Then we get into the It Girls of the Week:

(Spoilers ahead!)

·      Los Angeles’ brand new D train and why everyone should Ride the D

·      Nithya Raman v Karen Bass and how we hope they’ll make each other better candidates

·      The Nicks winning the big game/championship/tournament

Niche Girls:

·      Tin Canned Fish Reviews – truly a recession indicator

·      Dyke Day

·      Mattie Meow’s bob – the local queen starts a new trend with her iconic look

It Girls Who Got Away:

·      Nadia Oh, a hyperpop diva ahead of her time

·      Patra’s Charbroiled Burgers, another affordable LA restaurant bites the dust

·      Maureen SanDiego’s lovelife, listen she’s bipolar so it’s like a two for one

It’s a conversation that is equal parts compelling as it is chaotic – it’s all over the place and we go there.

Then we get into the It Girls of the Week:

(Spoilers ahead!)

·      Kathy Hilton being removed as Weho Pride Grand Marshall and the politics of Paris and other pop stars

·      Principal Laura ANDREWS effortlessly taking down a homophobic parent

·      A woman with no hands getting arrested for talking on the phone while driving

·      The Tony’s and Qween Jean becoming the first openly trans person to win a Tony, alongside celebrity performers P!nk and Megan Thee Stallion

Niche Girls:

·      The Los Angeles Mayoral race with Nithya Raman beating out Spencer Pratt and now going to a run off against her old ally Karen Bass

·      Salina Estitties and Aura Mayari clashing and crashing out on RuPaul’s Drag Race

·      The Flamingo Girls, a burlesque female dancing group here in West Hollywood

·      Billy Francesca’s Big Gay Show before Pride to commemorate LGBTQ History

·      Cake Moss’ drag daughter Robyn Gravees’ returning to drag

It Girls Who Got Away:

·      Rasputin, an old West Hollywood club venue that pulled out all the stops

·      Drag Competition Camaraderie and backstage etiquette

·      Cupcake Canne, a fabulous drag queen taking a break from the game

It’s hot takes and even hotter tea from a baby queen with fresh eyes and a veteran who’s seen some things. Listen up bitches!

(Spoilers ahead!!!)

Then we get into the It Girls of the Week:

·      The drag drama reaching into even straight people’s feeds: Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia

·      Ciara Miller and the Summer House scandal

Niche Girls:

·      Keke Palmer and Sean Evans steamy chemistry blowing up Britney’s feed

·      The questionable choice of Kathy Hilton serving as the Grand Marshall of West Hollywood Pride

·      Pride tips and tricks for surviving a month long celebration

It Girls Who Got Away:

·      Voting! While we still have the chance… or according to Elon Musk’s baby mama Ashley St. Clair, is Elon going to rig it anyway?

·      The Plot!! We have a crumbling economy, men going to therapy with their AI companions, confirmation on alien existence to distract from the release of the 3pste!n files, and more plot holes than a TV show that’s gone on for ten seasons too long

Buckle up for pride month it girls, because community is the only thing that’s going to get us through this mess. 

We talk about the surreal experience of performing as working drag queens while embodying the very icons who defined nightlife in the same city we now call home. There’s something poetic (and a little unhinged) about partying where your muses once partied and then getting paid to do it.

Mary Kate and Icon reflect on their early days in drag what they would’ve done differently, what they learned the hard way, and how it feels now that their reputations and careers are actually gaining momentum. It’s growth, perspective, and just enough delusion to keep things interesting.

Then we get into the It Girls of the Week:

·      The Hannah Montana 20-year anniversary special

·      Britney Shields attending the iHeartRadio Music Awards

·      The undeserved backlash against Chappell Roan (and whether it feels… coordinated?)

·      The immense, underpaid pressure placed on Transportation Security Administration agents keeping airports running

·      And yes our queen Valerie Cherish returning via The Comeback, exactly when we needed her most

In our Niche Girl spiral:

·      The drag drama shaking the streets Berlynn Atomic allegedly destroying a dressing room at Hamburger Mary's Ontario

·      Raye’s new album This Music May Contain Hope as a full cinematic experience

·      The trailer drop for Tony Soto’s Learn the Words, Bitch documentary

·      The viral TikTok of a woman trapped in Zoom purgatory asking “Can you hear me? Can you see me?” on loop

·      The stacked, chaotic trailer for Stop! That! Train!

·      Angelina Keeley calling out gender bias in Survivor 50 editing

And finally — our It Girls Who Got Away (spoilers ahead):

·      Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and the loss of what could’ve been)

·      The LG enV2 — a plea to abandon smartphones and return to simpler, sexier tech

·      A heartfelt call for Halsey and the misunderstood legacy of her signature cursive singing

It’s sisterhood, satire, nostalgia, and nightlife with three queens embodying icons while becoming icons in their own right.

We get into Samara’s reputation as a reader par excellence where those skills come from, how she’s honed them, and how that same discernment shows up in her drag parenting. The House of Sin isn’t just a collective,  it’s a standard. Known for her painted-down mugs (with praise from none other than Raven), Samara reflects on what brought her and her children together and the inspiration she draws from them, including her legendary child Mylique E. Fawcett.

