The Bald And The Beautiful

Welcome to The Bald and The Beautiful! Nothing's off-limits in this episode - from "neck down showers" to the question of "to wear makeup or not to wear makeup?" when you're out of drag. Trixie and Katya break down the debate between Inner Beauty vs. Self-Image, retell some makeup horror stories, and talk about how "ugliness is in the eye of the beholder." Plus, Katya's excited to finally tell some stories without being rudely interrupted.

Fena Barbitall joins Trixie and Katya to talk about her journey from doing drag at night and working at MAC Cosmetics during the day to creating her very own custom wigs. Fena and Katya share stories of doing drag together in Boston, plus the story of when baby Fena's love of Madonna outed her at camp.

Kim Chi joins Trixie and Katya to chat about how she built her own cosmetic empire, who she thinks is the best makeup artist queen, and what it was like performing with Trixie at early gigs at the Soho House. Plus, Katya and Kim Chi retell a story of how they were saved by a fan in a torrential downpour at Denny's.

Moving Parts filmmaker and producer, David Silver (aka Trixie's boyfriend) comes onto the show to talk about everything from what it was like to make a movie with Trixie, why they don't post about each other that often, and how he'd love to do a documentary about Amanda Lepore. Plus, Trixie, Katya, and David give their thoughts on throuples.

Adult film star extraordinaire and producer Wesley Woods joins Trixie and Katya to talk about O.G. drag queens, bathroom sex, and letting the damn ghouls and goblins have their day. And through our continuing mission to properly educate our listeners, we finally answer the age-old question of: "Super Smooth or Super Hairy?".

Straight from the 12th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, this week we welcome Jaida Essence Hall & Heidi N Closet to engage in thorough conversation about Gym Peacocking, Green Asses, Paul Ruth's Steakhouse, and Humps with Eyelashes.

Drag Race star Bob the Drag Queen joins Trixie and Katya, as they take a journey through presidential election drama, tales of fisting, and gross bathroom debacles. Bob also discusses polyamory dynamics, criticizes Trixie's Tik Tok, and laments Shirley Phelps' missed potential to be a gay icon.

Trixie and Katya are joined by Ashley Levy of The Blah Blah Blahs to discuss crystal-induced nightmares, making music for commercials, and the wonderful world of voice flavors. (FYI: Katya's voice is apparently a Triscuit)

The ageless Amy “Shrinkle” Doan, founder of Sugarpill cosmetics, reminisces about starting an indie makeup line, blending business and passion, and unfortunate burrito incidents. With their cruelty-free line celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Amy reveals the struggles of being taken seriously in the business world and paying her dues.

Photographer Franz Szony joins Trixie and Katya to delve into his surrealist portraits that mix glamor with dreamlike visuals. Franz explains the creative process behind his unique style that includes everything from eye-popping colors to crowns of penises. Also, Katya wants Franz to photograph her wake.

The legendary, incomparable, and flawless Violet Chachki talks spiraling from hanger, having an Attitude, and Drag Race memories. Get ready for immense amounts of shade, lots of reading, and several harsh truths about what it takes to be absolutely perfect.