Podcasts about Wigstock

Nigel's guest today is Miss Coco Peru, drag royalty who has been a household name in the queer community for over 30 years. Her list of achievements is incredible – from starring in films like To Wong Foo and Wigstock, through to raising funds for LGBTQ causes with her iconic Conversations With Coco events. The list of people she has worked with includes everyone from Liza Minnelli and Jane Fonda, to Lily Tomlin and Bea Arthur, who became one of Coco's close friends. She is a passionate activist with her unflagging support of the LGBTQIA community and firce dedication to AIDS related charities. It was this dedication that led to her winning the Los Angeles LGBT Centre's Board Of Director's Award. She is the matriarch of drag onstage and happily married to her husband off it…This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every week, Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And guaranteed, a Gay Old Time!Follow us on instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Produced by Pineapple Audio Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Xmas.  Today is the perfect day for a fun, all out chat with the one and only Miss Lady Bunny.  Yes, THAT Lady Bunny. Drag Queen Extraordinaire, NYC Nightlife Legend, Friend to RuPaul, Lady Bunny. From her humble beginnings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to her early days of Drag alongside RuPaul in Atlanta, Georgia, to her arrival on the New York City Club scene in the 1980s, Lady Bunny is here to tell it all. Lady Bunny discusses what the NYC “Club Kid” scene was like back in the day and how that scene was rocked when infamous Club Kid Michael Alig, with the help of his roommate, high on drugs, killed fellow Club Kid “Angel” Melendez and disposed of the body in the east river after bragging about the murder for days to anyone that would listen.  Lady Bunny is also happy discuss BFF RuPaul, BFF Andy Cohen, what each are like off camera, the evolution of WWHL, Real Housewives, Andy and more. Finally, we discuss how, when, where and why Lady Bunny founded the world renowned Wigstock, the juggernaut that it has become, the several blockbuster films it has spawned, and the involvement of “A” list celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris. (Club) Kids, we are just getting started. Tune in now as we revisit this sit down with Drag Legend Lady Bunny. Part II starts now.  @official_lady_bunny @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (Sign Up For Your Trial Today So You Can Manage Your Weight For The Long Term) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) DraftKings Casino (Download The Draft King's Casino App Now & Sign Up w/ Promo Code Velvetrope To Get a Deposit Match Up To One Hundred Dollars In Casino Credits When You Dposit $5 Or More To Play All Your Favorite Casino Games) KENSHI YONEZU (You can listen to "Spinning Globe" on any major streaming platform by searching for Kenshi Yonezu or "Spinning Globe.”) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Xmas.  Today is the perfect day for a fun, all out chat with the one and only Miss Lady Bunny.  Yes, THAT Lady Bunny. Drag Queen Extraordinaire, NYC Nightlife Legend, Friend to RuPaul, Lady Bunny. From her humble beginnings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to her early days of Drag alongside RuPaul in Atlanta, Georgia, to her arrival on the New York City Club scene in the 1980s, Lady Bunny is here to tell it all. Lady Bunny discusses what the NYC “Club Kid” scene was like back in the day and how that scene was rocked when infamous Club Kid Michael Alig, with the help of his roommate, high on drugs, killed fellow Club Kid “Angel” Melendez and disposed of the body in the east river after bragging about the murder for days to anyone that would listen.  Lady Bunny is also happy to discuss BFF RuPaul, BFF Andy Cohen, what each are like off camera, the evolution of WWHL, Real Housewives, Andy and more. Finally, we discuss how, when, where and why Lady Bunny founded the world renowned Wigstock, the juggernaut that it has become, the several blockbuster films it has spawned, and the involvement of “A” list celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris. (Club) Kids, we are just getting started. Tune in now as we revisit this sit down with Drag Legend Lady Bunny. @official_lady_bunny @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (Sign Up For Your Trial Today So You Can Manage Your Weight For The Long Term) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) DraftKings Casino (Download The Draft King's Casino App Now & Sign Up w/ Promo Code Velvetrope To Get a Deposit Match Up To One Hundred Dollars In Casino Credits When You Dposit $5 Or More To Play All Your Favorite Casino Games) KENSHI YONEZU (You can listen to "Spinning Globe" on any major streaming platform by searching for Kenshi Yonezu or "Spinning Globe.”) COOKUNITY - cookunity.com/VELVET (Or Enter Code VELVET Before Checkout for 50% Off Your First Order Of Chef Prepared Fresh Meals) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RuPaul's Drag Race first aired on TV in 2009, but the New York City drag scene that launched RuPaul started over a century earlier. From drag balls to Wigstock, New York has long been considered the capital of drag culture. Joining me in this episode to discuss New York City's rich history of drag is writer Elyssa Maxx Goodman, author of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The mid-episode music is “The New York Glide,” written by Tim Delaney and performed by Ethel Waters and Albury's Blue & Jazz Seven in May 1921; the performance is in the public domain. The episode image is Lady Bunny, photographed by Tai Seef during Wigstock 2001, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Additional Sources: “How Drag Queens Have Sashayed Their Way Through History,” by Sam Sanders and Josh Axelrod, NPR, June 27, 2019. “The US has a rich drag history. Here's why the art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it,” by Scottie Andrew, CNN, April 29, 2023. “From police raids to pop culture: The early history of modern drag,” by Emily Martin, National Geographic, June 2, 2023. “The Evolution of Drag: A History of Self-Expressionism,” by Gaelle Abou Nasr, Arcadia, December 12, 2021. “InQueery: Trixie Mattel Breaks Down the History of ‘Drag,'” Them, September 20, 2018. “Julian Eltinge was the most famous drag queen ever. What happened? [video]”, PBS American Masters, February 18, 2021. “A century ago, this star ‘female impersonator' made men swoon,” by Randy Dotinga, The Washington Post, June 24, 2023. “Mob Queens [podcast],” by Jessica Bendinger & Michael Seligman. “Stonewall Riots,” History.com, Originally posted May 31, 2017, and updated June 23, 2023. “Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the history of Pride Month,” Smithsonian, June 7, 2021. “Before There Was ‘RuPaul's Drag Race,' There Was Wigstock,” by Michael Appeler, Variety, May 6, 2019. “The Pyramid Club: New York City's First Drag Landmark,” by Dawson Knick, Village Preservation, July 25, 2019. “Wigstock Returns From the Dead,” by Jacob Bernstein, The New York Times, August 15, 2018. “New Heights for a Diva: RuPaul's TV Talk Show,” by Andrea Higbie, The New York Times, October 20, 1996. “Behind the Rise of RuPaul's Drag Race,” by Maria Elena Fernandez, Variety, August 22, 2017. “There Has Never Been a Show Like RuPaul's Drag Race,” by David Canfield, Vanity Fair, August 27, 2021. “RuPaul Shares the Origin of His Name and Drag Persona [video],” Late Night with Seth Meyers, February 12, 2020. “NYPD Commissioner Apologizes For 'Oppressive' 1969 Raid On Stonewall Inn,” by Bobby Allyn and Dani Matias, NPR, June 6, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September means school is back. But this year something's very different. Nicolaia Rips reveals why so many teenage girls no longer sound like squeaky girls from the movie Clueless, and instead sound like raspy-throated lawyers from Staten Island. Then the always enlightening James Wolcott discusses a new book that details the kaleidoscopic cultural influence of drag in New York City, from the Harlem ball scene to Stonewall, to Wigstock, to Kinky Boots on Broadway. And finally, last week was a sad one, with the passing of Jimmy Buffett at age 76, but his good friend Tom Freston shares his memories of the incomparable singer-songwriter. All this and more make this a show you won't want to miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess is joined by drag legend LADY BUNNY! Lady Bunny discusses Drag Race's impact on modern day queens vs. experimental avant-garde style, questionable music choices on RPDR, gender & identity politics, organizing Wigstock in Tompkins Square Park & Pier 17, creating culture vs. mimicking reality TV, being held at gunpoint in the East Village and her rise alongside RuPaul at The Pyramid Club. See Lady Bunny at The Green Room 42 in May & June! IG: @jessxnyc

