Alright Mary: All Things Rupaul's Drag Race

Jan Sport joins us this week to Mary out on the monsters, celebrate being a reference queen and talk about what’s next for Stephanie’s Child! The six uglies left standing are serving medical mystery realness for a haunted hospital photo shoot. The conversations in the boudoir are the real highlight, though—both Landon’s defense of Hollow and Louisianna’s revisiting of her roots. This season has veered straight into kind media territory, and it makes our black little hearts skip a beat. Jan Sport: @JanSportNYC ( Twitter and Instagram) Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary.com

Alright Mary is two parts Drag Race viewing party, one part queer studies lecture and a healthy dose of obscure pop culture references, all wrapped in a nuanced layer of dad jokes and pun-offs served weekly with a side of piping-hot tea. Follow as we deep dive into RuPaul’s Drag Race, the world of Drag Race and the paradigm that RuPaul has created with this little (bidi-bidi) TV show.

Reduce, reuse, revolt! The monsters are turning trash into fashion this week and making magic happen with markers for makeup. Priscilla has a moment interrupted by Hollow having a moment before rising to the top of the trash heap in the floor show (and interview with Season 2 pizza queen/calzone queen Disasterina!) But the real drama was what we didn’t see re: Hollow’s censored look and subsequent meltdown, bringing up a lot of questions around what’s allowed on TV and what is an apparent nightmare for all platforms. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary
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The monsters are playing Dungeons & Drag Queens in this week’s acting challenge! (Cue the dramatic drone footage of the set.) Maddelyn goes mad for the sake of good TV, Hollow incites Babygate, Dollya parents her grandmother, Maxi Glamour serves Masky Glamour, Evah discusses her reconstruction, and Israel comes in. Whatever. We Mary out on Priscilla’s tanktop and put on a riveting two-hander about two-handers. Not that we’re conservatory trained or anything. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

We were just gooped to chat with the iconic Simon Doonan about his new book “DRAG: The Complete Story,” some of the amazing drag icons he discusses in the book, his own experience in drag, the evolution of comedy drag, why now is a good time to be a drag king and of course, the use of the nickname “Mary” in gay generations past and present! ABOUT THE BOOK With Simon Doonan’s trademark wit, plus stunning photography, DRAG: The Complete Story is the first flamboyant, poignant survey of drag culture for the modern reader. It offers an updated look at Drag grounded in the new culture landscape where gender-fluidity is the norm. DRAG: The Complete Story explores drag’s journey from the surprising, to the sophisticated, to the utterly bizarre. *All author proceeds for ‘DRAG: The Complete Story’ will go to the Ali Forney Center to protect LGBTQ youth from the harms of homelessness. ABOUT SIMON DOONAN Former Drag Queen, author, and fashionista Simon Doonan is the Creative Ambassador for Barney

Rock out with your emotional honesty out! The nine remaining Uglies break off into bands for Dragula's staple of a rock challenge this week, but we waste no time celebrating the Big Mom and Big Aunt energy backstage from Louisianna and Hollow. Was this week's elimination a bit of rigor morris? Also, what makes "good bad drag" good? Plus: a PSA on tucking from Landon, some viewing party T from Maddelyn, and even more quotable MOMENTS from Hollow... Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

While the claws aren't out yet this season yet, the fangs are this week as the ten remaining monsters transform into Vampire Queens. Ironically, the king of the room rules this challenge, but Hollow's confidence and worm reveals also take a bite out of the challenge. Our hearts are still with Louisianna, though, and especially with that Jean Rollin-inspired illusion, to say nothing of the mustard wrap... Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

We are back in the boudoir with 11 new uglies for Season 3 of Dragula! We’re here for Louisiana’s Big Mom Energy, Hollow’s penchant for catchphrases, Dollya’s makeup tricks and Evah’s jawline. We spend plenty of time on the “fish” discussion, analyze the dynamics between Maddelyn and Yovska, celebrate a judging panel free of unnecessary roughness and—oh, we have an appropriately revamped theme song! Alright Scary! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

If you're looking for a wonderful way to end a televised drag competition, look no further. This season 2 finale really stepped it up in terms of production, emotion, and drama. The three finalists gooped, gagged, and utterly broke us down with their talent. We can't believe it's over... but we're happy we watched this *after* watching RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 finale. There was so much more heart and artistry showcased! Well... only one thing left to say, Mary: Andele. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

Alright, Scary! Summer is ending and we begin our weekly Dragula Season 3 discussions with a hot take on the new cast of creatures! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter)

