Ep. 75: Alexis Michelle


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Feb 19 2024 111 mins  

Freddie's last ep! His and Jim's final opening convo covers Valentines Day, the Usher halftime show, Super Bowl commercials and Beyonce's country moment.

Then it's time to chat with New York's iconic musical theater queen and Drag Race & Dragnificent alum Alexis Michelle, fresh off a gig with the American Pops Orchestra! Ms. Michelle discusses the latest Broadway news & gossip, her New York drag origins (So You Think You Can Drag! Boots & Saddle!), the changing realms of drag and nightlife, the possible redux of her hit track "C.L.A.T." and her upcoming cabaret at Joe's Pub!

In the news: a recent TikTok squabble re: a night at the Cubbyhole raises questions on who is welcome in a queer space; Kandy Muse shows her bruises from a recent assault; the lawsuit against Shangela is dropped; Jasmine Rice joins an off-Broadway musical while dealing with an upsetting medical condition; Jinkx Monsoon returns to Chicago; RIP Continental Baths founder Steve Ostrow.

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