Dorian Corey (June 6, 1937 – August 29, 1993) was an American drag performer and fashion designer. She appeared in Wigstock and was featured in Jennie Livingston's 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning After Corey's death, the preserved body of Robert Worley (also known as Robert Wells) was found amongst her belongings; it appeared that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head.[12] He was last seen by his family in 1968.   Follow Bizarre Buffet Online Support Bizarre Buffet On Patreon Follow Bizarre Buffet On Instagram Like Bizarre Buffet On Facebook Subscribe To Bizarre Buffet On YouTube Bizarre Buffet Online Follow The Host's Of Bizarre Buffet Follow Marc Bluestein On Instagram Follow Jen Wilson On Instagram Follow Mark Tauriello On Instagram   If you're enjoying the content brought to you here at Bizarre Buffet, please consider leaving a positive review of the show on Apple Podcast's / iTunes. Listening on Spotify ? Give our show a " like " ! It helps a tremendous deal. Bizarre Buffet is an indépendant production.The support of our listener's keep's this show going. Thank you for listening !     Support the show!: https://patreon.com/bizarrebuffetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bunny talks to HIV activist, drag queen, singer, recording artist Jade Elektra about treatment, PrEp and the long term effects of both on the body. Jade talks about her work as a DJ and a recording artist and the story behind her first appearance at Wigstock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special video interview, community leader in resident Jade Elektra stops by the lab to share updates on her community work and chat about her iconic career.   Jade Elektra is a Toronto-based "out" HIV+ Queer African-American Drag Entertainer, Recording Artist/Live Singer, Film/Stage/Television Actor and AIDS Activist originally from Tampa, Florida via New York City and finally found a home in Toronto in 2010. After being diagnosed in 1990 (but infected in 1989) Jade dreamed of leaving Tampa, Florida for hustle and bustle of New York City. With a little money saved and the kindness of a queen called “The Electrifying Grace” Jade came to The Big Apple in 1992. She started auditioning and getting small parts but Jade's recording career was born out of this time. Jade also formed a drag revue called “The Illusions” (Harmonica Sunbeam, Sybil Barrington, Tyra Colbaire & Victoria Lace). The revue became the only drag show in Harlem in the 90s. It's finale ended at The Apollo in 1995. Probably best known at first for her underground club hits like “Why Are You Gaggin'?” and “Bitch You Look Fierce”, these became staples of the NYC Ballroom Community. Jade found herself in the company of cast members of “Paris Is Burning” as they took her into the scene. Jade worked out of drag at Sally's II as the DJ and would later be named DJ Relentless. Pepper LaBeija was her House Mother. Paris Dupree was her upstairs neighbour. Octavia St. Laurent, Angie Xtravaganza and Dorian Corey were the showgirls at Sally's. The 90s were a great time for drag and film. Jade was in “Too Wong Foo. Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar.” “Party Girl” “Stonewall” and “Jane Doe”. And daytime television seemed to like Jade as well. 2 episodes of Ricky Lake, 1 episode of Maury Povich and 13 episodes of The Richard Bey Show. In 1998, Jade performed at Wigstock with her debut single "Why Are You Gagging?" on Progressive High Records ( a division of Atlantic Records).     By the year 2000, Jade had been approached by Andrew Neville in the UK about producing an album. The idea was to have Jade be the UK version of RuPaul. The album was recorded and promotion were being set in place. The record label's offices were in the Twin Towers. 9/11 happened and everything ended. NYC took many years to recover and lost many of its creative and nightlife scene. In the years after 9/11, Jade found herself volunteering at GMHC and The Harvey Milk School. It was these years when she realized the importance of educating our youth about HIV/AIDS. She was not completely out about her status except for close friends and lovers. But that was all about to change in 2005 when she met artist, John Richard Allan. A long distance romance blossomed and Allan proposing on World AIDS Day 2009. Jade relocated to Toronto and officially came out in Fab Magazine in 2010. John Allan had already created POZPLANET the facebook group. So, Jade created POZ-TO, a monthly social gathering for the HIV+ Community. This grew into the POZ-TO Awards where each year we began honouring ten unsung heroes of HIV/AIDS. Over the 2010s decade Jade found herself speaking out for many causes but it would be the opportunity to be the first drag queen to sing at The AIDS Memorial at The 519 in 2019 that would end up going viral. A slight change of “Unforgettable” to “Undetectable” spoke for many living with HIV and knowing that as long as long as they were undetectable they were untransmittable. U=U Today Jade is resident at the University of Toronto for their Queer & Trans Research Lab. Her latest album dropped on November 2nd, 2022 called "Legendary, Darling!" ( a collection of her early tracks to her most current on iUnderground Records. And as far as her discography, Jade Elektra has a list of music that covers 1997 to current playlists today on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube.

Otro spin-off de QueerCine! Este es un apartado para hablar de documentales LGBTQ+. En este caso Cer0 comenta sobre el recorrido por la historia del festival drag Wigstock. Redes y cositas: https://linktr.ee/cerit0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queercine/message

Even though Lady Bunny is legendary for her outrageous song parodies and DJ music sets, those who follow her on social media have certainly gotten a taste of her passion for talking about politics and social movements.In fact, once you get Bunny started, just like eating, it's hard to get her to stop.Bun-Bun can't help herself when talking about:• Bernie Sanders,• Democrats,• Republicans,• Bisexual Senators Who Might As Well be Republicans,• The Peace Movement,• The Military Industrial Complex,• The Ru Girl Industrial Complex,• Universal Healthcare,• The Economy,• Loose Fitting Gowns,• Student Loans,And how the divas of today don't hold a candle to the great singers of yesteryear, except for Jennifer Hudson, who people just don't appreciate enough.Sixteen years ago on Feast of Fun, Bunny was one of our first guests on the podcast and it's been a thrill over the years as she returns time and time again to crack us up with stories of being a baby drag queen with RuPaul, founding Wigstock and her love of the peen.But just like everyone else, Bunny is now holding her breath over her concerns over the Coronavirus.LADY BUNNY: http://www.ladybunny.netToday Lady Bunny joins us to take a look back at 16 years of being a guest on Feast of Fun and her own roller coaster ride of fame, fortune and fanatics.

This week, Bunny and Monét welcome Pixie Aventura to talk about Pixie's performance at Wigstock and up and coming drag performers paying their dues and creating their own opportunities. They also talk about Kim Kardashian being famous for "nothing" and making a career out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we celebrate 16 years and 3,000 episodes of Feast of Fun, we've asked one of our all time favorite drag queen guests, Miss Understood, to join us to look back at the early years of drag on TV and film.In the 90s, Miss Understood was a regular on the daytime TV talk show circuit. When Sally Jesse Rafael or Geraldo Rivera wanted to showcase eccentric kooks from the New York City nightlife scene, Miss Understood was there in her psychedelic pink and green looks to wow the audience.Miss Understood was cast as one of the contestants in the pageant scene in the first major Hollywood film to focus on drag queens “To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Love Julie Newmar.”This bright colored wigged gal has been in a lot: Miss Understood was featured in the documentary Wigstock and the premier episode of Sex and the City. She was also the first drag queen we had on this podcast to talk about drag queen make up long before all the makeup tutorials made it onto the internet.MISS UNDERSTOOD: http://www.screamingqueens.comMAGICTEEZ: https://magicteez.comToday Miss Understood joins us to look back on her life as a drag queen and manager of Screaming Queens Entertainment and her new fashion line Magic Teez.HELP FEAST OF FUN REACH 3000 SHOWS: https://gofundme.com/feastoffun3000Episode #2978

Welcome to season 2, it's literally a riot. We discuss the new HBO rock doc Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage and get into all the absurd contradictions that make it a fascinating watch. We also get into bad faith criticism, woke revisionism, where we would have more likely been that same summer, which artists are NOT included, and everything else with special guest Heather Jewett.   Subscribe to Heather's patreon, Bimbo Summit at https://www.patreon.com/heatherjewett/ Watch her IG lives @hurrrjurrr and follow her twitter @bimbosummit

This week's guest is John Epperson — also known by his stage name, Lypsinka, who you might've seen in the documentary Wigstock, in the movie Black Swan, and gracing New York stages from the legendary Pyramid Club to Lincoln Center. John moved from small town Mississippi to New York to chase a dream of a life in the theater, and found fame with his drag alter-ego in the wild 1970s and 80s, all while awash in radical revolutionary queer culture of the East Village.We'll have that conversation in a minute. First, a reminder that I've got a little newsletter where I share sneak peeks at what I'm working on — the most recent featured a recommendation for a FASCINATING documentary on the history of Nickelodeon. Sign up for that newsletter at mattbaume.com.And speaking of the history of Nickelodeon, check out my YouTube channel for deep dives into pop culture history — my latest video is all about Rocko's Modern Life and the secret gay history of 90s animation. That's at YouTube.com/mattbaume.Also a big thanks to everyone who supports the Sewers of Paris on Patreon. And to everyone who's reviewed it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.

HRH Princess Diandra has an amazing drag career impersonating her first love Diana Ross. But she also relishes channelling the other two great entertainers in her Holy Trinity- Tina Turner and Patti Labelle.As much as Princess Diandra loves her divas, she cuts them no slack. She’d just as soon come for those ladies that the “HRH” in her title might as well stand for “Honey, Read Her!”PRINCESS DIANDRA: https://www.instagram.com/hrhpd/Now the tabloids went wild when Diandra literally poked Diana Ross. So imagine what Diandra is like to celebrities she doesn’t care for. Photographer David LaChapelle tasted the apple martini she dumped over his head. Madonna felt the coldness of Diandra’s shade. And Kathie Lee Gifford got an earful on a phone call so legendary it made it on TV.Today we’re talking to Her Royal Highness Princess Diandra about all her adventures performing as a legendary drag entertainer and all celebrities she loves to read to filth.Plus–➤ Stalking celebrities outside of Studio 54 as a teenager.➤ As mother of the House of Ecstasy, what are her thoughts on the final season of POSE?➤ Filming To Wong Foo with all the top drag queens of the day.➤ What happened to her number at Wigstock 2.0➤ And all the tea Patti Labelle has on everyone.Honey, this is a show you don’t want to miss!

This week on Good Judy, we got to speak to the legendary actress, comedian and drag queen-- Miss Coco Peru! Miss Coco Peru is known for her iconic appearances in films and television like Trick, To Wong Foo, Will & Grace, Wigstock, and Arrested Development. We spoke to her about an early near death experience that changed her body forever and she gave us some great advice on how to make a career out of what you love.  On this episode, Brigitte and Ella/Saurus/Rex discuss a wide array of hot topics and political scandals like Paris Hilton, Euphoria, Alice Walker, The Social Dilemma, The Dutchess, Ella’s appearance on Lovecraft Country, and a bussy full of beans.  Good Judy is a podcast about queer art, news and pop culture hosted by two Atlanta queens, Ellasaurus Rex (@queen_ellarex) and Brigitte Bidet (@brigittebidet). Tune in every Tuesday with Brigitte and Ella as they discuss the latest news, chat with very special guests, and crown a Good Judy and Bad Judy of the week. Good Judy is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix Follow Miss Coco Peru on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misscocoperu/    Night Owl ATL -- Adult Products, Affordable Prices, Delivered! http://nightowlatl.com/   Sky Gym Atlanta http://www.aerialsilksatlanta.com/    Donate to our Patreon Page! http://www.patreon.com/goodjudypod   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodjudypod/   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goodjudypod/

