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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 8: Grand Finale. Rob and Eustace dig into the Grand Finale to glory in the UK’s first Drag Superstar Queen, and pull out all the hidden moments of such an important episode. Who was your narrator for the series? Who brought it to the runway? And was that Battle Royale really so great? All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 7. Our tellies were afire with lies, accusations and political puppetry…and that’s just from Baga! Rob and Eustace break down the family-makeover episode, starting with Mama Ru-herself. Who’s going to win the first UK crown? Listen to find out. All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 6. Rob and Eustace break down the strategies and conflicts of this emotion-filled episode, starting with Cheryl Hole meeting Cheryl Cole. Why was Michelle so exasperated? And in Div v. Viv, who’s side are you on? All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 5. The library is open for Rob and Eustace to read these girls to filth: Filth Harmony and Frock Destroyers, that is. And the results are mixed at best. What happened with Le Viv? Why didn’t Cheryl win? And what the f is up with these low-stakes competitions? Doesn’t the UK deserve better…don’t we all really? All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Edited by Factoid
A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 4. Rob and Eustace dig into the long-awaited first UK Snatch Game, and give lots of snaps for these talented Queens, almost across the board. But that runway? Uh….no. They do not like. Then the boys ask, “Is Blu the new Super Villain?” And Eustace soapboxes for more transparency in the Lip Sync results. All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Edited by Factoid
A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 3. Under a Blu Hydrangea cloud, Rob and Eustace break down the Arts ‘n Farts challenge and the strategies of the contestants. Is Vinegar Strokes gone too early, and will she be back soon? Where was Davina through most of this episode? Can Baga win this thing? And what of Cheryl, and her deep talent hole? All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Edited by Factoid
A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 2. Rob and Eustace dig deep into this dramatic RPDR UK episode to ask the hard questions: Is Cheryl in a hole? Is Sum Ting on a slow boat back to the top? And what are the OnlyFans accounts for the Brit Crew? All this and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Edited by Factoid
A review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 1, Episode 1. Rob and Eustace kick off DragCenter’s fourth season by relocating…to the UK. And with the kickoff of RPDR UK Series 1, they’re just in time to read these Brits for filth and tell you who’s serving Fish and Hips, and who’s just Bangers and Gash.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, Episode 14: Grand Finale. Happy Pride! In this episode, Rob and Eustace — with the help of Superfans Derry Queen, Paul Warren and the listeners — break down the Grand Finale with four unique points of view about the winner. Also discussed: Did Silky have a plan? Why didn’t A’Keria show up? Was Brooke Lynn robbed? And where were the stunts (hint: we miss them!)? No recaps, this is a deep dive. All this, and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Guests: Paul Warren, Derry Queen (follow @derryqueenhaha)
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, Episode 13: Reunion. Rob, Eustace and Guest Kyle Klatt have a few too many, then turn on the mics to discuss the episode: #branjie, the general “meh” of Season 11, and who can win the Crown. They go deep into Ariel’s dirty wig-grotto to discuss what needs to be the end of #wiggate.. Later, they dig deep into Ra’Jah’s rudemption. All this, and so much more.
If WIGS could fly…
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Guest: Kyle Klatt
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, Episode 12: Queens Everywhere. With just family in the studio, Eustace and Rob dig into this episode of Drag Race to determine the real reason for saving Vanessa Vanjie, who is Contender and who is Pretender (Extreme Edition), what they could tell their past selves to make things better, and whether or not the Pride of Season 11 — Nina West — could have made it through this episode anyway. All this, and so much more.
Read the Camp article talked about in the show here.
7 year old Eustace
5 year old Rob
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
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A review of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, Episode 11: Bring Back My Queens. Shaken, but not deterred, Rob and Eustace differ right from the start on the outcome of this earth-quaking episode. And things get heated. Hot Seat Guest, Dino Pruccoli joins, only to add to the disagreement. Dino argues that Nina wasn’t great, Silky was terrible, and they should have both gone home. Dino also calls out Rob on his gates! Finally…! All this, and so much more.
