THYRST

Aneal continues the new creator spotlight series with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with LA’s Mister model and self-proclaimed workhorse, Ty Talley.From growing up feeling “ugly” in Ohio to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in queer nightlife marketing, Thai opens up about glow-ups, confidence mantras, and building a career in LA during COVID. They talk about being married to ambition instead of men, staying disciplined in a city built on distraction, attachment styles, confrontation, and why he doesn’t leave the house unless he’s getting paid.Plus: rapid-fire “this or that,” open relationship hot takes, roster theory, Wendy Williams as a career blueprint, Drag Race deep dives (Discord Addams supremacy), and a THYRST Tantrum about flight attendants with BBLs blocking the aisle.This episode leans into independence, hustle, and self-concept, what it actually takes to stay focused, build stability, and protect your peace while chasing visibility in the modern gay internet.Sharp, chaotic, and surprisingly introspective.The THYRST is real.

Aneal kicks off a new series spotlighting fellow gay creators with an unfiltered, in-person conversation with iconic and creator Joey Mills.From starting in studio at 18 to navigating open relationships, online criticism, industry negotiations, and the evolution of gay content creation, Joey opens up about what it really takes to build longevity in a space that’s constantly changing. They talk dating across cities, situationships that won’t die, social media clapbacks, queer community discourse, and the reality of turning visibility into income.Plus: a chaotic Vegas story, a rapid-fire “this or that,” heated takes on creator culture, a 33-Second Tantrum about Uber Eats scams, and why aiming higher in contract negotiations might change your life.This episode marks a shift — less reality TV recap, more real conversations with queer creators about dating, business, identity, and survival in the modern gay internet.Raw, funny, and unexpectedly thoughtful.The THYRST is real.

We kick things off with an exclusive post-elimination interview with Dulce the Explorer, the self-proclaimed big body baddie and one of the most talked-about queens from Canada’s Drag Race. Dulce opens up about standing in her power, clapping back when it counts, navigating tension with her castmates, and what really went down behind the scenes. From runway rankings and confessional assassins to her favourite Drag Race winners and the realities of coming up as a drag artist outside major cities, nothing is off-limits.Then, we turn the heat all the way up at the Carnal House with creators Jax, Dean, and Smith for a wildly honest group chat. We get into red flags vs. green flags, dating dynamics, boundaries, sex, relationships, and the very gay chaos of navigating desire in 2024. Expect unfiltered opinions, hilarious confessions, and conversations you definitely wouldn’t hear at brunch.If you love Canada’s Drag Race, gay pop culture, messy debates, and unapologetically queer conversations, this episode is for you.Hit follow, drop a review, and remember — the THYRST is real.

SYSTER, I am tired. After another shocking elimination on Canada’s Drag Race Season 6, Aneal Joshua sits down with Hazel, the Vancouver it-girl and pre-season hype queen everyone thought was top four. Hazel opens up about her Drag Race journey, her lip sync showdown with PM, the strategy shaking up the season, and how it really feels watching the edit back. She also weighs in on Canada’s Drag Race winners, ranks the runways, and plays a few chaotic THYRST games along the way.Then, we head back to the Carnal House with creators TD, Marcus, and Sean for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation about dating, desire, and modern gay relationships. From red flags vs. green flags to playlists after the first date, location sharing, thirst traps, PDA, and the wildest places they’ve had sex, nothing is off limits.If you love Canada’s Drag Race, gay podcasts, queer culture, and honest conversations that go way deeper than the edit, this episode is for you.Hit subscribe, leave a nice review, and remember the THYRST is real.

The THYRST is real, and this week we’re serving another double feature.First up, Aneal breaks down the Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 drama with Stardoll, the second queen eliminated from the competition. They talk about that shocking Golden Beaver play, how strategy is changing the game, and what it felt like to leave in one of the most chaotic episodes of the franchise. Star Doll also ranks her favourite Canada’s Drag Race winner, picks her top Katseye member, and shares what’s next for her music, drag, and TV career.Then we turn the temperature all the way up at the Carnal House with performers Felipe, LeGrand Wolf, and Rocky. The guys dive into red flags and green flags in relationships, boundaries, PDA, locations, playlists, lube on the nightstand, and what it means to be desired as both a real person and a fantasy. They also shout out their drag icons, queer role models, older queer generations, and drop the kind of messy–but–wise love and life advice only they can.Grab a drink, get hydrated, and get ready to quench your THYRST. 💦

