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Join Crystal from Drag Race UK as she sits down with a range of celebrity guests and friends to chat about the touchpoints of their queer journey through the items they “bring” along to the studio. Theme Song: “Something Like Summer” by Caveboy
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The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint
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For the season 3 finale, Crystal is joined by drag royalty Miss Peppermint! They talk about camp TV villains, tricking your grandma into helping you cross-dress, and the difficulty of navigating a trans identity before the internet was full of resources.
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The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas
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Crystal is joined by John Thomas to talk about how he became a porn star, what HIV is like today, having your brother watch you gogo dance, and the REAL Club 69!
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Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen
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Crystal is joined by multi-hyphenate Tom Rasmussen to talk queer joy, why they quit drag, and how to sneak fashion magazines into church.
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Crystal is joined live by Tia Kofi at the London Podcast Festival. They discuss true queer icons, why you can't trust physiotherapists and which is gayer - tea or coffee?
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Visibility, Tailoring and the House of Lords with Baroness Ruth Hunt
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Join Crystal for a ladyhunt with Lady Hunt. They discuss Ruth's time as CEO of Stonewall, how to influence people in the House of Lords, and why there's nothing better than a good suit.
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Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby
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In this episode, Crystal is joined by Kerri Colby to talk about growing up in a repressed community, overcoming trauma, and finding yourself on and off the stage.
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Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon
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Crystal is joined by Caveboy's Mint Simon to talk about lesbian bars, the gay stuff that happens at summer camp, and existing outside of gender labels.
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Beyond Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza
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Crystal is joined by celebrated theatre-maker and author Travis Alabanza - listen for a discussion on what it’s like being gender-confirming in the world, why they’re moving past the label of non-binary, and problematic queer faves.
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The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell
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In this week's episode, Crystal and John Cameron Mitchell go through an anthology's worth of queer media, discuss the legacy of Hedwig, and the complicated label of non-binary.
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Villainy and Vanity with Natalie Wynn aka Contrapoints
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In the Season 3 premiere, Crystal chats with Natalie Wynn aka CONTRAPOINTS about villainy, cringe, coming out twice and the power of self-actualization.
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Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider
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In the season two finale, Crystal sits down with Drag royalty Landon Cider (Dragula season three) to discuss dark cinema, creativity in a pandemic, growing up on the West Coast, and good ol' fashioned rock and roll.
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Colorful Childhoods and the Power of Clubbing with TeTe Bang
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Crystal is joined (in person! Who needs Zoom?) by her dear friend and drag artist, TeTe Bang! The two discuss small town high streets, women in drag, and much much more!
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Sissies and Satin Capes with Fenton Bailey
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Fenton Bailey (co-founder of World of Wonder) discusses Batman’s queer legacy, sissy representation, 80s New York, cross-dressing at the all-male boarding school, and when Bowie met Andy Warhol.
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Eyeliner and Anglophilia with Sam Sparro
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Sam Sparro and Crystal talk Rosie O’Donnell’s koosh balls, moving at a tender age, Madonna’s flop era, anglophilia, and why Crystal wasn’t embarrassed when buying Sam’s first album.
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Riot Grrrl and Phone Calls From Madonna with Mykki Blanco
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Acclaimed musician and performance artist Mykki Blanco joins Crystal to talk about musical inspirations, trans experience, emailing your heroes and tour burnout.
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Lesbian Kindlings and Karaoke with Cameron Esposito
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Comedian Cameron Esposito and Crystal discuss butch visibility, animated sex symbols of the 90s, seeing a version of yourself on stage, and the power of karaoke.
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Power Lesbians and Abstract Cinema with Jake Shears
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Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and Crystal discuss Sandra Bernhard’s gay power, abstract cinema, queer fiction, and The B-52's.
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Spice Up Your Life with Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin)
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Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin) and Crystal discuss women in wrestling, girl band fever and making it in showbiz.
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Drag Icons and David Bowie's Crotch with BenDeLaCreme
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In the premiere of season two, Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme to discuss the etiquette surrounding tights in open-toed shoes, David Bowie's crotch, political queer awakenings, and making a movie in a pandemic!
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Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S5 winner Shea Couleé to discuss Patrick Swayze molding clay, how to hide a wig under your bed, and what REALLY goes on in the high school choir room.
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Crystal is joined by drag legend Peaches Christ as they discuss small-town America, camp icons, meeting your heroes, and moving to the big city.
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Lesbian Haircuts and Limp Wrists with JD Samson
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Crystal is joined by musician JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) to discuss butch visibility, lesbian haircuts, making music in lockdown, public access television, and first kisses.
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Latex Catsuits and Queer Visibility with Juno Dawson
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Crystal is joined by renowned author, Juno Dawson! The two of them touch on many topics, including staying creative during lockdown, the benefits of finding kindred spirits early in life, and Michelle Pfeiffer. And of course, Juno shares the things that made her queer!
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Crystal is joined by jack of all musical talent and Break Up (Bye Bye) producer, MNEK! The two of them cover it all, from black representation in the media, to growing up gay in the big city, to navigating queerness as a public figure in the music industry. And of course, he shares the things that make him queer!…
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Fashion Escapism and Emancipation with Detox
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Have you had it? OFFICIALLY??? Crystal checks in with Season 5 icon Detox. Once Crystal is finished fangirling, the two chat about working during a pandemic, getting canceled, and of course, the things that made them the queer icons we know and love today.
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Join your favorite hairy UK queen, Crystal, as she delves into the queer experience. Every week, special guests like Shea Coulée, Peaches Christ, and many more spill the tea on their own defining real life moments and pop culture references that shaped their queerness and helped them grow into the fabulous artists we love today!…
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