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Midwest Drag 101

Jess Marshall and P.H. Deewww.facebook.com
Class is in session! This is Midwest Drag 101, hosted by P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall. We love to talk about all things drag, and get even more excited when it’s local. Join us every other week to find out about drag happenings in Indiana, Ohio, and northeast Kentucky, have some fun, and watch out, you might just learn something.
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Episodes

Final Exam

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess close out the series by discussing current anti-queer legislation and the important roles that allies have to play as we strive towards a brighter, more inclusive future. Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

May 10, 202354 minSeason 6Ep. 66

Faculty Lounge: Recapping Pride 2022

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap their Pride 2022 and some interesting conversations they had around their celebrations. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Jul 13, 202251 minSeason 5Ep. 65

Miami Valley PTA: Visiting Lecturer Sheridan Steele

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with one of the sweetest visiting lecturers we've ever had on the show, Sheridan Steele, to discuss what it means to her to be that ever-important figure in our community, a drag mother. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Sheridan...

Jun 29, 202251 minSeason 5Ep. 64

Film and Media Studies: Visiting Lecturer Uma Jewels

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess continue celebrating Pride with a stunning and hilarious visiting lecturer, Uma Jewels, leading a discussion on drag inspirations and how those change (or don't) over time. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Uma on Facebook and Instagram and see her live at...

Jun 15, 202259 minSeason 5Ep. 63

Critical Diversity Theory: Visiting Lecturer Vanta Black

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Vanta Black, to discuss her experiences as a drag queen while simultaneously fighting all sorts of isms (as well as a busy schedule). Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Vanta on Instagram and Twitter @vantablackcincy and as hypo...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 62

Free Day!

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess improvise their way through an episode by going back to their roots--an icebreaker, some Drag Vocab, and a 90s-themed Pop Quiz! Royalty Free Music from Bensound

May 18, 202241 minSeason 5Ep. 61

Welcoming the Incoming Class: Visiting Lecturer Jamona Fever

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Jamona Fever, to discuss why we should give new or unknown performers a chance. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Jamona on Facebook (Jamona R. Fever) and Instagram (randallg19)!...

May 04, 202258 minSeason 5Ep. 60

Civic Discourse

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss the importance of voting in primary and local elections, civic duty as a member of the queer community, and auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, farewell to Below Zero/The Cabaret. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Not sure who's on your ballot? Check out https://ballotpedia.org/...

Apr 20, 202241 minSeason 5Ep. 59

Spirit Day: Visiting Lecturer Natalia Marie Milian

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Natalia Marie Milian, to discuss her experiences as a proud, black trans woman in the Midwest drag scene.. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Natalia on Facebook (Natalia Maria Milian), Instagram (natalia.m.milian), and Snapchat...

Apr 06, 202248 minSeason 5Ep. 58

Pep Rally: Visiting Lecturer Brentlee Bich

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Brentlee Bich, to discuss their experiences as a male entertainer in the Midwest drag scene. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Brentlee on socials, including TikTok @itsbrentleebich...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 57

Performance Ethics and Civics: Visiting Lecturer The Lady Phaedra

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, The Lady Phaedra, to discuss the responsibilities of being a drag performer. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to get your Phaedra merch! https://theladyphaedra.threadless.com/...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 5Ep. 56

Lesson in Professional Etiquette

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss drag etiquette's unspoken rules for performing. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/...

Feb 23, 202257 minSeason 5Ep. 55

Finishing School Valedictorian: Visiting Lecturer Karina Lee Phoenix

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess welcome a visiting lecturer, Karina Lee Phoenix, to help us examine and discuss the sparkliest facet in the crown of drag, pageants. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to follow Karina for upcoming shows at https://www.facebook.com/karina.phoenix.73...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 54

Class Discussion: Drag in Straight Spaces

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess discuss performing and enjoying drag in typically straight spaces. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/...

Jan 26, 202250 minSeason 5Ep. 53

Semester's End (We're Not Voguing; We're Just Italian)

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess recap drag Christmas, a.k.a. Halloween, and celebrate P.H. Dee’s birthday by discussing some highlights over the last three years. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Feeling chilly? Why not grab your very own P.H. Dee hoodie: https://phdee.threadless.com/...

