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In this conversation, Joe Betance and Robert Mata discuss the lip sync performances on Drag Race Season 16. They share their thoughts on the contestants and their predictions for the final four. They also discuss the dynamics of the competition and the strategies employed by the queens. Later, Joe and Nathan review their predictions from the Meet the Queens episode, express their preferences for the winner and discuss the importance of vulnerability and storytelling in the competition. 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 Vand get on your way to being your best self. 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 penultimate episode of Season 16. They start by talking about their conversation on Just Between Us Girls and promote their Patreon. They review the reunion episode, the lip syncs, and the song choices. They discuss the strategy behind the lip sync pairings and share their thoughts on each performance. They also talk about the new stage and the death drop in Lip Sync 3. In this episode, Joe and Nathan review the lip sync battles of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16. They discuss the performances, song choices, and the queens' ability to connect with the songs. They also delve into the complexities of song licensing and the challenges faced by the show in securing the rights to popular songs. The hosts analyze each lip sync and share their thoughts on the winners and losers. They highlight the standout moments and discuss the strategies employed by the queens. Overall, they provide an entertaining and insightful recap of the episode. 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 wayto being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Joe Betance discusses various topics including the challenges of recording a podcast episode, the boredom of the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, the dynamics of the top three queens, the potential reasons for Q's elimination, the impact of social media on content creators, and personal experiences with panic attacks and UTIs. 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 conversation, the hosts discuss the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race and share their thoughts on the challenges and the queens' performances. They also engage in playful banter and discuss random topics. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the cover shoot and interviews from the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. They share their thoughts on the queens' performances and critique the judges' comments. They also touch on the interview with guest judge Matt Rogers and discuss his interviewing style. The hosts then discuss the elimination day and the final runway looks. They share their opinions on the queens' outfits and the judges' critiques. The episode ends with a discussion about Ronan Farrow and his connection to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen. They also mention Q's mirror message and the overall drama of the episode. 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

Joe Betance and Robert Mata discuss the season finale of Drag Race UK vs the World Season 2. After the break, they host a round table discussion of fans vying for a spot to be an Afterthought Media Panelist. 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 episode, Joe and Nathan discuss their experiences with live shows and the lack of attendance. They also talk about Australian stereotypes and the movie Crocodile Dundee. The main focus of the episode is the recap of Drag Race Vegas Live Makeovers, including the lip sync battle and the elimination of a queen. They also discuss the post-elimination reactions and plug their Patreon. The episode concludes with conversations in the workroom, including a discussion about Drag Race Monopoly and the dancer walk-off. The conversation covers topics such as straight men in drag, table visits, tucking class, main stage choreography, elimination day, runway looks, and the winner and bottom two. 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 conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics, including Q, car shopping, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the pit crew member's bulge, and their opinions on RuPaul's Drag Race. They also touch on bathroom design, the Hemsworth brothers, and the dynamics of dating based on height. In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics related to the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. They share their opinions on Q's behavior, Dawn's departure, RuPaul's interruptions, the roast challenge, Tia Kofi's look, Hannah Conda's emotional moment, the music selection, and their nostalgia for old gay clubs. 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 episode, the hosts discuss the behavior of a contestant named Q on RuPaul's Drag Race. They highlight Q's gaslighting behavior and negative attitude towards other contestants. The hosts also discuss the stigma surrounding HIV and how Q's HIV status was used as a storyline on the show. They analyze Q's actions and the impact it has on the competition. The conversation also touches on the importance of addressing HIV stigma and promoting understanding and acceptance. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss reunion spoilers and the filming process. They speculate on what might happen at the reunion and the possibility of a lip sync competition. They also share their desire for Sephira to win the competition. The hosts review the mini challenge, where the queens put on makeup and pressed their faces against t-shirts. They then discuss the maxi challenge, where the queens had to design show-stopping powder rooms for a nightclub. Finally, they talk about elimination day, including discussions about bathroom accidents and emotional moments. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including acceptance and commitment therapy, motherly charisma, the mandatory meeting video, Plane Jane's arc, imposter syndrome, Q's reaction to invalidation, reviewing the looks, and the maxi challenge presentations. They also share their favorite and least favorite looks, and discuss the lip sync battle between Morphine and Dawn. 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 conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics, including technical difficulties, preferences in sexual roles, traditional gender roles, crossword puzzles, language usage, and race-related issues. They also call for new guests on the show and critique a performance on RuPaul's Drag Race. The conversation highlights the importance of considering cultural context and individual perspectives when discussing sensitive topics. In this conversation, Joe and Robert discuss various topics related to RuPaul's Drag Race. They talk about RuPaul's love for minstrel shows and the issue of virtue signaling and stereotypes. They also discuss Q's behavior and insecurity, the dance challenge on UK vs. the World, and the impressive lip sync performance by Marina Summers. They share their thoughts on the lack of emotional connection with the queens, the concept of home field advantage, and the perception of Scarlet Envy as a fan favorite. They also mention their plans for future episodes and share some stray thoughts. 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 episode, Joe and Nathan discuss Season 16, Episode 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race. They cover topics such as the lip sync battle, the mini challenge, the maxi challenge, and the drama between the contestants. They also share their thoughts on the elimination and speculate on the motivations behind certain actions. Overall, the episode is filled with humor, analysis, and lively conversation. They also talk about the challenges of pairing Maya and Dawn together, the events of elimination day and the drag queen seminars. They also review the main stage critiques and winner announcement, along with Q's disappointment and desire for three wins. The episode concludes with a preview of the next week's episode. 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