Listen to the delusional ramblings of "Icon in the making", Lady Red Velvet, as she narrates the world through the eyes of a drag queen!
With the 4th Bridget Jones movie coming out it seemed fitting to dedicate an episode to this British icon! Listen as we talk all this Miss Jones!
On the last day of the year it's time to reflect and look back at 2024 & be thankful for a wonderful year. It's important to be grateful for the little things as those are the things that mean the most when you add them up. So thank you for listening & see you in 2025 for more “Let them eat cake!”
Join me as I talk about the magical world of Harry Potter. From the page turning books to the wonderful movies I discuss my favourite characters & moments from the series. I also talk about my stance on supporting the Trans community & the disappointment of HP fans with the author's views on this.
Do you love Halloween as much as I do? If the answer is yes then listen to my Top 10 Halloween movies. From Scream to Ghostbusters but which movie will be Lady Red Velvet's spooky favourite?
I've been criticised for my fashion in drag many times but I am actually a proud Trash Queen & not ashamed to say it! For me being a trash queen is actually about thinking about shopping on a budget & sustainable living. In todays episode listen as I tell you about why being a Trash Queen is a good thing for your wallet & for the environment too!
Join me as I talk girl power with the fabulous Frida Nipple! Influenced by Kim Petras, Juno Birch and her own love of femme campiness this is a queen you need to get to know!
She is a gay icon, despite the gays wanting to murder her! Yes, today we have the 100% unofficial interview with Jennifer Coolidge!
And she's back with a vengeance and she's all fired up for a new season of fun & chatter! In todays launch episode I talk about how disappointment can lead to motivation & when a door closes in your face you can be the one that opens up your own door instead!
Find all about my exciting new theatre project “Dragatha Christie” in today's episode. I talk about my love of murder mysteries and what influenced me to create this new interactive theatre experience!
Today I take a nostalgic look back at how there were signs that Lady Red Velvet would eventually emerge & how the things from my past influence who I am today.
Today's episode is brought to you from the U.K. so I thought I'd tell you about some of my favourite things about the U.K. & a few of the things that I'd change if I could (the weather!) UK Hun? I certainly am!
In today's episode I count down my Top 10 gay movies. From Moonlight to Priscilla Queen of the Desert, some are hilarious, some heartbreaking but all are showing the LGBTQ community in all of its many different colours.
Join me in todays podcast as I chat to the amazing Eva en Escena who in just one year in drag has already achieved so much. Listen as we chat about drag influences, how she developed her drag style and persona and a whole lot more!
In the wise words of Tatiana “Choices”. In todays podcast I want you to play a game of choices with me. Simply select one choice from two options and see what it reveals about you. Are you sweet or savoury? Hot or cold? A plans or a train person? Can you guess my choices & how many are the same as my choices?
Wow! I attended RuPaul's DragCon this past weekend and boy was it amazing! Listen as I talk about the adventure I had with my friend Phil as we plunged into the epic world of DragCon!
In todays episode we meet the fabulous Alex Marteen, a singer, DJ & drag artist! We talk about his love of music and how he became such a versatile Queen!
Happy New Year to all my listeners! In this episode I review the crazy busy but epic end to 2023 & give you my New Year Resolutions for 2024. Will it be a New Year, New Me? Or just the same old me? Let's see shall we!
Hey Mr DJ put a record on… in this Episode of “Let them eat cake!” I talk to the absolutely fabulous Darling Peter! We talk about his life as a DJ, his musical influences and how Drag & working the Nightlife connect on so many levels.
Escucharme! Listen to me! Listen indeed as we talk to the fabulous Luke about celebrating live performance & how his night “Escucharme” provides a platform for people to express themselves in a safe space. We talk about autism and his personal experiences of being autistic in a creative world. And ofcourse there's plenty of chat about drag & cake!
She is the one and only @pititaqueen , Winner of Drag Race Espanya Season 3 @dragracees & in today's episode of “Let them eat cake” with me @lady.red.velvet we chat about fashion, Drag Race & lots more! Want to know which was her favourite “look” of the season? Well sit back with a cup of your favourite beverage and listen as Pitita ranks her Drag Race catwalk creations & explains what each meant to her.
At 45 years old, I'm at the older end of the drag queen spectrum but certainly not the oldest! In this episode I have a good old moan about some of the rubbish things about getting on in life but also celebrate the lives of 2 iconic drag artists who have dedicated their entire lives to drag! So raise a glass to growing old gracefully or not!
A podcast named “Let them eat cake” wouldn't be complete without an interview with the amazing Cakeman, Hayden. Listen as we chat about cake, Kylie & Sausagefest!
We kickstart Season 3 of “Let them eat cake” with a fabulous chat with poptastic Emmie Reek. Emmie is fierce Brazilian pop diva drag queen living in Barcelona & we have a wonderful time talking whilst enjoying a nice slice of cake! Welcome back babies! This season is off with a bang!
Inspired by Kathy Burka's podcast “Where there's a will, there's a wake” today's episode is what would Lady Red Velvet's funeral be like. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. This episode is more a celebration of life than death & what a glamorous funeral it would be!
