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The Art ColonyThe Business of Drag in America’s Oldest Art Colony with Varla Jean MermanIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston explores the artistry of drag with Jeffrey Robison, better known as Varla Jean Merman — one of Provincetown’s most celebrated performers. Far beyond wigs and sequins, drag in Provincetown draws on theater, music, comedy, costuming, and cabaret, forming a multidisciplinary art practice that has shaped the town’s identity for decades. Varla traces the evolution of drag in Provincetown from the 1990s to today, reflecting on how the town became a crucible for drag excellence, what it takes to sustain a residency in a place with 30 shows a night, and how resili...
2025-08-2540 minThe Art ColonyThe Business of Drag in America’s Oldest Art Colony with Varla Jean MermanIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston explores the artistry of drag with Jeffrey Robison, better known as Varla Jean Merman — one of Provincetown’s most celebrated performers. Far beyond wigs and sequins, drag in Provincetown draws on theater, music, comedy, costuming, and cabaret, forming a multidisciplinary art practice that has shaped the town’s identity for decades. Varla traces the evolution of drag in Provincetown from the 1990s to today, reflecting on how the town became a crucible for drag excellence, what it takes to sustain a residency in a place with 30 shows a night, and how resili...
2025-08-2540 min
Stage Combat The Podcast"Putting It Out There"SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"Synopsis: Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead. Content warning: Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.
2024-10-2245 min
For the Love of DragFor the Love of Drag S01E10 - "For the Love of... Provincetown"In this vibrant episode of "For the Love of Drag," hosts Astala Vista and Jimmy Boone take you on a journey to the iconic LGBTQ+ haven, Provincetown, affectionately known as Ptown!Join them as they relive their recent getaway filled with laughter, entertainment, and endless charm. Discover their culinary adventures as they share their favorite dining experiences and unforgettable meals. Astala and Jimmy also dive into the dynamic drag scene of Ptown, featuring spectacular performances by renowned stars like Varla Jean Merman and Miss Richfield 1981.Listen in as they recount the electric energy of the...
2024-09-0941 min
Midnight MassEpisode 88: 9 To 5Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980’s 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic’s crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversation is horror icon Felissa Rose, who not only speaks to a deep obsession with this forever fave, but also unpacks what it means for women working in the industry and beyond. Then, drag legend Varla Jean Merman stops by to d...
2024-06-191h 31
Gays ReadingSteven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad)Jason and Brett talk to Steven Rowley (The Guncle Abroad) about sea cave adventures in Capri, Varla Jean Merman's rendition of "Ring Them Bells," the best Wang Chung song, and obviously: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Grease 2.Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of five novels including, Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book; The Editor, an NPR Best Book of the Year; The Guncle, winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for Novel of the Year; and T...
2024-05-2148 min
Queer Voices4/24/24 Queer Voices - LAVENDAR GRADUATION, Desi Love Blake and Varla Jean MermanSend us a textAs we unfurl the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ narratives, our Queer Voices family is set to embark on a heartfelt journey, resonating with both celebration and challenge. Our latest episode commemorates the cherished Lavender Graduation, an enduring beacon of progress for LGBTQ students, and we navigate the turbulent waters of Texas Senate Bill 17, highlighting the community's resilience at the University of Houston. Against a backdrop of adversity, witness the power of unity as students and alumni rally to honor the spirit of inclusivity.This week, the spotlight shines on the dynamic...
2024-04-2559 min
Hot Takes & Deep DivesBianca Del Rio on Fire Island, Madonna, Joan Rivers & moreJess is joined by drag legend BIANCA DEL RIO! Bianca discuss her early days of drag in New Orleans, New York City, Provincetown and on Fire Island prior to winning season 6 of DRAG RACE. Topics include: Going on tour with Madonna, joining The Traitors, Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Chita Rivera, a "Golden Drag Race" feat. Lady Bunny & Varla Jean Merman and more! IG: @jessxnyc | @thebiancadelrio Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines
2024-02-1248 min
The Roundtable with Robert Bannon"Candied Camera" Star & NY Nightlife Legend Nora Burns Stops By!La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys – at the newly renovated The Club @ La Mama for four shows, Thursday, February 1 though Sunday, February 4. “Candied Camera LIVE!” is a celebration of Burns’ “legendary” (her word) early ‘90s public access broadcast.To celebrate the show’s 30th Anniversary and jump on the 1990s nostalgia bandwagon, Burns is bringing back her “iconic” (her word) cable program for a weekend extravaganza complete with a potpourri of original clips, documentary footage, forced ap...