We talk aesthetics and influence from Leigh Bowery and the club kid lineage that informs her facekini looks, to blending fashion, performance, and spectacle into something unmistakably her own. She also opens up about navigating sobriety within nightlife spaces and what it means to stay grounded in an environment built on excess.

Samara shares her involvement in parties like Brat and themed nights (including a Pokémon moment featuring her iconic Umbreon look), and we get into the power of embracing your villain energy not for destruction, but for purpose. Whether it’s calling out figures like Nicki Minaj and the conservative right or pushing back against management that refuses to pay their dancers, Samara believes in wielding that edge with intention.

We also hear about her first meeting with Calypso Jeté-Balmain, who was immediately drawn to her — famously loving those that others might resent.

Then we get into the culture:

·      The economic realities impacting gogo dancers, and how often their labor is undervalued

·      Secret Lives of Moprmon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and the latest Bachelor Nation scandal

·      The return of The Comeback and the enduring brilliance of Valerie Cherish

·      “Squishies” as the new stress-relief obsession replacing slime

·      Revisiting the joyful femininity of Alysa Liu

·      Darlene Mitchell’s “Cater 2 U” lip sync going viral — and what clips of us might circulate if the algorithm hits just right

·      Why ingrown hair removal videos might officially outrank pimple popping

We close on something deeper. In a conversation about nightlife, memory, and survival, Samara honors her best friend Latisha King, whose life was tragically taken too soon. It’s a powerful reminder that the call isn’t just to protect the dolls, it’s to save them.

It’s discipline, decadence, darkness, and devotion — all from a queen who knows exactly who she is.

We talk about his journey from early YouTube-era sketches to his Queerty-nominated series Wish You Were Queer, created alongside longtime collaborators Tim Murray and Paul McGovern Jr. and why he’s genuinely at peace losing to Lushious Massacr. Growth!

Michael opens up about his latest creative pivot into man-on-the-street interviews, what he’s learned from constantly evolving online, and which of his past creative eras he’d actually revisit (and which can stay buried).

We also get into something real: how even queer media is starting to self-censor and soften itself in response to a more conservative cultural climate and why Michael believes it’s more important than ever to confront taboo topics head-on and strip shame from conversations about sex and identity. He cites early inspirations like Real Sex and Taxicab Confessions, which pushed boundaries long before the algorithm got involved. Yes, this includes a very unfiltered (and very funny) debate that proves nothing is off-limits.

Then we spiral into the culture:

·      The competing pop strategies of Tate McRae vs. Zara Larsson — and who’s playing the It Girl game smarter

·      The rise of Connor Storrie and the chaos of the Oscars, including Britney hosting a viewing party at Beaches Tropicana before attempting to infiltrate Elton John’s after party

·      Gia Gunn’s rib surgery discourse

·      Why Timothée Chalamet and Marty Supreme became the internet’s punching bags of the week

·      And why Kevin O'Leary might benefit from taking his own advice about staying in his lane

In the niche corners of the internet:

·      Jake Shane’s surprising rise to red carpet host

·      Harry Jowsey and the ongoing queerbaiting discourse

·      The Poke buzz around Pokopia

·      The unexpected resurgence of sardines as a “recession indicator” food trend

·      Michael breaks down the difference between dentures and veneers (because of course he does)

·      The diminishing returns of HGTV and the disappointing cancellation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot

It’s a conversation about longevity, evolution, censorship, sex, and staying honest in a world that increasingly rewards playing it safe.

She talks about meeting her roommate and creative partner Destiny, and the dynamic that led them to start their podcast Sauvignon Blah together. We also get into the chosen-family side of drag: how Maxine met her drag mom Karen Beaches, and the weekly Drag Queen Game Show, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.

From there, the conversation moves through the cultural chaos of the week.

We discuss the renewed headlines surrounding Britney Spears and the way public reactions to her DUI mirror the same judgment and moral panic that helped justify one of the most disturbing conservatorships in modern celebrity history. Rather than pile on, the episode centers compassion and accountability while examining how quickly the public forgets what she endured. That discussion naturally connects to the ongoing frustration surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the survivors who have repeatedly presented evidence to authorities while meaningful justice remains elusive.

We also touch on the internet discourse sparked by Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera that have sent arts communities into debate mode.

In the niche corners of the internet:

·      Kylie Jenner unexpectedly impressing viewers with her acting abilities

·      Maxine’s appreciation for the Twitter presence of Aidan Zamiri, director of The Moment

·      Anne Hathaway flirting with a potential pop music era

·      Viral duo Twink and A Redhead appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen with Amanda Frances

We also celebrate the fabulosity of AFAB drag queens, shouting out performers in our community who continue expanding what drag can look like and who gets to participate in it.

Finally, the conversation reflects on cultural figures whose influence continues to resonate — touching on icons like Brittany Murphy and Michelle Wolf along the way.

It’s comedy, compassion, internet rabbit holes, and drag family — exactly the kind of cultural whiplash you get when Britney sits down with Maxine On TV.

