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Caius and Adam Apple (Columbus; he/him) talk through his poledance drag tribute to Tom of Finland, set to a club track by DJ Hell. They talk kink and leather, making sacrilege beautiful, ballet training, and performing as a transsexual male stripper.   Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia. Mentions of religious trauma from Catholic upbringing.   Special thanks to Ziro, Griffin/G, Abel N. Willing, Ocean Unknown, Mizer Malicious, Kyle Yerself, Malady, Marquis Gaylord, Ronnie Wrath, AndroNTT, and the Twisted Transitioner!   Tip Adam (Venmo): @AdamApple666   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a dragking a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Dom Parinyon (Connecticut; he/him) unpack his mixof “Luck Be A Lady” and “Poker Face,” which combines live jazz vocals, theatrical choreography, and contemporary lip syncing. They talk multihyphenate art, eras of masculine sex appeal, winning (then judging) Drag Duel, and the power of delusion.   Content warnings: discussion of misogyny.   Special thanks to the Twisted Transitioner, Marquis Gaylord, and Abel N. Willing!   Tip Dom (Venmo/Cashapp): @domparinyon   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Land Shark (Pittsburgh; he/him) dive into his scifi-comedy AC/DC mix from Land Shark's winning season of the Mom’s Basement Challenge. They talk drag king femininity, the band Ghost, ball growth serum, and staying true to yourself as an artist. Content warnings: discussion of transphobia and misogyny.   Special thanks to Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, Ronnie Wrath, and Poundcake!   Tip Land Shark (Venmo/Cashapp): @ItsTheLandShark   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Homer E. Rodick (Akron; he/they/fae) unpack Homer’ssignature performance from Week 1 of Mx. Classless Act Season 1, a deeply personal ode to lesbian homoeroticism. They talk iconic lesbian media, butch/femme identity and expression, opening for Chrissy Chlapecka, and the importance of education and literacy for community activism. Content warnings: discussion of lesbophobia, transphobia (including misgendering), anti-Black racism, sexual coercion and assault, and parental estrangement. Mentions of religious trauma. Multiple uses of the d-slur.   Special thanks to Rocky Switch, the Twisted Transitioner, Shea D. Bootz, Luna Jade, Griffin/G, Lil Bottom, The Great Fagliachi, Butch Thespian, Transsexuella, Therapissed, Marquis Gaylord, Ronnie Wrath, and AndroNTT!   Tip Homer (Venmo/Cashapp): @sailorsappho   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a dragking a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat.Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Mizer Malicious (Columbus; he/they) piece togetherthe story of Mizer’s linked costume set, inspired by the dual sides of Frankenstein: the Monster and the Doctor. They talk crafting tips, monster(f****r) drag, the cosplay-to-drag pipeline, and the right (and wrong) reasons to produce your own show. Content warnings: discussion of ageism in the drag industry.   Special thanks to Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, and Ocean Unknown! Tip Mizer (Venmo/Ko-Fi): @mizermalicious   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Himbo (Cleveland; he/him) look back at Himbo’smemorable, stunt-filled performances of “FE!N” by Travis Scott, including an extended mix featuring “Just Wanna Rock” by Lil Uzi Vert. They talk 00s hiphop nostalgia, Sheetz after the gig, the nuance of separating the art from the artist, and the importance of crediting your influences and inspirations. Content warnings: a reference to police brutality.   Special thanks to Beck E. Bardoux, Lil Bottom, the Twisted Transitioner, Mizer Malicious, Marquis Gaylord, Ronnie Wrath, Homer E. Rodick, and Rocky Switch! Tip Himbo (Venmo/Cashapp): @LorenC34   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Bigtop (Lakewood; he/they/it) unpack one of Bigtop’s signature numbers, a mime performance set to a dynamic instrumental track by avant-garde Finnish band Alamaailman Vasarat. They talk eclectic music libraries, subverting audience expectations, transmasc voice dysphoria (and euphoria), and the many artistic principles you can learn from studying clown.   Content warnings: a mention of childhood repression related to Christian conservatism.   Special thanks to Dean Heartthrob, Ronnie Wrath, Mizer Malicious, Ocean Unknown, Maine(void), Beck E. Bardoux, Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, Comatose, Marquis Gaylord, the Great Fagliachi, and Lil Bottom! Tip Bigtop (Cashapp): $largetop   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Jace Blaze (NEOhio; they/he) revisit the final nightof Jace’s Purple Reign as Mr. Ohio King All-Star 2024, with an emphasis on his second stepdown number, a mix juxtaposing music from Prince and Janelle Monáe. They talk pageant preparation, Prince illusion, the protest history of music by Blackartists, and finding self-love with the support of chosen family.   Content warnings: discussion of religious trauma, homophobia(including internalized homophobia), transphobia, anti-Blackness, and family estrangement.   