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4.7

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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

2023/03/17

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.

The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas

2023/03/09

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!

Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen

2023/03/02

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!

2023/02/24

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?

Visibility, Tailoring and the House of Lords with Baroness Ruth Hunt

2023/02/16

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.

Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby

2023/02/09

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.

Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon

2023/02/02

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

2023/01/26

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.

The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell

2023/01/19

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.

Villainy and Vanity with Natalie Wynn aka Contrapoints

2023/01/12

In the Season 3 premiere, Crystal chats with Natalie Wynn aka CONTRAPOINTS about villainy, cringe, coming out twice and the power of self-actualization.

Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider

2021/08/16

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.

Colorful Childhoods and the Power of Clubbing with TeTe Bang

2021/08/09

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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4.7 out of 5

44 reviews

★★★★★

70million 2023/03/18

Fantastic!

Crystal is such a professional and kind host! I love listening to them relive experiences we have all had some version of in our lives. Today I fell i...

★★★★★

Dugan🐈🎧⭐️ 2021/06/28

Cheers to Crystal

💓💓💓💓💓 Absolutely adore Crystal The joy and kindness radiate 💓💓💓💓💓

★★★★★

AAA2211 2021/02/24

Crystal is a natural 👑

Really enjoying this podcast! It’s the perfect mix of structured yet conversational. The guests always have interesting stories to tell. A lot of podc...

★★★★★

AllAboutDaBenj 2021/02/17

Clever, funny, QUEER!

I really appreciate a podcast that isn’t just people talking nonsense, and has a purpose while still being really fun! It’s lovely to hear these chats...

★★★★★

MakenaCa 2021/02/11

The Most Heartfelt Podcast

This is my new feel good warm hug podcast. Crystal is the perfect host, genuinely interested in getting to know each guests’ story of growing up quee...

★★★★★

P_Starling23 2021/01/23

Love getting to hear more Crystal- Detox episode took me BACK!

Having grown up in the Orlando area, Detox’s episode took me BACK! I met Mizz Kori when she first started out, helped her decide on aesthetic choice...

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