Drag icon Lady Bunny joins us from New York to talk politics, cancel culture, and the history of Wigstock which COULD see a return in 2021! Plus, a new Gallup poll proves that, like, everyone under 25 is bi. And what happens when a gay news anchor tweets about how obese people don't deserve the vaccine before he does? More at 11:00! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Bunny Steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Lady Bunny. Drag Queen Extraordinaire, NYC Nightlife Legend, Friend to RuPaul, Lady Bunny. From her humble beginnings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to her early days of Drag alongside RuPaul in Atlanta, Georgia, to her arrival on the New York City Club scene in the 1980s, Lady Bunny is here to tell it all. Lady Bunny is an Icon of a Drag Queen, NYC Nightclub DJ, Recording Artist, Actor and so much more. What has Bunny not done? Lady Bunny discusses what the NYC “Club Kid” scene was like back in the day and how that scene was rocked when infamous Club Kid Michael Alig, with the help of his roommate, high on drugs, killed fellow Club Kid “Angel” Melendez and disposed of the body in the east river after bragging about the murder for days to anyone that would listen. Bunny discusses how that scene has changed throughout the years and what NYC nightlife looks like today. Lady Bunny is also happy discuss BFF RuPaul. Bunny discusses the evolution of both her and RuPaul’s career from the early days to present and how both have come, well, very far, to say the least. Bunny describes what RuPaul is like off camera and how the man behind the public persona is a very different being. What? Do tell. Bunny does. Bunny discusses the RuPaul we see on our TV sets on Drag Race every week is not necessarily Bunny's friend RuPaul or the man she knows in real life. Lady Bunny also opens up about how challenging RuPaul’s “job” of mentor to up and coming Baby Drag’s can be. Finally, we discuss how, when, where and why Lady Bunny founded the world renowned Wigstock, the juggernaut that it has become, the several blockbuster films it has spawned, and the involvement of “A” list celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris. (Club) Kids, we are just getting started. Tune in now to Part I of this very special sit down with Drag Legend Lady Bunny.@offiial_lady_bunny@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetropeMerch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lady Bunny Steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Lady Bunny. Drag Queen Extraordinaire, NYC Nightlife Legend, Friend to RuPaul, Lady Bunny. From her humble beginnings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to her early days of Drag alongside RuPaul in Atlanta, Georgia, to her arrival on the New York City Club scene in the 1980s, Lady Bunny is here to tell it all. Lady Bunny is an Icon of a Drag Queen, NYC Nightclub DJ, Recording Artist, Actor and so much more. What has Bunny not done? Lady Bunny discusses what the NYC “Club Kid” scene was like back in the day and how that scene was rocked when infamous Club Kid Michael Alig, with the help of his roommate, high on drugs, killed fellow Club Kid “Angel” Melendez and disposed of the body in the east river after bragging about the murder for days to anyone that would listen. Bunny discusses how that scene has changed throughout the years and what NYC nightlife looks like today. Lady Bunny is also happy discuss BFF RuPaul. Bunny discusses the evolution of both her and RuPaul’s career from the early days to present and how both have come, well, very far, to say the least. Bunny describes what RuPaul is like off camera and how the man behind the public persona is a very different being. What? Do tell. Bunny does. Bunny discusses the RuPaul we see on our TV sets on Drag Race every week is not necessarily Bunny's friend RuPaul or the man she knows in real life. Lady Bunny also opens up about how challenging RuPaul’s “job” of mentor to up and coming Baby Drag’s can be. Finally, we discuss how, when, where and why Lady Bunny founded the world renowned Wigstock, the juggernaut that it has become, the several blockbuster films it has spawned, and the involvement of “A” list celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris. (Club) Kids, we are just getting started. Tune in now to Part I of this very special sit down with Drag Legend :any Bunny.@offiial_lady_bunny@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBonus Episodes Available at - https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope This Episode is brought to you by Better HELP https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetropeMerch Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Som svart man i drag har han kämpat mot utanförskap men också blivit anklagad för att vara en ignorant diva. RuPaul Charles har förändrat synen på drag, från en förlöjligad subkultur till global succé. I det här avsnittet får du höra berättelsen om hur en dragqueen från San Diego erövrar världen. Om barndomsåren som utstött outcast och de vilda festerna på New Yorks klubbscen. Om längtan efter kändisskap, acceptans – och vad framgångarna med TV-programmet RuPauls Drag Race betytt för RuPaul och hbtqi-personer världen över. Programledare: Vendela LundbergAvsnittsförfattare: Hateff MousaviyanExekutiv Producent: Ulla SvenssonTekniker: Fredrik NilssonProgrammet är en produktion från produktionsbolaget OLGAI programmet hörs skådespelaren Carlos Romero Cruz (känd som dragqueen under artistnamnet Carnita Molida) och Danny Lam, som driver instagramkontot "Tnkvrt". Ljudklippen är hämtade från: MTV, L Studio, Vanity Fair, Star Booty, The American Music Show, Vulture, Wigstock, The RuPaul Show, Hollywood Reporter, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Producers Guild of America, Youtubekanalen Pop Trigger, Fresh Air (NPR), Kurzgesagt.

Som svart man i drag har han kämpat mot utanförskap men också blivit anklagad för att vara en ignorant diva. RuPaul Charles har förändrat synen på drag, från en förlöjligad subkultur till global succé. I det här avsnittet får du höra berättelsen om hur en dragqueen från San Diego erövrar världen. Om barndomsåren som utstött outcast och de vilda festerna på New Yorks klubbscen. Om längtan efter kändisskap, acceptans och vad framgångarna med TV-programmet RuPauls Drag Race betytt för RuPaul och hbtqi-personer världen över. Programledare: Vendela Lundberg Avsnittsförfattare: Hateff Mousaviyan Exekutiv Producent: Ulla Svensson Tekniker: Fredrik Nilsson Programmet är en produktion från produktionsbolaget OLGA I programmet hörs skådespelaren Carlos Romero Cruz (känd som dragqueen under artistnamnet Carnita Molida) och Danny Lam, som driver instagramkontot "Tnkvrt". Ljudklippen är hämtade från: MTV, L Studio, Vanity Fair, Star Booty, The American Music Show, Vulture, Wigstock, The RuPaul Show, Hollywood Reporter, RuPauls Drag Race, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Producers Guild of America, Youtubekanalen Pop Trigger, Fresh Air (NPR), Kurzgesagt.

This week on Good Judy, we got political with Jackie Beat!   Jackie Beat has written for film, tv, and major comedians like Joan Rivers, Rosie O’Donnell, and Margaret Cho. She’s appeared across film and television, including ‘Sex & the City’, ‘Wigstock’, and more. We spoke to Jackie about her work, politics, plastic surgery, and more!   On this episode, Brigitte and Ella/Saurus/Rex discuss a wide array of hot topics and political scandals like Atlanta circuit parties, daddy issues, Amy Sasha Coney Barrett, Tyler Oakley, capitalism, depression and more!   Good Judy is a podcast about queer art, news and pop culture hosted by two Atlanta queens, Ellasaurus Rex (@queen_ellarex) and Brigitte Bidet (@brigittebidet). Tune in every Tuesday with Brigitte and Ella as they discuss the latest news, chat with very special guests, and crown a Good Judy and Bad Judy of the week.   Good Judy is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto   Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix   Night Owl ATL -- Adult Products, Affordable Prices, Delivered! http://nightowlatl.com/   Donate to our Patreon Page! http://www.patreon.com/goodjudypod   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodjudypod/   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goodjudypod/

Full episode notes at www.buildingbeyond.me/mocwithtiffany/drewdDrew Droege, Writer / Actor / Playwright joined Tiffany for an amazing Moments of Clarity show! His work on movies, TV, projects, and podcasts is impressive! He has written for Netflix’s “Big Mouth” and their upcoming show “AJ and the Queen,” starring RuPaul. His most recent tv/film acting credits include “El Tonto,” Search Party,” “Teachers,” “Heathers,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Drunk History,” “Life in Pieces,” and “Now Apocalypse.” He received the Outstanding Performance award at Outfest Los Angeles in 2018 for his work in the BroadwayHD capture of “Bright Colors and Bold Pattern.” And you can check out his most recent project Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHD.Drew came from a small town in North Carolina where he longed to be a professional actor and he eventually made the move to LA in 1999. He started at The Groundlings where he developed his writing skills and gained the support of the acting community.He shared about how he handles anxiety and what motivates him to continue when things get tough. He tries to stay true to himself which can be hard even in the LGBTQ community where his peers can be your best alli or worst enemies. What has worked for him since he began acting and writing was to follow his bliss!Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHDOne week free trial when you click Subscribe Now