2024-01-2720 min
Queer News TonightWed, January 3, 2024 Daily LIVE LGBTQ+ News Broadcast
Get the top headlines from the LGBTQ+ community with anchors FayWhat?!, Bonnie Builder, John Hayden, Alex Friedlander, and Steve Rothaus.
In This Episode:
- Wilton Manors LGBTQ+ Art Gallery Celebrates 2024 Saturday, January 6
- A Viral Case Of Terminal Bad Behavior
- Varla Jean Merman Says 'Stand By Your Drag' At New Show In South Florida January 5
- Federal Judge Says DeSantis Spread Misinformation To Get Anti-Trans Restrictions
- Queer News Tonight's FayWhat?! Is OutSFL 2024 'Person Of The Year'
- Kelly Clarkson Marries Two Men In Las Vegas
- Bianca Del Rio Returns To South Florida With 'Dead Inside' Tour
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2024-01-0453 min
Reading is FundamentalS2 EP13: Custom Couture with HandmadebyJacobIn this episode, Dextra and Blue chat with Jacob Muehlhausen. He’s a handyman who makes a different kind of couture. His pieces have been seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race, fashion shows, music videos, red carpets, HBO's We’re Here, and even placed upon the head of the teenage dream herself, Katy Perry. He’s made a career out of making things that have never been made before and owns the brand HandmadebyJacob!!!!We also deliver into a Folsom Street Fair, Varla Jean Merman's new show, and a fun court case involving vaginal bleeding at Disney World.
2023-11-1552 min
The Laverne Cox ShowDiary: My Voice, Mia VoceThere are few things more vulnerable than singing, unless you’re Leontyne Price, of course. For the rest of us, though, it can be fraught. Laverne shares with us her journey through developing her voice as a transgender woman and as a lover of singing. And while the road, she says, has had some traumatic moments, she knows she will never stop. In fact, she has recently released her own version of the operatic classic “Summertime” from the opera Porgy and Bess - pop diva style! In this diary, Laverne talks about the study of voice, what makes a voice...
2023-10-0523 min
Becoming WilkinsonA behind the scenes discussion with BILLY CLIFT- Sent home from the hospital to die- he instead chose life. He chats about his career as Indy Filmmaker, cousin of Montgomery Clift and his professional relationship/friendship with Elizabeth Montgomery.BILLY CLIFTEmmy nominated filmmaker, Billy Clift, “A Long Road to Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 years”, has created a vast body of work that consists of a wide range of different genres. Such as the Feature film “Jacked”, on Homeless youth, The short films, “Monty”, Montgomery’s Clift’s last dying day, “No Goodbyes”, a true story about love in a concentration camp, and “Lena’s Dance” ( Dee Wallace). The ridiculous cult comedies, “Baby Jane?” And “Hush Up Sweet Charlotte” (Mink Stole, Varla Jean Merman), realty tv such as “Food Fetish”, “Behind the Bar” and the travel show “Underground”. Streaming tv...
2023-10-0152 min
Billy Masters LIVEBilly Masters LIVE (S03E15) - 11-30-22 - Remembering Leslie JordanBilly Masters LIVE (S03E15) - 11-30-22 - On the eve of his final appearance on FOX's "Call Me Kat", we remember the incandescent Leslie Jordan. A longtime friend of Billy's, it's ironic that he had never appeared on "Billy Masters LIVE". But we will be remembering him with some colleagues from all areas of his life. Some of our guests include John Griffin who plays his love interest on "Kat", Varla Jean Merman who appeared with him in "Lucky Guy" off-Broadway, and Bruce Vilanch - well, he's omnipresent!
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2022-12-011h 21
The Focus GroupTFG Unbuttoned: Girl DownDrag Legend, Varla Jean Merman, slipped on a tic-tac and broke her kneecap while performing last week at P-Town’s Crown and Anchor. Varla took it in stride as she was pumped full of morphine for her ride to a hospital in Hyannis. Fox News was critical of Prince Harry’s large gas-guzzling SUV idling in the parking lot waiting for his arrival—but failed to notice that Harry’s huge SUV was an all-electric Audi e-Tron. Finally, next summer in 2024, a visitor center will open in next to The Stonewall Inn. While it continues to operate as a bar, the ar...
