Podcast appearances and mentions of Varla Jean Merman

SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"Synopsis:   Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead. Content warning:  Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.  Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Jeff Roberson talks about the political attacks on drag from the right and Chryssie recalls being a part of the 2008 A Chorus Line documentary "Every Little Step."  Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

In this vibrant episode of "For the Love of Drag," hosts Astala Vista and Jimmy Boone take you on a journey to the iconic LGBTQ+ haven, Provincetown, affectionately known as Ptown!Join them as they relive their recent getaway filled with laughter, entertainment, and endless charm. Discover their culinary adventures as they share their favorite dining experiences and unforgettable meals. Astala and Jimmy also dive into the dynamic drag scene of Ptown, featuring spectacular performances by renowned stars like Varla Jean Merman and Miss Richfield 1981.Listen in as they recount the electric energy of the infamous Tea Dance, complete with refreshing sips of rum punch. Additionally, get an inside look at their top picks from the local dispensaries. This episode captures the essence of Ptown's unique and positive vibe, making it a must-listen for anyone who's ever fallen in love with the magic of drag and the warmth of Provincetown.Don't forget, new episodes air every Monday, with exclusive early access available on Patreon!Support the showFollow us on Socials:@ForTheLoveOfDrag.Pod@DragQueenEntertainment@itsAstalaVista@JimmyBooneJoin the DragFam!Patreon.com/DragQueenEntertainmentFull Video Episodes, Early Access, Exclusive Content & More!

Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980's 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic's crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversation is horror icon Felissa Rose, who not only speaks to a deep obsession with this forever fave, but also unpacks what it means for women working in the industry and beyond. Then, drag legend Varla Jean Merman stops by to dig into how seeing the film as a kid helped cement her own approach to acting…and fostered a lifetime of inspiration. From M&Ms to Skinny & Sweet, this episode has it all! Go! 

Jason and Brett talk to Steven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad) about sea cave adventures in Capri, Varla Jean Merman's rendition of "Ring Them Bells,"  the best Wang Chung song, and obviously: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Grease 2.Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of five novels including, Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book; The Editor, an NPR Best Book of the Year; The Guncle, winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for Novel of the Year; and The Celebrants. His fiction has been translated in twenty languages. He resides in Palm Springs, California.Truffle hunt in Rome: https://matteo-truffles.com/**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

As we unfurl the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ narratives, our Queer Voices family is set to embark on a heartfelt journey, resonating with both celebration and challenge. Our latest episode commemorates the cherished Lavender Graduation, an enduring beacon of progress for LGBTQ students, and we navigate the turbulent waters of Texas Senate Bill 17, highlighting the community's resilience at the University of Houston. Against a backdrop of adversity, witness the power of unity as students and alumni rally to honor the spirit of inclusivity.This week, the spotlight shines on the dynamic worlds of Desi Love Blake and Varla Jean Merman, two titans of drag who chart their glittering odysseys from childhood fascinations to the pinnacle of performance art. As Desi Love Blake recounts her ascent to Miss Gay America, her narrative is a masterclass in tenacity and self-expression, while Varla Jean Merman's vibrant storytelling captures the ever-evolving landscapes of drag culture. From New Orleans' artistic rebellion to New York's glitzy stages, their tales are emblematic of the courage and creativity that fuel the drag community's heart.Our conversation takes a turn towards the profound as we confront the controversies surrounding gender-affirming healthcare in the UK's Cass Review and its global reverberations. The complexities of transgender youth support are laid bare, and we dissect the potential ramifications on policy and the lives of those affected. Through engaging discussions and personal insights, this episode is an enlightening collage, reflecting on the triumphs, the trials, and the tireless pursuit of acceptance that defines the queer experience. Join us for an episode that promises to educate, inspire, and celebrate the rich diversity of queer voices.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

BILLY CLIFTEmmy nominated filmmaker, Billy Clift,  “A Long Road to Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 years”, has created a vast body of work that consists of a wide range of different genres.  Such as the Feature film “Jacked”, on Homeless youth, The short films, “Monty”, Montgomery's Clift's last dying day, “No Goodbyes”, a true story about love in a concentration camp, and “Lena's Dance” ( Dee Wallace). The ridiculous cult comedies, “Baby Jane?” And “Hush Up Sweet Charlotte” (Mink Stole, Varla Jean Merman), realty tv such as “Food Fetish”, “Behind the Bar” and the travel show “Underground”.  Streaming tv shows, (two seasons) “Not So Straight in Silver Lake”, (Daniel Franzaese, Calpernia Adams), “My Sister is So Gay”, (Loni Anderson, Debra Wilson, Ray Dawn Chong) and in post for “The Lair : Hollywood” to be streaming in January 2024. He's created over 40 music video's of different musical styles…  short form documentaries focusing on people who have made significant contributions to society like Arron Walton, a CEO of a black Public relations firm to Lawyer, Gloria Allred who has been a strong force in underserved rights. He is in post-production for the feature film “Here We Are”, a film on racism during the pandemic, starring Sally Kirkland, Christine Elise, Elizabeth Regan, Wil J. Jackson and Mel England.  He's also in post-production for the documentary “Our Lady in The Kitchen” About a painting that had been stolen by the Nazis, ending up in a household in Silver Lake, California.  Billy is in pre-production with a plethora of different projects, continually striving to push his creativity to find new fresh ways to tell stories. Email Billy:   billyclift@me.comPhoto: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time', Gary and Damon are back back back again! It's a new year and a new season, so listen as the guys share their thoughts when SIXTEEN new queens strut into the werkroom. This season is supersized, so expect things to be bigger, better and badder all around! … Continue reading COLDR: S15E01: One Night Only [Parts 1 & 2], All Queens Go to Heaven, Supersized Snatch Game →

