AS9EP07 - Meeting in the Ladies Room

In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics, including RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 9, the dining halls at Stanford, gay icons, and the portrayal of masculinity in media. They also touch on language usage and mathematical models in reality TV competitions. In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics related to drag culture and queer cinema. They touch on the recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, the emotional constitution of Latinos, and their thoughts on classic campy films. They also mention their opinions on certain drag queens and their performances. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Drag Race Mexico Season 2. Links for The Tea Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Joe and Taylor discuss the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They talk about their plans for Pride, the announcement of The Tea podcast going public, and Joe's new TikTok series. They then dive into the episode, discussing the lip sync, the drama between Roxxxy and Angeria, and the surprise elimination of Gottmik. They also touch on the lackluster challenges and the overall quality of the season. In this part of the conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss the emotional nature of Latinas and how it relates to the show. They also analyze the mini challenge and maxi challenge of the episode. They talk about the assignments the queens received and their performances during filming. They also discuss the importance of watching iconic LGBTQ+ movies and the behavior of certain queens during confessionals. In this conversation, Taylor and Joe discuss the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They talk about the queens' performances in the Maxi Challenge, the runway looks, and the lip sync battle. They also touch on the references to classic movies in the episode. The hosts share their thoughts on the queens' performances and provide their final thoughts on the episode. Links for The Tea Apple Podcasts Spotify Public RSS Feed Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics, including Universal Studios' gay night, their experiences at theme parks, the preference for quiet among rich people, and the controversy surrounding Gottmik's stolen jokes. They also touch on the humor and performances in the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. The conversation is filled with banter, personal anecdotes, and humorous observations. In this part of the conversation, Robert and Joe discuss their thoughts on the Emmy Awards and the concept of being an EGOT winner. They also talk about their preferences in terms of attractiveness and their views on movie stars. The conversation veers off into various tangents, including their opinions on Tom Cruise and their experiences with dating and attraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Recap Show, Joe and Taylor discuss the National Drag Convention Roast challenge. They review the lineup and discuss the strategy behind it. They also analyze the workshop run and the girls' preparations for the roast. The episode includes a voting PSA and a mini challenge where the queens participate in a straw poll. The conversation covers the queens' performances, the jokes they wrote, and their delivery. Overall, the episode showcases the queens' comedic skills and their ability to handle a roast. In this episode, Taylor and Joe discuss the roast challenge and runway looks of the All Stars. They comment on the pre-written jokes and the varying delivery of the queens. They also address the controversy surrounding Gottmik using jokes from comedian Nikki Glaser. The episode ends with Angeria winning the lip sync and choosing Roxxxy Andrews to get the snip. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics including making friends as adults, socializing at the Magic Castle, social media addiction, and their dreams for future podcast episodes. They also share their thoughts on the Yvie Oddly interview and the latest episode of Drag Race All Stars. The conversation is filled with humor, banter, and playful teasing. In this conversation, Robert and Joe discuss various topics, including their thoughts on Florida, Miami, and the recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. They share their opinions on the challenges, the contestants, and the judges' critiques. The conversation also veers into discussions about other celebrities and their perceptions of gay culture. Overall, they express their enjoyment of the episode and their anticipation for future episodes. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Joe and Taylor recap RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9 Episode 5. They discuss the lip sync battle, the snipping of a queen, and the drama surrounding alliances. They also cover the mini challenge with the Teletubbies and the main challenge of creating real estate commercials. Later in the conversation, Taylor and Joe focus on the green screen filming and the drama in the workroom.They touch on the accents used in the challenge and the drama between Roxxxy and Vanjie. Taylor provides insight into the accents in Florida and the regional differences within the state. Later, Joe and Taylor discuss the runway looks and the real estate videos from the episode. They share their thoughts on the standout looks and critique the performances. They also discuss the judges' feedback and the lip sync battle. The conversation ends with a discussion about RuPaul's wig and the misuse of the word 'magnanimous'. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Betance shares his thoughts on the latest episode of All Stars Season 9. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the RuPaul's Drag Race Recap Show, Joe and Nathan discuss the Smokin' Hot Firefighter Makeovers from All-Star Season 9 Episode 4. They cover topics such as alliances, cliques, badge distribution, and the makeover challenge. The conversation also delves into the physical attractiveness of the firemen, the dynamics of the pairs, and the overall impact of the challenge. The episode concludes with table visits from RuPaul and personal revelations from the makeover men. The conversation covers various aspects of the drag race episode, including the workroom interactions, makeover challenge, runway looks, and the lip sync battle. The hosts discuss the contestants' performances, critique the judging decisions, and share their thoughts on the overall episode. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Joe, Adam, and Yvie Oddly discuss various topics related to RuPaul's Drag Race and Yvie's experiences on the show. They touch on the dynamics between contestants, the behind-the-scenes manipulation by producers, and the challenges of keeping secrets during the filming process. Yvie also talks about her mindset during All Stars 7 and the surprises she encountered. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the reality of reality TV and the personal journey of a drag queen on the show. Later in the conversation, Yvie Oddly discusses the heavy producer manipulation on RuPaul's Drag Race and how it affected her experience. She talks about feeling manipulated and how her story was stripped away on All-Stars 7. Yvie also opens up about living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how it has affected her drag career. She expresses her frustration with being defined by her illness and the desire for people to appreciate her art beyond Drag Race. Yvie shares her thoughts on fame, the challenges of overnight success, and the importance of being seen as a multidimensional artist. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this part of the conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss the upcoming episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 9. They mention the interviews they have done with past contestants and tease an upcoming interview with Yvie Oddly. They also discuss the lip sync between Nina West and Gottmik, with Taylor expressing disappointment in Nina's performance. They talk about the lack of stakes in the competition and how it affects the queens' decisions. They also mention the similarity between Nina and Shannel's Snatch Game Liberace characterization. They discuss the table visits with RuPaul and the lack of drama surrounding Nina and Shannel's decision to both do Liberace. Taylor expresses annoyance with queens choosing obscure characters for Snatch Game. Joe questions why RuPaul seems to favor certain queens, such as Jorgeous. In this part of the conversation, Taylor and Joe discuss the Snatch Game performances and share their thoughts on each contestant. They talk about how some queens, like Vanjie and Jorgeous, played themselves rather than embodying their chosen characters. They also discuss the missed opportunities and lack of originality in some of the performances. They highlight the unintentional brilliance of Jorgeous'' portrayal of John Leguizamo and the campiness of Nina's Liberace. Overall, they feel that some queens failed to fully commit to their characters and missed the mark in terms of humor and originality. In this conversation, Joe and Taylor discuss their thoughts on the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9. They share their opinions on the queens' performances, the judging, and the overall quality of the episode. They also discuss the dynamics between the queens and the potential alliances forming. The conversation ends with a critique of the guest judge from the Pallete Fund and a reminder to listeners about the Patreon supporters. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dragracerecap YouTube: youtube.com/dragracerecap Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Substack: joebetance.substack.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy. a try at betterhelp.com/DRAGRACE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices