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Night Fever

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About this Podcast:

Join James St James and co-hosts Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyond. Featured guests include Dianne Brill, Michael Musto, Peter Gatien, Lisa Edelstein, Moby, and Joey Arias among others. It's campy, it's gossipy, it's jaw-droppingly funny...definitely must-hear podcasting.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

20%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Night Fever

What is Night Fever about?

Join James St James and co-hosts Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato as they talk to the leading New York nightlife figures of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and beyond. Featured guests include Dianne Brill, Michael Musto, Peter Gatien, Lisa Edelstein, Moby, and Joey Arias among others. It's campy, it's gossipy, it's jaw-droppingly funny...definitely must-hear podcasting.

What has Night Fever covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Kenneth Hash aka Lil' Kenny" (21 October 2026, 44 minutes), "Desi Santiago" (14 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "William Norwich" (7 October 2026, 61 minutes).

How often does Night Fever publish?

Night Fever publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 53 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Night Fever?

Booking probability for Night Fever is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Night Fever requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Night Fever's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Night Fever?

The strongest fits for Night Fever are Artists, Writers & Performers and Event & Concert Promoters. Night Fever has an arts audience.

About the host

Night Fever is an arts podcast with 53 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 21, 202644 minS6

    In this episode, hosts James St. James and World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey sit down with a true icon of the 1990s New York City club scene: the brilliant, fabulous, and lovable Lil' Kenny. From ruling Club USA...

  • Episode #9

    Desi Santiago

    Oct 14, 202653 minS6

    Hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato are joined by multidisciplinary artist and former Club Kid Desi Santiago (aka Desi Monster) for an unfiltered journey through 1990s New York nightlife. Desi opens...

  • Episode #8

    William Norwich

    Oct 7, 20261h 1mS6

    This week on Night Fever, James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato sit down with legendary journalist, author, and fashion insider William Norwich to talk all things New York society and gossip culture. William...

  • Episode #7

    Sally Randall

    Sep 30, 20261h 5mS6

    In this episode, hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato are joined by downtown legend and nightlife icon Sally Randall. Step inside the glitter, chaos, and legendary stories of the club scene as Sally...

  • Sep 23, 20261h 10mS6

    Step beyond the velvet ropes with hosts James St. James and Fenton Bailey as they welcome the legendary Lincoln Palsgrove IV, the suave gatekeeper who masterfully curated the doors of Manhattan’s most exclusive '80s and...

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  • Episode #5

    Nora Burns

    Sep 16, 202659 minS6

    This week on Night Fever, hosts James St. James, Fenton Bailey, and Randy Barbato sit down with quintessential New York nightlife icon, writer, and comedian Nora Burns. From arriving in Manhattan in the late '70s to...

  • Episode #4

    Raja

    Sep 9, 20261h 4mS6

    In this episode, Drag Race legend Raja discusses her earliest experiences in the LA club scene of the '90s at places like Ripples, Peanuts, Arena, and Circus. From her teen years experimenting with Club Kid looks to...

  • Sep 2, 20261h 2mS6

    This week, James, Fenton, and Randy sit down with the undisputed king and queen of the underground, Chi Chi Valenti & Johnny Dynell. From the grit of the Mudd club to the glamorous theater of Jackie 60 and beyond, this...

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    Christina Visca

    Aug 26, 202654 min

    On this episode of Night Fever, hosts James St. James and Fenton Bailey sit down with legendary nightlife figure Christina Visca. Tune in as they dive deep into the campy, glamorous, and wild history of running NYC's...

  • Episode #1

    James St. James

    Aug 21, 202654 minS6

    Night Fever season six starts with an extra special guest who really needs no introduction - James St. James himself! James chats with WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato about his childhood, moving to New...

  • Episode #10

    Tish & Snooky

    Aug 20, 202552 minS5

    Supericonic downtown sister act Tish & Snooky recall their days as backup singers for Debbie Harry, their own band The Sick Fucks, opening the first punk boutique in America, and creating their game changing hair color...

  • Aug 13, 202555 minS5

    The undisputed Queen of House Music, Screamin’ Rachel, talks about recording the first house music song, her early days in the Chicago warehouse scene, and her friendships with Frankie Knuckles and Marshall Jefferson.

  • Episode #8

    April Palmieri

    Aug 6, 202547 minS5

    Former It-girl April Palmieri discusses Club 57, her time in the band Pulsallama (once described as “13 girls fighting over a cowbell”), and singing backup as a Bodacious TaTa for her best friend, John Sex.

  • Jul 30, 20251h 5mS5

    It’s a special two-part episode as we catch up with a couple of former clubkids and give them back their 15 minutes of fame. First up: Christopher Comp on working for Michael Alig as well as his favorite parties and...

  • Jul 23, 202547 minS5

    Photographer and artist Christopher Makos talks about the ‘70s and ‘80s nightlife scene, his legendary tenure at Interview magazine and being besties with Andy Warhol.

  • Episode #5

    Brad Gooch

    Jul 16, 20251h 21mS5

    Male model turned bestselling author Brad Gooch talks about Warhol, Mapplethorpe, his former life in the fast lane, and his new biography of Keith Haring, Radiant: The Life and Lines of Keith Haring .

  • Episode #4

    Nick Egan

    Jul 9, 20251h 3mS5

    Legendary graphic artist Nick Egan recounts his early days in the ‘70s punk rock scene, collaborating with Malcom McClaren and Vivienne Westwood, creating iconic album covers for Bow Wow Wow, Culture Club, The Clash...

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    Amanda Lepore

    Jul 2, 20251h 7m

    Trans icon and global superstar Amanda Lepore describes her early days as a dominatrix and original clubkid as well as becoming a muse for photographer David Lachapelle and designer Richie Rich.

  • Episode #2

    Jodie Harsh

    Jun 25, 202558 minS5

    The UK’s busiest drag queen, Jodie Harsh, recalls nightclubbing in the early 2000s, the life of a celebrity DJ, and her upcoming memoir, 'You Had to Be There'.

  • Episode #1

    Nell Campbell

    Jun 18, 202550 minS5

    Rocky Horror legend and ‘80-era Queen of the Night Nell Campbell discusses her early days in London, the show that launched her to superstardom, and her oh-so-chic eponymous nightclub.

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