Special thanks to Mizer Malicious, Butch Thespian, Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner, Beck E. Bardoux, Comatose, Luna Jade, Dean Heartthrob, Freddy La Flare, AndroNTT, and Ronnie Wrath! Tip Jace (Cashapp/Venmo): @KingJaceBlaze   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Transsexuella (Cleveland; she/he) dive into Transsexuella’s original mix and campaign for office, “TS for America.” They talk crossdressing while transsexual, Lushious Massacr’s influence, autistic joy in cheer, and the push for disabled representation in drag.   Content warnings: discussion of injury and chronic illness. References to ableism and transphobia. Multiple uses of homophobic and transphobic slurs.   Special thanks to the Twisted Transitioner, Dean Heartthrob, Maine(void), Luna Jade, Marquis Gaylord, Ronnie Wrath, Kyle Yerself, Mizer Malicious, AndroNTT, Therapissed, and Lewd Garou! Tip TS (Venmo): @transsexuella69   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Poundcake (Youngstown; he/him) reflect on one of Poundcake’s best-loved live singing acts, a character-driven burlesque performance inspired by “Beetlejuice.” They talk drag king history, burlesque improv techniques, the queer/trans appeal of playing the villain, and the value of mutual respect in drag community.   Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia (including misgendering and fetishization). References to fatphobia.   Special thanks to AndroNTT, Freddy La Flare, Luna Jade, RonnieWrath, Maine(void), Butch Thespian, Mizer Malicious, Dean Heartthrob, Therapissed, Lewd Garou, Lil Bottom, Beck E. Bardoux, the Twisted Transitioner, and Marquis Gaylord! Tip Poundcake (Venmo): @paykingpoundcake   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Ryder Slowly (Cleveland; he/him) unpack Ryder’sfavorite mix to perform, featuring three Bon Jovi hits. They talk masculine role models, classic rock, how to make a mix, and the rewards of mentoring Cleveland’s new and emerging kings.   Content warnings: references to misgendering, gender dysphoria, and misogyny.   Special thanks to Ronnie Wrath, Luna Jade, the Twisted Transitioner, and Lil Bottom! Tip Ryder (Venmo/Cashapp): @ryderslowly   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Bram Stroke-her (Cleveland; he/they) reflect on Bram’s intimately-staged interpretation of “Disturbia,” developed for the Got You Covered challenge of Kingpin season 2 and revised for his recent benefit show, Surviving the 27 Club. They talk professionalism in drag, authentic representation of Dissociative Identity Disorder, best practices for rhinestoning, and finding trans joy.   Content warnings: detailed discussion of mental illness and anti-DID ableism. References to transphobia, abuse, childhood trauma, and medical trauma including inpatient treatment. Occasional use of the f-slur.   Special thanks to Therapissed, the Twisted Transitioner, Ronnie Wrath, Kyle Yerself, Maine(void), and Elina Mountanto! Donate to the Broken Bed Fund via Venmo @bramstrokeher   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat.Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Sir Guy (Detroit; he/they) unpack the personal and political layers of Sir Guy’s entertaining (and educational) musical homage to the clitoris, set to an early Dorian Electra single. They talk kinging in flannel, Dolly Parton, lesbian visibility, and the responsibilities kings hold in the performer-audience relationship.      Content warnings: detailed discussion of lesbophobia and car accident-related injuries. References to genital anatomy and historicalmisogyny.   Special thanks to Maine(void), Homer E. Rodick, and RonnieWrath! Tip Sir Guy (Venmo/Cashapp): @GameofMos   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and AndroNTT (Akron/NEOhio; he/him) analyze thestorytelling and emotional expression of Andro’s “Succession”-inspired Mitski mix, which he has performed exclusively at The Odditorium. They talk speech and debate, the impact of fictional babygirls, growing up a film and TV nerd, and drag as a counterpoint to poetry.   Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia, anti-Black racism, misogyny, and misogynoir. Mentions of addiction, parent-child abuse, and sexual assault. Occasional use of the d-slur.   Special thanks to Maine(void), the Twisted Transitioner,Beck E. Bardoux, Homer E. Rodick, and Rocky Switch!   Donate to Andro’s transportation fund here: Cashapp/Venmo @androntt Zelle [email protected] Credit hotcle.org/act   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a dragking a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Caius and Edward Lygma aka The Rizzler (NYC; he/they) take a deep dive into the politics and aesthetics of “Money” from Cabaret (1998), which Edward performed for the Rock with Me challenge during Kingpin season 2. They talk Doctor Who, operatic form, competition strategy for kings, and why we all love the public library.   Content warnings: detailed discussion of contemporary and historical fascism. Mentions of chronic illness, ableism, homophobia, and anti-Black racism.   Special thanks to Maine(void), Elina Mountanto, Butch Thespian, Adrian Du Visage, Captain Kae, AndroNTT, Kyle Yerself, Homer E. Rodick, the Twisted Transitioner, and Bram Stroke-Her! Tip Edward (Venmo): @dr_lygma   Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind? Instagram: @kingsontheaux Email: [email protected]   Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram   Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631 Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/