This week on Good Judy, we got to speak to the legendary actress, comedian and drag queen-- Miss Coco Peru!   Miss Coco Peru is known for her iconic appearances in films and television like Trick, To Wong Foo, Will & Grace, Wigstock, and Arrested Development. We spoke to her about an early near death experience that changed her body forever and she gave us some great advice on how to make a career out of what you love.    On this episode, Brigitte and Ella/Saurus/Rex discuss a wide array of hot topics and political scandals like Paris Hilton, Euphoria, Alice Walker, The Social Dilemma, The Dutchess, Ella’s appearance on Lovecraft Country, and a bussy full of beans.    Good Judy is a podcast about queer art, news and pop culture hosted by two Atlanta queens, Ellasaurus Rex (@queen_ellarex) and Brigitte Bidet (@brigittebidet). Tune in every Tuesday with Brigitte and Ella as they discuss the latest news, chat with very special guests, and crown a Good Judy and Bad Judy of the week.   Good Judy is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto   Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix Follow Coco Peru on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misscocoperu/    Night Owl ATL -- Adult Products, Affordable Prices, Delivered! http://nightowlatl.com/   Sky Gym Atlanta http://www.aerialsilksatlanta.com/    Donate to our Patreon Page! http://www.patreon.com/goodjudypod   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodjudypod/   Follow Good Judy Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goodjudypod/

Neil Patrick Harris won a Tony Award for starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, but we all know the real star is the spectacular wig design of Mike Potter.The task of styling these magnificent wigs for the show goes to legendary NY drag queen Perfidia, or as Facebook likes to call her, Steven Perfidia Kirkham, who you may know from the documentary Wigstock or the YouTube video we did with her titled “How to Style a Big Wig for Drag Queens in the Style of Lady Bunny” which is a hit with queens both new and old.Listen as Perfidia gives us a behind the scenes tour of what it’s like styling wigs for Hedwig, working with Neil Patrick Harris, Book of Mormon’s Andrew Rannells and Dexter’s Michael C. Hall. Did she ever solve Broadway’s biggest mystery- the case of the stolen Hedwig wig.Hedwigs through time. John Cameron Mitchell, Ally Sheedy, Jinkx Monsoon, Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Rannells, Michael C Hall. Photos courtesy of Hedwig on Broadway.

One of the most influential LGBT documentaries of all time is The Queen, Frank Simon and Flawless Sabrina’s 1968 film that takes the viewer behind the scenes of a tumultuous drag pageant held in New York City two years before the Stonewall riots.The landmark film, which has now been remastered and is available on Netflix, inspired the likes of Paris is Burning, Wigstock, Pose and RuPaul’s Drag Race.[Originally posted as FOF #2824 – Pageant Queen Aurora Sexton Looks at the 1968 Documentary The Queen]Today, Miss Gay U.S. of A pageant winner, Aurora Sexton, joins us to look at drag pageants over the decades and what it takes for a gal to make it big in the pageant circuit.Aurora Sexton painted for the gods.Aurora Sexton snatches the crown.Aurora Sexton as Melania Trump in her solo show “Let Them Eat Cake!”Plus–➤ RuPaul brings queer and drag culture to Saturday Night Live and gives Pete Davison a drag makeover.➤ Aurora’s “LET THEM EAT CAKE! Diary Of A First Lady” A one woman show about the excitement, stress and drama of being FLOTUS!➤ What was Alyssa Edwards like in her early days in the pageant system?

Nick and Warren interview Major Scales. Richard Andriessen/Major Scales is a musician, writer and performer based in Seattle who has written everything from award-winning shows on the east coast to music for amateur adult films on the west. His songs have played everywhere from RuPaul’s Drag Race to Wigstock. He created his long-touring musical comedy “The Vaudevillians” with stage partner Jinkx Monsoon, with whom he continues to regularly tour original cabaret work. Major recently toured the U.K. with Peaches Christ in the drag parody show “Drag Becomes Her,” and when the world is working, he can also be seen performing his annual Halloween horror extravaganza with BenDeLeCreme “Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor!” in Seattle. His most recent radio play, “WQUR: Queer Quarantine Radio” is available whenever podcasts are streaming.You can find him on Instagram @themajorscalesWQUR Radio: https://anchor.fm/wqur, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts!#majorscales #richardandriessen #wqur #queerquarantineradio #thevaudevillians #jinkxmonsoon #bendelecreme #peacheschrist #rupaul #drag #dragrace #rupaulsdragrace #radioplay #dragbecomesher #wigstock #performer #musician #writer #playwright #actor #actorslife #podcast #videocast #vlog #interview #seattle #chop #chaz #comedy #musical #learningtocope #ltc #ltcpodcast

This week we speak to the inimitable DJ Lina Bradford, who has been a staple of the NYC scene since she performed at Wigstock back in 1994. We delve into her career as an International DJ, Nightlife Visionary, Talk Show Host and Queer Icon. She shares stories from the dance floor and beyond as well as some Madonna close encounters. Find Lina at DJLina.com or on Instagram: @thelinabradford

Visit Feast of Fun: https://feasttoffun.comCrystal LaBeija from The Queen and RuPaul look upon pageant winner Aurora Sexton. Photo of Aurora: TiosPhotography.comOne of the most influential LGBT documentaries of all time is The Queen, Frank Simon and Flawless Sabrina’s 1968 film that takes the viewer behind the scenes of a tumultuous drag pageant held in New York City two years before the Stonewall riots.The landmark film, which has now been remastered and is available on Netflix, inspired the likes of Paris is Burning, Wigstock, Pose and RuPaul’s Drag Race.Today, Miss Gay U.S. of A pageant winner, Aurora Sexton, joins us to look at drag pageants over the decades and what it takes for a gal to make it big in the pageant circuit.Plus--➤ RuPaul brings queer and drag culture to Saturday Night Live and gives Pete Davison a drag makeover.➤ Aurora’s “LET THEM EAT CAKE! Diary Of A First Lady” A one woman show about the excitement, stress and drama of being FLOTUS!➤ What was Alyssa Edwards like in her early days in the pageant system?

FOR EPISODE 1 go to Patreon.com/notreally   The guys are joined by Chapo Trap House's Amber A'Lee Frost and legendary drag superstar The Lady Bunny! Listen as they hole up in a luxury hotel suite on Central Park South to discuss American political corruption, Pamela Anderson, the dems' conspiracy against Bernie Sanders, political awakenings, social media, surviving the AIDS crisis, Fox News afterparties, Wigstock, old drag versus new drag, and Bunny's decades-long career serving as the unofficial face (and wig) of New York City while sticking to the seditious underground ethos that drew her to the drag scene to begin with.  Check out The Lady Bunny in the HBO documentary Wig, and for more of Amber, support Chapo Trap House at http://www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse! Special thanks to Anna & Dasha for making this happen!

We swore we’d get around to watching Aquaman eventually, and now we’re making good on that. Then continuing in this fishy theme, we close out the episode by discussing the new documentary Wig, covering the history of New York’s influential Wigstock festival. If you like what you’re hearing, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and tell your friends and loved ones to check us out!

BETTY comes into the world of the east village in the mid 90’s. They find themselves at Wigstock in the thick of the drag revolution. The perform at Carnegie Hall, they get their first stalker and they put out their 2nd album called Limboland. New York is full of freaks and fun at the time. […]

BETTY comes into the world of the east village in the mid 90’s. They find themselves at Wigstock in the thick of the drag revolution. The perform at Carnegie Hall, they get their first stalker and they put out their 2nd album called Limboland. New York is full of freaks and fun at the time. […]

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When I was in middle school in the suburbs of Maryland, a man—let’s call him Robert—started doing some occasional gardening and housecleaning for my parents. By high school, Robert was our full-time housekeeper and a nanny for me and my sister, a family member, really. And he had become a she—let’s call her Tina. My sister and I learned to use her new pronouns and we watched as her clothes and then, with the help of hormones and surgery, her body changed to that of a woman. At the same time, the transition we went through with Tina at home was playing out in American popular culture. Homosexuality and drag and other queer lives and identities came out of the closet and onto the stage, screen, and streets. In 1984, in Mahattan’s Tompkins Square Park, Wigstock was born. It started as a kind of afterparty and evolved into a DIY, outrageous, funny, and fabulous annual drag festival that by the 90’s was drawing crowds in the thousands. It’s hard even to think back to the time when Robert who became Tina had to hide who she was for fear of upsetting her religious mother or—who knows—maybe not getting that job with my folks. In a world where RuPaul’s Drag Race is going into its 12th smash season, It’s easy to forget the courage it took, and still takes, for so many people to live on the outside what they know they are on the inside. My guest today is documentary filmmaker Chris Moukarbel, the director of Lady Gaga biopic GAGA FIVE FOOT TWO. In his new HBO documentary WIG, Chris and his stars—including Lady Bunny, Charlene Incarnate, and many more—take us back through the history of drag in New York City. And they show that now more than ever we need public spaces like Wigstock where we can perform, amplify, and celebrate our differences. Surprise conversation starters in this episode: Bill Eddy on “toxic people” John Cameron Mitchell on online communication and miscommunication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The worst of times in San Francisco was still better than the best of times somewhere else.” ~ Armistead MaupinOn this episode, we review the "Tales of the City" reboot on Netflix. The "limited series" is the fourth time Armistead Maupin's bestselling books have been adapted for the screen. In this ten episode series, contemporary issues facing the Q.U.I.LT.B.A.N.G. community are explored honestly & openly. With 28 Barbary Lane serving as the epicenter for most of the the character's lives & stories, the viewer is transported to an Oz-like world each time the wooden door at the top of the steps is opened. In our review, we discuss what we liked the most & least, as well as the importance of the show's use of a diverse cast of Q.U.I.LT.B.A.N.G. actors. WARNING - there are major spoilers ahead, so skip this episode if you haven't watched or finished the series.We also talk about HBO's new Wigstock documentary, "Wig"; the short film, "Happy Birthday Marsha" on Amazon Prime; & our plans to attend the Reclaim Pride Coalition's upcoming Queer Liberation March & Rally on June 30. To find out more about the Queer Liberation March & Rally and how you can participate or donate, CLICK HERE.In this week's Keto Korner, we share another Keto-friendly recipe: High Fat High Fun's Keto Egg Loaf.

Bryan and Chris start the show with a reaction to the new Taylor Swift video. Are we okay with her using LGBTQ icons to promote her song? At 10:00 they dive into a conversation about drag culture, and Chris tells the story of how he first started out as a drag performer. At 18:50 they’re joined by drag icon Lady Bunny and director Chris Moukarbel to talk about their new documentary “Wig” on HBO. Bunny tells us how the Wigstock festival first started and explains how the drag scene is different today. They discuss the origin of the documentary, recent revival of the festival, and the current place drag holds in the LGBTQ community. Plus, Bunny talks about getting banned from Twitter and Chis tells them about working with Lady Gaga. At 53:45 they close the show with a listener email about whether or not you should come out to your family on a birthday. Is there a right and wrong time to come out?

Boomer and Brett chat up Dr Demetre, the man who taught us about PrEP. We chat about cruising, the gym, and the future of sex.

We're starting off with a surge of Taurus power. Underground drag goddess Charlene chats with David about her reign at the Bushwig and Wigstock festivals, her starring role in HBO's Wig documentary, and how she developed her legendary performance style. If you've seen Charlene annihilate a Madonna lip sync, you've witnessed greatness. Now is your chance to get to know the high priestess, before she becomes an even bigger global phenomenon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A documentary film gets the Hot Date treatment for the first time in the show's history.  And not just any documentary.  Dan and Vicky take a look at director Barry Shils' chronicle of the NY drag celebration Wigstock with 1995's Wigstock: The Movie.  Culled from footage taken at the 1993 and 1994 gatherings, Shils creates a portrait of the event and the incredible drag performers that bring it to life.  They include Lady Bunny (also a founder), Joey Arias, Mistress Formika, Candis Cane, Jackie Beat, Lypsinka, and RuPaul.   Along with the film, your hosts also discuss some recently seen, including Bird Box, Death Wish 2018, Vice, A Star is Born 2018, 1981's Southern Comfort, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and You Were Never Really Here.  Listen for Vicky's takedown of Lady Gaga and her incessant crying, Dan's butchering of politically sensitive gender pronouns and a tribute to the late, great Alexis Arquette.   Don't wig out!  Tuck yourself in and enjoy Hot Date 81: Wigstock: The Movie.  Then leave us some feedback.      

Darcelle XV has been a working drag queen longer than anyone else and is in the Guinness Book Of World Records to prove it! Check out this lively chat with a legendary as we discuss being gay in the 1960s, the drag scene today and the joys of Wigstock. For more on Darcelle XV visit his website darcellexv.com Derek and Romaine is a fun daily digital radio show. This free podcast is just a sample of the great content available everyday to subscribers. Subscribers can listen live weekdays or download anytime for as little as $6.70/month at derekandromaine.com. Great guests, lively banter and live phone calls from listeners like you from all across North America make the DNRShow something special. Plus hundreds of hours of past shows in the Audio Archive make subscribing a great bargain. Don't miss out! Plus with one click, add the live show and audio archive to iTunes and the Podcasts app on your iPhone or iPad, or for Android and other smart phone users, add your private URL to your fave podcast app! Listen anytime, anywhere! LGBTQ and straight allies welcome! Visit derekandromaine.com/waystolisten for more information or to subscribe now.

Fresh off an explosive night at Wigstock, Alaska Thunderfuck and Willam Belli (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Race Chaser podcast) join Matt & Bowen to spill behind-the-scenes T from RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 4 & 5 and discuss the upcoming All Stars 4! Plus, Willam gives listeners a little taste of what it was like to work with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper on A Star Is Born, Alaska discusses being influenced by Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman from Batman Returns, and Drag legend Jackie Beat crashes the studio! --- MERCH! MERCH! GET YOUR LAS CULTURISTAS MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/las-culturistas LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!! https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistas SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS TODAY! CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos: www.facebook.com/lasculturistas twitter.com/lasculturistas LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We’re back after an accidental month long hiatus and we are getting intimate in the coat check room at Therapy with Marti Gould Cummings! Our very first drag queen to join us in the room, honey, yes! Marti is the toast of NYC – hosting everything from his Broadway talk show, "Stage Fright," every Monday night at Therapy Bar & Grille Gwahrl to allegedly running for office! He is President of the Hell’s Kitchen Democrats and he’s got our vote! Girl, she’s progressive & political. We get into all kinds of topics like the return of Wigstock, the definition of drag, horror movies and murder shows, the appeal of Leslie Knope, Cynthia Nixon for NY, and more! Catch Marti at RuPaul’s DragCon Sept 28-30. @martigcummings www.martiformanhattan.com We are sooooooo excited to be sponsored by Pink Party Rosé all summer long!! Brought to you by the makers of Babe Rosé. @drinkbabe YES, QUEEN! New sponsor handle! We will be updating our commercial in time for the next episode! Make sure to rate and review us on iTunes! XOXO

