Destroyed Nonchalance

Troy and Rick take a break from research and writing to talk fun stuff. This includes Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Uzo Aduba in Mrs. America, telling us the story of the ERA’s early days. And while we’re stuck at home, working in front of our screens, Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela lead us on a field trip through America’s small towns to preach the healing power of drag in We're Here. Purse first! Poet John Ashbery and activist Barbara Gittings are this episode’s Relevant Queers.Find The Relevant Queer onImage Amplified,Instagram,Facebook, andTwitter.

With everything going on in the world, Troy and Rick have taken some time to process it all. Black Lives Matter, police brutality, the coronavirus, and social distancing. Yeah, it's been a minute. Troy and Rick are trying to get their heads around what life in 2020 looks like. There's nothing nonchalant about it. 

This week Jean drops in (via FaceTime) to describe what her experience with social distancing has been like. She works for a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland but for the past ten days, she's been working from home. Oh yeah, she's started watching Drag Race too! (Spoiler alert: she's no fan of either Brita or Aiden!).In the meantime, when not trying to get some research done, Troy's been finding time for Switch games Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Kentucky Route Zero.

Snatched.Just ask Gigi Goode. There are two moments every Drag Race contestant should prepare for: Snatch Game and that unfortunate time when they have to lip sync to stay in the game.Can we please remind the girls that the command, "lip synch for your life," means you should actually put in an effort. Two weeks' of limp lips do not for great entertainment make.

"Gay's Anatomy" had nothing on the backstage drama between Aiden Zhane and every other girl. Raise your hand if you're impressed by Brita. Nobody? The shade.

Troy and Rick describe their social distancing experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up to date on the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeThe Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlusNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource 

Troy and Rick describe their social distancing experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up to date on the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeThe Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlusNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource 

Troy and Rick describe their social distancing experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up to date on the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeThe Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlusNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource 

Can we please have Leslie Jones every week? She brought the comedy and wouldn't let up. She was essentially all of us, the fan who made it onto the set.And Gigi? She must be a top contender at this point. She's a triple threat: brains, beauty, and talent. We're glad to see a deserving winner this week.But it still stings to see any queen go home while She-who-shall-not-be-named continues to haunt the show.

Troy and Rick describe their social distancing experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up to date on the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeThe Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 ResourceWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlus  

Troy and Rick describe their social distancing experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. To keep up to date on the COVID-19 coronavirus, seeThe Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 ResourceWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlus  

"World's Worst"… possibly. The winner? We're not saying.In fact, we'll be trying not to say the name of She-who-shall-not-be-named, for the season. We weren't sad to see the eliminated girl sashay away, either.Who was judging this week? There was Michelle, Ross and Carson. Oh and the brilliant Charo! And there was Vivacious. Wasn't there someone else? Wait, wait, let us try to remember. Oh yeah, Olivia Munn. Meh.

Like most everyone else concerned with limiting the spread of the coronavirus, Troy and Rick are adjusting to living with social distancing. That means relying on the Internet, news and social media to make sense of what's going on. Troy wonders how the pandemic will impact his research. In the meantime, Relevant Queer continues to give some much needed hope and inspiration.Some of the key links right now?The Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Myth BustersMedilinePlusNHS Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource To find Troy and Rick on social media:Destroyed Nonchalance InstagramTroy WiseRick GuzmanThe Relevant Queer  

Controversy! Drag is all about crushing boundaries, but one contestant has obviously crossed the line. Now we're forced to choose. Either to tolerate her throughout the season or ignore the hard work the other girls have put into the competition. Congrats to Jaiden Essence Hall to taking the night. We’re also loving Rock M. Sakura and Aiden Zhane. So nice to have Ross Matthews back! We’re feeling a bit sorry for Robyn and Thandie Newton, though. As good as they were, Nicki Minaj is an impossible act to follow.

This week Troy and Rick catch up on the series Shrill, the movie The Lighthouse and seeing Bianca Del Rio at the Jamie stage door. They also talk about their work on Relevant Queer. This week they researched the lives of actress Mlle Raucourt, the poet Emilio Prados, and director Pier Paolo Pasolini.Click for more on Relevant Queer at Image Amplified.Find us on social media:Destroyed Nonchalance InstagramDestroyed Nonchalance at Image AmplifiedTroy on InstagramRick on Instagram

Ru’s back with Drag Race Season 12! Troy and Rick talk about Nicki Minaj who, lets just say it, slayed. Michelle and Carson held their own as members of the royal court. Who was Queen of the night? Was it politically-engaged RuPaul, fresh, reenergized? Widow Von’Du? What about Nicky Doll and Heidi N Closet?

