THiRSTY BOYS

From Fire Island to Loot, Joel Kim Booster is getting candid about Hollywood, gay culture, body image, and why he turned down The Traitors. 👀The comedian, actor, and writer joins THiRSTY BOYS to talk about his upcoming Just for Laughs show, working with Maya Rudolph on Loot, and the realities of being a gay Asian man in entertainment. Does representation come with an unfair responsibility to get everything right? And what happens when you’re on stage telling jokes and absolutely nobody laughs?We get into the pressure to look a certain way in gay culture, body dysmorphia, steroid culture in Los Angeles, and why your body can look completely different depending on your bank account. Joel also shares his thoughts on reality TV, why he said no to The Traitors, and why he doesn't want to be stuck playing with people who don't know the game.Plus, we talk relationships, non-monogamy, Fire Island, internet fame, viral moments, and whether social media is even real anymore. And, of course, things get a little unhinged along the way.Joel Kim Booster is saying the things people usually keep off the record.Stay THiRSTY! 🍸 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This queen has survived the Werk Room, our personal online feud, and now is trying to survive against 99 other people. From RuPauls’ Drag Race S14 and All Stars Season 10 and now a contestant on FOX’s 99 to Beat, please welcome our THiRST TRAP OF THE WEEK, the diabolical baddie - It’s Daya Betty! Daya Betty joins THiRSTY BOYS to talk about her time on the FOX competition series 99 to Beat, how she prepared to compete against 99 people, whether her Drag Race skills came in handy, and what it was really like stepping into a completely different kind of reality competition.Then we get into the drama. We revisit our online feud, my original “Daya Bully” comments, the DragCon runway controversy, and the aftermath that resulted in a cancellation. We hash it out and get into the bigger question: who actually gets to critique drag queens and reality TV?We discuss Daya's personal transformation and evolution throughout the years, her drag journey and what it was like competing with Ginger Minj on All Stars. And she answers the age old question - are people scared to be TV villains? Drama, 99 to Beat, Drag Race, and a little bit of accountability. 🍿Stay THiRSTY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bottom’s Up! This week’s THiRST TRAP is comedian and content creator Michael Henry!Michael joins me for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about gay culture, dating, comedy, and the internet. We get into the differences between Canadian and American gay culture, from Toronto vs. LA nightlife and gay gyms to why Michael says Canadians are nice enough to make him want to move to Canada.He also gets real about his journey from sketch comedy and stand-up to viral street interviews, how he plans his content, and the videos that blew up — including some of his most unhinged viral moments. We talk about his dream of becoming an actor, why making gay content can sometimes be a tough lane, and what it’s actually like building a career around being unapologetically gay online.And, of course, we get into his love life. Michael talks about being single, his dating history, what makes Virgo partners difficult, Grindr, relationships becoming more open or closed, and whether sex really can be completely emotionless.Plus: Soy Boys, gay gym culture, nude tanning, skincare and different types of toxes, foreskin talk, a very chaotic mock street interview.It’s funny, raunchy, very gay, and a perfect introduction to the man behind some of the internet’s funniest street interviews.Stay THiRSTY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From runner up and fan favourite to competing on the first season of Canada’s Drag Race All Stars, to freshly crowned as our newest champion, it’s Canada’s Ultimate All Star, please welcome our reigning queen, it’s time for her dynasty, our THiRST TRAP OF THE WEEK - it’s Aurora Matrix! Our reigning queen joins THiRSTY BOYS fresh off her historic victory to talk about what it actually feels like to reach the pinnacle of Drag Race, whether she’s satisfied with the crown, and what’s next now that she’s checked this goal off her list. And trust us… Aurora has BIG plans, including taking her drag to Asia.We get into the strategy behind Canada’s All Stars, including live voting, the “weakling” strategy, and whether losing huge competitors like Jackie Cox and Pythia early in the competition actually worked in Aurora’s favour. She also spills on Pythia’s fan-vote strategy, THAT diss track, and the fact that people are thirstier for those Twitter nud3s that we may have realized 👀But there’s plenty happening outside the Werk Room. Aurora opens up about her drag daughter, her plans for the Powderpuff Girls with fellow winner Van Goth and Perla, and her relationship with her actor boyfriend, Matthew Finlan, who she may or may not have been thinking about while filming Drag Race All Stars.We talk entertainment power couples, why they haven’t hard-launched yet, and whether we could ever see them working together on screen.Plus: Drag Race Vegas, Hong Kong drag, which queens she thinks deserve another shot, who from her cast could conquer another reality show, and whether she’d ever do more reality TV! From fan favourite to reigning champion, this is Aurora Matrix in her winner era. 👑STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 and straight into Canada’s Drag Race All Stars, Sami spills on what it was really like going back-to-back before her first season had even aired, whether competing so soon was an advantage, and how her competitive mindset completely changed the second time around.We get into the All Stars cast, Jackie Cox’s early exit, Pythia’s unexpected run, Makayla Couture’s legendary Untucked crashout, and what REALLY happens when the cameras keep rolling after the main episode ends. Plus, Sami gives us some behind-the-scenes tea on Priyanka and Jimbo, her favourite queens from the cast, and who she thinks is the trade.Sami also gets real about the unexpected secret behind her massive social media following. From accidentally going viral to becoming one of Canada’s most-followed queens, she explains why she never wanted to look like the “perfect” drag queen—and why being a little unhinged might actually be the secret sauce.And yes, we talk about the boy behind the queen 👀, her relationship, her iconic hair, her Bad Boy haircut, and the VERY important before-and-after transformation when Velma Jones gets her hands on it.Back-to-back Drag Race. All Stars tea. Social media chaos. Hair transformations. Boy talk. And, of course, a little bit of TRASH-CHIC.STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officially our most-returned guest ever?! She's back and more unfiltered than ever. She is the moment and she is our THiRST TRAP OF THE WEEK: It's Berlin aka The Girlfriend Experience! 