Hi friends! We thought you might be missing us a bit, so we wanted to share an interview Courtney did with another Nova podcast called First Things First hosted by Brooke Blurton + Matty Mills. Courtney shares whether she'll ever be a part of Drag Race All stars and how she got back on Ru Paul's Christmas Card list. And of course just a big ol life update. Enjoy! If you want to listen to more First Things First episodes, you can here: https://link.chtbl.com/R8n6dtRE Nova Entertainment acknowledg...
Oct 01, 2024•34 min
The time has come friends... our final episode of Brenda, Call me for the season (and the year). But to make things as chaotic as possible we are joined by Willam and Alaska for the ultimate Race Chaser crossover!!! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and p...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week we answer your questions, play some games and overshare about toenails... Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Producer: Chae Rogan LINKS Brenda, Call Me...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Courtney addresses some horrible allegations, Vanity reflects on the golden days caught on film, and we acknowledge those lost in Colorado Springs. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/...
Nov 23, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Courtney is back from a 10 day silent retreat and Vanity has had a sexual renaissance! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Producer: Chae Rogan LINKS Brenda, Call...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Courtney is off on a 10 day silent retreat - but don't worry, here's one we prepared earlier! This week we are answering all your juicy questions in a special Dear Brenda episode. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act ...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Halloween hangover still has Vanity by the wig, Brenda Call Me is OFFICIALLY the best podcast in the universe, Courtney is off to a silent retreat and this episode really just is chaos at its best! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDIT...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 25
It's the spookiest week of the year, so the Brenda's talk all things Halloween costumes and parties! Plus they pay tribute to the beautiful Leslie Jordan, and discuss if they would ever have kids in the future. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and presen...
Oct 26, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week we have Miss Ellaneous drop by the studio to chat all things Sydney World Pride, plus Courtney has been splashed across the glossies - so who was this celebrity sex scandal with? Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Cour...
Oct 19, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Courtney and Vanity are back this week answering all your questions in a special episode of Dear Brenda. From meet and greets, to tucking tips, no stone is left unturned! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanit...
Oct 12, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 22
You know her from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, and Courtney and Vanity know her from the antics of years gone by - it's Hannah Conda! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Guest: Hannah Conda Lead Senior P...
Oct 05, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Vanity! Happy Birthday to you! This week we follow the yellow brick road to the homosexualllllsss of Sydney in the 1980s, plus the Brenda's share some stories from the good old (wild) days! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation....
Sep 28, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Vanity has finally had her thread lift, so how is she feeling about it and what are the results? And Courtney is loving some new Aussie queer representation on telly that we all need to know about! Plus we follow the yellow brick road to see how AIDS was dealt with in Australia. Watch for next week's Follow The Yellow Brick Road: Four Corner's Australia’s new ‘golden city of the gays’ (1982) - https://bit.ly/3xHnmRD Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at Brenda@...
Sep 21, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week we are joined on the show by the lovely Peppermint, who shares what it's like working on the drag reality show Call Me Mother, and speaks candidly about her experiences as a trans person when politicians are so eager to have their say on issues relating to trans people. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal P...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
BIANCA DEL RIO IN THE STUDIO... That. Is. All. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Guest : Bianca Del Rio Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Producer: Chae Rogan LINKS Brenda, Call Me! Music Video ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Courtney. Is. Not. Dead.... in the eye's of THE franchise! This week we finally get to our chat about LGBT retirement, plus we chat to Rudy from Rainbow History Class who brought us some interesting queer Aussie history about lesbians in Alice Springs! In this episode, Courtney and Vanity share personal thoughts and deeply felt experiences about life and death. If anything you hear has a triggering effect, please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or remember you can find lifeline ...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Vapes, Marilyn and a finger up the bum... It's all here on this week's episode of Brenda, Call Me! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew B...
Aug 24, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Brenda's are finally reunited!!!!!! This week Courtney and Vanity reunite back in the studio together and waste no time catching up. Plus they dive into the late Olivia Newton John's Xanadu, and discuss the topic of weight-loss and food. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our re...
Aug 17, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week the Brenda's had a LOT to catch up on... Drag expo, tours, AAA Girls, documentary premieres and... barns. Plus, a little chat about what is happening with Monkeypox and the perception that it is a 'gay disease'. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past...
Aug 10, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 13
You ask, we deliver! This week we are back with another episode of 'Dear Brenda' answering all your juicy questions including topics such as queer icons and gender fluidity. Plus, Vanity shares some insight into her journey with drinking. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respe...
Aug 03, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week Courtney fills us in on her ABBA Voyage, Vanity gives us a pronoun update plus we chat all things sliding doors and the part that fate has played in our lives. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Never fear, another episode of Brenda, Call Me! is here! This week Courtney fills us in on a near death taxi experience, we follow the yellow brick road to an iconic Aussie drag legend Miss Candee and chat allllll things Drag Race... including if Vanity applied for Season 2 of Down Under! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew Br...
Jul 20, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Brenda from IT has been sifting through your emails, so we thought it's about time we got back to them. This week we answer all your questions from body hair, to RuPaul's basement - nothing is off limits! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall Producer: Chae Rogan LINKS Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsy...
Jul 13, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Happy NAIDOC week! This episode we are joined by Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills! They chat all things being queer First Nation's people, the pressure Brooke felt being the first Bi and first First Nation's Bachelorette, and their new podcast Not So PG! Plus, Vanity survived her domestic tour and Courtney shares all the goss from London Pride! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Guests: Brooke B...
Jul 06, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week the Brenda's talk about some of the homophobic attacks they've experienced over the years, including Vanity as turn back time Cher and Courtney having a special designer item stolen. Plus, they speak to living, breathing TV encyclopedia Andrew Mercado about how Australia was miles ahead in terms of queer representation as early as the 70s, and what has happened since then! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts:...
Jun 29, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Courtney is off in sunny(?) London, so Brenda, Call Me is back to its originally intended long distance phone call format! This week we reminisce on the Camp Classic Wizard Of Oz, although one queen mayyyy have forgotten to watch it. Plus we follow the yellow brick road to a chat about Drag Kings with the icon Sexy Galexy. Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Guest: Sexy Galexy Lead Senior Produ...
Jun 22, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode is brought to you by everything RAINBOWS! We were even wearing rainbow while we recorded this episode - How Glamorous! Courtney has taken a new lover and gives a very timely PSA.. We have an open discussion about pronouns and why they are important. Follow us down The Yellow Brick Road to learn about the origins of the Pride Flag and OMG... Vanity was so mad with Courtney for stealing something of hers.. So, Brenda gets the hurt out in a dramatic poetry reading! Got something you wa...
Jun 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
There comes a time in every Brenda's life when you realise that you are just not as young as you used to be and that is OK! In this episode, we are talking ageing gracefully and our journey to 40+ We also take a look at our Camp Classic this week featuring the astonishing Mae West - however, we may have lead you astray with our suggestion! Got something you want to ask us? Brenda in IT is awaiting your email at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Produce...
Jun 08, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Look, I know we said no more barbies... but there is a NEW Barbie coming to town, so we talk all things Barbie and really get to see Brenda's superpower! And our special guest for this episode is the one and only Maxi Shield - We catch up on all things Drag Race Down Under, Dragcon LA and Courtney finally makes a public apology for something that happened years ago! CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall Producer/Editor: Cha...
Jun 01, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
It's a new week, a new episode and a new Prime Minister! In this episode the Brenda's catch up on some Aussie politics, reminisce on the humble tinsel wig, lust over Harry Styles and delve into the topic of queer baiting. Plus, we follow the yellow brick road to our first Camp Classic: Mommie Dearest! CREDITS Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity Lead Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall Producer: Chae Rogan LINKS Brenda, Call Me! Music...
May 25, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