2022-09-0622 min
Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx MonsoonPride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Alaska, Willam, Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy)Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-06-301h 13Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx MonsoonPride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Alaska, Willam, Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy)Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-06-301h 13
Sloppy Seconds with Big Dipper & MeatballPride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Alaska, Willam, Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy)Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-06-301h 13
Race Chaser with Alaska & WillamPride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz & Godoy)Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-06-301h 13
Race Chaser with Alaska & WillamPride Chat: Drag Evolution (w/ Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz & Godoy)Willam and Alaska are joined by glamorous and legendary queens Varla Jean Merman, Aurora Sexton, Nicki Jizz, and Godoy to discuss Pride, Drag, and what it means to be a queer artist today. These queens dish about it all; from their first Pride memories, to the tension filled political climate of today, to the impact and legacy they see Drag having on the world.This bonus episode is brought to you by Bombas. For 20% off your first purchase, visit Bombas.com/pridechat Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2022-06-301h 13Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx MonsoonVarla Jean MermanJinkx is joined by drag icon and Cross Fit enthusiast Varla Jean Merman. They talk about her start doing drag in New Orleans and New York, her expansive and varied performance career ranging from gay bars, to operas, and even on Broadway, and her iconic role in the film “Girls Will Be Girls.” Plus a little holiday cheer sprinkled in there too!Listen to Hi Jinkx Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog PlusFOLLOW JINKXWebsiteInstagramTwitterF...
2021-12-221h 02
Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx MonsoonVarla Jean MermanJinkx is joined by drag icon and Cross Fit enthusiast Varla Jean Merman. They talk about her start doing drag in New Orleans and New York, her expansive and varied performance career ranging from gay bars, to operas, and even on Broadway, and her iconic role in the film “Girls Will Be Girls.” Plus a little holiday cheer sprinkled in there too!Listen to Hi Jinkx Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog PlusFOLLOW JINKXWebsiteInstagramTwitter
2021-12-221h 02Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx MonsoonVarla Jean MermanJinkx is joined by drag icon and Cross Fit enthusiast Varla Jean Merman. They talk about her start doing drag in New Orleans and New York, her expansive and varied performance career ranging from gay bars, to operas, and even on Broadway, and her iconic role in the film “Girls Will Be Girls.” Plus a little holiday cheer sprinkled in there too!Listen to Hi Jinkx Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog PlusFOLLOW JINKXWebsiteInstagramTwitterF...
2021-12-221h 09
Twenty Summers(Part 2 of 2) Mozelle & Mike Flanagan (featuring Cliff Lechy)Mozelle Andrulot grew up in Eastham and attended Lesley University where she studied Liberal Arts. Her career has taken her to New York City and London where she performed at the SoHo House in both cities.
Here on the Cape, she’s performed at Mahony’s, Tin Pan Alley, The Muse and regularly with Zoë Lewis’s Bootleggers show in Provincetown. She has graced the stage with local notable jazz artists Bruce Abbot, Fred Fried, Fred Boyle and John Thomas. This local jazz jewel, along with Doug Ricardi’s Jazz till Dawn, entertains audiences from Wellfleet’s Preservation Hall to the Yarmout...
2021-10-271h 01
Twenty Summers(Part 1 of 2) Mozelle & Mike Flanagan (featuring Cliff Lechy)Twenty Summers presents Mozelle & Mike Flanagan (featuring Cliff Lechy) LIVE at Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod, Truro, MA, July 16, 2021 – Part 1 of 2
Mozelle Andrulot grew up in Eastham and attended Lesley University where she studied Liberal Arts. Her career has taken her to New York City and London where she performed at the SoHo House in both cities. Here on the Cape, she’s performed at Mahony’s, Tin Pan Alley, The Muse and regularly with Zoë Lewis’s Bootleggers show in Provincetown. She has graced the stage with local notable jazz artists Bruce Abbot, Fred Fried, Fred Boyle and John Thomas. T...
2021-09-1436 min
Allyship is a VerbSurviving Through Laughter: LGBTQ+ Humor as Resilience feat. Coco PeruIn this week’s episode, Coco Peru (she/her, he/him) shares her history with self-identifying and how she's still seeking inspirational + affirming language, loving and reclaiming terms that are still used as slurs today, and a time in her life where the trans community and drag performers were under the same umbrella (and may still be for certain folks). We also discuss what it was like discovering We’wha and the term Two Spirit from a book, how reality TV has shaped drag over the years, and the importance of having conversations - especially when there are differences. Coco...
