Season Finale: “He’s Playing the Long Game”

Joe and Nathan close out the 2025 season of The Rumor Mill with a chaotic blend of heartfelt listener love, Eurotrip plans, and Blackstone-fueled madness.

Nathan’s packing his bags (and possibly his Grindr grid) for Europe, while Joe swears he’s “totally straight now” and absolutely not talking about Jeremy or Carlo—except, of course, he is. From ghosted text threads to imaginary girlfriends, Joe gives a full report on his German heartbreak saga as Nathan tries (and fails) to keep the show on track.

The duo takes listener voicemails covering everything from Drag Race Season 2 nostalgia to Real Housewives rankings, with shoutouts to Travon, Kevin, Katie, and the beloved “Elder Gay from Kentucky.” Joe even summons the long-dormant Mites for an update that veers into horror-movie territory before unveiling the return of the one and only Mr. Blackstone, who tears into a new listener’s fashion sense with trademark venom (and suspiciously German admiration).

Between fake news of Jane Goodall’s demise, spontaneous voicemails, and a failed live call to Evan, the episode spirals in the best possible Rumor Mill way—equal parts chaos, camp, and catharsis.

Before signing off, Joe and Nathan reflect on their chemistry, their listeners, and their growing legend as the internet’s favorite duo to dish about everything except actual drag rumors.

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  Joe’s “I’m straight now” era—complete with girlfriend Aiden and denial.

  
  


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  Nathan’s European adventures (and the hunt for Eurocock).

  
  


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  Listener voicemails from Trevon, Kevin, Katie, and Sean.

  
  


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  The return of the Mites (with unexpected tragedy).

  
  


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  Mr. Blackstone reviews listener Brendan’s looks—and maybe civilization itself.

  
  


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  Fake news of Jane Goodall’s “death” and Joe’s wild theory about podcast espionage.

  
  


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  Talk of the Rulaska Thoughts future and potential format changes.

  
  


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  A sweet farewell from Nathan before his trip—and a teaser that Rumor Mill will return.

  
  

“I only express my emotions on shows. I never say how I really feel… which is probably why everyone’s mad at me.”

Got thoughts, theories, or voicemails for next season? Leave a SpeakPipe or DM @joebetance.

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