Max might be a serial killer. But it's not his fault. He was ordered to murder innocent people by some of the most legendary and iconic pop stars to ever grace a stadium stage. Cher, Lady Gaga, Madonna - they all appeared as voices in his head and told him to kill. What was he supposed to do? Say NO?! Who says no to Cher?! POPSTARS MADE ME DO IT is a one off audio play written by Ed Dyson and performed by Ed Morgan. Two Eds are better than one... Enjoy.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It’s our last episode of 2022. But we will hopefully have an update for you all soon on the future of United Queendom. In the meantime, we recap the finale Denali of season four of Drag Race UK. Condragulations to Danny SmootheFace. WE LOVE YOU ALL. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art fatpigeonart.uk/ www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www.instagram.com/unitedqueendompodcast www.instagram.com/samdowlertime www.t...
Nov 26, 2022•56 min
A live chaotic episode see in as we did it in person in Sam Doohler’s bed post-wine. It’s the penultimate episode of Drag Race UK season four - and perhaps ours for a while - and the queens are roasting, though not very well for the most part. Black Pepper, Pixie and Cheddar make for some of the most uncomfortable roasts the show has ever seen but luckily Danny Beard and Jonbers - surprisingly - make up for it. And also check out out interview with Fenton Bailey, creator of Drag Race - as he pro...
Nov 21, 2022•37 min
Exclusive interview with the man who CREATED Drag Race, Emmy-award winning Fenton Bailey, who tells all about the global phenomenon, as well as his new book ScreenAge, out now! ScreenAge: How TV Shaped Our Reality, From Tammy Faye to RuPaul’s Drag Race by Fenton Bailey is published by Ebury Press at £20 and is available in all good bookstores now; To order visit https://smarturl.it/ScreenAge. For any US listeners, the book will be available state side in early 2023 Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art fa...
Nov 21, 2022•33 min
Thanks for all your messages last week about our hiatus / possible demise, we’re working on it, rest assured! But in the meantime, we’re doing what we do best, slagging off Drag Race, including Ru’s return from covid given by Naomi Campbell, a terrible parody of Squid Games and Big Brother, a ruff runway - especially for Pixie Polite, while also ranting about David Beckham, at length, and reunions with the GC. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art fatpigeonart.uk/ www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en ema...
Nov 12, 2022•57 min
I’m going to post my announcement / speech / monologue here: “I’m afraid, and this is NOT a joke, that we’re going to do what I hoped we would never have to do. And announce that the United Queendom gang are taking a hiatus. And I hi-hate us for doing this. But let me explain. It’s been three years now of doing this, and it’s been amazing. And we couldn’t have done it without you. There’ve been laughs, controversies, hangovers, outrageous stories, impressions, hangovers, apologies, Guy Onions, i...
Nov 05, 2022•52 min
It’s Snatch Game time! And surprise surprise, it’s shit. Cilla Cack, Pete Burnt Out, Lame Shirley Bassey and RuPaul giving terrible advice. And Mel B’s drunk guest appearance with a Spice Girls Stop lip sync that needed to stop. A poor ep, for sure, but ours is still good so that’s all that matters really. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www...
Oct 28, 2022•40 min
It’s the Rusical! And this week we get a take on Mary Poppins and a fan runway of west end shows, both of which Danny Beard destroys. We also talk Liz Truss’ shock elimination, Sam’s bday, Hacks the TV show and further updates about the Guy Onions saga. Enjoy! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www.instagram.com/unitedqueendompodcast www.instag...
Oct 22, 2022•51 min
Well this might be the craziest episode of the podcast we’ve ever done. I’m afraid it descends quite quickly into madness then only goes further off the rails, as we discuss politics, cats in suitcases and onions before meltdowns ensure. Definitely a keeper. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www.instagram.com/unitedqueendompodcast www.instagra...
Oct 15, 2022•50 min
The Naftas are suitably naff, as the judges go rogue, creating mini challenge awards to crush confidence and judging bizarrely. But we get some good looks, thank you Cheddar, and some chat about our favourite subject, sex with straight men. We even get to discuss famous child murdered briefly, what more could you want? Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/Unite...
Oct 07, 2022•44 min
It’s Yasssssstonbury - and the queens have to rock out with their cocks… well, tucked, as usual. Fucker Twigs is a guest judge, giving as much life as Starlet does in her performance, and Cathy Dennis channels queen of mean to help them with their songwriting - which they clearly need a LOT of help with. We see SIX badges given out (I say five in the ep but since looked up, six, world record,) and we finally get a Sugababes lip sync song, but not a good lip sync to go with it. We also talk Rihan...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Due to the death of the Queen (Liz,) these episodes were delayed in their release on BBC iPlayer in the UK, so apologies to international listeners who’ve had to wait for them. As a result, when they were finally released, we’ve summarised the penultimate makeover episode and the finale Denali in one recap, but still managed to squeeze in plenty of shade towards what has sadly been another lacklustre season from Down Under. Still, congrats Spanky! Bye cunts! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://f...
Sep 26, 2022•26 min
It’s baaaaaack! In an episode dedicated to the late Chery Valentine, we celebrate the return of Drag Race UK, (quite the palette cleanser after Down Under…) and it’s already off to a better start than season three of UK. Black Pepper snatches a win, Cheddar Gorgeous is instantly iconic, Dame Joanna Lumley makes an absolutely fabulous cameo, and we discuss terrorist attacks, ginger dicks, Sam’s shitty guac and Ed’s clammy blamanche (sp?) Enjoy! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
We discuss the passing of her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, as we know everyone has been on the edge of their seat waiting for our hot take on it. And then we move onto some living queens, the new cast of Drag Race UK season four, including such titans as Cheddar Gorgeous and Danny Beard. Who will snatch the crown? Well, besides Charles, obvs… (oh and we also explain what happened with that Down Under episode last week, Crapple Podcasts… sashay… away….) Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatp...
Sep 18, 2022•47 min
This week we get one of the craziest lip syncs of all time as Beverly Kills goes head to head - and leg to leg, knee to knee, back to back - with rival Queen Kong, and that stage takes more of a pounding than Sam at Mardis Gras. But before that we have to sit through the queens attempting to endorse their hometowns, which is equally painful. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcas...
Sep 13, 2022•52 min
Ed interviews Courtney Act about the possibility of her hosting Drag Race Australia, Cheddar Gorgeous on why she wasn’t on DRUK series one, and Peppermint on whether she’ll be doing All Stars soon...
Sep 13, 2022•19 min
This week we get one of the craziest lip syncs of all time as Beverly Kills goes head to head - and leg to leg, knee to knee, back to back - with rival Queen Kong, and that stage takes more of a pounding than Sam at Mardis Gras. But before that we have to sit through the queens attempting to endorse their hometowns, which is equally painful. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcas...
Sep 07, 2022•52 min
This week we get one of the craziest lip syncs of all time as Beverly Kills goes head to head - and leg to leg, knee to knee, back to back - with rival Queen Kong, and that stage takes more of a pounding than Sam at Mardis Gras. But before that we have to sit through the queens attempting to endorse their hometowns, which is equally painful. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcas...
Sep 06, 2022•52 min
This week we’re treated to the worst reading challenge of all time - burn this library down - and the most pointless drama of all time, as well as a pretty shitty runway to boot. However, on a positive note, Bosom Buddies pops off, and we also sink our teeth into some Canada, Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and even Drag Race Philippines chat - as well as the return of BRITNEY SPEARS, Lizzo and the MTV VMAs. We spoil you, we do. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instag...
Aug 30, 2022•48 min
Can season two’s Snatch Game improve upon the shit show that was season one’s? Well, no. Apparently, Snatch Game just isn’t their strength. But we get a decent Dame Edna, a good Liza (again,) and a bunch of crap to bitch about, as well as a few more Minnie Cooper work room dramas. We also discuss the recent deaths of Anne Heche and Darius (RIP) and talk about eating dogs in Vietnam. Sorry. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email ed...
Aug 21, 2022•56 min
It’s drag brunch! And nothing makes you quite in the mood for brunch like a drag queen with an injected eye, eh? This week UraGuy has a Poorly Eye, we learn the true meaning of SABO, and see Minnie’s pensioner nips. We also have a good old rant about Olly Alexander and treat you do a bit of off the cuff opinions on Canada’s Drag Race though we won’t be doing Secret Celebrity Drag Race season two unless you reeeally beg for it. Bye cunts! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https...
