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Richie Goff

(He/Him)
Louisville
As seen in: Practical Wanderlust, Voice Tribune, Queer Kentucky
Covers:  Travel (international, budget, ethical), LGBTQ travel, Louisville-based travel, travel product reviews.

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Richie Goff’s Biography

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Richie Goff was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in English and linguistics. Richie enjoys performing in theatre productions (he attended a performing arts high school), playing the ukulele, and gardening in his free time.

Richie has always loved to travel, springing from three cross-country van trips with his family growing up. As Editor-in-Chief of Practical Wanderlust, he enjoys writing about international, budget, and ethi…

Richie Goff’s Journalist Portfolio

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Cain Culto Was Sent to Conversion Therapy. He Came Out a Pop Star. - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's ...

Cain Culto Was Sent to Conversion Therapy. He Came Out a Pop Star. - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's ...

Cain Culto was Andrew Padilla - a biblical studies student sent to conversion therapy at 20. Six years later,…

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Don't Dream It, Be It at The Carnegie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky'...

Don't Dream It, Be It at The Carnegie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky'...

Covington's Carnegie stages bold queer stories; "Rocky Horror" runs Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2025.

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'To Thine Own Self Be True': Kentucky Shakespeare to Debut Gender-Swapped 'Hamlet' - Queer Kentuc...

'To Thine Own Self Be True': Kentucky Shakespeare to Debut Gender-Swapped 'Hamlet' - Queer Kentuc...

Kentucky Shakespeare casts non-binary actor as Hamlet, debuting first queer romance on its stage.

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“KFC Santería” singer Cain Culto finds queerness in Kentucky Latin Art-Pop music

“KFC Santería” singer Cain Culto finds queerness in Kentucky Latin Art-Pop music

Some would call Cain Culto a fallen angel. Reborn to be authentically himself, Cain Culto is the long-nailed,…

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Worth The Hype : Online Coaching, Personal Training And Glute-Focused Workouts With Hype Man Fitn...

Worth The Hype : Online Coaching, Personal Training And Glute-Focused Workouts With Hype Man Fitn...

By Richie Goff Photos by Matt Johnson Sometimes, you have the drive to work out but don't really know what to…

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The Ultimate 4-Day London, England Itinerary

The Ultimate 4-Day London, England Itinerary

On this 4-Day London Itinerary, you'll explore world-class museums, stroll through lush gardens, and visit a …

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Cain Culto Was Sent to Conversion Therapy. He Came Out a Pop Star.

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By Richie Goff
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Cain Culto Was Sent to Conversion Therapy. He Came Out a Pop Star. by Richie Goff, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom May 12, 2026 In a time of political backsliding, artists are at the forefront fighting against white patriarchal ideals with acts of rebellious queerness and authenticity.
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Don’t Dream It, Be It at The Carnegie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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By Richie Goff
| Queer Kentucky Verified
Photos by Mikki Schaffner | @mikkischaffner Since the inception of theatre, the stage has been a place for the expression of the human experience in its purest form. From comedy to tragedy, we learn what it means to be human by watching actors embody characters who reflect different pieces of ourselves. But sometimes we find as Queer people that we don’t find ourselves reflected in traditional stories.
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Fried Chicken and Jockstraps: "KFC Santería" singer Cain Culto finds queerness in Kentucky Latin Art-Pop music

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By Richie Goff
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photos by Jordan Kirk Some would call Cain Culto a fallen angel. Reborn to be authentically himself, Cain Culto is the long-nailed, violin-playing, jock-strap wearing singer who has gained traction with his hit single “KFC Santería” and newest single “Kali Maa”.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only when tinkering on them at antique malls!

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I am most proud of working on my 5-Day Switzerland Itinerary. It was a trip I planned, took, and photographed by myself!

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Keep writing.