Drag Legend, Varla Jean Merman, slipped on a tic-tac and broke her kneecap while performing last week at P-Town's Crown and Anchor. Varla took it in stride as she was pumped full of morphine for her ride to a hospital in Hyannis. Fox News was critical of Prince Harry's large gas-guzzling SUV idling in the parking lot waiting for his arrival—but failed to notice that Harry's huge SUV was an all-electric Audi e-Tron. Finally, next summer in 2024, a visitor center will open in next to The Stonewall Inn. While it continues to operate as a bar, the area around it was designated by former President Barack Obama in 2016 as the country's first national monument to LGBTQ) rights.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio 

Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world. This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world. This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world. This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world. This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world. This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jinkx is joined by drag icon and Cross Fit enthusiast Varla Jean Merman. They talk about her start doing drag in New Orleans and New York, her expansive and varied performance career ranging from gay bars, to operas, and even on Broadway, and her iconic role in the film “Girls Will Be Girls.” Plus a little holiday cheer sprinkled in there too! Listen to Hi Jinkx Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog Plus FOLLOW JINKX Website Instagram Twitter FOLLOW MOM PODCASTS HI JINKX! IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST

Jinkx is joined by drag icon and Cross Fit enthusiast Varla Jean Merman. They talk about her start doing drag in New Orleans and New York, her expansive and varied performance career ranging from gay bars, to operas, and even on Broadway, and her iconic role in the film “Girls Will Be Girls.” Plus a little holiday cheer sprinkled in there too!Listen to Hi Jinkx Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog PlusFOLLOW JINKXWebsiteInstagramTwitterFOLLOW MOM PODCASTSHI JINKX! IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mozelle Andrulot grew up in Eastham and attended Lesley University where she studied Liberal Arts. Her career has taken her to New York City and London where she performed at the SoHo House in both cities. Here on the Cape, she's performed at Mahony's, Tin Pan Alley, The Muse and regularly with Zoë Lewis's Bootleggers show in Provincetown. She has graced the stage with local notable jazz artists Bruce Abbot, Fred Fried, Fred Boyle and John Thomas. This local jazz jewel, along with Doug Ricardi's Jazz till Dawn, entertains audiences from Wellfleet's Preservation Hall to the Yarmouth Cultural Center. This summer she will be singing outdoors regularly at the Fox and Crow. MikeMRF is a performing artist, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His latest album Mob Music 2 hit #39 on the iTunes R&B Albums Chart and was featured on Apple Music. Album opener, "Tip Jar" landed in the Semi-Finals of the 2020 International Songwriting Competition and was featured in the Amazon Prime Show "30 The Series" along with two other songs. Mike is also a Lennon Award winner in the 2017 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for his original song "Mob Music", the title-track off of his iTunes Chart-Topping sophomore album. In 2014, Mike won 2 OUTmusic Awards (with 5 nominations, the most that year) including the highly coveted Humanitarian Songwriter of the Year for his song "Be Strong (LGBT Youth)". "Be Strong" was selected as Boston Pride's Flag-Raising Anthem. Mike holds a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Saxophone & Music Education from Berklee College of Music, as well as a Master's of Music in Music Theory & Composition from New York University where he currently teaches Songwriting and Composition as an Adjunct Professor. Mike has performed with Ada Vox, Matt Alber, Esera Tuaolo, Ruth Pointer (Pointer Sisters), Cassandra Wilson, Esperanza Spaulding, Varla Jean Merman and many more. He performs and music-directs various shows in Provincetown, MA.

Twenty Summers presents Mozelle & Mike Flanagan (featuring Cliff Lechy) LIVE at Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod, Truro, MA, July 16, 2021 – Part 1 of 2 Mozelle Andrulot grew up in Eastham and attended Lesley University where she studied Liberal Arts. Her career has taken her to New York City and London where she performed at the SoHo House in both cities. Here on the Cape, she's performed at Mahony's, Tin Pan Alley, The Muse and regularly with Zoë Lewis's Bootleggers show in Provincetown. She has graced the stage with local notable jazz artists Bruce Abbot, Fred Fried, Fred Boyle and John Thomas. This local jazz jewel, along with Doug Ricardi's Jazz till Dawn, entertains audiences from Wellfleet's Preservation Hall to the Yarmouth Cultural Center. This summer she will be singing outdoors regularly at the Fox and Crow. MikeMRF is a performing artist, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His latest album Mob Music 2 hit #39 on the iTunes R&B Albums Chart and was featured on Apple Music. Album opener, "Tip Jar" landed in the Semi-Finals of the 2020 International Songwriting Competition and was featured in the Amazon Prime Show "30 The Series" along with two other songs. Mike is also a Lennon Award winner in the 2017 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for his original song "Mob Music", the title-track off of his iTunes Chart-Topping sophomore album. In 2014, Mike won 2 OUTmusic Awards (with 5 nominations, the most that year) including the highly coveted Humanitarian Songwriter of the Year for his song "Be Strong (LGBT Youth)". "Be Strong" was selected as Boston Pride's Flag-Raising Anthem. Mike holds a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Saxophone & Music Education from Berklee College of Music, as well as a Master's of Music in Music Theory & Composition from New York University where he currently teaches Songwriting and Composition as an Adjunct Professor. Mike has performed with Ada Vox, Matt Alber, Esera Tuaolo, Ruth Pointer (Pointer Sisters), Cassandra Wilson, Esperanza Spaulding, Varla Jean Merman and many more. He performs and music-directs various shows in Provincetown, MA. --- Twenty Summers is an incubator for art and ideas. It imagines a more equitable and sustainable future, twenty summers from today. The organization was founded in Provincetown's historic Hawthorne Barn, and we honor its legacy of artistic freedom by providing resources, residencies, and a platform for original projects and innovative ideas. We believe that, in the right context, creative minds can find solutions to our hardest problems. https://www.20summers.org

Sydni is joined by local drag legend, Zsa Zsa Gabortion, to discuss THE camp classic starring Varla Jean Merman, Coco Peru, and Jack Plotnik, 'Girls Will Be Girls' It's an iconic piece of queer cinema and one that's sequel has been in post production since 2012. Unfortunately, at the time of recording, it was not available to stream anywhere- however, the day after we recorded, it was announced it'll be coming to streaming platforms for purchase tomorrow, June 1st, with a stunning restoration. Support the pod, follow @ReelyQueer on Twitter and Instagram. You can also donate if you're so kind at Anchor.fm/ReelyQueer. You can find Zsa Zsa @ZsaZsaGabortion on twitter, instagram & facebook (and check her pinned tweet for the 'fat slut goes down on entire parking lot at once' video as mentioned in the episode) You can find the host, Sydni Hampton, on all platforms @TheSydniHampton Reely Queer is proudly sponsored by The American Horror Plex, an LGBTQ Owned Louisville, KY-based haunt that's gearing up for it's 2021 Halloween Season. Visit americanhorrorplex.com for details. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reelyqueer/support

We’re back with a new episode of Drag Time with Heklina! Our very special guest this week is Varla Jean Merman, a renown drag performer, a comedienne, and singer who has filled cabarets and concert halls across the world… including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall! She's appeared on Ugly Betty, Project Runway, All My Children and the feature length independent films Girls Will Be Girls (2003) and Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads (2011)— but today she is all ours! We talk to Varla Jean Merman about her experiences performing drag from the early 1990’s until now, including her unique incorporation of video projections in her shows as well as her legendary use of props of tremendous scale over the years. Now synonymous with drag in Provincetown, we talk to Varla about doing shows today and what it is going to be like as things are beginning to open up in nightlife. She tells us all about living the sweet life of love! Join us for a fun time with Varla Jean Merman! Support Drag Time with Heklina by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/drag-time-with-heklina

William Clift, a Hollywood native, started his career as a Make-up and Hair man for the fashion, film, television and Music Video industry. In mid 2000 he decided to follow his life long dream of becoming a director, writer and produced his first short film, The Fairy Tale, soon after a documentary, The Pure Eccentrics; San Francisco. This led to his first feature film Baby Jane? shot on a shoestring budget, receiving rave reviews from Variety, Fangoria and the Examiner to name a few. Baby Jane? was on Netflix streaming in 2012 and bought by HERE TV. Billy's next project was I Want To Get Married, which was distributed all over the globe. Billy's next feature was his follow up to Baby Jane?, Hush Up Sweet Charlotte, starring a cast of cult icons ( Mink Stole, Varla Jean Merman).

The designer behind Gogo Jewelry is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it’s time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y’at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast platform. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

The designer behind Gogo Jewelry is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it's time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y'at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast platform. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

Muscle is the new drag. A lot of folks fell in love with the she larious Varla Jean Merman after seeing her play the ingenue in the iconic camp film Girls will Be Girls. When she made the film, she was already over a decade into the world of drag and ever since, she hasn’t stopped selling out shows across the globe.VARLA JEAN MERMAN: https://www.varlaonline.com/But some things have changed for Varla, for the past several years she’s been hitting the gym hard, and it shows. While riding a New Orleans float at a Provincetown parade she got too hot in the summer sun so she took off her top and showed the world that the beauty is also a beast- a stunning, muscular hairy beast, with a fish tail!Today Varla Jean Merman joins us to talk about how folks have reacted to her rocking bod and how she alters her drag to make room for bodybuilding.Welcome to my wedding. Deven Green officiates Jeffery Roberson and Dewitte Loe’s wedding. Photo: Jeffrey Roberson.Jeffrey Roberson (Varla Jean Merman) out of drag at the gym. Photo: Jeffery Roberson.Plus,➤ What Rupaul gave her when they first met.➤ Tying the knot to her sweet heart Dewitte in a wedding officiated by Youtube superstar and super model Deven Green.