I take, 2 steps forward (I take 2 steps back). We come together, Cuz opposites attract. FIRST VERSE: We love nothing more than highlighting amazing queer couples and the beautiful love they have for one another. That is why, this week's #GayRelationshipGoals is the extraordinary (and super special) couple, @zachariah.allen and his husband @shanewallen. This recently married couple has all the makings of a union that will last forever. Their deep and passionate love for one another, along with the unwavering support (and fandom) is what we all search for in a partner - and these two were lucky enough to find it in each other. Take a look at their IG pages, and you'll instantly see why they are a couple to aspire to being like. We love them, and we know you will, too. Follow them, like their images, and tell them the Critelli's sent you! CHORUS: "Who'd a thought (ahh) ... That we could be lovers!" They say opposites attract, but why is that true? This week, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about all the ways that they are different. From their fashion sense, to the their careers, and back to their sleeping habits - the guys could not be more different. But, they share the same values and outlook on life, and at the end of the day, isn't that the only thing that matters? Tune in to see how they manage to make their differences work for them. SECOND VERSE: [WARNING]: This segment has a few technical difficulties and the sound is off. But the episode resumes normal recording in the next segment. Our apologies. In this edition of IN GAY NEWS, the fellas hit on Kevin Spacey (phrasing) ... tell Sam Smith who's 'Bad' ... come to Ruby Rose's rescue ... and (Lady) Bunny hop into a discussion about Wigstock. You're gonna love this! BRIDGE: Dios mio ... Our first Listener has it bad for the Latin men of South Beach, but would really like to settle down with someone. Should he expect a longterm relationship with the papi's he is currently sleeping with? Or, should he turn to his fellow white boys to find true love? If you don't like your girlfriend's friend, how do you handle that?? A Listener is having a hard time with her girlfriend's close friend and wants to know if she is in the wrong. Is this a problem, and if so ... how do you fix it? This week's Listener Shituations is a good one! - - - - - Relationship problems? EMAIL US: relationshitquestions@gmail.com We will answer your questions on the show. - - - - - RATE US: Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and fantastic review! It sounds like a big ask, but it helps us out tremendously. If you have 5-minutes, help us out! - - - - - FOLLOW US: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @podrelationshit - - - - - SPECIAL THANKS: @smarkitinc (Instagram) for our logo! @mdotcot (Instagram, Twitter) for our editing! and (last but not least) ... @tinman_tc (Twitter) ... and, Antonio Carter for our musicSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/podrelationshit)

This time around, Your Highness with James Majesty covers Lady Bunny's Wigstock from NYC. D-$ & James talk the drag festival in addition to a new Local Queen spotlight and a music break featuring a new song from James Majesty's new album: Pervert - Available on iTunes!

Television audiences are currently obsessed with shows like RuPaul's Drag Race and FX's Pose, presenting different angles on the profession and art of drag. New York City has been crucial to its current moment in pop culture and people have been performing and enjoy drag performers in this city for over 120 years. In the beginning there were two styles of drag -- vaudeville and ballroom. As female impersonators filled Broadway theaters -- one theater is even named for a famed gender illusionist -- thrill seekers were heading to the balls of Greenwich Village and Harlem. By the 1930s, the gay scene began retreating into the shadows, governed by mob control and harshly policed. By design, drag became political. It also became a huge counter-cultural influence in the late 1960s -- from the glamour of Andy Warhol's superstars to the jubilant schtick of Charles Busch. But it was the 1980s that brought the most significant influences to our current pop cultural moment. Joining Greg on this show are two experts on two late 80s/early 90s scenes -- Felix Rodriguez, a videographer of the ballroom culture (made famous by the film Paris Is Burning) and Linda Simpson, one of the great queens of East Village drag. FEATURING: Drag kings! Wigstock! And the famous drag queen who got struck by lightning. Support the show.

Lady Bunny joins Katya & Craig Via Satellite From Hawaii to talk dancing, shitting, Trump, Roseanne Barr, Wigstock!, The Pyramid Club, New York in the 80s, touring England, butter, glamour, and more. Lady Bunny: @LADYBUNNY77 (Twitter) @official_lady_bunny (Instagram) Please visit our Patreon page and see which reward tier works best for you!   https://www.patreon.com/KatyaAndCraig Katya: @katya_zamo |||| Craig @VideodromeDisco Whimsically Volatile @KatyaAndCraig

READERS, Kyle, Katie and Sharron welcome comedian Garry Hannon to the Shade Table to talk Totes McGotes, familiar demons, club kid stories, Wigstock, and Valentina as we come through for #DragRace Season 9, Episode 9. (Music: www.bensound.com)

She looks like Dusty Springfield, sounds like Carol Channing and speaks like Bernie Sanders- it’s Lady Bunny– the queen who comes with no trigger warning because if you’re not already shooketh, you’re not paying attention.Lately, Bun-Bun feels like the world’s too negative on social media and that it’s too easy to get down in the dumps in this political climate, so sometimes you just gotta find yourself a good blunt, put on some good music and start your day right.Today, the wildly righteous Lady Bunny joins us to talk about the RuPaul’s Drag Race Snatch Game question about her, the changing nature of gay neighborhoods and how to pick up a hot man while in drag.Plus,➤ Is Jaden Smith putting on women’s clothes for a little publici-she?➤ The wild world of Sploshing.➤ A new study says kids should be eating their boogers.➤ A man wants to show a jury his dong to prove that his girlfriend choked to death on it. It’s oversized, just like this podcast

Lady Bunny reflects on growing up Quaker, starting in classical theater, creating the legendary "Wigstock" festival, her current hit comedy show "Trans-Jester" and talks politics, politics, and more politics! Justin also contemplates the recent election and how to move forward in a world less amenable to our LGBT community. 

