Alright Mary: All Things RuPaul's Drag Race
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsAlright Mary is two parts Drag Race viewing party, one part queer studies lecture and a healthy dose of obscure pop culture references, all wrapped in a nuanced layer of dad jokes and pun-offs served weekly with a side of piping-hot tea.
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Episode 448: Drag Race S16 Ep 15 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown - Reunited
April 14, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 132 MBInstead of hashing out old fights while perched on stadium arranged bar stools on either side of the stage, the queens of Season 16 are reuniting to face off in a lip sync bracket for $50,000 and, in Megami’s case, a total rudemption arc. It’s a brand new stage (from Secret Celebrity Drag Race?), a playlist of top tier lip sync songs, Bruno just happy to be there, some girl in the audience high off her heels, and an opportunity for the top three to sit back and be judgey gays in the workroom...
Episode 447: Drag Race S16 Ep 14 - Booked & Blessed
April 07, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 121 MBThe workroom becomes a writers retreat this week as the top four put pen to paper, photo to book cover and personality to podcast for a memoir-able final lap before the finale. Oh and there’s some casual waterboarding during the mini challenge, but at least it comes with a trip to Puerto Vallarta! Nymphia discusses the challenges of meeting Western beauty standards with Matt Rogers, Sapphira slues her way to the top, Q takes a bite out of soup, Plane finally descends to the bottom 2 and RuPa...
Episode 446: Drag Race S16 Ep 13 - Drag Race Vegas LIVE! Makeovers
March 31, 2024 21:39 - 1 hour - 122 MBWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t really ever stay in Vegas anymore these days, which is all to say that this week we finally get the makeover challenge! Five backup dancers from Drag Race Vegas LIVE (!) are perfectly paired with our five remaining showgirls--but oh also, we didn't get nearly enough Showgirls references this episode, I know that much. We have a lot to say about Monopoly, GUESS WHO, the blushing police, Ru’s roots in San Diego, that Plane and Lazy workroom connection, the audacit...
Episode 445: Drag Race S16 Ep 12 - Bathroom Hunties
March 24, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 121 MBThere’s no room to rest this week as the top six put their backs into custom bathrooms with thrones fit for a strange German couple played Carson and Michelle. Plane writes all of her worries down on a piece of paper and tears it up, and that is the vulnerability the judges are looking for. Q continues to rue the decisions Ru makes, Morphine loves shit talking, Dawn and Nymphia circle the drain as challenge partners and Sapphira is officially Number 1 in the race by the time she’s scooting d...
Episode 444: Drag Race S16 Ep 11 - Corporate Queens
March 17, 2024 19:24 - 1 hour - 124 MBIt’s a mandatory meeting this week as the queens give HR presentations to a live studio audience! (Really.) Joel Kim Booster is on hand to give the girls a boost but no one quite understands the assignment, including us. Sapphira stumbles and shines but we’ll probably remember Mhi’ya the most, and we’d like to know more about that midday after party. The Miami girls get a little Florida in the lip sync, and we finally say goodbye to the Unsinkable Miss LaPaige. Want even more Alright Mary?...
Episode 443: Drag Race S16 Ep 10 - Werq The World
March 13, 2024 02:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBPardon our delay this week and slight audio snafu starting about 17 minutes in, but if you take anything away from this episode, it’s that Mhi’ya chooses Equal, Ethan Embry was not in the movie Frailty, neither of us get SpongeBob references, clapping along requires a lot of group trust, we have very subjective reactions to Leland on the keys and The Traitors really changes your view of how reality show competitions should be played. Also no one goes home and we have questions about the runw...
Episode 441: Drag Race S16 Ep 9 - See You Next Wednesday
March 03, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 116 MBIf the definition of goth is black and white, then this week was a goth-inspired design challenge. And the third this season! Most of the episode is waiting to see if Q, Nymphia or Dawn are going to win, while Sapphira makes two looks, Plasma goes in three different directions and Mhi'ya is acting like she got Sapphira's immunity potion. The biggest goop of the episode is the table flipping lip sync that proves that track record doesn’t always matter and it’s totally okay to take off your wi...
Episode 442: Drag Race S16 Ep 9 - See You Next Wednesday
March 03, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 116 MBIf the definition of goth is black and white, then this week was a goth-inspired design challenge. And the third this season! Most of the episode is waiting to see if Q, Nymphia or Dawn are going to win, while Sapphira makes two looks, Plasma goes in three different directions and Mhi'ya is acting like she got Sapphira's immunity potion. The biggest goop of the episode is the table flipping lip sync that proves that track record doesn’t always matter and it’s totally okay to take off your wi...
Episode 441: Drag Race S16 Ep 8 - Snatch Game
February 25, 2024 23:04 - 1 hour - 128 MBSnatch Game may be more a well-worn tradition than the event of the season these days, but sure enough here it is! (And while Megami left the competition last week, when a window closes the door of a car opens on this podcast.) Chad stops by to Cher, Plane takes a non-stop flight to the top by way of Serbia, Sapphira nearly has it in the brand new bag, Q gives us an amusing Amelia and honestly, Nymphia’s Jane Goodall was a barrel of weird and wonderful monkeys. Mrs. Bacon shows up on the jud...
Episode 440: Drag Race S16 Ep 7 - The Sound of Rusic
February 18, 2024 21:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe Rusical is quickly becoming the event of each season over Snatch Game. Much like last year’s Wigloose, The Sound of Rusic is a slickly produced and catchy mini musical the queens need to lip sync and dance along to, in roles so perfectly cast you’d think they were pre-chosen. Plasma, who so far has given zero indication that she loves musical theatre, is given the lion’s share of a role, but Sapphira, Q and even Plane Jane make the most of the rest, while Morphine goes a little numb, Mhi...
Episode 439: Drag Race S16 Ep 6 - Welcome to the Dollhouse
February 11, 2024 21:06 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe queens are getting all dolled up this week for what is mostly another design challenge but also sort of a branding challenge, and also they have to make doll clothes. Jane decides to fly towards a warmer destination, Sapphira takes a big gulp of self-doubt and Ru practically runs the wheels off Miss Karr by pitting her against the fun, shy and outgoing flipper with a zipper in a Janet lip sync. Also, Q finally secures that W, but at least Dawn’s doll will sell well in 20 years. Want ev...
Episode 438: Drag Race S16 Ep 5 - Girl Groups
February 04, 2024 22:40 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week Ru peddles her book in the mini challenge and her new album in the maxi challenge as the TWELVE remaining queens on Week 5 write verses, learn choreography and fight in half-drag. Amanda gets one strand of hair in her face and lays a curious egg on the runway, the underdogs split $5,000 four ways and Q finally gets a break from being in the top so much. The Meating of the season is unfortunately booted from the conference room early but will no doubt be a mandatory All Star. Want...
Episode 437: Drag Race S16 Ep 4 - RDR Live!
January 28, 2024 21:35 - 1 hour - 143 MBBack by alleged popular demand, its RDR Live! But more importantly, we figure out how to pronounce “SHEIN” and imagine Mirage as the host of a Nickelodeon show. We also validate Geneva’s PLU code memorization skills and recognize the ways in which we too can be a little Plasma about the ladies we love. There’s also plenty of Buffy talk inspired by the Best Supporting Slayer as guest judge. Also, we didn’t know the that Cher was the voice of the revolution, but we love how precious Ru is abou...
