The Things That Made Me Queer
Dettagli canale
The Things That Made Me Queer
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
Episodi recenti
26 episodi
The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint
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 c...
The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas
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 RE...
Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen
Crystal is joined by multi-hyphenate Tom Rasmussen to talk queer joy, why they quit drag, and how to sneak fashion magazines into church.
Live with Tia Kofi!
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 ga...
Visibility, Tailoring and the House of Lords with Baroness Ruth Hunt
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...
Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby
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 of...
Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon
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...
Beyond Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza
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 wo...
The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell
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 compli...
Villainy and Vanity with Natalie Wynn aka Contrapoints
In the Season 3 premiere, Crystal chats with Natalie Wynn aka CONTRAPOINTS about villainy, cringe, coming out twice and the power of self-actualizatio...
Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider
In the season two finale, Crystal sits down with Drag royalty Landon Cider (Dragula season three) to discuss dark cinema, creativity in a pandemic, gr...
Colorful Childhoods and the Power of Clubbing with TeTe Bang
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,...
Sissies and Satin Capes with Fenton Bailey
Fenton Bailey (co-founder of World of Wonder) discusses Batman’s queer legacy, sissy representation, 80s New York, cross-dressing at the all-male boar...
Eyeliner and Anglophilia with Sam Sparro
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...
Riot Grrrl and Phone Calls From Madonna with Mykki Blanco
Acclaimed musician and performance artist Mykki Blanco joins Crystal to talk about musical inspirations, trans experience, emailing your heroes and to...
Lesbian Kindlings and Karaoke with Cameron Esposito
Comedian Cameron Esposito and Crystal discuss butch visibility, animated sex symbols of the 90s, seeing a version of yourself on stage, and the power...
Power Lesbians and Abstract Cinema with Jake Shears
Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and Crystal discuss Sandra Bernhard’s gay power, abstract cinema, queer fiction, and The B-52's.
Spice Up Your Life with Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin)
Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin) and Crystal discuss women in wrestling, girl band fever and making it in showbiz.
Drag Icons and David Bowie's Crotch with BenDeLaCreme
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 shoe...
Sexual Awakenings with Shea Couleé
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...
Camp and Sleaze with Peaches Christ
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.
Lesbian Haircuts and Limp Wrists with JD Samson
Crystal is joined by musician JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) to discuss butch visibility, lesbian haircuts, making music in lockdown, public access televis...
Latex Catsuits and Queer Visibility with Juno Dawson
Crystal is joined by renowned author, Juno Dawson! The two of them touch on many topics, including staying creative during lockdown, the benefits of f...
Representation and Pride with MNEK
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...
Fashion Escapism and Emancipation with Detox
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 pa...
The Things That Made Me Queer
Join your favorite hairy UK queen, Crystal, as she delves into the queer experience. Every week, special guests like Shea Coulée, Peaches Christ, and...