Midwest Drag 101

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess close out the series by discussing current anti-queer legislation and the important roles that allies have to play as we strive towards a brighter, more inclusive future.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap their Pride 2022 and some interesting conversations they had around their celebrations.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with one of the sweetest visiting lecturers we've ever had on the show, Sheridan Steele, to discuss what it means to her to be that ever-important figure in our community, a drag mother. Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Sheridan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see her live every month at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana!

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with a stunning and hilarious visiting lecturer, Uma Jewels, leading a discussion on drag inspirations and how those change (or don't) over time. Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Uma on Facebook and Instagram and see her live at Crossings Lexington!

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Vanta Black, to discuss her experiences as a drag queen while simultaneously fighting all sorts of isms (as well as a busy schedule).Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Vanta on Instagram and Twitter @vantablackcincy and as hypochrisy on TikTok!

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess improvise their way through an episode by going back to their roots--an icebreaker, some Drag Vocab, and a 90s-themed Pop Quiz!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Jamona Fever, to discuss why we should give new or unknown performers a chance.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Jamona on Facebook (Jamona R. Fever) and Instagram (randallg19)!

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss the importance of voting in primary and local elections, civic duty as a member of the queer community, and auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, farewell to Below Zero/The Cabaret.Royalty Free Music from BensoundNot sure who's on your ballot? Check out https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Natalia Marie Milian, to discuss her experiences as a proud, black trans woman in the Midwest drag scene..Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Natalia on Facebook (Natalia Maria Milian), Instagram (natalia.m.milian), and Snapchat (nataliamarie115)

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Brentlee Bich, to discuss their experiences as a male entertainer in the Midwest drag scene.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Brentlee on socials, including TikTok @itsbrentleebich

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, The Lady Phaedra, to discuss the responsibilities of being a drag performer.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to get your Phaedra merch! https://theladyphaedra.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  discuss drag etiquette's unspoken rules for performing.Royalty Free Music from BensoundFeeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  welcome a visiting lecturer, Karina Lee Phoenix, to help us examine and discuss the sparkliest facet in the crown of drag, pageants. Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to follow Karina for upcoming shows at https://www.facebook.com/karina.phoenix.73

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  discuss performing and enjoying drag in typically straight spaces.Royalty Free Music from BensoundFeeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  recap drag Christmas, a.k.a. Halloween, and celebrate P.H. Dee's birthday by discussing some highlights over the last three years. Royalty Free Music from BensoundFeeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today,  we welcome two visiting lecturers, Trayla Parks and Casey Pond, to discuss their upcoming reign and the many exciting changes they're hoping to implement within the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today,  we welcome visiting lecturer, Benita Bloom, to discuss  growing up in Appalachia and how their gender identity shaped them as a person and a bearded queen.Be sure to find Benita on social media and see her live!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess  briefly talk about healthy skin routines (or the lack thereof) and then finish it out with a round of Pop Quiz! Whitney Edition. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess give advice on the basics for putting on your very own drag show.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today,  we welcome visiting lecturer, Scarlett Fever, to discuss something we're all familiar with--bullying--both inside and outside the drag community. Be sure to find Scarlett on social media and see her live at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana, Old Street Saloon in Monroe, Ohio, and Bar 1868 in Oxford, Ohio!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we welcome not one but two visiting lecturers, to help us explore the intersections of drag and burlesque, Ginger LeSnapps and Alexander Cameron.Make sure you don't miss the LeCamerons in Cin City Burlesque Presents Midwest Undressed on November 6, 2021: https://fb.me/e/2UbqXj8y9Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer Aurora Starr to discuss how drag can be a pathway or epiphany for trans people.Don't forget to thank Aurora with a tip, a follow, donating to Transform Cincinnati, or checking out her OnlyFans:Instagram: @Aurora.StarrVenmo: Aurora_StarrCashapp: AuroraStarr9889Charity: https://www.transformcincy.org/donate-1OnlyFans: www.OnlyFans.com/MsRori_TSRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we take it easy after a busy month and recap how we celebrated Pride in 2021. Didn't get to celebrate or not quite ready for Pride to end? Then you should check out Phaedra's Side Show Pride Special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qs8L3h_29QRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we finish out Pride with a visiting lecturer to help us better understand an important fixture of the queer community, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, with one of Cincinnati's fantastic own, the hilarious Sister Char Cooterié-Board, MBA.Don't forget to follow Char on Twitter @Board_mba because you know you need some more of her wit!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

