Whispering Huntys

Drag this week taught that you need a lot C.U.N.T. Energy and that pussy had better be on fire if you want to beat Jasmine Kennedy in a lip-sync. Also, could queens just consider lowering our expectations and then wow us that talent? Controversial option, but wouldn’t it be nice to not see queens eat their words. On All Stars, we are here for Janey Jacké Ru-demption and Jimbo’s Mugler. That and literally anything these queens do on All Stars because they are what? SEASONED!!!! Dutch Brazilian drag artist Miss Vanity Love graces us with her presence and tells us about super cute queer spaces like CREA student cultural center -  a space for the art, in general, that is super inclusive. Then, all the way from Salt Lake City (for now), we are joined by actor, singer, and composer Jaron Barney! Jaron let us into the world of Salt Lake City’s mixed queer scene staples like Suntrap and Milk that just opened!  Then, we learn that this multi-threat artist has a Drag Queen Sister named Sequoia! The luck!  Be sure to check Sequoia’s monthly show in Ogden at WB on the first Sunday of every month if you are ever in the area! If that isn’t enough, Jaron just started a new company "Nonscents" an organic, genderless perfume oil to help fund his creative projects. About our guests: Jaron is a singer, actor, composer who lives in Harlem but is currently a vagabond while he travels as a performer. After touring as an actor with Broadway's Book of Mormon the musical, Jaron began working toward his new dream: writing music professionally. As a writer, Jaron is currently in pre-production for two original musicals and is working on his first studio release as a solo artist.  Jaron also recently launched a small business called Nonscents, which creates organic, genderless, perfume oils. Miss Vanity Love is a Dutch Brazilian drag artist inspired by all things glamour, burlesque, and the expression of femininity and creativity. She hosts, produces, and performs at several shows across Europe, spanning the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Germany. Her projects vary in nature, from a geeky subculture of Queer Arcana (a Dungeons and Drag Queens youtube show), theatrical shows in Paradiso, Boom Chicago, to political documentaries such as the Drag Manifesto (nominated and winner of various prizes in film festivals across the world) and educational workshops. Kevin's aspirations (i.e. the guy behind the makeup) through Vanity is to uplift, inspire, and celebrate diversity and each other, continuously combating stigma and educating others while also putting on a fierce show. FOLLOW JARON Instagram: jaronbarney Tiktok: jaronbarney Twitter: jaronbarney Check out Jaron’s new company "Nonscents" an organic, genderless perfume oil. All proceeds go toward funding music production for his creative projects. nonscents_original  FOLLOW MISS VANITY LOVE Instagram: missvanitylove Facebook: Miss Vanity Love FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering

With much joy and sass, we are so happy to be joined by Joey Sigona from EurovisioNYC - an inclusive party that celebrates all things Eurovision all year long! Thank Ru, GJKoijman, Marco Dreijer and Adam Unze for forcing the Huntys to get into the Eurovision situation. Joey served the deets about his Eurovision parties in NYC and Chill Bar - a safe queer space that is creating some inclusive programming in the VERY cis-male gay area in Palm Springs. Kudos! Then, drag race. How relieved is everyone besides Kornbread that she has been tagged out early?. On the bright side, Bosco finally got to demonstrate why we should not put her and Orione Story in the same category just because they sometimes look the same. Thank Ru for bringing the trio of first eliminated queens who further demonstrated why season 14 might still need a little more fire and how Kamora Hall is trying to root for YOU! FINALLY, we return to the epic journey of Jujubee as she attempts to complete an infinity gauntlet of drag race seasons. UK vs The World serves some seasoned queen realness and we are all parched for this talent. Jimbo, so weird and so good. Pangina literally proves why she was a judge. And, Monique demonstrating singing for - to be real - everyone! But, where, I mean, WHERE IS THAT PRIZE MONEY???????? About our guest: Joey is a Eurovision fan who contributes to a fan media outlet on the Eurovision-themed site: ESC-plus.com and their YouTube channel. When not tracking down the latest from artists in the Eurovision circles, he is working with his NY-based team to plan the NYC party: EurovisioNYC, where all the children under the spectrum celebrate their love for Eurovision's spirit, diversity, multi-culturalism, and music. The party is hallmarked by a mix of drag performance and a lip-sync showdown.   Follow EurovisioNYC for party updates! FOLLOW JOEY and EuriovisioNYC Instagram: eurovisionyc, sigonajoey, esc_plus Facebook: EurovisioNYC FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Reunited and it feels so good. Our dear friend, Barbara Busch Light joins us again with all the updates. Thus far, she has been slaying at Starsearch - an Iowa City drag completion at Studio 13. She is also now the hostess and producer of Dinner is Never a Drag at a diner that is literally called The Diner. While she may no longer be a beauty queen, she will certainly reign in our hearts forever. Then, Drag Race... Thank you, Bosco for serve talking head and fashion on the runway. We see you and we Stan. Also, What is Kornbread the Snack Jeté is going with Jasmine Kennedie? Oh wait, its literally Kornbread. Praying for some sisterly love moving forward. That being this teaser challenge was everything. Here’s to new content on Drag Race! Also, what do you really get when you get that golden ticket? Do you stay for a week and then get to go straight home? About our guest: Barbara Busch Light is one of the fiercest queens this side of the Quad Cities, Henny! Hailing from Davenport, IA, Barbara is a professionally trained makeup artist and wig stylist! While she’s young, she leaves all her gigs gagged and with that coin in her purse. Outside of drag, she’s quite the gaymer. Check out Barbara Busch Light on Facebook or Instagram to keep up with all of her show dates and who knows, she may be in your area soon!! FOLLOW BARBARA BUSCH LIGHT Instagram: barbarabuschlight Twitter: thiccbitchbarb Tiktok: barbarabuschlight FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Sometimes, if not all the time, we get it from our MAMA! That’s why we are super excited to talk to the powerhouse that is Mancie Mandell - the mother of Jasmine Kennedie. With a little bit of Honest Tea and L-O-V-E, Mama Mandell and I had a lovely kiki about her love of fashion, Gospel Drag, how she feels about the dress she made for Jasmine's runway this week, and lesser-known spots in Asbury Park, NJ. Then, it was on to the Drag Race! Why was Deja Skye so cocky after that lip sync? Jorgeous in THAT DRESS! These damn chocolate bars! What in the cavity?! Bosco was safe? Why Bling Empire? Also, June is a stylist. Ummmm…careful what you say!!!!!! About our guest: Mancie Mandell is a 28-year-old aspiring designer hailing all the way from Asbury Park, NJ. A former Miss Paradise 2019, she’s an entertainer in the nightlife, a pageant queen, and a part of that special sauce that brought us the lovely Jasmine Kennedie! FOLLOW MANCIE Instagram: missmandella Facebook: Mancie.mandell FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Stop Everything. Who the F*@# are we? This is a day Whispering Huntys never thought would we happen! Our idol, our muse, our inspiration Jonah Kilday is in the Hunty House! Jonah is a queer creative and the co-host of The Queer Creative podcast, which is basically the drag mom to Whispering Huntys and so many queer creatives around the world. Getting a chance to talk about queer creativity and the growth that phenomenal podcast was such a dream! Whispering Huntys is honored and grateful, but also SERIOUSLY underwhelmed by episode 2 of season 14! Why was Alicia Keys in a box? What was Deja Skye’s cheer presentation about? What song was Maddy Morphosis trying to play? And, what was the rest? If we are going to have a talent show there needs to be more talent than just lipsyncing because we all know that lipsyncing the house-down-boots is a requirement for simply walking through the door. Or, at least, it was until now. Thank God-Ga, Angeria Paris VanMicheals served us some sweet tea. About our guest: Jonah Kilday is an Interior Designer and co-founder of MK Workshop a boutique design studio in Brooklyn, NY & Austin, TX. He co-hosts a podcast titled The Queer Creative with Renessa Ciampa where they interview queer creatives from all backgrounds about their work, struggle, and hustle. FOLLOW JONAH Instagram: mkworkshopbk, thequeercreativepodcast Twitter: creativequeer Youtube: The Queer Creative Podcast Checkout: The Queer Creative Link Tree, The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison by Hugh Ryan, MK Workshop FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Undergarments everywhere, a talent show debut,  jerking or twerking or improv, Kerri Colby’s face, and all the Kornbread. Season 14 is back and it feels so right! We still don’t know what Willow Pill did, but thank-the-Evie-Oddly it happened. We kick off this week with The-Bachelor-and-Drag- Race obsessed Kali Tripodis. Kali hosts the ultimate Bachelor after show Trashler and brings all her hot takes to the yard. If that is not enough, we have the one and only Savannah Couture - Drag daughter and real-life sibling of Isis Couture - fresh from the emotional journey that has been the seriously fierce Ottawan drag taking over the world. Who are we? Get ready. We are going to deep dive into La Pusetta, Olivia Rodrigo, Gaga, and more shade than anyone deserves. Kali Tripodis is a comedy writer, performer, and Lady Gaga historian. She lives in New York and loves to perform improv, sketch, and of course, karaoke. Serving you cotton candy bubblegum princess, Savannah Couture is the perfect sugary sweet sensation. The only thing sweeter than her looks is Savannah herself! She has been performing drag for many years and is one of Ottawa's favourite queens in the drag scene. She starred in season 2 of CBC's Canada's A Drag with her drag mother/sister Icesis Couture and is a headline performer at The Lookout Bar, as well as many other popular venues in and around Ottawa. She’s even toured across the country opening up for your favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race queens! This is one galactical barbie NOT to miss! FOLLOW KALI Instagram: kalisucks, trashelor, Twitter: kalisuckz  Youtube: Kali Tripodis Kali's Link Tree FOLLOW SAVANNAH Instagram: sav.couture Twitter: savcouture Tiktok: sav.couture Checkout: Icesis Couture, Velvet Code - La Pusetta FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Well, Drag Race is about to give birth until season 14. Till then, we decided to have a kiki with the Queen of the Universe. How could we not? $250,000 for a 6 episode season, while the Drag Race UK has no prize and Drag Race Itaila €30,000?  Luckily, it might even be more enjoyable than one of the bajillion franchises that have come through this year. Grag Queen, AdaVox, Aria B Cassadine, Sushant Divgikar, and Gingzilla have changed us forever. And the Finale! Zomg, no one could have predicted the “moment”mishap. Leona Lewis and Michelle Visage barely recovered enough to give their comments. And then, the growl that Grag Queen saved for her last performance SLAYYYYYYYYYYYYED. About our guest! Yannik Encarnação is a proud Latin actor, writer, and creative renaissance man based in beautiful Brooklyn, New York. He is a co-host of the Two Beers Please podcast and currently plays Tatty Tat on the Amazon Prime Series "City of the Beast" (Season 2 now playing!). He can be caught at any movie theater in NYC or buried in a book on the subway, so keep your eyes open! FOLLOW YANNIK Instagram: sonicyannik11, twobeersplease_podcast, tier5theatrecompany Medium: rmyme11 Checkout: Two Beers Please Podcast, Tier5 Fairytales from Home Stream Yannik’s Website FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website  Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Ciao Huntys! Well, we are gagged, gooped, shooketh by yet another finale that surprised us. Thank the Lord, our beloved Italian-Dutch Nutella Versace joins us to break it down. While Amsterdam is back in lockdown, Nutella was lucky enough to host the annual Aidsfonds World AIDS Day fundraiser. While we are utterly convinced by the talent of the stunning glamazon Elektra Bionic, we’re still wondering how the report card measures up in comparison. Beyond that, we are also a bit confused by Drag Italia’s formatting, fashions, Miss Congeniality crowning, and the traumatic stories of the contests with the families. Hopefully, like the many Drag Races that have come before, now the show has arrived the healing can begin. About our guest! Nutella Versace is THAT delicious bitch. She is the funny and sexy Italian bombshell from Amsterdam. She recently WON the Snatch Game at The Cunnilingus Show at Boom Chicago comedy club in Amsterdam. FOLLOW NUTELLA Instagram: nutellaversacedrag Youtube: Nutella Versace FOLLOW MIJON Instagram: majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Hiiiiiiiii! Zomg, it’s been forever. We know, but don’t worry. Whispering Huntys is still here, the love is still here, and rest is good for the soul. After a brief hiatus, we return with the finale of Canada’s Drag Race with the fantastic Canadian psycho-therapist by day and Drag King by night Cyril Cinder! Huntys, get ready for this kiki CAUSE WE GO IN. What can one do to support Drag Kings? Why are all the queens coming for Icesis Couture Age? Have they even heard or seen La Pussetta? What a season! Gay parents, gay dads, sobriety, Asian drag queens, body image, conservative culture, adoption, pronouns! Also, Drag Race Italia you are putting us through, but we'll hold space for you! Canada's Drag Race was different in all the best ways and it is time to celebrate!!!! Enjoy! About our guest: Cyril Cinder is a dynamic and dramatic drag king known for his unique concepts and high energy performances. One of the stars of Drag Heals season 2 on OutTV, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV, he loves introducing kings to new audiences. A fierce advocate for queerdos and oddballs everywhere, he wins over hearts and minds when he takes the stage and/or microphone as a performer and MC. Known for producing diverse, inclusive, and electrifying shows across both physical and virtual stages, Cyril Cinder brings together seasoned entertainers with new and emerging talent looking to break into the world of drag. He takes pride in being a positive role model for his community and encouraging others to tap into their unique strengths and abilities. Also recognized as a seasoned host, Cyril Cinder can trade witty repartee with the quickest drag queens in the business when given a microphone. Hailing from Ottawa, ON, Cyril Cinder made his drag debut in 2014. Since then he has performed internationally and has dedicated fan-bases in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and beyond. He has also won multiple titles and competitions, including Mr. Capital Pride 2019 and is the original King BoiPKG, and has performed alongside some of the world’s greatest drag kings. With experience in television, film, and radio, he is an adaptable professional up for any challenge. When he’s not doing drag, Cyril Cinder is a licensed psychotherapist and works closely with the LGBT2SQIA+ community. He calls from his life experience to advocate for queer rights, mental health, disabled rights, and other social justice causes. FOLLOW CYRIL Instagram: cyrilcinder Facebook: cyril.cinder Tiktok: cyrilcinder Twitch: cyrilcinder FOLLOW MIJON Instagram:majorzu FOLLOW THE HUNTYS Instagram: whisperinghuntys Facebook: whisperinghuntys Tiktok: whisperinghuntys Twitter: huntywhispering Whispering Huntys Website Whispering Huntys is an Apocalypse Podcast Network Podcast. Sign up to our Listserv: http://eepurl.com/hfnySr