Porshaa shares her journey into drag, from discovering the art form to receiving early support from her coworkers at Bloomingdale’s, who saw the star before the spotlight did. She reflects on the encouragement from Billy Francesca to join season one of Dragged Out, a leap that helped cement her presence in the scene.

We talk about the importance of Black queens claiming and expanding space in West Hollywood, and Porshaa proudly uplifts the movement while promoting her own growing slate of events: Porshaa’s Porch at Beaches and Brunch with the Divas at Micky’s. 

Porshaa opens up about a new spiritual practice she’s embraced, reclaiming God for the gay and queer community in a way that feels affirming rather than alienating. It’s a powerful reframing rooted in healing, intention, and ownership of faith. She also gives her flowers to the queens who’ve poured into her journey, including Kornbread Jeté, June Jambalaya, and Calypso Jeté-Balmain.

Then we get into the It Girls of the Moment:

·      Teyana Taylor, simply for staying winning

·      Rob Rausch clinching the win on The Traitors

·      Connor Storrie’s SNL debut buzz and Gym Bar WeHo organizing a live viewing party

In our Niche Girl spiral, we unpack:

·      The internet conspiracy that Jim Carrey has been cloned and replaced — and how the rise of AI images is eroding public trust in reality itself

·      The motivational spiritual accounts Porshaa follows, including Charlie Rocket and Sarah Jakes Roberts

·      The debut of Pokémon Generation 10 starters and the queer-friendly gaming commentary from Jahara Jade and Shaun, offering expressive, feminine takes that actually resonate

We also vent about the chaos of media mergers and the absurd difficulty of tracking where to stream RuPaul's Drag Racewhen it keeps hopping platforms — especially when it’s all owned by the same corporate umbrella anyway.

It’s faith, flowers, fandom, and fighting for visibility, all from a queen who understands that building your own porch means inviting the whole community to sit.

We talk about the work of building and protecting space for the drag king community, and what it means to make masculinity playful, self-aware, and nonthreatening in a queer ecosystem where, for many, masculinity has historically been tied to very real trauma. Watson shares what it’s been like producing a drag brunch for two years straight: the grind, the growth, and why they’re now pushing into more theatrical venues and larger creative risks.

We also spotlight the burgeoning drag king scene, including Chase Lounge’s Pink Pony Club and Johnny Gentleman’s The Last Gentleman, where Watson serves as a resident judge. It’s a reminder that kings aren’t emerging,  they’ve been here, and they’re building infrastructure.

Then we get into the culture:
• We break down the current season of The Traitors, the collective thirst over Rob Rausch, and whether the cast is practically handing him the game.
• We unpack the continued fallout surrounding Tyra Banks and the long tail of controversy around America's Next Top Model.
• We celebrate the impeccably executed rollout of Hilary Duff’s new album Luck… or Something.
• We swoon over Alysa Liu winning Olympic gold — and the internet — with a joyful routine set to “Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson.
• And yes, we discuss Punch the Monkey, the baby monkey rejected by his mother who found comfort clutching a plush monkey — because sometimes softness is the whole story.

In our Niche Girl corner, we highlight bbno$ for cultivating a version of masculinity that feels safe, goofy, and affirming. The kind drag kings can genuinely rock with.

Britney recaps attending the Precinct Awards, hosted by her mother Tony Soto, with Alaska Thunderfuck in attendance and big wins for Meatball and Isadora Spreads. We also address the viral “hot Burbank cop” currently circulating through the Los Angeles gay community’s algorithm.

Finally, heartfelt pleas go out to Ashnikko and to lesbians everywhere — in our It Girls Who Got Away segment.

It’s a conversation about masculinity without menace, drag without hierarchy, and the power of building the stage you wish existed.

We unpack the vital distinctions between the ballroom scene and the drag scene — where they intersect, where they fundamentally differ, and why conflating them erases lineage. Calypso speaks candidly about the ongoing fight for safe, intentional spaces for the trans community and the emotional labor of building environments where people can exist without fear.

She reflects on her wins for Drag Parent and Drag Pioneer at the It Girl Awards, paying tribute to the queens and mentors who sharpened her technique and helped shape her identity. We talk about her upbringing in the church, discovering a love of performance at an early age, and the discipline that drove her to graduate high school and college simultaneously.

The conversation turns to ballroom’s evolving relationship with mainstream culture now that Pose and Legendary are off the air — what visibility gave the scene, what it complicated, and what happens when the cameras leave.

We also get into:

• Bad Bunny’s continued cultural dominance
• The America's Next Top Model documentary revisiting the early-2000s reality TV machine and its controversies
• Pam Bondi and the suppression surrounding the Epstein files
• Calypso’s perspective from working as a dominatrix in Hollywood, and why recent revelations feel unsurprising
• Beyoncé’s new bob and whether it signals the arrival of Renaissance Act III
• Cultural pleas for Fefe Dobson, Keke Palmer, and Teyana Taylor to receive their overdue flowers

It’s a conversation about legacy, labor, discipline, and knowing exactly where you come from — so you can decide where you’re going.

And because subtlety is dead, Britney shows up to the studio dressed as Melania Trump, giving you a historic summit between Erika Qwerk and Melania C*nt. Diplomacy has never been this glamorous.

