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Minor Revelations with Drew Droege

Drew Droegewww.drewdroege.com
Despite his tiny, fleeting epiphanies, host Drew Droege has no idea what his morally bankrupt friends are going to tell him. Painful tales of forbidden desire, embarrassing stupidity, and downright garbage are spun together in search of a larger truth. Lower your expectations.
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Episodes

“I Must Have Knowledge Of This Thing” w/ Margaret Cho & Laraine Newman

Get out your number 2s and your spiral bounds, cause Professors Margaret, Laraine, and Drew are here to instruct you on trash cinema, depraved potables, and all things decadent. School’s in session! Margaret Cho Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. When hasn’t Margaret Cho’s strong voice been part of our consciousness? It feels like she has always been here, like a friend you can always count on, lighting the path for other women, other members of...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 10

“If You’re Gonna Do It At This Point, Elevate It” w/ Bowen Yang & Gabe Gonzalez

Drew, Bowen, and Gabe really want you to like them. They will smuggle drugs in tunnels for you, lie about their opinions of movies they’ve seen or haven’t seen, scrawl hetero smut in your yearbook- you name it. Just like us. But please don’t give us too much attention. Bowen Yang Yang is a comedian, writer and actor based in New York. He is a repertory player on "Saturday Night Live" and co-hosts the "Las Culturistas" podcast. He most recently starred in Searchlight Pictures' romantic comedy fil...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 9

“I’m On Your Side And I’m Also A Devil” w/ Mo Collins & Brett Gelman

Oh wow- this week’s chat goes long and deep! You might know Mo Collins and Brett Gelman for their gonzo characters, but they are both incredibly kind and thoughtful folks. We get into the complexities of social interactions, gender displays, the state of comedy… to quote Mo, “the conversation is the thing that will propel us forward”. Mo Collins Mo is best known for her iconic characters on MADtv and legendary newswoman, Joan Callamezzo on Parks and Recreation. She spent the past few years survi...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 8

“I’m Not Gonna Get Any Better” w/ Justin Elizabeth Sayre & Kirsten Vangsness

Hello, our names are Justin Elizabeth Sayre, Kirsten Vangsness, and Drew Droege, and we think everything is our fault. But we’re not getting better. How do we navigate this mess? Dive in for a deep listen! Also pay attention on these streets! Justin Elizabeth Sayre Justin Elizabeth Sayre is a playwright and performer who Michael Musto called, “Oscar Wilde meets Whoopi Goldberg.” Sayre is a fixture of the Downtown Cabaret Scene in New York, first with their long-running variety show, The Meeting ...

Jul 19, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 7

"Festival Of Boobs" w/ Arden Myrin & Missi Pyle

You definitely know Arden Myrin and Missi Pyle as your favorite actors from all your favorite shows and movies. While they usually portray the most unhinged and confident characters, IRL they are quite contemplative and sensitive. Listen to us all talk about how weird we have always felt. Oh, and we’re all single! Arden Myrin Arden VanAmringe Myrin is an actress and comedian. She is known for her roles in the televisions series Insatiable, Insecure, Grey's Anatomy, Conan, Orange Is the New Black...

Jul 05, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Patreon Preview: Welcome, Revelationaries

Welcome to our first ever Patreon Bonus Episode - a day spa for your mind and heart. Or if that feels like too much, consider this a drop-in airport massage or a cheap meditation app that your friend told you about. For only $4 a month, you too can become a Revelationary and gain access to bonus episodes where I reveal one of our listeners' own minor revelations, plus extended video versions of all Minor Revelations episodes. How about that? Visit patreon.com/MinorRevelationswithDrewDroege to ge...

Jun 28, 20232 min

"John Gielgud Eating Candies" w/ Ryan Spahn & Michael Urie

This week, Minor Revelations hosts our very first IRL couple, Ryan Spahn and Michael Urie! These stage and screen dazzlers have a collective confession to make to their friend Drew. But wait there’s more- one of them surprises the other with a revelation within the revelation- and Liza’s involved! Ryan Spahn Ryan Spahn is an actor and writer who can currently be seen on TV in Succession, The Bite, Chicago P.D. and Modern Love. He's appeared off-Broadway in Jane Anger, Good Enemy, How To Load A M...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 5

“Find The Yellow Basket, Lydia” w/ Alexandra Billings & Carey O'Donnell

Put on a kettle and get ready for some major revelations! This week, icons Alexandra Billings and Carey O’Donnell join Drew to deconstruct evil politicians, discuss our complicated relationships with social media, and harness the power of putting it all away for a minute to just have ice cream. 2 scoops of peppermint, please! Alexandra Billings Actress, singer, author teacher and activist Alexandra Billings has starred as "Madame Morrible" in the Broadway production of "Wicked," the first trans ...