Folks fell in love with the she-larious Varla Jean Merman in the iconic camp film Girls will Be Girls but she stunned everyone when she recently took off her top and showed the world that the beauty is also a beast- a stunning, muscular hairy beast, with a fish tail! Today, Varla joins us to talk about how folks react to her rocking bod and how she alters her drag to make room for bodybuilding.

The House of Lix (Vicki Lix, Selena Vyle) squirrel-friends go down south to Florida to talk with legendary character comedian of the stage and screen, the iconic red-headed delightful chanteuse, Varla Jean Merman!!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The House of Lix squirrel-friends go down south to Florida to talk with legendary character comedian of the stage and screen, the iconic red-headed delightful chanteuse, Varla Jean Merman!!! Varla joins her Canadian sisters to dissect Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 5 Episode 2 and talk about doing drag before and after Drag Race, the world of Provincetown, being a burly gurly out of drag, our first celebrity crushes, and JEFF PROBST NUDE!!! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

The House of Lix squirrel-friends go down south to Florida to talk with legendary character comedian of the stage and screen, the iconic red-headed delightful chanteuse, Varla Jean Merman!!! Varla joins her Canadian sisters to dissect Rupaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 5 Episode 2 and talk about doing drag before and after Drag Race, the world of Provincetown, being a burly gurly out of drag, our first celebrity crushes, and JEFF PROBST NUDE!!!                                                                                          

We fixed it! Meatball and Big Dipper talk about digital drag shows and buying the last bottle of Clorox. Then they are joined by drag legend Varla Jean Merman to discuss lace front wigs, big titties at the airport, and life in Fort Lauder-Daddy. Don’t miss a special cameo from Natasha Lyonne.THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BLUECHEW!Visit BlueChew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use our special promo code SLOPPY -- Just pay $5 shipping.THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELPFor 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sloppyCall us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS:https://www.instagram.com/sloppypodFOLLOW BIG DIPPER:https://www.instagram.com/bigdipperjellyFOLLOW MEATBALL:https://www.instagram.com/spiciestmeatballSLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/sloppy-seconds

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to drag performer and national treasure Russ King (aka Miss Richfield 1981) about the 1972 album Free To Be... You And Me. They also discuss Varla Jean Merman, Divine, Jinkx Monsoon, Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Rehoboth Beach, Cherry Grove, The Triad, Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Virginia Christine, Pixie Aventura, and Hedda Lettuce. Miss Richfield talks about performance mishaps, working with an audience, and what it's like returning to Provincetown year after year. In addition to her hilarious and acclaimed shows, Miss Richfield is also known as the TV spokesperson for the travel company Orbitz.

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor, singer, and drag legend Jeffery Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) about the 1966 cast recording of The Mad Show. They also discuss Coco Peru, Frank DeCaro, Heklina, Joanne Worley, Linda Lavin, The First Wives Club, Carol Burnett, Sandy Duncan, Barbra Streisand, Ann Reinking, Leslie Jordan, Marisol Montalvo, and Charles Busch. Varla talks about performing the role of Mary Sunshine in Chicago on Broadway, and shares stories about working in Provincetown with queens such as Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ, Liza Lott, and BenDeLaCreme. In addition to her hilarious onstage performances, Varla is also known for her work in Richard Day's beloved 2003 comedy film Girls Will Be Girls.

Katya & Craig sat down after another entry in their “Lovely Lunch” series to talk yellow journalism, big sweaty beefs, the truth about RuPaul, Jean Smart’s big blue monster, The Goulet Brothers, grabbin’ and a-squeezin’, Shar’n’Query, the delightful Sophie Anderson, questionable tissue, “Suspiria”, what we did on Halloween, Varla Jean Merman, Diego The Dreamman, plus an excerpt of the upcoming “Guide To Modern Womanhood”. Oh, and Katya makes an announcement. Sign up at https://patreon.com/katyaandcraig to hear hours and hours of exclusive content! That means BUCKETS of  full-length, guest-free bonus episodes, our Movie Club episodes with Trixie Mattel, Laganja Estranja, Miz Cracker, Deven Green and upcoming Movie Clubs with Alaska, Peaches Christ, Willam and more. PLUS - Listener Questions episodes with just us, as well as special editions featuring Alaska, Courtney Act, Willam, Miss Jasmine Masters, BibleGirl, and other friends of the show! Snatch up our Hott “Are You Gay?” merch AND the design premiered at DragCon at https://www.dragqueenmerch.com/collections/whimsically-volatile