Michael S. Mammano is a writer based out of the Los Angeles area. He’s a regular contributor to Den of Geek US, where he writes news articles, reviews, and editorials of pop culture media. Most recently, his portfolio has been very Sailor Moon heavy, though he’s also covered properties such as The Legend of Korra, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the X-Men franchise. He recently founded Metal Monkey Productions, for which “True Colors” is the debut venture. Michael currently resides in North Hollywood with his fiance, Andrew Cheydleur. LINKS The Official Website of True Colors: www.metalmonkey.xyz Mammano’s Den of Geek Page: www.denofgeek.us/authors/michael-mammano ————————- KAITLIN LAWRENCE (Dorothy Brock) National tour: California Dreaming (Mama Cass). Select Regional: Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks) and Alaska Cabin Nite (Amber). BFA Musical Theatre - University of Florida. Endless gratitude for Joy Dewing Casting, Troika, and my family. Namaste www.kaitlinlawrence.com —————————- The Internet is getting a whole lot gayer! International drag darling Sherry Vine and former Here-TV executive Josh Rosenzweig are combining their style, humor and sensibility into a one-stop, digital destination for all of the world’s LGBTQ entertainment needs. gaySVTVworld premieres February 14 with original shows, specials, music videos, short films and more: all free at YouTube.com/MissSherryVine. “The world needs gaySVTVworld because they are hungry for original programming from top queer talent,” says Sherry Vine. “We got ‘em all: Haus Of Mimosa, Pickles, David Serrano, Chris Semers … and this is only the beginning.” “gaySVTVworld is created by and for LGBTQ audiences,” adds Josh Rosenzweig. “Nobody is going to tell our stories like we will. While our visibility has increased enormously over the last decade with the launch of several LGBT television networks, it is essential that the community have an online space to call our own. A destination where we can go to find like-minded artists and feel the power of the collective.” While gaySVTVworld draws inspiration from a traditional television model, it also presents a modern digital age spin with all shows under-seven minutes long. “We’re offering short content so people can view several episodes in the same amount of time as one traditional TV show,” explains Vine. “Maybe you only have five free minutes on your way to work or during a lunch break. That’s enough time to catch a hilarious episode of Fashion Puhleez on your smart phone!” The network will kick off its first season with a slate of eight programs, releasing daily, beginning with Sunday’s Sherry and the Greek, an original talk series starring Vine and Chris Semers, discussing a variety of fun topics and performing skits, characters, and musical numbers. On Monday, queer notables share their pop culture picks on EduGAYtion. Then Tuesday, The Rachel Zoe Show meets Project Runway in Fashion Puhleez, with lead players in the beauty industry discussing fashion, club couture and styling. House of Mimosa presents The Anita & Gina Marie Show, a comedic show that chronicles the daily antics of two women as they cause mayhem throughout Astoria, Queens (singing out – or rather, airing out – all their dirty laundry) gets viewers over hump day. Then its Throwback Thursdays with Pickles, a look back at a public access show that offers a glimpse into the gay, downtown art and nightlife scene of New York in the nineties. Celebrate the end of the workweek with The Flames of Hell’s Kitchen, a telanovela about the life of Sherry Vine, her manager Gloria, assistant Busted and sexy Latino boyfriend, Diego. In the first season, Sherry wins big, loses everything, slips back into a life of drugs, and faces an intervention. The show stars David Serrano, Busted, Patty McKeever and Al McKeever. Finally, on Saturday, it’s movie night as gaySVTVworld presents The SVTV Short Film Fest, an online festival dedicated to spotlighting the very best LGBTQ filmmakers from around the world. Each week is a new short film along with interviews from the filmmakers and special bonus features. In addition, What’s In Your Purse?, a hilarious two-minute segment featuring Vine cornering nightlife celebrities and forcing them to reveal the contents of their bags, will run throughout the week. “We knew launching a network was an ambitious endeavor but there are so many things we didn’t think of,” admits Vine. “Josh and I and our amazing team have literally been working every day on gaySVTVworld for almost a year now.” “So much of that time has been spent on brainstorming ideas, reaching out to people we wanted to work with and deciding on a slate we felt confident about,” continues Rosenzweig. “We have several shows that are in various stages of development. Our intention is to continue to keep rolling out new programs, music videos and comedy sketches.” Sherry Vine’s hilarious video parodies have made her a YouTube sensation, being viewed over 14,000,000 times! She got her start in downtown NYC but today tours the world with her live singing and comedy shows. Vine has appeared on the off-Broadway stage, in numerous films including Stonewall and Wigstock and she starred in two seasons of Here TV’s variety show, She’s Living For This, produced and directed by Josh Rosenzweig. Josh Rosenzweig served as SVP of Here TV for ten years where he produced over two hundred hours of television programming including She’s Living For This and Heart of Broadway: An Inside Look at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He was also the host of the hit TV talk show Just Josh. Rosenzweig has directed many music videos, award-winning films and over forty productions for the theater. He has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards. gaySVTVworld premieres February 14 at YouTube.com/MissSherryVine. —————————————— Scanlon began her political activism as a child growing up in Arkansas. She comes from a family that has long been involved in southern politics: her grandfather started the political tradition by helping Lyndon Johnson become U.S. Senator from Texas, and her mother ran for the Arkansas State Legislature in the 1970s, campaigning for the equality of women. In the late 1980s, Sarah moved to the Pacific Northwest. After working various jobs, she returned to the world of politics and worked on various legislative and initiative campaigns. Before her current position as director of LGBTQ outreach for the Bernie 2016 campaign, she served as the state director in Arkansas, where she lives with her wife and child. Here’s the LGBTQ policy page: https://berniesanders.com/issues/fighting-for-lgbt-equality/ And the HIV/AIDS policy page: https://berniesanders.com/issues/hiv-and-aids/

**Explicit from very start** www.richb.co.uk This brief live recording of the start of my set at The RVT in London on 16/11/14 will put a spring in your step. Sundays at The RVT is London's seminal tea-dance www.rvt.org.uk The first track is Groove Addix ft Lady Bunny - Lately (Wayne Numan Remix) which is released on Enriched Records early in 2015. Lady Bunny is drag royalty, friend of RuPaul and the founder of Wigstock. You can download the original mixes here: (UK): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/lately-feat.-lady-bunny/id916485238 (US) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lately-feat.-lady-bunny/id916485238

It’s episode 188 of Emergency Pants, in which we are joined by Randal, aka fancycwabs! Carthage, TN – home of sadness! Bridget’s brother Rob (hi Rob!) has a tumblr! Pitfall Explorer’s Club! Wigstock! TJ & Bridget started a tumblr! Randal’s dead friend! Randal made a cereal that leaves white russian milk and other awesome experiments! … Continue reading »

Even though we poke a lot of fun at Lady Bunny, we hold her in high regard as a gay entertainment legend. Listen to this in-depth interview where Bunny explains how she comes up with her material, why she dresses the way she does and why her mama is so gosh darn proud of her son/daughter.[Originally posted on December 20, 2005.]Subversive and perversive,THE Lady Bunny joins us today to talk about her debut DVD “X-Rated: For X-tra Retarded” a video collection of her greatest hits from her nightclub comedy act.From her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lady Bunny moved to Atlanta to go to Georgia State University. She then later moved to New York City to become part of a vibrant community of drag performers in the 1980s. She still resides in NYC but you can catch her act all over the world.Lady Bunny’s probably best known for organizing and founding the New York City Outdoor Drag Festival Wigstock, which in 1995 became the subject of a documentary “Wigstock The Movie” directed by Barry Shills.In addition to emceeing the annual Wigstock event for over 20 years she’s a well known DJ, promoter, and comedian.Bunny’s blog is a sharp, politically aware and at times loopy take on current affairs and cultural issues. It is truly extraordinary.Listen to Lady Bunny talk about Pamela Anderson and the Comedy Central Roast, the politics of drag and her former roommate RuPaul, and her mother Lady Becky, who threatens to run onto the stage and steal the show with her tambourine. Wouldn’t that be a sight!____________________LOVE FEAST OF FUN? LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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