This week, Aneal sits down with Canada’s Drag Race Season 6’s first-out queen, the Pork Chop of the season herself, Paolo Perfeccion. We talk shock eliminations, Golden Beaver what-ifs, and that iconic in-the-shadows runway. Paolo blind-ranks her cast sisters on who would get her last dollar in the club, and lets us into her fashion brain — from trash-bag couture to Bible-core muses like Jesus, Mary and Judas. We also pull a tarot card together, get into what’s next (music, traveling, modeling), and why the real race starts after Drag Race.Then we jump to Las Vegas at the Carnal House, where Aneal is joined by three of the hottest creators on your screen: Cody, Andrew (Indiana Twunk) and Q. Things get delightfully unhinged as they play Red Flag / Green Flag and Would You Rather for gay relationships today: exes as besties, PDA in public, thirst traps, locations, playlists, and long-distance vs dream jobs. They swap wild dating stories, talk boundaries, share the emojis that best describe their sex lives, shout out their queer role models, and drop the kind of chaotic, honest advice only h*rny, self-aware men can.Hit follow, leave a cute review (only if it’s nice), and remember: the THYRST is real. 💦

On this episode of THYRST, Aneal Joshua sits down with Big Brother Canada alum John Michael for one of his most candid, unfiltered interviews yet. From going home first on BBCAN to making a full redemption arc on Slayers: Wheel of Fate hosted by Tiffany Pollard, JM opens up about strategy, identity, and what it feels like to finally have the world see the real him.They dive into queer dynamics in game shows, the chaos and brilliance of Tiffany “New York” Pollard. The boys chat showmances, blowouts, body standards, interracial relationships, and the unexpected pressure of being a queer fan-favorite. JM also gives behind-the-scenes tea on casting, the moment he knew he had to cut his showmance partner, and how this new chapter of his life is reshaping his priorities.It’s funny, heartfelt, messy, honest, and very, very gay.Hit play, stay pressed, and remember: the THYRST is real.

Drama, drag and red flags! We're back with Minhi Wang and first timer to the THYRSTY BOYS, TIffany Ann Co! We cover everything from dating disasters and boyfriend dealbreakers to reality TV chaos, the current season of Drag Race UK and Slaysian Royale predictions (who was your winner pick?)Tiffany spills on her past toxic relationships, Minhi reveals her “funny” way of rating men, and we debate whether not showering after the gym should be an instant block 🚿💔Like, comment, subscribe and comment a question you want me to ask our next guest!

We're back with an extra special guest - she's someone I've loved watching perform years before her time on Canada's Drag Race, the STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, she's literally GLOWING - The Girlfriend Experience! In this interview we cover everything from relationships and dating to drag race stardom, trans rights, and unsolicited DMs. You’ll hear about:💸 Who should pay on a date (and why she “did the work”)🔥 Which Canadian city has the hottest men? 🚶 The car-side-walk test: does your man pass?👑 Behind the scenes of Canada’s Drag Race and what’s next for her career✨ Plus: age gaps, open vs closed relationships, and the ultimate blind ranking of worst first datesIt's The TRUE Girlfriend Experience.Like, comment, subscribe and let me know who I should interview next!

One of the most iconic players to ever come out of Big Brother history and one of MY personal faves, it’s Angela Murray from Big Brother 26! And she is gracing our screens once again on The Amazing Race 38! Much like her time on Big Brother, this episode is unfiltered, hilarious, honest with a touch of chaos.Like, comment, subscribe and let me know which reality star you want to on the THYRSTY BOYS next!

We're back interviewing THE interviewer of the queens - JOSEPH SHEPHERD. We covered what the queens are up to including Utica on Project Runway, MIB vs. Willam and a new queen who came to perform in Toronto 💃 Somewhere in the chaos, Sydney Sweeney's genes, Kori Toot and a gay dad enter the chat. A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸

Hairy chests or sphinx cats? Crumbl vs. Andrea's? Pecs for the people or pecs for yourself? Siblings or dating? These are the hard hitting questions we asked Minhi Wang, finalist of Canada's Drag Race Season 5. We didn't forget to recap the premiere episode of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale where we talk about our early faves and the format of the show! There's also a "Ming" counter throughout the episode so let me know if you heard of all them 👀👂 Always remember, the THYRST IS REAL.

Virgo energy is in FULL effect.We caught up with Virgo before she snatched the crown on Canada’s Drag Race Season 5 and now she’s back, officially a winner and ready to spill all the post-victory realitea. I asked the hard hitting questions: When is Virgo releasing music?! Does she get hit on more in or out of drag? Weirdest DM ever? Why did Jimbo give Virgo her credit card?! 💖 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER...

She's back back back on the pod! Can you believe it's been over 6 months since we've interviewed Makayla Couture on her finale episode of Canada's Drag Race?! Well, time flies and so do these Drag Race Seasons. We talk all things life after Canada’s Drag Race, what it’s really like behind the scenes, and discuss Jojo Siwa's recent controversy. Then we dive deep into RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 — asking and answering all of the questions as we enter into the semi-finals. 👇 WATCH. LIKE. SUBSCRIBE. COMMENT who you think should take home the crown for All Stars 10!

