Whimsically Volatile

Trixie 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

We 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

The 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 with Shamir, Madonna lunchboxes, Amanda LePore, Debbie Harry and so much more

Creme 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

Makeup 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 to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & uncut versions of these episodes, special bonus episodes, Movie Clubs and more!

Chicago’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.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & uncut versions of these episodes, special bonus episodes, Movie Clubs and more!

Trans 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 exclusive content

The 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, including more John Grant chats

Joe 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 hours and hours of exclusive content

Stella 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, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Donate to Amnesty International for Ukraine Relief https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/100216/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=MRPaidSearchFR2022&supporter.appealCode=W22XXADEVR0P&en_og_source=W22XXADEVR0P&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmeKQBhDvARIsAHJ7mF4Yr9fhvB3h62JyrTCa_vNjLUbCquBQuVAGjhyvh0EKlPGOwRAzBLgaAqDyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

The 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

The 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! You’ll get  ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Clubs and MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Deven 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 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 MORE! Deven Green: https://www.devengreen.com Deven & Handsome Ned's game show VERSUS is on Revry: https://www.revry.tv/originals/versus Brian Bradley’s definitive Craig Russell biography https://www.amazon.com/Outrageous-Misfits-Lives-Craig-Russell/dp/145974697X Brian Bradley: https://twitter.com/brianjbradley Rubber Child

The 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! 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 MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

“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 of “Midnight Radio”, theater crime, and more. Find Adam’s book “Deep Sniff” at all respectable booksellers, or find it on Amazon Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures: Zmith, Adam: 9781913462420: Amazon.com: Books 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 MORE! For more Adam: https://twitter.com/Ada

The 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 Get that and 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 and extended versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

The 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/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 MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

House 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 MORE! Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/calebf Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co

Melissa 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 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 MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52

Director & stylist John Mark joins me to talk the new season of “The Browns”, choreography, tornado fever, working with Tammie Brown, being a young male model overseas, Lizzo, teaching high-school, Jar-Jar Binks, Christian techno, Carrie Fisher, "All That Jazz" and more. Check out “The Browns” on OutTV & Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-browns/umc.cmc.4bogdjbmaagbx4d7fk8etl5at 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 and get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club episodes and MORE! Rubber Child’s Transition Assistance GoFundMe https://gofund.me/c2b3cd52 For ways to help fight the fascists and support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co