2021-08-1751 min
IMRU RadioIMRU SHOW 210726IMRU SHOW 210726: Rosey Wilbey (The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak) + Broadway Damage (Victor Mignatti) + Girls Will Be Girls (Varla Jean Merman Coco Peru + Evie Harris) + Liza's Wedding (Sam Harris) + Tab Hunter [Hosted by: Michael Taylor Gray. Produced by: Steve Pride. Partially Recorded at KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles.]
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2021-07-2757 min
2old2dieYoungEinfach F*cking Funny!Wir reden endlich über Komödien. Wir können nämlich auch lustig. Zunächst mal müssen wir klären, was Comedy überhaupt (noch) darf. Und sind uns (Überraschung) uneinig. Es wird politisch unkorrekt, so viel sei gesagt.Wir haben sechs Filme, bzw Serien für euch rausgesucht, die uns immer wieder zum Heulend bringen vor Lachen und die ihr auch gesehen haben müsst. Von "Club der Teufelinnen" über "Absolutely Fabulous" zu Tig Nataro. Sehr geil, ziemlich queer und saukomisch. Enjoy.Oder "schuldbewusst lachen"Emails an 2old2dieyoungpodc...
2021-07-021h 30IMRU RadioIMRU SHOW 210531IMRU SHOW 210531: Varla Jean Merman + Estelle Brown (Sweet Inspirations) + Jeff Marx (Ave Q) + Up With People + Desmond Child . [Hosted by: Michael Taylor Gray. Produced by: Steve Pride. Recorded at KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles.]
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2021-06-011h 04
Reely QueerGirls Will Be Girls with Zsa Zsa GabortionSydni is joined by local drag legend, Zsa Zsa Gabortion, to discuss THE camp classic starring Varla Jean Merman, Coco Peru, and Jack Plotnik, 'Girls Will Be Girls'
It's an iconic piece of queer cinema and one that's sequel has been in post production since 2012. Unfortunately, at the time of recording, it was not available to stream anywhere- however, the day after we recorded, it was announced it'll be coming to streaming platforms for purchase tomorrow, June 1st, with a stunning restoration.
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2021-05-311h 12
Drag Time with HeklinaThe Singing Queen! ft. Varla Jean MermanWe’re back with a new episode of Drag Time with Heklina! Our very special guest this week is Varla Jean Merman, a renown drag performer, a comedienne, and singer who has filled cabarets and concert halls across the world… including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall! She's appeared on Ugly Betty, Project Runway, All My Children and the feature length independent films Girls Will Be Girls (2003) and Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads (2011)— but today she is all ours! We talk to Varla Jean Merman about her experiences performing drag from the early 1990’s until now, including her unique i...
2021-05-0540 min
Filmmaking ConfidentialFilm Director Billy CliftWilliam Clift, a Hollywood native, started his career as a Make-up and Hair man for the fashion, film, television and Music Video industry. In mid 2000 he decided to follow his life long dream of becoming a director, writer and produced his first short film, The Fairy Tale, soon after a documentary, The Pure Eccentrics; San Francisco. This led to his first feature film Baby Jane? shot on a shoestring budget, receiving rave reviews from Variety, Fangoria and the Examiner to name a few. Baby Jane? was on Netflix streaming in 2012 and bought by HERE TV. Billy's next project was...
2021-03-1648 min
Troubled Men PodcastTMP 118 Gogo Borgerding's Conversational JewelsThe designer behind [Gogo Jewelry](http://www.ilovegogojewelry.com) is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now...
2020-08-201h 19
Feast of Fun: Gay Talk ShowVarla Jean Merman is the Beauty & the BeastMuscle is the new drag. A lot of folks fell in love with the she larious Varla Jean Merman after seeing her play the ingenue in the iconic camp film Girls will Be Girls. When she made the film, she was already over a decade into the world of drag and ever since, she hasn’t stopped selling out shows across the globe.VARLA JEAN MERMAN: https://www.varlaonline.com/But some things have changed for Varla, for the past several years she’s been hitting the gym hard, and it shows. While riding a Ne...