Serena's back to talk with Troy and Rick about Renée Zellweger's Oscar-winning peformance in Judy, Madonna's Madame X, and her recent presentation at UAL Central St. Martins. Serena's message? We need to learn our histories. Connect with us!Destroyed Nonchalance on TwitterDestroyed Nonchalance on InstagramTroy on TwitterTroy on InstagramRick on Instagram 

Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! Fresh out of seeing the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Troy and Rick sit down to talk about their temporary neighbor, Madonna and Madame X.But first, they talk about Bojack Horseman, and Next in Fashion, two shows currently streaming on Netflix.Be sure to find Troy and Rick on social media:Troy:Instagram, LinkedIn, Academia, and Twitter Rick:Instagram

In their first podcast of 2020, Troy and Rick talk about Greta Gerwig and Little Women (What? No nomination for Best Director?), Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit, and seeing Bianca del Rio in Everybody's Talking about Jamie. In upcoming episodes, Troy and Rick hope to talk about Madonna's Madame X now that they've seen the show twice, and the movie Joker, after Todd Phillips's Q&A at Odeon Leicester Square.Troy describes the PhD confirmation process for his research project, and his recent presentation on his ontological investigation of fashion in social media. This leads the discussion into studying fashion as a practice. What does practicing fashion mean? Who does it? Why? Troy suggests that understanding fashion as a practice emphasises fashion's relation to the body and our social worlds.Find us on Instagram at[Destroyed Nonchalance (@destroyed_nonchalance) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/destroyed_nonchalance/?hl=en)[Troy Wise (@ia_troy_wise) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/ia_troy_wise/?hl=en)[Rick (@5by5forever) • Instagram photos and videos](https://www.instagram.com/5by5forever/?hl=en) 

After rewatching Rise of Skywalker, Troy and Rick reconsider J. J. Abrams’ handling of the Star Wars franchise.

Troy and Rick take on Rise of Skywalker after catching the triple bill at Odeon Leicester Square

In the second episode for this week, Troy and Rick talk about fashion branding. They make use of theories and concepts from previous episodes, including actor-network theory, identity, mediatization, and the social function of imagination. Destroyed Nonchalance can be found on Twitter at @DstroyNchalanceTroy can be found on Twitter at @troy_wiseRick can be found on Twitter at @5by5forever

It's been two weeks since their last recording, so Troy and Rick catch up on what they've been doing and watching. First up, they talk about I Lost My Body, the mysterious film by Jérémy Clapin. Next, they give their opinion on the latest Charlie's Angels starring Kristen Stewart. Finally, they're midway through watching Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, the Netflix holiday series perfect for awkward family viewing.Troy and Rick have also been working on The Relevant Queer, a media project in which they investigate underacknowledged aspects of queer culture that have shaped the world as we know it. "All things queer. Queer all things." The Relevant Queer on Instagram can be found athttps://instagram.com/therelevantqueer

Minisode 11: RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1 Episode 9And that’s a wrap! The first season on Drag Race UK is signed, sealed and delivered. This week we viewers were treated to a reunion of sorts as the girls share their thoughts during a BBC viewing party. Now that our British queens are out spreading their wings, where do we find out what’s going on?Some of our trusty sources:Voss EventsWorld of WonderJakeyonceTV Where you can find us in social media world:Instagram:Destroyed NonchalanceTroy WiseRick Guzman Twitter:Destroyed NonchalanceTroy WiseRick Guzman

Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel) are back in Frozen 2. Troy and Rick give their opinions on Disney’s sequel to the 2013 original. How do the two movies compare? Can Frozen 2 hope to recapture the magic of the first?   ★★★★

And the winner is…It all comes down to this. RuPaul chooses our first official UK queen. Baga, Divina and the Vivienne have brought it this season. Now they take to the runway to work it, own it, kill it, and leave us gagging. Baga has melted our hearts. The Vivienne, drag’s own Iron Lady, keeps us impressed. But it’s no secret Rick and I’ve been Team Divina for a few weeks now. So you can imagine how the night played out for us (No jokes. Too soon.

For this episode, Rick and Troy take on Actor-Network Theory. New to the theoretical framework, Rick dives in by describing debates around Actor-Network Theory, and uses it to describe how he plays the new Pokemon Shield (he's Team Sobble). On the other hand, Troy connects the performative relation between actors with his project’s examination of fashion branding and brand consumers (he’s Team Scorbunny).

For this episode, Rick and Troy pick up the discussion on narrative theory. Rick analyzes the ongoing narrative of the US government in the showdown between Nancy Pelosi, Congress and Donald Trump. Looking at the Oprah phenomenon, Troy explores the role of narrative in reinterpreting our own emotions in conforming to social situations.

It’s family week at Drag Race UK as Divina, the Vivienne, Baga and Cheryl team up with their moms and sisters for the family resemblance challenge. It’s hard to believe that we're almost to the end of the season! We've gotten quite attached to the UK girls. Judging by the previews, we might have something of a reunion next week? Gasp. Guest judges are Michaela Coel and Alan Carr.

When Rick, Serena and Troy come together over tea at St. Pancras to discuss narrative theory, Rick confronts the hugeness of narrative. While Serena questions the impact of social narratives, Troy considers how narratives implement social control.

In their first movie review for Destroyed Nonchalance, Troy and Rick give their opinions on Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, the sequel to horror classic The Shining.

Drag Race UK this week has the girls competing to brand and advertise their own bottled water. The competition is getting tight, and how are we all handling this week's departure? What's up with guest judge Cheryl and Michelle Visage? And, of course, RuPaul announced that auditions are open for Drag Race UK Series 2!

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK continues its reign. This week is about the girl groups. Troy and Rick discuss the showdown between the Frock Destroyers and Filth Harmony. After week 5, which girls are left standing? Who is next to go? What do we think of guest judges Graham Norton and Jade Thirwall from Little Mix joining Ru and Michelle in giving us yet another historic win?

This week, Troy, Serena and Rick meet at St. Pancras for dinner and a discussion on the recent Fashion Critical Studies panel at London College of Fashion.

Snatch Game comes to the UK! Troy and Rick discuss which girls brought it and which girls didn’t. Who are the season’s top contenders? And are there any predictions for Miss Congeniality? Too soon? Geri Halliwell and Alan Carr are the guest judges this time around.

RuPaul comes to the UK!

Troy, Rick and Serena continue to discuss the topic of mediatization. Rick describes how overwhelming consuming political media can be. Building on that, Serena reinforces the need for choosing our media sources carefully. Meanwhile, Troy calls for being mindful that the impact of mediatization is shaped by our being both consumers and creators of media content.

After discussing identity for the past couple of weeks, Troy, Rick and Serena introduce the topic of mediatization. Rick admits confusing mediation through digitization, with the cultural impact of mediatization. Troy discusses the idea of mediatized worlds, expanding the relevance of mediatization beyond digital culture and politics, by emphasizing the role of audience engagement across all forms of media. Serena suggests that media’s power stems from its appeal to the subconscious.

RuPaul comes to the UK!

RuPaul comes to the UK!

Building on last week’s identity conversation, Troy, Serena and Rick take on identity problems in mass media. Rick describes the challenge of finding gay hispanic representation in movies and television. Troy explores his aversion to how pop culture confirms identity stereotypes in its appeal to mainstream audiences. Similarly, Serena discusses how a critical attitude toward media lead to feelings of alienation. Together we discuss how observation and finding empathy with media characters translate into empowered choices for our own lives. 

Troy, Serena and Rick discuss identity. Everybody’s talking about it, but what does “identity” even mean? Rick shares how strong characters from television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Battlestar Galactica, helped him to understand the power of personal identity. Serena describes her complicated relationship with mainstream media’s take on identity. Finally, Troy describes identity as both a presentation and a performance, and contests the value of authenticity.

Rick organises birthday celebrations for Troy and Serena in Paris. Over breakfast on their hotel terrace, the three reflect on the Troy and Rick’s visit to Disneyland Paris, Serena’s visit to the Yves Saint Laurent studio museum, and their midnight visit to the Eiffel Tower. Next, the three are off to Versailles. They sit down and chat next to the Grand Canal. Topic of conversation? How their understandings of style, royalty, and celebrity culture impact their experiences at Chateau de Versailles.

It’s summer in London! Troy, Serena and Rick take to the rooftop to talk about the difficulties of working in the fashion industry. In Part 1, they catch up on life and current events in these tumultuous times. In Part 2, Troy contrasts fashion’s glamorised image with its gruelling workplace realities. He emphasises understanding perceptions and realities in terms of our personal aptitudes and career goals. Next, Serena explores the interdependence between the consumer ego and the fashion industry. Finally, Rick questions fashion’s need or ability to address mental health.

