Hope you're all prepared for this one. If Drag Idol Newcastle prop and live week wasn't already wild enough we have roped in superstar Charmaine Diamond White as our fabulous guest host to help us discuss it all......And it's a long one! As expected in the final hurdle before the grand finale at Boulevard Newcastle we saw triumphs and flops and we can't wait to share our thoughts. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Suprise! We have a little treat for you. We were supposed to have a very special guest host for our episode covering Teams Week of Drag Idol Newcastle however we have decided to give you a bonus episode instead with none other than a Drag Idol legend, former winner and 1 half of Dragon and The Whale.....Plopalina Shitstorm. We hope you enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Here we go again! Back at Rusty's Showbar for teams week of Drag Idol, Newcastle. The week sure to bring things from a simmer to a boil. With an additonal challenge of pantomime themed performances and an industry proffessional in the form of guest judge Tom Whalley we ended up with a night filled with laughs, excitement, drama and tension. Plenty to talk about this week, enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Time for Halloween...In March! A theme from years gone by of Drag Idol Newcastle was back in the form of Monsters Ball at Rusty's Showbar. The blood was flowing and the drama was brewing and bubbling, join us as we discuss the week. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Back for week 2 to enjoy the best, the bizarre and the worst of british at Drag Idol Newcastle. Thank you all for the continued support, Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 2
A new year, an all new shitstorm year of Drag Idol Newcastle! We're thrilled to be back and to share our thoughts with you from week 1 at Rusty's Showbar. It's a long one divas so get some snacks! Sorry about the poor sound quality we were at the mercy of technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Back again! Join us as we catch up and run through our All Star moments of 2024. We will be back fresh in the new year before Drag Idol Newcastle starts again. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Join Laila and Mea for the very first edition of Under the Brolly Live, Recorded at Bobby's Newcastle on the 23rd May 2024 as part of a special of Open Drag Showcase hosted by Pebble Dash ! It was such a fun night, a special thanks to Bobby's, Pebble and everyone that came along to watch and support. We hope you enjoy it x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We made it folks! The finale of Drag Idol Newcastle at the purple palace no less, Boulevard. Join Mea and very special guest co host in the form of 2023 winner, the artist formely known as Dyldo... Dylan D. Dixon ! Follow Dylan to keep up to date with her MX Great Britain journey (oooop spoiler) and follow Leviath Anne Designs if you liked Mea's finale gown and would like something made. Thank you everyone for your support of Under the Brolly during drag idol, we will hopefully be back sharpish,...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Prop and live week!. A week in Drag Idol that has long been a staple and deciding factor on who we will be seeing in the grand finale at Boulevard. It was an amazing week culminating in some tough choices for the judges. We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts, enjoy and see you at the final x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What a night week 4 of Drag Idol Newcastle was! With a theme of groups we were in for one hell of treat. We saw highs, lows and what is being referred to as the best number in drag idol history since the days of cheesecake. There was a lot of surprises throughout the night and we can't wait for you to hear our thoughts. Enjoy x Interviews with Host of Drag Idol Gladys Duffy and Team Bipty P, Reese Wetherspoon and Love Deluxe Erotica Follow Laila & Mea here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
There's no business like show business! Welcome back everyone, thank you kindly for your continued support we hope you're enjoying listening as much as we're being back. Join us for our thoughts on Week 3 of Drag Idol Newcaste for musicals week. It was incredible show and the contestants should be very proud of themselves! Interviews with the amazing Louise from LAH Photography , longtime judge and drag idol staple Penni T and the entirely bat shit crazy jam loving cousin of our Velvet , Candy S...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join us once again for our thoughts on Week 2 of Drag Idol, Newcastle held at Rusty's Show Bar With a theme of iconic impersonations in their hands, we saw both falls and triumphs from the remaining contestants. Enjoy x Many thanks to everyone who has listened so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
One whole year of Under the Brolly! Thank you to everyone who has stuck with and supported us. What a way to welcome you back for season 2 than where it all started...Drag Idol Newcastle A new year and new era, we hope you enjoy the first episode and join us again next time out of the rain and Under the Brolly for all your usual drag idol review chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back! We hope you enjoy this catch up episode full of the usual unhinged nonsense, tangents and shite talking with a death dropping trifle eater and a gothy Haggy Castle dance champion. Details of a family trip to Edinburgh, a Lesbihen do at Haggerston Castle and Drag Idol Newcastle 2024 line up predicitions all for your beautiful delicate ears! Thanks again for your continued support x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 06, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed part 1 as we discussed the best and worst of Drag Idol Newcastle with the one and only Gladys Duffy! Enjoy part 2 for some of our top picks x Follow us on social media for updates and upcoming events Gladys Duffy Laila Sagittaria Mea T. Cleaver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 21, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We're back! Apologies for our disappearing act since the last episode but we wanted make sure we came back with a bang! Join us in this 1 of 2 parts special in which we discuss our very best and our worst of Drag Idol Newcastle across the years! Oh but we weren't alone! We had the pleasure of being joined by an extra special guest in the form of Newcastle drag royalty, the one and only Gladys Duffy. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording! Please follow the link to our dear f...
Aug 14, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We're back and this time to chew your lugs off about music! Join Laila and Mea as they chat about their early memories of music, favourite genres, artists, guilty pleasures and as usual go on 50 tangents. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We're back after a crazy few weeks! Join Laila and Mea for a catch up on all things Drag Idol UK ( watch on the Bobby's Newcastle YouTube page ) and thoughts on the looks at this years Met Gala! Go and check out the looks from the Met Gala and let us know what you think! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Thanks again everyone for your patience, for the time being new episodes will be available every 2 weeks due to your gals crazy schedules. Join Laila and Mea for a catch up on the latest gossip! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We're back! Thank you so much for your patience everyone while your girls contended with conflicting busy schedules. Join us as we discuss probably one of the best finals in Drag Idol History! Congratulations to our Drag Idol 2023 winner, the incredible contestants, the host and judges for taking us through proceedings and of course to Mr Drag Idol himself, Cris Howe! It's been an fantastic year. Shoutout to the amazing TJ mov and mymemoryhole for some of the amazing visuals we saw at the finale...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Laila and Mea were back at Switch Bar , Newcastle for the semi final of Drag Idol 2023! With a fan favourite theme of Disney and the added requirement of Disney villains the energy in the room was electric in anticipation of which contestants would be crossing the final hurdle to the grand finale at Boulevard . Join your hosts as they discuss who triumphed. Enjoy x Interviews with Judges Miss Rory and Ophelia Balls and contestant Costa Fortune Check out some of the amazing artists and local busi...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Laila and Mea were back at Switch Bar, Newcastle for Week 4 of Drag Idol 2023! Join your hosts as they spill the T on prop and live week as well as answering the really important questions such as what is the best Müller Corner? Enjoy x Interviews with Judges Penni T and PlastiQ and contestants Arya Quinn and Dyldo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Laila maintained a watchful eye on week 3 of Drag Idol 2023 while Mea made her hosting debut at Bobby's. Join them as they discuss the theme that always has the most potential for drama.....Teams week! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Mea was back at a football fan rammed Switch Bar in Newcastle while Laila spread the good word of the lord in York. Catch up with them as they discuss Week 2 of Drag Idol Newcastle 2023, the best, the worst, the theme of Black and White and the smashing of pasties. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A huge thank you to everyone for the love we have received on the first episode. Join us for episode 2 to discuss week 1 of Drag Idol 2023 at Switch Bar, Newcastle. We talked about a total of 22 performances so get some snacks divas this is a long one! See you all next time x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the debut episode of Under The Brolly, our brand new podcast! We hope you enjoy it and see you back next Friday for the second episode. Thank you to Jacqueline from @jacquelinehydeillustrations for our stunning cover art. Please visit Jacqueline's social media for more amazing artwork or her gofundme if you would like to support her transition journey https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2Fedf5248c&e=AT2PDPfhpG7WJIEmtUESjv-FneerW8cWv7p-8NJDtF4bHWT6vAU4dfDRTEsnvKZhxYM...
Feb 17, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1
