This week on the podcast we have two drag king icons Chase Lounge and Mister IHardlyknowher for a discussion about gender fuckery and fighting for space within the LA drag scene. Chase Lounge opens up about his journey after one year of being on testosterone and two years of running an all sapphic and trans drag show called the Pink Pony Club, one of the most consistent spaces for drag king performers in LA. We discuss the origin of Chase and Mister’s friendship and how they both operate as anti-capitalists within a capitalist system while learning how to define their worth as an artist. I ask Mister about their podcast 5 O’clock shadow where they similarly platform members of the community and explore conversations around sexuality and gender identity. I ask them about their experiences with gender dysphoria and how they’re able to navigate within an otherwise binary world. Chase elaborates on self-identifying as “trans masc” and how that feels more comfortable than simply a nonbinary identity. Both Chase and Mister share what they love about performing as fabulous men onstage, elaborating on the healing power of finding the comedy and joy in masculinity.
Then we get into the It Girls of the Week:
(Spoilers ahead!)
· Ariana Grande stepping back from the spotlight over scrutiny over her physical appearance in the newly released “Petal” music video which prompted widespread concern for the singer’s health
· Avril Lavigne stealing Simone Biles’ sunglasses at Taylor Swift’s wedding who’s side are you on? How did they get invited? And is the real Avril Lavigne still alive?
Niche Girls:
· @TopFreakDaddy a Berlin based musician and very hot trans man who is so beautiful that he’s dominating our timelines
· Nneka Ogwumike a player on the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks who is often referred to as Madame president for turning the franchise into what it is today.
· Mary Beth Barone and her new Netflix special being pushed to our own little cool kid group.
It Girls Who Got Away:
· The 11 Like Count on Instagram and how social media conglomerates are trying to capitalize on our gluttonous need for more public validation
· Prunes the natural fruit that helps your body’s digestive system
· Courtney Love the rebellious girl with the most cake that we need back on the airwaves.
Summer It Girl Nominations
We announce the nominees for the summer it girl categories. Voting is open from today 8/5- Saturday 8/8 at 11:59 PM.
https://forms.gle/KMZoVWMkRL4UJ5ev8
· Song of the Summer
· Brand of the Summer
· It Girl of the Summer
· NDA (Niche Drag Artist of the Summer)
It’s an episode full of masculine madness that will have you screaming for more, more, more, more, MORE!