Craig & Friends

Nashville’s pre-eminent film writer & curator Jason Shawhan joins me for an in-depth discussion and analysis of the feminist (and undercover queer) 1985 cult-classic that is THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN.

Mistakenly dismissed at the time of release as just another junk teen flick, BILLIE JEAN is a commentary on American classism, misogyny, the power of technology to platform & amplify previously ignored voices (VHS then, TikTok now), gender roles & more. A Helen Slater gem that is just as relevant today as it was in 1985. 

Co-starrring Christian Slater, Yeardly Smith, Dean Stockwell, Peter Coyote and Peter Coyote’s hair.

.For more Jason Shawhan:

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Jason & Sam Inglis host FEARLESS PRETENDER- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh.

https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo

Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic EASY MONEY

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WVJsIaVmRSx4HfxjtZvm1?si=IRopJVbdQYWytOJ4tWXIGg

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The all-singin’ all-dancing’ playwright, comedienne, musician and raconteur known as Kelly Mantle joins me for a jolly chat about having multiple personality disorder, Pia Zadora, Zoom issues, the union strikes, Ann-Margret, playwriting, Warhol films, growing up in Oklahoma, unconditional love, the specialness of being different, Robert Altman, filthy footballs, stock market savvy, the magic of Sissy Spacek, gender expression PLUS films, movies AND cinema!

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The illustrious production and PR wizardess from Five Senses Reeling joins me to talk wrangling drag queens, being a child actor, working with the skinny legend, how country acts outpace rock stars and drag queens or…anyone, how to discreetly handle rehabs, navigating and managing major depressive disorder and much much more!

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Joey Jay and I continue our chat about who you take advice from, being the final judge of your own work, standing firm with your signature, drive-by drag shows, IV bags, putting yourself out there, making your own opportunities, Joey’s romantic life, mindful approaches to mutually beneficial dating, the impact of Aurora Sexton, Paula Abdul, favorite numbers and more.

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The illustrious & determinedly positive Joey Jay joins me for Part 1 of our lovely chat to talk gay awakenings, figure skating, Olympic ambitions, putting in the work, bring a quick study & adroit observer, not blaming the edit, the value and reward of being kind & easy to work with, Season 13, #dragrace, maximizing opportunities, astrology tattoos, self-care essentials, vape pens, and much more.

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The fabulous Michael Des Barres returns to converse about staying in the present, Keith Richards, inside arms, being the one you’ve been searching for, growing up without parents, shedding & avoiding resentment, a proper cup of coffee, mental health and more.

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My friend, former neighbor and the moral compass of VANDERPUMP RULES joins me for Part 2 of our talk about opening the Something About Her sandwich shop with Ariana Madix, the benefits of divorce, the undeniable icks, seeing what we want to see, dating again, uncomfortable realizations, non-monogamy, the sometimes shifting sands of friendships, refusing to absorb other’s negative energy, Scandoval, holding yourself accountable, trusting your intuition, betrayal, the complicated nature of being the person that everyone confides in, heteronormative tropes & roles, stepping into your power, and more. #PumpRules

LISTEN TO PART 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HrlGqY5ad4CdFIB1r0CKO?si=caed6bda43c446d4

Check for both parts on to YouTube when the Craig & Friends YouTube channel relaunches!

Something About Her (Katie & Ariana Madix’s upcoming sandwich shop)

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HAPPY PRIDE! To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, here is an Encore Presentation of the chat I had with Miz Cracker, during which I came out as queer. If you are questioning or exploring your sexuality, remember to take things at your own speed, ignore pressure from anyone else, and do what's best for you.

Craig welcomes Miz Cracker to talk salty puns, getting grabbed at the museum, making the most of a solo trip to New York City, the Last Chance Bench at Barracuda, bookshelves in the snow, exploring and expanding one’s sexuality, Bob The Drag Queen, “Magnolia”, getting nagged into drag, hot fuschia flowers, , Cracker’s BFF Katelyn, grappling with yourself, pizza confessions, Drag Race, emotional circuit breakers, "American Woman”, Gillian Anderson, flip phones, favorite trees, and more!

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An encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes, in which Miss Fame woke Craig up during his NYC stay in April to talk sleep habits, Season 7, over-scheduling yourself, The Freds, having a rock in the pocket, supermodels of the Nineties, private clients, the imposter syndrome, wild scenes from the single-wide, getting sober, walking the red carpet at Cannes, compartmentalized questions, getting paid to eat cake, partnership addiction, matching your outfit to your mood, carrying yourself with confidence, reading energy, processing trauma, moving on, and more!

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The brilliant, hilarious and inspiring Charlie Valentine joins Craig for a chat about finding fulfillment through sex work, exploring gender, surprises in the playroom, ethical non-monogamy, mental health, the majesty of Ada Zanditon, ADHD & the medicine shortage, Goth Charlotte, recognizing and managing bipolar disorder, Drag Race, favorite queens, Torture Garden, the parallels between sex workers & drag queens, the dedication to safety in the sex work industry Vs. the danger in so many other industries - and of course, our shared love of Vanderpump Rules.

And speaking of #pumprules - Pump Rules Podcast returns THIS WEEK! Charlie is my new co-presenter and co-producer! She’s the Vanderpump obsessed - and brilliant - collaborator I’ve been looking for since co-founding the VERY FIRST Vanderpump Rules podcast (PUMPED) in 2014. 

Pump Rules Podcast :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pump-rules-podcast/id1683792723

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xpqODKy8rM661pwn4CcLD?si=5a47a5e4fc69497b

Instagram, Twitter & TikTok: @pumprulespodcast

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