We start by unpacking the power and parameters of satire. Why drag has always critiqued those in power. Why punching up is sacred. And what responsibility white performers have when operating inside an art form rooted in Black and Brown resistance.

Lauren and Britney get candid about:

·      Weaponizing white privilege to actively dismantle white supremacy

·      How to take feedback from POC and marginalized communities without ego

·      The difference between intention and impact

·      Why correction is growth, not cancellation

Then we pivot to the It Girls of the Week:

·      Bad Bunny, fresh off a Grammy win and a culture-shifting Super Bowl performance

·      The ongoing chaos of the Epstein files

·      Melania Trump’s documentary flopping at the box office and a revisit of her infamous “Be Best” speech as we question what she may have known while preaching about protecting children’s innocence

From there, we descend into our Niche Girls — the hyper-specific internet content getting us through the rise of fascism:

·      Pediatricians shaving calicos and carving out corns in oddly satisfying foot-care videos

·      Nate the Hoof Guy, bravely treating infected cow hooves for millions of captivated viewers

Because sometimes survival looks like dissociation via oddly specific grooming content.

We close with our It Girls Who Got Away:

·      A plea for Swedish pop deity Robyn to reclaim her throne and a rallying cry ahead of her new album drop

·      Cirie from The Traitors, and the anticipation surrounding her upcoming appearance on Survivor 50

It’s absurd. It’s political. It’s deeply online. It’s counterculture grit and pop culture glitter now with higher stakes and better wigs.

Season three has arrived.

They reminisce about years of projects, shows, and schemes, and about all those unforgettable nights shutting down West Hollywood clubs, dancing through history, and celebrating the passing of marriage equality.

Mother Shields shares her wisdom for moms of gay children and drag artists, offering reassurance, encouragement, and hard-earned perspective for families navigating unfamiliar terrain. She also speaks to her broader philosophy on life — why strangers are always drawn to open up to her and Britney, and how listening can be one of the most radical acts of care.

The conversation turns to her vocation as a theatre teacher:

·      What it means to feel called to teach

·      The rewards and challenges of guiding young people through creativity

·      Advice for new teachers just starting out

·      How society can better support educators in meaningful, material ways

She also reflects on teaching through the pandemic, the toll it took on students’ mental health, and the lasting effects educators are still grappling with today.

It’s a warm, grounding, and honest episode about creativity, parenting, education, and showing up — for your kids, your students, and your community.

Every category was born organically from conversations on the podcast, evolving into a sprawling awards universe that spans pop culture, drag, politics, media, music, and the local LA nightlife ecosystem. These aren’t industry awards — they’re It Girl canon.

Across the episode, we honor:

✨ The figures who dominated discourse — from undeniable It Girls to Niche Girls, ones who slipped away too soon, and those who found themselves… controversially discussed
✨ Drag artists across every lane — queens, kings, parents, pioneers, producers, and rising stars who carried the scene night after night
✨ Cultural moments in film, television, comedy, and performance that made us feel something — whether that was joy, obsession, or full-body cringe
✨ Political figures, public scandals, and media moments that seeped into our timelines whether we asked for them or not
✨ The music that defined the year — from pop supremacy and viral anthems to albums and performances that lived rent-free in our heads
✨ And the local heroes — venues, parties, photographers, gogo dancers, and nightlife staples that keep the culture alive on the ground

Nominees range from global icons to deeply niche favorites, from household names to community legends — all without revealing who takes home the titles. The joy is in the celebration, the recognition, and the shared language built over a season of listening together.

This finale is less about winners and more about witnessing the culture as it actually exists — messy, interconnected, and shaped by conversation.

Thank you to everyone who tuned in, debated, voted, screenshotted, and cared this season. The It Girl Awards are the capstone, not the conclusion.

Big announcements coming soon. Same delusion. Next season.

We talk about Gia’s transformative year, including accessing gender-affirming care that has profoundly increased her sense of safety and confidence in public spaces. She shares how she found her political voice, built an online platform, and learned to speak with clarity and conviction in a moment when visibility truly matters.

Gia also reflects on her path before drag — earning her master’s degree, becoming a teacher, dabbling in marketing and digital media, and eventually finding drag as the place where all her skills, passions, and purpose finally aligned.

Then we get into the It Girls of the week:

·      Heated Rivalry reaching a new temperature with its “All the Things She Said” needle drop — an instant gay canon moment — and Jordan Firstman calling out the show’s authenticity, creating the perfect storm of controversy that only makes an It Girl stronger

·      The state of the U.S. economy and the very real struggle so many people are facing just to get by

·      Tyra Banks’ off-the-rails Sydney club appearance, sending the gays into a collective spiral

·      The endless entertainment of Smize & Dream Ice Cream and Tyra’s lasting cultural contribution, from business ventures to Life-Size

·      The tragic loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and the disturbing response from the president that has even longtime allies recoiling

·      Tinashe and her pursuit to break ground and create opportunities in the music industry that seems intent on shutting her out

·      Taylor Swift, and the important distinction between calling her a MAGA Barbie versus a capitalist queen

·      Zohran Mamdani’s epic year, and the hope he represents for progressives and democratic socialists

Finally, we close with something special: the announcement of the It Girl nominations for the LA drag community. Gia joins Britney to reveal the nominees for:

✨ It Girl Categories (Cultural):

·       It Girl of the Year

·       Niche Girl of the Year

·       It Girl Who Got Away

·       Cancelled Queen

✨ Niche Girl Categories (Local Awards):

·       Drag Queen of the Year

·       Drag King of the Year

·       Drag Parent of the Year

·       Pioneer of the Year

·       Rising Star of the Year

·       Ingenue of the Year

It’s a conversation about movement — across cities, identities, careers, and culture — and what it means to claim your space unapologetically.