Episode 436: Drag Race S16 Ep 3 - The Mother of All Balls
January 21, 2024 21:54 - 1 hour - 143 MBThe queens are mothering on the runway for this momtastic ball dedicated to some of our finest cultural matriarchs, like Octomom and Salma Hayek. We have our own picks for moms missed this week, but you should also know we kind of loved Hershii’s Aunt Altima two-stepping around in that wig. We can agree that Nymphia Wind is blowing the rest of the girls away, we have much to say about the Eeyore of Drag and we’re thrilled to see Isaac Mizrahi dandying out on the judges panel, to say nothing ...
Episode 435: Dragula S5 - The Grand Finale
January 19, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt’s the final four floor show of the season and we’ve got a noodle wig, a self-gagging worm, sexy soap scum, raw fish, a rose reveal, and one very precarious situation with a clothing rack. Plus: the Boulets at their bat handiest, that MUSIC, and a bloody crowning we maybe saw coming in week one. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to "Nuance," the Alright Mary aftershow, plus our Canada's Drag Race Season 4 coverage, movie reviews and past...
Episode 434: Drag Race S16 Ep 2 - Queen Choice Awards
January 14, 2024 22:27 - 1 hour - 141 MBThe B Team of Season 16 arrives this week and let’s just say it looks like we’re in for a bumpy flight. Plane Jane soars in to a room full of indoor kids and takes hold of the narrative and the ire of social media. Meanwhile Plasma could be flirting with the curse of the BFA, Nymphia is the definition of bananas, and we have much to debate about Megami’s moment. We also discuss the statistics of past split premieres, the parents of Drag Race, Hershi’s Bermuda shorts, Becky with the guest spo...
Episode 433.5: NUANCE - The Mary Mailbag is Open!
January 07, 2024 23:11 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe’re kicking off this season of Nuance, the Alright Mary aftershow, with the grand opening of the Mary Mailbag! We answer your questions about burnout, viewing parties, bingeworthy and cringeworthy seasons and our favorite Alanis, plus movie recommendations and more! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get a bonus Nuance episode every week, plus our Canada's Drag Race Season 4 coverage, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down U...
Episode 433: Drag Race S16 Ep 1 - Rate-A-Queen
January 07, 2024 21:48 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe flagship series is back for a sixteenth spin! And while a split premiere and a talent show aren’t exactly reinventing the wheel, some fresh faces and old school twists keep it interesting. To say nothing of Charlize Theron practically wearing a nametag, Love Connie playing neighborhood watch, RuPaul doing intercom acting, a perfectly placed Derrick Barry and the budget for a Beyoncé lip sync. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our Ca...
Episode 432: The Best of Drag Race in 2023
December 29, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThere was much to queen out about in the world of Drag Race this year, and more than we could possibly cover. This week we’re looking back at the queens, quotes, moments, meltdowns and memes we loved from 2023, including highlights from Season 15, DRUK S5, All Stars 8 and Canada’s Drag Race S4 (and briefly, Dragula) as well as social media. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our Canada's Drag Race Season 4 coverage, plus movie reviews and...
Episode 431: Dragula S5 Ep 8 - "Humungous Horrors"
December 22, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBFor a semifinal challenge with Humungous in the title, we thought this week’s floorshow might have been…bigger. But perhaps that’s been a running theme all season. Orkgotik continues to turn trash into treasure, Throb gives horny gremlin, Nio has a bellybutton, Blackberri floats like a butterfly but doesn’t quite sting like a bee and Fantasia’s bug with boobs gets exterminated. To be honest we’re ready for a two break breakula from the season before they reunite to hash it out all out at nex...
Episode 430: Dragula S5 Ep 7 - "Ultraviolet Umbras"
December 15, 2023 21:46 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBIt’s time to bring out the black lights because this week’s theme is something like 80’s funhouse neon darkroom nightmare demon—oh and also make it two in one looks. Throb is back to playing Boulet’s Best Friend Race with Nio, and Orkgotik is worried they’re kissing. Meanwhile, Blackberri glows like an Egyptian, Cynthia goes full club kid and Fantasia barely wriggles out of the bottom. Nio strong arms her way to another win and we say goodbye to the much beloved narrator of the season in an ...
Episode 429: Dragula S5 Ep 6 - "It Came from Beyond"
December 08, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 101 MBSet your sonic transducers to stunning because we’re headed to the intergalactic backpages for some casual connections that are out of this world. And a little muppety, if that’s your thing. This week’s sex workers in space floor show was a mixed bag when it came to interpreting the prompt, but it’s JayKay who is most feeling the gravity of the situation as Throb vows to send them to Uranus because Jarvis lost a lip sync a couple weeks ago. We manage to also use up some oxygen on male orgasm...
Episode 428: Dragula S5 Ep 5 - "Gods of Death (Part 2)"
December 01, 2023 23:55 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBIt’s the battle of the bands this week! While Chaotik is horns above Devil’s 4 Play when it comes to banding together, Blackberri drums up some deserved praise for making the most of being, daresay, a background singer. “Gods of Death” sends us down a late 90s/early 2000s rock rabbit hole, but we also talk about organic peanut butter and class trips for a little bit, so there’s something for everyone. Cynthia goes full Baddie Mom, Throb wears sunglasses inside, JayKay has Disney voice, Fanta...
Episode 427.5: Canada's Drag Race S4 E2 - QV-She *PREVIEW*
November 26, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBWe’re not quite buying what they’re selling for this week’s QVShe home shopping challenge. From fancy flats to party ponchos, the queens hawk crap on live TV, try to make “Daddeldoo” happen and in some cases completely fall apart under the pressure to sell bras with pockets. The runway is a rocky road of precious stones, but guest judge Rajah O’Hara is a welcomed addition, as is the Golden Beaver twist. Kitten not only wins this week, but may work at Home Depot, and we say see see ya later t...
Episode 427: Dragula S5 Ep 4 - "Gods of Death (Part 1)"
November 24, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBt’s time to separate the beasts from the babies, the monsters of rock group challenge is (almost) here! This week’s opening act is a full metal floorshow followed by an on the spot extermination via a lip sync for your death. Fantasia takes center stage, Orkgotik is the baddest bitch of the night and Niohuru continues to chop through the competition. JayKay’s rollercoaster of a journey this season takes another hard left, but it’s the Hammer that gets nailed this week. We also discuss Anna’s...
Episode 426: Canada's Drag Race S4 Ep1 - "Premiere Ball"
November 19, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 125 MBEleven new queens of the north have entered, subsequently exited, then re-entered en masse through that maple leaf shaped door for a new season of Canada’s Drag Race! In what is essentially one big Meet the Queens, we get a showgirls mini-challenge, workroom banter, a social justice alcove, a visit from Tegan and Sara in their best raincoats and a first impressions runway for the true north trio of Brooke, Brad and Tracy. We’re already having a great Girlfriend Experience, but we loved when ...
Episode 425: Dragula S5 Ep 3 - "Ghosts of the Gatehouse"
November 18, 2023 00:10 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe’re checking into the spookiest Marriott you’ve ever seen for this week’s haunted hotel floorshow! Throb takes it to the penthouse suite, but is bested by JayKay’s sentient bar cart. Nio nearly says “I do” to a second win, despite some cold feet in the Lab, Anna misses her shot but hits our bullseyes, Fantasia and Jarvis get notes and Satanna briefly quits before three of them lay on some cots while rats give them tickles. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary ...
Episode 424: Dragula S5 Ep 2 - "Children of the Can"
November 10, 2023 23:11 - 1 hour - 5 MBThings get gross for this week’s filth-focused floor show. To the surprise of no one who watched the trailer, JayKay comes back just in time to chug sludge and win the opportunity to force Cynthia to do her makeup in a dirty Port-a-Potty. Speaking of which, we have a lot to say about Cynthia, from her bad mom vibes to her meth mom presentation. There’s something off about Onyx’s critiques, we kind of loved Anna’s bananas reveal and can agree that Throb was two scoops above the rest when it c...
Episode 423: Alright Scary - "The Good Son" (1993)
November 06, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe’re ending Alright Scary the way we started it, with another slick early 90s thriller delivering a TV movie story with a lobster dinner budget, a sweeping score by a legendary composer and a rising Hollywood star front and center of any promotional materials. 1993’s “The Good Son” is a chilly, unsettling turn in Macaulay Culkin’s career, but we’re more concerned with Wendy Crewson’s Susan, the Good Mom, caught between Henry the Bad Seed of coastal Maine and Mark who believes she’s the rein...
Episode 422: Dragula S5 Ep 1 - "Terror in the Woods"
November 05, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 5 MBSpooky season may be over but a new season of Dragula has just begun! The Boulets welcome an airport van full of new monsters over the river and through the woods to a snazzier, sleeker set with a lot more lights and a lot less spiders all over anyone's tits. We have some early favorites, from spooky kook Jarvis to cigarette mom Cynthia, a new rattle we’ll likely be repeating all season, a lot of trouble with the name Satanna and some very sharp words for a certain DVD cover. Want even more...
Episode 421: Alright Scary - "Scream 3" (2000)
October 29, 2023 21:04 - 1 hour - 5 MBIt’s an Alright Scary tradition to revisit the Scream franchise just in time for Halloween, and this year we’re Marying out on “Scream 3”! Despite a reputation for being a bit of a slump in the saga, we found a lot to appreciate—specifically Parker Posey. Neve’s back in her signature earth tones, Gail’s bangs have been slashed, Scott Foley inspires an important ranking of the Great Scotts of the era, and despite the lack of Kevin Williamson, the script has some surprisingly astute commentary...
Episode 420: Alright Scary - "Troll 2" (1990)
October 22, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 5 MBAlright Scary makes a pit stop in Nilbog for 1990's cult classic,"Troll 2"! This is of course not actually a sequel to "Troll" and doesn't even necessarily feature trolls, but it does have a hot dad, a veritable Mary Tyrone of a mother, MAGA Holly, a sweaty camper full of dudes, a corny witch with dry lips, the absolute worst minivan in the world, lots of daytime horror, so much green frosting, and some Grandpa ex machina in the form of a double decker bologna sandwich. Don't piss on hospita...
Episode 419.5: *PREVIEW* Drag Race UK S5 - Club Bangers
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 5 MBThis week, we're talkin' about the floor fillers challenge on Drag Race UK Season 5. We discuss why it was a blessing in disguise to have the queens self-select their groups, what we're still missing from these girl group challenges, and of course what we think Tomara Thomas loves. To find out the rest of our thoughts, consider becoming a patreon subscriber (a *matreon*). Info below! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our DRUK S5 coverag...
Episode 419: Alright Scary - Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Hush"
October 15, 2023 21:57 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe are finally navigating the Buffyverse for Alright Scary this week with the Season 4 episode “Hush”! It’s as much about fairy tale monsters stealing voices and hearts across Sunnydale as it is about Buffy confronting her intimacy issues, Willow navigating a sexual awakening, Anya learning the complexities of human relationships and how much of our civility is tied to our communication skills. But it’s also a genuinely scary episode and a great entry point if you want to dip your toes into ...
Episode 418.5: Drag Race UK S5 Ep 2 - Purr-fect Looks (PREVIEW)
October 08, 2023 22:11 - 21 minutes - 5 MBWe're covering Season 5 of Drag Race UK exclusively on Patreon! Here is a sneaky preview of our discussion of this week's pet shop couture design challenge. Join us on Patreon for the full episode! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our DRUK S5 coverage all season, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and more. Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and d...
Episode 418: Alright Scary - "Sleepaway Camp" (1983)
October 08, 2023 22:05 - 58 minutes - 5 MBAlright Scary continues with the controversial (summer) camp classic from the slasher boom of the 80’s, “Sleepaway Camp”! This video store staple is best remembered for a twist ending that hasn’t aged well, but there’s so much to say about Aunt Martha, Ricky, Best Supporting Queen Judy, the unabashed sleaze and overt homoeroticism, that distinct Jersey vibes, the unfathomable hotness of Gene, Susie Snell, and how else to interpret what this movie could (hypothetically) be saying about Angela...
Episode 417.5: Drag Race UK S5 Ep1 - Tickety-Boo
October 01, 2023 23:34 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe're covering Season 5 of Drag Race UK exclusively on Patreon! Here is a sneaky preview of what to expect as we get to know ten new queens off to the camptown races for badges, screentime, meme potential and maybe even a guest spot on a future season (hey Sminty!). We acknowledge the eleventh elephant in the room, despite some seriously slick work by the editors, swoon over Best Supporting Kristen and waste no time picking potential faves. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at...
Episode 417: Alright Scary - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
October 01, 2023 19:43 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis week we discuss 1992's camp horror classic Bram Stoker's Dracula starring Gary Oldman as the highest drag queen in Transylvania opposite the everlasting 'Nona Rider. We praise the performances of Sadie Frost as the vixen Lucy and comment on the 90's aesthetic of showing gratuitous breasts. We go off about the costuming and the "naive" in camera effects and fantasize about the possibilities in Dracula 2000. Enjoy and happy October! Hope it doesn't suck! >:-E Want even more Alright Mar...
Episode 416: Alright Scary - "Sleeping With the Enemy" (1991)
September 25, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe’re kicking off Alright Scary with the mild, uncomplicated thrills of 1991’s “Sleeping With the Enemy.” Julia Roberts goes on a journey of identities, hairstyles and cross-country bus travel to escape from her abusive husband Patrick Bergin and start new life in Iowa and perhaps also in the hirsute arms of Kevin Anderson’s Ben, who will not stop jump-scaring her. Jerry Goldsmith’s score classes up the joint, and we have much to say about baths, carnival scenes, Nancy Fish on the bus, the c...
Episode 415: Clueless (1995)
September 18, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour - 5 MBAlright Travis! This week something told us to not discount Miss Geist, and frankly, as if. We’re finally discussing Clueless! We have much to say about the queer and cringe of Christian, Dionne being the smartest person in the room, Best Supporting Brittany Murphy and the critical importance of Ambular, who would never wear something from Judy’s. The Cher and Josh love story may always feel like a bit of a Monet and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones may be a glaring reminder of the 90s ska craze,...
Episode 414: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
September 03, 2023 23:42 - 2 hours - 5 MBWe’re kicking off back to school season with the ultimate day off in Chicago. While this movie is technically about Ferris, it’s really about Cameron, and of course Jeannie. To say nothing of the perils of Ed and Grace! And then there’s Mr. Bueller’s outings in that red Audi, Katie Bueller’s fashion choices, Best Supporting Simone, that girl from “Legend”, the well-endowed garage attendant, a Comeback cameo, a one scene Sheen, Nurse Florence, a potential future telenovela star, a gay maitre’...
Episode 413: Dirty Dancing (1987)
August 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe’re headed to Kellerman’s for three magical weeks of summer lovin’ in the dreamy arms of a significantly older man. There’s gonna be class struggle, queer subtext, abortion, watermelons, THAT SOUNDTRACK, Jerry Orbach’s eventually donated eyes, the grandma from Gilmore Girls, kid sister Lisa, fertile college boys with toxic hotness, a resident cougar and klepto old lady (who we'd play) and of course, Best Supporting Penny stealing the entire movie before she retired and married Richard Marx...