2020-08-0452 min
Squirrel Talk!RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 5 | I’m In Love! w/ VARLA JEAN MERMAN!The House of Lix squirrel-friends go down south to Florida to talk with legendary character comedian of the stage and screen, the iconic red-headed delightful chanteuse, Varla Jean Merman!!! Varla joins her Canadian sisters to dissect Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 5 Episode 2 and talk about doing drag before and after Drag Race, the world of Provincetown, being a burly gurly out of drag, our first celebrity crushes, and JEFF PROBST NUDE!!!
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2020-06-141h 25
Sloppy Seconds with Big Dipper & MeatballNatasha Lyonne Loves a Pumped Dick! (w/ Varla Jean Merman)We fixed it! Meatball and Big Dipper talk about digital drag shows and buying the last bottle of Clorox. Then they are joined by drag legend Varla Jean Merman to discuss lace front wigs, big titties at the airport, and life in Fort Lauder-Daddy. Don’t miss a special cameo from Natasha Lyonne.FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS:https://www.instagram.com/sloppypodFOLLOW BIG DIPPER:https://www.instagram.com/bigdipperjellyFOLLOW MEATBALL:https://www.instagram.com/spiciestmeatball
2020-04-031h 06
Cast Offs with Ben and DanielEpisode 19: Miss Richfield 1981 (Free To Be... You And Me)In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to drag performer and national treasure Russ King (aka Miss Richfield 1981) about the 1972 album Free To Be... You And Me. They also discuss Varla Jean Merman, Divine, Jinkx Monsoon, Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Rehoboth Beach, Cherry Grove, The Triad, Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Virginia Christine, Pixie Aventura, and Hedda Lettuce. Miss Richfield talks about performance mishaps, working with an audience, and what it's like returning to Provincetown year after year. In addition to her hilarious and acclaimed shows, Miss Richfield is also known as the TV spokesperson for the travel company Orbitz.
2020-01-271h 35
Cast Offs with Ben and DanielEpisode 18: Varla Jean Merman (The Mad Show)In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor, singer, and drag legend Jeffery Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) about the 1966 cast recording of The Mad Show. They also discuss Coco Peru, Frank DeCaro, Heklina, Joanne Worley, Linda Lavin, The First Wives Club, Carol Burnett, Sandy Duncan, Barbra Streisand, Ann Reinking, Leslie Jordan, Marisol Montalvo, and Charles Busch. Varla talks about performing the role of Mary Sunshine in Chicago on Broadway, and shares stories about working in Provincetown with queens such as Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ, Liza Lott, and BenDeLaCreme. In addition to her hilarious onstage performances, Varla is...
2020-01-201h 13
Craig & Friends70: News!Katya & Craig sat down after another entry in their “Lovely Lunch” series to talk yellow journalism, big sweaty beefs, the truth about RuPaul, Jean Smart’s big blue monster, The Goulet Brothers, grabbin’ and a-squeezin’, Shar’n’Query, the delightful Sophie Anderson, questionable tissue, “Suspiria”, what we did on Halloween, Varla Jean Merman, Diego The Dreamman, plus an excerpt of the upcoming “Guide To Modern Womanhood”. Oh, and Katya makes an announcement.
2019-11-091h 10
Craig & Friends70: News!Katya & Craig sat down after another entry in their “Lovely Lunch” series to talk yellow journalism, big sweaty beefs, the truth about RuPaul, Jean Smart’s big blue monster, The Goulet Brothers, grabbin’ and a-squeezin’, Shar’n’Query, the delightful Sophie Anderson, questionable tissue, “Suspiria”, what we did on Halloween, Varla Jean Merman, Diego The Dreamman, plus an excerpt of the upcoming “Guide To Modern Womanhood”. Oh, and Katya makes an announcement.
2019-11-091h 09
It's Judy's Show with Judy Gold217: Jeffery Roberson Loe aka Varla Jean Merman (Part II)In the second half of their conversation, Judy & Jeff get into the emergence of Varla Jean Merman, staying relevant in today's social media world, and some good old fashioned road rage. It's part 2 of Kill Me Now with Judy Gold and guest, Jeffery Roberson Loe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-09-0351 minIt's Judy's Show with Judy Gold216: Jeffery Roberson Loe aka Varla Jean MermanNewly married Jeffery Roberson Loe joins Judy in Provincetown where they get into his family life growing up, weight issues, finding himself in school, and the creation of Varla Jean Merman. It's part 1 of Kill Me Now with Judy Gold & guest, Jeffery Roberson Loe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-2756 min
Bitslap with KBC | WFMUHistory 4 from Jul 2, 2019
Dante & Evergreens - "Time Machine"
Andy Griffith - "Discovery of America"
Jam Campus - "Lewis & Clark Song"
Jam Campus - "Boston Tea Party Song"
Michael Brown - "Rpbert E Lee"
Larry Verne - "Mr Sitting Bull"
Bo Diddley - "Mr Custer"
Characters - "We're Depending on You, General Custer"
Jimmy Driftwood - "Battle of New Orleans"
Not Pearl Jam - "Donner Party"
American Murder - "Devil in Camp"
Ben Colder - "Great Men Repeat Themselves"
Tom Paxton - "We Didn't Know"
Priddus Music - "We Didn't Start...
2019-07-031h 30
Dream Chasers RadioMaking it beautifulJoin us as we find out how we can make things beautiful even during the chaos of going after our dreams.
NEVER STOP RUNNING debuted as the #1 seller on Amazon on the first day of release and has remained on the top. Dr. Mel is also a feature and documentary filmmaker; including Mexico Missions, The Dolphins in Terry Cove, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Sean Kelly’s Irish Pub, Beauvoir, and Voices of the Innocent. Her film credits include producer on the independent film Dark Blue and associate producer on the films Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads and Girls Gone Gangsta. Dr...
2019-02-2158 min
Sights & SoundsPeaches ChristSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Drag performer, emcee, filmmaker, and actor Peaches Christ told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can catch Peaches Christ at SF Sketchfest this Sunday, January 13th in “The Roast of Peaches Christ."
The laughs with Peaches continue in her parody of The Shining. Varla Jean Merman joins Peaches Christ in The Whining on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco.
2019-01-1006 minFeast of Fun: Gay Talk ShowFOF #2658 – Varla Jean Merman is the Beauty and the BeastA lot of folks fell in love with the she larious Varla Jean Merman after seeing her play the ingenue in the iconic camp film Girls will Be Girls. When she made the film, she was already over a decade into the world of drag and ever since, she hasn’t stopped selling out shows across the globe.But some things have changed for Varla, for the past several years she’s been hitting the gym hard, and it shows. While riding a New Orleans float at a Provincetown parade she got too hot in the summer sun so s...
2018-10-0352 min
The Bowery Boys: New York City History#229 Live in Brooklyn! The Bowery Boys: Ten Years of PodcastingIn early June of 2007, Tom Meyers and Greg Young sat around a laptop and a karaoke microphone, looked out over Canal Street in the Lower East Side and began recording the very first Bowery Boys: New York City History Podcast. For ten years the Bowery Boys podcast has brought the history of this extraordinary city to life -- the people, places and events which have helped shape our modern metropolis. In celebration of this anniversary, join them for their very first podcast event in front of a live audience as a part of the 2017 NYC Podfest festival.
2017-05-261h 18
Flame On!Episode 98 :: Bear Bust BanterThe fur was flying here in Orlando, FL recently as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Bear Bust! Bryan and Pat, the Talking Bear Skin Rug, are joined by Steve and Jason from Charlotte, NC to discuss all the craziness and fun that was had during this historic event that took place at the Parliament House from October 15-18, 2015! Bear Bust XXV was the only place you could find the cast of Where the Bears Are, Varla Jean Merman, Matt Alber, Matt Zarley, Eric Himan, Keith London, DJ C-Rail, Neon the Glowgobear, DJ Vegas and DJ Walter in one...
2015-10-291h 37
Flame ON!Episode 98 :: Bear Bust BanterThe fur was flying here in Orlando, FL recently as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Bear Bust! Bryan and Pat, the Talking Bear Skin Rug, are joined by Steve and Jason from Charlotte, NC to discuss all the craziness and fun that was had during this historic event that took place at the Parliament House from October 15-18, 2015! Bear Bust XXV was the only place you could find the cast of Where the Bears Are, Varla Jean Merman, Matt Alber, Matt Zarley, Eric Himan, Keith London, DJ C-Rail, Neon the Glowgobear, DJ Vegas and DJ Walter in one place...
2015-10-291h 37
Feast of Fun: Gay Talk ShowFOF #2217 – Peaches Christ's True Horror StoriesThis summer, Peaches Christ is having the time of her life performing her critically acclaimed show “Return to Grey Gardens” in the gay entertainment mecca of Provincetown.P’town brings in many of the top LGBT entertainers who are often required by the venue they are performing in to hustle the crowds to fill the seats for their shows, which some find absolutely humiliating.Girls just wanna have lunch. How many famous drag queens can you name out of drag? Photo: Peaches Christ. (Answer from left to right: Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, Jesse, Penny Champa...
