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Craig & Friends

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In-depth interviews with pop-culture legends, Movie Clubs and more with Craig MacNeil
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Episodes

40: John Grant!

Katya & Craig welcome the fabulous John Grant to talk Looney Tunes, learning Russian in Germany, struggling with your sexuality when growing up in a vigilantly religious household, the joy of tachycardia, getting sober, beers’n’blow, self-expression, iced lattes, Quarterflash, throw pillows, “Best In Show”, being HIV +, revelations, blue moves, bush preferences, movies you can only see once, sympathy guffaws, syphilis surprises, film scores and John’s latest album “Love Is Magic”.

Jan 12, 20191 hr 58 min

39: Willam Returns!

Katya & Craig welcome Willam back to talk residuals, “Race Chaser”, buttchugging, the All-Stars 4 variety show, brown sponge stunning, Willam’s first t-shirt, “Super Drags”, DWV, The AAA Girls, flying in drag, tucking habits, the tender glands, “Eastsiders”, stretchin'n'stabbin', corraling dricks, glove love, “Hoops”, “A Star Is Born”, getting crossy, Porno Beatdown, weed allergies, tinsel wigs by Vanity, the mathematics, “Pretty Woman”, Sylvester Stallone, PrEP and punctuality, Patti LaBell...

Dec 22, 20181 hr 11 min

38: Jake Shears!

Katya & Craig welcome singer, songwriter and all-around showman Jake Shears to talk Crocodile Dundee, the complexities of Jean-Claude Van Damme, starring in “Kinky Boots”, panic & exhaustion, going blank on live TV, Scissor Sisters, walking into the party like Barbara Bush, his memoir “Boys Keep Swinging”, sweetening the biscuits, crying at the leather bar, gnarly neoprene, xtreme jock-itch, working with Kylie Minogue, his fabulous debut solo LP “Jake Shears”, the Stink List, and sexxxy ...

Dec 17, 20181 hr 50 min

37: Laganja Estranja!

Katya & Craig welcome Laganja Estranja to talk Texas, throwing catchphrases, warding the witches off, soldier’s of art, vape tricks, the science of death drops, ciggies and booze, suckin’ from the back, dealing with online hate, wookin’ pa nub in all da wong paces, algorithmic desirability, Brazilian bathhouse memories, “So You Think You Can Dance”, getting turnt as tuna, Laganja’s Ultimate Fan Experience, hooker heels, pills from your parents, living with Gia Gunn, and shockingly...marijuan...

Dec 08, 20181 hr 24 min

36: Listener Questions Highlights!

As a special gift for this holiday season, Katya & Craig give you a guided tour of the Patreon-Only Hot Dog Club Listener Questions bunker with excerpts from our LQ sessions with Miss Jasmine Masters, Courtney Act, BibleGirl, Trixie Mattel, Willam, Deven Green, and Alaska Thunderfunz. Following this excerpt extravaganza, we present nearly two hours of our regular Listener Questions.

Dec 01, 20182 hr 53 min

35: Emoni Fela!

Katya & Craig welcome rapper, producer and cultural critic Emoni Fela to talk favorite Spice Girls, laying some Dickel down, the spirit of adventure, Richard Pryor, doing the sexuals, origin stories, soul suckers, social media, “Day Camp For Dreamers”, Emoni’s thoughts on the Kardashians, proper toilet paper, Bill Cosby’s “Downers & Uppers”, Blue Corvettes, vasoconstrictors, vaping, sharting, Cherry & Sophie, and the magic of sponsors.

Nov 23, 20181 hr 44 min

34: Valentina!

Katya & Craig welcome All-Stars 4 contestant Valentina to talk RuPaul’s Drag Race, feeling the fantasy, full-time fingernails, Dragula, diva rumours, working yourself into the ground, finding balance, M&M’s, meet’n’greets, secret fragrances, loving the fans, Dawn dishwashing liquid, cinema dreams, All-Stars, Violet Chachki, taking off the mask, shaving the brows, setting boundaries, managing eating disorders, brunch girls, dealing with other’s insecurites, kai kais, and Brian’s arrestabi...