Episode 412: Lip Syncs for Our Love
August 06, 2023 21:12 - 58 minutes - 5 MBThe time has come…*thunder sound effect*...for us to talk about lip syncs that we love! And while we couldn’t possibly discuss them all in one episode, we’ve each chosen five potentially under-celebrated or overlooked Drag Race lip syncs that we think deserve a moment of appreciation and perhaps even a rewatch. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our thoughts on the shows we're watching currently, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US...
Episode 411: Alright Barbie
July 30, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe rollerbladed to the theaters this weekend to see “Barbie” (and “Oppenheimer”!) and we have much to Mary out about. Naturally we have a lot of formative memories of Barbie as a coveted childhood toy and, of course, Ken’s mound, but we also queen out on Weird Barbie, America Ferrera, the Ann Roth moment and Margot Robbie’s fantastic in plastic performance. We’re of varying opinions on Ken, but we can agree that it’s good to see Rhea Perlman. We also find time to discuss Ben Shapiro’s bear f...
Episode 410: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 12 - Grand Finale
July 23, 2023 21:29 - 1 hour - 5 MBEnough clowning around, it’s time to crown a winner this week! Besides the requisite Tic Tac lunches and choreography rehearsal, we get to see the 9 semi-finalists sit around and win money out of a pink box, RuPaul putting her back brace into it and some pretty stellar finale looks across the board. (Except for some questionable wrinkles and that little wig!) Lala’s impeccable experience this season comes to a famous conclusion before Jimbo and Kandy funk it up for shits and giggles one last...
Episode 409: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 11 - The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza
July 16, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 5 MBWe may be a week away from what seems like an inevitable victory for this season’s frontrunner, but the real winner this season is Monica Beverly Hillz for not being a soaking clock. We spend like 20 minutes on her variety show performance alone and at least another 15 minutes on a tangent about Mom Rock and Teacher-as-Savior movies, but we also have much to say about how Jimbo would have won again this week, the power of the LaLa Ri Experience, Jaymes Mansfield finally having her moment and...
Episode 408: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 10 - The Letter "L"
July 09, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis season’s makeover challenge brings some much needed lesbians to the workroom and a much appreciated Priyanka at the 11th hour. Kandy bakes a perfect Kookie and gets the obviously inevitable honor of picking the very last lipstick. We cover just about everything this week, including the occasional mention of Johnny’s trip to Spain, but certainly stick around till the end for an impassioned look back at the cast of 2003’s “Mona Lisa Smile.” Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon ...
Episode 407: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 9 - Carson Kressley, This is Your Gay Life
July 02, 2023 15:47 - 1 hour - 5 MBThis week’s roast features a toast from a ghost that truly does the most. Alexis and Kandy continue to play chess with their lipstick alliance while Jessica skis right into the top three like it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s fucking back. We have a lot to say about your uncle’s girlfriend Katya, Jan in Untucked, the Roscoe’s viewing party, Abby Lee Miller going to Baskin Robbins and of course, Alexis Michelle. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to ou...
Episode 406: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 8 - You're a Winner Baby!
June 25, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe race to the finish line takes a dramatic turn at the tail end of this week’s design challenge. Jimbo’s facekini was one big red herring as Alexis made pinkie promises with LaLa Ri that ended up being middle fingers, Jessica continued to give a masterclass in staying under the radar, and all signs pointed to a much dreaded bottom two spot for Kandy Muse. When Nicky Doll’s boots aren’t quite made for assassinating, it looks like curtains for Kandy. Alas blood is thicker than Bubly sparklin...
Episode 405: Drag Race All Stars 8 Ep 7 - Forensic Queens
June 18, 2023 21:08 - 1 hour - 5 MBThe queens are making a scene this week, and we’re not even talking about the challenge itself. Emotions run high early in the day and Best Supporting Ru makes an emergency visit to the workroom to keep more queens from quitting the show through the power of proselytizing. The true crime improv challenge itself is a slickly produced step up, and while no one is dead on arrival, there were likely culprits for bottom two. The winner of this week’s runway pageant was, in the words of Alyssa Edw...