2015-09-161h 06
Haus Of Mimosa: The PodcastHaus of Mimosa: The Podcast Ep. 22 “Klash of the Gamer Princess Anime Clown: Erika Klash”Haus of Mimosa: The Podcast Ep. 22 “Klash of the Gamer Princess Anime Clown: Erika Klash”
This week’s special guest is NY City Drag Sensation Erika Klash. Listen, as she joins Travis and Steven for an in-depth conversation about what it’s like to be a newer queen in the Big Apple. Erika tell us all about how she is setting her mark as an original "Gamer Princess Anime Clown”. The gang discusses all different aspects of Drag; how it can be whatever you want it to be, thinking outside the box, making it happen for yourself, and staying true to wh...
2015-07-2855 min
宽心石NEO-Vol 003 凯蒂猫身份大曝光 Hello KittyGood Wednesday Morning, This is NEO, the third episode brought to you by Lewis, from Yangzhou.
大家周三早上好，我是靖磊，在扬州给大家带来第三期新闻英语在线节目。
For today&`&s program, you are going to hear an interesting fact about the classic cartoon character -Hello Kitty. Yes, the Hello Kitty!
今天的节目中，大家将会了解到关于经典卡通形象“凯蒂猫”的一则趣闻！
And let&`&s go!
Vol.003 Hello Kitty is a girl, not a cat!
The creators of one of the world&`&s most widely-recognised cartoon characters have set the record straight. Japanese toymaker Sanrio have declared that its iconic creation Hello Kitty is not a cat. The bombshell came to light following publicity for an upcoming exhibition on the character at the Japanese American National Museum. The curator of the exhibit...
2014-12-1008 min
On Air With Tony SweetVarla Jean Merman and Ricky RebelTony, Ann and Toks interviewed Drag Legend Varla Jean Merman on her new musical "Snow White and the Seven Bottoms" along with Recording Artist Ricky Rebel on his new album " The Blue Album"
2014-09-241h 35
On Air With Tony SweetVarla Jean Merman and Ricky RebelTony, Ann and Toks interviewed Drag Legend Varla Jean Merman on her new musical "Snow White and the Seven Bottoms" along with Recording Artist Ricky Rebel on his new album " The Blue Album"
2014-09-241h 35
The Dork ForestTDF EP 190 – Cameron EspositoCameron Esposito (www.cameronesposito.com and @cameronesposito on twitter) KNOWS the history of the portrayal of lesbians on television and the movies. And, can name more actresses than I can name people in my life. She is wonderful. This is great. Enjoy.
This month the show is sponsored by the Society of the Spectacle in Eagle Rock - on York - it's a really cool eyeglass store and Katie talked me into "cool" glasses. Heh. I think more along the lines of "a sedan on my face." Not noticable, not mockable. Katie has encouraged me to fly the eyeglass flag...
2013-09-031h 09
Feast of Fun: Gay Talk ShowFOF #1455 – Girls Will Be Girl's Evie Harris Thinks She’s FamousOne of the most beloved films featuring drag queens of all time is Girls Will Be Girls, where three actresses at various stages on the Hollywood food chain navigate the minefield of love, aging and ambition. The film features the raunchy ensemble of Coco Peru, Varla Jean Merman and Evie Harris, all drag queens who had separate careers but were brought together like Charlies Angels to create a dynamic comedy trifecta.We heard that after this photo was taken, Evie Harris had a three way with Shields and Yarnell. Photo by Dennis Hensley.The entire project...
2011-10-0754 min
Feast of Fun : VideoVarla Jean Merman - Towel Wrapwww.feastoffools.net - How to wrap a towel into the Princess Leia look. -- Varla Jean Merman as Jeffery Roberson shows Marc Felion how to wrap a towel into a Princess Leia look. But is it more Maleficent the evil witch from Sleeping Beauty?
2009-03-0300 min
I'll Drink To ThatGood Lord, Get Some Energy
Eventually Matty gets around to a pumped up, energetic show. It just takes 15 minutes. Enjoy the video, it's Varla Jean Merman, not Lady Bunny.
My bad!
2008-10-2339 min