Nov 03, 202135 minSeason 4Ep. 52

21st Century Restoration: Visiting Lecturers Trayla Parks and Casey Pond

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome two visiting lecturers, Trayla Parks and Casey Pond, to discuss their upcoming reign and the many exciting changes they’re hoping to implement within the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire. Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Hot School Lunch: Visiting Lecturer Benita Bloom

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Benita Bloom, to discuss growing up in Appalachia and how their gender identity shaped them as a person and a bearded queen. Be sure to find Benita on social media and see her live! Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

Oct 06, 202158 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Dermatology Wellness (and Whitney)

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess briefly talk about healthy skin routines (or the lack thereof) and then finish it out with a round of Pop Quiz! Whitney Edition. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Sep 22, 202134 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Business Realness 201: Putting on a Show

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, Dee and Jess give advice on the basics for putting on your very own drag show. Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Sep 08, 20211 hrSeason 4Ep. 48

Anti-Bullying Convocation: Visiting Lecturer Scarlett Fever

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer, Scarlett Fever, to discuss something we’re all familiar with--bullying--both inside and outside the drag community. Be sure to find Scarlett on social media and see her live at the Welcome Inn in Richmond, Indiana, Old Street Saloon in Monroe, Ohio, and Bar 186...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Bare Necessities School of Dance: Visiting Lecturers The LeCamerons

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome not one but two visiting lecturers, to help us explore the intersections of drag and burlesque, Ginger LeSnapps and Alexander Cameron. Make sure you don't miss the LeCamerons in Cin City Burlesque Presents Midwest Undressed on November 6, 2021: https://fb.me/e/2UbqXj8y9 Royalty F...

Aug 11, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Astronomy 101: Visiting Lecturer Aurora Starr

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome visiting lecturer Aurora Starr to discuss how drag can be a pathway or epiphany for trans people. Don't forget to thank Aurora with a tip, a follow, donating to Transform Cincinnati, or checking out her OnlyFans: Instagram: @Aurora.Starr Venmo: Aurora_Starr Cashapp: AuroraStarr98...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Faculty Lounge: Recapping Pride 2021

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we take it easy after a busy month and recap how we celebrated Pride in 2021. Didn't get to celebrate or not quite ready for Pride to end? Then you should check out Phaedra's Side Show Pride Special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qs8L3h_29Q Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

Jul 14, 202134 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Class Clown: Visiting Lecturer Sister Char Cooterié-Board, MBA

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we finish out Pride with a visiting lecturer to help us better understand an important fixture of the queer community, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, with one of Cincinnati’s fantastic own, the hilarious Sister Char Cooterié-Board, MBA. Don't forget to follow Char on Twitter @Board_mb...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Indiana Avenue Herstory: Visiting Lecturer Stephen Lane

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we continue celebrating Pride by welcoming a non-performing visiting lecturer, Stephen Lane, to help us school the children on the history of Black drag performers in Indianapolis. Interested in volunteering to record Indiana queer history? Stephen would love to hear from you! Email him at ...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Sunday School: Visiting Lecturer Molly Mormen

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Molly Mormen, to help us tackle a difficult discussion, centered on religion and queerness. (TW: This episode includes discussion of suicide.) Thank Molly Mormen with a tip for her enlightening conversation: Venmo: @molly-mormen Royalty Free Music from Bensou...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Intro to Drag Fashion and Design

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, our season 4 premiere and two-year anniversary, we’re celebrating by having some cocktails, and talking lewks and fashion in drag on the national and local levels. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Speaking of fashion, you'd look great in P.H. Dee merch! https://phdee.threadless.com/...

May 19, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 40

Semester's End (A Little Q&A)

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, our season 3 finale, we celebrate the end of the semester by answering some of your burning questions and play a round of Pop Quiz! Britney Edition. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Do you have your P.H. Dee merch yet? https://phdee.threadless.com/...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 39

(Demonic) Psychology of Hidden Disabilities: Visiting Lecturer Landon Stripp

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we welcome a visiting lecturer, Landon Stripp, to discuss how one might navigate mental health and/or disability in the world of drag, especially during the pandemic. Thank Landon Stripp with a tip for his hard work during this difficult time for performers: Venmo: @madzpumpkin Cash App: $m...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Classical Mythology

P.H. Dee and Jess Marshall, two former educators, are here to school the children. One's a queen, the other's a fan, and both want to shed light on the drag scene in the flyover states. On the syllabus today, we discuss the veracity of popular drag myths to set the record straight...well, as straight as we can. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Don't forget to check out Dee's performance along with some other excellent local talent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwSooPAQxs087QRrY5b0w And you...

Feb 10, 202154 minSeason 3Ep. 37
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