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The Things That Made Me Queer

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Join Crystal from Drag Race UK as she sits down with a range of celebrity guests and friends to chat about the touchpoints of their queer journey through the items they “bring” along to the studio. Theme Song: “Something Like Summer” by Caveboy
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Episodes

The Power of a Fur Coat with Miss Peppermint

For the season 3 finale, Crystal is joined by drag royalty Miss Peppermint! They talk about camp TV villains, tricking your grandma into helping you cross-dress, and the difficulty of navigating a trans identity before the internet was full of resources.

Mar 17, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 10

The REAL Club 69 with Porn Star John Thomas

Crystal is joined by John Thomas to talk about how he became a porn star, what HIV is like today, having your brother watch you gogo dance, and the REAL Club 69!

Mar 09, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Reading Vogue in Church with Tom Rasmussen

Crystal is joined by multi-hyphenate Tom Rasmussen to talk queer joy, why they quit drag, and how to sneak fashion magazines into church.

Mar 02, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Live with Tia Kofi!

Crystal is joined live by Tia Kofi at the London Podcast Festival. They discuss true queer icons, why you can't trust physiotherapists and which is gayer - tea or coffee?

Feb 24, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Becoming Adriana Lima with Kerri Colby

In this episode, Crystal is joined by Kerri Colby to talk about growing up in a repressed community, overcoming trauma, and finding yourself on and off the stage.

Feb 09, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Cultural Lesbianism with Mint Simon

Crystal is joined by Caveboy's Mint Simon to talk about lesbian bars, the gay stuff that happens at summer camp, and existing outside of gender labels.

Feb 02, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Beyond Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza

Crystal is joined by celebrated theatre-maker and author Travis Alabanza - listen for a discussion on what it’s like being gender-confirming in the world, why they’re moving past the label of non-binary, and problematic queer faves.

Jan 26, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Origin of Hedwig with John Cameron Mitchell

In this week's episode, Crystal and John Cameron Mitchell go through an anthology's worth of queer media, discuss the legacy of Hedwig, and the complicated label of non-binary.

Jan 19, 20231 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Horror and Heartache with Landon Cider

In the season two finale, Crystal sits down with Drag royalty Landon Cider ( Dragula season three) to discuss dark cinema, creativity in a pandemic, growing up on the West Coast, and good ol' fashioned rock and roll.

Aug 16, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Sissies and Satin Capes with Fenton Bailey

Fenton Bailey (co-founder of World of Wonder) discusses Batman’s queer legacy, sissy representation, 80s New York, cross-dressing at the all-male boarding school, and when Bowie met Andy Warhol.

Aug 02, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Eyeliner and Anglophilia with Sam Sparro

Sam Sparro and Crystal talk Rosie O’Donnell’s koosh balls, moving at a tender age, Madonna’s flop era, anglophilia, and why Crystal wasn’t embarrassed when buying Sam’s first album.

Jul 26, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Drag Icons and David Bowie's Crotch with BenDeLaCreme

In the premiere of season two, Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme to discuss the etiquette surrounding tights in open-toed shoes, David Bowie's crotch, political queer awakenings, and making a movie in a pandemic!

Jun 22, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Sexual Awakenings with Shea Couleé

Crystal is joined by RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S5 winner Shea Couleé to discuss Patrick Swayze molding clay, how to hide a wig under your bed, and what REALLY goes on in the high school choir room.

Feb 23, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Camp and Sleaze with Peaches Christ

Crystal is joined by drag legend Peaches Christ as they discuss small-town America, camp icons, meeting your heroes, and moving to the big city.

Feb 16, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Lesbian Haircuts and Limp Wrists with JD Samson

Crystal is joined by musician JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) to discuss butch visibility, lesbian haircuts, making music in lockdown, public access television, and first kisses.

Feb 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Latex Catsuits and Queer Visibility with Juno Dawson

Crystal is joined by renowned author, Juno Dawson! The two of them touch on many topics, including staying creative during lockdown, the benefits of finding kindred spirits early in life, and Michelle Pfeiffer. And of course, Juno shares the things that made her queer!

Feb 02, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 3

Representation and Pride with MNEK

Crystal is joined by jack of all musical talent and Break Up (Bye Bye) producer, MNEK! The two of them cover it all, from black representation in the media, to growing up gay in the big city, to navigating queerness as a public figure in the music industry. And of course, he shares the things that make him queer!

Jan 26, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Fashion Escapism and Emancipation with Detox

Have you had it? OFFICIALLY??? Crystal checks in with Season 5 icon Detox. Once Crystal is finished fangirling, the two chat about working during a pandemic, getting canceled, and of course, the things that made them the queer icons we know and love today.

Jan 19, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Things That Made Me Queer

Join your favorite hairy UK queen, Crystal, as she delves into the queer experience. Every week, special guests like Shea Coulée, Peaches Christ, and many more spill the tea on their own defining real life moments and pop culture references that shaped their queerness and helped them grow into the fabulous artists we love today!

Jan 12, 20212 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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