The Things That Made Me Queer

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

The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint

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.

03-17
01:50:17

The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas

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!

03-09
01:26:31

Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen

Crystal is joined by multi-hyphenate Tom Rasmussen to talk queer joy, why they quit drag, and how to sneak fashion magazines into church.

03-02
01:21:08

Live with Tia Kofi!

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?

02-24
01:28:52

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

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.

02-16
01:21:06

Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby

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.

02-09
01:36:03

Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon

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.

02-02
01:14:24

Beyond Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza

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.

01-26
01:01:37

The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell

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.

01-19
01:29:57

Villainy and Vanity with Natalie Wynn aka Contrapoints

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

01-12
01:11:49

Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider

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.

08-16
01:16:52

Colorful Childhoods and the Power of Clubbing with TeTe Bang

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!

08-09
01:18:38

Sissies and Satin Capes with Fenton Bailey

Fenton Bailey (co-founder of World of Wonder) discusses Batman’s queer legacy, sissy representation, 80s New York, cross-dressing at the all-male boarding school, and when Bowie met Andy Warhol.

08-02
01:11:02

Eyeliner and Anglophilia with Sam Sparro

Sam Sparro and Crystal talk Rosie O’Donnell’s koosh balls, moving at a tender age, Madonna’s flop era, anglophilia, and why Crystal wasn’t embarrassed when buying Sam’s first album.

07-26
01:00:32

Riot Grrrl and Phone Calls From Madonna with Mykki Blanco

Acclaimed musician and performance artist Mykki Blanco joins Crystal to talk about musical inspirations, trans experience, emailing your heroes and tour burnout.

07-19
01:12:48

Lesbian Kindlings and Karaoke with Cameron Esposito

Comedian Cameron Esposito and Crystal discuss butch visibility, animated sex symbols of the 90s, seeing a version of yourself on stage, and the power of karaoke.

07-12
01:04:14

Power Lesbians and Abstract Cinema with Jake Shears

Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and Crystal discuss Sandra Bernhard’s gay power, abstract cinema, queer fiction, and The B-52's.

07-05
01:00:36

Spice Up Your Life with Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin)

Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin) and Crystal discuss women in wrestling, girl band fever and making it in showbiz.

06-28
01:16:10

Drag Icons and David Bowie's Crotch with BenDeLaCreme

In the premiere of season two, Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme to discuss the etiquette surrounding tights in open-toed shoes, David Bowie's crotch, political queer awakenings, and making a movie in a pandemic!

06-22
01:16:12

Sexual Awakenings with Shea Couleé

Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S5 winner Shea Couleé to discuss Patrick Swayze molding clay, how to hide a wig under your bed, and what REALLY goes on in the high school choir room.

02-23
50:28

Recommend Channels