In the second half of their conversation, Judy & Jeff get into the emergence of Varla Jean Merman, staying relevant in today's social media world, and some good old fashioned road rage.  It's part 2 of Kill Me Now with Judy Gold and guest, Jeffery Roberson Loe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly married Jeffery Roberson Loe joins Judy in Provincetown where they get into his family life growing up, weight issues, finding himself in school, and the creation of Varla Jean Merman.  It's part 1 of Kill Me Now with Judy Gold & guest, Jeffery Roberson Loe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of folks fell in love with the she larious Varla Jean Merman after seeing her play the ingenue in the iconic camp film Girls will Be Girls. When she made the film, she was already over a decade into the world of drag and ever since, she hasn’t stopped selling out shows across the globe.But some things have changed for Varla, for the past several years she’s been hitting the gym hard, and it shows. While riding a New Orleans float at a Provincetown parade she got too hot in the summer sun so she took off her top and showed the world that the beauty is also a beast- a stunning, muscular hairy beast, with a fish tail!Today Varla Jean Merman joins us to talk about how folks have reacted to her rocking bod and how she alters her drag to make room for bodybuilding.Welcome to my wedding. Deven Green officiates Jeffery Roberson and Dewitte Loe’s wedding. Photo: Jeffrey Roberson.Jeffrey Roberson (Varla Jean Merman) out of drag at the gym. Photo: Jeffery Roberson.Plus,➤ What Rupaul gave her when they first met.➤ Tying the knot to her sweet heart Dewitte in a wedding officiated by Youtube superstar and super model Deven Green.____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Gary Beck and I discuss the Entertainment Scene in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Subscribe on iTunes & Leave a Good Review     Listen to The Podcast   Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be to introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="300"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into The Vista Grill. That’s The Vista Grill that used to be up on the hill overlooking the city?  Well now it has a new vista and that is right on the beach where you get the same Vista Grill Menu, and the fantastic Vista Grill service and it’s right there on the beach with a dramatic view of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course at La Palapa you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. ! It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! Today we have a special show but first, what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 22nd of August, 2017. The Ocean Grill Closed Down By Authorities Last week I talked about taking a hike from Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas Beach. Remember? And in that podcast we talked about the famous Ocean Grill built into the cliffs at Colomitos Cove. Well, if latest my podcast has spurred you to give the Ocean Grill a try, hold everything boys and girls, stop the presses, the restaurant has been temporarily shut down by the authorities. Mexico’s equivalent of the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, has put an end to their operation. There are lots of stories swirling around, I have a link to an article written about the closure which you can find in the show notes of this podcast. Hey, listen, I have some information from pretty solid sources as  to what's going on, but for now, I just want you to know that if you currently have a reservation for the Ocean Grill, it will not be honored. They won’t send a panga to Boca de Tomatlan to pick you up and whisk you to Colomitos Cove and the Ocean Grill. They are shuttered at least until further notice.  http://www.elsoldenayarit.mx/cultura/54509-clausura-profepa-obras-e-instalaciones-del-complejo-turistico-ocean-grill-en-jalisco Upcoming Hotel and Resort Reviews One of my friends, Pamela, who lives in Lake Chapala just spent some time at the Garza Blanca Resort just south of Puerto Vallarta and I want to find out what she and her husband thought of the place. But more than that, Pamela is going to talk a little about her timeshares she owns and about the properties in Puerto Vallarta and along the Bajia de Banderas. I would consider Pam to be a luxury traveler. You remember, in the first episode I promised that this show was for the economy as well as the luxury traveler, well this episode will be for you. Imagine if you will, living just 6 hours’ drive from Puerto Vallarta like Pamela, that’s like me driving from LA to San Francisco. Well, that’s what Pamela needs to do to get to Puerto Vallarta. Pretty cool, right? How often would you hit PV a year if you could just hop in the car and drive there? What like, once a month? Well Pamela knows lots of great restaurants all along the bay, and more so stay tuned. Man killed by Crocodile in Ameca River, Puerto Vallarta Remember when me and JR talked about the crocodiles that live in Puerto Vallarta? Well, check out this article from yesterday’s Vallarta Daily.com.. The State Civil Protection and Fire Department of Jalisco confirms that a man in Puerto Vallarta was attacked by a crocodile in the Ameca River while fishing and was found dead. The man was identified as Gerardo Alvarez, 30, Corporal with the 41 Military Zone, who at the time was fishing in the river, located in the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. The report was received on Saturday when the search for the missing man began in the river, but the search was discontinued in the evening. Sunday morning the search was continued at 8:00 AM with the body being recovered at 9:44 AM in the Bay. The exact cause of death and injuries is still being investigated, however experts in crocodiles believe the man was fishing along the banks of the river with his feet inside the water. The crocodile, defending his territory, grabbed the man by his feet and dragged him into the river. The body showed signs of bites from the attack. Okay, so the Ameca river is the river that separates the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. It’s just north of the airport. You can see the crockodiles sometimes just lying there on the sandbars as you drive over the bridge, and there’s signs posted everywhere so heed the warning signs folks. Now crocodiles are actually seen regularly in the Marina, on golf courses. They are around so be aware. I have a link to the article in the show notes to this episode so check it out if you wish. https://www.vallartadaily.com/news/puerto-vallarta/crocodile-attack/   I received a couple of notes and letters and one great review on iTunes this week. The iTunes review is from Leaningoak from somewhere in the USA writes…. Excellent listen for travelers to paradise aka Puerto Vallarta in iTunes by Leaningoak from USA on August 14, 2017 Listening to Barry’s podcast has become very addictive. Before my last trip to paradise aka Puerto Vallarta earlier this year I discovered this absolutely essential listen for travelers to Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. And since returning home I continue to listen each week carefully noting travel tips for my next vacation. I would love to meet Barry in person but for now the world has this excellent podcast to keep us up to date and informed. The podcast has introduced us to J.R. of VallartaInfo.com who has lived in Puerto Vallarta for almost 40 years. We have gotten to hear from full time resident and restaurant reviewer Gary Beck. And then there’s an episode with Gary Thompson, owner of Galeria Pacifico, who graciously donates his time to do free walking tours along the Malecon. All excellent listening and soo much more. Thank you Barry for PuertoVallartaTravelShow.com and your podcasts! Thank you Leaning. I would love to meet with you too sometime in paradise. Let me know the next time you’re planning on coming down and if I’m in town, why not? Last time I was in town I had a meet and greet open mic event at Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse and we had a pretty good showing, problem was, some of my interviewees were a little bit sloshed. I mean, some of the interviews were actually pretty good, and I have some of those coming in the next few weeks to come, but man, I listened to some of the interviews and I just can’t use a whole bunch of them. I mean… well, it is a family show. Plus, I’m just not quick enough with the beeper to keep us rated as clean in iTunes. Just saying. Anyway Leaning Oak, we need to have a beer or a Paloma. Oh, I gotta tell you about Palomas but before I get off the subject, I just want you know Leaningoak from the USA, that these reviews keep me going. So Thanks by all means, all of you, and keep them coming in. Please. Okay, back to Palomas. In the interview I had with Jeff Bassett from Sun Sport Travel, Two weeks ago, oh by the way, Jeff wanted me to let all of [caption id="attachment_1384" align="alignright" width="300"] Amy Armstrong, The Palm Cabaret[/caption] you know that he is now full time in the travel agency business, so check out the links again to Sun Sport Travel on my links page. Anyhoo we talked with Jeff about fun in the summer sun.  