The outrageously talented and extremely charming Sam Sparro joins me to talk VHS collecting, breaking free of addiction, polizioteschi, singing for Chaka Khan at 12 and Giorgio Moroder at 13, the homophobia gaslighting and abuse in the music industry, PAPER magazine, Grindr action, "New York, New York", PTSD, wedded bliss, Isaac Mizrahi, “Velvet Goldmine”, deep'n'niche obsessions, LGBTQIA representation, The New Beverly, showbiz beards, breakdance films, Sam’s child actor days, Focus Video, Jake...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 28 min
The gorgeous, hilarious and legendary Grant Vanderbilt joins me to talk Dolly Parton, Christmas passions, Liquid Lock-In, Andy Warhol, Avalon TV, Rubber Child, icons, the drunk Judy tapes, Symone, Britney Spears, growing up in Arkansas, meeting Hunter Crenshaw, throwing the best parties, Caleb, the glory of Precinct DTLA, RAWDOG Uncensored, Marilyn Monroe, Gigi Goode, the House Of Avalon origin story, the ph balance in the Boom Boom Room, Rosy Thorn, bible trivia championships, Marko Monroe, Liz...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Laganja returns to the couch to talk transitioning, coming out, great sex, feeling complete, the daily work of choosing happiness, dropping from the rafters, expanding culinary & sexual palettes, compassion, dissolving self-limitations, returning to Drag Race for All-Stars 6, and much more. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listene...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Abhora joins Craig in-person to talk sneaky plugs, Mystery Meat, “Cheers”, first time in drags, the path to Dragula, Karla Karma, smooth shaves, Priscilla Chambers, ASMR, go-go dancing, The Boulet Brothers, Christian entertaining, Edie Cheezburger and more! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club episodes. I...
Jul 07, 2021•2 hr 38 min
The fabulous Victoria Secret joins me to talk Dublin drag, The George, Shirley Temple Bar, Pablo Vitar, “Dragged Up”, exploding out of the closet, Madonna, washoff merchants, “Eurotrash”, Panti Bliss, the madness of Dusty Springfield, “Petty Little Things”, bartending in the bear room, Rotter Of The Week, and much more! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episode...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Electronic music pioneer Martyn Ware joins me to talk co-creating The Human League, touring with Iggy Pop, splitting from The Human League and forming Heaven 17, producing Tina Turner’s comeback single, DEVO, the impact of Brian Eno, glam rock, "Penthouse & Pavement", the synthesizer manifesto, Dr. Rhythm, growing up in Sheffield, retaining artistic control, politics, his terrific podcast “Electronically Yours With Martyn Ware” & more. The first half of this show was recorded at Martyn’s...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Enjoy excerpts from four episodes of my new series with Chrissy Chlapecka, then subscribe at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264 💋 Get a hott Harry’s Razors starter pack worth $13.00 for only THREE BUCKS! https://www.harrys.com/CRAIG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigandfriends Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Help End Anti-Asian Hate! https://caasf.org/stop-aapi-hate For ways to help fight t...
Jun 01, 2021•54 min
Michael joins me to talk gay gangsters, life becoming life again, Marc Bolan, Zoom vibes, 2023, Lenny & Wally, the majesty of Robert Stigwood, the mystery of Paul Nicholas, HAIM, Rosanna Arquette, Melanie Griffith, working with Tawny Kitaen, and more! Michael Des Barres’ Marquis Collection https://www.markschwartzmensshoes.com/the-marquis-collection Get into CHRISSY & CRAIG, my new show with the fabulous Chrissy Chlapecka https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chrissy-craig/id1561827264 H...
May 24, 2021•59 min
My darling Margo joins me to talk “Red Chipped Nails", their hott livestream extravaganza featuring Crystal, Bimini, Grace Shush, Cazelon and more. We also get into East London drag, the queen who popped out eggs at the afterparties, Madonna, touring with Mel C, family matters, Bette Midler, Sad Paul’s Ritual, having COVID, and more! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margomarshall_ RED CHIPPED NAILS: Queer Music Livestream - 15/05/2021 7pm UK Time Tickets available from @outsavvyuk or from htt...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Cherry joins Craig to talk mental health, the dance floor, working on the frontlines, keeping secrets, coming out on television, the Romani traditions, family dynamics, Drag Race UK, first time in drags, and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including early & ad-free versions of ‘regular’ episodes, bonus episodes, Listener Questions and Movie Club epi...
May 12, 2021•39 min
I chatted with Rusty in a cafe within the grounds of a London cemetery in Feb 2020 to talk creating the legendary Blitz Club, signing Soft Cell, co-creating Visage with Midge Ure, his complicated relationship with Steve Strange, dental difficulties, perseverance, "Fade To Grey", hating America, keeping perspective amidst life’s disasters, rent boy clubs, music business horrors, losing it all & rebuilding, Mike Chapman, the movie of your life, and more! Listen & subscribe to "Chrissy &...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Ginny joins Craig to talk double dosing, post-poo anticipation, divine timing, undoing ingrained messaging’, being the Joni Mitchell & Kate Bush of drag, grieving, the Lockdown Loop, Fabio Testi, transmuting devastation into inspiration, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the anxiety stick, Total Mental Breakdown, and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including e...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Tia joins Craig via satellite to talk caffeination, living through a Panettone, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, creating your own opportunities, Saucy Jack & The Space Vixens, writing habits, “Outside In”, perusing the sexualities, Little Boots & Tom Aspaul, operating as normal with low fuel levels, online hate, the power of absurdity and more! Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of ex...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min
My darling Chrissy Chlapecka returns and we answer YOUR questions! We talk romantic intrigue, how to talk to girls, shitty men, OobaGoobaDoo, body language, coming out, drilling down, jean-skirt feminists, Bimbo Secrets and more!. Chrissy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chrissychlapecka Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, including a few more hours featuring Joe Bl...
Mar 22, 2021•55 min
Chrissy Chlapecka and Craig continue answering YOUR questions! We talk Loops’n’Spirals, shitty evil people, dating and associated minefields, the self-love process, dealing with know-nothing know-it-alls, finding your confidence, Facebook arguments, Bimbo Secrets and OobaGoobaDoo too. Chrissy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chrissychlapecka Craig’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CraigAndFriends Chrissy's first appearance on the show:https://open.spotify.com/episode/178UCnjxBvAAMMxFhIl1QQ?si=r0578xkWR...
Mar 22, 2021•54 min
Joe Black returns to chat with Craig about Drag Race UK, special peptalks on the runway from RuPaul, H&M, seducing oneself into proper hydration through glamour, having a sneaky night at Polysexual, desperately obscure Bowie looks, the good ol’ Murder Central days, various vases, Babylon Berlin, Dina Martina, boozy ol’ cows, Decopunk Gin, discovering ice, trusting pipes, Bryan Ferry shirts and jackets, Michellle Visage, hiding in plain sight, Ginny Lemon’s exit strategy, the NHS, feeling flu...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Craig welcomes the brilliant bop-smith Shamir to talk field recorders, trusted friends, The Who, infomercials, being bi-polar, lifetime friendships, favorite Youtubers, controlling the means of production, the complexities of medications, remaining optimistic, the recording process, and more! For more Shamir: https://www.instagram.com/shamir326 https://twitter.com/ShamirBailey Head over to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content. J...
Feb 26, 2021•53 min
Craig welcomes the fabulous Gigi Goode to talk confidence, discovering makeup, House Of Avalon, working at the beauty supply, Symone, first time sexuals, swimming with influencers, sewing with Mom, Drag Race, Garrett’s Popcorn, trash-truckin', gender identity, panorama sleeptimes, Naomi Smalls, food prep injuries, following your dreams, and MORE! Support the show and get an ocean of exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Hott new Movie Clubs & Bonus Episodes coming up w...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The Bimbo Queen of TikTok joins Craig to talk bimbo power, stupid & oppressive dum-dum guys, reclaiming terms of derision, feeling fully yourself, feminine magic, doing what you want in this life, the value of a good boa, anxiety’s tap dance, privilege awareness, self-love & acceptance, mood lighting, musical theater, macchiatos, gatekeepers, gays theys and non-binary babes, creating content and MORE! For more of my chat with Chrissy (including Listener Questions from Hot Dog Club), head...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Joe Black joins Craig to talk blagging prowess, Ginny Lemon, living in Brighton, Schitt’s Creek, Tom Waits, parental tics, Batman, black pudding, The Mandela Effect, otter pageants, scotch eggs, Marianne Fathfull, and MORE! This episode is brought to you by https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Sign up to support the show and get hours and hours of exclusive content, Bonus Episodes, Movie Clubs, Zoom meetups, and much more! https://www.instagram.com/craigandfriendspod https://twitter.com/craig...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Allie X joined Craig via satellite to talk Canadian content, late blooming, Priyanka, “Cape God”, revelations, letting go of secrets, Drag Race Canada, confidence, Nicole Kidman, rethinking plans, living with illness, Giorgio Moroder, wizardry, finding a few good men, Troye Sivan, Los Angeles and MORE! This episode is brought to you by https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Sign up for hours and hours of exclusive content, Bonus Episodes, Movie Clubs, weekly Zoom meetups, and much more! And by ...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min
A Special Presentation from Hot Dog Club to YOU for the Holiday Season AKA David Bowie December! James St. James, Jake Shears & Crystal join me to talk the magic of LABYRINTH, the majesty of David Bowie, the genius of Jim Henson, the right drugs for The Muppets, handling balls, “Magic Dance”, Pia Zadora, Joey Arias, and The Videodrome Discothèque David Bowie Christmas we’re having on 12.25.20 at 2pm PST / 10pm UK time. (Note: The full video version of this Movie Club episode is available on ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Bebe Buell & her husband Jimmy Walls joined Craig & guest co-host Katie Banyay in Nashville last summer to talk being a top model, shapeshifters, Patti Smith, posing for Playboy, recording her first record with Ric Ocasek, industry double-standards, mischief with Iggy Pop, living with Todd Rundgren, working for Wilheminna, learning lessons from Candy Darling, the magic of Max’s Kansas City, ageism, beauty standards, pigeonholing, huffing Carbona, cheeky phone calls from Mick Jagger, make...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Casey welcomed me to his Hollywood hideaway for my first in-person taping since February to talk voting blue, Biden/Harris, OnlyFans, his campaign, Hollywood glamour, “Emerge” leaping back on the charts via “Westworld”, identity slippage, panic attacks, the fun of family, silent films, concept pieces, Brazil, Berlin, beauty with no budget, alleged settlements with unidentified pop stars, international art installations and MORE! For more Casey: https://onlyfans.com/caseyspooner This episode is b...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Inspirational TikTok sensation Tega joins me to talk going viral with her message of hope and strength, working in politics, blowing up on TikTok, her upcoming podcast “Continue”, the importance of seasoning, code-switching, staying positive, keeping some things private, political affiliations, and MORE! Find Tega on Instagram & TikTok @tegareacts This episode is brought to you by https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Sign up for hours and hours of exclusive content, Bonus Episodes, Movie ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
The Other Queen Of The North joined me via satellite from her recuperation quarantine to talk double vodkas, catching Covid from Brooke Lynne Hytes, first time in drags, the joy of sex, Allie X, exposing Brooke, winning Drag Race Canada, making out with strangers, bottoming bummers, threesomes’n’foursomes, Rina Sawayama, certain psychedleics, hosting a kids show, coming out, being Canadian, Halloween horror, mangling Miss Cleo, facetime sexuals, Bloor Street, representation, and MORE! This episo...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Mz Neon joined Craig via satellite to talk Myra Breckenridge, “Pussy Stick”, working at Patricia Field’s, transitioning, RATT, nuanced sexuality, Wendy O. Williams, first loves, trans visibility & representation, reclaiming language, “Queen Hyena”, WBCN, sexual identity, dating and the DL, Natick MA, Newbury Comics, movies, and MORE! For More Mz Neon: https://linktr.ee/mzneon This series is brought to you by https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Sign up for hours and hours of exclusive con...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Jackie joined Craig via satellite to talk growing up gay in Arizona, the magical stink of Squeezebox, breaking a decade-plus bout of self-imposed celibacy, focusing on the positive, NYC in the Nineties, the joy of politics, the majesty of the drag queens commonly known as KISS, writing for Joan Rivers, the difficulty of maintaining a friendship with Roseanne Barr, Brian De Palma’s “Carrie”, knowing yourself, and much much more! For More Jackie Beat: http://www.missjackiebeat.com This series is b...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 120
Mike visited Craig at his NYC AirBnB in July 2019 to talk creating the look of Hedwig, “Soapdish”, coat check at The Cock, Don Hill’s, the magic of Michael Schmidt & his legendary Squeezebox party, Miss Anna Gosley’s Beauty Emporium, gardening for Julie Andrews, making wigs for JT Leroy, working with John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask, Asia Argento, shooting a John Waters fashion spread in Rikers Island, Justin Vivian Bond, making the film version of “Hedwig & The Angry Inch”, liv...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Enjoy a highlight reel from the HEATHERS Movie Club, featuring my guests Peaches Christ & Cherry Torn! To get into all the Movie Clubs (and get your comments and questions in for the shows upcoming), head over now to https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Sign up for hours and hours of exclusive content, Bonus Episodes, Movie Clubs, weekly Zoom meetups, and much more! And by doing so you support this show!...
Sep 05, 2020•23 min