Aug 14, 2022•44 min
The queens do their first acting challenge in Caged Queens, a prison drama… and they all should be locked up after this. It was Prisoner Cell Block H for Horrible, but we did get some entertaining moments with Minnie’s dyslexia and apologies / demands for apologies, and some old beef from back in the day resurfacing (sounds like my trip to Toby Carvery…) we also discuss politics, Britney and religion. Can’t say we aren’t varied. Enjoy! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https:/...
Aug 08, 2022•45 min
Down Under is baaaack! Crack open the chicken goooooouujoooooons. Has the budget improved? No. Have the challenges improved? No. Does it look like RuPaul is in the same room as the queens now? No. But has Ru’s makeup got worse? YES! We’ve got age debates, shitty outfits and lots of offensive Aussie accents to kick things off for season twoooooo. Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpigeonart/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompo...
Aug 01, 2022•49 min
Win-kx Monsoon! She did it! In a weird awkward production-assisted way admittedly, but Jinkx Monsoon is the queen of all queens after a string of very controversial lip syncs. Thanks for joining us for All Stars 7, it’s been a hell of a ride and I’m proud we were able to offer up all the negativity that the show was sorely missing. Join us for the first episode of Down Under season two tomorrow!!! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedque...
Jul 31, 2022•53 min
Wow what a rollercoaster. Shea leapfrogs everyone else by winning three legendary legend stars in the variety performance. Was it riggamorris? We investigate! And by investigate I mean speculate with no evidence. We also rank all of the queens variety performances, which is essentially 35 more lip syncs to terrible original songs, but do get some live singing from Jinkx and Monet thankfully (and thankfully none from Ru!) A dramatic ep, hope you enjoyed it as much as we did - and are ready to cro...
Jul 24, 2022•55 min
It’s the roast! And we love it! Jinkx gives another master class, Raja gets another robbing, Trinity clearly had a bit of help and Jadia clearly needed a bit of help. Sam Dowler had his classic joke plagiarised by The Viv, and we even manage to discuss politics, curry and appropriate terms for gay men. A hilarious ep if we do say so ourselves! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ Catriona Innes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catreenaah/?hl=en email edward.m.dyson@googlemail....
Jul 18, 2022•48 min
This week the queens have to make social media videos that would go viral. So naturally we get deep throating peanut butter sandwiches because WHY WOULDN’T WE? Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt brings some much needed smugness to the panel and we get our first ever spoken word lip sync for your life as well as the reveal that the runway is reveals upon reveals upon reveals which turns out to be very… erm, revealing. Enjoy y’all! Sponsored by Fat Pigeon Art https://fatpigeonart.uk/ email edward.m.dyso...
Jul 09, 2022•31 min
A Christmas episode? In July? That’s fucked up. Almost as fucked up as the script on this acting challenge. And almost as fucked up as the knitwear choices on the runway. Not the greatest episode this season. That’s why it was a bit late, we had to process the issues. Apologies! We’ll have an early one for you sooooon! email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www.instagram.com/unitedqueendompodcast www.instagram.com/samdowlertime www.twitter.com/s...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min
Another design challenge, and this week the theme is kissing Ru’s arse. Which is ironic as in the lip sync we get our first ever on stage rimming. Finally! Also Jaida pulls ahead with the legendary legend stars and the rivalry between Jinkx and Viv is heating up. Sorry this episode was a bit late because of Glastonbury, and for the resulting voice, or lack thereof! email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendompodcast www.patreon.com/UnitedQueendom www.instagram.com/unitedqueendompodcast ww...
Jun 28, 2022•37 min
We’re early girly! We’re going back to the year 2000, where double denim was acceptable and if you’d said Instagram people would think you were ordering a bag of brown. Y2K hun! And it’s the girl band challenge, as well as a night of a thousand Dolly Partons. Could it be any gayer? Well, yes The Vivienne puts a plunger up her arse. And most shockingly we find out the real pronunciation of Tove Lo. And the star strategy gets even more confusing. email edward.m.dyson@googlemail.com @unitedqueendom...
Jun 17, 2022•44 min