Jeff and I were going back and forth about Palomas, Jeff saying that he was told that the true margarita was a Paloma, made with tequila, lime and squirt, and I laughed at him. Well, I got an email from my buddy Skip, from Minnisocold, we and Skip says this…. Like Jeff, I like the Paloma (Dove) as opposed to the Margarita (Daisy).  Palomas are less sweet and syrupy to my palate and I like the grapefruit taste. I make them with 4 parts Tequila, 1 part Lime Juice and add ice and either Squirt (Grapefruit soda) or Fresca (the sugar free stuff) to taste. Now I had to look up The Daisy and it’s made as  follows… INGREDIENTS 45mls of tequila 15mls triple sec [caption id="attachment_1363" align="alignright" width="198"] Incanto Puerto Vallarta[/caption] 30mls lime juice 15mls sugar syrup 15mls lemon juice 5mls orange juice Guava soda water   All right then, Who knew, but here’s how I was always taught a margarita was made. [caption id="attachment_1365" align="alignright" width="198"] Incanto Puerto Vallarta[/caption] Ingredients Lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims 4 ounces high quality blanco tequila (see note above) 2 ounces Cointreau 1 1/2 ounces fresh juice from 2 limes Directions Run lime wedge around the outer rims of two rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside. In cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over). Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve. I really like Skip, He’s my kind of guy. We’ve been emailing back and forth. He wanted to know the best places to buy alcohol in PV and maybe in an upcoming episode, I’ll give you all the great tips for stocking up on alcohol for your extended stay in paradise. I mean, what kind of fun do you expect to have if your liver isn’t properly pickled in Paradise Pal? Really! [caption id="attachment_149" align="aligncenter" width="705"] The Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide With Author Gary Beck[/caption]   Puerto Vallarta Entertainment Venues [caption id="attachment_1346" align="alignleft" width="300"] Act II Stages[/caption]   Okay Let’s get to the show, Back in February I had a great conversation with Gary Beck, the author of The Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide, and we talked all about the restaurant scene in Puerto Vallarta. Gary is a wealth of knowledge and I asked to let me interview him again so we could talk about the entertainment scene in Puerto Vallarta.     So we sat down back in May and talked about the different venues as well as the shows from the previous year. One of the busiest places we [caption id="attachment_1366" align="alignright" width="340"] Danny Mininni[/caption] talked about was Act II Stages and The Red room cabaret, and I thought before we get into the conversation with Gary, I would bring on Danny Mininni, the head honcho at Act II to talk about what’s in store for the rest of the summer season. So let’s go to Puerto Vallarta and talk with Danny… [caption id="attachment_1362" align="alignnone" width="692"] Supermana[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1361" align="alignright" width="691"] Christine Deaver[/caption] Listen to The Interview   [caption id="attachment_1364" align="alignleft" width="213"] Salvatore Rodriguez[/caption] Also, before we get into Gary’s interview I want to introduce you to Salvatore Rodriguez. Salvatore is a Pianista. A pianist with a career spanning 38 years, and one of his claims to fame is that he is a Liberace Impersonator. Salvatore performs at Incanto at the piano bar playing for the breakfast and lunch crowd. But this week, if you happen to be in town, Salvatore will be playing at Incanto, August the 31st.  Here’s Salvatore explaining how he earned his stage name. … Listen to The Interview I like Salvatore a lot, and when I get back to Vallarta in a few weeks, I’m going to do an entire segment on this wonderful man. Stay tuned, Now, Back to the interview with Gary Beck all about the entertainment scene in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. [caption id="attachment_1354" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The Palm Opening Night 17[/caption] Listen to The Interview Okay, that should do it for this week’s episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. [caption id="attachment_1349" align="alignleft" width="300"] Jazz Foundation[/caption] Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way [caption id="attachment_1347" align="alignright" width="300"] Nacho Daddy Botique Theatre[/caption] of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my [caption id="attachment_1367" align="alignright" width="229"] Bohemia Viva[/caption] website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. [caption id="attachment_1350" align="alignleft" width="267"] Teatro Vallarta[/caption]     So, thanks to Gary Beck , Danny Mininni and Salvatore Rodriguez, I have all of their contact information in the show notes of this episode,  at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! [caption id="attachment_1385" align="alignleft" width="300"] Varla Jean Merman[/caption] Things Gary Talked About…   Theatro Vallarta Downtown The Jazz Foundation Allende and the Malecon The Palm Cabaret the oldest venue 17 years old. Incanto Cabaret Cafe and Piano Bar upstairs piano bar and  riverside restaurant and cabaret downstairs  Tracy Parks Owner The Boutique Theater above Nacho Daddy Act II Theater and Cabaret with two stages The Red Room and Stages [embed]https://youtu.be/2h17rEDOEO0[/embed] Rob Knight. Elvis Impersonator   [embed]https://youtu.be/auQbIk_6BvQ[/embed] This last years acts Paul Fracassi  Frankie Valli and Legends of the 50's and 60's Tribute Amy Armstrong Entertainment Director at The Palm Cabaret a Singer and Comedian [caption id="attachment_1369" align="alignright" width="214"] Immaculate Miss Conception[/caption] Kim Kuzma singer with Piel Canela or Cinnamon Skin Brittany Kingery...Songwriter Stolie  Singer- Songwriter from Chicago Flamenco Gypsy Music Lacho and Andrea used to perform at circuses Gypsy Rumba Band Alex Gonzalez percussionist plays a box called the cajón. Mikki Prost Tribute Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline Rob Knight. Elvis Impersonator Levi Kreis Singer Songwriter Pianist The Stephounds Tap Dancers Ty Herndon Country Singer Elvis Martinez and Jorge Acosta Spanish Music Los Bambinos Brothers Band [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright" width="555"] Libre[/caption]   Duende Music Group Bohemia Viva Female Impersonators Including Dueling Drag Divas Cher, Diana Ross Miss Conception  theme shows Sutton Lee Seymour  Mama Tits Group of 4 female impersonators Kinsey Sicks at Act II Two plays this year at Act 2 Avenue Q and Casa Valentina [embed]https://youtu.be/xz72HZgn4nw[/embed] Gary Becks Facebook Page www.facebook.com/groups/PuertoVallartaShows More of Beck's Best 2015 Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide Beck's Best: Kindle e-book: www.amazon.com/dp/B004NEVX7I   