Nov 16, 20182 hr 15 min

33: Maria Bamford!

Katya & Craig welcome the brilliant comedian, actress, and writer Maria Bamford to talk Harvard hazing, reviews from your parents, communication hazards, the Ding-Ho, ending up in places you don’t belong, knife sales, the Altadena scene, nightclub ripoffs, compassion, RuPaul’s financial wisdom, flakiness origins, Jingle Ball regrets, dealing with breakdowns, travel cookies, ballers, Louis CK, “Lady Dynamite”, Diane’s seminars, and grabbin’ em by the sack.

Nov 08, 20181 hr 25 min

32: Bright Light Bright Light!

Katya & Craig welcome The Effusive Chanteuse Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light) to talk fabulousness, Gremlins, colour schemes, Drag Race, Kim Cattrall’s scatty magic, being Welsh, working with Sir Elton John, cassette addictions, meeting Kate Bush, candlebar moustaches, Aliens Of Extraordinary Ability, coal farms, Lilt tantrums, , opening for Erasure, drunk shopping, “Flute Days”, Y Kant Tori Read, collecting soundtracks, “Santa Claus: The Movie”, beef beards, and favorite holidays.

Nov 03, 20181 hr 41 min

31: Mona Wales!

Kayta & Craig welcome Mona Wales to talk earthy sharpness, Justin Bieber’s Daddy Issues, being stranded in rural Mississippi, proper pricepoints, sugar daddies, getting religion, working a mark, coffin cults, radioactive dicks, suspicious puddles, Pierce Paris, getting banned from Berlin, capes’n’kilts, cartoon porn, fisting lube, flatulence clauses, Public Disgrace, mean girls, whorephobia, touchin’ the hustle, and the myth of electricity.

Oct 30, 20182 hr 4 min

30: Miss Jasmine Masters!

Katya & Craig’s personal Lord & Saviour Miss Jasmine Masters joins us to talk full-time tuckers, Season 7 memories, doin’ the dush, the Drag Race backstage menu, laughter pains, poppin’ the corn so the kids can eat, DooDoo Voodoo, Miss Patti LaBelle, good juicy yank-yank, shady queens, pissin’ in wigs, ground glass sabotage, getting one with yourself, Hawaiian ping-pong shows, ShakesQueer, Violet Chachki, smokin’ the weed, the origin of The Jush, Guadalupe McGillicuty, and much much more...

Oct 20, 20181 hr 55 min

29: BibleGirl!

Katya & Craig welcome CEO Business Whoman BibleGirl to talk phantom penis, Dr. Swindler, origin stories, Tyra beef, Cracker beef, DragCon NYC, line grifts, merch empires, Judge Rudy’s Drag Court, Twitter jail, magic underwears, Mormon porn, below the belt fistycuffs, Drag Race, shady bizniss, Aquaria, burnt memes, huge dongs, Tan Mom songs, boyfriends and business partners, moving house, popper burns, and right orthopedic shoes for meet’n’greets.

Oct 11, 20181 hr 41 min

Movie Club: SUSPIRIA

On the 2nd episode of Movie Club...Dario Argento's 1977 masterpiece SUSPIRIA Featuring comments and questions from Patreon as well as a very special message from Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light). Have you heard the Jessica Harper episode with guest co-host Jake Shears? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6B9hsl7IlfkXQcJn7TB6em?si=mHOxx6a0R2eRNwn6WCNQwA Get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episode...

Oct 03, 20181 hr 41 min

28: Tim Kvasnosky!

Katya & Craig welcome composer (and Dede’s husband) Tim Kvasnosky to talk bovine wintersports, specific aromas, birthdates, LA, moustache anniversaries, working with Justin Kelly, camping surprises, Dede’s BDE, Polari, spicy talk with Laquita Sharif, the D that haunts you, warm and exciting feelings, diners, going to poundtown, The Whimsically Volatile Drinking Game, the Legend Of Poocasso, hands in the hallway, karaoke, Eastside Vs. Westside beef, and candypumpin'.