We get into the audacity, delusion, and manifestation required to name yourself Icon, and how she more than lives up to it. Icon opens up about her beginnings as a songwriter and singer, and her early days gogo dancing at Precinct, before she became a drag queen that would live up to her name.

We talk drag, destiny, and doing the work…

And then—

🚨 SPOILER ALERT: The rest of this description discusses topics from the episode that are even more chaotic and delightful when discovered in real time. Proceed with caution! 🚨

From here, we dive into the It Girls of the moment:

·      Sarah Paulson in All’s Fair and her beautiful tribute to her late friend Diane Keaton

·      Spotify Wrapped, and why everyone still needs to switch to Apple Music until Spotify stops running ICE ads

·      Britney’s top artist of the year: Rose Gray, and Icon’s top: Lady Gaga, returning triumphantly to form

·      The cast announcement of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, including the sole LA queen Darlene Mitchell, who once gifted Icon some of her old wigs

·      Miss Maamshe’s Mall Drag at Precinct — and why recession-era Mall Drag is the culture reset we needed

·      The viral thirst traps infiltrating our feeds at alarming (and appreciated) rates

·      The impossibly steamy Actors on Actors interview between Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet, brimming with homoerotic tension

·      The continued rise of Heated Rivalry, whose backlash is only solidifying its status as an It Girl

·      A call to resurrect lost pop icon Natalia Kills (Teddi Sinclair)

·      A lamentation over Survivor losing the ruthless competitive edge that once made it legendary

It’s an episode full of sisterhood, storytelling, industry tea, cultural obsession, and the kind of laughter that only happens when you sit down with the girls who know you best.

We talk about her experience in Project Drag, and how she learned to pivot after that loss — a skill she honed long before drag, when her pre-pandemic esthetician training became unusable overnight and she had to reinvent herself. Suadé opens up about drawing inspiration from her mother, and how her drag is grounded in her roots: beauty, dance, and the vibrant musical scene of New York.

We reminisce on the post-pandemic West Hollywood era — Stache, the nights that defined a community, and how Kisoand Precinct continue to hold it down for DTLA culture.

Then it’s time for the IT GIRLS of the week:

·      The Madame Morrible Wicked Witch memes, celebrating Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar-winning commitment to the bit

·      Megan Thee Stallion spending Thanksgiving with new man Klay Thompson, all while securing her win against that foolish blogger

·      Rehashing Cardi B’s court case from earlier this year

·      The tragic, spiraling descent of Nicki Minaj into MAGA-land and away from reality

We also dive into the niche girls:

·      HBO & Crave’s new series Heated Rivalry — the gay sports drama that has queer men and women downright feral

·      Brownwyn Newport (RHOSLC) and Stacey Rusch (RHOP) thriving in their sophomore seasons now that they fully understand the game

·      Shaiie Food (@shaiie_food), whose chaotic food reviews have us screaming

·      Elton John attempting to trick Donald Trump into funding AIDS research — and Trump refusing to even acknowledge World AIDS Day for the first time in 40 years

·      We honor those lost to the AIDS epidemic and stress the importance of being loud, organized, and unrelenting in the fight to protect queer life

·      Robert Irwin following in his sister’s footsteps and winning Dancing with the Stars

·      Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Dream Girls and all the musicals that we can’t get out of our heads

·      And finally — a plea for our listeners to run for office. If we want a future, we have to help build one.

It’s reinvention and real talk — Suadé brings all of it.

We break down her winning strategy, her growth since season one, and the art of doing drag right — from respecting your elders to honoring the steps of the ladder before taking the crown. Seven gives us a masterclass on the many corners of the drag universe: 

·      The bar scene

·      The ballroom scene

·      The dance and competition scenes

·      The pageant scene

…and all the microcultures that make LA drag a sprawling, interconnected ecosystem and how Seven has her fingers in so many of the pots.

Then we enter full It Girl Mode:

·      Miss Mexico’s Miss Universe 2025 win and the controversy shaking the global pageant world

·      Wicked 2, which is already rewriting the culture before it even drops

·      Morgan McMichaels, fresh off being crowned Entertainer of the Year — we honor her legacy, her influence, and the blueprint she created for all of us to follow

·      Aaron Parnas, the young independent progressive journalist keeping us informed (and occasionally unwell) with the real-time scoop on social media

Seven also takes a victory lap for predicting the rise of the K-Pop Demon Hunters trend earlier this summer — just another reminder that drag queens are the true cultural forecasters of our generation.

We close with impassioned pleas for “Wheel of Time” and “Pushing Daisies” — two shows that deserve their Renaissance now.

It’s a reunion, a revelation, and a reminder that Seven is always seven steps ahead of the culture.

Starra opens up about where her powerhouse work ethic comes from, the strength she draws from her tight-knit biological and drag families, and how being a self-proclaimed theatre kid shaped her worldview. She reflects on experiencing the pandemic while in college — and how that isolation deepened her hunger for community, connection, and collective joy.

Then the girls get into the cultural soup:

·      The It Girl of the Week: the mysterious “Bubba”, who (allegedly! allegedly!) received oral favors from Donald Trump, and Putin supposedly has the pictures to prove it — courtesy of the Epstein estate’s emails.

·      BravoCon and Andy Cohen suddenly giving Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers energy — is this a collaboration or a textbook case of “inspiration”?

·      Speaking of: Matt Rogers going official with Fraser Olender (sorry babe, we blanked on your name mid-recording)

·      Set It Off (one of Starra’s favorite bands!) has a new album out, and she is so obsessed she went to their concert by herself and fell in love with moshing culture even more

·      A celebration of Amerie, Slayyyter, and all the It Girls who slipped through mainstream fingers but remain legendary in the queer hall of fame

·      And yes, we even dip into the Oscars: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and Stephanie Hsu’s breakout brilliance and Brendan Fraser’s emotional return with “The Whale”

It’s a full spectrum episode — drag duels, family bonds, chaotic pop culture, queer niche excellence, and scandal that feels too wild to be real (but somehow is).

We dive into the It Girls of the week:

• Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win in New York, and the progressive movement that can’t be stopped even if they try
• The devastating and chaotic EBT benefit cuts that are just downright cruel
• And then — the messiness we live for:
The rising anticipation of Spotify Wrapped season, even though everyone should be switching to Apple Music now that Spotify is running ICE ads (do better!)
• Why drag queens’ top songs are never accurate — sometimes you're just learning the damn lyrics
• Hilary Duff’s return to music, which has the gays applauding… including an unexpected listener from prison: Joe Exotic
• Ryan Murphy’s new series All’s Fair — a ratings flop with just the right amount of bad to maybe become camp
• The annual joy of Mariah Carey “defrosting” memes, which somehow get funnier every year
• Debra Messing’s unhinged crash-out following Mamdani’s win, and how deeply sad it is to watch someone descend into Islamophobia and misinformation
• Finally, we honor three queens gone too soon from our screens: Hershii LiqCour-Jete, Lucky Starzzz, and Felony Dodger of course.

It’s counterculture grit and pop culture glitter — served by two queens who see the world from both sides of the stage.

Then it’s time to talk all things spooky and stunning:

·      The Halloween looks that shut down the streets, sidewalks, and souls

·      The unhinged drag obsession with Gladys from Weapons

·      Why we’re begging for Lady Gaga to stay in her current Monster Era forever

·      The rising drag superstars: Lushious Massacr and Tiara Skye — and the future of drag outside the game show

·      Diplo, the bisexual king we didn’t see coming, joking about dating Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau (gay chaos!)

·      Trump’s tacky Great Gatsby–themed party, thrown while millions lose SNAP benefits during what’s about to be the longest government shutdown in history

·      A heartfelt plea to save Wendy Williams, the true queen of daytime shade

·      And yes, we are begging Michelle Pfeiffer to return as Catwoman — the slay will be too iconic

We also unpack how drag oscillates between escapism and protest, especially in a world balancing survival and sequins. We get deep into gender identity, the evolving language around queer expression, and the double-edged sword of labels — when they liberate, and when they limit.

Grab your Henny shots. This one burns so good.

We trace Mylique’s journey from discovering drag during the pandemic to her meteoric rise in Dragged Out Season 6, where her charisma, authenticity, and artistry made her one of the scene’s defining voices. She opens up about embracing her bisexual identity, her evolution as a recovering people pleaser, and the power in choosing yourself first — both on and off stage.

Then, the girls get into the hot topics of the week:

·      The White House being destroyed (and trying to make sense of the Republican “value system”)

·      Lily Allen’s new album “West End Girl” — her divorce from David Harbour and why it’s being hailed as the new “Lemonade”

·      The New York City mayoral debates and Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise

·      The ongoing sugar daddy shortage hitting the gay community — and the new, more gender inclusive term coined by Mylique: "Glucose Guardians"

·      Hailey Bieber’s surprising support for the trans community (and why it actually matters)

·      And finally, some real talk about the lack of professionalism in the drag community — and how to raise the standard while keeping the sparkle

It’s drag, discourse, and divine chaos — a conversation as smart as it is shady.

We talk about Gigi’s love of rap, stand-up, and drag, and how she’s blended all three into a signature act that’s as sharp as it is chaotic. She opens up about creating the character of Gigi, what it means to perform authenticity through performance, and what it was like growing up with a dad who came out at the same time she did.

Also in this episode:

·      Britney Spears’ ex (must we even say his name?) and why we’re done giving mediocre men microphones

·      Kori King, Susan B. Collins, Plane Jane, and Mistress Isabelle Brooks catching coin without the crown

·      The reveal of the new mega Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: ZA — camp or cringe?