It’s summer in London! Troy, Serena and Rick take to the rooftop to talk about the difficulties of working in the fashion industry. In Part 1, they catch up on life and current events in these tumultuous times. In Part 2, Troy contrasts fashion’s glamorised image with its gruelling workplace realities. He emphasises understanding perceptions and realities in terms of our personal aptitudes and career goals. Next, Serena explores the interdependence between the consumer ego and the fashion industry. Finally, Rick questions fashion’s need or ability to address mental health.

For Episode 5 of the Destroyed Nonchalance podcast, Troy, Serena and Rick discuss fashion and mental health. Rick describes the role of self-esteem in his evolving understanding of fashion, while Serena compares the fashion industry to a merciless profit machine. Finally, Troy argues that fashion is meant to kill and regenerate us, and that any person or thing required to maintain continuity will eventually find their resources depleted.

For podcast Episode 4 of Destroyed Nonchalance, your hosts Troy, Serena and Rick discuss some of their postgraduate experiences at UAL Central Saint Martins. Troy and Serena give their take on the MA Fashion Communication Critical Studies course: from applying, getting accepted, and the challenging academic work required to reach graduation. Rick describes what it was like to go through Central Saint Martin’s MA Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries course, and the opportunity to shake Grayson Perry’s hand on the graduation stage. Troy explores how his recent diagnosis of dyslexia impacted his work in the program, and Serena and Rick join in to emphasize the importance of self-care in postgraduate studies.

For this third podcast dose of Destroyed Nonchalance, your hosts Troy, Serena and Rick chat about The Lion King and the Japanese anime Kimba The White Lion. Then they explore the connection between dystopian narrative and social reality. But starting things off, they catch up on their ongoing personal projects. Serena touches on her research for a new article on black European royalty, while Rick confesses feelings of insecurity in the face of career decisions. Are we feeling all angsty, yet? Should they cover meditation and breathing exercises next time? Destroyed Nonchalance: https://soundcloud.com/troy-wise-627299880 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNonchalance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destroyed_nonchalance/ RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:666782462/sounds.rss Troy's Instagram: www.instagram.com/troy_wise/ Serena's Georgian Diaspora work on Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgian_diaspora/ Rick's Instagram account, where he posts just about anything: www.instagram.com/5by5forever/

For this second podcast dose of Destroyed Nonchalance, your hosts Troy, Serena and Rick catch up on their personal projects and research. Serena describes her ongoing work with Coding Black Females. Rick regales with tales of a recent Pokémon trip to Germany, while Troy grapples with postmodern space and time. Easy, now. Why don't we pull up a chair and talk about Madonna and Madame X? Oh yeah, they think they’re fancy now with music and a little more production value. No credits necessary (Troy accepts all the blame). Links mentioned in the conversation: Coding Black Females: https://codingblackfemales.com Image Amplified: Instagram: https://instagram.com/image_amplified?igshid=1og1x5ylrwqq2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImageAmplified Destroyed Nonchalance: https://soundcloud.com/troy-wise-627299880 RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:666782462/sounds.rss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JfchwAaZk/?igshid=1hntdpk024oif https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JfnMHgTVX/?igshid=14upv2gyekhbr https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JftSIAl71/?igshid=1fyk6xshlxw1k Troy is Curious: Twitter: https://twitter.com/troyiscurious Instagram: https://instagram.com/troy_wise/ Serena: Instagram: https://instagram.com/soosay_creative?igshid=j0lbhzemq5i0

Episode 1 Your hosts introduce themselves in this very first podcast dose of Destroyed Nonchalance. Meet Troy, Serena and Rick as they try to explain why in the hell they would ever want to start a podcast project. The mission? "A journey beyond and beneath the cultural fringe!"(their words). Easy, now. Why don't we start things off with chilled, sunny afternoon conversation in Regents Park, in Central London?Links mentioned in the conversation:The Wallace Collection's Manolo Blahnik exhibit http://www.wallacecollection.orgDestroyed Nonchalance: https://soundcloud.com/troy-wise-6272...Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNonchalanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/destroyed_n...Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troy_wise/Serena's Georgian Diaspora work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgian_di...Rick's Instagram account, where he posts just about anything: https://www.instagram.com/5by5forever/