Brenda, Call Me!

By Nova Podcasts

Best friends, drag superstars and sisters in crime, Courtney Act and Vanity catch up on what's got them fired up each week. Chatting all things drag, what's going on in their lives and in the world

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· Society & Culture

4.9

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How many episodes does Brenda, Call Me! have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

Brenda, Call Me! episodes:

April 07, 2021 Trixie Mattel's Barbie World
We know all about Trixie Mattel's wild contouring, her penchant for Barbies, and her mad musical talent. But did you know she can't start the day without watching ALL of Vanity's Instagram stories?

Our polari word of the week is: "Latty"

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Trixie Mattel
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Trixie Mattel's Instagram @trixiemattel

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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58min
March 31, 2021 Not Today Satan with Bianca Del Rio
Three words: Bianca. Del. Rio!

The queen of roasting, costume making and Drag Race calls us all the way from her throne in Palm Springs.

Also, what sad story does Bianca claim would've led Courtney Act to win season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race?

Our polari word of the week is: "Ogle Bats"

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Bianca Del Rio
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Bianca Del Rio's Instagram @thebiancadelrio

Bianca's Pod, The Bianca Del Rio Podcast https://apple.co/3u9VnpK

Lil Nas X's VIdeo https://bit.ly/3fuQa7Q

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

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51min
March 24, 2021 Daddy Issues Done Differently
Courtney's dad Gill joins today's episode and we find out the story behind his iconic moustache.

Courtney also sets the record straight about those plastic surgery rumours.

Our polari word of the week is: "naff pots in the cupboard"

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Gilberto Jenek (Gill)
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

William and Alaska's Hot Goss episode with Vanity https://bit.ly/39rEvTx

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
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59min
March 17, 2021 Operator, Connect Us To Adam Lambert
Goodbye glossies and hello, Adam Lambert!

Courtney casually rings up her mate Adam Lambert and he tells us which iconic movie role he auditioned for but didn't get, deets about a special live event he's curating for Stonewall, and what it's like touring with the legendary band Queen.

Our polari word of the week is: "Dolly Ecaf"

Email us at [email protected] (Brenda from IT would love to hear some voice notes too)

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Adam Lambert
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

For tickets to Courtney Act's Fluid shows, visit https://bit.ly/3bREjOI

Link to Queer friendly mental health services https://bit.ly/30QdQLg

Adam Lambert's Feel Something Foundation https://feelsomethingfoundation.org/

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
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51min
March 10, 2021 The Tea On Drag Race Down Under
The cast of Drag Race Down Under has been revealed, so which queen are Courtney and Vanity rooting for?

Plus, the girls spill all the juicy details of their Mardi Gras weekend... including a run in with the police.

And to top things off they almost get annihilated by a bottle of champagne in the studio.

Our polari word of the week is: "Betty Bangles"

Email us at [email protected] (Brenda from IT is loving your emails)

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Electric Fields Music https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/electric-fields

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
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50min
March 03, 2021 COVID Can't Rain On This Parade
Merry Gay Christmas and Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

Which of the Brendas makes a surprise glossy appearance? And why might Vanity not join this year's celebrations?

In other news, Orlando Bloom and Matt Shirvington's packages were subject to (very) close inspection.

Our polari word of the week is: "ajax"

Email us at [email protected] (Brenda from IT has outdone herself this time)

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Paul Baker's Fantabulosa dictionary https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32043147

The Allusionist podcast episode about Polari https://bit.ly/2Oi9nOx

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
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48min
February 24, 2021 Fetch Your Rootin' Wig
Has Vanity broken her vow of celibacy already? The Lady Grindr saga continues.

How did Courtney get into performing and what was Vanity's childhood like?

Finally, what do Calvin Klein models, mannequins, and soldiers have in common? You're about to find out...

Our polari word of the week is: "vada"

Email us at [email protected] (Brenda from IT is back at her desk this time)

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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44min
February 17, 2021 Yellow Rubber Gloves Should Do The Trick
Who better to call and ask for a Polari word than the legendary queen herself, CARLOTTA?

Also, what's the reason for Vanity's celibacy and why on earth was "yellow rubber gloves" on Courtney's shopping list recently?

Our polari word of the week is: "bona jaari"

Email us at [email protected] (it will work this time, we promise!)

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Guest: Carlotta
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Brenda, Call Me! Music Video https://bit.ly/2Nzlsya

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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48min
February 10, 2021 Who The Hell Is Brenda?
If Courtney Act and Vanity are the hosts of this show, then who THE HELL is Brenda?

Other than giving a quick show name explainer, the queens flick through actual glossies and enter a world where Brad and Jen are back together, Chaz Bono and Courtney Act have tied the knot, and Camilla is ruining Princess Eugenie's life.

Finally, what almost ruined Courtney's childhood Christmas and how did Vanity manage to break her wrist?

Our polari word of the week is: "Omy Palone " and "Palone Omy"

Email us at [email protected]

CREDITS

Hosts: Courtney Act and Vanity
Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall
Lead Producer: Lem Zakharia
Assistant Producer : Hannah Bowman

LINKS

Courtney Act's Instagram @CourtneyAct

Vanity's Instagram @wigsbyvanity

Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficial

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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48min
January 20, 2021 Coming Soon: Brenda, Call Me!
Drag sisters in crime, Courtney Act and Vanity have a new podcast: Brenda, Call Me! Friends for over twenty years, they’ve gone through it all together. Catch up with them each week as they let it all hang out discussing everything and nothing. It’s the Seinfeld of podcasts. Coming soon.
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2min

FAQs about Brenda, Call Me!:

How many episodes does Brenda, Call Me! have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

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