·      The No Kings protests spreading across the country — performative or powerful?

·      Plus: our impassioned pleas to Joanne the Scammer and Marie Antoinette, two chaotic icons who deserved better press

It’s a podcast chalked full of queens and absolutely no kings.

Together, they dive into the week’s cultural highs and heartbreaks:

·      Mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, a cinematic legend and eternal It Girl

·      The Super Bowl announcement of Bad Bunny, and what it means for queer Latina visibility on the world’s biggest stage

·      The importance of being vocal and speaking up against the injustices of this administration — silence is not an option

·      The triumphant return of recession pop, led by Demi Lovato’s new bangers and pop’s scrappy rebirth

·      Dua Lipa’s surprise performance at The Abbey for MISTR and National PrEP Day — where nightlife meets activism

·      Heartfelt pleas to save Fan Girl Café, a vital queer venue, and yes — to bring back Crocs (because comfort isresistance)

It’s a love letter to longevity, local legacy, and the loud, proud spirit of LA drag.

We  celebrate Annie's two year anniversary of hosting her weekly drag show “Free Clinic” in West Hollywood, proving that the real gag is endurance.
Britney and Annie also reflect on how they first met through The Groundlings, trauma-bonding over one disastrous class that somehow lead to whatever the hell you’re listening to. 

From there we get into the culture of it all starting with the album that is diving the internet "The Life of a Showgirl."

Then things get real:
💄 The state of drag and the economy of Los Angeles — how artists are surviving in a city where glamour costs more than rent
⚖️ Doing drag in the rise of fascism — what it means to keep creating joy and community when the world feels unhinged
🤖 Tilly Norwood and the growing threat of AI to creative industries
🎤 The Britneyssance — a wave of new pop girlies channeling the spirit of the Princess of Pop herself
🎶 And a very important shoutout to Michelle Branch, because justice for “Everywhere” is forever

It’s wigs, wisdom, and world events — a perfect blend of camp and consciousness with two showgirls refusing to let the curtain fall.

Sweet Tea opens up about her powerful journey — from Florida to LA — a path marked by profound personal loss, surviving a hate attack, and ultimately finding community and joy in drag. (You can see more of her story in her must-watch documentary.)

And of course, we spiral through the cultural chaos of the week:

• Miley’s Hannah Montana announcement — she’s just being Miley (again)
• Gavin Newsom’s parody tweets — what reality are we living in?
• Nicole Collier’s defiant stand in Texas — again… what is happening?
• Utica’s success on Project Runway — is another crown in her future?
• The influencer break-up heard around the gay algorithm – whether we like it or not
• Related: Connor Franta and Troye Sivan TBT – the twinks are fighting
• The internet’s obsession with the male Vikings cheerleaders
• Skirt-gate in Atlanta — are the straights coming for our gigs?

Thank you to every single listener who tuned in, subscribed, and spread the gospel of It Girl this season. You’ve made this show bigger, gayer, and glossier than we ever dreamed.

Stay tuned, babes — big announcements are coming soon. The It Girl era is just getting started.

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 

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We spiral through:

• Kim Davis, the four-times-married clerk who is trying to repeal gay marriage (the math ain’t mathing)
• Taylor Swift announcing her twelfth album — The Life of a Showgirl — on her little boyfriend’s podcast 
• Britney’s bestie Carmen Emmi’s new film Plainclothes, hitting theaters nationwide September 19
• Brazilian deputy Erika Hilton taking on Trump, Bolsonaro, and the global far-right circus
• Gone-too-soon queer animation classics Q-Force and Super Drag
• Olivia Rodrigo, Renee Rapp, and Beyoncé’s Third Act
• Meg Stalter and Grace Glukenshmidt — patron saints of unhinged comedy
• Doja Cat making peace with the fan in the musky-ass t-shirt

Plus, Britney shares her excitement about performing at Lake Arrowhead Pride ahead of this past weekend and her plan to honor the late, great, and iconic Lauri Carleton with a heartfelt tribute.

It’s international drag drama, camp commentary, and community love — the perfect mix of chaos and catharsis.

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 
 

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We cover everything from club to kids to the cultural controversy:

• Cynthia Erivo’s iconic turn in Jesus Christ Superstar
• Sydney Sweeney’s controversial jeans ad (and the trend of scandal marketing)
• The Las Culturistas Culture Awards 
• The legacy of Susanne Bartsch  
• The enduring glamour of club kid culture, Boy George, and Grace Jones
• The omnipresence of RuPaul, and building a drag career outside of Drag Race’s shadow
• How the internet has changed the drag community 
• Brandi Glanville’s accidental face fire (yes, really)
• And our heartfelt pleas for Legendary and Precinct to thrive

💌 Special note: If you’re in Los Angeles, go visit Precinct, downtown’s beloved gay club and drag hub. Buy a drink, tip the queens, and help keep this iconic space from closing its doors.
 

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 
 

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Then, we swirl through a chaotic mix of pop culture, politics, and pure queer joy:
  

The grace and guts of Ms. Rachel, who’s using her platform to advocate for Palestinian liberation — and why it matters
South Park’s unhinged and surprisingly revolutionary call to arms
The viral brilliance of Jake Jonez and Meg Stalter, serving queer absurdism with zero apologies
The absolutely unnecessary announcement that Mario and Peach aren't dating 
Jojo Siwa, again. We can’t stop. She won’t let us.
A dive into The Cheetah Girls era, and why their influence still slaps
And a heartfelt plea for all listeners to stream Rose Gray’s new album Louder, Please — pop excellence, zero skips.
 

It’s kings, culture, chaos, and cheetah-licious realness — one big beautiful mess you won’t want to miss.
  

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 
 

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From local legend to national moment, Lorelei brings her signature wit, warmth, and wig-snatching wisdom to the mic as we discuss:

• Next Gen NYC and the revamp of reality TV
• Stephen Colbert and the dismissal of satire in a world already beyond parody
• Our descent into fascism, and why drag will always be a frontline art form
• Obama’s gay teacher — and the importance of Gusbands in straight men’s lives
• Carmen Carrera on Real Housewives of Miami — trans excellence arriving in the Bravo-verse
• Corrina Fulgieri, chaos agent and icon in progress
• And yes… the revelation that Laverne Cox dated a MAGA cop — we process this live in real time, with audible gasps

It’s glamor, gag, and geopolitical despair — all served up with lipstick, lashes, and just a dash of existential dread.
 

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 
 

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Together, we dive into the politics of the ballroom scene, unpacking the realness between Kiki and mainstream houses, the community dynamics at play, and why it’s more than just voguing — it’s family, it’s culture, it’s survival.
  

And then we get juicy:

  
- Jojo Siwa’s Bette Davis Eyes cover — performance art or pop culture hate crime? 
- The internet spiral around Ginger Minj’s Drag Race win  

- Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen from her choreographer’s car (yes, the Hive is buzzing)  

- Tipping culture and why every iced coffee is demanding 20% like it did something  

- The one-sided cold war between Nicki Minaj and SZA  

- AI images of Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes canoodling — and how thirsty the algorithm has become  

- The slow motion cultural career fumble of Normani and Adam Rippon – what happens when the industry has no idea what to do with talent  

- And yes — the celestial mess of the Astronomy CEO and HR Chief’s affair, caught mid-canoodle at a Coldplay concert, in true HR-violating, star-crossed lover fashion  
  

It’s ballroom truth, pop culture delusion, and heavenly takes — all wrapped up in a true CEO Affair of Spicy Content.
  

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi VonSchack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 
  

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Seven gives us the inside scoop on what it took to snatch the crown, her new spot in the legendary Showgirls cast at Micky’s, and her upcoming weekly pre-show takeover — the heavenly, high-camp spectacular known as Seven’s Heaven.

Also in this episode:
- A critical takedown of the Labubu craze (sorry, we’re not sorry)
- Anna Wintour stepping down from Vogue — are the sunglasses finally off?
- Parvati’s new memoir and Surviving the American Media Ecosystem
- Our pop culture obsession with KATSEYE and the brilliance of Pop Star Academy
- K-pop demon hunters and the anime-industrial complex
- And finally — the eternal debate: which Pokémon are the cuntiest of them all? 

It’s chaos, couture, and cartoon creatures — Seven’s heaven, indeed.

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 

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Then, Tony spills on what it was like coming up in the LA drag scene alongside legends like Shea Couleé, and reflects on a decade of messy, mouthy magic at Learn the Words, Bitch at Akbar. Whether you're a Valerie Cherish stan, an Akbar regular, or just love a good gay oral history — this episode is for you.

We also get real about the current climate: from the insidious rise of the Big Ugly Bill to the Jeff Bezos of it all. Plus, we unpack TS Madison’s appearance on NeNe Leakes’ podcast, and the overwhelming grace, patience, and bravery the trans community continues to show in the face of ignorance and hate.

Comebacks, community, and chaos — that’s showbiz, bitch.

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi VonSchack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions) 

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Together they dive into:
👯‍♀️ The queer craving for twindom
📈 The rising momentum of the progressive movement
🍦 Tyra Banks’ new side hustle
🗳️ And a very serious, very deranged question: What would an Ellen DeGeneres presidency look like?
 

From the absurd to the insightful, this episode is a sugar rush of cultural commentary, queerness, and camp.
 

The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions)
 

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You might recognize Karma from her role as the chaos agent/villain on the hit reality competition The Beast Games, or from her weekly karaoke fever dream Qwercade at Revolver in WeHo. Now, she’s bringing her unfiltered takes to the mic.
 

In this debut episode, Britney and Karma crown this week’s true It Girls — from Sabrina Carpenter to Jinkx Monsoon, Addison Rae, and Labubus. They also dive deep into the messy magic of reality competitions like Love Island, Survivor, The Traitors, and of course, Drag Race.

 
The It Girl Podcast is filmed and produced by Mimi von Schack (@mimi.vonschack), Devin O’Brien (@devinobrien06), and Twenty Beach Productions (@twentybeachproductions)

Like the show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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