It's been a stampede of queens this season, but only five remain to deliver white elephant eleganza--and of course, produce their own verses for a music video. But luckily, that means we get studio time with p'Gene and some vogueing 101 with p'Debbie! Frontrunner and Alright Mary favorite Angele Anang veers into Silky territory in the final lip sync, but is still the queen to beat against superstar returning contestants Kana and Kandy. We then catch up with the entire cast (except M Stranger Fox) at the reunion, where Katy Killer likely breaks her knee and we remember who Maya B'Haro was. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

This week, we get to know the queens through their loved ones eyes! We celebrate the relationship between Bandit and his mom, Kandy and hers, and Kana and his little sister. Johnny gets emotional over the lip-sync song and Colin connects mostly with those elders in the mini-challenge. Also- Art is double booked this week on the runway so we're left with the Pangina as the baby-sitter home from college for the summer. This was a good one. Only one more challenge before the reunion, Mary! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

There are few moments in reality TV that can compare to the moments at the end of this Drag Race Thailand episode. There's what life is like before this episode and then there's what life is like after this episode. Music! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

The top five are serving us the courage to be someone else in the main challenge: Snatch Game of Love! Deja Vu, right Mary? Vanda gives us a horny Cardi B, Srimala slays us with her quirky old lady drag, Bandit is perfection in yellow, and Tormai wins our hearts with a helicopter and a water gun. The real drama happens on the runway when Angele shows us the creation of her body and Vanda struggles to reveal herself and the judges are left... Hungry. The real gag is when Johnny finds out his favorite sent home queen returns to the competition! We go on many tangents, Mary... including a joyful Catherine O'Hara-gent as well as stories of Johnny's mom Flapush Debbie. Enjoy Mary! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

*Spoiler Warning: this interview may contain spoilers for Drag Race Thailand Season 2* Make a wish, Mary! This week, we get to talk with DRTs2 queen Genie who graciously offers up her journey to the Drag Race Thailand stage, behind-the-scenes logistics, and some wonderful perspectives on drag. She delights us with her humor, her music choices, and her insights. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Did we miss any questions you might have had? Do you have a wish? Reach out to Genie! You can find her on instagram @wishforgenie Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter)

It's dinner and a show this week with the Top 6 whipping up delicious designs inspired by classic Thai cuisine. We also get a pretty extensive crash course in cooking from the dreamy Chef Fang, which sends us on a long tangent about desirability politics and sexual preferences. Angele Anang serves up an amazing green curry (and interesting makeup choices), Bandit breaks her yolk but not her safe streak, Smirala is a good egg, Vanda should have ordered out, Genie's an acquired taste, and while Tormai isn't everyone's favorite dish, we'd certainly have seconds. Who will be served their just desserts in a three way lip sync? Our lips are sealed! (Well, not really. We talk about it in the episode.) Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

Ironically, on the "power of speech" episode, we had a slight technical difficulty and Colin's mic crapped out 22 minutes in, but that didn't stop us from queening out on the Top 8's talk show circuit, Bandit's mature wisdom in the workroom, and Genie, Tormai and Vanda's powerful speeches on the runway. But of course, the biggest goop of the episode was the rigor morris called out at the 11th hour by Mocha. Pangina came painted to read this week and delivered the toughest love we've seen from her yet (babe!), teaching Mocha a powerful lesson in handling things maturely. (Gimhuay certainly got the hint and sashayed away with grace and dignity.) Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

This week, we discuss the acting challenge on Drag Race Thailand Season 2 where the queens split up into teams and act in a horror soap opera called The Haunting Dolls. We discuss the standouts during the mini challenge, the rigor morris on the runway, and why Pangina has carved her own reality TV show character. Also, Johnny is super delirious this episode-- so the giggles will happen Mary! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

Drag Race Thailand has a makeover challenge and we're here for it, Mary. We get straight men asking queer questions, Pangina as stained glass windows to Art's Madonna, and many mother-of-the-bride concepts. We highlight our favorite moments in the work room with the special guest daughters and go crazy for a lip-sync song that has us writing letters. Enjoy, Mary! Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary,com

This week we get a recycled mini challenge, a Rigor Morris suspicious Maxi Challenge outcome (rare for DR Thailand), and Pagina Heals as Mariah Carey! On the runway, the queens have to serve two looks (again!) and we can't help but chant along with a past Pangina: don't be pretty, don't be pretty, don't be pretty, don't be pretty! The lip sync is a master class lead by (Queen's name redacted) and we were left fully gagged and fully in love. Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter)