Craig & Friends
287 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsIn-depth interviews with pop-culture legends, Movie Clubs and more with Craig MacNeil
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208: Reunited In L.A. (With Ada Zanditon)
April 07, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAda joins me to talk being apart, taking Peter on his first flight, the ASD spectrum, Autism Awareness, ADHD, our upcoming trip to Florida and more 🥳🌈
207: Uni & The Urchins
March 29, 2023 19:22 - 2 hours - 136 MBCharlotte Kemp-Muhl & Jack James of Uni & The Urchins join me to talk Ken Russell, buying high and selling low. filmmaking, rock opera futures, problematic favorites, perfectionism, Shakespeare obsessions, David Cronenberg, following your vision - and executing it - with limited resources, keeping complete creative control, working with AI and other burgeoning technologies, being an artist in modern-day New York City, possible playtimes, and much much more 💫 For More Uni: UNI and The Urchin...
206: Wonderful Terrible Music (A Collection)
March 25, 2023 00:56 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBA collection of some magical musical moments from the history of the show, including previously Patreon-Only segments. In this collection, enjoy Ada & I discussing the grossest song to ever hit No.1 on the Billboard Charts, Chrissy Chlapecka being exposed to The Beach Boys' nightmarish "Hey Little Tomboy", the segment from Episode 2 in which we all discovered the theme to "Bi & Beyond 3", and a selection of moments from "Dong Johnson" - a Patreon-Only episode in which I inflicted the joy of ...
205: Zee Machine (Part 2)
March 17, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn Part 2 of our conversation we talk life as an independent queer artist, pay-to-play, guitar shredder culture, the honorable business practices of Meatball & Precinct, short term losses leading to long term gains, Zee’s songwriting process, Ray Charles’ thoughts on Elvis Presley, our shared love of The Who, contextual cultural comprehension, the benefits - and struggles - of staying clean & sober, collaboration complications, hamster wheeling, TikTok, The Decline Of Western Civilization Pa...
204: Zee Machine (Part 1)
March 10, 2023 13:48 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBSinger/songwriter Zee Machine joins me to talk recovery, making music, coming back from a debilitating cross-addiction, preferring Precinct, the slippery slope of party’n’play, Adam4Adam, dating habits, validation addiction, living in San Francisco, growing up in Tai Pei, Boston’s Ramrod, Berklee College Of Music, and more. More Zee Machine: https://www.instagram.com/zeemachine https://twitter.com/ZeeMachineMusic Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://ww...
203: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion MOVIE CLUB With Bright Light Bright Light!
March 03, 2023 09:54 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBRod Thomas (BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT) - the world’s leading Romy & Michele fan - joined me to talk Lisa Kudrow, post-its, Mira Sorvino, Alan Cumming, the film’s onstage origin as LADIES ROOM, writer Robin Schiff, soundtrack licensing, the stage musical adaptation, the misbegotten prequel, Janeane Garofalo, The Groundlings, and answer listener questions. Previously a Patreon-Only episode 💫 For more Rod: https://www.brightlightx2.com Check the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower pric...
202: Pia Zadora!
February 10, 2023 20:08 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBPia Zadora welcomed me to her gorgeous Las Vegas home to discuss her legendary life and career. We talk THE LONELY LADY, having your own plane (with your name on the side), the Golden Globes scandal, her marriage to Meshulam Riklis, working with John Waters on HAIRSPRAY, dealing with depression, psychoanalysis, Celebrity Wife Swap, VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS, Pia’s Place & Piatinis, perseverance, touring with Frank Sinatra, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, dealing with haters, Jermaine Jackson, working with...
201: Alan McGee
January 20, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe legendary Alan McGee joins me to talk cresting Creation records, managing the Happy Mondays, the drawbacks of drugs, Primal Scream & his friendship with Bobby Gillespie, getting sober, discovering Oasis, slipping back into bad habits, selling Creation to Sony, beating benzos, walking & weight loss, My Bloody Valentine, positivity, Slowdive, the magic of Mike Chapman, and a deep dive on David Bowie. Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at h...
200: CASINO (With Willam!) - A Movie Club Classic
January 13, 2023 09:49 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBWillam joins Craig to discuss CASINO, the Martin Scorsese classic starring Sharon Stone, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and James Woods. We talk of our shared obsession with the film, Don Rickles, the staggering wardrobes, SHOWGIRLS & Joe Ezsterhas, the majesty of Sharon Stone, Willam’s hooking days & identification with Ginger, audio of the real life Ginger & Ace, Willam’s up close and personal brushes with the mob in Philly, listener comments & queries and MORE! Previously Patreon Only, this wa...
199: Polyamory, Therapy & Swinger Vans (with Kate Loree!)
January 05, 2023 09:57 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBKate Loree joins me via satellite to talk Kate’s terrific book OPEN DEEPLY, polyamory, swinger culture, psychotherapy, the Feeld app, maintaining and expressing gratitude, mindfulness, positive-affect tolerance, Kate’s personal discovery of non-monogamy, subconscious sabotage, the deleterious effect of dominator culture, ingrained premises and pressures, self-observation and much more. Kate’s book Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships Home | KATE LOR...
198: Christeene! (Encore)
December 28, 2022 07:53 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBCraig welcomes the fabulous and fragrant Christeene to talk releasing the balloons, Tickles Pickles, celebrating the butthole, crowdfunding, Vaginal Davis, resourcefulness, the buffet of life, the art of infiltration, classical harp inspiration, Vogue Fabrics, the sweet sounds of “Tequila Sunrise”, Roger Clinton at Farm Aid, Lucha VaVoom, guest list grievances, “3-2-1 Contact”, revisiting “The Road To Freedom”, chicken observation, “Murder She Wrote”, tattoos, trusting your gut, the films o...
197: Bishi!
December 13, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThe brilliant producer, songwriter, singer and fashion icon Bishi joins me to talk women of color in the music industry, British biscuits, parental comprehension gaps, difficult personalities, Joan Armatrading, Mike & Maddy, Howard Stern, generational biases, Tricky, music biz chicanery, Duran Duran, TIkTok, the NME, Minty, the significant shadow of structural racism, Ken Russell, fame trauma variations and much much more! More Bishi! https://www.bishi.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/bishi...
196: Virgin X!
December 02, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 109 MBVirgin X joined me to talk being a child actor in LA, drama school drama, forced adaptability to the hetero paradigm, supposed experts, status update psychosis, the glory of Gen-Z, parking lot performances, working through gender comprehension, toxic traits, parsing protective from destructive patterns, keeping a relationship solid and much much more! Get your tickets now for Naughty Or Nice, Virgin’s holiday show at The Glory https://tinyurl.com/3m4npeep Virgin X https://www.instagram.co...
195: Hedwig & The Angry Inch Movie Club (Part 2) - Stephen Trask 💋
November 25, 2022 08:39 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBI’m joined by the fabulous Stephen Trask to talk co-creating the Hedwig character, his compositional process, why Hedwig means so much to so many, the way “Midnight Radio” lights up our life, the long road to getting the film made, working with John Cameron Mitchell, a bad time with Danny DeVito, why the "Clueless" musical is in limbo, his involvement with the "Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion" musical, "This Ain't No Disco", showing Hedwig at Sundance, the many many unreleased songs t...
194: Listener Questions With John Grant!
November 14, 2022 08:01 - 2 hours - 149 MBI joined John Grant at his Iceland home in 2019 to answer Listener Questions & talk vowel movements, Over The Top, BRUT cologne, Looker, spiritual gas, mayonnaise mysteries, Shock Treatment, how to stay in the creative zone, Danish delight, the scores of Howard Shore, walking in the village, chapeau shopping, liquorice culture, Tommy, cinnamon salesmen, I’ll Do Anything, appreciating appreciation, Simon & Carbuncle and much much more. Previously only available to Patreon subscribers! Suppor...
193: Hedwig & The Angry Inch Movie Club (Part 1): Divina De Campo 💋
October 26, 2022 08:26 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe enchanting and endlessly talented Divina De Campo joined me for a chat about everything Hedwig this Spring in Manchester, during Divina's triumphant run in the first UK stage production of Hedwig & The Angry Inch in 20 years. This is Part 1 of the Craig & Friends Hedwig Movie Club, watch this space for upcoming episodes with Stephen Trask, Frank DeMarco, John Cameron Mitchell, Mike Potter and more. Congratulations Divina on being awarded Best Performance In A Musical at the UK Theatre A...
192: Jean Beauvoir!
October 21, 2022 06:38 - 1 hour - 55 MBLegendary groundbreaker Jean Beauvoir joined me via satellite to talk the power of performing, the approachable magic of songwriting, self-belief, collaboration, determination, the psychology of record production, Benny & Bjorn, writing with Paul Stanley, producing the Ramones, thirsty girls, European appreciation, business acumen in the artistic world, leaving home at 15, wild nights at the China Club, the perspective afforded by travel, Polar Studios and so much more Get into Jean’s book...
191: Freida Slaves!
October 13, 2022 13:31 - 1 hour - 66 MBThe fabulous Freida Slaves joins me to talk cruise ship dancing, diving into drag, pursuing your passions, owning who you are, the power of a name, favorite films, dating do’s and dont’s, living in London and much much more Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo...
190: BODY DOUBLE Movie Club (With Katya!) (2018)
October 08, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBTo celebrate Movie Clubs becoming a part of the regular Craig & Friends feed - and that I'm finally getting to see one of my favorite films tonight at Midnight at The New Beverly - here is a Saturday Matinee Surprise from the early days of the podcast. This is the first Movie Club episode, and one of my favorites. As per usual, expect a deep dive into all aspects of the plot, the subtext, the themes, duality, voyeurism, sound design, the controversy surrounding the film upon original releas...
189: Trauma, Boundaries & Healing with Amy Fiedler 💫
October 04, 2022 11:29 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBTrauma support specialist & holistic life coach Amy Fiedler joins me to talk healing from trauma, self-soothing, coping mechanisms, relationship patterns, identifying triggers, keeping accountable, compassion for yourself, the misery of people-pleasing, her fab podcast "Connect The Dots, B*tch", preventing reactivity, setting & upholding boundaries, self-trust, family dynamics, self-sabotage, self-esteem, gangster films, "Blue City", and the magic of The Brat Pack canon. Support this show b...
188: We're Having A Baby! (WIth Ada Zanditon) (Full Video)
October 02, 2022 01:24 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThat’s right, Ada & I are having a child! We talk being queer poly neurodiverse people, our romance, considering parenthood and more 💋 Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends and see the affordably repriced & improved benefit tiers to pick which option works best for you. Enjoy early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, queer poly lifestyle chat, parenting discussions, special episodes on our impending journey, Zoom ...
188: We’re Having a BABY! (With Ada Zanditon)
September 26, 2022 13:19 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThat’s right, Ada & I are having a child! We talk being queer poly neurodiverse people, our romance, considering parenthood and more 💋 Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends and see the affordably repriced & improved benefit tiers to pick which option works best for you. Enjoy early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, queer poly lifestyle chat, parenting discussions, special episodes on our impending journey, Zoom ...
187: CANT STOP THE MUSIC Movie Club - With Gaby Dunn!
September 22, 2022 18:10 - 2 hours - 106 MBGaby Dunn joins me for a deep deep dive into the madness of 1980’s CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC, the highly fictionalized - and thoroughly ridiculous - story of the Village People. Co-starring Steve Guttenberg, Caitlyn Jenner & Valerie Perrine, this legendary flop helped close the coffin on the mainstream disco explosion of the late 70s and set the stage for the highly bizarre New Romantic makeover of the band in 1981. We get into the madness of the making of the film, the “gems” lurking in the lat...
186: Judy! (Part 2)
August 12, 2022 12:22 - 1 hour - 107 MBJudy and I continue our delightful afternoon and talk Gloss, extra arms, Stanley Kubrick, The Andy Warhol Diaries, John Holmes & The Wonderland Murders, sexuality categorization, corporate musicals, situational anxiety, being a scientist, performance choices, family dynamics, undiagnosed mental illness, Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Magnolia, A Woman Under The Influence, and much more Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends You’ll get ad-free &...
185: Jack Hues (Wang Chung)!
August 04, 2022 19:08 - 1 hour - 66 MBThe lead singer and co-architect of the wonderful Wang Chung joined me in London to discuss William Friedkin, the push-pull of art v. commerce, “Dance Hall Days”, creating the score to “To Live And Die In L.A.” before seeing a frame of the film, working with John Kalodner, Geffen Records, band dynamics, his solo works, Bob Dylan, the value of being challenged by art, “Primitif”, the spectrum of perfectionism, producing other artists, fiddling with Fairlights, collaborating with Tony Banks, b...