Jun 07, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 4

"On The Cusp Of Plus” w/ Naomi Ekperigin & Jeff Hiller

Please welcome to the airwaves these gorgeous angels, Naomi Ekperigin and Jeff Hiller! We do not have time for nonsense- we are too busy discussing gay stereotypes, our distaste for a certain popular beverage, and … American Dad? Dive in for pleasure! Naomi Ekperigin Naomi Ekperigin is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for playing “Carol in HR” on Apple TV's Mythic Quest. She also co-hosts the podcasts "Couples Therapy" and "I Love A Lifetime Movie." You can find her stand up on "2 Dope ...

May 17, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 3

“Don’t Feed The Plants” w/ Bitch & Michael-Leon Wooley

This week, Drew has invited musical geniuses Bitch and Michael-Leon Wooley and actually has the audacity to sing in front of them! Luckily it’s brief. Also check your talking plants for drugs and blame Reaganomics. Bitch Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon. Bitch first achieved notoriety as one half of the queer folk duo Bitch and Animal. The band toured with Ani DiFranco, and released two albums on her label Righteous Babe Records. In the mid 2000s, Bitch went solo, and shared stages with ...

May 03, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 2

"Different Miracles" w/ BenDeLaCreme & Ryan Garcia

We are back! It’s only been 6 quick years! Drew is joined by his lovely friends, Drag Royalty BenDeLaCreme and King of Acting Ryan W. Garcia! Dive in for deep chat about texts vs emojis, the miracles of our births, and oh so much more! BenDeLaCreme Sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar! The international Drag superstar, writer, producer, and director, BenDeLaCreme, is known for combining her background in performing and visual arts with a love of spectacle, glamor, and Saturday morning cartoons crea...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Minor Revelations is back!

Minor Revelations with Drew Droege returns on Wednesday, April 19. New episodes drop every first and third Wednesday of the month. Tune in to hear things you never knew about some of your favorite people. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Apr 14, 20231 min

Smacking Clown Legs W/ Roz Drezfalez and James Urbaniak

We're sliding down a super nerdy actor wormhole this week, as we reveal our gaps in formal training that we've replaced with wigs and "energy". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 20171 hr 18 min

Winning The Conversation w/ Larry Dorf & Margee Magee

Believe it or not, we're talking football! But rest assured there's plenty of chatter about Cujo, acid, karma, blankets, and Sarah Jessica Parker too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 20171 hr 8 min

Too Much Sauce w/ Julie Brown and Jessica Chaffin

This week, we are inundated with too much noise, too many smells, too much craziness. And it's partly Gene Wilder's fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20171 hr 18 min

Fire Signs w/ Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Jack Plotnick

This week, we are triggered and empowered and ready to own it all. Plus we play a surprise game where we find our spirit animals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 20171 hr 7 min

Got To Be Real w/ Corey Podell and Courtney Pauroso

Courtney and Corey join Drew this week to talk about the ridiculousness of musicals, cartoons, and anything beyond the boundaries of cold hard reality. Except ghosts - Ghosts are fantastic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 20171 hr 6 min

Disgusting Butterflies w/ Ian Gary and Fortune Feimster

Fortune reveals the truly beautiful story behind her name, Ian admits he used to be a terrible problem child, and Drew does not love Lucy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 20171 hr 8 min

The Lost Boys w/ Jordan Black and Johnny Pemberton

Jordan Black and Johnny Pemberton live fast, run from the law, tat their bodies, and laugh though all of it. We love bad boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20161 hr 8 min

What I Need

Right now, we need to laugh. We need to connect. We need to be true. Our guests Calpernia Addams and Jimmy Fowlie talk about their first needs and the crazy repercussions that followed. Trust us, this one ends with a WOLLOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 20161 hr 12 min

Our Bodies Just Exploded

Lyric Lewis and John Roy share tales of liquids inside and out that betray them at the worst times. Also, when you're a kid, it's cute to get prepaid phones each week. When you're an adult, it's not cute to car-surf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 201652 min

Falling Off Rockets

Brian Jordan Alvarez and Holly Mandel join us this week to unveil the hidden pleasures of singledom, Adderall, and making ghastly mistakes in our youth that can maybe eventually one day propel us into the fireworks we were meant to be. Of course, we're still waiting for that moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 201654 min

Magical Children with Erin McGathy and Pete Zias

Drew and his guests, Erin McGathy and Pete Zias, were strange kids who dreamed of leading rich decadent lives as adults. In the meantime, they dealt with being different by wearing costumes, breaking into houses, prank-calling, and battling their teachers. Revolt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 201657 min

Ill-Fitting Jackets

National darlings Stephanie Courtney and Sam Pancake tell stories about shapeless tuxedos and oppressive band uniforms that oppressed and restricted them to the brink of fire. Ghosts, candies, and giggling women beware! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 201642 min
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