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The Things That Made Me Queer

The Things That Made Me Queer

By WOW Podcast Network

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
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The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint

The Things That Made Me QueerMar 17, 2023

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The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint

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.

Mar 17, 202301:49:40
The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas

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!

Mar 09, 202301:25:31
Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen

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.

Mar 02, 202301:21:09
Live with Tia Kofi!

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?

Feb 24, 202301:28:23
Visibility, Tailoring and the House of Lords with Baroness Ruth Hunt

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.

Feb 16, 202301:21:06
Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby

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.

Feb 09, 202301:35:33
Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon

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.

Feb 02, 202301:14:24
Beyond Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza

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.

Jan 26, 202301:01:08
The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell

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.

Jan 19, 202301:29:27
Villainy and Vanity with Natalie Wynn aka Contrapoints

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.

Jan 12, 202301:12:15
Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider

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.

Aug 16, 202101:16:15
Colorful Childhoods and the Power of Clubbing with TeTe Bang

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!

Aug 09, 202101:18:39
Sissies and Satin Capes with Fenton Bailey

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.

Aug 02, 202101:11:02
Eyeliner and Anglophilia with Sam Sparro

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.

Jul 26, 202101:00:32
Riot Grrrl and Phone Calls From Madonna with Mykki Blanco

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.

Jul 19, 202101:12:18
Lesbian Kindlings and Karaoke with Cameron Esposito

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.

Jul 12, 202101:03:39
Power Lesbians and Abstract Cinema with Jake Shears

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.

Jul 05, 202150:01
Spice Up Your Life with Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin)

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.

Jun 28, 202101:16:11
Drag Icons and David Bowie's Crotch with BenDeLaCreme

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!

Jun 22, 202101:15:43
Sexual Awakenings with Shea Couleé

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.

Feb 23, 202150:28
Camp and Sleaze with Peaches Christ

Camp and Sleaze with Peaches Christ

Crystal is joined by drag legend Peaches Christ as they discuss small-town America, camp icons, meeting your heroes, and moving to the big city.

Feb 16, 202146:19
Lesbian Haircuts and Limp Wrists with JD Samson

Lesbian Haircuts and Limp Wrists with JD Samson

Crystal is joined by musician JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) to discuss butch visibility, lesbian haircuts, making music in lockdown, public access television, and first kisses.

Feb 09, 202149:22
Latex Catsuits and Queer Visibility with Juno Dawson

Latex Catsuits and Queer Visibility with Juno Dawson

Crystal is joined by renowned author, Juno Dawson! The two of them touch on many topics, including staying creative during lockdown, the benefits of finding kindred spirits early in life, and Michelle Pfeiffer. And of course, Juno shares the things that made her queer!

Feb 02, 202101:00:00
Representation and Pride with MNEK

Representation and Pride with MNEK

Crystal is joined by jack of all musical talent and Break Up (Bye Bye) producer, MNEK! The two of them cover it all, from black representation in the media, to growing up gay in the big city, to navigating queerness as a public figure in the music industry. And of course, he shares the things that make him queer!

Jan 26, 202101:02:32
Fashion Escapism and Emancipation with Detox

Fashion Escapism and Emancipation with Detox

Have you had it? OFFICIALLY??? Crystal checks in with Season 5 icon Detox. Once Crystal is finished fangirling, the two chat about working during a pandemic, getting canceled, and of course, the things that made them the queer icons we know and love today.

Jan 19, 202101:03:34
The Things That Made Me Queer

The Things That Made Me Queer

Join your favorite hairy UK queen, Crystal, as she delves into the queer experience. Every week, special guests like Shea Coulée, Peaches Christ, and many more spill the tea on their own defining real life moments and pop culture references that shaped their queerness and helped them grow into the fabulous artists we love today! 

Jan 12, 202101:52