184: Carole Pope (Encore)
July 27, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBTo celebrate Queer pioneer and Canadian legend Carole Pope's stint as guest judge on Canada's Drag Race, enjoy this encore presentation of the 2018 episode where Carole joined Katya & Craig to talk crimes of passion, teaching Divine to sing, recording with Tim Curry, working with William Friedkin on the CRUISING soundtrack, Bob Ezrin, ALANON, “Music For Lesbians”, Canadian Content, the boorish behaviour of Bernie Taupin, SCTV, sushi'n'blow, touring with Bowie, living with Dusty Springfield, ...
164: Carole Pope (Encore)
July 27, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB164: Carole Pope! (Encore) To celebrate Queer pioneer and Canadian legend Carole Pope's stint as guest judge on Canada's Drag Race, enjoy this encore presentation of the 2018 episode where Carole joined Katya & Craig to talk crimes of passion, teaching Divine to sing, recording with Tim Curry, working with William Friedkin on the CRUISING soundtrack, Bob Ezrin, ALANON, “Music For Lesbians”, Canadian Content, the boorish behaviour of Bernie Taupin, SCTV, sushi'n'blow, touring with Bowie, liv...
183: Lanah P!
July 05, 2022 11:56 - 3 hours - 170 MBTrans non-binary pioneer Lanah P. joins me to talk abortion rights, The Comic Strip, growing up in Grimsby, starring in “Eat The Rich”, letting Lemmy have it, bringing Bowie down to Taboo, “Pistol In My Pocket”, Shirley Bassey, meeting Margaret Thatcher, the vicissitudes of the showbizniss, “Lanah Be Lit And Be Learning”, musical theater, getting hormones in the early 80s, working men’s clubs of the 70s, Mark E. Smith, Leigh Bowery, self-work, Jayne County, compassion, and much much more. L...
182: Judy! (Part 1)
June 09, 2022 09:58 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe drag starlet on the rise known as JUDY joined me for a delightful afternoon to talk the magic of anxiety, first time in drags, being bi-polar, Kim Petras, Rubber Child, our inner liberal middle-aged moms, Sugar Tank, getting used to crowds again, The New Beverly, Hollywood folklore, Xanax VS. Klonopin, Shelley Duvall, Maggie May Fish, Arkansas and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 💋 Get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends You’ll get ad-free & early v...
181: Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson!
May 30, 2022 08:09 - 2 hours - 204 MBMy dear friends Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join me to dive deep into Mike's life and career of writing and producing decades of hits like Ballroom Blitz, Hey Mickey, Simply The Best, Kiss You All Over and countless others. We talk Michael Des Barres, producing Agnetha from ABBA's first solo album, Suzi Quatro, pairing Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, the trouble with Sharon Osbourne, working with mentor Micky Most, Dreamland Records, The Knack, telling the truth, producing Blondie, mentoring ot...
180: Drop Dead Gorgeous With Trixie Mattel! A Movie Club Special 💥
May 13, 2022 11:46 - 2 hours - 144 MBTrixie Mattel joins me to examine every nook and cranny of Drop Dead Gorgeous, answer a thick stack of listener questions, and chat about everything else under the sun. Taped in 2019 and previously available only to Patreon listeners, so head on over to Patreon.com/CraigAndFriends now so you don't have to wait 3 years to hear something like this 💋 Congratulations Ms. Martell on Trixie Motel, starting in June on Discovery+ Book your rooms now before they're sold out through 2036. Get lots ...
179: Creme Fatale & Mr. Creme (Part 2)!
May 04, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWe talk relationships, moving, getting married at the Madonna Inn, and more! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content 💋 Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://tinyurl.com/mv9y4mcw For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https...
178: Macy Rodman!
April 29, 2022 15:06 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThe enchanting and hilarious Macy Rodman joined me during a break from her whirlwind West Coast takeover to talk Videodrome, serious beige, Cocaine & Rhinestones, Klunk E Punn, first time in drags, Brooklyn, gender identity, making music, making sandwiches, the porn store post office, Sock Hop secrets, Bradford Nordeen, pernicious mediocrity, methy memories, living in Alaska, Bath Salts, body dysmorphia, Dolly Parton rumors, Laura Parnes, favorite designers, Secret Project Robot, working wit...