In early June of 2007, Tom Meyers and Greg Young sat around a laptop and a karaoke microphone, looked out over Canal Street in the Lower East Side and began recording the very first Bowery Boys: New York City History Podcast. For ten years the Bowery Boys podcast has brought the history of this extraordinary city to life -- the people, places and events which have helped shape our modern metropolis. In celebration of this anniversary, join them for their very first podcast event in front of a live audience as a part of the 2017 NYC Podfest festival. This show was recorded on April 9, 2017, at the Bell House, in Gowanus, Brooklyn. They talk about how they met, how they came up with the idea for their show and run through a list of their favorite and most notable podcasts. The Bowery Boys are joined by moderator Nat Towsen, host of the Nat Towsen Downtown Variety Hour every month at UCB Theater in the East Village. And stay tuned until the end! An unexpected guest arrives to present the Bowery Boys with a special gift. FEATURING: Stories of Eartha Kitt, Boss Tweed, ABBA, Evelyn Nesbit, P. T. Barnum, Tallulah Bankhead, Donald Trump, Varla Jean Merman, the musical Rent and, of course, Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs. boweryboyshistory.com Support the show.

The fur was flying here in Orlando, FL recently as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Bear Bust! Bryan and Pat, the Talking Bear Skin Rug, are joined by Steve and Jason from Charlotte, NC to discuss all the craziness and fun that was had during this historic event that took place at the Parliament House from October 15-18, 2015! Bear Bust XXV was the only place you could find the cast of Where the Bears Are, Varla Jean Merman, Matt Alber, Matt Zarley, Eric Himan, Keith London, DJ C-Rail, Neon the Glowgobear, DJ Vegas and DJ Walter in one place! Now you'll get to hear about who was drunk, who was handsy, and if you should make the trip down for the event next year (spoilers - you totally should)!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This summer, Peaches Christ is having the time of her life performing her critically acclaimed show “Return to Grey Gardens” in the gay entertainment mecca of Provincetown.P’town brings in many of the top LGBT entertainers who are often required by the venue they are performing in to hustle the crowds to fill the seats for their shows, which some find absolutely humiliating.Girls just wanna have lunch. How many famous drag queens can you name out of drag? Photo: Peaches Christ. (Answer from left to right: Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, Jesse, Penny Champagne, Ryan Landry, Astrid, Charles Busch, Coco Peru, Peaches Christ, and more.)Girls just wanna have lunch. How many famous drag queens can you name out of drag? Photo: Peaches Christ. (Answer from left to right: Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, Jesse, Penny Champagne, Ryan Landry, Astrid, Charles Busch, Coco Peru, Peaches Christ, and more.)Today Peaches Christ joins us to tell us some true tales of horror- from barking with Jinkx Monsoon to the much darker theme of Hollywood actresses who were murdered in real life.Listen as Peaches tells us why Varla Jean Merman lurks in the bushes of P’town, what to expect at the famous dick dock and who is the town’s biggest bicycle menace.Plus Peaches talks about her upcoming show "Whatever Happened to Bianca Del Rio?" where Bianca gets to push Peaches around stage in a wheelchair for over an hour, the lazy bitch. Photo: Jose A Guzman Colon. Plus Peaches talks about her upcoming show “Whatever Happened to Bianca Del Rio?” where Bianca gets to push Peaches around stage in a wheelchair for over an hour, the lazy bitch. ____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Haus of Mimosa: The Podcast Ep. 22 “Klash of the Gamer Princess Anime Clown: Erika Klash” This week’s special guest is NY City Drag Sensation Erika Klash. Listen, as she joins Travis and Steven for an in-depth conversation about what it’s like to be a newer queen in the Big Apple. Erika tell us all about how she is setting her mark as an original "Gamer Princess Anime Clown”. The gang discusses all different aspects of Drag; how it can be whatever you want it to be, thinking outside the box, making it happen for yourself, and staying true to who you are. With a passion for playwriting, Erika draws inspiration from the Drag careers of Charles Busch, Varla Jean Merman, and the hilarious Miss Coco Peru. More fun topics include: Gamer Make-up, Cosplay, and Comic con. You can see Erika Klash from April 28th-May 1st 2016 when she sets out to be a part of The Austin International Drag Fest in Texas. And to find out more about Erika, follow her on social media: www.facebook.com/erika.klash instagram.com/erikaklash twitter.com/erikaklash erikaklash.tumblr.com And rounding out the episode is our very own DJ Anita B. who gives you your favorite music to get you through the day. Music featured in this episode: “Remember” By Dumblonde “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weekend “Heaven in Your Eyes: Avicci vs. Offer Nissim & Itay Kalderon Ft. Meital “Mac n’ Cheese Mashup” For more Haus of Mimosa check out our Youtube Channels: www.youTube.com/SundayMorningMimosa www.youTube.com/BuffemBeautiful brought to you by Dragaholic.com, KTCHNNYC.com, TheOutNYC.com, Audible.com, and the DragMyCity App. Produced by The Haus of Mimosa