💋From Canada's Drag Race All Stars tea to dating as a trans woman, Berlin returns for one of our most honest conversations yet. We dive into the world of TikTok Live: the reality of dealing with hateful comments, and whether some queens are actually making more money on Live than performing at the bars.Berlin also opens up about dating, navigating "chasers," why she believes in being upfront about being trans, and the questions she wishes people would stop asking. We talk about beauty standards, body image, her experience with Ozempic, and the unique challenges trans women face while dating.Of course, it wouldn't be THiRSTY BOYS without a little chaos. We discuss Canada's Drag Race All Stars, Jackie Cox, Raven, build the ultimate dream man and tackle some a though provoking AITA.You may have watched her before, but this episode lets you get to know Berlin on a whole new level.STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From stealing the show on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 to winning the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown, Juicy Love Dion joins THiRSTY BOYS for one of her most honest conversations yet.Juicy opens up about falling in love just before Drag Race, the pressure of competing as a member of the legendary House of Dion, and what it was really like carrying the expectations that came with following in Morphine Love Dion's footsteps. She reflects on sharing her addiction and recovery story on national television, reveals why RuPaul pushed her to open up even more than she may have intended, and explains why she barely recognizes the version of herself she watched back on screen.We also revisit her unforgettable lip syncs against Mia Starr and Athena Dion, debate who would actually win a Dion family Lalaparuza, talk Miss Fiercalicious, behind-the-scenes cast dynamics, and play some classic THiRSTY BOYS games, including Lip Sync Trivia, "Most Likely To," and plenty of Drag Race chaos.Funny, emotional, and refreshingly vulnerable, this episode shows why Juicy Love Dion became one of the breakout stars of Season 18. Whether you're a longtime Drag Race fan or just discovering the House of Dion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bottom’s Up! He’s an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and disability advocate. You may know him from his viral tiktoks or for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, I’m absolutely honored to introduce our THiRST TRAP OF THE WEEK: Spencer West!You've probably seen Spencer inspiring millions online with his viral clips but this episode is about getting to know the person behind the platform.We dive into dating with a disability, meeting his boyfriend on Grindr, writing the perfect dating bio, navigating fetishization, and the biggest misconceptions people have about disabled relationships. Spencer also opens up about "inspiration p*rn," the pressure of constantly being called inspirational, responding to viral comments, and why some of the internet's most common questions still surprise him.Beyond dating, we have an honest conversation about accessibility in LGBTQ+ spaces, from why so many gay bars still aren't accessible to what he'd love to see change in Toronto's Gay Village. Spencer also shares the philosophy behind his content, his new book, Breaking Free, Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself (Hay House, May 2026), his dreams beyond social media, and what success means to him today.Of course, it wouldn't be THiRSTY BOYS without a few games along the way. We tackle Drag Race, "Would You Rather," body image in the gay community, and finish with some surprisingly powerful reflections on the biggest lies we tell ourselves.Equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening, this is one of our most meaningful conversations yet and one you'll be thinking about long after it ends.STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Silky's Special... and this time, we're really getting to know Silky Nutmeg Ganache.After spilling the tea on All Stars 11, Silky returns for Part 2, and this time the conversation turns to dating, relationships, and everything in between. From her ideal man and where she's had the most success finding dates to whether she'd rather send the wrong name or the wrong nude, Silky is as hilarious as she is honest. She even shares the precautions she takes before hooking up, why she'd rather meet someone who doesn't know her from TV, and what a date with her is really like.We also dive into her pageant days, why Drag Race never actually influenced her drag, her audition journey, and the thoughtful gestures that helped shape the queen she is today. Plus, we put Silky through another round of chaotic THiRSTY BOYS games, including our Drag Race-style bracket to determine the hottest men of the 2026 World Cup.If you've only ever known Silky as the larger-than-life performer, this episode shows the funny, flirty, surprisingly soft, and grounded person behind the drag.STAY THiRSTY 💦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's back, back, back on our screens and is breaking her podcast hiatus to join us on THiRSTY BOYS for one of her most candid interviews yet.! From RuPaul's Drag Race, Canada's Drag Race vs. the World, Secret Celebrity Drag Race, ETC ETC, and now All Stars 11, the one and only Reverend Dr. Silky Nutmeg Ganache!Silky opens up about why she usually avoids Drag Race podcasts, why All Stars 11 has been tough to watch back and film, the promo look that got stuck in the snowstorm and how the new tournament format completely changed her strategy. She reflects on choosing to step back and let other queens shine, the pressure of fan expectations, and why she's actually grateful she didn't win her original season.Away from the Werk Room, we get into dating, why she'd rather be with someone who doesn't know who she is, the realities of dating as a public figure and a capricorn, and the biggest misconceptions people have about her. Plus, she shares what it was like returning to Canada, her favourite Canadian queens, working with Brooke Lynn Hytes, and why Canada vs. the World became such a turning point in her career.Funny, brutally honest, and full of unforgettable one-liners - this is Silky Nutmeg Ganache we're talking about here! Enjoy Part 1 of this the Ganache experience!STAY THiRSTY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.