Sep 25, 20182 hr 27 min

27: Deven Green Returns!

Katya & Craig welcome songbird comedienne and all-round entertainter Deven Green back to talk crooked teeth, glass jaws, late-night communiques, methane freaks, digital stickers, fruit bargains, excrement spreadsheets, marrying drag superstars, cookie shows, Pee Town, sing-a-longs at Akbar, microfiche and macrobeef, , the fist of inspiration, a cruise to hell, fugue states, staple hems, and the legend of the licorice bush. Plus, we taste some ice creams before having a proper Deven sing-a-al...

Sep 20, 20181 hr 46 min

26: Trixie Mattel!

Katya & Craig are joined by Ms. Trinity Mandrell to talk RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars 3, daygaping, sister moments, robberies, sexual hobbies, darkroom rejections, Larry King, girl toys, ballin’ in Baltimore, spotting, DragCon NYC, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Barbie spys, the magic of Dolly Parton, The Trixie & Katya Show, meltdowns, makeup, what to do when a friend is in trouble, minimizing wreckage, Snatch Game, guilt’n’blame, meet’n’greets, Moving Parts and so much more!

Sep 12, 20182 hr 5 min

25: Michael Des Barres!

Katya & Craig welcome actor, broadcaster, singer, songwriter, and raconteur Michael Des Barres to talk love, makeup, acceptance, forgiveness, the hidden benefits of narcissism, silver jumpsuits, “MacGyver” Krishnamurti, Mike Chapman, recovery, truth, magick, semi-holy shit, nude musicals, drugs, “Obsession”, sobriety, the power of feminism, Steve Jones, the trickiness of identity, the absurdity of grudges, being kind, being cool, being courageous and having a great wardrobe.

Sep 06, 20181 hr 29 min

24: Dragworld!

Katya & Craig talk Dragworld UK, manual whiparounds, waltzers, squirts from above, adequate pastries, bangers’n’pudding, driveway theater, Detox, Vicky Vox, breakfast drag, picking your pleasures, UK plumbing, moustache mishaps, and then taste-test the Pickles & Peanut Butter ice-cream.

Sep 01, 20181 hr 23 min

23: Justin!

Katya & Craig are joined by Director Justin Kelly (“King Cobra”, “I Am Michael”) to talk the good old stick’n’poke, accidental trilogies, sack races, lube syringes, crisp collars, thespian tendencies. As well as Justin’s latest release “Welcome The Stranger” (available on Amazon AND iTunes) and the upcoming “The J.T. Leroy Story”. Plus, special messages from Jake Shears AND Deven Green! Want a flood of exclusive, full-length episodes? Check our Patreon https://patreon.com/katyaandcr

Aug 24, 20182 hr 27 min

22: Flavors!

Katya & Craig talk sugar rims, Porn Idol, bad burlesque, meaty ice creams, transitional phases, sweet tart licorice freshness, breaking off into flakes, salty soda, limbo funk, perfume prices, Brittle Juice, rancid tights, munting & grunting, Brian’s London plans, and DragWorld UK. Join our Patreon Hot Dog Club! https://patreon.com/katyaandcraig Merch: https://www.dragqueenmerch.com/collections/whimsically-volatile This episode is brought to you by Empty Faces https://www.emptyfaces.com/...

Aug 15, 20181 hr 13 min

21: Carole Pope!

Katya & Craig are joined by Queer pioneer and Canadian legend Carole Pope (Rough Trade) to talk crimes of passion, teaching Divine to sing, Tim Curry, working with William Friedkin on the CRUISING soundtrack, “Music For Lesbians”, the boorish behaviour of Bernie Taupin, SCTV, touring with Bowie, living with Dusty Springfield, S&M, and crimes of cola. Carole on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_pope/

Aug 05, 20181 hr 26 min

20: Cherry & Sophie!