Tony, Ann and Toks interviewed Drag Legend Varla Jean Merman on her new musical "Snow White and the Seven Bottoms" along with Recording Artist Ricky Rebel on his new album " The Blue Album"

One of the most beloved films featuring drag queens of all time is Girls Will Be Girls, where three actresses at various stages on the Hollywood food chain navigate the minefield of love, aging and ambition. The film features the raunchy ensemble of Coco Peru, Varla Jean Merman and Evie Harris, all drag queens who had separate careers but were brought together like Charlies Angels to create a dynamic comedy trifecta.We heard that after this photo was taken, Evie Harris had a three way with Shields and Yarnell. Photo by Dennis Hensley.The entire project was a way for openly gay TV writer Richard Day and his friend Jack Plotnick to vent their fRustrations as gay men working in Hollywood.Although Girls will be Girls was a hit with critics and audiences, the making of a sequel was cost prohibitive. Now, thanks to digital video cameras and fundraising tools like Kickstarter, fans raised the funds needed to create the apocalyptic sequel coming out next year: Girls Will be Girls 2012.Today we are joined by Jack Plotnick, the man behind Evie Harris sharing with us the anguished journey of actors in Hollywood trying to find meaning in their lives and the origins of Evie Harris, a washed-up, alcoholic, aging C-List actress.➤ What Coco Peru and Varla Jean Merman have to say about their co-star when she’s not around.➤ How being a sloppy drag queen got him working with Sir Ian McKellen on the Oscar nominated film Gods and Monsters.➤ Learning how to love acting and auditions as an actor.➤ And daily affirmations actor and trans folks can say to find the joy and purpose in life.

www.feastoffools.net - How to wrap a towel into the Princess Leia look. -- Varla Jean Merman as Jeffery Roberson shows Marc Felion how to wrap a towel into a Princess Leia look. But is it more Maleficent the evil witch from Sleeping Beauty?

Eventually Matty gets around to a pumped up, energetic show. It just takes 15 minutes. Enjoy the video, it's Varla Jean Merman, not Lady Bunny. My bad!

The designer behind [Gogo Jewelry](http://www.ilovegogojewelry.com) is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it's time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y'at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Support the podcast [here.](https://www.paypal.me/troubledmenpodcast) Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast aggregator. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman