Midwest Drag 101

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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

False Allegory of RPDR

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 pros and cons of RuPaul's Drag Race, how it affects the Midwestern drag community, and we finish the episode with a few rounds of Pop Quiz! Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Pride Reflections and the P.H. Dee Process

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 is a reflection on our experiences of Pride Month in the Midwest as well as a few tales from Dee about World Pride in New York. P.H. Dee then gives us her step-by-step process of getting ready for a performance, from shave to showtime. Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

Jul 06, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A Lesson in Drag 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 is a discussion of drag spectator etiquette, how to be a great audience member, and not piss off performers. We discover what bothers us most about spectators and performers, with a heavy emphasis on tipping and touching. Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

Jun 23, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4

School's Out for a Summary of Pride (Month)

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 Pride Month, what it is, why it's important, and highlight a few festivities in Indiana and Ohio. We dive into a bit of national, state, and personal histories, and also offer thoughts on why Pride can be problematic. Both P.H. Dee and Jess were sick, but couldn't bear to cancel ...

Jun 07, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Socratic Drag

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 what drag means to us, to others, and if it's even possible to give a concrete definition. Then we have a few rounds of Pop Quiz! in which we test each other's lyrics knowledge of some drag anthems, old and new. Royalty Free Music from Bensound...

May 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Icebreakers

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 start off with the mother of all icebreakers: Two Truths and a Lie. Three rounds of the game we've all had to play one time or another reveal a bit about our hosts, drag history, and Midwest drag queens. A thorough discussion of venues in Indiana, Ohio, and northeast Kentucky that have r...

May 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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