177: Creme Fatale & Mr. Fatale! (Part 1)
April 19, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 139 MBCreme Fatale & Mr Fatale join me for a delightful and insightful chat about cartoon creations, where the Fatale romance began, noisy neighbors, doing drag in San Francisco, student loan suffering, death metal favorites, the many flavors and stereotypes of ADHD, Black Sabbath, the fantasy football of online drag critics, monoculture miseries, electric violin, finding therapeutic clues thru memes, working with Sasha Velour, dodgy endorsements and so much more 💋 Head on over to https://www.pa...
177: Creme Fatale & Mr. Creme! (Part 1)
April 19, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 139 MBCreme Fatale & Mr. Creme join me for a delightful and insightful chat about cartoon creations, where the Fatale romance began, noisy neighbors, doing drag in San Francisco, student loan suffering, death metal favorites, the many flavors and stereotypes of ADHD, Black Sabbath, the fantasy football of online drag critics, monoculture miseries, electric violin, finding therapeutic clues thru memes, working with Sasha Velour, dodgy endorsements and so much more 💋 Head on over to https://www.pa...
176: James Mac & Alice Coppen!
April 07, 2022 11:56 - 3 hours - 196 MBMakeup wizard James Mac & his enchanting BFF Alice Coppen (both genuine Irish persons) join me for a wild and lengthy chat about Glow Up Season 2, being besties, Tourette's syndrome, trusting yourself, getting smashed, coming out when they already know, makeup magic, growing up gay in rural Ireland, what the crack is really all about, The Sopranos, what's truly gas, travel injuries, dating hijnix, our night's plans and much much more Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends ...
175: Denali!
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBChicago’s ice queen of Season 13 joins me to warm hearts and talk conversion counseling, first gay date, Mr. Tobacco, growing up in Alaska, love triangles, “The Exorcist”, coming out in Utah, Forced Aerobics, the universe hiding treasure in troubles, falling in love, Cirque De Soleil, body dysmorphia, Berlin nightclub, “The Cutting Edge”, San Antonio situations, "American Anthem", cruising on the cruise ships and much much more! Further Denali: DenaliQueen Head on over to https://www.patr...
174: Joseph Harwood!
March 25, 2022 11:55 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBTrans pioneer and makeup wizardess Jo Harwod joins me to talk political hobgoblins, destructive distractions, contextual blindness, connecting online, collaboration power, breaking ground on YouTube, Neil Young, outrage addiction, the beauty industry, David Bowie, sloppy journalism and much more! For more JoJo https://instagram.com/josephharwood?utm_medium=copy_link Joseph Harwood Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclu...
173: John Grant Returns!
March 12, 2022 16:51 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe brilliant & beautiful John Grant joins me to talk yardbird curry, Cuddle Dungeon, Squirt, Truvada loans, double features, “Wild At Heart”, hefty selections, the magic of Mort Garson, Siskel & Ebert, RomperRoom, John’s fabulous “Boy From Michigan” album, touring again, mandatory quizzes, Susan Sohmerz, root-beer floats, Barry DeMuir, Randy’s Donuts and much much more! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content,...
172: BATMAN RETURNS Movie Club With Joe Black!
March 05, 2022 13:22 - 1 hour - 86 MBJoe Black and I get deep into every queer’s favorite BATMAN film and talk Michelle Pfeiffer’s whip-work, Danny Devito’s heartthrob turn, Danny Elfman’s magical score, McDonalds screwing up a 3rd Burton Batman, review some fabulous and terrible period interviews with the cast as well as Sean Young's shocking 1992 Joan Rivers show appearance and so much more. Originally available to Patreon subscribers only, so head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get h...
171: Stella Marbles! (Part 2)
February 25, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBStella and I continue our chat and talk the keys to creative directing, f#%king sh%t up, separating ego from process, credit vs creation, polyamory, casual dating, taking yourself off the market, travel sex, Borderline Personality Disorder, quad vaxxing in the jet-set, nightlife, and MORE! Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes...
170: Stella Marbles! (Part 1)
February 10, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 84 MBThe enchanting Stella Marbles joins me to talk Cecil B Demented, exquisiteness, London’s queer scene, Cookie Jar, mask designing, House Of Gucci, art crimes, polyamorous possibilities, celebrity culture, internecine squabbling, Dave Chappelle, comparative suffering, hypnotherapy, event production, good problems and more! This is part one of a two part chat, next chapter arrives next week 💋 For More Stella: Home - Stella Marbles https://instagram.com/stellamarbles Follow the show on Insta...
169: Bright Light Bright Light!
February 03, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThe always delightful Rod Thomas returns to talk staying sane, DJ stuffs, cinema trips, Neil Young, Spotify & Joe Rogan, horror-rock films, Toni Basil, political frustrations, compassion deficits, "Magnolia", slippery slopers, self-gaslighting, keeping cheerful and more! For all things Bright Light Bright Light: https://www.brightlightx2.com Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! Y...
168: Movie Club: OUTRAGEOUS! (With Deven Green & Brian Bradley)
January 19, 2022 14:29 - 2 hours - 144 MBDeven Green & Brian Bradley join me for a deep dive on “Outrageous!”, an essential entry in queer cinema history. Starring pioneering drag legend Craig Russell as hairdresser-turned-performer Robin and Hollis McLaren as his schizophrenic and supportive best friend Liza, “Outrageous!” is a touching and funny story of self-acceptance, mental illness, and making life the way you want it. Watch the film here: https://youtu.be/hdzUUT4-sxA Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by ...
167: Darian Darling!
January 12, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe fabulous Darian Darling joins me to talk glaMOUR, her brilliant makeup and styling for the likes of Jake Wesley Rogers, Semi Precious Weapons & the Lady Gaga, working with Trixie Mattel, NYC nightlife & NDAs, Jobriath, being queen of the brunch-time world, hot-tub terrors, Miss Guy, “Crocodile Dundee”, creative directing, “STAR 80”, Jem & The Holograms, Lady Stardust, Anne Carlisle & “Liquid Sky”, the best high-school in America, “Veronica Mars”, Amanda LePore, Loni Anderson and MORE! S...
166: Poppers! (With “Deep Sniff” author Adam Zmith)
January 05, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 42 MB“Deep Sniff” author Adam Zmith joins me to talk poppers, raids on the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, poppers trainer videos, late-stage sexuality acceptance and the corresponding impact on quality of life, poppers blindness, 70’s clone culture, gay bars, amyl, butyl, and more. After my talk with Adam, enjoy an excerpt of my Patreon only chat with Stephen Trask. Taken from the multi-episode deluxe edition of my “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” Movie Club, we get into the fraught period before the creation o...
165: Divina De Campo!
December 24, 2021 19:29 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThe delightful Divina De Campo joins me to talk first time in drags, how lovely almost all of her fellow Drag Race UK cast mates were, Frock Destroyers, dancing in Wales, loving and living with Paul, Tatianna the Terrifying, John Cage, discovering pop at 14, the mystery of the whistle tone, Divine, opera, and more! We taped this in January 2021, and I was delighted to rediscover it. Jumbo extended version of this episode featuring Listener Questions and more aww available now on Patreon Ge...
164: Joshua David McKenney & Eric Motika!
December 08, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThe team behind the Pidgin Doll join me to talk the creation of Pidgin, growing up gay in a conservative Christian household, first time at the gay bars, being romantic and business partners, “Cabaret”, home-schooling, Hell Houses, smuggling dolls across the border, Deven Green and more! For more https://www.instagram.com/jdavidmckenney https://www.tiktok.com/@pidgindoll https://www.pidgindoll.com Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/C...
163: Caleb!
December 01, 2021 13:52 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBHouse Of Avalon’s video wizard Caleb joins me to talk classic Nintendo, aesthetic approach, “Labyrinth”, dating habits, learning as you go, Lady Gaga, school drinking, Memphis larceny, the joys of nicotine, hypno-porn, Sugar Tank, “Titanic” and more! Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and...
162: ChunkysDead (Melissa Ong) & Chrissy Chlapecka!
November 26, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBMelissa Ong & Chrissy Chlapecka joined me to talk candyflipping, boofing, TikTok, fisting questions, fried chicken addiction, constipation confusion, masturbation intervention, burger-based religious coercion, Instagram, literature aversion, Denny’s fights, keyboard jockeys, power kinks, social media sinkholes and so much more. More Melissa: https://melissa-ong.com More Chrissy: https://www.instagram.com/chrissychlapecka Craig & Friends IG: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Su...