Cherry Torn & Sophie Monroe join Katya & Craig to talk acronyms, likin’ it gross, deep dushin’, ballbusting, Tater’n’Moosh, Madeline Marlowe, starvin’ for anal, slippery slopes, Vanderpump Rules, findom, FOSTA-SESTA, spitty tittys, pegging, bloodcurdling farts, corduroy predictions, condiments and so much more. Please check our Patreon page and see which reward option is right for you - Bonus episodes, Listener Questions episodes, Movie Club episodes and more!!! https://patreon.com/katya...

Jul 22, 20182 hr 50 min

19: Thunderbunz!

Have a taste of what's happening on our Patreon with this special sample episode from our Patreon Only catalog! Katya & Craig chat about their wonderful weekends, yogurt class, stomach gurgles, the magic of Deven Green, tying on a hooter, and you'll hear the power of Thunderbunz, the new grey-market smash single. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ You get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, ...

Jul 10, 20181 hr 10 min

18: Dede!

Chanteuse & raconteur Dede Reynolds joined Katya & Craig on World Goth Day to talk Pomona, the paranormal, Maximum Crunch, Maximum Overdrive, Friskies, signing scrotums, Mr. Peanut Butter, bad gigs, the trouble with Carrie Bradshaw, Grace Jones, and songs of Scientology. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ You get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club questions and comments acces...

Jun 28, 20182 hr

17: Courtney Act!

Courtney Act joins Katya & Craig to talk mattress disasters, girly tops, butch bottoms, exposures, admissions, the triangle of sensation, lubing technique, Crocodile Dundee, binge drinking, positive thinking, and Rand Paul’s Drug Race. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ You get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club questions and comments access and MORE!...

Jun 23, 20181 hr 36 min

16: Alaska!

Miss Alaska Thunderfunz joins Katya & Craig to talk bikini briefs, Maximum Impact, smoke breaks, enmeshment, refreshments, jealousy, feeling yourself, Sharon Stone, Sharon Needles, submissions, emissions, reunion looks, Phi Phi O’Hara, and Circus Of Books. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ You get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club questions and comments access and MORE!...

Jun 14, 20181 hr 38 min

15: Reflections!

Katya & Craig talk dramatics, indulging, Morning Buns, chatting with Delta Work, e-mailing with Trixie Mattel, splashback, Lady Bernie, ass-friction, flipping out, Hai Karate, Richard Simmons. Oh, and Katya delivers tender readings of works from Tracy Mattel and Shannon Noodles. Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends - see which reward tier works best for you! You’ll get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus ep...

Jun 05, 20181 hr 32 min

14: Gross!

Katya & Craig talk urinal ice, gaffer tape, bonus penis, intestinal distress, flat moods, Hot Box, shitting the bed, drooling the house down, puking in public, feeling good, Brian’s DEB talk, shitty shards, nasty glass, and best sanitary practices at a sublet. Please check out our Patreon page and see which reward option is right for you - bonus episodes and more!!! https://patreon.com/katyaandcraig https://twitter.com/katya_zamo https://twitter.com/videodromedisco https://twitter.com/katyaa...

May 27, 20181 hr 31 min

13: Boundaries!

Katya & Craig talk refunds, Wang Chung, cinema etiquette, being present, social media, Tatum O’Neal, ticket prices, boundaries, gettin’ the goodies, dilemmas, Diamanda Galas, smoking, quitting, jump scares, American Horror Story & more! Please check out our Patreon page and see which reward option is right for you - bonus episodes and more!!! https://patreon.com/katyaandcraig https://twitter.com/katya_zamo https://twitter.com/videodromedisco https://twitter.com/katyaandcraig

May 20, 20181 hr 37 min

12: Sober!

Katya & Craig chat with Mrs. Kasha Davis & Jujubee about blouses, sober living, nasty rashes, swampy asses, Avon Ladies, TS Madison, blackouts, Gay.Com, divas, the closet, elbow sex, and more. Then Katya & Craig discuss affirmations, reality, face wigs, & the magic of Paul Williams Support this show and get lots of hott bonus content by going to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ You get ad-free & early versions of these episodes, bonus episodes, Movie Club questions...

May 11, 20181 hr 33 min
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