Don't Be a Drag

In this Episode, Mason has returned. We talk with the one and only Diana Fire. She joins us all the way from Portland, Oregon, and is one of the newest campers of Camp Wanakiki season 2. Diana discusses with us her Drag, performing as a bearded queen, the Imperial Court System, and how to better work with/include the deaf community! Before that, Mason and I discuss a little about recent happenings with the reveal of the Camp Wanakiki season 2 cast, Taylor Swifts new LGBQT+ supportive song, the New York Magazine drag rankings, and other podcasts from the drag community. Diana Fire information  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/daddybeardragqueen/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/godianafire/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/godianafire - Website and merch. - www.godianafire.com Don't Be a Drag information - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DontBeADragPodcast/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dbad_podcast/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dbad_podcast - Email - dontbadrag10@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, we talk with current reigning Miss RoyGBiv and Miss Birmingham Rising Star, Colana Bleu. Colana is from Auburn, AL, and discusses their drag, Pride, Pride on the Plains, and the current public education system. To find more information about Colana, check out her Facebook and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

That is right, we are back. In this episode, we talk with a friend of ours, Ashley Stephens. She had never attended Pride before, so she and her sister joined Patrick at Pride on the Plains 2019. We also give some updates that we've missed since we've been gone.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

Just a quick update on where we have been the last couple months, what is going on now, and what is going to be happening this summer. We have missed you all, and we are happy to be coming back. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, Mason and I are discussing and reviewing Monét x Change's new EP "Unapologetically. Join us, listen to some great music, and give us your thoughts and comments on our Don't Be a Drag Facebook page, as well as our newly formed Instagram to see how the songs stack up. We also are spilling some tea on recent M&P Presents drama. Send us your comments! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, Mason and I are discussing and reviewing Alaska and Jeremy's album "Amethyst Journey". Join us, listen to some great music, and give us your thoughts and comments on our Don't Be a Drag Facebook page to see how they stack up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with self proclaimed drag queen of rap, Shawntae Arnette. Arnette discusses Black History Month, racism in the drag and LGBTQ+ community, her support community A.F.R.O., and supporting her family. To find out more about Shawntae, google her and check out her social media/Youtube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, we talk with Lotus DiArmani from Birmingham, Alabama. With Lotus, we discuss family, religion, drag, krewes, and social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In the episode, we talk with my friend and drag super fan, Mason Ward. Mason is a theatre performance major at JSU. We will be talking about about the new music released by five queens from the All Stars 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Queens discussed in this episode include Monét X Change, Trinity "The Tuck" Taylor, Naomi Smalls, Monique Heart, and Valentina. We also have two special song reviews from Alaska and Cynthia Lee Fontaine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with the current reigning Mr. Galaxy, Donny Mirassou. Donny is a goth/punk trans Drag King based out of the Silicon Valley in California. We discussed their drag journey, life complications, dealing with mental illness, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, we will be talking with our first Drag King, Mo B. Dick. Mo originally performed in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, Mo has moved to Los Angeles, California and is working on a lot of big projects. His biggest project right now is Drag King History, and we are excited to hear about his journey and his work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode, we will be talking with Omni Cocx. Omni is an outstanding performer from Our Place Bar out of Birmingham, Alabama. Not only is she a cast member with multiple groups, but she also hosts her own show on Thursday nights called Omni's Open Stage. In this episode we will discuss her drag, as well as issues that many queens of color face in the drag community. Episode originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on November 7, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with Sister Milky Juicy from Birmingham, Alabama. She is a relatively new queen on the scene, and is an extremely conceptive queen. In this discussion we will talk about her experience learning the art of drag, and her experience as a "bio" queen. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on September 19, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with Kandi Kane from Peidmont, Alabama. Kandi discusses "Cocky Queens", a charity drag show hosted by the Secular Student Alliance at Jacksonville State University. This year, Cocky Queens benefited the Birmingham Aids Outreach. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on October 10, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with Russell Howard. Russell is the director of Druid City Pride based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He discuss DCP's third annual pride, the organizations efforts to work with the local university, and their special guest for the event, Lady Bunny. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on October 3, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with none other than ObSINity. Having recently moved back to Birmingham, Alabama, ObSINity has hit the ground running. She discusses her experience in drag, and what she has been working on since her move back home. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on September 26, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with our very first Drag Queen, Imberli Vontrell. Imberli is the show director at The Corner Bar in Opelika, Alabama, and is currently reigning as Miss Caritas 2019. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on September 19, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with Chad Peacock. Chad is director of Pride on the Plains based in Auburn, Alabama. We discuss their second annual Pride festival and Pride parade, as well as the organization itself and their founding. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on September 12, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support

In this episode we talk with Sandra Elliot who is President of Jacksonville State University's student organization Students For Equality. Originally aired on 91.9 WLJS on September 5, 2018. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontbeadrag/support