Meet the stars of my Drag Academy! Listen as I talk about the talented Queens who are new to the drag scene in Barcelona & beyond & my advice to them for the future. Entertainment has never looked so good!
Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter, I am your girl for all seasons but which is your favourite? Are you a lover of spring & it's flowers & picnics or summer and those lazy beach days? Do you love an autumn walk in the woods or do you prefer a winter celebration? Listen & find out what the seasons mean to me!
In this episode I reminisce about some of the most disastrous dates I had in my single days, BD (Before David) You'll hear about flying dentists, less than romantic log fires & free kebabs! I hope your dating lives have as many laughs as mine did!
What would the world look like if Lady Red Velvet were Prime Minister of the U.K.? What amazing policies and laws would she introduce? Would you for example like a 4 day working week? Does the environment matter to you? Listen and vote for Velvet!
In this episode I'm joined by Sam & Ivana from the podcast “Laugh Laugh Please Please”!as we talk everything Eurovision!!
She's stunning, she's entertaining & she is the moment. Meet the incredible Tye in today's episode & listen as we chat about online Bingo, Magnum icecream auditions & the incredible AIDS Lifecycle. Trust me, you're in for a treat!
In this episode I don't just get to interview one amazing drag queen, I get to talk to two of them. Listen as Zsa Zsa, Muschi and I talk about their drag experiences, the importance of fashion & dance in their drag & much much more!
Spice up your life with Paprika! Listen as my Italian drag sister Paprika & I talk about drag beginnings, Pringles, Soft Porn & a whole lot more!
Well dear listener this episode title might be a little misleading as normally the phrase “reading is fundamental” is associated with talking shady or teasing another drag queen, but I ain't got no time for that! Instead it's about my Top 11 books to read. Far more healthy & fabulous! Let me know which books I should add to my shelf!
On today's episode I chat with the absolutely fabulous Kika Super Puta. Although pretty new to drag she's already developed a clear style & diection and it was a delight to talk to her whilst sharing a nice slice of cake!
Here are a few of my favourite things…. Blue skies, food, cooking, friends & family and lots more! Listen to the things that spark joy in my life!
What do you get when you combined 6 Gay Bars, 6 Groups, 6 Drag Queens… why, you get Ravalada! Listen and hear about my “winning” experiences at the fabulous Ravalada Drag Tours!
Are you a fashion lover? Do you like to dress up to go out? Or are you more at home in a baggy jumper and sweatpants? Find out about Lady Red Velvet's views on fashion and how it impacts her in and out of drag!
Find out what I'm good at and what I'm, let's just say, making improvements in! I'm very clear on what I have strengths and weaknesses in but how can I make links between them?
Having a holiday booked up is vital to my mental health. You need something to look forward to and nothing beats a holiday. Whether close to home or far away, a holiday is always something to make you feel good. Hear about my favourite holiday memories in this episode!
Who would you invite to your ultimate dinner party and what would you serve your guests? Listen and find out who I have included in my fantasy dinner party!
Which celebrities make it into Lady Red Velvet's Top 10 of celebrity crushes? Let's just say there's a whole lot of BEEFCAKE on my list! Phwoar!
Growing up in the 1980's has so defined who I am & looking back i can see how so many elements from the 80's has shaped my personality and style of drag. I really enjoyed taking this trip down memory lane and hope you enjoy it too.
Welcome to season 2 of “Let them eat cake!” We start this new season and new year with a look at New Year's resolutions and whether they are worth doing or not. A talk on anxiety and the pressures we put on ourselves and the need for giving ourselves a big warm hug to start the new year.
In the final episode of the season find out my likes (things that me we go Oh!) and my dislikes (things that make me go Eww!) Thanks for tuning in & I'll be back with Season 2 in next to no time!
Sometimes I think I'm like a superhero leading a double life; Mr. Mitchell, school teacher, by day & Lady Red Velvet, drag queen, by night! Listen as I talk about balancing the two and how important my life in teaching has been to me.
This episode is dedicated to the glorious seaside town of Brighton in the U.K. From it's thieving seagulls to thriving gay scene this city is worth a visit, especially during its Pride weekend!
Hey you guys! May the force be with you! Get away from her you b*tch! I am a huge movie fan and in this episode I talk about my favourite films and how they have influenced my drag shows. So get your bucket of popcorn and sit back and enjoy.
What does a drag queen crave after a show? Listen and find out! In today's episode I talk about a topic close to my heart… food!
What music makes you get on the dance floor and shake your booty? In this episode I take you through the music that I grew up with and still inspires me today. By the way there may be a few divas on the list!
In this episode I interview the one and only Mrs. Mitchell, Caroline… Lady Red Velvet's mother. Always a supporter of my creative projects she even lent me her bra when I was 15 years old to star in Maid Marian & her Merry Men! Listen as we talk about the things we love and what makes us laugh.
What do you do when you're really not very good at things? Well I play to my strengths. On paper I certainly don't have thd skills to be a very good drag queen, I can't dance, I'm rubbish at lipsyncing, I can't sing but I don't let it stop me doing what I love. This episode explores how you can make things work out when you play to your strengths.