorial.

    Follow Nick and Marc, as well as The Naughty Pine, Books and Boys, and Fire Island Tea on Instagram and Twitter. Podcast edit, mix, and theme music by Zach Wachter.
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    48 mins
  • A Return to the Pines: A conversation with Jari Jones, a plus-size trans model, actress, activist, and producer.

    A Return to the Pines: A conversation with Jari Jones, a plus-size trans model, actress, activist, and producer.
    Nov 1 2024

    A Return to the Pines: a conversation with Jari Jones, a plus-size trans model, actress, activist, and producer.

    Follow Nick and Marc, as well as The Naughty Pine, Books and Boys, and Fire Island Tea on Instagram and Twitter. Podcast edit, mix, and theme music by Zach Wachter.
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    1 hr
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