Yo Aunteas are joined by a true icon! Peppermint (Drag Race S9, Broadway, Survival of the Thickest, Traitors) stops by the Minoritea Report!

Peppermint opens up about her decade-in-the-making documentary, A Deeper Love, and shares the reality of navigating fame while Black and Trans in America. She spills new revelations on her Drag Race experience—including a terrifying moment where production accidentally left her stranded at a hotel without her phone or ID.

They also discuss:

The Power of Nubia: Creating space for Black Drag excellence .

Transcendence: Her new tea line supporting trans equity .

Janet Jackson: Why she is the ultimate stan (and her top 3 tracks!) .

Drag Vultron: In the Curiositea segment.

Whether you're a Drag Race superfan or here for the activism, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to fight for a seat at the table when you can build your own!!

So, get you some Transcendence Tea Ready for this episode!

 

Tea Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia for Classic Cartoons

01:32 Peppermint is Here!

05:16 Thanksgiving Traditions

11:15 Peppermint's Tea Line: Transcendence

14:15 Discussion on the Documentary and Emotional Impact

15:35 A Deeper Love Documentary

18:01 Documentary Insights and Vulnerability

25:27 Navigating Challenges in the Trans Community

30:37 Drag Race

47:10 The Importance of Sisterhood

52:11 Navigating Fame and Success

57:03 Courage in Identity

01:03:58 Representation Beyond Drag Race

01:11:10 Future Aspirations and Career Reflections

01:15:50 Curiositea: Peppermint Edition

01:27:06 Janet Jackson's Impact and Performances

01:30:13 Top Janet Songs and Personal Favorites

01:34:29 Drag Vultron