Drag Me Up with Willie Valentine

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This podcast is about telling the stories of Drag performers to help get a better understanding of the world of Drag. It's also a way to tell the stories of LGBT individuals, and straight allies to help foster better understanding of the LGBT community as a whole!

William King


    • Sep 7, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Drag Me Up with Willie Valentine

    Drag Me Up Episode 12: State of the Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 14:40


    Hello loves in this episode I sit down with myself and discuss the state of the scene I've noticed in Atlanta and Athens. Discussing things like the rise of Drag Kings, respect for AFAB performers, and the unfortunate set backs of racism in performances. Plus the excitement of having new merch and upcoming episodes!

    Drag Me Up Episode 11: RFS Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 58:41


    In this episode I sit down with Ron Francis Scoza of RFS Entertainment. Ron is a show producer here in Atlanta and is taking the drag scene by storm! We talk about what it takes to be a producer, what it's like to manage multiple shows at once, and expectations producers have for their performers. All of this while like always gushing over performers we love! As always enjoy!

    Drag Me Up Episode 10: Mavis Gary and Luna C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 50:28


    In this episode I sit down with Carrolton's own swamp hags of Drag Mavis Gary and Luna C hosts of the Mavis and Luna show. We were talking and getting ready for the show and it was a blast. It was fun to be able to get some insight into the west Georgia drag scene and see what it's like out in the swamp. As always this podcast does feature explicit content so listener discretion is certainly advised!

    Drag Me Up Episode 9: Dotte Comm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 60:00


    In today's episode I get to sit down with Atlanta's great Dotte Comm! We go all over the place in this interview and it is amazing! I learned so much from Dotte Comm and enjoyed being able to talk with her so much! This interview was so fun and I hope y'all enjoy. Again audacity corrupted some of the file so the last few minutes of the interview have been cut.

    Drag Me Up Episode 8: Dolly Spottswood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 77:19


    TRIGGER WARNING: Listener discretion is advised. This episode features conversations that may make some listeners uncomfortable. In this episode I had the chance to sit down and chat with the lovely new queen Dolly Spotswood. We had a great time talking about the Atlanta drag scene and what it's like for new performers, as well as getting into putting old lives behind you to start living as you truly are.

    Drag Me Up Episode 7: Dr. Annise Mabry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 54:18


    In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Dr. Annise Mabry to discuss the Dr. Annise Mabry's up coming drag show "Drag4Diplomas". It is a charity drag show being held in Atlanta that will benefit Thrive For Pride helping LGBT youth to get their high school diploma!

    Drag Me Up Episode 6: Dean Trippe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 56:50


    Hello everyone! On this episode of Drag Me Up I have my good friend and amazing artist Dean Trippe on to talk all things queer. Specifically LGBT issues and comic books. We get into representation and how to do it well, talk all things MCU and have just a wonderful time. Enjoy!

    Drag Me Up Episode 5: Xt Venus Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 92:15


    In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Xt Venus Valentine! we got into some pretty heavy topics so listener discretion is advised. We talk about the struggles the LGBTQ community faces on a daily basis. The threat the Trump administration poses to LGBTQ individuals, and as always talk Drag!

    Drag Me Up Episode 4: Demi Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 63:30


    In this episode I had the immense pleasure of sitting down to chat with the beautiful Demi Valentine an up and coming queen on the Atlanta scene. We had a great time talking about what it means to be a drag queen. How to balance being a queen with the rest of life and even make my very own drag name!

    Drag Me Up Episode 3: Zodie Yak

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 56:06


    In this episode I sit down with the cosmic queen Zodie Yak. We discuss her drag influences, what it was like growing up LGBT in small town, and what it takes to be a drag queen in Atlanta.

    Drag Me Up Episode 2: Alex Suarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 65:19


    WARNING: This episode features explicit language. In this episode of Drag Me Up with William King I had the pleasure to sit down with the immensely talented Alex Suarez! We talk about what it was like for her to come out, how she got into being a drag queen, and some important things to remember as a new drag queen. T

    Drag Me Up Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 27:05


    This is the first episode of Drag Me Up with William King! In this episode I will be discussing the goals of this podcast, my coming out story, and the future of the LGBT community as a whole!

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