Happy Holidays Y'all. We are still recovering from Thanks/Friendsgiving and the shocker finale that blasted most people’s predictions. But, oh well, winning is something that needs to happen every season so someone has to do it. Congrats to Krystal Versace for winning Drag Race UK. The sky is the limit and we are excited to see you progress. Luckily, we are joined by Adam Johannesson again to shut down the UK for what will hopefully be at least a calendar year. We also talk about the funniest and yet-still-somehow-awkward roast of our dearly beloved Brooke Lynn Hytes Canada's Drag Race Kendall Gender congrats. Isis Couture, sorry you robbed yourself. And, Kimora Amour, what happened?

Could there be any more drag competitions happening at the same time? Drag Race France is coming soon and the UK, Canada, and Italy are airing at the same time!!!!!!!!!! It is the best of times for Nick and the worst of times for Mijon. But, for you, Huntys, we pushed through and watched all three. Day after Trans Remembrance Day, we salute our queer family and would like to draw attention to those lost and the need to educate ourselves and be stronger allies to the trans community. Period.

Another week, another double something. What on earth is happening that 2 billion new franchises are happening. It is so hard to keep up. Luckily, we have our British darling from across the pond this week, Coco Couture! We dish about everything: hosting drag brunch Kitty Scott-Claus, life before and after lockdown, the new Adele, and trashy British TV. Happy belated birthday to our lovely Nick Probst. We love you Nick and thanks again, Coco.

