S14EP12 - Moulin Ru: the Rusical

In this part of the conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss the upcoming episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They mention the interviews they have done with past contestants and tease an upcoming interview with Yvie Oddly. They also discuss the lip sync between Nina West and Gottmik, with Taylor expressing disappointment in Nina's performance. They talk about the lack of stakes in the competition and how it affects the queens' decisions. They also mention the similarity between Nina and Shannel's Snatch Game Liberace characterization. They discuss the table visits with RuPaul and the lack of drama surrounding Nina and Shannel's decision to both do Liberace. Taylor expresses annoyance with queens choosing obscure characters for Snatch Game. Joe questions why RuPaul seems to favor certain queens, such as Jorgeous. In this part of the conversation, Taylor and Joe discuss the Snatch Game performances and share their thoughts on each contestant. They talk about how some queens, like Vanjie and Jorgeous, played themselves rather than embodying their chosen characters. They also discuss the missed opportunities and lack of originality in some of the performances. They highlight the unintentional brilliance of Jorgeous'' portrayal of John Leguizamo and the campiness of Nina's Liberace. Overall, they feel that some queens failed to fully commit to their characters and missed the mark in terms of humor and originality. In this conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss their thoughts on the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They share their opinions on the queens' performances, the judging, and the overall quality of the episode. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and the potential alliances forming. The conversation ends with a critique of the guest judge from the Pallete Fund and a reminder to listeners about the Patreon supporters. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy. a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Mai 20241h 31min

In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They talk about the lip sync, the lack of stakes in the competition, and the workroom interactions. They also share their thoughts on Nina West's performance and Shannel's over-the-top Christmas decorations. The conversation is filled with humor and banter, making it an entertaining recap of the episode. In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They review the runway looks and the design challenge, and share their thoughts on the queens' performances. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and the decisions made during the episode. Overall, they express excitement for the competitive edge to return in future episodes. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Mai 20241h 2min

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, Joe and Taylor discuss the All-Star Season 9 premiere titled 'Drag Queen Save the World.' They talk about the workroom entrances and the reading challenge. They also touch on the trend of breaking the fourth wall and making racially specific jokes. Overall, they discuss the dynamics of the cast and their hopes for future episodes. In this episode, Taylor and Joe discuss the Maxi-challenge and the runway looks for the Signature Fragrance category. They analyze the jokes and performances of the queens, highlighting the hits and misses. They also discuss the dynamics between the older and younger queens in the workroom. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Mai 20241h 5min

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap, Joe and Taylor discuss the queens of All-Star Season 9. They share their thoughts on Gotmik's entrance into the workroom and Taylor's crush on Roxxxy Andrews. They also touch on topics such as plastic surgery and the importance of using 'I' statements in conflict resolution. Joe apologizes for a past mistake and reflects on the growth he has experienced. Taylor predicts that Roxxxy Andrews will either struggle or receive constant praise throughout the season. In this conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss the queens competing in RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They share their thoughts on each queen, including their past performances, memorable moments, and potential for success in the competition. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and predict who they think will make it to the top three. Overall, they express excitement for the season and hope to be proven wrong in their predictions. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Mai 20241h

In the Season 16 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race, Joe and Nathan share their thoughts on the season finale of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16. They discuss the lip sync for the crown as well as cover some of the other standout moments from the episode. Overall, the season is praised for its freshness and the deserving winner. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Apr 202440min

In this episode of the RuPaul's Drag Race Recap Show, Joe and Nathan discuss the penultimate episode of Season 16. They start by talking about their conversation on Just Between Us Girls and promote their Patreon. They review the reunion episode, the lip syncs, and the song choices. They discuss the strategy behind the lip sync pairings and share their thoughts on each performance. They also talk about the new stage and the death drop in Lip Sync 3. In this episode, Joe and Nathan review the lip sync battles of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16. They discuss the performances, song choices, and the queens' ability to connect with the songs. They also delve into the complexities of song licensing and the challenges faced by the show in securing the rights to popular songs. The hosts analyze each lip sync and share their thoughts on the winners and losers. They highlight the standout moments and discuss the strategies employed by the queens. Overall, they provide an entertaining and insightful recap of the episode. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This. episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your wayto being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Apr 202444min

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and share their thoughts on the challenges and the queens' performances. They also engage in playful banter and discuss random topics. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the cover shoot and interviews from the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. They share their thoughts on the queens' performances and critique the judges' comments. They also touch on the interview with guest judge Matt Rogers and discuss his interviewing style. The hosts then discuss the elimination day and the final runway looks. They share their opinions on the queens' outfits and the judges' critiques. The episode ends with a discussion about Ronan Farrow and his connection to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen. They also mention Q's mirror message and the overall drama of the episode. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 202448min

In this episode, Joe and Nathan discuss their experiences with live shows and the lack of attendance. They also talk about Australian stereotypes and the movie Crocodile Dundee. The main focus of the episode is the recap of Drag Race Vegas Live Makeovers, including the lip sync battle and the elimination of a queen. They also discuss the post-elimination reactions and plug their Patreon. The episode concludes with conversations in the workroom, including a discussion about Drag Race Monopoly and the dancer walk-off. The conversation covers topics such as straight men in drag, table visits, tucking class, main stage choreography, elimination day, runway looks, and the winner and bottom two. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: dragracerecap@afterthought.media Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Apr 202446min