Hosts: Eustace Allen and Rob Milne
Hot Seat Guest: Dino Pruccoli
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Hot Seat Guest: Dino Pruccoli
That thirteenth episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, the "Reunited" episode, dang that was rough. We had stories of redemption and retribution, success and demise, "who was right/who was wrong?", but in the end we had a vote...an informal poll that has lead to ruin for at least one Queen. And it doesn't sit right. Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent does not include Informal Elections.
On RPDR Allstars3, all the eliminated queens so far have been painted as bitches that shouldn't have come back. But is that the whole story, or is just a story?
Last week, we got schooled.
We've been calling them Death Drops, Vanessa Hudgens called it a Shablam, apparently some folks call it a 5000, and others a Dip. You know the move I mean: that heart-stopping, ever-impressive, not-everyone-can-do-this-actually move that sets the Queens ahead of the Princesses and can make a boy in a dress seem like a contender. And in last week's podcast (Death Drops and Face Plants with Michal Czopczyc), we even started a RPDR A3 seasonal tally (4, if you're keeping track: Aja - 2, Kennedy and Shangela have 1 each).
But then last Thursday, Mikelle Street published some T in Hornet: this dance move has history, and it has a name, and Mikelle says it should be called a Dip. In the article, he goes on to tell us the origin of the name, its tie to the ballroom scene, and the importance of using correct terms especially when the straight world is watching and learning.
Aja performs the move in question
At DragCenter, it’s a priority for us to have open and candid discussions about all topics, especially those around drag and its various influences and aesthetics. Drag Queens have long been the keepers of our shared LGBT history, albeit not exclusively. Where I come from -- St. Louis, MO -- I remember standing in awe while Drag Queen (with a capital Q) Michelle McCausland told her herstory of repeated run-ins with the STL Police Departments when they harassed her for being in drag, how that story and others like it helped to galvanize the fledgling STL LGBT community, much like with Stonewall. In the end, she fought the law, and won in court! Michelle’s story and so many like it continue to have impact on our community. Those stories matter and we can (and should) respect and honor the individuals involved who paved the way by simply remembering our shared past.
Michelle McCausland and Tumara Mahorning perform in St. Louis, MO - circa 1986.
So herstory is important, and frankly when someone says something like, "Look, x has a backstory and we call it this name because of that significant history"...well, you should just pay attention. Mikelle did that last week in the Hornet article.
So back to Mikelle, and the Dip/Death Drop/Shablam issue: the herstory of this amazing move is important! Where I come from, we like to call the move a Death Drop, it seems like others do too, so we will continue to call it Death Drop here at DragCenter. But at the same time, we want to tip a hat and add our thanks to those that created this amazing move that has brought so much awe and joy to so many of us for so long! And special thanks to Mikelle, and Michelle, and the ever so many others, for helping us learn our own herstory so that we understand who we are and how we got here.
Former RPDR Contestant, Courtney Act, wins UK's Celebrity Big Brother and a straight boy, using only her charm, wit, a huge fanbase, and the body-ody-ody we've grown to know and love!
Were those nipple covers on DeLa's back during the burlesque, or did she just do her enemies a favor and paint on some bullseyes?
With only a few hours left, discussions abound on RPDR A3's Mystery #10 Contestant, and BeBe Zahara Benet is on everyone's lips. Mmmmm lips.
But is it fair to force those that were robbed to compete against a previous winner. Well, RuPaul's no pillar of justice and she just might do this to us all.
You've seen it by now, I'm certain: Milk's entrance into RPDR Allstars3 and she says, "I just farted."
Hilarious. But did she just fart? Really?
Don't read it, but according to this article it's lactose intolerence that probably caused her flatulence. And that's bad news, because this Milk is so...SO good! Old news this, but just look at the article on NewNowNext to see a good list of Milk-cellence. And since 2016, she's only gotten stronger with her brand and references. See this gallery we created with a mix of posts by- and about-Milk, or check out Milk's insta for yourself.
I can't wait for the episodes to start.
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