What a week! Vanity Milan lives to see another slay, a timed challenge that could not be real, we are still confused as to who and what Grimes is, Eve 6000 has 6000 problems, and Cynthia Kiss has risen from the dead. Coming to you from a vacation in the Catskills, Mijon is falling love with the country and Nick is all in favor. Like upstate, this is an intimate episode with just your two co-hosts as we go in on the franchises. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy, Huntys!

Cybil War is finally done hiding from the pandemic and was getting ready for a show! The world and Halloween have been missing her! We learn all about the phenomenon of “strip pubs” in the UK. Then, we catch up on Cybil’s House (her formerly monthly, but now quarterly party at The White Swan) and the trials and tribulations throwing queer parties have faced over the pandemic. Then, is straight into holds bared episode of the shade, tea, and realness. Shoutout to friend of Cybil, Merrie Cherry, for the excellent work on Dragula.

We are back in Ireland this week with Victoria Secret who honored us with her presence before popping to the George in Dublin for one of her first live gigs now that bars are open for business! Irelan is 95% and putting many countries to shame. Well done!! Victoria has recently retired from Snapchat and we are all broken-hearted about it, but we understand she needs to focus on what works, which is her! Could you believe the group issue numbers in Canada and week without a winner in the UK? That we are seriously mourning the losses of the two queens that brought so much to each competition that were eliminated this week. Mais, c’est la vie!

We are back up north and chatting with our friends in Canada. Sunshine Glitterchild has been doing Ottawa Drag Race competition while WigZaddy has been busy working on the new TV show Call Me Mother. We also learn about how Toronto’s drag scene has changed since COVID. Then, we dive into so much Drag Race!

How lucky are we to have the darling Adam Johannesson grace on the podcast this week. An illustrator and graphic designer, Adam’s drawing of queens like Miss Fame and Violet Chachki garnered so much attention that queens themselves started following and reposting.. We get to hear about how he collaborated with Miss Fame and has recently featured The Queer Bible: Essays by Jack Guinness a gorgeously illustrated collection of essays written by today's queer heroes.

It is Tulip planting season in Holland, so we circled back again to plant some seeds for Drag Race Holland Season 3 and to speak with Drag Queen extraordinaire Hoax LeBeau (Remy could never). This 11-year-old drag-entrepreneur got her first job offer after attending a theme party and turn that into a drag, DJ, and host career! She also founded The Drag Agency to empower other drag royalty to make that good money! Hoax gives the full scoop on her relationship to Nyx and 3Nyx and also lets’ us know about her own club night Traffamafia (Crossdresser Mafia). Oh, the times we will have if ever get to Holland!

Hurray for the Vanessa Van Cartier! Welcome British Drag! And, Happy Belated Rotterdam pride. We are busy, we are swamped and there is just so much good drag. This week we are joined by deep friend of the pod, Drag Costumier (featured on Drag Race Uk and Drag Race España), and Fashion Designer Phillip Brown. We get a full scoop of news from across the pond and then deep dive into the finale gave us a queen that we deserve but also gave us a lot of confusion. But when drag is as good as what Holland has been serving, who cares!

What the actual F*$% Y’all. We gagged, we are gooped by the cheek, the nerve, the audacity, and the gumption of this final four. I mean. I mean! Our thoughts and prayers to Keta Minaj. Luckily, in our time of need, deep friend of the pod, Noah Millman (events producer, professor, and fitness savant) joins us with Miss Cartier (Matt Geuze), the daughter of Envy Peru (technically the granddaughter of Vanessa Van Cartier and Tabitha)! We learn about how Envy unlocked Miss Cartier’s feminine side one night in Paris. The rest is her-story! Up-date from Holland - drag brunches are happening and bars reopening from 4 pm-12 amfor the vaccinated, but if you are a tourist, times are tough with daily PCR tests! We also learn about a party called Monday Muse at Bar Rouge, which done by Totally Events (a POC and Trans inclusive events production company :))