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We’re back on the road for the Knockout Tour, living between Delta lounges, hotel beds, and the constant hunt for decent WiFi. This week we’re catching up after a short break, talking psyllium husk miracles, Halloween chaos, and how nothing beats the comfort of being back in LA after freezing across Canada. We get into travel drama, from broken MacBooks and overpriced Ubers to marathon traffic and daylight savings confusion, plus what it’s like prepping new wigs, lashes, and looks while keeping the tour rolling. With the second half of the Knockout Tour kicking off and our LA show coming up, we’re officially in our fiber-fueled, drag-on-the-go era. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS Feeld is a dating app for the curious. For those who are intentionally seeking meaningful connection. For those who are looking for community. For those who are tired of job interview-style dating and want more. Curious? Trying new things is hot. Download Feeld. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re recording from the Knockout Tour somewhere in Canada, where everything feels calmer and the WiFi slightly worse. This week it’s small-town stops, no Uber, mountain views, and realizing Canada really is America without the full breakdown. We talk about the realities of touring, from aerial rigs and safety issues to keeping the show running city after city. There’s also plenty on drag Reddit drama, online hate, and the weirdness of watching people tear down queer artists for clicks. Plus a Calgary deli rave, meet and greet stories, and what we're watching while on tour. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re recording literally from the back of the Knockout Tour bus. Bumping down the highway, half-delirious, but ready to rumble. This week, it’s border delays, broken zippers, cursed sleep setups, and the fine art of trying to glam on no sleep. Then we spiral into everything from French jewel heists and the Hamburglar’s origin story (??) to Walgreens rage, tipping culture, and why every drag queen has strong feelings about the self-checkout. Somewhere between UV body paint, mall nostalgia, and late-night drag philosophy, we find ourselves talking about queer third spaces, performing in red states, and what it means to bring joy on the road. It’s Halloween chaos, road exhaustion, and the soothing sounds of the tour bus en route to our next show. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re deep in the chaos of the Knockout Tour and recording from the tour bus. From broken zippers to a truck stuck at the state line, this week is full of behind the scenes drama. We talk tour uniforms, cursed sleep setups, and why every drag queen swears by the Philips OneBlade (not sponsored). Then it’s on to haunted coffee shops covered in cobwebs, queer-baiting baristas, and how performing in red states hits different when fans tell us it means the world. Plus, UV body paint experiments, new dancers, manifesting LA dreams at fifteen, and figuring out how to be both the artist and the admin. It’s Halloween chaos, tour exhaustion, and a little bit of heartfelt drag philosophy packed into one episode. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The No Gorge Tour rolls on and this week we’re talking life between shows, from motel rooms and bus bunks to sleep masks, noise machines, and Panera runs that turn into full-blown therapy sessions. We go deep on our favorite orders (and what happened when the sugar cookies sold out), the decline of frosting standards, and Violet’s lifelong cake obsession. That somehow leads to the seven deadly sins, gluttony as a lifestyle, and a trip down memory lane through early drag road gigs across the South, performing anywhere that would have her from Atlanta to New Orleans. From there we spiral into cultural commentary: why 2012 might have been the last time anything felt new, how dubstep and hipster fashion defined an era, and what it means when pop stars get too happy. Naturally, Taylor Swift’s new album gets a full dissection. We also talk true crime documentaries, serial killer clowns, and Violet’s idea to “kill off” her drag persona and turn her tattoos into handbags. It’s sugar highs, tour life, and chaotic conversation packed into one episode, and we’re taking you with us. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS Visit https://gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up! Terms apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The No Gorge Tour is in full swing and we’re bringing you on the bus. From Walmart hauls and cozy bunk makeovers to chaotic late-night tangents, CatDog nostalgia, and unexpected Britney deep-dives, life on the road has never been more unhinged. We share what really happens between shows, from thrifting finds and tour rituals to the random moments that spiral into full conversations like whether iPad kids might actually crash the system or how CatDog perfectly sums up our energy. We take you inside our trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gag over the outfits and pop culture artifacts we saw there, and debate which stars actually deserve their flowers. And of course the infamous kitty litter ad makes a return because apparently that story will never die. It is nostalgia, chaos, and glamour packed into one ride, and we are taking you with us. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS Visit https://gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up! Terms apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The No Gorge Tour is officially rolling and we’re bringing you on the bus! From late night food fails and Gordon Ramsay debates to casino chaos, fan meet and greet surprises, and shady NYC “sidewalk sales,” nothing is off limits. We’re talking what it’s really like living on the road, the highs and lows of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik spill on new crew members, tour bus pranks, and why heated hotel toilets deserve their flowers. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS: https://events.seated.com/violet-chachki-gottmik See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Knockout Tour is officially underway, and we’re bringing you backstage! From unexpected onstage injuries and nail salon adventures to wild hotel encounters and brand-new merch! We’re talking what it’s really like to take a drag show on the road, the realities of nonstop travel, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, Violet and Mik spill on rehearsals, costumes, and everything in between. Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up! Terms apply. THE KNOCKOUT TOUR TICKETS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s officially time for tour and the chaos is real! From last-minute costume emergencies and merch reveals to new music releases and behind-the-scenes rehearsal drama, this week’s episode has it all. We’re talking what it takes to put on a tour, Drag Race production secrets, and the reality of managing a 50-city schedule. Plus, Mik shares the story behind his brand new single Riot! Stream it gorge! If you love all the behind-the-scenes tea, this episode is for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

t’s officially fall, and we’re diving into everything from studio sessions and pumpkin-spiced drinks to true crime binges. We’re diving into theme park nights, haunted houses, and all the essentials of spooky season prep. From viral TikToks and Burning Man disasters to the latest Cardi B courtroom drama. And of course, tour prep continues! If you love spooky season, this episode is for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back with scams, sequins, and sorcery. This week we cover everything from almost getting conned on Facebook Marketplace to being gagged at the Magic Castle (dice tricks, dress code, the whole Victorian fantasy). Between buying sketchy feather fans from the internet, getting scammed on Etsy chiffon, and debating if the Home Depot Oval Office is the biggest rip-off of all, we’re deep in fraud fatigue. Of course, there’s also tour rehearsals, dancer costumes, Addison Rae, and the eternal Britney Spears question: what would we pay for her comeback tour? (Spoiler: anything. Literally anything.) If you’ve ever ignored a “suspicious bank alert” text, bought fake couture on Etsy, or wished Hannah Montana would open for Miley on an Eras-style tour… this episode is for you gorge. Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up! Terms apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re knee-deep in tour prep — rhinestones, fog machines, canceled rehearsals, and one very scary costume sketch session. Oh, and it’s Gottmik’s birthday. This week we pop champagne, drag America’s two-week vacations, and debate what being a Leo really means (spoiler: dramatic, loyal, stubborn, iconic). Between unhinged birthday gifts (chains, swords, and bridal rosaries), the chaos of self-producing 50 cities, and our eternal astrology meltdowns, this episode is a full ride. If you’ve ever tried to survive drag tour rehearsals, thrifted couture at the last minute, or prayed your props would actually show up on time — this one’s for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re kicking off the Knockout Tour in Violet’s hometown of Atlanta with three true drag legends: Nicole Paige Brooks, Phoenix, and Brigitte Bidet. These queens raised Violet, shaped the Atlanta drag scene, and are spilling decades of tea, from the wild days at Jungle to All Stars 10 behind-the-scenes drama. This is a crash course in what makes Atlanta drag so fierce, gorge. We’re talking drag competitions, tour chaos, iconic Atlanta nightlife, and the punk-rock honesty that still keeps these queens on top. Featuring: Nicole Paige Brooks (Drag Race Season 2 & All Stars 10), Phoenix (Drag Race Season 3 & All Stars 10), Brigitte Bidet (Atlanta drag royalty) If you love drag history, shady stories, and unfiltered queens, this is the episode for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re planning our tour and reflecting on years of photo shoot disasters. From blurry “art” edits to glam teams with too many ideas and not enough taste. We talk photographers who ghosted us, shoots that never came out, and what it’s like seeing your face printed in a book… that you didn’t approve. Plus: the fish truck couture shoot, copyright chaos, and a Grindr run-in that started with a car crash. Coming Soon: THE KNOCKOUT TOUR — featuring high drag, show-stopping aerial, lip sync battles & live performances of our new music! Get ready! We’re coming to a city near you. Tickets available now: https://events.seated.com/violet-chachki-gottmik See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode dives deep into the curse of post-Pride burnout, international underwear party confusion, and the kind of real-life fistfight that ends up inspiring a full-blown music video. We’re talking stories from Amsterdam, shady exes with suspicious tattoos, and a Grindr etiquette debate that gets dangerously philosophical. Oh, and somewhere in the middle of it all? We made a music video. And yes: punches were thrown, wigs were lifted, and one of us may or may not have cried in a corset. If you've ever stood in a warehouse with no A/C, trying to serve face while dodging an actual punch from your drag sister... you might be entitled to compensation. Or at least a front-row seat to the TKO music video premiere. It drops right after this episode. PS: We’re going on tour. Like, a real one. With aerialists and live vocals. Get tickets gorge! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.