Hello everyone, my name is Jinx Monsoon and welcome to a brand new episode of Hi Jinx with me.

Jinx Monsoon. Today, my guest is Hale Appleman, who I met this weekend at the Emerald City Comic Con.

You may know him from the role he played in the cult horror film Teeth.

You may know him from the fantasy serial magicians, but I just know him as my new friend Hale.

Listen to our conversation about gender norms and sexual politics in the world of film and TV acting.

And listen to us just kind of have a lovely chat about our experience at the Emerald City Comic Con.

All today on Hi Jinx with me. Jinx Monsoon, did I already do that part?

Hunker down, sink your teeth in and buckle up for some brand new. Hi Jinx.

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Hello everyone, I'm Jinx Monsoon and welcome to Hi Jinx, a podcast where I, an international

passionately tolerated drag superstar, get to interview compelling and fascinating people about

how they became who they are and why they do what they do. Today, we are joined by actor horror

cult film star magician and general chill person, Hale Appleman. Hi Hale. Hi Jinx.

So, we're sitting here in your hotel room because you and I were both working the Emerald City Comic Con.

That's right. And by working, I mean, we were, we were, you know, invited guests.

I keep saying, I've been working the Comic Con and it makes it sound like I was like passing out

at a door. Oh yeah. Well, when they asked me to moderate your panel with Vendela,

I'm my, my heart exploded and I was very excited. It was the most exciting email I've gotten

in a long time. Your heart exploded? Yeah. I don't have one anymore. There's an empty cavity

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