 P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we continue celebrating Pride by welcoming a non-performing visiting lecturer, Stephen Lane, to help us school the children on the history of Black drag performers in Indianapolis. Interested in volunteering to record Indiana queer history? Stephen would love to hear from you! Email him at slane@indypl.orgRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Molly Mormen, to help us tackle a difficult discussion, centered on religion and queerness. (TW: This episode includes discussion of suicide.)Thank Molly Mormen with a tip for her enlightening conversation: Venmo: @molly-mormenRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states.  On the syllabus today, our season 4 premiere and two-year anniversary, we’re celebrating by having some cocktails, and talking lewks and fashion in drag on the national and local levels.Royalty Free Music from BensoundSpeaking of fashion, you'd look great in P.H. Dee merch!https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, our season 3 finale, we celebrate the end of the semester by answering some of your burning questions and play a round of Pop Quiz! Britney Edition.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDo you have your P.H. Dee merch yet?https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Landon Stripp, to discuss how one might navigate mental health and/or disability in the world of drag, especially during the pandemic. Thank Landon Stripp with a tip for his hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @madzpumpkinCash App: $madzpumpkinRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we discuss the veracity of popular drag myths to set the record straight...well, as straight as we can.Royalty Free Music from BensoundDon't forget to check out Dee's performance along with some other excellent local talent:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwSooPAQxs087QRrY5b0wAnd you know you want that P.H. Dee merch:https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome two visiting lecturers, Wayne and Ashley to participate in some of our favorite segments and games. These two Slay Queens host an awesome podcast out of Cincinnati that may not be about drag, but they help us school the children nonetheless.Royalty Free Music from BensoundBe sure to listen, rate, review, subscribe to Slay Queens wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow them on social media @slayqueenspod

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we’re making some class announcements and playing a special round of Pop Quiz! Gaga edition to keep our spirits bright as we enter the new year.Royalty Free Music from BensoundYou know you want that P.H. Dee merch:https://phdee.threadless.com/

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Trayla Parks, to help us understand the International Imperial Court System, and in particular how this system works within Cincinnati. Thank Trayla Parks with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @TraylaParksCash App: $TraylaParksRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we’re getting down to business, literally! We’re discussing aspects of accounting, managing, and marketing as a freelance drag performer.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Coca Mocha La'Tif, also known as The Fabulous Breezy Van Buren, to join our discussion on gender identity and expression and how this informs art forms, including but not limited to drag, and watch out, she might take you to the mat if you don’t pay attention.Thank Coca Mocha La'Tif with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @BreYonRoxCash App: $BreYonRoxZelle: breon.c.dorsey@gmail.comAlso be sure to check her out on social media at BreYonRox and tune into her VR YouTube channel at BroYonRox VR or TikTok at BreYonRoxMySoxRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we define and discuss what performers mean by “home bar” or “being on cast,” and what the perks and drawbacks associated with these things might be. Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of Dee's appearance on Slay Queens.Give Slay Queens a listen here or any other place you listen to your favorite podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mYjdhZTFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Aura Tannen, to help us honor the spooky season by reviewing Dragula: Resurrection with us and continue our ongoing discussion on alternative drag. Thank Aura Tannen with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @AuratannenCash App: $AuratannenRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, P.H. Dee and Jess discuss the trials and tribulations of dating as a drag queen.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Annita Melody, to discuss starting off as a drag performer and some of the challenges and successes a drag baby may experience. Thank Annita Melody with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @dillon_smallsCash App: $dillonsmallsRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, P.H. Dee and Jess do their first crowdsourced discussion, in which they consider the different reasons that (straight) women love drag.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, P.H. Dee and Jess do their best to focus on their hopes for the future of Midwest drag and in general. They also revive a few neglected segments, including Drag Vocab and Pop Quiz!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Barbie Crash, to talk about drag as performance art as well as the importance of strong drag family values. Along the way we also give some music and movie recommendations since we're still under Miss Rona's reign.Thank Barbie Crash with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @barbiecrashRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Kora Sline, to talk about every queen’s crowning glory, hair, and also discuss some of the most meaningful (good or bad) moments as a performer, and how we can deal with things when they don’t quite go as planned. Thank Kora Sline with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @kora-sline Cash App: koraslineRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today is a discussion of how to virtually celebrate Pride month during Miss Rona’s reign, be it locally, nationally, or globally, as well as ideas on how to help others celebrate Pride and how this year may change future celebrations.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a non-performing visiting lecturer to help us school the children on the convergences and divergences between trans identities and drag artists, and give some advice to those struggling in lockdown.Further information and donation options:www.gendernexus.orgwww.damien.orgRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we kick off a new segment, Give Me Life, which highlights anything and everything that’s getting us through Miss Rona’s reign, and then we’re discussing some of our favorite Midwest drag performers that have real star power, and in our opinion, could win it all someday. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. This week we welcome a visiting lecturer, Regina Bitch! We get to know Regina as the hilarious performer she is and then have a discussion on the importance of camp in the drag scene.Thank Regina Bitch with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers:PayPal: icame2life30@gmail.comRoyalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. This week we welcome a visiting lecturer, Jessica Marie Jones! We break the ice by discussing our last meals, get to know Jessica as a performer (she's tired so she will not be dancing tonight), and then discuss race and diversity in the Midwest drag scene.Thank Jessica Marie Jones with a tip for her hard work during this difficult time for performers:Cash App: $JesseMJoneszVenmo: @JesseM-jonesPayPal.Me/guardchild0Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we’re discussing how to support drag performers as well as get your drag fix during the coronavirus lockdown and then we’ll wrap it up on a high note by making fools of ourselves in a plague themed Pop Quiz!Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we spill the tea on spilling the tea with a little Drag Vocab and discuss accessing drag through pop culture by suggesting some of our favorite films and series, and how these representations succeed or fail in portraying the reality and range of drag performers.Royalty Free Music from Bensound

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. This week we welcome a visiting lecturer, Stixen Stones! She's here to help us school the children in the ways of alternative drag, how these performers compare to the mainstream, and why this form of drag is ever-gaining popularity. Welcome to detention!Royalty Free Music from Bensound