BOA HAS ARRIVED. Canada’s Drag Race and Slaycation star joined me on the pod this week for goofs and gaffs. From the realities of body image and being a sober queen in the bar scene to her fave Pride parties, we do a deep dive into the world of BOA. And of course, we're recapping the recent eps of Drag Race All Stars 10 and BOA's come back to watching Drag Race. And answer the question for us - WHO IS THE TRADE OF THE SEASON? Like, comment, subscribe and let us know which queens you want to see on the pod next!

We've got another Toronto icon in the hot seat! The queen I fell in love with after watching her at Crews, it's Canada's Drag Race 4th Alternate, PERLA!!! Here's what we cover today: Zodiac signs because duh, it's PerlaRPDR All Stars 10 Group 2 Trade of the SeasonRumored Cast of All Stars 11 (HOW IS IT RUMORED ALREADY) Pride Things! Like, subscribe and comment who you want to see as a guest co-host next! PERLA  / tynomibanks    / tynomibanks  FRANKIE CENA   / frankiecena    / frankiecena  THYRSTY BOYS INSTA  / thyrstyboys  A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸

From one of the first queens I saw in Toronto to now interviewing THE Tynomi Banks is definitely a full circle moment! 🥰We talk about her time being a local queen on Drag Race, her upcoming residency in Mexico, and what it's like being on reality TV. And since it is the THYRSTY BOYS pod, I couldn't let her go home without playing a few wild rounds of This or That - and it definitely unearthed a few juicy stories 🤫 Like, subscribe and comment who you want to see us interview next! TYNOMI BANKShttps://www.instagram.com/tynomibanks/https://www.tiktok.com/@tynomibanksTHYRSTY BOYS INSTAhttps://www.instagram.com/thyrstyboys/FRANKIE CENA https://www.instagram.com/frankiecena/https://www.tiktok.com/@frankiecenaA PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸#rupaulsdragrace #rpdr #dragrace #rupaulsdragraceallstars #dragraceallstars #realitytvpodcast #canadasdragrace

WE'RE BACK! And so is Drag Race (again) and we're recapping the premiere episodes of All Stars 10! We professionally and ethically break down the new format and how the point system works. talk our favourite looks and give our Top 3 predictions! Get into it, comment your Top 3, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay THYRSTY 🥂A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸#realitytv #realitytvpodcast #rupaulsdragrace #rupaulsdragraceallstars #rpdr #dragrace #dragraceallstars #lipsyncforyourlife

Carolyn dishes on:🎥 The differences between Survivor vs. The Traitors😱 Her fear of banishment on The Traitors🎭 What it's like when people are fake AF on reality TV🏝️ Survivor tea: Yam Yam, idols, and getting CUT from Season 50?!😤 Boston Rob trauma + charisma (yes, both)🎥 The differences between Survivor vs. The TraitorsPlus: Weirdest Cameo ever, lying for strategy, and Jeff Probst vs. Alan Cumming 👀Which side are YOU on: Survivor or Traitors?Carolyn Wiger   / car0lynr0se    / carolynwiger  THYRSTY BOYS INSTA  / thyrstyboys  FRANKIE CENA   / frankiecena    / frankiecena  A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸

Please welcome our very special international guests - from Drag Race Mexico S1 and Global All Stars it's Gala Varo and her drag daughter from Drag Race Mexico S2, it's Horacio Potasio! We cover all things Drag Race, drag culture, drag identity and debate about which is more important to be crowned the winner - the finale lip sync or the track record? We also hear about Gala's shift from her PHD to full-time drag and how Gala and Horacio's relationship came to be! Like, subscribe and comment down below if your winner pick won this season of Drag Race! GALA VARO https://www.instagram.com/gala.varo/HORACIO POTASIO https://www.instagram.com/horaciopotasio/THYRSTY BOYS INSTAhttps://www.instagram.com/thyrstyboys/FRANKIE CENA https://www.instagram.com/frankiecena/https://www.tiktok.com/@frankiecenaANEAL JOSHUAhttps://www.instagram.com/anealjoshua/A PODCAST FOR THE GAYS BY THE GAYS. From Drag Race to Survivor, Reality TV aficionado co-hosts Frankie Cena and Aneal Joshua cover everything you love to watch and gos about.You may have seen Frankie on HBO's The Bridge, Netflix's Sing On! or Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Aneal on Big Brother Canada.ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE THYRST IS REAL🍸#rupaulsdragrace #rpdr #dragrace #dragracemexico #lipsyncforyourlife